Under Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army gave a befitting reply to Pakistan, which promoted terrorism by attacking several terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. After the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, vermilion of several sisters and daughters was burnt. In such a situation, many people are getting emotional after hearing the name of ‘Operation Sindoor’ related to the importance of vermilion. If vermilion is seen in the context of religious faith, then it is not only an unwavering belief for married women but also an unwavering faith. The Ramayana has a story related to vermilion. When Sita Mata told Hanumanji about the special qualities of vermilion, Hanumanji himself applied sindoor. Let us learn about the religious significance of vermilion in the Ramayana.
Hanumanji wanted to give a gift to Lord Shri Rama.
According to the legend described in the Ramayana, when Shri Ram, Lakshmana and Sitaji returned from exile, Shri Ram was running the kingdom of Ayodhya smoothly. Hanumanji was a witness to the struggle between Shri Ram, Lakshmana and Sitaji. On the return of Shri Ram, Anand returned to Ayodhya after a long time. At this time, Hanuman ji, the supreme devotee and close friend of Lord Rama, wished to see Lord Rama, he asked the question to Mother Sita, Mother! What do Lord Rama like? I mean, what does he get the most? ” Mother Sita laughed after hearing this question of Hanumanji.
Sita answered Hanuman’s questions.
Sita’s mother said to Hanumanji – “Lord Shri Ram does not have so much attachment to any material object. Every creature of nature is equal for him. They are happy to see every living being. Lord Shri Ram is pleased to see the feeling of love and dedication.” When Sita was answering Hanumanji’s question, she was also applying vermilion as a farewell. When Hanuman looked at Sindoor, he asked Sita what he wore in farewell. What is the significance of this?
Mother Sita told Hanumanji the importance of vermilion
Sita Mata smiled and said, “This is vermilion. By applying it, Lord Shri Ram’s age will be longer. His happiness and prosperity will also increase, that’s why I put sindoor in the middle of my hair.” Hanumanji was pleased to hear these things of Mother Sita and said, “Will Lord Shri Ram be pleased by applying this pinch of vermilion?” Seeing the naivety of Hanumanji, Mother Sita smiled and said, “Yes! Lord Shri Ram is very happy to see the vermilion of my demand.”
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Hanumanji applied vermilion on his entire body.
Hearing the words of Mother Sita, Hanumanji thought that just as the age of Lord Shri Ram increases and he is happy to apply a pinch of vermilion, similarly applying more vermilion will also increase their happiness and the benefits. Considering this, the next day Hanumanji reached the Raj Durbar of Ayodhya by applying vermilion in demand. Seeing Hanuman like this, when Mother Sita and Lord Shri Ram asked the reason for this, Hanumanji repeated the matter said by Mother Sita in front of Lord Shri Ram. Seeing the devotion of Hanumanji, Lord Shri Ram hugged him.
Offer orange vermilion
According to the legend described in the Ramayana, the tradition of offering vermilion to Hanumanji has been going on since then. According to religious beliefs, red vermilion is considered a symbol of marital happiness. At the same time, orange vermilion is also known as a symbol of devotion, which is why Hanumanji is offered orange vermilion to show devotion and dedication to Ramji. Orange vermilion is also called yellow vermilion in many places.
