Hanuman Jayanthi

Hanuman Jayanthi, marks a symbolic acceptance of the human race's peaceful co-existence with nature and the worship of an animal as a divine creature. It is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Hanuman, the monkey god widely venerated throughout India.

Hanuman was an ardent devotee of Rama, and is worshipped for his unflinching devotion to the god.

He is also known by the names Pavanasuta, Marutsuta, Mahavira (because he exhibited several heroic feats), Bajrangabali,Pavankumar, Balabhima and Maruti. Hanuman was the Avatara of Lord Siva.

Hanuman possessed devotion, knowledge, spirit of selfless service, power of celibacy, and desirelessness. He never boasted of his bravery and intelligence. The world has not yet seen and will not see in future also a mighty hero like Sri Hanuman. During his life, he worked wonders and exhibited superhuman feats of strength and valour. He has left behind him a name which, as long as the world lasts, will continue wielding a great influence over the minds of millions of people.

It is believed that he who meditates on him and repeats his name will attain power, strength, glory, prosperity and success in life.

Hanuman Chalisa

Shri Guru Charana Saroja Raja| Nija Manu Mukuru Sudhaari
Baranaun Raghuvara Vimala Jasu Jo Daayaku Phala Chari

Having cleansed the mirror of my soul with the dust of the guru’s lotus-feet, I describe Raghuvara’s spotless glory, the bestower of life’s four fruits.

Buddhihiina Tanu Jaanike, Sumiraun Pavana-Kumaara
Bala Budhi Vidyaa Dehu Mohin, Harahu Kalesa Bikaara

Realizing that I am void of all wisdom, I meditate on the son of the Wind, may he bless me with strength, wisdom and knowledge and rid me of my sufferings and sins.

Jaya Hanumaana Gyana Guna Saagara, Jaya Kapiisa Tihun Loka Ujaagara
Raama Duuta Atulita Bala Dhaamaa, Anjaniputra Pavansuta Naamaa

Glory to you, O Hanuman, ocean of all knowledge and virtue! Glory to the Monkey lord, enlightener of the triple worlds; you are Rama’s envoy of might incomparable Anjani’s son called Pavansuta.

mahaabiira bikrama bajarangii, kumati nivaara sumati ke sangii
kanchana barana biraaja suvesaa, kaanana kundala kunchita kesaa

You are mighty, valiant, radiant as the thunderbolt, banisher of wickedness, of the wise befriender, golden-hued and brilliant and charmingly bedecked, with pendants sparkling in your ears and curly hair on the head.

Haatha Bajra Au Dhvajaa Biraajai, Kaandhe Muunja Janeuu Saajai
Sankara Suvana Kesariinandana, Teja Prataapa Mahaa Jaga Bandhana

In your hands flash the thunderbolt and banner and across your shoulder the sacred thread of munja. O Shankara’s son, the delight of Keshari, the greatness of your glory is adored all the world over.

Bidyaavaana Gunii Ati Chaatura, Raama Kaaja Karibe Ko Aatura
Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiyaa, Raama Lashana Siitaa Mana Basiyaa

Learned, accomplished and exceedingly wise, ever eager to carry out Rama’s behest you delight in listening to the Lord’s ambrosial acts, with Rama, Lakshmana and Sita dwelling in your heart.

Suukshma Ruupa Dhari Siyahin Dikhaavaa, Vikata Ruupa Dhari Lanka Jaraava
Bhiima Ruupa Dhari Asura Sanhaare, Raamachandra Ke Kaaja Sanvaare

You appeared before Sita in a subtle form, burnt Lanka in a form awesome to behold; you slew the demons by assuming a gigantic form and thus accomplished Rama’s mission.

Laaya Sanjivana Lakhana Jiyaaye, Shrii Raghubiira Harashi Ura Laaye
Raghupati Kiinhii Bahuta Badaaii, Tuma Mama Priya Bharatahi Sama Bhaaii

You brought the life-giving herb, which resuscitated Lakshmana; joyously then Rama clasped you to his bosom and praised you again and again. ‘You are as dear to me as Brahma’ he said.

Sahasa Badana Tumharo Jasa Gaavain, Asa Kahi Shripati Kantha Lagaavain
Sanakaadika Brahmaadi Muniisaa, Naarada Saarada Sahita Ahiisaa

The thousand-headed Serpent hymns your glory! So saying, Sita’s lord fondly embraces you. ‘So also Sanaka, his brothers, Brahma and the other high sages, Narada, Sarada and the Serpent king’.

Jama Kubera Digpaala Jahan Te, Kavi Kobida Kahi Sake Kahan Te
Tuma Upakaara Sugrriivahin Kiinhaa, Raama Milaaya Raaja Pada Diinhaa

Yama, Kubera, all the guardians of the directions, poets and scholars cannot sing your glory. You rendered great service to Sugriva when you brought him to Rama, who crowned him king and gave him sovereignty over Kishkindhaa.

Tumharo Mantra Bibhishana Maanaa, Lankeshwara Bhae Saba Jaga Jaanaa
Juga Sahasra Jojana Para Bhaanuu, Liilyo Taahi Madhura Phala Jaanuu

Vibhishana heeded your advice and became Lanka’s lord, which the whole world knows. Considering him to be a sweet fruit, you swallowed the sun from a distance of two thousand yojnas.

Prabhu Mudrikaa Meli Mukha Maahiin, Jaladhi Laanghi Gaye Acharaja Naahiin
Durgama Kaaja Jagata Ke Jete, Sugama Anugraha Tumhare Tete

No wonder you leapt across the ocean, carrying the Lord’s ring in your mouth. All the tasks of the world, however difficult are rendered easily possible by your favour.

Raama Duaare Tuma Rakhavaare, Hota Na Aagyaa Binu Paisaare
Saba Sukha Lahai Tumhaarii Saranaa, Tuma Racchaka Kaahuu Ko Dara Naa

You are the sentinel posted at Rama’s gate which none can enter unless you let him in. He who seeks refuge in you enjoys all blessings and with you as protector experiences no fear.

Aapana Teja Samahaaro Aapai, Tiinonh Loka Haakantein Kaanpai
Bhuuta Pisaacha Nikata Nahin Aavai, Mahaabiira Jaba Naam Sunaavai

When you remember your blazing splendour (which you alone control) and roar aloud, your thunderous voice causes tremor in the three spheres; when your name Mahavira is incessantly repeated, ghosts and goblins dare not make their visitation

Naasai Roga Harai Saba Piiraa, Japata Nirantara Hanumata Biiraa
Sankata Tein Hanumaana Chudaavai, Mana Krama Bachana Dhyaana Jo Laavai

Constant repetition of your name, O valiant Hanuman, destroys all illness and dispels all suffering. If one meditates on you with thought, word and deed, you rid one of every calamity.

Saba Para Raama Tapasvii Raajaa, Tina Ke Kaaja Sakala Tuma Saajaa
Aura Manoratha Jo Koii Laavai ,Soii Amita Jiivana Phala Paavai

Though Rama himself is a supreme ascetic, Lord of all, yet you, Hanuman, fulfilled all his missions successfully. Whoever expresses a longing to you is rewarded with countless fruits of life.

Chaaron Yuga Parataapa Tumhaaraa, Hai Parasiddha Jagata Ujiyaaraa
Saadhu Santa Ke Tuma Rakhavaare, Asura Nikandana Raama Dulaare

Your glory is famed through all the four ages, shedding its lustre on the terrestrial sphere. You are the protector of every saint and sage, destroyer of the demons and Rama’s pet.

Asta Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Daataa, Asa Bara Diina Jaanakii Maataa
Raama Rasaayana Tumhare Paasaa, Sadaa Raho Raghupati Ke Daasaa

Be thou the bestower of the eight siddhis and the nine nidhis such is the boon Mother Janaki bestowed on you. You possess Rama-the philosopher’s stone-and Raghupati’s servant you ever remain.

Tumhare Bhajana Raama Ko Paavai, Janama Janama Ke Dukha Visaraavai
Anta Kaala Raghubara Pura Jaii, Jahan Janma Hari Bhakta Kahaaii

By hymning your praises the aspirant attains Rama and forgets the sufferings of all transmigratory births. At last your votary goes to the city of Raghuvara, where taking birth, he is called Hari’s devotee.

aura devataa chitta na dharaii, hanumata seii sarba sukha karaii
sankata katai mitai saba piiraa, jo sumirai hanumata balabiiraa

He who does not cherish any other god but serves only Hanuman enjoys all bliss. If one constantly repeats the valiant Hanuman’s name, al calamities disappear and all sufferings end.

Jai Jai Jai Hanumaana Gosaaiin, Kripaa Karahu Gurudeva Kii Naain
Jo Sata Baara Paathakara Koii, Chuutahi Bandhi Mahaasukha Hoii

Glory, glory, all glory to the Lord Hanuman! Be gracious to me like my own guru. He who recites this a hundred times is freed from bondage and enjoys supreme bliss.

Jo Yaha Padhai Hanumaana Chaaliisaa, Hoya Siddhi Saakhii Gaurisaa
Tulasiidaasa Sadaa Hari Cheraa, Kiijai Naatha Hridaya Mahan Deraa

He who reads this Hanumanchalisa attains perfection, to which the Lord Shiva testifies. Says Tulasi, ‘O Lord, make my heart your dwelling-place, you who are forever in Rama’s service.’

Dohaa

Pavanatanaya Sankata Harana, Mangala Muurati Ruupa
Raama Lakhana Siitaa Sahita, Hridaya Basahu Sura Bhuupa

O Son of the wind, dispeller of all calamities, the very embodiment of all blessings! O king of the immortals, dwell in my heart with Rama, Lakshmana and Sita.

Worshipping the Monkey God
On Saturdays and Tuesdays many people keep fast in honor of Hanuman and give special offerings to him. In times of trouble, it is a common faith among Hindus to chant the name of Hanuman or sing his hymn ("Hanuman Chalisa") and proclaim "Bajrangbali Ki Jai" — "victory to thy thunderbolt strength". Once every year — on the full-moon day of Chaitra (April) at sunrise — "Hanuman Jayanti" is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Hanuman. Hanuman temples are among the most common public shrines found in India.

The Power of Devotion
The character of Hanuman teaches us of the unlimited power that lies unused within each one of us. Hanuman directed all his energies towards the worship of Lord Rama, and his undying devotion made him such that he became free from all physical fatigue. And Hanuman's only desire was to go on serving Rama. Hanuman perfectly exemplifies "Dasyabhava" devotion — one of the nine types of devotions — that bonds the master and the servant. His greatness lies in his complete merger with his Lord, which also formed the base of his genial qualities.

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Om Sri Hanumate Namah

Yatra yatra raghunatha kirtanam;
Tatra tatra kritha masthakanjalim;
Bhaspavaari paripurna lochanam;
Maarutim namata raakshasanthakam

MEANING: “We bow to Maruti, Sri Hanuman, who stands with his palms folded above his forehead, with a torrent of tears flowing down his eyes wherever the Names of Lord Rama are sung”.

Hanuman (Anjaneya)

The monkey-God

Hanuman, the monkey God is considered Chiranjeevi (will live eternally).  He is strong, full of valour, with various skills and powers.  At the same time, he is wise, a great gnani, a yogi, a brahmachari.  He had the one thought only - that of serving his Lord Rama with utmost humility and devotion. He is worshipped in the temples as Bhaktha Hanuman & Veera Hanuman.  He is seen seated humbly in front of Rama in the Rama sannidhis.  There are also separate temples for Hanuman.  As Bhaktha Hanuman, he is seen holding both hands together in prayer.  He is seen as Veera Hanuman, holding the mace in one hand and the sanjeevi Parvatham in the other.

Devotees are blessed with courage, valor, wisdom, gnanam.  He is very happy when he hears the Rama namam.  Hence repeating the Raama namam is the best way to get his blessings.

His life

Hanuman or Anjaneya is the son of Anjana Devi.  She was once a celestial maiden & was born as a monkey-woman as a result of a curse.  She was living happily with her husband Kesari.  When king Dasaratha performed a yagna praying for off-springs, he was yielded a pot of payasam (pudding) from the yaga fire.  His wives shared the prasada & thus Rama, Lakshmana, Bharatha & Shatrugana were born.  A portion of this payasam was carried by the Lord of winds - Vayu Deva & fell in the hands of Anjana Devi and she gave birth to a lovely & strong son.  Since Vayu Deva was responsible for the payasam reaching Anjana, he is also considered the father of Hanuman.

He grew up as a strong & mischievous young lad.  He could travel as fast as the wind.  He mistook the glowing sun to be a fruit & flew upto the sky & reached for the sun.  Such was his might & will power even as a child.  Lord Indra was upset & struck Anjaneya with his thunderbolt (Vajraayudham).  Vaayu Deva was upset that his son was struck & he stopped blowing.  The whole world was in trouble without winds.  All the Gods offered various powerful boons to Anjaneya, thus making him more powerful & invincible than before.  Vayu Bhagavan was pleased & started his work again.

Anjaneya was causing trouble to the rishis & others, not really realizing the might of his powerful & playful actions.  The angered rishis cursed him that he would cease to realize & recognize his powers unless someone reminded him of it.  This calmed him down & he started his lessons with the rishis.  He wanted to learn from Surya Bhagavan who is eternally traveling.  The mighty Hanuman traveled with Surya at his speed and mastered all the scriptures.  As Guru dakshina, Anjaneya agreed to serve Sugreeva, the son of Surya.  He thus became a trusted and valued minister of Sugreeva, a monkey king.

He played a major role in the happenings in Ramayana, the great epic. When Rama was banished from his kingdom Ayodhya by his mother Kaikeyi, he reached the forests with his wife Sita & brother Lakshman.   Hanuman met Rama & thereafter was with Rama forever.  When Sita Devi was abducted by Ravana, the demon king, he flew across the oceans & found Sita Devi in the Ashoka vanam in Lanka.  He consoled Sita Devi and set fire to Lanka, destroying many asuras.  He served as the emissary of peace to Ravana's court.  He assisted Rama in crossing the ocean by building the Sethu Bridge along with his vanara friends.  During the war he flew to bring the Sanjeevi mountain, full of medicinal herbs to revive Lakshmana who had fallen.  When the victorious Rama returned to Ayodhya & was crowned king, he continued to serve him, ever at his service.

Our Past Events
Ugadi (Monday March 19th)
Ugadi marks the beginning of a new Hindu lunar calendar with a change in the moon's orbit. It is a day when mantras are chanted and predictions made for the New Year. The people of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka use the Term Ugadi for this festival, the people of Maharashtra term as Gudi Padwa. Sindhis, people from Sindh, term it as Cheti Chand. A special mixture with more elaborate sauce, called Ugadi Pachchadi is prepared, which is a Paste of tamarind, jaggery, mango, neem Buds/Flowers etc. This symbolizes the fact that life is a mixture of pleasure and pain, which should be accepted together and with equanimity. Abhishekam was performed to Saibaba. Many devotees attended the temple throughout the day and the festival was concluded with Aarathi and Mahaprasadam.
Ramanavami (March 25th, 26th)
Sri-Ramnavami is dedicated to the memory of Lord Rama. It falls on the ninth day of the Hindu lunar year (or Chaitra Masa Suklapaksha Navami) and is a celebration of the birthday of the Hindu god Rama. Along with Sri Ram, people also pray to Sita . The festival commemorates the birth of Rama who is remembered for his prosperous and righteous reign. Ramrajya (the reign of Rama) has become synonymous with a period of peace and prosperity. Abhishekam performed to Saibaba. Lots of devotees from the Tristate are attended the temple throughout the day and the festival was concluded with Aarathi and Mahaprasad.
Power of Positive thinking by Sister Sabita from Brahma Kumari Samaj (Tuesday March 27th)
Positive thinking is a mental attitude that admits into the mind thoughts, words and images that are conductive to growth, expansion and success. It is a mental attitude that expects good and favorable results. A positive mind anticipates happiness, joy, health and a successful outcome of every situation and action. This was expanded and explained by Sister Sabita to the well-attended devotees at Sai Mandir to hear the talk on Positive thinking. 
Sai instrumental Bhajans by Atmic vision group (Thursday March 29th) 

Atmic Vision is stunning in its virtuosity. This is made more possible with profound capacity to touch audience members with a pureness of joy by Annada (Butto) Prasanna Pattanaik - Bansuri, Dr. Paul Erhard - Double Bass, Muthu Kumar - Tabla. Some tracks have an upbeat, dancing feel while others send you off into a space of transient, imagery-filled peacefulness. Despite heavy rain, this program was well attended by the devotees, which were concluded with Aarathi and Mahaprasad. Sai Mandir helped Atmic vision in selling the audio cd's. All three musicians were honored by Dr. Nori.
(BY: Shiva Muthiki)

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