HANUMAN, the RUDRA AVATAR
In ancient Kalpa known
as Radhantra Kalpa, a Brahmin known as Kasyapa and his wife Sandhya performed a
great penance to please Aadi Shiva. Shiva, pleased with the penance, appeared
before him and asked the Brahmin for a boon. Kasyapa pleaded Shiva to be born
as his son. Shiva assured and said, “On Svetavaraha Kalpa, you will be born as
Vanara Kesri and I will be your son, named Hanuman.”
Now as we all know
that Shree Hari Vishnu, appeared from the left part of Aadi Shiva,
MOHINI
and he took Mohini Avatar. Mohini appeared
several times as per conditions.
Mohini
is an enchantress, who maddens lovers, sometimes leading them to their doom. It
is said that Mohini avatar of Shree Hari Vishnu was very enchanting.
{Many different legends tell of her
various exploits and marriages, including union with Shiva. These tales relate, among other things,
the birth of the god Shasta and the destruction of Bhasmasura,
Bhsmasura with Mohini
the ash-demon. Mohini's main modus
operandi is to trick or beguile
those she encounters. She is worshipped throughout Indian culture, but mainly
in Western India, where temples are devoted to her depicted as Mahalasa, the consort of Khandoba, a regional avatar of Shiva. It was this Mohini who fooled
Asuras and gave Amrit (Nectar) to Devas}
Shiva asked Shree Hari
Vishnu to show him this avatar. As Shiva had burned Kaamdeva (Cupid) into
ashes, Shree Hari Vishnu was afraid and sought the help of Aadishakti Tripura
Sundri (One manifestation of Parvati). Mahadevi assured to help and formed the
half part of Mohini’s body with Shree Hari Vishnu.
Aadi Shiva was roaming in jungle, it was then this
Mohini (Half part Shree Hari Vishnu and half Mahadevi Tripura Sundri) appeared
in front of HIM.
Shiva suddenly saw a
very beautiful woman playing with ball in that forest. The forest was full of
flowering plants, green grass, lovely stream and enchanting atmosphere. As the
women bounced the ball her breast trembled, her waist appeared so slim as if it
will break with every step, her feet were soft, reddish, her beautiful legs
seemed stout and beautiful and her face
was full of divine beauty with pretty eyes, she had long black curly hair
scattered all over her face. She
appeared more beautiful playing with ball. Shiva looked at the women, as she
also looked towards Shiva and smiled bashfully. Shiva gazed at her beautiful
body and she also looked him with restless eyes. Suddenly wind blew, making
that beautiful Mohini partially naked, Shiva got lustfully attracted towards
her, hold her hand and embraced her.
Shiva enchanted by Mohini
During these acts,
Shiva lost control and his seminal fluid discharged. A group of Saptrishis happened to pass
through that forest, took those seamen on leaf and carried it along with
them. Shiva lived with Mohini for a long
period and mohini gave birth to Shiva children.
Meanwhile the kalpa
changed, and Svetwaraha kalpa arrived. The Brhamin Kasyapa’s wife Sandhya took
rebirth as a celestial nymph Punjikasthala and served Deva Guru Brhispati.
It was almost two
million years back when Tretayuga of Svetawaraha Kalpa was present. Demon
Ravana became very powerful due to the siddhis he had and boons from Aadi
Shiva. The background for Hanuman birth was taking place.
Once a clestial lymph Punjikashtala was going to Brhama's abode through sky, Demon king Ravana spotted her and was enchanted with her
beauty. He forcibly raped her.
[ Ravana Narrates to Mahaparsva - O, Mahaparsva! Know a little secret
about me. I shall tell you an incident, which occurred to me long ago.”
Once I saw a
celestial nymph, Punjikasthala (by name) flashing like a flame, concealing
herself in the sky and proceeding towards the abode of Brahma.”
She was made
unclothed by me and was enjoyed forcibly. Thereafter, appearing like a crumpled
lotus, she went to the abode of Brahma.”
I think that
the matter was made known to the high soled Brahama and then the enraged Brahma
spoke to me the following words
From today
onwards, if you revel with any other woman forcibly, your head then undoubtedly
will break asunder into a hundred pieces.”]
Punjikasthala – angry
with that incident, once saw Angira Rishi while she was in Indra’s court. She
narrated her story to Rishi Angira and pleaded for help. Rishi Angira said – O
Beautiful Apsara, you will be born in mortal Earth in a Great Vanara Clan as
Anjana. You will Marry Vanara King Kesri
and will give birth to Shiva Avatar Hanuman. This Hanuman, along with king RAMA
will destroy Ravana kingdom finally killing him. In this way you will avenge
the Ravana’s misdeed towards you. After giving birth to Hanuman, you will
immediately leave earth and regain your true form and witness destruction of
Demon king Ravana with his clan and kingdom.
The terror of Demon
king Ravana was on rise and Shree Hari Vishnu decided to incarnate on Earth to
protect the universe from terror of Ravana. But long before that Brhama ji
decided to make an army to help Hari Vishnu.
Kesri son of Brhispati
and Anjana (Punjikasthala) Daughter of Monkey Chief Kunjara got married. Anjana
was very beautiful. Her beauty was unparallel in three worlds. { thickset, roundish thighs, and even the paired off
plumpish breasts, beautiful face which is well proportioned in its build...
whose pelvic-girdle is fat and ample and who is slender-waisted, and who by all
her limbs is pristine}
Shiva instructing Vayu Deva and Agni Deva before Hanuman Birth
By the order of Aadi
Shiva, Vayu Deva (Air GOD) took the Shiva Seamen from Saptrishis and carried it
with him. Anjana was strolling on mountain peak when Vayu Deva spotted her. She
was waering nice silken dress. Vayu Deva slowly lifted up that broad – eyed
lady’s auspicious and orchry silk apparel with red roaches… But she that
conscientious lady perplexedly said “who wishes to despoil my wow of one man
wife…”
On listening this, the
Vayu Deva (Air GOD) replied, I do not want to dishonor you, , hence let there
be no fear in your heart, I am all prevailing Vayu Deva, I impregnate you in a
supersensory manner. Let the male seed of great Shiva rest in your womb and you
will give birth to the bravest, beautiful and intelligent son in time to come.
Go and perform penance with your husband Kesri. Penance will make you body and
soul to fruit this seed.
Anjana and Kesri
performed great penance and worshipped Shiva.
In far of Land of
Ayodhya, King Dashratha was performing a Yagya for fulfilling the desire of
having son. Agni GOD (Fire God) appeared and presented three bowls of pudding
to the king and told to give one to each queen and after consuming it they will
bear a son. On instructions of Vayu deva a kite snatched one bowl and flew in
sky. Vayu Deva ensured its safety.
The kite dropped the bowl in jungle where
Anjana was performing her penance. Vayu Deva slowly placed the bowl on her
hands and whispered in her ears to consume it. She ate it. The pudding of agni
Deva, the power of Vayu Deva and her own severe penance created the environment
for the male power of Shiva to grow. In this way Anjana conceived a child.
In proper time Anjana
gave birth to a beautiful male child.
As soon as child took birth, she regained
her original form and became Punjikasthala again. She remembered everything,
gave a look to the new born baby and got ready to leave him. Kesri pleaded her
to stop as he was worried for new born. Then Vayu Deva assured Kesri that He
will look after the child and Apsara Punjikasthala flew towards her abode to
serve Deva Guru Brehspati.
The child born was
very beautiful, with reddish complexion. As he grew, Sun God became his Guru
(Mentor). He was named Hanuman after the name of the city of Hanumpur over
which his Guru Surya (Sun GOD) ruled.
Hanuman’s body was
hard as rock. It was so hard that even Indra’s Vajra could not pierce it. So
one name of Hanuman is also Vajra-Anga (Bajranga)
This is how one of the
greatest Hero of Svetavaraha Kalpa born. Now let us know more about Hanumana
1.
He was named Hanumana
after the name of the city of Hanumpur over which his Guru Ruled.
2.
He was named
Vajra-Anga (Bajaranga) because his body was hard as rock.
3.
He was named Mahavir
(Mighty Hero) because of the near to impossible deeds he performed.
4.
He is also called
Balibimba and Maruti.
5.
He is one of the seven
Chrinjeevis. He will live throughout the Kalpa.
6.
He is the only scholar
who has mastered nine Vyakaranas.
7.
He is the master of
eight siddhis, Nine Nidhis
8.
He is the wisest of the wise, strongest of the
strong and bravest of the brave.
9.
He has the beauty of
Shiva, Powers and will power of Shiva (Rudra)
10.
He can assume any
shape, increase his body to any hight or shrink it to the length of a nail. He
has extraordinary war skills.
11.
He is as fast as the
son of Kashyapa Prajapati and Lady Vinata GARUDA. His arma are as strong as the
wings of Garuda.
12.
He is one of the rare
powers who can travel to neither land (Patal Loka) without fear (Others are
Shiva, Godess Kalika, Bhairav, Virbhadra etc.)
13.
He who meditates on
him and repeates his name attains power, glory, prosperity and success in life.
14.
He is worshipped in
folks as a deity with magical powers and the ability to conquer evil spirits.
15. Siddhas, Rishis, Sadhus lovingly call HIM ANJANEYE (Son of Anjana)
16. He is the master of Jyotisha Shashtra. Also known as guru. He learned Jyotisha from his Guru Surya.
17. A living idol who practice Brhamcharya (Celibacy).
15. Siddhas, Rishis, Sadhus lovingly call HIM ANJANEYE (Son of Anjana)
16. He is the master of Jyotisha Shashtra. Also known as guru. He learned Jyotisha from his Guru Surya.
17. A living idol who practice Brhamcharya (Celibacy).
Shankar Son Hanuman
Birth place
Multiple places in India are claimed as the birthplace of Hanuman.
·
According to one theory, Hanuman was born on 'Anjaneya Hill', in Hampi, Karnataka. This is located near
the Risyamukha mountain on the banks of the Pampa, where Sugreeva and Rama are said to have
met in Valmiki Ramayana's Kishkinda Kanda. There is a temple that marks the
spot. Kishkinda itself is identified with the modern Anegundi taluk (near Hampi)
in Bellary district of Karnataka.
·
Anjan, a small village about 18 km
away from Gumla,
houses "Anjan Dham", which is said to be the birthplace of Hanuman. The name of the village is derived from the name of the goddess
Anjani, the mother of Hanuman. Aanjani Gufa (cave), 4 km from the
village, is believed to be the place where Anjani once lived. Many objects of
archaeological importance obtained from this site are now held at the Patna Museum.
·
The Anjaneri (or Anjneri) mountain, located 7 km from Trimbakeshwar in
the Nasik district, is also claimed as the birthplace of Hanuman
·
According to Anjan Dham, Hanuman was born on Lakshka Hill near Sujangarh in Churu district, Rajasthan.