Today we are celebrating the birth anniversary of Shri Hanuman Ji. What can be said about Hanuman Ji—that he was as powerful as he was virtuous, and just as much filled with devotion and reverence. Most human beings, when they become very strong and gain power—what we might call becoming “right-sided”—begin to think so highly of themselves that they acknowledge no one else before them. But Hanuman Ji is a special deity, a deity endowed with unique qualities. As powerful and strong as he was, his devotion was equally balanced with his strength; as much strength as he had, he had just as much devotion within him. How he maintained and lived in this balance is something very important to understand.
When we cross over in Sahaja Yoga and acquire various kinds of powers, along with them comes balance. We love, and through the support of love—through the power of love—we remain engaged in our work and continue to perform it. In the same way, Shri Hanuman Ji was extremely powerful, and he possessed divine powers. He had the nine forms of powers—such as garima, laghima… he could become as large as he wished or as small as he wished; anima—he could become minute, extremely subtle. All these powers he attained through his devotion. This means that devotion and power are essentially the same thing.
If someone has power but no devotion, then that person becomes a demon. And if someone has devotion but no power, then that person becomes mad. The one who attains this in the middle path—whether you call it power or devotion—has every part of their being filled with it. Because of this unique quality, Bajrang Bali is worshipped extensively not only in our country but also abroad. I am amazed that even young children in foreign countries, whenever they draw any picture, often begin by drawing Hanuman Ji.
Shri Mataji has explained that Shri Hanuman represents both intelligence and strength. Some of his principal qualities are as follows:
- Destruction of ego: Hanuman is a completely devoted devotee. He controls the ego within a person and transforms it into humility.
- Power to act: Because he is the lord of the Pingala nadi, he gives us the energy to act and the wisdom to make correct decisions.
- Pure intellect: He is a symbol of prajna (enlightened intellect). He provides discernment by keeping us free from futile thoughts.
3. How to please Hanuman (a simple yogic method)
Shri Mataji has suggested some special ways to receive Hanuman’s grace and balance the right nadi:
- Recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa: Shri Mataji specifically recommends reading the Hanuman Chalisa to reduce the heat of the Pingala nadi (right side) and to attain mental peace.
