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The Spiritual Significance of Hanuman
The goal of all mystical yearning is the union of the individual soul with the universal soul. In the Adhyatma (‘spiritual’) Ramayana, Sita represents the individual (jiva-atma), which has separated from the universal (param-Atma) symbolized by Rama. In a beautiful interpretation, Hanuman here is said to personify bhakti, which annihilates the ‘ahankara’ or ego (Ravana), and re-unites the two.
The Enduring Relevance of Hanuman
Hanuman Ji is no ordinary monkey. While embarking on the search for Sita, the monkeys were confronted by the vast ocean lying between them and Lanka. They wondered how they would make their way across this mighty obstacle.
Someone suggested that Hanuman jump and cross over the sea. But Hanuman was doubtful, “I cannot do that,” he said. At that moment, one of his companions reminded Hanuman of the awesome powers lying dormant within him. Instantly Hanuman regained memory of his divine strength and he successfully leaped across the ocean.
Thus our mind needs to be reminded of its divine potential and of the fact that it can achieve phenomenal heights provided it believes in its ability to perform the task in question. Truly Hanuman is symbolic of the perfect mind and embodies the highest potential it can achieve.
Some scholars have identified Hanuman as one potential inspiration for Sun Wukong, the Monkey King character in the Chinese epic adventure Journey to the West.
Jai Bajrang Bali Ji🙏🏻🙏🏻
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This is some awesome thinking. I love this! Wonderful ideas! You have an impressive grip on this topic!
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Hi Asif, I am so glad you liked these stories. Please keep reading and commenting. Thanks a lot. 😀😊
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Anita, your words are very wise and interesting, thank you very much for sharing them
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I am honored if my readers like what I share. Thank you so much I really appreciate your comments.😀😊
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Anita, you wrote a very interesting post. Thank you for sharing it with us.
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Thank you Krishnananda, I am so glad that you liked this post. Please keep reading and commenting and also you can suggest the topics which you would like to read.😀😊
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Thank you Anita! Everything you write seems interesting to me Thank you Anita! Everything you write seems interesting to me! 🙏🏼
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A wonderful post on Hanuman. Yes, bhakti, faith and hope leads us forward .
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Thank you Sowmya. You are right. Bhakti is the greatest strength in times of need and otherwise also. Faith strengthens our bhakti and our hopes are fulfilled by our God.🙏🙏
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Yes indeed Anitha
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