Lord Hanuman's tale as told in the epic Ramayana is renowned for its ability to inspire its readers to face ordeals and conquer obstructions in their own lives. At the time of the Ramayana, Hanuman ji is sent as an advance spy to Lanka, the capital of Ravana's empire. Ravana has provoked Lord Rama by carrying away his beloved wife Sita in order to start a war. During the epic times that follow, Hanuman ji brings hope and secret messages to the captive Maa Sita, leads Shri Rama's monkey army in the Battle of Lanka and single-handedly kills many demons including Lankini, champion of the demons.
During this time Hanuman is captured by the enemy, only to outwit them with cunning and the use of his powers. He returns to find Lord Rama and his brother Lakshmana themselves captured by the enemy and about to be sacrificed to the goddess Kali by the sorcerer Mahiravana. In a tale of great daring, Hanuman ji outsmarts the evil lord into becoming the sacrifice himself, thereby earning the eternal respect of Maa Kali. She appoints Hanuman ji as her doorkeeper and today many of her temples are seen to have a monkey guarding their doorways.
After the defeat of Ravana, Rama and Sita are crowned King and Queen of Ayodhya. Hanuman ji is offered a reward for his bravery and asks only to continue in service to him and to live for as long as men speak of Rama's deeds. He remains as Rama's favourite general to this day.
Because of his bravery, perseverance, strength and devoted service, Hanuman ji is regarded as a perfect symbol of selflessness and loyalty. Worship of Hanuman ji helps the individual to counter the bad karma borne out of selfish action, and grants the believer fortitude and strength in his or her own trials during the journey of life. Hanuman ji is also invoked in fights against sorcery and protective amulets depicting him are extremely popular among his devotees.
Jai Shri Ram ~ Jai Mahaveer Hanuman 
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