Hanumanji birth anniversary: Hanuman Jayanti also has special significance in Hinduism. According to the Hindu calendar, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated every year on the full moon day of Chaitra month. According to the almanac, today is Hanuman Jayanti on Saturday 12 April. So let’s know the unknown story of Hanumanji’s emergence, and also know who Hanuman’s mother Anjani was really?
Hanumanji was born on the day of Chaitra Purnima. His mother’s name was Anjani Devi. Jyotishacharya Dr. Hemil P. Lathia has highlighted some unknown facts about Hanuman’s birth and Anjana’s mother. According to him, scholars have come to know some things about Anjani Devi, including the story of her previous birth and the story of the birth of Hanumanji.
Who was Mata Anjani?
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Anjana’s mother was a nymph in the court of Lord Indra in her previous birth. His name was Punjikasthali. Once the sage Durvasa reached Indra’s court. When he was busy with some work, the work of a nymph disturbed him. In anger, sage Durvasa cursed this beautiful Apsara to become a monkey. But seeing Apsara’s request and innocence, Rishi Durvasa also stated a way to get rid of curse that she would take the form of monkey for a certain period and also be honorable.
Apsara born as Anjani
Later this Apsara was born from the womb of the wife of the monkey Shrestha Viraj and was named Anjani. Those who were married to Vanararaj Kesari and Hanumanji was born on the full moon day of Chaitra month.
Why is Hanumanji reminiscent of power?
Scholars say that if you want to do devotion for a specific work, then Hanumanji is reminded of his power. Worship is done in the name of Lord Shri Rama. There is also an interesting story behind it. Hanumanji was very fickle and mischievous in childhood, due to which once the sages cursed them in anger that they would forget their strength. On the request of other people present, the sage said that if someone reminds you of your strength, only you will get strength and you will be successful. Therefore, devotees remind them of their power in prayer.
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Hanumanji is very impressive in Kali Yuga.
Apart from his might and valor, Hanumanji is also known for his devotion to Rama. Stories of his loyalty and devotion towards Lord Rama can be heard not only in the scriptures but also from the face of the people. Even today, Hanumanji’s devotion in Kali Yuga is considered very effective. If done according to proper guidance, immediate results are found. If special devotion to Hanumanji is done according to guidance, then devotees get freedom from any of his sufferings, planetary defects, fear etc.
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