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  HANUMAN - The Asadhya Sadhaka Swamin ( A study on the multidimensionality of Hanuma) https://archive.org/details/hanuman-the-asadhya-sadhaka-swamin-a-study-on-the-multidimensionality-of-hanuma Even though Hanuman appeared in the Treta-yuga, millions of years later he made an appearance again in the Dwapara-yuga to help Bhimasena. In order to serve Sri Krishna in the battle of Mahabharata, Hanuman, personally resided in the flag on the chariot of Arjuna. During the battle, the fierce cries of Hanuman struck terror in the hearts of the opposition and greatly encouraged the Pandava warriors. Devotees pray to Hanuman to protect them from material obstacles in the path of devotional service and engage them in the service of the Supreme Lord Rama. The saga of Hanuman as a devoted aide of Ramayan's hero Ram is as popular throughout world as it is in India or wherever Indians live. Worship of Lord Hanuman is prevailing in Hindu religion since Ramayana days and Lord Hanuman is one of the ...

Dedicated to Lord Hanuman, sukla Trayodasi (13th day) during the sacred lunar month Margasira masam is reckoned as   Hanumad Vrata . This we find being observed mostly in South especially in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh states.     According to the legend behind it is said that, it was due to Arjuna’s overlooking (neglect) Lord Hanuman’s significance [who was sitting in the form of a flag (emblem) on his chariot]. Pandavas had to struggle for 13 years (12+1) in forests during exile. Perhaps this may be the significance behind worshipping Lord Hanuman on this day with a yellow coloured thread having 13 knots known as Thora and worn by devotees after the pooja.   On the advice of Lord Vedavyasa who had narrated the significance of this vratha to Dharmaraja, Draupadi Devi performed this Vratha under the guidance of Lord Sri Krishna.  It is believed that Lord Sri Rama Himself had performed this Vratha. On this day, Lord Hanuman is exclusively worsh...