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Introduction
In Maharashtra, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day (pournima) of the Hindu lunar month of Chaitra. A special feature of Hanuman Jayanti is that according to some religious almanacs (panchangs) the birthday of Hanuman falls on the fourteenth day (chaturdashi) in the dark fortnight of the month of Ashvin while according to others it falls on the full moon day in the bright fortnight of Chaitra. On this day, in a Hanuman temple spiritual discourses are started at dawn. Hanuman was born at sunrise. At that time the spiritual discourse is stopped and the offering of food (Prasad) is distributed to everyone.
Incidents in Lord Hanuman’s life and their significance
Lord Rama and Hanuman To provide assistance for the establishment of the Divine Kingdom: The main objective of Lord Hanuman’s life was to destroy obstacles in the establishment of the Divine Kingdom by providing the required warrior element. As a result, the embodied souls who would assist in the establishment of the Divine Kingdom were protected.
For this reason itself Lord Maruti manifests Himself in various forms during different Yugas. His task in the manifest-unmanifest form never ceases. Lord Maruti has humility in serving (i.e. Dasyabhav) to the extent of 100%. Thus He is constantly active.
Assisting embodied souls in performing spiritual practice: Lord Maruti has always helped embodied souls do spiritual practice in various Yugas. In the Tretayuga Lord Maruti taught the right path of spiritual practice to the monkeys and helped them.
Liberating many souls: The embodied souls with an intense desire for spiritual practice were granted liberation by Lord Maruti even at the cost of His own powers. He liberated many souls from existence in their cursed class by using His mace.
An example of a perfect Sevak: Lord Maruti presented an example of a perfect sevak. As a result, many embodied souls attained Final Liberation by following the same path i.e. Dasyatva. Due to His humility only He was able to narrate the good qualities of Lord Rama to Ravan and when Ravan denigrated Lord Rama, Maruti burnt Lanka and returned safely.
Use of Brahmatej and Kshatratej as required
The sacred thread (Janeu) on Hanuman’s left shoulder is a sign of Brahmatej. Since Lord Maruti is an incarnation of Lord Shiva He has destructive powers too. Yet, because of His devotion to Lord Rama, Vishnu-tatva developed in Him. Since Maruti adorns Brahmatej and Kshatratej during wars, He can use both as required. During the war between the Kauravas and Pandavas, Lord Krishna seated Maruti on Arjun’s chariot (He can be seen on the flag at the top of Arjun’s chariot). Hanuman destroyed the weapons, directed at Arjun and his chariot, in mid-air itself.
Install the Hanuman idol in warrior posture
To get the benefit of the gross, manifest and destroyer element, we should avoid installing an idol of Maruti in seated posture. Amongst the seven higher deities (Shiva, Ganapati, Rama, Krishna, Datta, Maruti, Durga), Lord Hanuman’s element (tatva) is of gross, manifest and destroyer nature. The word ‘Hanuman’ means - “One whose ‘roar’ cannot be fathomed even by Gods.” When Gods perform a destructive activity, they use the ‘Maruti’ element (which moves at the speed of wind) as a medium to appear in the Universe. Hence He is referred to as Maruti. The roar of Lord Maruti is capable of activating the element of any higher deity in the Universe engrossed in deep meditation. Similarly, it also possesses the power to shake all the fourteen planes (Saptalok and Saptapatal).
Maruti in seated posture depicts the unmanifest form of power. Maruti in a warrior posture depicts the manifest form of power. To obtain benefit of the gross, manifest and destroyer element we should avoid installing a seated idol of Maruti in a temple. Maruti in seated position implies He is in deep meditation, wherein His motor organs are in dormant, inactive state. Thus, a common man will be able to derive very little benefit from this posture of Maruti. When the spiritual level of an embodied soul is above 60% , it is capable of activating the element present in an idol in meditation, through his devotion.
Interesting articles about Lord Hanuman
 How did Lord Maruti acquire the name Hanuman?
Anjani gave birth to Hanuman. After birth, thinking that the rising sun was a golden fruit He leapt into the sky for it. |
 What is the significance of various forms of Lord Hanuman?
Hanuman has two forms namely Maruti as the servitor and Maruti as the courageous one. The servitor form is the one in which Hanuman stands in front of Rama with His hands folded in obeisance, His tail resting on the ground. |
Blasphemous paintings of Lord Hanuman by MF Hussain!
The modern Ghazhani MF Hussain has painted Lord Hanuman in very blasphemous form along with Sree Sita and Lord Ram. Followings are some paintings by Hussain.
Lord Hanuman is a symbol of devotion and divine power. Hindus worshipping the Lord Hanuman should notice his strength and wake up to destroy these modern forms of Rawans, then it will be the true worship of Hanumanji.
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Nude Hanuman and Sita |
Nude Hanuman, Sita and Rawan |
See also: The video on the blasphemous paintings by MF Hussain
Defamation of Lord Hanuman by anti-Hindus!
The defamation of Lord Hanuman and Ramayana is going on through the various medias and anti-Hindus. Here are few examples of it.
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Makemytrip, an Indian travel company had launched the same flash presentation for a trip to Sri Lanka and had shown Sree Rama, Lakshmana and Hanuman in a humorous way. Read details… |
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SBI denigrates Ramayana and Lord Hanuman through their scheme advertisements. It was later removed from website and apologized after HJS protested against it. Read details… |
Be Rambhakta, save Hindu Dharma!
Hindu Dharma is now in great danger as growing attacks on it from anti-Hindus, socialist, Muslims and Christians. Hindu Dharma is now in search of warriors to protect it from these attacks and to take it very high. You can do it by easy ways. Because ‘changes do not occur by big miracle, but acts within the common man’s reach’
You can serve Dharma with the time, with the strength you have.
1. Protest against any defamation of Hindu Dharma and take efforts to punish the guilty.
2. Start spiritual practice by which you will get blessings of the deities and your mission would succeed.
3. To know the ways you can serve Dharma visit the How to contribute section of our website. - Editor
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