Hanuman! The Eternal Hero & An Inevitable Role Model

Why search somewhere else when we have our Hanuman ji representing all the energies and higher qualities to lead our lives most efficiently and contribute more brilliantly to the people around? Yes! Our dear Hanumanji, who is dear not only to the heart of the Lord Rama but also to the countless devotees of the Lord all over the world.

The capacity to face our lives in these times of extreme turmoil and unpredictable situations all over the world, we need extraordinary wisdom coupled with higher courage and dedication for a greater cause for ourselves and for the country as well as at the level of humanity. Let us see what we can learn from Shri Hanuman ji.

Atulita baladhamam - Hanumanji is the incomparable source of strength. To face life, this is what we need primarily and by invoking Lord Shri Hanumanji, he bestows us with great energy.

Hemasailabhadeham - His body is in the colour of golden hue, representing higher brilliance. His body radiates great energies and one who basks in His radiance shall derive greater physical health and higher wisdom to take right decisions in life. Learning to bask in his radiance is what all the worshippers (upasakas) practice in their lives. He throws such a brilliant light into our lives that we gain tremendous clarity to make the right decisions in the light that shines over us. Banking upon His grace would do all wonders. Just one has to taste it once, and He takes charge of our lives, especially when we do not know what to do.

Danujavanakrushanam - Hanumanji is the fire that burned all the rakshasas. He subdued them and eradicated all the rakshasic forces who were bent upon destroying the lives and beauty of the order in the world. There are also many negative pulls within our personalities that try (sometimes succeed also) to divert us from the true purpose of our lives. These inner unsolicited forces of destruction demotivate us from time to time and plant all negative thoughts of uncertainty and depression. By invoking Lord Hanumanji, we are well taken care of, both within and without. Of course, the power of invocation backed by faith provides us with greater insights and many experiences that one has to taste in one’s life.

Jnaninaam agraganyam - Knowledge is power. Knowledge thrusts us to perform. Knowledge is the key to surging ahead. Knowledge gives us confidence. By praying to Lord Hanumanji, He empowers us with the right knowledge.

Sakala guna nidhanam - A treasure house of all virtues. Values, when lived, become virtues. Values protect us first and form an impenetrable armour we can wear in our lives without hesitation.

Vanaranam adheesam - A great leader who can lead our restless minds by calming them from time to time, as he guided vanaras towards victory.

Raghupati priya bhaktam vaatajatam namami - All His virtues are due to his devotion to his Master, Lord Shri Rama. He demonstrated to us that strength comes from HIM, not from our egocentric personalities. When we surrender our ego to the Lord, all true miracles happen in life.

Authored by: Swami Chidrupananda
The writer is Acharya, Chinmaya Mission, Noida. The Mission is celebrating its 75th year with a havan and mass chanting of Hanuman Chalisa at Noida stadium on Feb 7, 2026.