Who is Hanuman's Guru? - D-Litt from Sree Rama

October 22, 2009

à´¸à´®à´¾à´—à´®à´‚)(lines above are in Malayalam)Wow! Beautiful indeed. With the story of Hanuman's educational credentials, see the above sloka from Ramayana. Sreerama and Lakshmana saw for the first time, Hanuman ji in the guise of a Brahmachari. Upon listening to him speak so eloquently, Sreerama told Lakshmana "Look dear LakshmaNa, this guy in the guise of a Brahmana is speaking so well, fully conversant in Sastharas. His pronunciation is perfect with no 'apaSruthi' at all. This Brahmana is indeed an erudite scholar in grammer and scriptures." No wonder Sreerama gave him an honorary D-Litt then and there, at their first meeting! After all Hanuman ji was taught by none other than Lord Siva himself! I am so glad that you have reminded us the Hanuman's story - It made my day!Hari OM!Sukumar--- On Thu, 10/22/09,

Savitri Puram <savitriopuram wrote:Savitri Puram <savitriopuram[Guruvayur] Namasthe- Who is Hanuman's Guru? (2)Received: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 10:29 AM

Dear all,

Anjaneya came back to earth as Hanuman. Anjana and Veerakesari were delighted to see their beloved son , even though he came back with a disfugured jaw. Anjana's endless motherly love felt that even that mark of the blow from Vajraayudham was a Bhooshanam to him, or it was an added factor that enhanced his beauty. A mother's love can see anything as a positive attribute to their children!

After a few months they were looking for a capable and knowledgeable Guru for Hanuman. Veerakesari knows all that a monkey needs to know, but did not want to be the Guru of their own son. That is not the practice and Vaayu Bhgavaan also was reluctant to become his guru. When they were toying with the idea of finding a guru, Hanuman played by himself in the forest. One day Hanuman had a hard fight with a big tiger and with difficulty he finally killed it and won the deadly battle. When he raised his head after killing the cruel beast, he saw a dark, strong and healthy forest dweller (kaattaalan) standing in front of him. He smiled and congratulated Hanuman on his victory. He offered Hanuman that he was ready to become Hanuman's Guru. Hanuman aked him about his capabilities and knowledge and his response really impressed Hanuman. Hanuman understood that he was an all rounder, proficient in everything he wanted to learn. But he wanted

to discuss with his parents before he would accept Him as Guru. So Hanuman took him to his parents.

Veerakesari was not impressed at the first sight of this man and told the forest dweller that if he could fight with him and win, then he would let him be their son's Guru. Kaattaalan agreed and fight started. Veerakesari was a big archer, boxer and extraordinary strong. But in the second round he was miserably beaten up by the seemingly mild forest dweller. Veerakesari prostrated at the forest dweller's feet and requested him to accept Hanuman as his disciple.

By that time Anjana Devi felt that it was not an ordinary forest dweller and it was Lord Shiva himself who came to test them. Lord Shiva wanted to bless Hanuman by making him his disciple. So all of them did namaskaar and for a moment, Lord Shiva showed His divine form. Lord Shiva accepted Hanuman as his disciple.

Next day Anjana Devi made Hanuman sit on her lap and Lord Shiva wrote the "Harishree" of Hanuman's knowledge on his tongue. Then Lord taught him everything with perfection becasue he knew that Hanuman was going to use all those tricks and knowledge in Thretha yuga to help Lord Rama and Sita Devi. Lord Shiva also arranged Saraswathi Devi to teach music to Hanuman.

Thus little Hanuman started his education under the guidance of the greatest gurus of the world.

VaayusoonO namaamyaham

Regards an dprayers

Savitri

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October 22, 2009

Thank you Sukumarji. I had forgotten a lot of wonderful stories of Hanuman. So I thought I will jog my memory and start a series on Hanuman stories. May Hanumanji bless to continue my humble attempt.

Â

Regards and prayers

Â

savitri

On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 10:11 AM, Sukumar <sukumarcanada wrote:

Â

hari OM!

(lines above are in Malayalam)

Wow! Beautiful indeed. With the story of Hanuman's educational credentials, see the above sloka from Ramayana. Sreerama and Lakshmana saw for the first time, Hanuman ji in the guise of a Brahmachari. Upon listening to him speak so eloquently, Sreerama told Lakshmana " Look dear LakshmaNa, this guy in the guise of a Brahmana is speaking so well, fully conversant in Sastharas. His pronunciation is perfect with no 'apaSruthi' at all. This Brahmana is indeed an erudite scholar in grammer and scriptures. " No wonder Sreerama gave him an honorary D-Litt then and there, at their first meeting! After all Hanuman ji was taught by none other than Lord Siva himself!

Â I am so glad that you have reminded us the Hanuman's story - It made my day!

Hari OM!

Sukumar--- On Thu, 10/22/09, Savitri Puram <savitriopuram wrote:

Savitri Puram <savitriopuram[Guruvayur] Namasthe- Who is Hanuman's Guru? (2)

Received: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 10:29 AM

Â

Dear all,

Â

Anjaneya came back to earth as Hanuman. Anjana and Veerakesari were delighted to see their beloved son , even though he came back with a disfugured jaw. Anjana's endless motherly loveÂ felt that even that mark of the blow from Vajraayudham was a Bhooshanam to him, or it was an added factor that enhanced his beauty. A mother's love canÂ see anything as a positive attribute to their children!

Â

After a few months they were looking for a capable and knowledgeable Guru for Hanuman. Veerakesari knows all that a monkey needs to know, but did not want to be the Guru of their own son. That is not the practice and Vaayu Bhgavaan also was reluctant to become his guru. When they were toying with the idea of finding a guru, Hanuman played by himself in the forest. One day Hanuman had a hard fight with a big tiger and with difficulty he finally killed it and won the deadly battle. When he raised his head after killing the cruel beast, he sawÂ a dark, strong and healthy forest dweller (kaattaalan) standing in front of him. He smiled and congratulatedÂ Hanuman on his victory. He offered Hanuman that he was ready to become Hanuman's Guru. Hanuman aked him about his capabilities and knowledge and hisÂ response really impressed Hanuman. Hanuman understood that he was an all rounder, proficient in everything he wanted to learn. But he wanted to discuss with his parents before he would accept Him as Guru. So Hanuman took him to his parents.Â

Â

Veerakesari was not impressed at the first sight of this man and told the forest dweller that if he could fight with him and win, then heÂ would let him be their son's Guru. Kaattaalan agreed and fight started. Veerakesari was a big archer, boxer and extraordinary strong. But in the second round he was miserably beaten up by the seemingly mild forest dweller.Â Veerakesari prostrated at the forest dweller's feet and requested him to accept Hanuman as his disciple.

Â

By that time Anjana Devi felt that it was not an ordinary forest dweller and it was Lord Shiva himself who came to test them. Lord Shiva wanted to bless Hanuman by making him his disciple. So all of them did namaskaar and for a moment, Lord Shiva showed His divine form. Lord Shiva accepted Hanuman as his disciple.

Â

Next day Anjana Devi made Hanuman sit on her lap and Lord Shiva wrote the " Harishree " of Hanuman's knowledge on his tongue. Then LordÂ taught him everything with perfection becasue he knew that HanumanÂ was going to use all those tricks and knowledge in Thretha yuga to help Lord Rama and Sita Devi. Lord Shiva also arranged Saraswathi Devi to teach music to Hanuman.

Â

Thus little Hanuman started his education under the guidance of the greatest gurus of the world.

Â

VaayusoonO namaamyaham

Â

Regards an dprayers

Â

Savitri

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October 23, 2009

There is a legend that Hanuman learnt the sastras and vedas from Lor Soorya who made a condition that sinc he is too busy hanuman had to travel around him to learn it and he did so.Perhaps Savitriji can look up that and enlighten us.saroja Ramanujam . Dr. SarojaRamanujam , M.A., Ph.D,

sanskritsiromanireply to sarojram18 and to get the previous posts--- On Thu, 10/22/09, Savitri Puram <savitriopuram wrote:Savitri Puram <savitriopuramRe: [Guruvayur] Who is Hanuman's Guru? - D-Litt from Sree Ramaguruvayur Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 9:42 PM

Thank you Sukumarji. I had forgotten a lot of wonderful stories of Hanuman. So I thought I will jog my memory and start a series on Hanuman stories. May Hanumanji bless to continue my humble attempt.

Regards and prayers

savitri

On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 10:11 AM, Sukumar <sukumarcanada@ > wrote:

hari OM!

(lines above are in Malayalam)

Wow! Beautiful indeed. With the story of Hanuman's educational credentials, see the above sloka from Ramayana. Sreerama and Lakshmana saw for the first time, Hanuman ji in the guise of a Brahmachari. Upon listening to him speak so eloquently, Sreerama told Lakshmana "Look dear LakshmaNa, this guy in the guise of a Brahmana is speaking so well, fully conversant in Sastharas. His pronunciation is perfect with no 'apaSruthi' at all. This Brahmana is indeed an erudite scholar in grammer and scriptures." No wonder Sreerama gave him an honorary D-Litt then and there, at their first meeting! After all Hanuman ji was taught by none other than Lord Siva himself!

I am so glad that you have reminded us the Hanuman's story - It made my day!

Hari OM!

Sukumar--- On Thu, 10/22/09, Savitri Puram <savitriopuram@ gmail.com> wrote:

Savitri Puram <savitriopuram@ gmail.com>[Guruvayur] Namasthe- Who is Hanuman's Guru? (2)

Received: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 10:29 AM

Dear all,

Anjaneya came back to earth as Hanuman. Anjana and Veerakesari were delighted to see their beloved son , even though he came back with a disfugured jaw. Anjana's endless motherly love felt that even that mark of the blow from Vajraayudham was a Bhooshanam to him, or it was an added factor that enhanced his beauty. A mother's love can see anything as a positive attribute to their children!

After a few months they were looking for a capable and knowledgeable Guru for Hanuman. Veerakesari knows all that a monkey needs to know, but did not want to be the Guru of their own son. That is not the practice and Vaayu Bhgavaan also was reluctant to become his guru. When they were toying with the idea of finding a guru, Hanuman played by himself in the forest. One day Hanuman had a hard fight with a big tiger and with difficulty he finally killed it and won the deadly battle. When he raised his head after killing the cruel beast, he saw a dark, strong and healthy forest dweller (kaattaalan) standing in front of him. He smiled and congratulated Hanuman on his victory. He offered Hanuman that he was ready to become Hanuman's Guru. Hanuman aked him about his capabilities and knowledge and his response really impressed Hanuman. Hanuman understood that he was an all rounder, proficient in everything he wanted to learn. But he wanted

to discuss with his parents before he would accept Him as Guru. So Hanuman took him to his parents.

Veerakesari was not impressed at the first sight of this man and told the forest dweller that if he could fight with him and win, then he would let him be their son's Guru. Kaattaalan agreed and fight started. Veerakesari was a big archer, boxer and extraordinary strong. But in the second round he was miserably beaten up by the seemingly mild forest dweller. Veerakesari prostrated at the forest dweller's feet and requested him to accept Hanuman as his disciple.

By that time Anjana Devi felt that it was not an ordinary forest dweller and it was Lord Shiva himself who came to test them. Lord Shiva wanted to bless Hanuman by making him his disciple. So all of them did namaskaar and for a moment, Lord Shiva showed His divine form. Lord Shiva accepted Hanuman as his disciple.

Next day Anjana Devi made Hanuman sit on her lap and Lord Shiva wrote the "Harishree" of Hanuman's knowledge on his tongue. Then Lord taught him everything with perfection becasue he knew that Hanuman was going to use all those tricks and knowledge in Thretha yuga to help Lord Rama and Sita Devi. Lord Shiva also arranged Saraswathi Devi to teach music to Hanuman.

Thus little Hanuman started his education under the guidance of the greatest gurus of the world.

VaayusoonO namaamyaham

Regards an dprayers

Savitri

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October 23, 2009

Namaste!What I have heard goes like this.

When Anjaneya was injured Vayu bhagawan protested and vanished.Â This created an emergency in all the three worlds.Â Everyone apologized to Vayu bhagawan and wanted to make up for the harsh punishment given by Indra.Â At that time Lord Surya promised to teach Anjaneya when the time came.

When her son was old enough to learn, Anjana Devi took him to Lord Surya.Â Surya being on 24X7 duty had some difficulty that he could not take time off to teach Anjaneya.Â Â It was necessary for the student to always face the teacher.Â Therefore, Anjaneya faced Surya and ran backwards at the same speed as Surya's chariot was moving. Thus, he learnt all that one needs to learn while running backward, which no one else seems to have done.

On completion of his studies, Hanuman asked Surya as to what he could give as guru dakshina.Â Surya told that being able to teach such a dedicated and good student itself was guru dakshina.Â When Hanuman insisted, Surya asked him to help his (Surya''s) spiritual son Sugriva.Â Hanuman''s choice of Surya as his teacher is said to signify Surya as a Karma Saakshi, an eternal witness of all deeds.

Hari Aum!Chith Puram

On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 8:21 PM, Dr.Saroja Ramanujam <sarojram18 wrote:

Â

There is a legend that Hanuman learnt the sastras and vedas from Lor Soorya who made a condition that sinc he is too busy hanuman had to travel around him to learn it and he did so.Perhaps Savitriji can look up that and enlighten us.

saroja RamanujamÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â .Â Â Dr. SarojaRamanujam , M.A., Ph.D,

sanskritsiromanireply to sarojram18Â and to get the previous posts

--- On Thu, 10/22/09, Savitri Puram <savitriopuram wrote:

Savitri Puram <savitriopuramRe: [Guruvayur] Who is Hanuman's Guru? - D-Litt from Sree Rama

guruvayur Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 9:42 PM

Â

Thank you Sukumarji. I had forgotten a lot of wonderful stories of Hanuman. So I thought I will jog my memory and start a series on Hanuman stories. May Hanumanji bless to continue my humble attempt.

Â

Regards and prayers

Â

savitri

On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 10:11 AM, Sukumar <sukumarcanada@ > wrote:

Â

hari OM!

(lines above are in Malayalam)

Wow! Beautiful indeed. With the story of Hanuman's educational credentials, see the above sloka from Ramayana. Sreerama and Lakshmana saw for the first time, Hanuman ji in the guise of a Brahmachari. Upon listening to him speak so eloquently, Sreerama told Lakshmana " Look dear LakshmaNa, this guy in the guise of a Brahmana is speaking so well, fully conversant in Sastharas. His pronunciation is perfect with no 'apaSruthi' at all. This Brahmana is indeed an erudite scholar in grammer and scriptures. " No wonder Sreerama gave him an honorary D-Litt then and there, at their first meeting! After all Hanuman ji was taught by none other than Lord Siva himself!

Â I am so glad that you have reminded us the Hanuman's story - It made my day!

Hari OM!

Sukumar--- On Thu, 10/22/09, Savitri Puram <savitriopuram@ gmail.com> wrote:

Savitri Puram <savitriopuram@ gmail.com>[Guruvayur] Namasthe- Who is Hanuman's Guru? (2)

Received: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 10:29 AM

Â

Dear all,

Â

Anjaneya came back to earth as Hanuman. Anjana and Veerakesari were delighted to see their beloved son , even though he came back with a disfugured jaw. Anjana's endless motherly loveÂ felt that even that mark of the blow from Vajraayudham was a Bhooshanam to him, or it was an added factor that enhanced his beauty. A mother's love canÂ see anything as a positive attribute to their children!

Â

After a few months they were looking for a capable and knowledgeable Guru for Hanuman. Veerakesari knows all that a monkey needs to know, but did not want to be the Guru of their own son. That is not the practice and Vaayu Bhgavaan also was reluctant to become his guru. When they were toying with the idea of finding a guru, Hanuman played by himself in the forest. One day Hanuman had a hard fight with a big tiger and with difficulty he finally killed it and won the deadly battle. When he raised his head after killing the cruel beast, he sawÂ a dark, strong and healthy forest dweller (kaattaalan) standing in front of him. He smiled and congratulatedÂ Hanuman on his victory. He offered Hanuman that he was ready to become Hanuman's Guru. Hanuman aked him about his capabilities and knowledge and hisÂ response really impressed Hanuman. Hanuman understood that he was an all rounder, proficient in everything he wanted to learn. But he wanted

to discuss with his parents before he would accept Him as Guru. So Hanuman took him to his parents.Â

Â

Veerakesari was not impressed at the first sight of this man and told the forest dweller that if he could fight with him and win, then heÂ would let him be their son's Guru. Kaattaalan agreed and fight started. Veerakesari was a big archer, boxer and extraordinary strong. But in the second round he was miserably beaten up by the seemingly mild forest dweller.Â Veerakesari prostrated at the forest dweller's feet and requested him to accept Hanuman as his disciple.

Â

By that time Anjana Devi felt that it was not an ordinary forest dweller and it was Lord Shiva himself who came to test them. Lord Shiva wanted to bless Hanuman by making him his disciple. So all of them did namaskaar and for a moment, Lord Shiva showed His divine form. Lord Shiva accepted Hanuman as his disciple.

Â

Next day Anjana Devi made Hanuman sit on her lap and Lord Shiva wrote the " Harishree " of Hanuman's knowledge on his tongue. Then LordÂ taught him everything with perfection becasue he knew that HanumanÂ was going to use all those tricks and knowledge in Thretha yuga to help Lord Rama and Sita Devi. Lord Shiva also arranged Saraswathi Devi to teach music to Hanuman.

Â

Thus little Hanuman started his education under the guidance of the greatest gurus of the world.

Â

VaayusoonO namaamyaham

Â

Regards an dprayers

Â

Savitri

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October 23, 2009

So where does Lord Siva comes in this story as the guru of Hanuman?Or were both of them taught Anjaneya? . Dr. SarojaRamanujam , M.A., Ph.D, sanskritsiromanireply to sarojram18 and

to get the previous posts--- On Fri, 10/23/09, Chith Puram <krsnakrpa wrote:Chith Puram <krsnakrpaRe: [Guruvayur] Who is Hanuman's Guru? - D-Litt from Sree Ramaguruvayur Date: Friday, October 23, 2009, 7:53 AM

Namaste!What I have heard goes like this.

When Anjaneya was injured Vayu bhagawan protested and vanished. This created an emergency in all the three worlds. Everyone apologized to Vayu bhagawan and wanted to make up for the harsh punishment given by Indra. At that time Lord Surya promised to teach Anjaneya when the time came.

When her son was old enough to learn, Anjana Devi took him to Lord Surya. Surya being on 24X7 duty had some difficulty that he could not take time off to teach Anjaneya. It was necessary for the student to always face the teacher. Therefore, Anjaneya faced Surya and ran backwards at the same speed as Surya's chariot was moving. Thus, he learnt all that one needs to learn while running backward, which no one else seems to have done.

On completion of his studies, Hanuman asked Surya as to what he could give as guru dakshina. Surya told that being able to teach such a dedicated and good student itself was guru dakshina. When Hanuman insisted, Surya asked him to help his (Surya''s) spiritual son Sugriva. Hanuman''s choice of Surya as his teacher is said to signify Surya as a Karma Saakshi, an eternal witness of all deeds.

Hari Aum!Chith Puram

On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 8:21 PM, Dr.Saroja Ramanujam <sarojram18 > wrote:

There is a legend that Hanuman learnt the sastras and vedas from Lor Soorya who made a condition that sinc he is too busy hanuman had to travel around him to learn it and he did so.Perhaps Savitriji can look up that and enlighten us.

saroja Ramanujam

. Dr. SarojaRamanujam , M.A., Ph.D,

sanskritsiromanireply to sarojram18 (AT) gmail (DOT) com and to get the previous posts

--- On Thu, 10/22/09, Savitri Puram <savitriopuram@ gmail.com> wrote:

Savitri Puram <savitriopuram@ gmail.com>Re: [Guruvayur] Who is Hanuman's Guru? - D-Litt from Sree Rama

guruvayur@grou ps.comThursday, October 22, 2009, 9:42 PM

Thank you Sukumarji. I had forgotten a lot of wonderful stories of Hanuman. So I thought I will jog my memory and start a series on Hanuman stories. May Hanumanji bless to continue my humble attempt.

Regards and prayers

savitri

On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 10:11 AM, Sukumar <sukumarcanada@ > wrote:

hari OM!

(lines above are in Malayalam)

Wow! Beautiful indeed. With the story of Hanuman's educational credentials, see the above sloka from Ramayana. Sreerama and Lakshmana saw for the first time, Hanuman ji in the guise of a Brahmachari. Upon listening to him speak so eloquently, Sreerama told Lakshmana "Look dear LakshmaNa, this guy in the guise of a Brahmana is speaking so well, fully conversant in Sastharas. His pronunciation is perfect with no 'apaSruthi' at all. This Brahmana is indeed an erudite scholar in grammer and scriptures." No wonder Sreerama gave him an honorary D-Litt then and there, at their first meeting! After all Hanuman ji was taught by none other than Lord Siva himself!

I am so glad that you have reminded us the Hanuman's story - It made my day!

Hari OM!

Sukumar--- On Thu, 10/22/09, Savitri Puram <savitriopuram@ gmail.com> wrote:

Savitri Puram <savitriopuram@ gmail.com>[Guruvayur] Namasthe- Who is Hanuman's Guru? (2)

Received: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 10:29 AM

Dear all,

Anjaneya came back to earth as Hanuman. Anjana and Veerakesari were delighted to see their beloved son , even though he came back with a disfugured jaw. Anjana's endless motherly love felt that even that mark of the blow from Vajraayudham was a Bhooshanam to him, or it was an added factor that enhanced his beauty. A mother's love can see anything as a positive attribute to their children!

After a few months they were looking for a capable and knowledgeable Guru for Hanuman. Veerakesari knows all that a monkey needs to know, but did not want to be the Guru of their own son. That is not the practice and Vaayu Bhgavaan also was reluctant to become his guru. When they were toying with the idea of finding a guru, Hanuman played by himself in the forest. One day Hanuman had a hard fight with a big tiger and with difficulty he finally killed it and won the deadly battle. When he raised his head after killing the cruel beast, he saw a dark, strong and healthy forest dweller (kaattaalan) standing in front of him. He smiled and congratulated Hanuman on his victory. He offered Hanuman that he was ready to become Hanuman's Guru. Hanuman aked him about his capabilities and knowledge and his response really impressed Hanuman. Hanuman understood that he was an all rounder, proficient in everything he wanted to learn. But he wanted

to discuss with his parents before he would accept Him as Guru. So Hanuman took him to his parents.

Veerakesari was not impressed at the first sight of this man and told the forest dweller that if he could fight with him and win, then he would let him be their son's Guru. Kaattaalan agreed and fight started. Veerakesari was a big archer, boxer and extraordinary strong. But in the second round he was miserably beaten up by the seemingly mild forest dweller. Veerakesari prostrated at the forest dweller's feet and requested him to accept Hanuman as his disciple.

By that time Anjana Devi felt that it was not an ordinary forest dweller and it was Lord Shiva himself who came to test them. Lord Shiva wanted to bless Hanuman by making him his disciple. So all of them did namaskaar and for a moment, Lord Shiva showed His divine form. Lord Shiva accepted Hanuman as his disciple.

Next day Anjana Devi made Hanuman sit on her lap and Lord Shiva wrote the "Harishree" of Hanuman's knowledge on his tongue. Then Lord taught him everything with perfection becasue he knew that Hanuman was going to use all those tricks and knowledge in Thretha yuga to help Lord Rama and Sita Devi. Lord Shiva also arranged Saraswathi Devi to teach music to Hanuman.

Thus little Hanuman started his education under the guidance of the greatest gurus of the world.

VaayusoonO namaamyaham

Regards an dprayers

Savitri

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