In Hindu religion, Lord Hanuman is considered the god of Kaliyuga and is the most worshiped god. Hanumanji is also called Sankatmochan because the devotee who worships him with true heart, all his troubles go away immediately. Bajrangbali’s birth anniversary has special significance in Hindu religion. Every year on Chaitra Purnima Tithi, the birth anniversary of Sankatmochan and ardent devotee of Lord Ram Hanuman ji is celebrated with great enthusiasm and zeal.
Hanuman Jayanti will be celebrated on 02 April this year. Lord Hanuman is also considered to be Rudravatar of Lord Shiva. According to religious beliefs, Hanumanji is considered the giver of eight achievements. The festival of Hanuman Jayanti is very auspicious and inspiring for the devotees. On this day, Hanuman ji is worshiped and his blessings are sought. Why is Hanuman ji, a great devotee of Lord Shri Ram, called the giver of eight accomplishments and nine treasures?
Mentioned in Hanuman Chalisa
“The giver of Ashta Siddhi Nav Nidhi, Asbar Deen Janaki Mata.”
That is, Mother Sita had given this boon to Hanuman ji that he could provide eight types of divine attainments and nine types of wealth to his true devotees. These eight Siddhis are symbols of amazing powers. Let us understand these eight Siddhis.
1. Anima Siddhi
With this Siddhi, Hanuman ji can make himself extremely subtle. With this Siddhi of his, Hanuman ji can reach anywhere in a moment in a subtle form.
Example: When Hanuman ji reached Lanka in search of Mother Sita, he assumed a very small form and inspected the entire city, so that no one came to know of his presence.
2. Mahima Siddhi
With this power Hanuman ji can make his body extremely huge.
Example: While crossing the sea in search of Mother Sita, Surasa blocked his path, then Hanuman ji enlarged his form. Similarly, to reassure Mother Sita, he assumed a huge form.
3. Garima Siddhi
With this Siddhi, Hanuman ji can increase the weight of his body a lot.
Example: During the Mahabharata period, when Bhima was proud of his strength, Hanuman ji took the form of an old monkey and made his tail so heavy that Bhima could not even move it.
4. Laghima Siddhi
With this Siddhi, Hanuman ji can make himself very light and can go anywhere at a fast speed.
Example: In Ashok Vatika, he assumed a subtle and light form and met Mother Sita by hiding in the leaves of trees.
5. Accomplishment
Ram devotee Hanuman ji can attain any object or information instantly with this Siddhi and can understand the language of all living beings.
Example: During his search for Mother Sita, he obtained information by communicating with animals and birds and finally found her in Ashok Vatika.
6. attainable accomplishment
With the power of this Siddhi, Hanuman ji can go anywhere as per his wish. Be it sky, water or hell. Besides, they can also change their form as per their wish.
Example: To meet Shri Ram, he took the form of a Brahmin.
7. Ishitva Siddhi
Hanuman ji’s attainment of this Siddhi gives him the power of divine control and leadership.
Example: Due to this influence he successfully led the monkey army and kept everyone united.
8. Vashitva Siddhi
With this power, Hanuman ji has complete control over his mind and senses and can influence others as well. This is why he is considered a symbol of unmatched strength and restraint.
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