Untold Mythological Secret: The relationship between Lord Shiva and Hanuman ji has always been the center of attraction for the devotees. According to some beliefs, Hanuman ji is part of Shiva, then in some places he is said to be the incarnation of Shiva. But do you know why Lord Shiva had to take birth as Hanuman? Come, let's know this amazing mythology in detail.

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It has been told in Hindu scriptures that when Lord Vishnu was born on earth as Shri Ram in Tretayuga, he needed a supreme devotee who could support him in every situation. A servant who considers Shri Ram dear more than his life. For this reason, Lord Shiva decided that he himself will take birth on earth and serve Shri Ram.

Rambhakt himself was Shiva! Then why took the avatar of Hanuman?

Lord Shiva is considered the greatest devotee of Shri Ram. His devotion was so deep that he always used to chant Shri Ram's name. But only devotion was not enough, at the time of Lord Ram's descent on earth, he needed a colleague who could help him in every work, who would protect him and solve every crisis.

Shivji is Trikaldarshi, that is, he can see the past, the future and the present. He had already known that Shri Ram would need a partner who is a symbol of extraordinary power and devotion. This was the reason that Lord Shiva took the eleventh avatar from his Rudravataras as Hanuman.

Hanuman ji's birth and amazing powers

Lord Shiva was born as the son of Vanararaj Kesari and mother Anjani. As soon as Hanuman ji was born, he was full of extraordinary powers. Many gods blessed him, causing him to become immortal.

Lord Brahma gave him the boon of invitation, Vishnu ji gave fast and force, Lord Shiva gave him Rudra, Mother Sita blessed with immortality and Shri Ram himself said that as long as there is religion on earth, Hanuman ji Will continue to worship.

Hanuman ji's love and dedication to Shri Ram
Hanuman ji did many amazing works in the service of Lord Shri Ram. He became the messenger of Shri Ram and discovered Mata Sita in Lanka, lit the gold of Ravana, and played an important role in the Ram-Ravana war. Whenever Shri Ram needed, Hanuman ji always stood with him.

His level of devotion was such that when Lord Rama finished his leela, Hanuman ji accepted the boon of immortality so that he could always sing the name of Shri Ram and serve his devotees on earth.

Will we get an opportunity to serve Hanuman ji?

According to the Shiva Purana, once Mother Parvati asked Lord Shiva that when you are such a great devotee of Shri Ram, will you ever get a chance to serve him? Then Lord Shiva replied that he will be born as a servant of Shri Ram himself and will offer his entire life in his devotion. This was the reason that Lord Shiva incarnated as Hanuman and dedicated himself at the feet of Shri Ram.

Hanuman ji is still with us!

Hanuman ji is immortal and it is believed that he is still present on this earth. Whoever calls them with true heart, they definitely come to help him. This story of Hanuman ji teaches us how much power is there in true devotion and dedication. If we too are devoted to a goal with true mind in our life, then no difficulty can stop us. "Jai bajarangabalee! Jai Shri Ram!"