Hanuman had applied sindoor over his entire body to ensure long life for Ram. Sita whispered something in Ram’s ear. He instantly came down from his throne and hugged Hanuman. He was pleased with Hanuman’s sincere devotion and declared, “Hanuman is my greatest devotee. No one can ever be like him. So I declare that […]
After smearing sindoor all over his body, Hanuman returned to the palace and entered Ram’s court. Ram was in deep discussion with his ministers about some important matters. Hanuman stepped into the court quietly and sat at his usual place near the foot of the throne. Everyone in the court was quite shocked to see
One day, Hanuman observed Mother Sita smearing the parting of her hair with sindoor (vermilion). Wearing sindoor in the hair parting has been a symbol of married women, a ritual followed in India since ages. “Why are you applying sindoor in the hair parting?” a curious but innocent Hanuman asked Sita. Sita smiled gently at
When Hanuman said he would not consider anything worthy if it did not bear the name of Lord Ram, people began to murmur again. The minister said, “Don’t you think you are being unreasonable? You say you will not wear anything without Lord Ram’s name on it. What about your body, then? Can you prove
Sita’s precious necklace was soon reduced to pieces and it lay scattered all over the floor. Hanuman was known for his wisdom, knowledge and intelligence. So, no one expected such a behaviour from him. ‘Why is Hanuman destroying an expensive necklace gifted to him so lovingly by Sita?’ people started whispering among themselves. Vibheeshan, too,
Vibheeshan became the ruler of Lanka after the battle between Ravan and Ram. After a few days, he visited Ayodhya. Vibheeshan brought several gifts for Ram and Sita. He gifted a precious moti-mala to Sita. Sita wanted to present the gift to someone very dear to her. Ram instantly understood what Sita was thinking. He
Legend has it that once Hanuman was sitting on a beach in deep meditation. Shanidev, who was passing by, wanted to disturb him. After all, he was well known as a mischief-maker! So, he began to pull Hanuman’s tail. Hanuman opened his eyes and warned Shani, “Leave me alone. Don’t test my patience!” But Shani
The fight between Ram and Hanuman seemed endless, with one wanting to kill Yayati and the other to save him. Meanwhile, Vishwamitra arrived there. Hanuman saw him and said, “Master, your teacher has come.” But Ram had already strung the arrow. The arrow hit Hanuman’s chest and went inside. This time, Ram and Vishwamitra were
Hanuman had promised Yayati that he would protect him. At the same time, he did not want to fight against Ram. So, he pleaded with Ram, “Lord, I have to keep the promise given by my mother. If you wish to kill Yayati, then you will have to kill me first!” Saying so, Hanuman increased
Hanuman tried his best to persuade Ram to leave Yayati unharmed, but Ram was not willing to withdraw. Ram said, “I have to keep the promise that I made to my guru. I will kill Yayati!” He then pushed Hanuman back and moved ahead. Hanuman immediately stood in front of Ram. He said, “My Lord!
Hanuman had promised Yayati that he would save him from any kind of danger. Even when he learnt that he had to fight against Lord Ram, he did not falter. The news spread like wildfire. Ram and Sita too heard about it. Sita was lost in thought. Meanwhile, Yayati’s wife Yashodhara came to meet Sita,
Even though he was assured of Hanuman’s help yet Yayati was not sure how to narrate his plight to Hanuman and Anjana. “As I said, I am a devotee of Lord Ram. But now he wants to kill me. I don’t know what grave mistake I have committed to bear the brunt of his wrath
Yayati felt relieved when he was assured of Hanuman’s help. By then, Hanuman too arrived at the ashram. Yayati bowed before him and said, “My Lord! I am Yayati, the king of Kasi. I too am a devotee of Lord Ram. There is nobody other than you, who can save me from the danger that
Yayati became desperate when Narad advised him not to meet Ram. “O Narad! What shall I do now?” he asked. “King Yayati, do not worry. There is a solution to your problem. Immediately go and meet Devi Anjana, Hanuman’s mother! She is the only person who will be able to help you!” said Narad. Yayati
When the messenger informed Yayati that Ram would soon reach his kingdom for a war with him, he was shocked! He and his whole family–his wife Yashodhara and their children–were great devotees of Ram. So, they could not believe that Ram himself would declare war on them. ‘What wrong have I done to incite Ram’s