Sugriva had decided that Hanuman would be the best
person to go as a messenger to Lanka and search for Sita. Under the leadership of Angadha, a group of monkeys deputed to head southwards, assembled on the Mahendra mountain but was clueless as to how to cross the ocean. The wise Jambhavan knew of Hanuman’s birth and his prowess as well as the curse he had incurred that made him
to forget his innate abilities. Realising that this is the moment to invoke the latent talent in him, he motivated Hanuman to undertake this mighty task. He pointed out that as the son of Vayu he could travel at the speed of wind. Slowly Hanuman gained self-confidence and
willed himself to grow to a huge size so that he could muster the strength to cross the (100 yojana long) ocean. Hanuman first visualises the deed in his mind, knowing well the mind’s role in making one’s endeavours successful,
said Sri Kesava Dikshitar in a lecture. Its subtle influence shapes the character and personality. Arjuna confessed
to Krishna that the mind is fickle and wanted to know how
it could be kept under check. Krishna says the mind is both a friend and foe and that sadhana (training and practice) alone can help one gain control over the senses and the workings of the mind.
The Sundara Kanda describes Hanuman’s effulgence comprising his strength, prowess, intelligence, greatness, fame, etc. All this is enhanced because he was engaged totally in the service of the Divine Couple — a rare privilege
that devolved on him. He served the cause of Rama and
gave life to Sita when she was on the verge of despair. But Hanuman always remains humble for, he knows that all his attainments are because of their grace. He pays obeisance to the Sun, Indra, wind and Brahma as he gets ready to cross the ocean for success in the Rama Karya entrusted
to him.
Hanuman’s Rama Bhakti springs from his intuitive recognition of the Supreme Lord in human form. He felt the stirrings of devotion from the very first instant when he met Him. Rama also recognised the multifaceted genius in Hanuman even at the outset.
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