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    दोहा (आरंभ):

    श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज, निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि।
    बरनउँ रघुबर बिमल जसु, जो दायकु फल चारि।।

    श्रीगुरूंच्या चरणकमळांच्या धुळीने मनरूपी आरसा स्वच्छ करून,
    रघुकुलश्रेष्ठ रामांचे निर्मळ यश वर्णन करतो, जे चारही फल (धर्म, अर्थ, काम, मोक्ष) देणारे आहे.

    बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके, सुमिरौं पवनकुमार।
    बल बुद्धि विद्या देहु मोहिं, हरहु कलेस विकार।।

    आपले शरीर बुद्धिहीन आहे हे जाणून, मी पवनपुत्राचे स्मरण करतो.
    हे हनुमान, मला बल, बुद्धी आणि विद्या द्या व माझे दुःख व दोष दूर करा.

    चौपाई (४० ओळी):

    जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुन सागर।
    जय कपीस तिहुँ लोक उजागर।।

    जय हो हनुमान, ज्ञान व गुणांचे सागर!
    जय हो वानरांमध्ये श्रेष्ठ, तीनही लोकांत ज्यांचे तेज पसरले आहे.

    रामदूत अतुलित बलधामा।
    अंजनि-पुत्र पवनसुत नामा।।

    रामदूत, अमाप बलाचे धाम,
    अंजनीचे पुत्र आणि पवनदेवांचे पुत्र म्हणून प्रसिद्ध.

    महाबीर बिक्रम बजरंगी।
    कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी।।

    महावीर, पराक्रमी व बजरंगबली!
    वाईट बुद्धी दूर करणारे आणि चांगल्या बुद्धीचे साथी.

    कंचन बरन बिराज सुबेसा।
    कानन कुंडल कुंचित केसा।।

    सोन्यासारखे तेजस्वी शरीर, सुंदर पोशाख,
    कानात कुंडले व कुरळे केस शोभा देतात.

    हाथ वज्र औ ध्वजा बिराजै।
    काँधे मूँज जनेऊ साजै।।

    हातात वज्र व ध्वज आहेत;
    खांद्यावर मूंजेचा यज्ञोपवीत शोभतो.

    संकर सुवन केसरी नंदन।
    तेज प्रताप महा जग बंदन।।

    शंकरांचे अंशरूप व केसरीचे पुत्र,
    तुमचे तेज व पराक्रम जगाच्या वंदनेस पात्र आहेत.

    विद्यावान गुनी अति चातुर।
    राम काज करिबे को आतुर।।

    विद्यावान, गुणी व अत्यंत चतुर,
    रामाच्या कार्यासाठी सदैव तत्पर.

    प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया।
    राम लखन सीता मन बसिया।।

    प्रभू रामांचे चरित्र ऐकण्यास उत्सुक,
    राम, लक्ष्मण व सीतेने मनात वास केलेला.

    सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सियहिं दिखावा।
    बिकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा।।

    सूक्ष्म रूप धारण करून सीतेला दर्शन दिले,
    भीषण रूप धारण करून लंका जाळली.

    भीम रूप धरि असुर सँहारे।
    रामचंद्र के काज सँवारे।।

    भीषण रूप धारण करून राक्षसांचा नाश केला,
    रामचंद्रांचे कार्य साध्य केले.

    लाय सजीवन लखन जियाये।
    श्रीरघुबीर हरषि उर लाये।।

    संजीवनी आणून लक्ष्मणास पुन्हा जिवंत केले,
    तेव्हा श्रीरामांनी आनंदाने तुम्हाला हृदयाशी कवटाळले.

    रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बड़ाई।
    तुम मम प्रिय भरतहि सम भाई।।

    रघुपतीने (रामाने) खूप प्रशंसा केली,
    तुम मला प्रिय भरतासारखे भाऊ आहात, असे म्हटले.

    सहस बदन तुम्हरो जस गावैं।
    अस कहि श्रीपति कंठ लगावैं।।

    हजारो मुखांनी तुमचे यश गायले जाते,
    असे श्रीराम म्हणाले आणि तुम्हाला कवटाळले.

    सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीसा।
    नारद सारद सहित अहीसा।।

    सनकादी ऋषी, ब्रह्मा, नारद, सरस्वती आणि शेषनाग,
    सर्वजण तुमचे यश गातात.

    जम कुबेर दिगपाल जहाँ ते।
    कवि कोबिद कहि सके कहाँ ते।।

    यमराज, कुबेर, दिग्पाल सुद्धा तुमचे यश सांगू शकत नाहीत,
    तेव्हा कवि व पंडित कसे सांगू शकतील?

    तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीन्हा।
    राम मिलाय राजपद दीन्हा।।

    तुम्ही सुग्रीवावर उपकार केले,
    त्यांना रामाशी भेट घडवून दिली आणि राजपद मिळवून दिले.

    तुम्हरो मंत्र बिभीषन माना।
    लंकेश्वर भए सब जग जाना।।

    तुमचा सल्ला विभीषणाने मान्य केला,
    त्यामुळे तो लंकेचा राजा झाला हे साऱ्या जगाला माहीत आहे.

    जुग सहस्त्र जोजन पर भानू।
    लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू।।

    दहा हजार योजनांवर असलेल्या सूर्याला
    तुम्ही मधुर फळ समजून गिळून टाकले.

    प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं।
    जलधि लाँघि गये अचरज नाहीं।।

    प्रभूची मुद्रिका मुखात ठेवून
    समुद्र लांघून गेलात — हे काही आश्चर्य नाही.

    दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते।
    सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते।।

    जगातले सर्व कठीण कार्य
    तुमच्या कृपेने सहज होते.

    राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे।
    होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे।।

    रामाच्या द्वारी तुम्ही रक्षक आहात,
    तुमच्या परवानगीशिवाय कोणी आत जाऊ शकत नाही.

    सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना।
    तुम रक्षक काहू को डरना।।

    तुमच्या आश्रयाने सर्व सुख मिळते,
    तुम्ही रक्षक असल्याने कोणताही भय नाही.

    आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै।
    तीनों लोक हाँक तें काँपै।।

    तुम्ही तुमचे तेज स्वतःच नियंत्रित करता,
    तुमच्या गर्जनेने तीनही लोक थरथर कापतात.

    भूत पिशाच निकट नहिं आवै।
    महावीर जब नाम सुनावै।।

    भूत-प्रेत जवळ येत नाहीत,
    जेव्हा महावीराचे (हनुमानाचे) नाव घेतले जाते.

    नासै रोग हरै सब पीरा।
    जपत निरंतर हनुमत बीरा।।

    रोग नाहीसे होतात व साऱ्या पीडा दूर होतात,
    जेव्हा बलवान हनुमानाचे सातत्याने जप केले जाते.

    संकट तें हनुमान छुड़ावै।
    मन क्रम बचन ध्यान जो लावै।।

    मन, कृती व वाणीने जो तुमचं ध्यान करतो,
    त्याला हनुमान सर्व संकटांतून मुक्त करतात.

    सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा।
    तिनके काज सकल तुम साजा।।

    राम हे सर्वांवर राज्य करणारे तपस्वी राजा आहेत,
    त्यांचे सर्व कार्य तुम्ही पूर्ण करता.

    और मनोरथ जो कोई लावै।
    सोइ अमित जीवन फल पावै।।

    जो कोणी तुम्हाकडे इच्छा व्यक्त करतो,
    त्याला अमूल्य जीवनफळ प्राप्त होते.

    चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा।
    है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा।।

    चारही युगांत तुमचे तेज आहे,
    साऱ्या जगात तुमची किर्ती उजळलेली आहे.

    साधु संत के तुम रखवारे।
    असुर निकंदन राम दुलारे।।

    संत व साधूंचे तुम्ही रक्षक आहात,
    राक्षसांचा नाश करणारे, रामाचे प्रिय आहात.

    अष्ट सिद्धि नौ निधि के दाता।
    अस बर दीन जानकी माता।।

    तुम्ही आठ सिद्धी व नऊ निधीचे दाते आहात,
    अशी वरदान जनकीमातेनं दिलं आहे.

    राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा।
    सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा।।

    तुमच्याकडे रामनामाचं अमृत आहे,
    सदैव रघुपती रामाचे दास म्हणून राहा.

    तुम्हरे भजन राम को पावै।
    जनम-जनम के दुख बिसरावै।।

    तुमचं भजन केल्याने रामप्राप्ती होते,
    आणि जन्मोजन्मीची दु:खं विसरली जातात.

    अंत काल रघुबर पुर जाई।
    जहाँ जन्म हरि-भक्त कहाई।।

    मरणसमयी रघुवीरांच्या नगरीत प्रस्थान होते,
    आणि पुढील जन्मात हरिभक्त म्हणून जन्म मिळतो.

    और देवता चित्त न धरई।
    हनुमत सेई सर्व सुख करई।।

    इतर देवांवर लक्ष केंद्रित करू नये,
    हनुमानच सर्व सुख देणारे आहेत.

    संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा।
    जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा।।

    जो कोणी बलवान हनुमानाचे स्मरण करतो,
    त्याचे सर्व संकट व पीडा दूर होतात.

    जय जय जय हनुमान गोसाईं।
    कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाईं।।

    जय हो, जय हो, जय हो गोसाईं हनुमान!
    गुरुदेवांसारखी कृपा करा.

    जो शत बार पाठ कर कोई।
    छूटहि बंदि महा सुख होई।।

    जो कोणी हनुमान चालीसेचे शंभर वेळा पठण करतो,
    त्याचे सारे बंधन सुटून महान सुख मिळते.

    जो यह पढ़ै हनुमान चालीसा।
    होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा।।

    जो कोणी ही हनुमान चालीसा वाचतो,
    त्याला सिद्धी प्राप्त होते, याची साक्षी शिव आहेत.

    तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा।
    कीजै नाथ हृदय महँ डेरा।।

    तुलसीदास सदैव हरिचा दास आहे,
    हे नाथ, माझ्या हृदयात वास करा.

    दोहा (समाप्ती):

    पवनतनय संकट हरन, मंगल मूरति रूप।
    राम लखन सीता सहित, हृदय बसहु सुर भूप।।

    हे पवनपुत्र, संकटांचा नाश करणारे मंगलमूर्ती,
    राम, लक्ष्मण आणि सीतेसह माझ्या हृदयात वास करा, हे देवाधिदेव.

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  • Swami Samartha Tarak Mantra

    Swami Samartha Tarak Mantra

    Shree Swami Samartha Tarak Mantra is actually a song. Those who sing it regularly get the protection and blessings from Shree Swami Samartha.

    Shree Swami Samartha Tarak Mantra in Marathi:

    नि:शंक होई रे मना, निर्भय होई रे मना,

    प्रचंड स्वामीबळ पाठीशी, नित्य आहे रे मना।

    अतर्क्य अवधूत हे स्मर्तृगामी,

    अशक्य ही शक्य करतील स्वामी ।।१।।

    जिथे स्वामीचरण, तिथे न्यून काय,

    स्वये भक्त प्रारब्ध घडवी ही माय।

    आज्ञेविना काळ ही ना नेई त्याला,

    परलोकीही ना भिती तयाला,

    अशक्य ही शक्य करतील स्वामी ।।२।।

    उगाची भितोसी भय हे पळू दे,

    वसे अंतरी ही स्वामी शक्ती कळू दे।

    जगी जन्म-मृत्यु असे खेळ ज्यांचा,

    नको घाबरु तू असे बाळ त्यांचा,

    अशक्य ही शक्य करतील स्वामी ।।३।।

    खरा होई जागा श्रद्धेसहीत,

    कसा होशी त्याविण तू स्वामीभक्त।

    आठव, कितीदा दिली त्यांनीच साथ,

    नको डगमगू स्वामी देतील हात,

    अशक्य ही शक्य करतील स्वामी ।।४।।

    विभूती नमन नाम ध्यानादि तीर्थ,

    स्वामीच या पंचामृतात।

    हे तीर्थ घेई, आठवी रे प्रचिती,

    ना सोडती तया, जया स्वामी घेती हाती,

    अशक्य ही शक्य करतील स्वामी ।।५।।

    Shree Swami Samartha Tarak Mantra in English:

    Nishank Hoi Re Manaa, Nirbhay Hoi Re Manaa,

    Prachand SwamiBal Pathishi, Nitya Aahe Re Manaa ।

    Manaa Atarkya Avdhut He SmartuGami,

    Ashakya Hi Shakya Kartil Swami ।।1।।

    Jithe Swami Charan, Tithe Nyun kaay,

    Swaye Bhakt Praarabdh Ghadvi Hi Maay ।

    Aadnyevinaa Kaal Hi Naa Neyi Tyaala

    Paralokihi Na Bhiti Tayala,

    Ashakya Hi Shakya Kartil Swami ।।2।।

    Ugaachi Bhitosi Bhay He Palu De,

    Vase Antari Hi SwamiShakti Kalu De ।

    Jagi Janm Mrutu Ase Khel Jyancha,

    Nako Ghabaru Tu Ase Baal Tyanchaa,

    Ashakya Hi Shakya Kartil Swami ।।3।।

    Khara Hoi Jaagaa Shraddhesahit,

    Kasaa Hoshi Tyavin Tu SwamiBhakt ।

    Aathav Kitida Dilee Tyaniich Saath,

    Nako DagMagu Swami Detil Haath,

    Ashakya Hi Shakya Kartil Swami ।।4।।

    Vibhuti Naman Naam Dhyanadi Tirth,

    Swamich Yaa Panchamrutat ।

    He Tirth Ghei Aathavi Re Prachiti,

    Na Sodati Tayaa Jayaa Swami Gheti Haati,

    Ashakya Hi Shakya Kartil Swami ।।5।।

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  • 20 Interesting Facts About Lord Hanuman That You Might Not Be Aware Of

    1. Hanuman’s mother was a celestial nymph named Punjikasthala in her previous birth.

    Punjikasthala was a celestial nymph who once derisively laughed at a sage because of his appearance. The sage got angry and cursed her so that she would be reborn as a monkey. She was born as Anjana to King Kunjara and later married Kesari, the Vanara chief.

    2. Hanuman is one of the 8 immortals and is still alive. He will walk the earth until the end of Kali Yuga.

    Lord Rama knew the importance of Hanuman’s help in rescuing Goddess Seeta from Ravana. Hence, he blessed him with the gift of immortality. Hanuman leniently declined the boon, but Lord Rama did not take it back.

    3. Lord Hanuman wrote the first version of the Ramayan. It is called Hanumad Ramayan.

    Hanuman wrote down the life story of Lord Rama on some clay tablets and brought those to Lord Rama.

    Rama humbly said to Hanumana, “I have not done anything great to be recorded this laboriously… I have done my righteous duty…that’s all…” Then, Hanumana was upset. Discouraged by the slighting away of ‘his great deeds as simple acts of duty’ by Rama, Hanuman brought those clay tablets to the seashore, recited each verse, broke each tablet on his knee, and threw them into the sea.

    4. The word Hanuman means “broken jaw” in Sanskrit.

    When Hanuman was a child, he mistook the Sun for a fruit and flew toward it to eat it. As this would have ended the world, Lord Indra attacked him with a vajra, which struck his jaw and broke it. The word Hanuman comes from the Sanskrit words ‘hanu,’ which means ‘jaw’, and ‘mana,’ which means ‘disfigured’.

    5. Hanuman is among the few people who appeared in the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.

    hanuman in both ramayan and mahabharat

    In the Ramayana, Hanuman helped Lord Rama rescue Goddess Seeta from Ravana. In the Mahabharata, he sat on the flag of Arjuna’s chariot to stabilize and protect it. He also broke Bheema’s vanity by showing him a glimpse of his strength.

    6. Hanuman and Bhima were brothers.

    Both Hanuman and Bhima are sons of Vayu, the god of wind.

    7. Hanuman applies Sindoor all over his body for the longevity of Lord Rama.

    Per a story, when Hanuman saw Goddess Sita applying Sindoor to her hair parting, Hanuman inquired about it curiously. She told him that she was doing so for the long life of Lord Rama. Therefore, he started applying Sindoor all over his body for Lord Rama’s well-being and longevity. Therefore, he is called Bajrang Bali.

    8. Hanuman is married to Suvarchal Devi, the daughter of Surya.

    Although Hanuman is a symbol of celibacy, according to some stories, he is married to Suvarchala Devi, the daughter of the sun god, Surya. As both of them are celibate, they don’t have any children.

    9. Hanuman has a son named Makardhwaj, who was born from his sweat while he was returning from Lanka after burning it.

    makardhwaj

    They were unaware of their relationship and had a duel fight when Hanuman tried to enter Patala Loka to rescue Lord Rama and Lakshmana.

    10. In the Mahabharat War, Hanuman sat on the flag of Arjuna’s chariot to stabilize and protect it.

    Hanuman protected Arjuna from celestial weapons used by Drona, Karna, Bhishma, and other warriors and played a vital role in his success.

    11. Lord Hanuman is an incarnation of Shiva.

    When Lord Vishnu agreed to incarnate as Lord Rama to defeat Ravana, Lord Brahma felt that he would need help and requested Lord Shiva to incarnate as well. Hanuman is the 11th Rudra Avatar of Lord Shiva.

    12. Hanuman possesses many superpowers. He can be as tiny as an ant and as big as a mountain.

    Lord Hanuman possesses 8 siddhis (superpowers). He can travel as fast as the wind and be anywhere he wants.

    13. Lord Hanuman is said to have invented Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation).

    He did this to honor his teacher, the sun god Surya. During Surya Namaskar, one has to chant 12 mantras dedicated to Surya.

    14. Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated twice a year.

    Once on the full moon of Chaitra and once on the day of Narak Chaturdashi.

    15. Lord Rama gave the death penalty to Hanuman.

    Once, Hanuman greeted all sages except Vishwamitra per Narada Muni’s order. This infuriated the sage, and he asked Lord Rama to punish Hanuman to death. But when the death sentence was executed, none of the arrows or even the Brahmastra could harm Hanuman.

    16. Besides Arjuna and Sanjaya, Hanuman was the only person who heard the Bhagavad Gita directly from Krishna.

    Hanuman was sitting on the flag of Arjuna’s chariot when Lord Krishna gave Arjuna the knowledge of the Gita. Also, Sanjay witnessed the event via the divine sight Vyasa gave him.

    17. Surya is Hanuman’s guru.

    Surya initially rejected being Hanuman’s guru as he was always moving, but Hanuman offered to travel with him wherever he went.

    18. Hanuman is not a monkey.

    Hanuman is also popularly known as ‘Monkey God’. Actually, he is not a monkey but part man and part monkey.

    19. The Anjaneri mountain in the Nashik district of Maharashtra is considered the birthplace of Hanuman.

    anjaneya mountain

    The mountain Anjaneri is named after Hanuman’s mother Anjana. It is believed that she gave birth to him on this mountain.

    20. Hanuman is believed to have control over the Navagrahas (nine planets), making him a protector against astrological challenges and planetary afflictions.

    hanuman and navagraha

    Hindus believe worshipping Lord Hanuman mitigates the adverse effects of the nine planets, particularly Saturn. This is because he rescued the Navagrahas from Ravana, who had imprisoned them.

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  • Swami Vivekananda’s Full Speech At The World Parliament of Religions in Chicago in 1893

    The 1893 World’s Parliament of Religions in Chicago marked a historic moment for interfaith dialogue. Swami Vivekananda, representing Hinduism, made a profound impact with his opening address, beginning with “Sisters and Brothers of America.”  When he uttered these words, he received a two-minute standing ovation from the crowd of 7,000. His speech emphasized the underlying unity of all religions and called for universal tolerance and acceptance. Swami Vivekananda’s presence introduced Indian philosophy and spirituality to the Western world, promoting Vedanta and the idea of a world beyond religious divisions. His eloquence and message of harmony left a lasting impression, establishing him as a key figure in bridging Eastern and Western thought.

    Here is the full speech of Swami Vivekananda that he delivered at the Chicago religious conference on September 11, 1893:

    Sisters and Brothers of America,

    It fills my heart with joy unspeakable to rise in response to the warm and cordial welcome which you have given us. I thank you in the name of the most ancient order of monks in the world; I thank you in the name of the mother of religions, and I thank you in the name of millions and millions of Hindu people of all classes and sects.

    My thanks, also, to some of the speakers on this platform who, referring to the delegates from the Orient, have told you that these men from far-off nations may well claim the honor of bearing to different lands the idea of toleration. I am proud to belong to a religion which has taught the world both tolerance and universal acceptance.

    We believe not only in universal toleration, but we also accept all religions as true. I am proud to belong to a nation which has sheltered the persecuted and the refugees of all religions and all nations of the earth. I am proud to tell you that we have gathered in our bosom the purest remnant of the Israelites, who came to Southern India and took refuge with us in the very year in which their holy temple was shattered to pieces by Roman tyranny. I am proud to belong to the religion which has sheltered and is still fostering the remnant of the grand Zoroastrian nation. I will quote to you, brethren, a few lines from a hymn which I remember to have repeated from my earliest boyhood, which is every day repeated by millions of human beings: “As the different streams having their sources in different paths which men take through different tendencies, various though they appear, crooked or straight, all lead to Thee.”

    The present convention, which is one of the most august assemblies ever held, is in itself a vindication, a declaration to the world of the wonderful doctrine preached in the Gita: “Whosoever comes to Me, through whatsoever form, I reach him; all men are struggling through paths which in the end lead to me.” Sectarianism, bigotry, and its horrible descendant, fanaticism, have long possessed this beautiful earth.

    They have filled the earth with violence, drenched it often and often with human blood, destroyed civilization, and sent whole nations to despair. Had it not been for these horrible demons, human society would be far more advanced than it is now. But their time is come; and I fervently hope that the bell that tolled this morning in honor of this convention may be the death knell of all fanaticism, of all persecutions with the sword or with the pen, and of all uncharitable feelings between persons wending their way to the same goal.

    The World’s Parliament of Religions has become an accomplished fact, and the merciful Father has helped those who labored to bring it into existence and crowned with success their most unselfish labor. My thanks to those noble souls whose large hearts and love of truth first dreamed this wonderful dream and then realized it. My thanks to the shower of liberal sentiments that have overflowed this platform. My thanks to this enlightened audience for their uniform kindness to me and for their appreciation of every thought that tends to smooth the friction of religions. A few jarring notes were heard from time to time in this harmony. My special thanks to them, for they have, by their striking contrast, made general harmony sweeter.

    Much has been said of the common ground of religious unity. I am not going just now to venture my own theory. But if anyone here hopes that this unity will come by the triumph of any one of the religions and the destruction of the others, to him I say, “Brother, yours is an impossible hope.” Do I wish that the Christians would become Hindu? God forbid. Do I wish that the Hindus or Buddhists would become Christian? God forbid.

    The seed is put in the ground, and earth and air and water are placed around it. Does the seed become the earth, or the air, or the water? No. It becomes a plant. It develops after the law of its own growth, assimilates the air, the earth, and the water, converts them into plant substances, and grows into a plant.

    Similar is the case with religion. The Christian is not to become a Hindu or a Buddhist, nor a Hindu or a Buddhist to become a Christian. But each must assimilate the spirit of the others and yet preserve his individuality and grow according to his own law of growth.

    If the Parliament of Religions has shown anything to the world, it is this: It has proved to the world that holiness, purity, and charity are not the exclusive possessions of any church in the world and that every system has produced men and women of the most exalted character.

    In the face of this evidence, if anybody dreams of the exclusive survival of his own religion and the destruction of the others, I pity him from the bottom of my heart, and point out to him that upon the banner of every religion will soon be written in spite of resistance: “Help and not fight,” “Assimilation and not Destruction,” “Harmony and Peace and not Dissension.”

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  • Bhagavad Gita Quotes On Food

    There are about 10 primary quotes on food in the Bhagavad Gita.

    Chapter 3, Verse 13:

    The saintly persons who eat the food first offered to God are relieved from all kinds of sins, but the others who eat food for their own satisfaction are sinners and verily eat only sin.

    Chapter 3, Verse 14:

    All living beings live on food, and food is produced by rain. Rain comes from yajna and yajna is born of karma.

    Chapter 6, Verse 16:

    O Arjuna, those who eat too much or too little, sleep too much or too little, cannot succeed in yoga.

    Chapter 9, Verse 27:

    O son of Kunti, Whatever you do, whatever you eat, whatever you offer or give away, and whatever austerities you perform – do that as an offering to Me.

    Chapter 15, Verse 14:

    It is I who assume the form of digestive fire in all living beings and mingling with incoming and outgoing breath, I digest the four kinds of food.

    Chapter 17, Verses 7 to 10:

    Even the food that is dear to all is of three kinds. The same is true for sacrifice, austerity, and charity. Now, hear the distinctions between them from me.

    Sattvic people prefer food that promotes longevity, strength, health, happiness, and satisfaction. Such foods are juicy, succulent, nourishing, and naturally tasteful.

    Food that is excessively bitter, sour, salty, hot, pungent, dry, and burning is dear to Rajasic people. Such food causes distress, misery, and diseases.

    And food that is stale, tasteless, decomposed, and leftover is preferred by Tamasic people.

    Chapter 17, Verse 13:

    The sacrifice, which is not performed according to the scriptural rules, in which no food is distributed, no hymns are chanted, and no fees are paid, and which is devoid of faith, is said to be of the nature of tamas.

    If you know any other quotes on food in the Bhagavad Gita that are not mentioned above, please use the comment section to inform us.

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  • Maa Kali Mantras in Hindi and English

    Maa Kali Mantras

    Om Kreem Kalikayai Namah” is the most straightforward and powerful Maa Kali mantra. In this article, you will find all Maa Kali mantras in one place.

    Maa Kali Mantras:

    Beej mantra:

    Om Kreem Kali.

    ओम क्रीं काली।

    Devi Kali Mantra:

    Om Kreem Kalikayai Namah.

    ओम क्रीं कालिकायै नमः।

    Maha Kali Mantra:

    Om Shree Maha Kalikayai Namah.

    ओम श्री महा कालिकायै नमः।

    Kleem Kali Mantras:

    Kreem and Kleem mantras are chanted for protection from negative energies.

    Om Kleem Kalikayai Namah.

    ओम क्लीं कालिकायै नमः।

    Maha Kali Gayatri Mantra:

    Om Maha Kalyai Chha Vidmahe Smasana Vasinyai Chha Dhimahi Tanno Kali Prachodayat.

    ओम महा काल्यै छ विद्महे स्मसन वासिन्यै छ धीमहि तन्नो काली प्रचोदयात।

    Dakshin Kali Mantra:

    Dakshin Kali is the most popular form of Goddess Kali in West Bengal, and I think that is why so many mantras are dedicated to her.

    1. Om Hreem Hreem Hrum Hrum Kreem Kreem Kreem Dakshina Kalike Kreem Kreem Kreem Hrum Hrum Hreem Hreem.

    ओम ह्रीं ह्रीं ह्रुं ह्रुं क्रीं क्रीं क्रीं दक्षिण कालिके क्रीं क्रीं क्रीं ह्रुं ह्रुं ह्रीं ह्रीं।

    2. Om Kreem Kreem Kreem Hrum Hrum Hreem Hreem Dakshine Kalike Kreem Kreem Kreem Hrum Hrum Hreem Hreem Swaha.

    ॐ क्रीं क्रीं क्रीं ह्रुं ह्रुं ह्रीं ह्रीं दक्षिणे कालिके क्रीं क्रीं क्रीं ह्रुं ह्रुं ह्रीं ह्रीं स्वाहा।

    3. Kreem Hrum Hreem Dakshine Kalike Kreem Hrum Hreem Swaha.

    क्रीं ह्रुं ह्रीं दक्षिणेकालिके क्रीं ह्रुं ह्रीं स्वाहा।

    4. Om Hrum Hrum Kreem Kreem Hreem Hreem Daskhinkalike Hrum Hrum Kreem Kreem Kreem Hreem Hreem Swaha.

    ॐ ह्रुं ह्रुं क्रीं क्रीं क्रीं ह्रीं ह्रीं दक्षिणकालिके ह्रुं ह्रुं क्रीं क्रीं क्रीं ह्रीं ह्रीं स्वाहा।

    5. Om Kreem Kreem Kreem Hrum Hrum Hreem Hreem Dakshinkalike Swaha.

    ॐ क्रीं क्रीं क्रीं ह्रुं ह्रुं ह्रीं ह्रीं दक्षिणकालिके स्वाहा।

    6. Aim Hreem Shreem Kleem Kalike Kleem Shreem Hreem Aim. Hreem Hreem Hrum Hrum Kreem Kreem Kreem Dakshinkalike Kreem Kreeem Kreem Hrum Hrum Hreem Hreem. Kreem Hrum Hreem Dakshinkalike Kreem Hrum Hreem Swaha.

    ऐं ह्रीं श्रीं क्लीं कालिके क्लीं श्रीं ह्रीं ऐं॥ ह्रीं ह्रीं ह्रुं ह्रुं क्रीं क्रीं क्रीं दक्षिणकालिके क्रीं क्रीं क्रीं ह्रुं ह्रुं ह्रीं ह्रीं॥ क्रीं ह्रुं ह्रीं दक्षिणेकालिके क्रीं ह्रुं ह्रीं स्वाहा॥

    7. Krung Krung Krung Hing Krung Dakshine Kalike Krung Krung Krung Harinag Harinag Hung Hung Swaha.

    कृन्ग कृन्ग कृन्ग हिन्ग कृन्ग दक्षिणे कलिके कृन्ग कृन्ग कृन्ग हरिनग हरिनग हुन्ग हुन्ग स्वाहा।

    8. Kring Kring Kring Hing Kring Dakshine Kalike Kring Kring Kring Hring Hring Hung Hung Swaha.

    क्रीं क्रीं क्रीं हिन्ग क्रीं दक्षिण कालिके क्रीं क्रीं क्रीं ह्रीं ह्रीं हूं हूं स्वाहा।

    Kali Mantra for Removal of All Diseases:

    Om Kreem Mahakali Sarva Rogam Nasi Nasi.

    ओम क्रीं महाकाली सर्व रोगं नासी नासी।

    Adya Kali Mantra:

    Om Hreem Shreem Kleem Adya Kalika Param Eshwari Swaha.

    ओम ह्रीं श्रीं क्लीं आद्य कालिका परम ईश्वरी स्वाहा।

    Three Word Mantra:

    Om Kreem Hrum Hrim.

    ओम क्रीं ह्रुं ह्रीं।

    Five-Word Mantra:

    Om Kreem Hrum Hreem Hoom Phat.

    ओम क्रीं ह्रुं ह्रीं हूं फट।

    Mantra to Infuse Energy into Your Body:

    Om Hum Hreem Hum Phat Swaha.

    ॐ हूँ ह्रीं हूँ फट् स्वाहा।

    Bhadrakali Mantra:

    Om Rhaum Kali Mahakali Kilikile Phat Swaha.

    ॐ ह्रौं काली महाकाली किलिकिले फट् स्वाहा।

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  • Names of Gods and Goddesses in the Rig Veda

    Names of Gods and Goddesses in the Rig Veda

    This article contains a list of names of gods and goddesses mentioned in the Rig Veda, the oldest Hindu text.

    Names of Gods and Goddesses in the Rig Veda:

    • Aditi
    • Adityas
    • Agni
    • Apam Napat
    • Apas
    • Apris
    • Aranyani
    • Asamati
    • Ashvins
    • Bhaga
    • Brihaspati
    • Chitragupta
    • Dakshina
    • Dyaus
    • Indra
    • Kshetrapati
    • Manas
    • Manyu
    • Maruts
    • Mitra
    • Nirruti
    • Parjanya
    • Prithvi
    • Purusha
    • Pushan
    • Ratri
    • Rbhus
    • Rudra
    • Sanjana
    • Saraswati
    • Savitr
    • Shachi
    • Soma
    • Surya
    • Tarksya
    • Tvastar
    • Ushas
    • Vac
    • Varun
    • Vastospati
    • Vayu
    • Vishnu
    • Vishvakarman
    • Yama

    If you know the names of gods and goddesses in the Rig Veda that are not mentioned in the above list, please use our comment section to inform us.

    Reference:

    Rig Veda

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  • Ashtavakra – The Sage Whose Body Was Bent At Eight Places

    Ashtavakra

    Ashtavakra (Sanskrit: अष्टावक्र) was a physically challenged Vedic sage who defeated the most prominent scholar in the court of King Janaka at a young age. Because of his genius, King Janaka became his disciple and learned more about philosophy from him. Their dialogues are collectively known as the Ashtavakra Gita (The Song of Ashtavakra), a popular Hindu book.

    The Meaning of the Word Ashtavakra:

    The word Ashtavakra comprises two words, viz., ashta and vakra. Ashta means eight, and vakra means bend or deformity. Therefore, Ashtavakra means “eight bends/deformities”.

    The sage got this name because he was born with eight bends in his body. There are different stories about how he was born with those deformities.

    Why Did Ashtavakra Have Eight Deformities in His Body?

    In the Treta Yuga, a sage named Uddalaka Aruni ran a Gurukula where any student thirsty for knowledge was welcome and treated equally. He had a beautiful daughter named Sujata. When Sujata reached the age of marriage, he married her to one of his disciples, Kahoda, who was a talented student.

    After some time, Sujata got pregnant. Once, her husband recited hymns from the Vedas before his disciples, but made some mistakes in intonation. Sujata was also listening to the hymns. The baby in her womb spoke to its father and pointed out his mistakes. Kahoda could not tolerate the insult. Therefore, he cursed the baby in the womb that he would be born with eight deformities.

    (But why eight deformities? Why not seven or nine? Maybe the baby pointed out eight mistakes made by his father.)

    The curse did not go in vain, and the baby was born with his body crooked in eight places and hence got the name Ashtavakra (the one with eight bends).

    He was born in Videha (present-day Janakpur, Nepal)

    How Could a Baby Speak from the Womb?

    It seems impossible that a baby could speak from the womb. Therefore, the other two versions of the story seem logical.

    1. According to a version, it was not the baby but Sujata who pointed out Kahoda’s mistakes, so he pushed her hard, and she fell on her stomach. This caused deformities in the baby.

    2. Per another story, the baby did not speak but made a noise, ‘hum’, when he found the mistakes. (Abhimanyu also learned the art of entering Chakravyuha while in his mother’s womb. So, it is possible that the baby learned the Vedas when Sujata used to listen to them.)

    But still, we shouldn’t rule out the possibility of the baby speaking from the womb because nothing is impossible. There are many things that modern science does not know yet. Ashtavakra might have been a great person in his last birth and was born with some special powers.

    Kahoda Defeated by Bandi:

    But before Ashtavakra was born, his family faced a debacle. Ashtavakra’s family was impoverished. After Sujata got pregnant, she told Kahoda they did not have money, and how she would manage her pregnancy. Therefore, he went to the court of King Janaka to request some wealth. At that time, a philosophical debate was going on in the court. When Kahoda approached the king, he requested him to participate in the debate with Bandi, who was an undefeated erudite then.

    Kahoda accepted the challenge but was defeated. Therefore, per the condition of the debate, Bandi drowned him in the water.

    When Sage Aruni learned about the news, he advised Sujata never to tell her child about his father. Sujata did the same, and Ashtavakra did not know about his father until he was 12 years old.

    Ashtavakra Comes to Know About His Father and Decides to Challenge Bandi:

    Once, Ashtavakra was sitting on the lap of his grandfather, Aruni. At that time, Shwetketu entered the scene and saw Ashtavakra sitting on his father’s lap. He did not like that and started crying. He caught Ashtavakra’s hand and pulled him away. Then, he said, “This is not your father’s lap?”

    This caused great emotional pain to Ashtavakra. He went to his mother crying and asked her about his father. Then Sujata told her about the defeat of his father and how Bandi drowned him in the water. Ashtavakra was born a genius who decided to visit the king’s court and defeat Bandi to avenge his father’s death.

    Ashtavakra Defeats Bandi:

    When Ashtavakra reached the place where King Janaka’s yajna was going on, the guards stopped him from entering the place because of his physique and the fact that he was a child. He requested to let him in as he was a Brahmin, but the guard disagreed.

    Ashtavakra was adamant about entering the place. Therefore, the guard told him to speak with the king. When Ashtavakra approached the king and expressed his desire to argue with Bandi, he asked him some cryptic questions to test his knowledge. Ashtavakra answered them correctly and impressed the king. The king allowed him to argue with Bandi.

    The argument between Ashtavakra and Bandi lasted for a long time, but ultimately, Ashtavakra defeated Bandi. Then, Ashtavakra requested King Janaka to drown Bandi in the water, as he had done to many Brahmins.

    Bandi said, “I am the son of Lord Varuna. I did not kill anyone, but there was a yajna going on in Varun Loka for 12 years. Therefore, I sent those 12 Brahmins there in disguise to drown them. They all will be returning soon.?

    He did not believe him and requested the king to drown him, but at the same time, the 12 Brahmins whom Bandi had drowned appeared there along with Kahoda.

    Ashtavakra Got Cured:

    Ashtavakra returned to his home along with his father and uncle. Kahoda was very happy with his son’s intelligence and asked him to enter River Samanga so that his crooked body would be straightened.

    As soon as Ashtavakra touched the river water, his body parts were straightened, and he became normal.

    Ashtavakra and the Demon Kabandha:

    This story is not in the Valmiki Ramayana but in Adhyatma Ramayana. It tells that Kabandha was a chief of Gandharvas, who Brahma blessed with immortality. But he became arrogant after that. Once, he laughed at the sage Ashtavakra because of his crooked body. Therefore, the sage cursed him to become a Rakshasa. When Gandharva apologized, he reduced his curse and assured him that Lord Rama would free him of the curse.

    Ashtavakra Gita:

    Ashtavakra Gita is a dialogue between Ashtavakra and Janaka on the nature of Self/Atman, reality, and bondage. It offers a radical version of non-dualist philosophy. The Gita insists on the complete unreality of the external world and the absolute oneness of existence. It does not mention morality or duties and therefore is seen by commentators as ‘godless’. It also dismisses names and forms as unreal and a sign of ignorance.

    In a conversation between Janaka and Ashtavakra about the deformity of his crooked body, Ashtavakra explains that the size of a temple is not affected by how it is shaped, and the shape of his own body does not affect him (or Atman). Names and forms shroud the ignorant man’s vision, but a wise man sees only himself. 

    You are unbound and actionless, self-illuminating, and spotless already. The cause of your bondage is that you are still resorting to stilling the mind. (I.15)

    You are unconditioned and changeless, formless and immovable, unfathomable awareness, imperturbable; such consciousness is un-clinging. (I.17)

    You are not bound by anything. What does a pure person like you need to renounce? Putting the complex organism to rest, you can go to your rest. (V.1).

    Listen to Ashtavakra Gita online for free:

    Ashtavakra Gita 

    Conclusion:

    Not much information is available about his death and family life, but it seems he got married afterward to Suprabha.

    Ashtavakra’s story tells us that one should not judge anyone based on outward appearance but on intelligence.

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  • Rama’s Bridge – The Setu Built by Lord Rama in the Ramayana

    Ram Setu - Rama's Bridge

    Rama’s Bridge, also known as Ram Setu and Adam’s Bridge, is mentioned in the Hindu epic Ramayana, which Lord Rama built with the help of the monkey army. Geologists say it is a chain of natural limestone between India and Sri Lanka. A lot of controversies surround this topic.

    Different Names of Rama’s Bridge:

    Nala Setu.

    Setu Bandha.

    Adam’s Bridge.

    Ram Setu.

    Geographical Significance:

    Rama’s Bridge is a limestone shoal chain connecting Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu and Thalaimannar in Sri Lanka. It is 48 km long and 50 m to 2-3 km wide. The depth of the sea in the area rarely exceeds 1 m. Because of its shallow depth, it is difficult for ships to pass over it and take a long route to cross it.

    The coral reef platforms between Rameshwaram and Thoothukudi in the Gulf of Munnar were notified as a marine biosphere reserve in 1989. About 36,000 species of plants and animals live there. It is also a breeding ground for many sea creatures.

    How was Rama’s Bridge Made per the Valmiki Ramayana?

    “Those army chiefs of monkeys, who resembled mountains, broke the rocks and trees there and dragged them away towards the sea. Those monkeys filled the ocean with all types of trees like Sala and Asvakarna, Dhava and bamboo, Kutaja, Arjuna, palmyra, Tilaka, Tinisa, Bilva, Saptaparna, Karnika, in blossom, as also mango and Asoka. From here and there, the monkeys brought Palmyra trees, pomegranate shrubs, coconut, Vibhitaka, Karira, Bakula, and neem trees. Some monkeys held poles to measure the bridge, and others collected the material. Reeds and logs resembling clouds and mountains, brought by hundreds of monkeys, led by the command of Rama, fastened some parts of the bridge.”

    Within a matter of 5 days, the bridge was made:

    “On the first day, the monkeys constructed fourteen Yojanas of the bridge speedily, thrilled with delight as they were, resembling elephants. Similarly, on the second day, 20 Yojanas of the bridge were constructed speedily by the monkeys of terrific bodies and mighty strength. Thus, on the third day, 21 Yojanas of the bridge were constructed in the ocean speedily by the monkeys with their colossal bodies. On the fourth day, a further 22 Yojana were constructed by the dashing monkeys with great speed. In that manner, on the fifth day, the monkeys working quickly constructed 23 yojanas of the bridge up to the other seashore.”Valmiki Ramayana.

    Was Ram Setu Made from Floating Stones?

    The Valmiki Ramayana mentions that the bridge was built as any other without floating stones, but with big rocks, boulders, and trees. Nala was an engineer, and he built it scientifically. There is no mention of stones floating after Lord Rama’s name is written on them. But other versions of the Ramayana mention it.

    It is noteworthy that limestones are porous and can endure large weights. Therefore, it is possible that Rama’s army used limestone to build the bridge.

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    Why Did Lord Rama Build the Bridge?

    The main aim of Lord Rama was to cross the ocean and reach Lanka along with the Vanar Sena. At first, he was not planning on building a bridge but wanted a route through the sea to cross it. Therefore, he started praying to the Ocean God. He prayed to him for three days and nights, but did not respond.

    This enraged Lord Rama, and he decided to teach him a lesson. He hurled an arrow into the ocean, which shook it. Then, when he was about to release the second arrow to dry up the ocean, Lakshmana stopped him.

    At that moment, the ocean god appeared before them with joined palms. He advised Lord Rama to let Nala, the son of Vishwakarma, build a bridge across him, and he would hold it so that his army could cross over.

    But Lord Rama was already prepared to launch the arrow, and it could not be taken back, so he asked the ocean god to suggest a place to throw the arrow. He advised him to throw it to Drumatyula, which robbers and thieves inhabited. Therefore, Lord Rama released the arrow toward that place. When the arrow struck, it dried up all the water there, turning it into a desert (present-day Marwar in Rajasthan).

    The Squirrel Story:

    The story of a squirrel helping Lord Rama is not in the Valmiki Ramayana but is found in other versions, like Ramcharitmanas and Ranganatha Ramayanam.

    When Vanar Sena was building the bridge, they carried huge rocks and boulders, but a squirrel was carrying small pebbles and filling the gaps between rocks. But doing this, she was coming in the way of monkeys carrying rocks. Therefore, one of the monkeys shouted at her and told her to get out of the way. He laughed at it and said, “What can you do, you small creature?”

    Seeing this, Lord Rama approached the monkey. He reprimanded him not to underestimate the work of small creatures because these pebbles were filling the gaps between big rocks and strengthening the bridge.

    He lifted the squirrel, thanked it, and blessed it by stroking its back. The squirrels are believed to have three lines on their backs because of this.

    Nala and Nila:

    The Valmiki Ramayana credits Nala as the engineer of Ram Setu. Sagar, the ocean god, advised Lord Rama to instruct Nala to build the bridge because he was the son of Vishwakarma, the architect of the gods.

    Some other versions of the Ramayana credit both Nala and Nila for building the bridge. Nila was the twin brother of Nala.

    Why is it called Adam’s Bridge?

    Adam’s Peak is a mountain located in central Sri Lanka. It is sacred for Buddhists because they believe there is a footprint of Lord Buddha near the summit. Muslims believe Adam fell at this place when he was expelled from the Garden of Eden. Then, he crossed to India via the bridge (Ram Setu).

    Therefore, it is called Adam’s Bridge.

    The Sethusamudram Project:

    The Sethusamudram Project was conceived during British rule in India and accepted in 2005 by the Indian Government. The project involved creating a shipping channel that cuts across Ram Setu from Rameshwaram Island off Tamil Nadu’s south-eastern coast and Sri Lanka’s northwestern coast to provide a continuously navigable sea route around the Indian Peninsula. The project involves digging an 83.2 km long deep-water channel through Rama’s Bridge.

    Many Hindu organizations and environmentalists oppose the project, so it is on hold.

    Ram Setu Saved Many Lives from the Tsunami:

    According to Justice VR Krishna Iyer, former judge of the Supreme Court, Ram Setu reduced the impact of the tsunami and saved Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

    Prof Tad S Murty of the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Ottawa in Canada, who is a world-renowned expert on tsunamis, claimed that widening and deepening the Sethu Channel will provide a route for some of the tsunami energy to travel and impact South Kerala. 

    How Old is Rama’s Bridge?

    There is no consensus among scholars about the age of Ram Setu.

    According to a study by Madras University and Anna University, the Ram Setu was formed as many as 18,400 years ago.

    According to another Oceanography study, the bridge is about 7000 years old.

    According to Britannica.com, the Valmiki Ramayana was composed around 300 BCE, which makes the bridge at least 2300 years old.

    Per the Hindu epics, the Ramayana happened in the Treta Yuga. After that, there was Dvapara Yuga, and we are 5000 years into Kali Yuga. The age of Dvapara Yuga per Hindu scriptures is 864,000 years, plus 5,000 years of Kali Yuga, making it 869,000 years, which is close to about 1 million years.

    So, per the Hindu epics, we can say that Rama Setu is approximately 1 million years old.

    Is Rama’s Bridge Natural or Artificial?

    Although scientists say the bridge is a natural formation, some things suggest that the bridge might also be man-made.

    1. Some evidence states that the rocks on the bridge are 7,000 years old, while the sand is only 4,000 years old.

    2. Per Rameshwaram Temples’ records, Rama Setu was walkable until the 15th century, when a cyclone destroyed it in 1480.

    3. The bridge is also mentioned in Kitāb al-Masālik wa-l-Mamālik (c. 850) by Ibn Khordadbeh, which refers to the structure as Set Bandhai (Bridge of the Sea).

    The correct answer to the question is that the bridge is partially natural and partially man-made. A chain of limestones existed before, but Rama’s army built a bridge over it using the rocks and other things available. Valmiki Ramayana mentions that the bridge was built using big rocks and trees. The story of floating stones is not mentioned in it, but is in other versions of the Ramayana.

    Conclusion:

    Apart from the Ramayana, which has emphatic references to the construction of Setu Bandha in 85 shlokas in a separate sarga in Yuddha Kanda, the Mahabharata also refers to the continued protection of Nala Sethu following the command of Sri Rama. Kalidasa’s Raghuvamsa also refers to the Setu of mountains. Skanda Purana, Vishnu Purana, Agni Purana, and Brahma Purana also refer to the construction of Rama Setu. Therefore, Rama’s Bridge undoubtedly holds an important position in Indian culture.

    Many experts believe that Ram Setu saved many lives during the 2004 tsunami. Therefore, breaking even some part of it might cause havoc in the future. Also, it will no doubt affect the ecology in the area. Therefore, the government should be cautious before implementing any project like Sethusamudram.

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  • Who is the Wife of Lord Hanuman?

    Wife of Lord Hanuman

    Per some regional traditions, Lord Hanuman has two wives, Suvarchala Devi and Anangkusuma. He also had a fleeting affair with Suvarnamachchha per the Thai version of the Ramayana. Traditionally, Lord Hanuman is believed to be celibate and a symbol of celibacy in Hinduism. The stories about his marriage do not appear in the Ramayana, but are mainly folklore. There is a temple of his wife, Suvarchala Devi, who is the daughter of the Sun God, in Telangana.

    Why did Anjaneya Hanuman Marry Suvarchala Devi?

    Lord Surya (Sun God) is the guru of Lord Hanuman. Once, he requested that he give all the knowledge he had. Lord Surya taught him everything, including the Vedas and other knowledge, but did not teach him Nava Vyakarana (nine grammars). When asked why, Surya Deva told him that only a married person could get the knowledge of Nava Vyakarana, but Lord Hanuman was an ardent celibate. Therefore, he was not eligible for the knowledge.

    It was necessary for the future plans of Trimurti that Lord Hanuman have all forms of knowledge. Therefore, they requested Lord Surya to create a celibate girl to get married to Anjaneya Hanuman. Lord Surya accepted their request and created Suvarchala, who was Aajanma Brahmacharini, just like Lord Hanuman. They both got married and thus, Bajrang Bali became a Grihastha without affecting his celibacy. The marriage took place on Jyeshtha Shuddha Dashami.

    After his marriage to Suvarchala Devi, he learned Nava Vyakarana. He spent his life serving Lord Rama afterward and remained celibate. Therefore, he is still a symbol of celibacy and power for Hindus.

    Why Did Anjaneya Hanuman Marry Anangkusuma, the Daughter of Ravana?

    Once, there was a war between Lord Varuna and Ravana. Lord Hanuman fought for Varunha and defeated Ravana’s army. He also imprisoned his sons. Ravana signed a peace treaty with Lord Varuna on the condition that Bajrang Bali would marry his daughter, Anangkusuma.

    Anangkusuma was a staunch devotee of Lord Shiva and wanted to marry him. Lord Shiva blessed her and said he would marry her in one of his incarnations. Bajrang Bali is a Rudravatar and hence is an incarnation of Lord Shiva.

    Lord Hanuman agreed to marry her on one condition: that he would remain celibate, and there would be no physical relationship between them. Ravana and his daughter agreed to the condition, and Lord Hanuman married Anangkusuma.

    Suvannamaccha Got Pregnant by Lord Hanuman:

    This story is found in the Thai and some Southeast Asian versions of the Ramayana. When Lord Rama and his Vanara army were building the bridge to Lanka, they used to throw big rocks into the sea. But they found that the next day, the rocks were gone.

    Hanuman asks for volunteers to join him while instructing the others to continue throwing rocks into the sea. When several volunteers have stepped forward, Hanuman leads them into the waves. They find a large number of mermaids underwater. As they watch, a new rock is tossed in. The mermaids living underwater take the rocks and carry them away. Hanuman looks for their leader. He spots a lovely mermaid supervising the others. He swims towards her, but she skillfully evades him. Time and again, he begins an attack, but it comes to nothing.

    Hanuman finds he is falling in love with the creature. He changes his tactics and begins to woo her silently. She responds to him, and soon they are together at the bottom of the sea.

    Later, Hanuman asks the mermaid why she is stealing the rocks. She tells him that she is Suvannamaccha, a daughter of Ravana (the demon who had abducted Sita). When Ravana saw Hanuman’s Vanaras building a causeway, he instructed Suvannamaccha to stop it. Hanuman tells the mermaid why he is building the causeway. He tells her of the abduction of Sita, the battle between Rama and her father Ravana, and why they started to build a bridge to reach Lanka.

    Suvannamaccha turned to Hanuman, and her eyes were filled with love. She said she would not prevent Hanuman from completing his mission. Her mermaids underwater would return all the stolen rocks to the causeway.

    They parted as lovers part, but it was not to be the end for them. Hanuman had left a seed with Suvannamaccha, and soon she would give birth to their son, Macchanu.

    The Temple of Suvarchala and Hanuman:

    Sri Suvarchala Sahitha Hanuman Temple is located near Mahabubabad crossroad, DSP Office Yellandu, Khammam District, Telangana, The Great India.

    Bhagwan Hanuman and his wife, Suvarchala Devi are worshiped in this temple. This ancient temple, which was built here, has been the center of attraction for the people for years. The local people celebrate the marriage of Anjaneya Hanuman on Jyeshtha Shuddha Dashami.

    Conclusion:

    All the stories about Lord Hanuman’s marriages and affairs are not found in mainstream books, like the Valmiki Ramayana or the Puranas. These are folktales and are not authentic. They are suitable for entertainment only. Most Hindus believe that Anjaneya Hanuman never got married and is an ardent celibate.

    References:

    1. The Temple of Suvarchala Devi.

    2. Suvarchala Devi.

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