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Hanuman statue image.The character of Hanuman teaches us of the unlimited power that lies unused within each one of us. His greatness lies in his complete merger with his Lord, which also formed the base of his genial qualities.The perfect servant. Hanuman is a vanara who aided Rama (an avatar of Vishnu) in rescuing his wife, Sita, from the Rakshasa king Ravana of Sri Lanka.. He symbolizes the pinnacle of bhakti, and is seen by some to have also been an avatar of Shiva. He is more well-known as the son of Vayu deva, or the wind god. He is believed by some scholars to be a source for the Chinese mythological character Sun Wukong. Hanuman epitomizes virtue, strength, humility, siddhi and courage.He is symbolized in Hinduism for his unwavering dedication to righteousness, unstinting performance of entrusted duties, and unfailing talents in serving his master Rama.in this image seen carrying Mt.Meru which contained the magical herbs necessary to heal Lord Rama's brother ,Laxman who was injured with poisonous arrow by the demon king[ravanna].Hanuman was sent to find the herb from the Himalayas,but being unable to identify the herb,decided to bring the whole mountain[mt.meru-the centre of the universe] instead. If yoga is the ability to control one's mind then Hanuman is the quintessential yogi having a perfect mastery over his senses, achieved through a disciplined lifestyle tempered by the twin streams of celibacy and selfless devotion (bhakti). In fact, Hanuman is the ideal Brahmachari (one who follows the path of yoga].He is also a perfect karma yogi since he performs his actions with detachment, acting as an instrument of destiny rather than being impelled by any selfish motive.he also is a great teacher of yoga.Pranayama is the ability to control one's breath so that the inhalation and exhalation of air is rhythmic. Vayu, the god of air and wind, first taught pranayama to his son Hanuman, who in turn taught it to mankind.The Surya Namaskar (salutation to the sun) too, was devised by Hanuman as a greeting for his teacher Surya....
This image of Lord Hanuman carrying Mt. Meru is an excellent statue with fine detail,well balanced and good proportions......
available in solid brass or silver plating on brass...
weight-44gm.;width-6cm.[2.3"];height-7.3cm.[2.9"]...
please click on enlargement for reverse view.
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