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In this verse Sri hanumaanji was knowledgeable of Rugved, Yajurved,Saamved, etc.and
also all the grammar. And there was no fault in his pronunciation has been clearly
described.
The time when Sri Hanumaanji first entered Lankaa has been described by poet Vaalmik
as:
Chakre-atha paadam savyam cha sha anaamsa tu murdhani | (Sundar Kaand 4-6)
i.e. He put his left foot on the head of the enemies.
In astrological, it is prescribed enter enemy territory with the left foot – this verse is
related to that.. So Hanumaanji also possessed knowledge of the astrological sciences is
maded clear.
After returning back from Lankaa with Staaji, Hanumaanji describes Sitaaji to various
monkeys – the poet describes:
Prati-pat-paath-shil-asya vidhi-eiva tanu-taam gataa | (Sundar Kaand 60-31)
i.e. she is week like the student of the first day of the lunar fortnight.
In this verse Hanumaanji is portrayed as possessing the knowledge of rules pertaining to
forbidden actions according to the dharma scriptures.
When Sugriv sends hanunaaji fir the first meeting with Sri Raam Laxman, at that time:
Kapi-rupam pari-tyajya Hanumaan-Maarut-Aatmaj-ha |
Bhikshu-roopam tato meje shath–buddhi-tayaa Kapi-hi || (Kishkindhaa Kaand 3–2)
Poet Vaalmiki thus describes Hanumaanji discarding his form deceitfully presented the
form of a beggar. In this verse it transpires the monkey form was artificial as also that Sri
hanumaanji was proficient in deceit – politics becomes obvious.
Also at the time of entry to Lankaa, proceeding to enter Raavan‘s palace and various
other events, Sri Hanumaanji is described as taking a miniscule form and before Sitaaji
and other events taking a massive form are described in various places in Vaalmiki
Raamaayan – not included here due to space. By these it becomes clear Hanumaanji was
versed in Yoga practices and had mastered the eight accomplishments (siddhis). Thus Sri
Hanumaanji possesssed knowledge of the scriptures becomes clear from the above.
During the events of the battles, it also becomes clear that Hanumaanji possessed
knowledge also of art of war.
When was Sri Hanumaanji’s entry to Lankaa ?
In Sudarkaand‘s 53 rd chapter verse 16 in commentry by Tilak is mentioned Raavan
abducted Sitaa in month of Faalgun; in the bright half of month of Kaartik, the monkeys
initiated search for Sitaaji; on the ekaadashi (11 th lunar day ) of the bright half of month
of Poush Hanumaanji mantry into Lankaa, and that night he sighted Sitaaji; on the night
of the 12 th lunar day he met with Sitaaji; and in night of the bright half of the 14 th / full
moon he set alight on fire Lankaa. These indicate there were only two months left from
the 12 months span that Sitaaji had told Raavan – the commentator thus explains with the
dates.
Protection by Sri Hanumaan
When Raavan commanded setting alight Hanumaanji‘ tail, protection was provided by
the merit of the chastity of Sitaaji. On that occasion Sitaaji says:
Yada-asti pati-su-srushaa yadya-asti caritam tapa-ha |
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