Hanuman

Known for his playful nature, amazing physical powers, and selfless devotion, Hanuman is one of the most beloved gods in the Hindu pantheon. This book recounts 36 legendary Hanuman stories revealing that anyone can attain the heights of spiritual evolution through devotion and perseverance.

Mataji Devi Vanamali has written seven books on the gods of the Hindu pantheon, including Shakti, The Play of God, and The Song of Rama, as well as translating the Bhagavad Gita. She is the founder and president of Vanamali Gita Yoga Ashram Trust, dedicated to sharing the wisdom of Sanatana Dharma and charitable service to children. She lives at the Vanamali ashram in Rishikesh, in northern India.

Foreword by Sri Krishna Das

Introduction

1    Mahavira--The Historic Hanuman
2    Anjaneya--Son of Anjana
3    Kesari Putra--Son of Kesari
4    Vayu Putra--Son of Vayu
5    Maruti--Flight to the Sun
6    Kesari Nandana--Hanuman’s Education
7    Jitendriya--Conqueror of the Senses
8    Sugriva Mitram--Friend of Sugriva
9    Ramadasa--The Famous Encounter
10    Pranadeva--The Killing of Vaali
11    Ramadhuta--Messenger of Rama
12    Sundara--The Book of Beauty
13    Pavana Putra--Search for Sita
14    Sankata Mochana--Dispeller of Sorrow
15    Bajarangabali--The Burning of Lanka
16    Shoora--The Faithful Servant
17    Mahatman--Ravana’s Council of War
18    Bhaktavatsala--Rama Gives Sanctuary
19    Mahatejasvin--The Siege of Lanka
20    Vatamaja--The War Continues
21    Daityakulantaka--The Fall of Kumbhakarna
22    Lakshmana Pranadhata--Savior of Lakshmana
23    Kapindra--The End of Indrajit
24    Mahabala--Journey to Patala
25    Rudrasya-Soonu--Fight to the Finish
26    Virupa--The End of Ravana
27    Uttaman--Trial by Fire
28    Sahasravadana--Return to Ayodhya
29    Shubangana--Dharma Triumphs
30    Veera--Sita Abandoned
31    Ramapriyan--The Ramayana
32    Lokabandu--Ashwamedha Yaga
33    Tapaswin--Dwapara Yuga
34    Bhima--The Mahabharata
35    Shubham--Kali Yuga
36    Mangala Murti--The Auspicious Form


Appendix One. Poems on Hanuman

Appendix Two. Names of Hanuman

Appendix Three. Names of Other Characters in the Hindu Pantheon

Appendix Four. Alphabetical List of Mantras

Glossary of Sanskrit Terms

Bibliography

Index