Hanuman: The Devotion and Power of the Monkey God
An interpretive look at the stories of Hanuman, one of the most beloved gods of the Hindu pantheon
• Contains 36 of the most important Hanuman stories with commentary on spiritual lessons, yogic practices, and Vedic astrology • Reveals how Hanuman symbolizes the human mind and the highest potential it can achieve • Explains how Hanuman has the ability to bestow strength and devotion Best known for his role in the Ramayana, Hanuman’s playful nature, amazing physical powers, and selfless devotion to Lord Rama have made him one of the most beloved gods in the Hindu pantheon. As a monkey, he symbolizes the ever-restless human mind. He teaches us that, though everyone is born an animal, anyone can attain the heights of spiritual evolution through perseverance and ardent discipline. Having perfected his mind through bhakti (selfless devotion) to obtain his powers, Hanuman embodies the highest potential we can achieve. In this book, Vanamali recounts 36 legendary Hanuman stories--from his birth to his adventures in the Ramayana--and reveals the spiritual lessons, yogic practices, and Vedic astrology aspects they contain. Vanamali shows how Hanuman has the ability to bestow selfless devotion and strength to his devotees and that following his example is the surest path to attracting the blessing of Rama. |
Contents
Cover Image Title Page Dedication Foreword by Sri Krishna Das Introduction
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MahaviraThe Historic Hanuman
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AnjaneyaSon of Anjana
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Kesari PutraSon of Kesari
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Vayu PutraSon of Vayu
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MarutiFlight to the
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Kesari NandanaHanumans Education
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JitendriyaConqueror of the Senses
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DaityakulantakaThe Fall of Kumbhakarna
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Lakshmana PranadhataSavior of Lakshmana
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KapindraThe End of Indrajit
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MahabalaJourney to Patala
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RudrasyaSoonuFight to the Finish
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VirupaThe End of Ravana
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UttamanTrial by Fire
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SahasravadanaReturn to Ayodhya
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Sugriva MitramFriend of Sugriva
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RamadasaThe Famous Encounter
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PranadevaThe Killing of Vaali
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RamadhutaMessenger of Rama
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SundaraThe Book of Beauty
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Pavana PutraSearch for Sita
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Sankata MochanaDispeller of Sorrow
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BajarangabaliThe Burning of Lanka
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ShooraThe Faithful Servant
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MahatmanRavanas Council of
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BhaktavatsalaRama Gives Sanctuary
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MahatejasvinThe Siege of Lanka
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VatamajaThe War Continues
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ShubanganaDharma Triumphs
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VeeraSita Abandoned
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RamapriyanThe Ramayana
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LokabanduAshwamedha Yaga
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TapaswinDwapara Yuga
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BhimaThe Mahabharata
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ShubhamKali Yuga
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Mangala MurtiThe Auspicious Form
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Appendix One Poems on Hanuman
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Glossary of Sanskrit Terms
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Bibliography
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Common terms and phrases
Angada Anjana Anjaneya Arjuna army arrows ashrama asked Aum Sri Hanumathe Ayodhya beautiful begged beloved Bharata Bhima blessed boon Brahma brother celestial CHALISA BY TULSIDAS chariot curse death demon devotion dharma divine earth elephant eyes face father fear feet fell folded palms forest Garuda gate gave gods golden ground HANUMAN CHALISA head hear heard heart horse huge husband immediately incarnation Indra Indrajit Jambavan jumped Kesari killed king Kishkinda knew Krishna Kumbhakarna Lakshmana looked Lord Lord’s Mandodari mantra Maruti monkeys mother mountain Narada never night ocean once palace Prostrations rakshasas Rama Rama and Lakshmana Rama’s RAMACHARITAMANAS Ramayana Ravana realized sage Shani Shatrugna Shiva Sita Sita’s Sri Hanumathe Namaha started story Sugriva tail temple thought told took trees TULSIDAS TULSIDAS Aum Sri Vaali Valmiki vanaras Vayu Vibhishana Vishnu whole wife wind woman words worship