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“Dasoham Kosalendrasya” (Servant of Rama, the king of Kosala) replied Hanuman, when asked who he was by King Ravana. Hanuman never in the entire epic has shown himself as the doer instead considered himself as a “daasa” (Servant) of his Lord Rama. But then how humble was he? How did Kavi Valmiki depict Hanuman such that his character was not mistaken for weakness or lacking confidence?
The characterization of Hanuman in the epic is by itself an excellent and most interesting one he is depicted as Personification of Humility. He tackles the situation in such a way that whatever action he undertakes was possibly the best course of action. And importantly the task was accomplished by him and needed no one to put their hands into it. Hanuman had the ability to handle the situations that he confronts either by his wit or wisdom but never boasted his abilities.
The characterization of Hanuman in the epic is by itself an excellent and most interesting one he is depicted as Personification of Humility. He tackles the situation in such a way that whatever action he undertakes was possibly the best course of action. And importantly the task was accomplished by him and needed no one to put their hands into it. Hanuman had the ability to handle the situations that he confronts either by his wit or wisdom but never boasted his abilities.
There are so many incidences in Sundara Kanda and Yuddha Kanda which may help us in managing our action. While the search for Sita Devi was planned one group was sent towards south. That group came near Danushkoti there was a discussion as to who could leap the 100 yojanas to reach Lanka. When all the vanaras including Jambhavan, the veteran were spelling out how much distance they can leap. No one had the capacity to jump 100 yojanas. In fact Jambhavan had circumambulated Lord Trivikrama trice when he had stood up to measure the three worlds. But he was aged and so he requested Hanuman, reminding him of his act of leaping at Sun when he was a kid. Jambhavan said if anyone could leap it was only Hanuman and on one else. But in recent time we have this habit of boasting a lot before the task is undertaken than we can do.
Another sequence in Sundara Kanda, Hanuman while crossing the sea had to face many obstacles. The King of Lanka had the sea guarded by Sursa, a demoness. When he tried to go past her she obstructed him saying that she had a wish and whoever fulfils it would be allowed to move ahead. And the wish was that anyone who dare to go pass her had to enter her mouth. Hanuman took up the condition and asked her to open her mouth and started to grow bigger and bigger. Then suddenly he became very small and went in through mouth and coming out in a jiffy thus fulfilling her wish. Sursa was please at the wisdom of Hanuman and allowed him to go to Lanka. Normally one thinks offence is the best form of defence but it is not always so, sometimes solutions can be obtained through wit is what Hanuman conveys here for us.
In yet another instance Hanuman takes departure from Sita Devi collecting her Cudamani to show it to Lord Rama and promises her that he will be back with Lord Rama to free her. But Sita Devi carefully places a doubt whether Sugriva and his vanara were capable of crossing the ocean and taking on the mighty army of Ravana. Hanuman answered her in a very tactful way. He starts with his leader, Sugriva and tells her about his commitment to the cause. Then he mentions that the army under his leader was thousands of crores of monkeys. The number put by Hanuman should give confidence to Sita Devi. After that he mentions the overall qualities like power, perseverance and loyalty of the army towards the leader Sugriva. He finally says that the monkeys in the army were either equal or many many times greater than him when compared to strength and valor. There is not even one who is inferior to him in the army. Hanuman not only cleared the doubts of Sita Devi he also put confidence in her. It is important to raise the self-confidence of others by encouraging and inspiring them without exaggerated and embellished words.
In yet another instance Hanuman takes departure from Sita Devi collecting her Cudamani to show it to Lord Rama and promises her that he will be back with Lord Rama to free her. But Sita Devi carefully places a doubt whether Sugriva and his vanara were capable of crossing the ocean and taking on the mighty army of Ravana. Hanuman answered her in a very tactful way. He starts with his leader, Sugriva and tells her about his commitment to the cause. Then he mentions that the army under his leader was thousands of crores of monkeys. The number put by Hanuman should give confidence to Sita Devi. After that he mentions the overall qualities like power, perseverance and loyalty of the army towards the leader Sugriva. He finally says that the monkeys in the army were either equal or many many times greater than him when compared to strength and valor. There is not even one who is inferior to him in the army. Hanuman not only cleared the doubts of Sita Devi he also put confidence in her. It is important to raise the self-confidence of others by encouraging and inspiring them without exaggerated and embellished words.
Hanuman Jayanthi is celebrated twice in a year, why so???
Hanuman was born on Chaitra Purnima which is today however in the month of Margashira, Hanuman Jayanthi is celebrated to mark the occasion when Hanuman first met Shri Rama........ A true rebirth!!!
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