By site-JS4d4Q
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June 19, 2025
Who is Hanuman? Short description for light readers: A spiritually evolved being that reflects Gods strength and devotion for yogic breathing and meditation. More for those liking to be “In the know”... What is a Deity? Deities, like the characters in parables, teach a spiritual lesson. Found in Ancient Sacred Hindu Texts, the Deities are all “God “wearing different faces, names, and personalities. “God” is such a big and all-consuming concept. How is one supposed to wrap one’s mind on any one part? God is made more personal and relatable as these Deities fill poems, music, chants and texts with their epic adventures and antics. Endless plots and twists, explain creation, good and evil, evolution through yoga and more. Because we are made in the image of God, we share the same aspects to deities. In getting to know them we learn about the power we hold within. Then, instead of praying to God for help, we are able to help ourselves by invoking an aspect of God in form of Deity. Healing, courage, abundance, and wisdom are superpower attributes waiting to be called upon. Hanuman is one of the main characters in the Ramayana – one of 2 most important ancient Sanskrit texts. Rama, in the role of God, journeys through his creation. Hanuman, is the son of the wind God in the form of half-monkey, half-man. Sanskrit for Hanuman means broken jaw. Hanuman is one who literally transformed his body and mind to unite with God. Transforming mind and body through concentrated efforts, devotion, and a moral compass transforms spirit. The opposite of Hanuman is monkey mind. Monkey mind is often referenced in Hindu as an undisciplined, animalistic, and busy mind. Yoga provides a guide for living to overcome these challenges through meditation resulting in ever expanding, ever conscious bliss. Every aspect of yoga requires the strength, breath, devotion, and courage of Hanuman. As a young child my father endearingly nicknamed me monkey face. Unbeknownst to him, he nicknamed me with the symbol of an undisciplined mind. What a great starting point to begin my own epic saga about a spiritual journey from Money Face to Hanuman.