The Source!

 

As Sri Hanumān asked Bhima to return to his brothers, he insisted: Unless I’m able to see your gigantic form I’ll not be satisfied

 

Hearing this Hanumān smiled & began to expand his body until it reached gigantic proportions he had assumed while taking his monumental leap to Lankā. He became as big as a mountain, exhibited copper-colored eyes & sharp teeth. When Bhima saw this form, he was struck with wonder & his hair stood on end. He closed his eyes & felt no more than an insignificant fly in comparison to his illustrious brother

 

Hanumān smilingly said: Factually I’m able to go on expanding my body as I like. Infact when I face my enemies, my size increases automatically as needed. Bhima was bewildered & requested his brother to resume his smaller form. Contracting his size Hanumān once again appeared as before & regaining composure Bhima said: Why is it that Sri Rām had to personally fight Rāvan? It appears that you could’ve single-handedly killed all the demons & destroyed entire Lankā?

 

In solemn voice Hanumān said: What you said is true, Rāvan was no match for me, but I didn’t want to kill him for that would’ve obscured fame of eternally worshipful Sri Rām. After saying this he pointed out to Bhima path to Saugandhika Forest & gardens of Kuvera, but warned: These regions are guarded by Yaksas & Demons, so do not take any lotus flowers by force. First win favor of demigods by offering them suitable prayers & then your desire will be fulfilled

 

After saying this, Hanumān fulfilled his duty as an elder brother by briefly discoursing on morality & said: Perform sacrifices, study Vedas, give charity. However, teaching, officiating at sacrifices & receiving charity is for Brāhmanās only. In confidential matter one should never consult a woman, a drunkard, a boy, a greedy person, a mean-minded person or one who displays signs of insanity. It’s duty of Kshatriya to protect & chastise his subjects without being influenced by lust, anger, greed, or malice

 

Hanumān embraced Bhima with great affection & at once Kunti’s son found that all his fatigue was mitigated & his bodily strength increased. Tearful Hanumān said-Dear Bhima! It has been a great pleasure for me to meet you. Because you’re a human being, you’ve reminded me of Sri Rām, for He had appeared in human-like form. Pls remember me & take benediction from me. If you so desire, I can kill all sons of Dhritrāshtra or arrest Duryodhana & bring him to King Yudhisthira

 

Bhima said-I think our victory has already been assured by receiving your well wishes. The only benediction I request is that I & my brothers always remain under your protection. Hanumān said: I’ll help by positioning myself on Arjuna’s chariot flagpole. By my ferocious roars I’ll diminish strength of your enemies so that Arjun can easily kill them

 

Respect is not forced but earned on integrity. One should always understand that his skills, strength & intellect all come from the Supreme Lord & we should not at any time consider ourselves as the doer

 

ahaṁ sarvasya prabhavo mattaḥ sarvaṁ pravartate
iti matvā bhajante māṁ budhā bhāva-samanvitāḥ

 

I am the source of all spiritual and material worlds. Everything emanates from Me. The wise who perfectly know this engage in My devotional service and worship Me with all their hearts

 

Thought? #gameoflife


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