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If the great epic Rãmayana describing the saga of Šri Rãma, is considered as a priceless necklace, Šri Ãnjaneya is viewed as its pendant and centerpiece, not only because of the key role played by Šri Hanumãn in locating the whereabouts of Mother Sita and comforting Her, but due to the mighty prowess he demonstrated in the ensuing war between Šri Rãma and the forces of Rãvana. The greatness of Šri Ãnjaneya is such that Šri Rãma could not have achieved victory without help from Šri Ãnjaneya. In fulfillment of the boon Lord Šiva gave to Anjana, a vãnara woman, Lord Šiva deputed Vãyu Deva to convey to Anjana a eleventh part of Rudra Veerya (the potency of Rudra). In course of time Anjana gave birth to Šri Ãnjaneya who exuded brilliance and showed valor from his infant days. While he learnt all the vedas, šãstras and other scriptures and became an exponent in music, he was also living the normal life of a vãnara child. Impressed by the wisdom and leadership qualities of Šri Ãnjaneya, the vãnara chief Sugriva enlisted Šri Ãnjaneya as his minister and when Sugriva was banished from the kingdom by his brother Vãli, Šri Ãnjaneya loyally followed his master Sugriva and took residence with him in the Rishyamooka mountain. It was due to Šri Ãnjaneya's appearance, manner and demeanor that Šri Rãma and Lakshmana befriended Sugriva and helped him regain his lost kingdom. Šri Rãma's unshakable confidence in Šri Ãnjaneya's ability prompted Him to select Šri Ãnjaneya as His special messenger to go to Lankãpuri in order to locate, meet and assuage the sorrowful Mother Sita and convince Her that Šri Rãma was soon arriving to redeem Her. Šri Ãnjaneya fully justified Šri Rãma's confidence in him by single handedly accomplishing this mission and was profusely praised by Mother Sita for his valor, strength, courage and powers of discernment and discrimination. Once again Šri Rãma chose Šri Ãnjaneya as his emissary to go to Bharata to announce Šri Rãma's impending return to Ayodhya. For these reasons Šri Ãnjaneya became known as Šri Rãma Doota. Šri Ãnjaneya's strength flowed from his intense faith in and devotion to Šri Rãma, on whose name he was constantly meditating. It was no wonder that Brahmajnãna was revealed to Šri Ãnjaneya by Šri Rãma Himself May we all pray to Šri Ãnjaneya and receive his blessings for happiness and success in all our endeavors. Rãma Lakshmana Jãnaki, Jai Bolo Hanumãn Ki
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