A Hindu Perspective by Balliram Chadee. M.Hin.

 www.thehanumanmission.com. bally@thehanumanmission.com

or Bally 416-992-2487.

Topic: Hanuman Jayanti: The Importance and Significance of Hanuman Jayanti, Why? How? Benefits?

Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated in March April timeframe, on Purnima or Full Moon, the actual date depending on the planetary calculations for the given year. This observance carries with it deep significance and symbolic compliance for millions of Hindus around the world on an annual basis, especially to Hindus from the Caribbean Area, which is usually referred to as “Hanuman Country”.

Hanuman is the Eleventh Rudra or Manifestation of Lord Shiva and has his healing and glorious powers expounded with great depth in the Ramcharitmanas or Holy Ramayan for centuries now. Hindus and even non Hindus seek Hanumanji usually in three situations of life; commonly once a year for their “yearly Hanuman puja”, worship at Hanuman Jayanti annually as will be this year on Monday April 2 nd, 2007 or thirdly during situations of crisis when all else seem to be failing such as in Sickness, a dying situation or in actual death, after which usually as with most forms of worship when we get results, we shelf the deity who brought us that happiness for the next year, or sometimes forever. Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated to honor, worship and glorify our Patron Saint, the Lord of Virtue, Strength, Success and Vigor to bring happiness, richness and peace to our lives.

Hanuman Jayanti literally means the day of observation of this manifestation without beginning or end but present forever. Hanumanji’s glories have been explored, studied and research for centuries around the world by scholars of all backgrounds, races and religions and yet no one ever has been able to truly understand the power, strength and effectiveness of this Avatar of Hinduism. On this day Hanuman Puja is done honoring him with special baths, items, clothes, jewels etc. After this initial puja, the Chanting or recitation of 108 Hanuman Chaleesas are done again in his celebration. “Prashad”, “Parsad” or “Prashadam”, the spiritual offering of food made during his prayers are offered, with “Roat”, a special must have for Hanumanji Puja, which is made of milk, sugar, flour, etc and deep fried in ghee or clarified butter. Some people offer 108 “roats: one for each chaleesa which is sung.

Special Malas and Flowers usually RED, to really celebrate Hanumanji on this day is very common. Worship is done with the offering of coconuts which is believed to take away their pains, troubles, distress and misery. Some people relate this day as the Birthday of Hanumanji also and treat him very special for his guidance over them during the year. Hanumanji is the living avatar or deity in this age, the dark age or “Kali” re; “Kaliyuga”, as Hindus refer to it. His glories as we know have taken up one entire section of the Ramayan called “Sundar Kaand”, the beautiful section. Hanumanji is no stranger to Hindus or seekers of curiosity from other religions. His worship has been met with challenge, doubt, ridicule, frustration and criticism by many, some Hindus and non Hindus alike. The worship of Hanumanji is easy to entertain and reach but the rewards of Hanumanji are very difficult to achieve. Many people go with the theory that Hanumanji will take care of all your problems, just do a puja, and pray to him then and the rest is history. My dear friends, he will take care of you, always have and always will. BUT how you get your rewards, depends on your dedication and the service you render to him; it is that simple as 1, 2,3 with no rocket science or special knowledge required. As you sow, so shall you reap….give a lot, get a lot. Give a little; well you get the idea….yes, get a little.

Many have sought Hanumanji to save their troubles only after everything else have failed. There is still time and he is the most compassionate Lord who will welcome you with open arms. Hanumanji is a “Chiranjeev” which means he is living and will live here on earth until this Kalpa or cycle is dissolved and the new cycle starts. The hardest darshan or rewards from spirituality to obtain or receive is from Hanumanji because he is a perfectionist, an ideal character, an embodiment of sincerity, virtue, ethics, honesty, and determination as he always gets done what he wants. The most miracles performed in Hinduism are performed in his name and he is the only living embodiment of Hinduism and Hindu Celestials who have two days of worship dedicated to him, a privilege non other ever had or have. Hanumanji was instructed to stay here on earth after the epic of Ramayan was over, so he can take care of all children of the Almighty God above. Hanumanji is an Avatar, a Divine Celestial being, a Manifestation of the Supreme abode and that is a fact. Hanumanji NEVER WAS, IS NOT NOW and NEVER WILL BE A MONKEY… there is no documented evidence anywhere yet that a monkey can speak Sanskrit, that a monkey can serve God, that a monkey has mastered all 64 branches of Vedic knowledge, that a monkey has done what man and god were unable to do as seen in Ramayan….then how can it be conceived by so many of our educated spiritualists, both Hindus and Non Hindus that we pray to a monkey or monkey god? Hanumanji was a “Vanar”….Sanskrit word which does not translate to monkey. Now that I have shared some knowledge with you, as a Hindu hopefully you would be in a position to offer an opinion on this subject. Because of these unique qualities, Hanumanji has captured the hearts and devotions of millions around the world. Hanuman Jayanti is so special and powerful to so many, even non Hindus. I have spent five full years researching Hanumanji and can be quoted on these facts. I have no fear of contradiction in discussing with anyone who disputes these pieces of information, which has been the foundation of the formation of The Hanuman Mission, of which I was blessed to materialize with Hanumanji’s Darshan.

Please join us to celebrate Hanuman Jayanti on Monday April 2 nd 2007 at HMS Hall, Ajax (behind the Ajax Hospital) from 9:00am to 12 noon. Chanting of the 108 Chaleesas from 12:30pm to 6:00pm. Purnima Puja and Havan starts from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.