HANUMAN
Hanuman is one of the most beloved deities in Hinduism, revered as the embodiment of devotion, strength, courage, and selfless service. As the devoted servant of Lord Rama, he plays a central role in the Ramayana, helping rescue Sita from the demon king Ravana. Though blessed with immense strength, flight, and other extraordinary powers, Hanuman uses them only in service to others. His life exemplifies loyalty, humility, perseverance, and unwavering faith. Many devotees recite the Hanuman Chalisa, a devotional hymn composed by Tulsidas, to seek his blessings for courage, protection, success, and inner peace. A famous story tells how Hanuman revealed Rama and Sita living within his heart by tearing open his chest, symbolizing complete devotion and the presence of the Divine within a true devotee.
THE HANUMAN CHALISA
by TULSIDAS

