God
Lord Hanuman
Why He Matters
In the Ramayana, Hanuman becomes the living image of devotion, fearless action, and unwavering loyalty to Rama.
Stories
Hanuman Tries to Swallow the Sun 1 One day, while Hanuman was still an infant, an incident occurred that astonished even the devas. Añjanā Devī had gone into the forest to gather fruits, leaving her little son... Hanuman's Divine Parents 2 After the coronation of Śrī Rāma in Ayodhyā, Sage Agastya narrated to Him the story of Hanuman's birth. Before recounting Hanuman's wondrous childhood deeds, Sage Agastya... Hanuman's Mischief and the Forgotten Powers 3 Blessed with the protection of the devas and endowed with immeasurable strength, Hanuman spent his childhood happily wandering through forests and the āśramas of rishis. Though... Hanuman Becomes the Disciple of Sūrya Deva 4 As Hanuman grew older, his playful nature gradually gave way to a deep desire for learning. Having observed the vow of brahmacharya, he resolved to seek a worthy guru who could... Hanuman Meets Śrī Rāma for the First Time 5 Having completed his studies under Sūrya Deva, Hanuman entered Kiṣkindhā and became the trusted minister of Sugrīva, thus fulfilling the promise he had made to his guru. In... Hanuman and the Hospitality of Mainaka 6 As Hanuman crossed the vast ocean in search of Sita, the gods, sages, and celestial beings watched him with admiration. Seeing the mighty vanara soaring tirelessly through the... Hanuman and Surasa 7 While Hanuman was flying across the ocean toward Lanka, the Devas, Gandharvas, Siddhas, and great sages decided to test his strength, courage, and intelligence. They approached...