The Book of Hanuman

The Book of Hanuman

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Book Specification

Item Code: IDE261
Author: Parvez Dewan
Publisher: Penguin Books India Pvt. Ltd.
Language: English
Edition: 2012
ISBN: 9780143420408
Pages: 166
Cover: Paperback
Other Details 7" X 5"
Weight 118 gm

Book Description

From the Jacket:

Hanuman is an outstanding scholar, a fearless warrior, and the ideal lieutenant: intelligent, totally committed to his master, selfless and humble. Born into the Vanar tribe, a clan of the upa-devatas (demi-deities), he represents the four best-known divine attributes - akhand brahmacharya (lifelong celibacy), immense physical prowess, a command of the scriptrures, and unquestioning dasya bhakti (worship by serving the Lord). While Hanuman is a positive force in the life of Ram, stepping in when his fortunes are t their lowest, Ram, with his enormous powers, helps his loyal followers realize his true potential. Ram thus becomes the goal, and Hanuman the path to attaining the goal.

The Book of Hanuman recounts the story of Hanuman as the greatest devotee - the most obedient servant of Ram. The book is divided into two sections. The first section traces the story of Hanuman from his meeting with Ram at Lake Pampa till the time when Ram returns to his divine form, and the second details the attributes of Hanuman, his varied representations in Hindu iconography, and rituals and prayers associated with his worship. Drawing upon stories from Valmiki's Ramayana, Parvez Dewan weaves an engrossing narrative that captures the significance of Hanuman, perhaps the most accessible deity in the Hindu pantheon.

About the Author:

Parvez Dewan, an officer in the Indian Administrative Service, is currently the Divisional Commissioner of Jammu and Kashmir in New Delhi. His previous books include The Hanuman Chalisa of Goswami Tulsi Das, The Names of Allah and Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh: Travel, Trekking, Art, Culture and Society.

CONTENTS

Introduction

1
THE STORY
Hanuman Meets Ram 7
Sugriv in Kishkindha 17
The Search for Sita 25
The Journey across the Sea 33
Lanka, at Last 39
Hanuman Meets Sita 47
Provoking the Rakshases 59
The Burning of Lanka 71
Hanuman Completes His Mission 83
Preparing for the War 91
War Begins 101
The Reunion 129
Back to Ayodhya 135
Epilogue

143
THE DEITY

149
Notes 167
Bibliography 168


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