“Also the highly-splendorous Lakshmana, the enhancer of the joy of Sumitra, offers his obeisances to you and asks of your well-being.” (Hanuman speaking to Sita Devi, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 34.35) lakṣmaṇaḥ ca mahātejāḥ sumitra ānanda vardhanaḥ | abhivādya mahābāhuḥ… Read More ›
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Doing What Is Asked Of You
“By Him I have been sent as a messenger and have arrived here in your presence. Distressed by grief over your separation, He asks of your welfare.” (Hanuman speaking to Sita Devi, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 34.34) Download this episode… Read More ›
Not Frozen In Time
“Employing the form of a deer, he distracted Rama and then took you away from that empty hermitage. You will see the fruit of that action.” (Hanuman speaking to Sita Devi, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 34.32) Download this episode (right… Read More ›
Gun Control
“He strikes with anger only at the appropriate time. He is the best maharatha in the world, and the entire world is supported by the arms of that great soul.” (Hanuman speaking to Sita Devi, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 34.31)… Read More ›
Going To War
“He strikes with anger only at the appropriate time. He is the best maharatha in the world, and the entire world is supported by the arms of that great soul.” (Hanuman speaking to Sita Devi, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 34.31)… Read More ›
Speaking the Truth Palatably
“He speaks the truth, has a sweetness of voice like the Lord of speech, possesses a handsome form, is highly fortunate, is resplendent in everything, and is like Cupid incarnate.” (Hanuman speaking to Sita Devi, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 34.30)… Read More ›
Bright Is The Moon High In Starlight
“He is splendorous like the sun. He is pleasing to the whole world like the moon. He is the king of all the worlds like the demigod Kuvera, and He is endowed with valor like the greatly famous Vishnu.” (Hanuman,… Read More ›
Talking About The Hanuman Of Other Traditions
“O King, at that time Arjuna, the son of Pandu, who was seated in his chariot, his flag marked with Hanuman, took up his bow and prepared to shoot his arrows, looking at the sons of Dhritarashtra. O King, Arjuna… Read More ›
Anukula
“Understanding Sita’s worry, the son of the wind, Hanuman, brought great joy to her by speaking words favorable to the ear.” (Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 34.27) Download this episode (right click and save) sītāyāḥ cintitam buddhvā hanūmān māruta ātmajaḥ ||… Read More ›
Slow and Steady Wins The Race
“O monkey, please discuss the glories of my dear Rama. O gentle one, like a current against a riverbank you are winning over my heart.” (Sita Devi speaking to Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 34.19) Download this episode (right click… Read More ›