Guest guest Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 Sree Anjaneya Ashtothram Hanuman, an ardent devotee of Lord Rama, is worshipped by millions of people in India. Hanuman, an ardent devotee of Lord Rama, is worshipped by millions of people in India. Hanuman is the embodiment of devotion, dedication and strength. Devotees pray to Hanuman to remove the sufferings created by Saturn's and also to fulfill their wishes. There are temples all over India and in certain foreign countries, where Hanuman is worshipped as a God. Hanuman is the son of Kesari and Anjana (the woman of highly spiritual native). Hanuman was born to Anjana as a boon from Vayu deva (Lord of air). Hence Hanuman is known as Vayuputra or Pawansut or Anjeneya or Anajaniputra. As a child, Hanuman was fond of sweet fruits. When he was child, he thought Sun as sweet fruit and swallowed the Sun. The universe plunged into darkness. Indra ( of Devas) in his anger attacked Hanuman with by his vajraydha. Hanuman was wounded and became unconscious. His celestial father Vayu deva threatened to withdraw pran vayu (Vital air, oxygen) from all the creatures of universe, excluding Hanuman. The Devas became terrified after this threat and prayed to Vayu. They made Hanuman conscious and gave Him a part of their power. Yama, the God of death to save his father Sun, granted Hanuman a boon to be immortal. This pleased Vayu deva. Hanuman freed the Sun and the universe became lighted. Supreme Devotee of Lord Rama The epic of Ramayana contains the heroic deeds of Hanuman and stories of his devotion to Lord Rama, and his wife Sita. Hanuman jumps over the Indian Ocean and reaches Lanka in search of Sita, who was abducted by Raavana, the demon king. In the battle between Lord Rama and Raavana, in which Raavana was killed, Hanuman played a major role. Once Lord Rama gave a necklace of pearl to Hanuman. Hanuman immediately broke the necklace and started to gaze every pearl. When Laxman asked Hanuman the reason for him glaring at each and every pearl, Hanuman replied that he is looking at Lord Rama. Hanuman was so convinced that his Lord Rama was present in his heart and is also present everywhere including the pearls (omnipresence). When they asked Hanuman to show Lord Rama within himself, Hanuman tore-open his chest. Everyone saw the Lord Rama and Sita were present in his heart. Another incident was when Hanuman saw Sita was wearing sindur (vermilion). Hanuman asked Sita, why was she wearing sindur and Sita answered that `Sindur' provides good happening and long life to Lord Rama. Immediately Hanuman besmeared sindur in his whole body. When asked why Hanuman should smear sindur on himself, Hanuman answered earnestly that since Mother Sita was wearing sindur for Lord Rama's well being he was also wearing sindur for the same reason. Lord Rama was immensely moved and gave him blessings that the devotee who will offer Hanuman, sindur will cross all the hurdles. During the war between Lord Rama and Raavana, an arrow of Meghnad hit the Laxman and he became unconscious. The army of Lord Rama sunk in the ocean of sadness and grief. Lord Rama himself was too much sad. Then Sushen Vaidya told that only `Sanjivani Booty' (A herb only found on Sumeru Hill) could save Laxman. Hanuman went on Sumeru hill, which was far away from the battlefield. There were many herbs like `Sanjivani Booty'. Confused Hanuman immediately lifted Sumeru Hill in his right hand and flew back to Lanka battlefield. Laxman was saved. Hanuman has got very special position in the Ram Durbar (in the court of Ram). Without Hanuman Durbar is not completed. Hanuman always sat at the foot of Lord Rama. Neither Lord Rama nor Hanuman can live without each other. Once Lord Rama told Hanuman -`As long as my story is told and listened on earth, stay there.' Hanuman answered-`As long as your story in told (Ram Katha) I will be present on earth. So Hanuman is still present on earth. Hanuman in Mahabharata Hanuman was always present on the flag of the chariot (RATH) of Arjun during Mahabharata war. As you know Krishna was charioteer (Sarathi) of Arjuna. During exile of Pandavas, Bhima (who was born as a bon from Vayu deva) met Hanuman. Bhima was going to his destination. Hanuman sat in his away as a normal monkey. Bhima told Hanuman to leave his away. Hanuman did not listen. Bhima warned he would throw him ( Hanuman) if he will not move from there. Hanuman said -`If you are so powerful, please move my tail only'. But Bhima could not move his tail. He realised - this is not ordinary monkey. He praised - you are some super natural person. Please show your real existence. Hanuman appeared in his real form. Bhima worshipped and prayed to Hanuman and wished blessings. Hanuman told that whenever you Pandavas will be in danger or in problem I would help you. During Mahabharata Bhima remembered and prayed Hanuman. That's why Hanuman was present on the flag of the Arjuna. Hanuman, the brahmachari Hanuman remained a bachelor throughout his life. He was adventurous, strong, wise, cunning, knowledgeable, a musician, highly religious, courageous, fearless and, over and above all, totally devoted to his master Lord Rama. The devotee is needed to worship him with whole heart, with full devotion. He will come to help us. His name is "Sankat Mochan" - means destroyer of all hurdles of human being. If devotees call him with full heart he immediately abolish his problem. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday are auspicious to Hanuman. Hanuman is pleased with Vadamalai, (a garland of vadai), garland of thulsi or vetrilai, smearing of Sandal (Chandan Kaappu) and smearing of Butter (Vennai Kaappu). Anjaneya Dhyanam Ullangya sindho: salilam saleelamYeh: Sohkalahnm janakathmajaayaaAadaaya dheniva dadaaha langaamNamaami dham pranjalira anjaneyam Sree Anjaneya Ashtothram Om Angenayaya namah Om Mahaveeraya namah Om Hanumate namah Om Marutatmajaya namah Om Tatva-gnyana-pradaya namah Om Sita-devi-mudhra-padraya kaya namah Om Ashokavani-kaachetre namah Om Sarva-maya-vibham-janaya namah Om Sarva-banda-vimokthre namah Om Raksho-vidhvamsa-karakaya namah Om Para-vidhya-pariharaya namah Om Para-shourya-vinashanaya namah Om Paramamtra-niraakarte namah Om Parayantra-pradbedakaaya namah Om Sarwagraha-vinaashine namah Om Bhimasena-sahayakrute namah Om Sarwa-dukhaharaaya namah Om Sarwa-lokachaarinye namah Om Manojavaaya namah Om Paarijaata drumulasdhaya namah Om Sarwa-mantra-swarupine namah Om Sarwa-tantra-swarupine namah Om Sarwa-yantratmakaaya namah Om Kapeeshwaraaya namah Om Mahakaayaaya namah Om Sarwa-rogaharaaya namah Om Prabhave namah Om Balasiddhikaraaya namah Om Sarwa-vidya-sampatpradaa-yakaaya namah Om Kapisenaa-naayakaaya namah Om Bhavishya-chatu-rananaaya namah Om Kumaara-bramhachaarine namah Om Ratna-kundala-deeptamate namah Om Sanchala-dwala-sannaddha-lambamaana shikhojwalaaya namah Om Gandharwa-vidya-tatwagnyaya namah Om Mahabala-paraakramaaya namah Om Kaaraa-gruha-vimoktre namah Om Shrumkhalaa-bandhamochakaaya namah Om Saagarottarakaaya namah Om Pragnyaya namah Om Raama-dhutaaya namah Om Prataapavate namah Om Vaanaraaya namah Om Kesaree-sutaaya namah Om Seetaa-shoka-nivaaranaaya namah Om Amjanaa-garbha-sambhutaaya namah Om Baalaarka-sadrushaananaaya namah Om Vibhishana-priyakaraaya namah Om Dhashagreva-kulaamtakaaya namah Om Lakshana-pranadaataaya namah Om Vajra-kaayaaya namah Om Mahadyutaye namah Om Chinrajeevine namah Om Raamabhaktaya namah Om Daitya-kaarya-vighatakaaya namah Om Akshahamtre namah Om Kaancha-naabhaya namah Om Pancha-vaktraya namah Om Maha-tapaaya namah Om Lamkhinee-bhamjanaaya namah Om Srimate namah Om Simhaka-pranabhamjanaaya namah Om Gandha-maadana-sailasdhaya namah Om Lankaa-puravidaahakaaya namah Om Sugriva-sachi-vaaya namah Om Ddhiraaya namah Om Shuraya namah Om Daityakulamtakaaya namah Om Suraarchitaaya namah Om Mahatejaaya namah Om Raama-chudaa-manipradaaya namah Om Kaama-rupaaya namah Om Pingalakshaya namah Om Vaardhi-mainaaka-pujitaaya namah Om Kabali-kruta-martamda-mamdalaaya namah Om Vijitem-driyaaya namah Om Raama-sugriva-samdhaatre namah Om Maha-raavana-mardhanaaya namah Om Spatikaabhaya namah Om Vaagadhishaya namah Om Navavya-kruti-panditaaya namah Om Chatur-bahave namah Om Deena-bandhave namah Om Mahatmaya namah Om Bhaktha-vastalaaya namah Om Sanjeeva-vanaanna-graaharthe namah Om Shuchaye namah Om Vaagmine namah Om Drudavrataaya namah Om Kaalaneme-pramadha-naaya namah Om Hari-markata-markataaya namah Om Damtaaya namah Om Shantaaya namah Om Prasanaatmane namah Om Shatakanta-madaapahrute namah Om Yogine namah Om Raamakadhalolaaya namah Om Seetaanveshana-panditaaya namah Om Vajra-damstraya namah Om Vajranakhaya namah Om Rudhra-veerya-samudbavaaya namah Om Indhra-jitpra-hitaa-mogha bramhastra nivaarakaaya namah Om Paardha-dhwajaagra-samvaasine namah Om Shara-panjara-bhedhakaaya namah Om Dashabaahave namah Om Lokapujyayaa namah Om Jaamba-vatpri-tiva-rdhanaaya namah Om Seetaa-sameta sreeraamapaada sevaa Duramdharaaya namah Om Naanavidha parimal pathra pushpaani samaypyaami!! for Good Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. 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