We at YantraChants.com belong to the Sri Ramanandi tradition and Hanumanji Maharaj is our Ishta Devata. Many people approach Guruji for ways to perform Sri Hanuman Sadhana.
So, here we delineate some of the important aspects of Sri Hanuman Sadhana. If one follows the methodology with commitment and Bhakti Bhava, there is a lot to gain.
The basic intent and the premise of the Hanuman Sadhana process is all-round protection and attaining the Grace of Sri Hanuman ji Maharaj. The provided guidelines are based on our authentic parampara tradition, benefiting anyone who takes up the process.
Importance of Following Rules in Hanuman Sadhana
No process can be effective unless there is a predefined intent and goal. The many dos and don’ts as set by the Guru or Guru Parampara are important to train the mind and unlock the full potential of the sadhana.
Only once the foundation (rules) is set, can one dive into the actual nitty gritty and depth of sadhana.
The main purpose of rules and regulations is to maintain purity, make the intelligence steady and ensure that the mind is calm to absorb the underlying power of the sadhana process.
Serious Practice Requires Purity And Restraint
These rules and restrictions are provided as a general guideline during ideal circumstances. But, there have been cases where personal guidance has been necessary. Guruji has provided guidance to numerous aspiring seekers who wish to have a balance of both material and spiritual lives.
In cases where students live in a hostel room or consume food prepared in the boarding facility, Guruji guides them in ways that maintain sanctity despite their limitations.
At the same time, there have been people who are not able to literally apply these rules owing to the family dynamics. Here, personal guidance becomes crucial to progress spiritually without any family opposition.
These Rules prepare a Sadhaka to transition from Nama Mantras to receiving Advanced Beeja Mantra of Sri Hanuman ji Maharaj.
General Overview: Duration of Hanuman Sadhana
According to Guruji, Sadhana should not be taken up as a part time venture. Just like how a person invests himself completely through all phases of life- in school as a student or as a professional in an office setup, Sadhana too should be the focal point of life.
In fact, all other activities should revolve around sadhana. This is the most ideal approach. However, if one is not able to take up the given Hanuman Sadhana as a lifelong practice, certain fixed time durations are auspicious to maintain.
A period of 7, 21, 41, 54 or 108 days is ideal for taking up Shri Hanuman Sadhana. These are time periods in which the sadhaka must adhere to rules. Based on one’s capacity, a duration can be set for the Sri Hanuman Sadhana.
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Basic Rules and Restrictions
1. Food and Intoxication
The first and foremost is food restriction. It is important to adopt a strict vegetarian diet during the Hanuman Sadhana. While prayer can be done by anyone during any circumstance, food restrictions become essential for serious sadhana.
A strict vegetarian diet involves omitting onion and garlic. Additionally mushrooms should not be eaten. This is because they are saprophytes feeding on dead and decaying matter. Among Lentils, masoor daal (Red lentils) are dominant in Tamo Guna. They should be avoided too.
Some people categorize eggs as vegetarian. However, eggs are essentially non-veg since it is the origin of life. Therefore, one should strictly avoid it.
Intoxicants like banned drugs, nicotine (cigarettes), puffs, etc should be completely abandoned. This is because they relax the muscles to induce a sense of superficial calm.
This experience is dependent on an external agent and not brought about the conscious will of the person. Intoxication hampers a person’s ability to observe and feel the experiences brought about by genuine sadhana. It pushes a person into a more delirious condition.
On the other hand, prescribed medicines for certain psychiatric conditions, under doctor’s strict supervision have no impact on Sadhana. They must be continued to remain grounded and mentally available for sadhana.
Celibacy and Interaction
It is a must to keep away from the opposite gender. This rule is applicable for both men and women. In a worksetup where interacting with the opposite gender becomes inevitable, it is important to avoid intermingling unnecessarily or socializing.
This preserves mental energy for spiritual pursuits. Communication should revolve only around unavoidable work/projects.
If one is a householder, it is very important that one undertakes serious Hanuman Sadhana after a mutual agreement with the spouse. Maintaining celibacy is mandatory for both married and unmarried individuals.
Screen Time
Screen time has become an important consideration for Sadhana.
It is important that one reduces screen time, watching shows, reels or videos that do not serve a valid purpose. Entertainment during the Sadhana period is considered a great hindrance.
It delays progress and has also been a reason for reducing interest and motivation.
Above all, every interested seeker across all age groups should strictly refrain from watching sexual content or any content that hints or promotes vulgarity.
Sadhana is a serious undertaking that demands one pointed attention. It requires a clean mind. When we engage on social media, our involvement with it leaves a lasting impact.
The content we consume lingers for a long time in the mind, which is the core issue. Therefore, minimizing screen time or in some cases completely avoiding it becomes necessary.
However, the internet can be a boon if used effectively. The sadhana process does not tell us to renounce using the internet. One must use the internet for activities related to self growth, skill development or professional reasons.
Speech Purity
During the sadhana period one must refrain from casual talks and lewd jokes. Words should be measured and spoken. For example: Discussing and arguing about current affairs over tea with friends, talking about the past in a family gathering, etc should be avoided.
Promises should be made seldom. If one has made a word, one should be committed to keep it up. This is very crucial for Shri Hanuman Sadhana. This is because it makes a person more aligned to Dharma and the ideals of Lord Rama.
One should avoid frivolous or sarcastic actions to intimidate other people. One must consciously not harbor hatred against another.
Only then can the sadhana vidhi be categorized as Sri Hanuman Sadhana.
Mind and Body Purity
During the course of sadhana one must remain clean bodily. Morning bath is mandatory while evening bath is completely optional.
Along with reducing social interactions it is important to remain clean in thoughts. Emotions like anger, lust, envy, etc should be kept under check. Reducing unnecessary social interactions becomes necessary for sadhana to take root within one’s heart.
Guru Guidance
Sri Hanuman sadhana is a highly Guru guided process since Sri Guru Tattva is awakened through the authentic process.
It is highly recommended that one must accept a Sri Hanuman sadhana process that is blessed by Sri Guru or a sadhaka who has matured performing Hanuman sadhana over the major part of life. This is because such a sadhana can only transmute its energy to other practitioners.
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Guruji greatly advises sadhakas to take up a sadhana process as advised by your Guru and not imitate others or randomly take up a sadhana process. In this age of social media, it becomes very essential to perform sadhana under guidance so that progress can be assessed, mistakes rectified and challenges overcome.
Can Hanuman Sadhana be Done without Rules and Restrictions?
Following rules and restrictions becomes necessary when we want to enter advanced modes of Sadhana. At the beginner level, rules and restrictions are not mandatory for certain types of Hanuman Sadhana. However, more powerful sadhanas like Shri Panchamukhi Hanuman ji require more maturity and higher level of restraint.
For those who cannot adhere to the above mentioned rules and restrictions, Nama Mantra Sadhana is advised. This provision is very useful and beneficial to develop a connection with Hanuman ji Maharaj.
The range of flexibility in Santana Dharma encourages people to take the first step towards their spiritual journey. We have had people reporting to us their experiences after performing Hanumat Nama Mantra Sadhana under the guidance of Guruji. Some devotees have successfully been able to quit non-vegetarian food which seemed impossible before. They have taken up to more advanced Sadhanas for deeper experience and realizations.
The Nama Mantra Sadhana has a purifying effect on the mind. It cuts through compulsions, desires and habit patterns that hinder sadhana. Therefore, it becomes very relevant to everyone seeking the blessings of Shri Hanuman ji Maharaj.
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