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Status of the Indian Monkey God Hanuman
Status of the Indian Monkey God Hanuman
Hanuman, alias Haruman, a Hindu mythological figure, the god monkey of the Indian epic “Ramayana”, has four faces and eight hands, and rescued Sita, the wife of Rama, the prince of Ayudhya, Fight with the Rakshasa demon Ravana. Rama is the incarnation of the great god Vishnu.
Rama’s wife, Sita, was very beautiful and was kidnapped by Ravana, the ten-headed demon king of Langka City. Rama helped the Monkey King Sugalipa win the throne on the way to find his wife. The Monkey King sent his general Hanuman to follow Rama to find his wife. Hanuman was brave and agile, able to fly through the clouds and fog, set fire to the Langka Palace, steal immortal grass, and finally helped Rama conquer a strong enemy and rescue Sita.
The story of the god monkey Hanuman is a masterpiece in Indian mythology. Hanuman is not only well-known in India, but also respects him as a hero in the hearts of the people of Southeast Asia.
India’s great epic with a long history, the Ramayana, was originally written in Sanskrit, and the monkey god Hanuman is one of the protagonists. It was written no earlier than 300 BC. It tells the story of Hanuman helping Prince Rama of Ayodhya to free the princess Sita from the hands of the demon king Ravana, burn down the demon king’s Langka city, fly to the Himalayas to retrieve the medicinal herbs and save them. Rama’s wounded soldier.
Rama tried his best to help him in return for his immortality. The poet praised the magic power of the monkey with enthusiasm, sang the mercy of the monkey, and praised the heroic bravery of the monkey.
Hanuman is also mentioned in another Indian epic, the Mahabharata.
It is said that the Bhima met Hanuman once in the forest during the expulsion of the Bandu brothers. The monkey’s long tail just blocked his way. He tried his best, but couldn’t move his long tail at all. At this time, the monkey told him that they were brothers (Fujun was also the son of Fengshen Fayu), and announced the different duties and responsibilities of the four surnames. The Doctrine of the Four Yogas. Hanuman was revered as a teacher of scholarship and a patron of farming.
Characteristics of Hanuman in Hinduism
According to legend, Hanuman can fly in the air, his face and body can be changed at will, and he can move mountains and seas. He also said that Hanuman’s face is like a ruby, his hair is golden, his body is tall, his tail is very long, his roar is like thunder, he is extremely powerful, he can move mountains and catch clouds.
It is said that when Hanuman was born, he saw the sun and thought it was edible, so he grabbed it in his hand. In order to save the sun from accident, Indra hurriedly struck Hanuman’s jaw with thunder. Hanuman is therefore also known as “the one who was struck in the jaw”.
With four faces and eight hands, he rescued Sita, wife of Rama, the prince of Ayodhya, and fought against Ravana, the Rakshasa demon. He is extraordinarily intelligent, his strength is overwhelming, he is good at flying through the clouds, changing his image and helping Prince Rama many times. He is the embodiment of wisdom and strength.
Hanuman has always been very obedient to the gods, obeying the orders of the gods, and is a typical devout believer.
Hanuman had great respect for the three gods.
Hanuman’s Experience in Hinduism
Hanuman is the son of Fengshen, and he has an extraordinary experience when he was born. Hanuman learned from the true inheritance of the first ancestor, the Great Brahma, and specializes in eliminating evil and promoting goodness in the three worlds of heaven, earth and underworld . His weapon, the tiger-headed Ruyi golden stick, has made great contributions in hoeing demons and shoveling demons, strengthening the righteousness and eliminating evil spirits. Its origin and whereabouts are both surprising and confusing.
Hanuman’s spirit of practicing kung fu since he was a child has touched all gods and gods. He was given divine power by the gods. His kung fu and mana are unparalleled in the world. The huge power generated by the combination of bravery and bravery can’t stop him from any difficulties and obstacles.
Rama led the monkey army to enter Langka Island, Hanuman killed the ten-headed demon king Ravana, and rescued Rama’s beloved wife Sita… All are the fruits of his wisdom, courage and justice. Hanuman possesses boundless mana and unpredictable abilities. He can hold mountains with one hand. He can cross the sea in one step and hold the sun god under his arm. The story of how he saved Brother Rama’s life and overturned the river several times is amazing; .
The Status of Hanuman in Hinduism
There are two huge Hanuman statues in New Delhi, one is in the middle of the temple complex, it is as high as five or six floors, and the other is next to an elevated road that reaches his waist. Such a tall statue of Hanuman really surprised reporters.
There are not many high-rise buildings in New Delhi, and the statues of some political figures erected on the streets are almost life-size. Most of the residents live in low and dilapidated houses. However, the Hanuman statue is so large that it can be seen position in the heart.
Why do people worship the monkey god so devoutly, and how do they express their respect for him and pray to him for blessing? An old Indian tells a story that on a Tuesday morning Hanuman felt hungry and came to Rama’s wife Sita for something to eat.
He saw that Sita’s hair was painted red at the parting and asked why. Sita told him that if a woman wanted her husband to live a long and healthy life, she would paint red all her life. Hanuman thought, if I put cinnabar all over my body, wouldn’t my master Rama be immortal? So he painted himself red all over and went to see Rama.
Since then, people have paid tribute to Hanuman by dissolving cinnabar in oil. The ceremony of painting Hanuman statue with cinnabar is called “dressing Hanuman”. So Hanuman is always red all over.
People worship Hanuman. On the one hand, they pray for Hanuman, who is highly skilled, to help them overcome difficulties. On the other hand, because Rama once promised that as long as he pays tribute to Hanuman with cinnabar and oil, Rama will bless his wishes come true. .
Hanuman is not only worshipped in India, as long as there is Hinduism, there are generally statues or portraits of Hanuman. In Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, there is a Hanuman Dhoka Palace. On the side of the palace gate, stands the statue of Hanuman, with a red umbrella covering the head to shield the sun and rain.
