Glories and Power of Sri Hanuman ji
Sri Hanumanji Maharaj is the one of the most exquisite and compassionate forms of the Lord as a devotee. He is therefore known as Bhakta Shiromani or the crest jewel among devotees. It is said that devotion has the power to enrapture Bhagawan to such an extent that His identity as Lordship merges with the identity of the devotee. At that moment there remains no duality. Bhagawan becomes a Bhakta and vice versa.
Such is the glory of Hanuman ji Maharaj. As the Amsavatara of Lord Shiva, He embodies Shuddha Bhakti. During the advent of Sri Ramachandra, Lord Shiva incarnated as Shri Hanuman ji Maharaj to render service and set the greatest example of a Bhakta.
Hanuman ji’s devotion was so intense that Bhagawan Sri Ramachandra wholly relied on Him for accomplishing His goals. Therefore, throughout Ramayana it is Hanuman ji Maharaj who comes forth as the savior and this is most emphatically expressed in the Hanuman Chalisa.
Therefore devotees worship Him as Bhagawan as well as a Rama Bhakta. Hanuman ji Maharaj has a multifaceted identity spanning across Shaiva, Shakta and Vaishnava Sampradayas. Both Vedic and Tantrik modes of worship apply to Him. But, before invoking Sri Hanumanji Maharaj through any means, guidance is essential. Intentions and habits must be examined first because Hanumat Sadhana is powerful and should not be approached casually.
In this blog article we shall see why people turn to Hanuman Sadhana and how it can effectively be done at home.
Does Sri Hanumanji Maharaj Come When We Call?
Sri Hanumanji Maharaj is Sankat Mochan. He physically exists on earth even to this day. Does this mean that He listens to us instantly and reciting His strotam (hymns) will get us out of our troubles?
Well, this is true but in a nuanced sense. Let us understand this practically through an example.
We say that the Prime Minister of our country listens to the plea of his citizens. But, does this mean that every person who admires or elects the PM can seek a personal favour from him? We understand that it is a privilege, not available to all.
But at the same time it is not impossible to meet the PM. First of all it is important to come out of our anonymity and make ourselves visible to the PM. This is an arduous task and probably unachievable unless we get acquainted with some trusted government officials. When the person is convinced with our genuinity he connects us with the PM. In the spiritual context, this government official is the Guru whose words the Lord can never deny. Because He is the Lord’s direct representative made accessible to seekers.
Guru Kripa alone draws Sri Hanumanji towards the seeker and removes all Karmic blocks. Sri Hanuman dissolves events, circumstances and challenges only if one approaches Him through the Guru and follows instructions faithfully.
Why Do People Turn to Hanuman Sadhana?
People often get attracted to Lord Hanuman sadhana under varied circumstances. We have listed the 4 broad categories for which people approach YantraChants.com in this regard.
For seekers who want a stotram-based support, Hanuman Sahasranamam for protection explains how the hymn helps with planetary relief, fearlessness, concentration, and spiritual strength.
Cultural Influence and Upbringing
Many times deity worship comes naturally to an individual without conscious effort. This is because of upbringing and exposure to the deity as a child. Such individuals approach Hanuman ji out of awe and reverence. There is an admiration for Hanuman ji’s strength, Brahmacharya and His position as the Param Sevaka of Sri Rama. Most times, such individuals have worshipped Hanuman ji for years out of cultural influence but without any predominant mood.
Astrological Influences or Remedial Practices
When a person is pushed to the corner by unfavourable conditions one seeks answers through spiritual sciences like Astrology or Karmic Reading. Guruji says that suffering often comes in life as a doorway to connect with Bhagawan. Therefore planets like Shanidev, Shri Ketu, Shri Mangal, etc are to be respected since they serve as catalysts in spiritual evolution.
The safest way to appease Lord Hanuman for planetary relief is through regular Yantra Puja. There are several Yantras of Lord Hanuman like the Maruti Yantra, Panchamuki Hanuman Yantra, Hanuman Bhakti Yantra, etc. However, based on the current Dasha (period) and the planetary afflictions the most aligned Hanuman Yantra is suggested.
Among these options, seekers facing fear, obstacles, or karmic pressure may study Panchamukhi Hanuman for difficult times to understand its protection benefits and safe Yantra-based worship.
These are powerful yet safe means to invoke Lord Hanuman as they have their roots in Sattvika Vaishnava and Agama Tantra. Due to this, they exclusively focus on Iccha Poorti and Graha Dosha Nivaran.
At YantraChants.com numerous individuals have been guided into Hanuman Yantra Puja for overcoming malefic afflictions of planets especially Shanidev (Saturn). We are especially fortunate to have the blessings of Guruji Sri Damodar Dasji Maharaj and the Great Ramanandi Parampara.
People under the bad influences of planets often lose a lot of money in the share market. Some people also have issues of lust and loss of vitality for which they seek Hanuman Yantra based solutions. So, considering their specific concerns and planetary positions we provide them with Yantras energized by Guruji.
Guruji recommends a simple 2 minutes daily yantra worship for people with busy schedules. Along with yantra worship, the seekers chant non-Beeja Hanuman and Sri Rama nama Mantras as advised by Guruji.
Many have reported positive results within 2 to 5 months of dedicated practice. All this is due to the Grace of our Guru Parampara and the mercy of Sri Rama Darbar, whose custodian is Sri Hanumanji Maharaj.
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Can Hanuman Yantra Sadhana Help During Office Politics?
There was a case of a person who faced tough office politics and was on the verge of losing his job. For maintaining discretion, we are calling him by a pseudonym ‘Jagan ji’.
Jagan ji was sidelined from major projects and faced specific discrimination at work. He had not been promoted for a few years while his juniors were preferred and grew rapidly at the job.
How Did Karmic Reading Reveal The Real Problem?
He approached YantraChants.com after having read our blog articles. Inspired by them he decided to consult with us. We did a Karmic reading for him and found that he was in the midst of Shani Maha Dasha and a Rahu Antardasha. This exactly reflected what Jagan ji was going through. This period was challenging for him to perform at work. It had amplified his restlessness and stress levels.
Through the reading we also shared with him how his temperament and certain decisions may worsen his work experience. He found them insightful and useful to navigate through this phase.
Rahu is a general indicator for unconventional ambition. Its nature sharply contrasts with Shanidev. While both the Grahas have a role to play in ambition, their themes are different. Ambition led by Shani dev yields success on the basis of long-standing effort and patience. It is slow but solid. On the other hand, the success brought by Rahu is sudden and magnified. Its success appears and disappears unexpectedly, just like an illusion.
Shani periods teach us our core lessons by bringing forth situations that test our alignment with Truth (Dharma). If a person has his desires under check, this time period can prove fruitful and build maturity in all spheres of life.
Jagan ji’s ambitions and personal desires did not vibe well with his colleagues and superiors. While his attitude was more suited for a self made business, it conflicted with his job-ecosystem.
During that phase, the influence of Rahu created a negative impression about him to his team mates and Jagan ji was unable to read situations clearly. So Guruji, energized a Maruti Yantra for Him with an aligned Sankalpa. He also granted Him a highly powerful Hanuman Kavacha that he was asked to wear on an Ekadashi, Tuesday. He was advised to recite some nama mantras for his situation, that were provided to him by Guruji through voice notes, on request.
What Changed After Four Months Of Maruti Yantra Sadhana?
Jagan ji reported back on his own accord roughly after 4 months. He told us that he had attained a lot of mental peace during this period. A lot of things had changed on his home and office front. He said that his extremely dominating boss had resigned. The new boss who joined took a special liking for him. He was off late being preferred for important assignments
The attitudes of his colleagues became more cordial and inclusive. He was being appreciated for the new ideas he proposed since the last two months. He added that he could grasp things better and come up with creative solutions to problems. He owes the positive developments to the grace of Guruji and the Yantra Puja given to him. The devotee is still connected to YantraChants.com
Pure Devotion towards the Deity
Bhakti is the fruit of all sincere spiritual endeavors. If it is absent, then Hanuman sadhana slips to the category of negotiation with the deity. In desire-based sadhana, the deity provides if the receiver prays sufficiently in the correct manner. But, most commonly people abandon Sadhana once they begin receiving some benefits.
However, Bhakti goes beyond questions like- ‘Should I put effort’ or ‘What am I gaining out of Sadhana’. When the fragrance of Bhakti is present, Sadhana rises above the transactional attitude. The Bhakta-Bhagawan Sambandha is established by spontaneous love not on conditions. This is the ultimate and the sweetest fruit of Hanumat Sadhana because what can be better than Hanuman ji’s constant presence?
Should Hanuman Sadhana Be Done Only To Fix Problems?
One has to approach Sri Hanuman yantra and mantra sadhana with a sense of inner abandon and Shraddha (Spiritual commitment).
Sri Hanumanji Maharaj appears hard from the outside and He is. But the great devotee of Sri Rama is as soft as pure white butter from within. He has to be approached with Guru Bhakti, surrender and above all with discipline. This is a must.
The deity when pleased resolves our problems, clears our mind and brightens our life when approached through the Guru. Sri Hanuman sadhana is like a diamond, not to be approached just for fixing issues in life. Well, that can be a starting point. But the true purpose of Hanuman sadhana is to remove the cloud of unworthy dark desires within the heart.
What should be the Mood while doing Hanuman Sadhana?
One needs to understand the mood of Sri Hanumanji before taking up His sadhana. The goal is to be inspired by His life and His exceptional mood of service. When we worship the deity or His Yantra with love, the vibration of the deity approaches you with equal love. It is our faith towards Hanuman sadhana, our Bhava that eradicates the issues.
Also, it is important to honor the Guru Tattva. This is beautifully expressed by Tulsidas ji in the Ramcharitmanas-
गुरु प्रसाद सब जानिअ राजा।
कहिअ न आपन जानि अकाजा॥Translation: Know that all understanding comes through the Guru’s grace. Do not think it arises merely from oneself.
Tulsidas ji says that the grace of the guru is indispensable. When we are engulfed in problems, we are left with no energy to understand or absorb any spiritual practice. But, when a practice, mantra or Yantra is given by the Guru- it becomes a symbol of blessing. The mood of an empowered spiritual master is in sync with the deity and therefore receiving the sadhana from such a person, clears one’s heart. That is the difference between self-assessed and guru-guided Sadhana.
We must remember that our external world, our experiences are just a reflection of what we are in our minds. Sadhana fixes the mind and when the mind is fixed, through the Grace of Sri Guru, joy and abundance shall prevail in life. This is our direct experience.
Vani Devi Dasi
Rohini Devi Dasi