Hanuman jayanthi

Hanuman Jayanti

Yatra yatra raghunatha kirtanam;

Tatra tatra kritha masthakanjalim;

Bhaspavaari paripurna lochanam;

Maarutim namata raakshasanthakam

Meaning : "We bow to Maruti, Sri Hanuman, who stands with his

palms folded above his forehead, with a torrent of tears flowing

down his eyes wherever the Names of Lord Rama are sung".

Meaning : "We bow to Maruti, Sri Hanuman, who stands with

his palms folded above his forehead, with a torrent of tears

flowing down his eyes wherever the Names of Lord Rama are sung".

Sri Hanuman is worshipped all over India-either alone or together

with Sri Rama. Every temple of Sri Rama has the murti or idol of

Sri Hanuman. Hanuman is the Avatara of Lord Shiva. He was

born of the Wind-God and Anjani Devi. His other names are

Pavanasuta, Marutsuta, Pavankumar, Bajrangabali and

Mahavira.

He is the living embodiment of Ram-Nam. He was an ideal

selfless worker, a true Karma Yogi who worked desirelessly

and dynamically. He was a great devotee and an exceptional

Brahmachari or celibate. He served Sri Rama with pure love

and devotion, without expecting any fruit in return. He lived

to serve Sri Rama. He was humble, brave and wise. He

possessed all the divine virtues. He did what others could

not do-crossing the ocean simply by uttering Ram-Nam,

burning the city of Lanka, and bringing the sanjeevini herb

and restoring Lakshmana to life again. He brought Sri Rama

and Lakshmana from the nether world after killing Ahiravana.

He had devotion, knowledge, spirit of selfless service, power

of celibacy, and desirelessness. He never boasted of his bravery

and intelligence.

He said to Ravana, "I am a humble messenger of Sri Rama.

I have come here to serve Rama, to do His work.

By the command of Lord Rama, I have come here.

I am fearless by the Grace of Lord Rama. I am not afraid

of death. I welcome it if it comes while serving Lord Rama."

Mark here how humble Hanuman was! How very devoted he

was to Lord Rama! He never said, "I am the brave Hanuman.

I can do anything and everything."

Lord Rama Himself said to Sri Hanuman,

"I am greatly indebted to you, O mighty hero! You did marvellous,

superhuman deeds. You do not want anything in return.

Sugriva has his kingdom restored to him. Angada has been

made the crown prince. Vibhishana has become king of Lanka.

But you have not asked for anything at any time. You threw

away the precious garland of pearls given to you by Sita. How

can I repay My debt of gratitude to you? I will always remain

deeply indebted to you. I give you the boon of everlasting life.

All will honour and worship you like Myself. Your murti will be

placed at the door of My temple and you will be worshipped and

honoured first. Whenever My stories are recited or glories sung

, your glory will be sung before Mine. You will be able to do anything

, even that which I will not be able to!"

Thus did Lord Rama praise Hanuman when the latter returned

to Him after finding Sita in Lanka. Hanuman was not a bit elated.

He fell in prostration at the holy feet of Lord Rama.

Lord Rama asked him, "O mighty hero, how did you cross the ocean?"
Hanuman humbly replied, "By the power and glory of Thy Name,

my Lord."
Again the Lord asked, "How did you burn Lanka? How did you

save yourself?"
And Hanuman replied, "By Thy Grace, my Lord."
What humility Sri Hanuman embodied!

His birthday falls on Chaitra Shukla Purnima

(the March-April full moon day) which is celebrated

tomarrow(9-4-2009)

On this holy day worship Sri Hanuman. Fast on this day.

Read the Hanuman Chalisa. Spend the whole day in the

Japa of Ram-Nam. Sri Hanuman will be highly pleased

and will bless you with success in all your undertakings.
Glory to Hanuman! Glory to his Lord, Sri Rama!1.

Materials required for doing pooja

!.A square-shaped table of short height, usually called Chauki.
2. Red cloth to cover the Chauki.
3. Vermilion.
4. Coloured farinaceous powder, which is applied by

Hindus on one-another’s face or/and forehead on certain

ceremonies.
5. Ghee (Butter oil).
6. Clay lamp.
7. Red Sandal.
8. Pure and Clean Water.
9. Sacred thread usually called Ydyopaweet.
10. Odorous material (perfume).
11. Unbroken rice.
12. Betal.
13. Flowers.
14. Incense powder usually called Dhoop.
15. Sweets prepared by gram-flour (Naivaidya).
16. Dry fruits.
17. Seasonal Fruits.
18. Betal-nut.
19. Mixture of milk, curd, sugar, ghee and honey, called Panchaamrit.
20. Aasan (square-shaped small mat, made of wool straw

or hay on which one person may sit comfortably.)
21. Coconut.
22. Red powder made of turmeric and lime. Usually called Rollie.
23. Aloe-wood stick known as AGRA-BATTI.
24. Incense powder’s known as DHOOP BATTI.
25. Pot of clay (pitcher) known as KALASH, after it being installed

as such, filled with water.
26. Wreath (garland of flowers).
27. Camphor.
28. Sacred red and yellow threads used in Hindu ceremonies

to tie it at writ known as KALAAWAA.
29. Cloves.
30. Turmeric Powder.
31. Soft green grass.

His diety should be applied vermilion mixed with Ghee and be

offered sweets made of gram corn on this day. His devotee

should also keep fast and then in the and of the day, he should

be offered Pooja (adoration).
It is a must that, while starting adoration of any God, (such is the

performance in Hanumanji’s case too) Ganeshji should be

venerated first by reciting his hymn.