Hanuman is one of the most
important personalities in 'Ramayana'. Hanuman is known as a popular
devotee of Lord Rama. His help made Rama to find out Sita devi easily
and then defeat Ravana in the war. Hanuman is known as different names
such as Anjaneya, Pavan puthra, Maruthi. The name 'Anjaneya' was derived
from his mother's name 'Anjana', a female vanara. Its also believed
that Hanuman is the incarnation of Lord Siva. So Hanuman is known as
'Maharudhra' too. Some believes that Hanuman is the son of 'Vayu',
the God of wind, so having the name 'Pavan puthra'.
Hanuman meets Lord Rama when he was wandering in the forest. Rama was
expelled from his country for a period of 14 years. His wife Sita and
brother Lakshmana were accompanying him. But on the way, Devi Sita
was kidnapped by Ravana, the king of Lanka. After their meeting Hanuman
brought out an alliance between Sugriva and Lord Rama. Sugriva and
his vanaras, especially Hanuman helped Rama to defeat Ravana and regain
Sita. After the Ramayana war, the time came for the departure of Rama
to heaven. Then every followers of Rama, excluding Hanuman decided
to depart with him. But Hanuman was requested to remain on earth as
an immortal sign of perfect devotee of Rama. Hanuman's version of Ramayana
is known as Hanumadh Ramayana. After the war, Hanuman scripted this,
when he was living in the Himalayas. But it was completely different
from Valmiki's Ramayana. Its believed that,When Valmiki
read 'Hanumadh Ramayana' he felt disappointed and Hanuman discarded
it.
It is hanuman's speciality, that even though he is god, he always wanted
to be the servant of his master, Lord Rama. Doing upasana for Hanuman
is very special and auspicious and he will be protecting his devotees
from all sufferings and helping for endurance in their life. It is
believed that Lord Hanuman is still living with us in Kali yuga and
blessing all his devotees.
