The divine Vanara bestows courage, confidence and protection from evil forces.
Hanuman, also known as Maruti, Bajarang, and Vaayuputhra, is a revered Hindu deity and the devoted companion of Lord Rama. Hanuman plays a central role in the Hindu epic Ramayana and is considered one of the Chiranjeevi (immortal beings). He is believed to be the divine offspring of Vayu (the wind god) and Anjana, and his birth is surrounded by various myths. He is considered to be the wisest of the wise, strongest of the strong, and bravest of the brave. There is also a saying that Hanuman will be present wherever Ramayana, the story of Shri Rama, is read. Hanuman is pictured as a scholarly and cultured being with a strong hold on Dharma.
Devotees seeking the blessings of Hanuman, the embodiment of servitude, not only find protection from atrocious effects but also receive innumerable boons and blessings. Worshiping him is known to resolve mental issues, aid in overcoming health challenges, ensure success in examinations, boost confidence, and help to get through the difficult Shani Dasha time.
The Hanuman Chalisa is a devotional hymn with 40 verses in the Awadhi language, dedicated to Lord Hanuman, and was composed by the Vaishnava Hindu saint Tulsidas (Goswami Tulsidas). Devotees recite the Hanuman Chalisa with deep faith and devotion, often as a daily ritual or during special occasions; it praises Hanuman's virtues, recounts his heroic deeds, and is believed to bring divine protection, strength, and courage. Chanting the Hanuman Chalisa fosters a close relationship between devotees and the divine and is used as an act of worship to ask for blessings, ease suffering, and grant requests.
References to Hanuman can also be found in other ancient texts, such as the Mahabharata and various Puranas.