Hanuman Chalisa chaupai 2

                         

                     Hanuman Chalisa      chaupai  2



             Rama duta atulita bala dhama ,

         anjani putra   pavanasuta  nama.


  You are the messenger of Rama and the abode of immesurable strength, and the son of Anjana , you are also known as the son of the wind god.

Hanuman is well known as the ideal and the best messenger of Rama. As a distinguished messenger from Sugriva , Hanuman succeeded in establishing the contact between  Rama and Sugriva and in achievement of Sugriva's lost kingdom. Rama assessed Hanuman in the first encounter itself about his ability. That is why, of all the monkeys , Lord Rama chose Hanuman as a messenger to be sent to Sita for he knew that Hanuman alone could do the job. The task of a messenger is difficult. One has to deliver the message promptly and correctly. In Hanuman's case , the job was more difficult  because he had to enter Lanka , the citadel of king Ravana situated on the other side of the ocean and secretly deliver Rama's message to mother Sita , concealing himself from all the demon guards. Hanuman overcame all the obstacles and succeeded in his mission with complete devotion and courage. Right from the moment he left the shores of sea, Hanuman had only thought in his mind namely, how to do his job in the best manner . Hanuman maintained the highest degree of alertness while crossing the ocean and while in Lanka. He overcame all the obstacles on the ocean with the thought of Rama. He maintained his restraint when he saw Sita, threatened by Ravana and frightened by the demonesses keeping watch over her. He waited for a proper time to inculcate faith in Sita by singing the praises of Rama. Hanuman took pains to see, that Sita was not frightened and spoke in a familiar language to restore her confidence. This move is a master piece indicating his knowledge of human psychology. He gave her the signet - ring from Rama and took from her crest - jewel as well as the episode of the crow as heard from Sita. As an expert envoy, Hanuman knew his master Rama's goals and intentions. He wanted to meet Ravana and also assess his his military strength, which information would be of immense help in planning a war strategy. He already knew the geography of Lanka when he explored every avenue trying to locate Sita. Then he hit upon eating the delicious fruits of Ashokavatika and destroying the grove. This he did to assess their strength  and throw a scare into the enemy before the war. He allowed himself to be caught as he wanted to give Ravana the most sound counsel conducive to  Ravana as well as in the interest of his own master to avoid the war and disaster. These are the ideal traits of an excellent ambassador. When his tail was set to fire as a punishment , he burnt the city of Lanka. The terrorizing effect of it on the subjects of Ravana is portrayed well in the Ramacharitamanasa thus  :
  " Piteous cries were heard everywhere : ' O father, O mother, who will save us at this hour ? He is no ordinary monkey but some god intheform of a monkey. Such is the result of despisinga noble soul. The city is consumed by fire as though it has no master ".

 Thus Hanuman, although despatched for a specific purpose, achieved much more, exhibiting unflinching  loyalty , alertness , shrewdness, strength , wisdom, meticulousness , relentless perseverance , dedication and surrender to his master Rama. That is why Hanuman is extolled as the best ambassador.

Hanuman is the very epitome of immesurable and incomparable strength . He has super - human powers. When he was a child he was blessed with various boons by different deities like he would be invincible in battle , could assume any form at will , could move unhindered , would perform wonderful and super natural deeds , not prone to weapons , body would be strong like thunderbolt , would be a great scholar and proficient orator , would be immune from fire, water and death, that he would be a model devotee.

Hanuman's personality and popularity emerged out of his selfless deeds , since he could perform certain feats which no one else was capable of performing. It is he, who could cross the vast ocean without any assistance and reached Lanka , which could not be done by any one else. Even Rama and Lakshmana who were considered to be divine personalities could reach Lanka only after the bridge was constructed.  He could bring the Sanjivani herb for the cure of Lakshmana , which none else could do. Finally , when at the time of Rama's coronation he was asked to seek something for himself , he prayed for eternal devotion to Rama , which no one else did. These and several  other selfless and courageous feats performed by him for the welfare of others with humility impressed the comman man in the country and his adoration gradually started , as a devotee of Rama , then as a deity himself.

His ancestory has been indicated by the words Anjaniputra , the son of Anjana and popularly known by the name Pavanasuta , son the wind god . These refer to his divine origin . That is why he was extraordinary in everything.