Questions tagged [hanuman]
Hanuman is one of the central characters of Ramayana. He is a devotee of Rama and the son of Vayu.
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When did Mainda and Dvivida drink Amrita with the permission of Brahma?
Mainda and Dvivida are the valiant lieutenants in the army of Vānara. They are the sons of Ashwini Kumaras. Hanuman describes the plight of Lanka to his fellow vānaras and praises every Vānara ...
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Where is the meeting of Rama and Hanuman in their childhood mentioned?
I have read somewhere that rama firstly met hanuman when he was 5,
As per the story Lord Shiva took a madari form and took Hanuman with him to let him meet his lord. and later when they arrived ...
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What scriptures describe the origin of Arjuna's monkey flag?
In the Mahabharata, Arjuna is frequently described as Kadipdhvaja, or the one who has a monkey flag. In the popular imagination, this flag is associated with Hanuman. And this association does have ...
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Are any English translations of the Parashar Samhita available online?
The Parashar Samhita is an interesting book that chronicles the life of Lord Hanuman as narrated by Rishi Parashar, the author of Parashar Smriti and the Parashar Hora Shastra. I found the Sanskrit ...
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Scriptural references for Hanumāna Jyotish
I came across this book, Hanumāna Jyotish ( हनुमान ज्योतिष ) which has been compiled by various astrologers under several different publications and all of them, supposedly attributes the original ...
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Origin of Bajrang Baan
In which scripture Bajrang Baan is mentioned and is there are multiple versions or one version of Bajrang Baan?
One version can be found on Hindupedia.com
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Looking for that passage or verse from Ramayana where Rama acknowldeges the power of Bhakti
So pleased with Hanuman at a certain time in Ramayana Lord Rama declares that by dint of his love and Bhakthi Hanuman has become in fact even more powerful than himself (Rama)... a sort of win-over. ...
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What is the story of the Pishacha who overheard the Bhagavad Gita?
As I discuss in this question, by far the most popular school of Hindu philosophy is the Vedanta school. But there are five other Astika or orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy: Purva Mimamsa, Samkhya,...
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Why all Hindus won't celebrate Hanuman Jayanti on same day?
In South India, especially Tamil Nadu Hanuman Jayanthi is celebrated
on the Margazhi month of Moola nakshathram. It is said that Lord
Hanuman was born during that month.
In Telangana and ...
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What scriptures describe Narasimha turning into a mountain after killing Hiranyakashipu?
The most famous tenple for Vishnu's man-lion incarnation Narasimha, whom I discuss here, is Ahobilam, the place in Andhra Pradesh where Narasimha killed the demon Hiranyakashipu. But there's another ...
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Is 'Sanjeevani Booti' known to be present in current times as well?
We have read about the use of Sanjeevani Booti in Ramayana, which was used to cure Lakshmana and the Vanara army when they were unconscious and on death bed. I want to know what particular type of ...
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Why is Hanuman considered as a partial avatara of Lord Shiva as opposed to a full avatara?
HanumAn is said to be an ansha avatar of Lord Shiva. With an ansha avatar being defined as a partial avatar. Where is the proof of HanumAn being a ansha avatar from the hindu scriptures?
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Significance of the bed time mantra
One of the mantras, which we usually recite before going to bed is,
Ramaskandam Hanomantham Vynatheyam Vrukodharam
Shayanesha Spatenithyam Dhuswapnam Thasyanashyathi
which is a prayer to Hanuman,...
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In which year of exile did Hanuman meet Bhima?
It is said that Hanuman met Bhima for the first time when the latter was going through the 13 year exile period but do scriptures tell anything about the exact year in that period when the two met?
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What are the varnas (castes) of Lord Hanuman and Jambavan?
Hanuman was the child of Añjanā and Kesari. Both Anjana and Kesari belonged to the Vanara clan.
Is the Varna System mentioned in our scriptures applicable only to human beings or is it applicable to ...
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Did Hanuman ever meet Lord Dattatreya?
Did Hanuman ever meet Lord Dattatreya?
Any incident involving both?
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Was there a fight between Lord Hanuman and Lord Parasuram?
I am eager to know that when did Lord Hanuman meet Lord Parasuram for the first time and is there a story which says there was a big fight between Lord Hanuman and Lord Parasuram? If so then when and ...
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Why one should not consecrate water to Lord Hanuman?
I went to a temple about a few weeks ago. On the wall of this temple, it was written that it is prohibited to consecrate water to Lord Hanuman according to scriptures. At that time, I could not ask ...
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Who was the KALARATRI that was mentioned in Sundara Kanda?
While declaring that he was a messenger of Sri Rama, Sri Hanuma admonishes Ravana, who practiced severe austerities and got so many boons, and yet abducted Sita.
लक्षिता इयम् मया सीता तथा शोक परायणा...
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Hanuman vs Narad music competition
What is the story of sage Narada and Lord Hanuman's music competition?
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Any scriptural references of Hanuman being known as Giridhara- Upholder of Mountain?
"Giridhara" literally means Holder of the Mountain.
When Shri Krishna wanted to break the ego of Indra, Shri Krishna lifted Govardhan mountain on his finger. After this He was given the name ...
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Who was the guru of Vibhishana?
I found the following dialogues between Shri Hanuman and Vibhishana while going through Sundara Kand of Shri Ramcharit Manasa. And I came to know that Vibhishana is a true devotee of Lord Shri Rama ...
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Wife of Lord Hanumāna?
As per this QnA on this site itself, it gives complete details of Lord Hanumāna getting married and having family.
No, Hanuman was technically not a bachelor (Brahmachari). His wife was
Suvarcalā (...
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Is there any Hindu sect which considers Lord Hanuman as Supreme Brahman?
I would like to know if there are any sects like Vaishnavas,Shaivas or Shaktas who consider Lord Hanuman as the Supreme God(Brahman). Not including smartha sect which considers all Gods as Supreme.
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Is a devotee of lord Hanuman required to maintain his chastity?
I usually feel guilty when I feel attracted towards a girl due to the fact that I'm a hanuman bhakt.
As from what I've heard from my elders that Hanuman bhakts are required to maintain their chastity ...
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What happened to Hanuman's son Makardhwaja after he became the king of Patala?
I need to know the detailed story of Makardhwaja the son of Hanuman.
I know that he was born from sweat of Hanuman. Hanuman and Makardhwaja both met in Patala when Hanuman was searching for Rama ...
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What is the story of Sītā (wife of Rāma) killing Śatānana Rākṣasa?
Sītā with the help of Hanumān killed a Rākṣasa called Śatānana (hundred headed). What is the story of it and which scripture includes it?
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What is the story of Arjuna becoming depressed when lord Hanuman tested him?
I have read somewhere that Arjuna became depressed in the test by lord Hanuman and he got some lessons from the lord. What is the story from the scriptures?
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How was Hanuman able to burn Lanka down?
While searching for Sita in Lanka, Sri Hanuma saw many arches/windows/doors made of gold, some houses decorated with gold, floors studded with many precious stones.
When Sri Hanuma started setting ...
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Are the medicinal plants in Sri Lanka proofs of Hanuman?
I am wondering whether the medicinal plants in Sri Lanka are really proof of Hanuman's feat of bringing the mountain of medicinal plants for Lord Ram's aid.
Or is their existence just a co-incidence, ...
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Is there any scriptural basis for the claim that Europeans/White people are vanaras and belong to Hanuman's lineage?
According to some Europeans, they were treated as untouchables in the 17th century in India. According to the Nepali civil code of 1854 they were "Pani Na Chalne Chhoichhito Haalnu Naparne" ...
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Mantra to see Lord Hanuman
Is this a mantra by which Lord Hanuman can be seen?
Mantra-कालतंतु कारेचरन्ति एनर मरिष्णु,
निर्मुक्तेर कालेत्वम अमरिष्णु।।
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What is the scriptural origin of Dashakshri mantra hum pavannandanaya swaha?
Hum Pavannandanaya Swaha is Hanuman mantra and it is also called Veer Sadhna mantra.
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Hanuman panchakavacha in any scripture
Is there any mention of hanuman panchakavacha.I mean in any scripture.I know that hanuman pancharoop is mentioned in ramayana but i am talking about mantra??
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In which scripture does Hanuman fight with Balarama?
I remember watching on TV Hanuman eating some fruits from an orchard and Balarama challenges him not knowing that he was Hanuman.
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Did Hanuman make promise to Vali's mother that he won't kill Vali?
I saw some videos on YouTube in which mother of Vali did request to Hanuman that if in any case there is any situation of war between you and Vali then promise me Hanuman, you won't kill Vali. Hanuman ...
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Kaal Bhairav idol vs Hanuman idol in Goddess temples
I have seen that at some temples especially of Mother Paravati, there are statues of Kaal Bhairav whereas in others there are statues of Hanumanji. Why is this difference?
Is it because the shakti ...
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Can avatars be the son of same God?
Please explain why and how sometimes sons are considered as avatars of certain gods. In some tales, Hanuman is the avatar of Shiva while in others, he is his son.Please explain.
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What is Ayyappa and Hanuman god of?
Shiva is the god of Destruction,Vishnu is the god of preservation and Brahma is the god of creation.Durga is the goddess of power,Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth and Sarawati is the goddess of wisdom....
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Can you please provide the meaning of Hanuman Vadvanal Stotra in English and explain its benefits?
Please provide the line by line meaning of Vadvanal Stotra in English along with the benefits. Thank you.
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Did any Rishi tell that Lord Hanuman would compose Brahma Sutra Bhashya?
I read somewhere, that in Valmiki Ramayana, a Rishi predicted that Lord Hanuman would compose Brahma Sutra Bhashya in future.
Is this true?
Where exactly in Ramayana is it mentioned?
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Why is lord hanuman worshipped in the form of stone, side faced & not in form of photo?
In many temples, we see lord hanuman carved on a big stone covered with sindoor and Hanuman facing sided. Why there won't be his vigraha just like other gods? Is there any story behind his side ...
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Is there any esoteric meaning of Hanuman Chalisa?
Is there any esoteric meaning of Hanuman Chalisa ?
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Can anyone give me a list of people mentioned in our ancient texts who attained Siddhis through meditation only
By siddhis, i mean the superpowers mentioned in Hanuman Chalisa, Asta Siddhis like growing large and small, flying and other powers.
Can someone give me a list of people who attained super powers ...
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Which scripture describes Hanuman as Brahman?
Hanuman is a well-known god of Sanathana Dharma. He is popularised as a dootha for Rama. But, many believe that Hanuman is a saguna brahman.
Is it true that Hanuman is a Brahman? Which verses from ...
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Importance of kasam in Hinduism?
Is kasam same as vachan/shapath? What if It is taken in a fit of anger, that you won't talk to so and so person and it is taken in the name of your deity. Does it have dharmic importance, if yes, is ...
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Authenticity of Hanuman searching for Rama's ring and realizing the nature of time
There is a story over internet and the story goes like this
When the time came for the departure of Rama, Yama says to Rama that
he cannot able to come to earth because of the presence of Hanuman....
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Who is Kaal Purush?
I watch the TV Series called Jai Jai Jai Bajrang Bali.
There Ravana (king of Lanka) tries to stop Kaal Purush after Kaal Purush denies to answer Ravana's questions. He is shown as a person who rides ...
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A question on chronology of Muktika Canon
I have read Upanishads are 108 , and in the Muktika Canon , Sri Ramchandra enumerates their name to Hanuman when Hanuman asked him the way to salvation.
As far as my knowledge, Upanishads were ...
