Hanumanji is not just a symbol of strength, but from childhood, he was a living embodiment of childlike nature. Born from a part of the wind god, he naturally possessed extraordinary speed, energy, and curiosity. He was never weak—he was limitless. But young Hanumanji was unaware of his own strength.
One morning in his childhood, seeing the rising sun in the sky, Hanumanji mistook it for a ripe fruit. This was neither arrogance nor a display of power—it was simply the natural curiosity of an innocent child. With that childlike spirit, he flew toward the sun.
When Indradev saw this scene, he feared the disruption of public order. To protect the universe, he struck with his thunderbolt. The blow knocked young Hanumanji unconscious to the ground.
Seeing this, the wind god became extremely enraged. He stopped the circulation of air. There was chaos everywhere, creatures became distraught, and the gods became worried. Then, all the gods came together to revive young Hanumanji and bestowed upon him numerous divine boons—some granted immortality, some immense strength, and some invincibility.
At the same time, the sages realized that if this child continued to roam with all his power, the balance of the universe could be disrupted. But they did not punish Hanumanji, because there was no sin in his actions.
The sages devised a restraining and beneficial solution.
They declared that Hanumanji would forget his powers until a worthy person, at the appropriate time, reminded him of them.
This was no ordinary curse—it was a spiritual discipline, for Hanumanji's nature was not for display, but for service.
Time passed. Hanumanji grew up. He became the minister of the monkey king Sugriva. Extremely intelligent, humble, learned, and mighty—yet unaware of his immense power. His character was remarkable—despite being the strongest, he was also the most humble.
He could do everything, yet he considered himself only a "servant of Rama."
When the time came to search for Sita, and the ocean stood before them like an unshakable wall, the entire monkey army fell silent. No one could muster the courage to cross that vast expanse. At that very moment, Jamvantji stepped forward.
Jamvantji was not just a warrior—he was the guardian of memory. He told Hanumanji, "You have forgotten who you are. You are the one who mistook the sun for a fruit. This ocean is no obstacle for you."
These words awakened the dormant consciousness within Hanumanji. The power, once bound by restraint, was now freed for Rama's work. Hanumanji's body grew large, his mind steadfast, and he crossed not the ocean—his own forgetfulness. This is why Hanumanji never unnecessarily displayed his power. He always preserved it for Ram's work.
Hanuman's character teaches us that true power lies in self-control, and true strength is manifested in service. This story also tells us that God gives us powers, but life itself teaches us when and how to use them. And when the right time comes, He, in the form of Jambavan, reminds us of our true identity.
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