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YOU MUST KNOW #40 Protector and savior of devotees of Shri Ram and himself: Hanuman Ji is the doorkeeper and protector of the door to Rama’s court, and protector and savior of devotees. Five-faced or Panchmukha when he assumes his fierce form: East facing Hanuman face (Anjaneya) that grants purity of mind and success. InContinue reading “Amazing Stories Of Lord Hanuman“

YOU MUST KNOW #39 Slayer of demons, evil and negative energies: Leave Hanuman Chalisa, even the Name of Lord Hanuman is more than enough to keep any supernatural entity at bay. Even a staunch and pure devotee of Lord Hanuman houses enough powers and an aura, which evil entities cannot withstand.  He is all GodsContinue reading “Amazing Stories Of Lord Hanuman“

Stories You Need To Know #12 Krishna Darshan avatar Lord Shiva took the incarnation of Krishna Darshan avatar to highlight the importance of yagna and rituals in a person’s life. King Nabhag was born in the ninth Geneology of Shradhadeva who himself was a descendant of Ikshavaku. Nabhag was the grandfather of Ambareesh. During hisContinue reading “Lord Shiva“

YOU MUST KNOW #38 In Hinduism, all the days of the week are dedicated to some god. In such a situation, Tuesday is considered dedicated to Hanuman Ji. Hanuman Baba is called by names like Bajrangbali, Mahavir, and Sankat Mochan. It is believed that worshiping Hanuman Ji with love and devotion removes all the troublesContinue reading “Amazing Stories Of Lord Hanuman“

Stories You Need To Know #11 Lord Hanuman is said to be the eleventh avatar of Lord Shiva. He was born to Mata Anjani and Kesari. This avatar of Lord Shiva appeared to emphasize the importance of Yagya and the importance of remaining detached.  Lord Shiva is the vaishnavottam means he is the greatest devoteeContinue reading “Lord Shiva“

YOU MUST KNOW # 37 Mother Sita granted Hanuman Ji a boon to become the bestower of 8 Siddhis (supernatural powers) and 9 Nidhis (divine treasures) 8 Siddhis (Supernatural powers) are: Anima: Ability to reduce one’s size Mahima: Ability to increase one’s size Garima: Ability to increase one’s weight infinitely Laghima: Ability to become lighterContinue reading “Amazing Stories Of Lord Hanuman“

Stories You Need To Know #10 Yatinath Avtar There was once a tribal named Aahuk. He and his wife were ardent devotees of Lord Shiva.  One day Lord Shiva visited them in the form of Yatinath. Since they had a very small hut that could accommodate only two people, Aahuk decided to sleep outside andContinue reading “Lord Shiva“

YOU MUST KNOW # 36 Remover of obstacles According to the beliefs, worshiping Hanuman Ji gives freedom from all troubles. Worshiping Hanuman Ji by visiting the Hanuman temple on Tuesday gives freedom from all diseases, defects, and troubles. Some such special mantras of Hanuman Ji have been told in religious texts, whose chanting gives freedomContinue reading “Amazing Stories Of Lord Hanuman“

Stories You Need To Know # 9 Rishabha Avatar As per a legend associated with this avatar, Lord Shiva appeared as a bull to kill the sons born to Lord Vishnu and the Patala Loka women. Lord Vishnu’s sons caused destruction, and hence at Lord Brahma’s behest, Lord Shiva appeared as Rishabha to save creation.Continue reading “Lord Shiva“

YOU MUST KNOW #35 Attribute- Learned Yogi If Shiva was the Adi Yogi, Hanuman was also a Yogi. It is said that he was the inventor of the Surya Namaskar (Sun salutation). He invented it as a form of Guru Dakshina for his Guru, Surya or the Sun God, who taught him the Scriptures. Supposedly,Continue reading “Amazing Stories Of Lord Hanuman“

Stories You Need To Know #8 Durvasa avatar This avatar of Lord Shiva was born to Sage Atri and his wife, Anasuya. He was known for being short-tempered and commanded respect both from the humans as well as the Devas. In Hindu scriptures, Durvasa also known as Durvasas (Sanskrit: दुर्वासस्), was a legendaryRishi.  According toContinue reading “Lord Shiva“

YOU MUST KNOW #34 Attribute- Bhakti  Hanuman is presented as the exemplary devotee (bhakta) of Rama and Sita. The Hindu texts such as the Bhagavata Purana, the Bhakta Mala, the Ananda Ramayana, and the Ramacharitmanas present him as someone who is talented, strong, brave, and spiritually devoted to Rama. The Rama stories such as theContinue reading “Amazing Stories Of Lord Hanuman“

Stories You Need To Know # 7 Grihapati avatar A Brahmin named Visvanara and his wife Shuchismati lived on the banks of the Narmada river. Even after a long period of married life, they did not have a child. So proceeded to Kashi and prayed to Lord Siva. Siva appeared before Visvanara, blessed him, andContinue reading “Lord Shiva“

YOU MUST KNOW #33  Attribute-Strength Hanuman is extraordinarily strong, one capable of lifting and carrying any burden for a cause. He is called Vira, Mahavira, Mahabala, and other names signifying this attribute of his. During the epic war between Rama and Ravana, Rama’s brother Lakshmana was wounded. He could only be healed and his deathContinue reading “Amazing Stories Of Lord Hanuman“

Stories You Need To Know # 6 Sharabha avatar  This form of Lord Shiva appeared to calm Lord Narasimha after the latter killed the demon Hiranyakashipu. The Sharabha avatar is one of its kind. The Lord appeared as a being that partly looked like a lion and bird. In some texts, the Sharabha avatar isContinue reading “Lord Shiva“

Stories You Need To Know #5 Ashwatthama Avatar  Guru Dronacharya had performed intense penance to please Lord Shiva. He wanted the Lord to be born as his son. Therefore, pleased by Guru Dronacharya’s devotion, Lord Shiva took birth as Ashwatthama, an able warrior who played a pivotal role in the Mahabharata. Before the Mahabharata war,Continue reading “Lord Shiva“

YOU MUST KNOW # 31 Attributes; Kurūp and Sundar  He is described in Hindu texts as kurūp (ugly) on the outside, but divinely Sundar (beautiful inside). The Hanuman Chalisa describes him as handsome with a complexion of molten gold (kanchana barana birāja subesā). Gods, it is said, can assume any shape or many shapes atContinue reading “Amazing Stories Of Lord Hanuman“

Stories You Need To Know # 4 Bhairava Avatar The Bhairava Avatar also is one of the fiercest avatars of Lord Shiva. Referred to as Dandapani, the Bhairava Avatar punishes those who are greedy, lustful, and arrogant. These negative traits often lead to one’s downfall, hence the purpose of the Bhairava avatar. Kala Bhairava (Sanskrit:Continue reading “Lord Shiva“

YOU MUST KNOW #30 Attributes of Hanumanji… Brahmacharya Brahmachari (self-controlled): one who controls their lust from all materialistic things of the material world. Brahmacharya is a concept within Indian religions that literally means to stay in conduct within one’s own Self. In Yoga, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism it generally refers to a lifestyle characterized byContinue reading “Amazing Stories Of Lord Hanuman“