He is known as
viryavan
, the mighty one-a hero of unparalleled power who can leap across oceans and lift mountains. So why, in his moment of greatest triumph, does Hanuman feel sadness?
After a perilous, near-impossible journey, the great hero Hanuman finally locates the abducted princess Sita. But the sight that greets him in the desolate Ashoka grove is heartbreaking. He sees a woman of perfect virtue, the cherished wife of Rama, suffering unjustly and tormented by wicked characters day and night.
Overcome, the powerful warrior does something extraordinary: with his eyes overflowing, he laments for her pain. These are not tears of weakness or despair. They are a profound and empathetic response, born from an immense affection for anyone dear to Rama. Hanuman's sorrow is not a flaw; it is the prelude to his heroic action, a sign of the deep love that fuels his mission to remove distress.
The Tears of Hanuman
is a collection of daily meditations that invites you to witness the world through the eyes of the greatest of devotees. Journey with Hanuman and discover how:
Empathy becomes the source of unstoppable resolve.
One's own virtuous character can become the ultimate shield against all adversity.
The deepest, most unparalleled joy is found not in personal success, but in selfless service.
A consciousness fixed on the divine can see through the world's discouraging lies and remain steady in any storm.
Join Hanuman in the Ashoka grove and find a strength measured not in might, but in a heart that is brave enough to feel, and loving enough to act.