Hanuman Quotes and Teachings from Ramayana

Quotes and teachings of Hanuman from Ramayana.

When Hanuman first met Sri Ram, he says: ‘the jeeva is deluded by maya, so I could not recognize my lord in your form’.

On another occasion Hanuman tells Rama: ‘when I think of myself as a body, I am your servant; when I think of myself as an individual soul, I am part of you; but when I realize I am atman, you and I become one.’

Hanuman to Tara, wife of Vali: A man reaps the fruits of the actions he has performed: actions whether good or bad, and death grants him these fruits. No man’s action depends on those of another. This human body is like a bubble on the surface of water. No one need mourn for another since we are all to be pitied. You are in a pitiable state and you feel sorry for Vali who is dead. There is no cause for grief in this world where everything is transient.

Source of below quotes: Hanuman tries to console Tara, wife of Vali who was killed by Lord Rama, with these words

A man reaps the fruits of the actions he has performed: actions whether good or bad, and death grants him these fruits.

No man’s action depends on those of another.

This human body is like a bubble of water on the surface of water.

No one need mourn for another since we are all to be pitied.

There is no cause of grief in this world where everything is transient.

Birth and death are inevitable and life on earth is not permanent. That is the reason why a man should try and perform as many good acts as he can when he is alive.

Based on the teachings of Hanuman to Sage Kandu.

The Nature of Reality and Time

• Life as Illusion: Physical life is an illusion (Maya). To transcend this illusion, one must remain aware and recognize that the only underlying reality is the perpetual truth of Time.

• Beyond Duality: Emotions such as grief and happiness are not absolute truths; they are merely fluctuating components of life’s illusion.

• The Power of the Present: The past is unchangeable and gone, while the future is a projection that has not yet arrived. The only space where life actually exists is the Present.

The Trinity as Aspects of Time

Hanuman explains that the Hindu Trinity (Trimurti) represents the different dimensions of Time and Consciousness rather than separate entities:

• Brahma (The Past / The Creator): Creation is rooted in the past. We are the products of our past choices; therefore, Brahma represents the "Creator" aspect of what has already transpired.

• Vishnu (The Present / The Preserver): Vishnu represents the "Now." He is the only reality we can truly experience. Fixing one's mind on Vishnu is a metaphor for staying grounded in the present moment.

• Shiva (The Future): Represents the Transformer. He continuously transforms moments so that we are reborn again and again into the present.

• The Supreme Consciousness: While the divine has no form, beginning, or end, these representations help us understand our relationship with Time.

You cannot change the past that created you, but the future is a force of constant transformation. This process allows us to be reborn in every moment of the present. Ultimately, only the 'now' is real; the past and future are just mental constructs. We are the living intersection of consciousness and nature, defined by the flow of time and space.

By letting go of the illusions of what was and what will be, we find ourselves in the 'now.'

We are the manifestation of Purusha and Prakriti, moving through the dimensions of time and space.

Suffering and Bliss

• The Source of Suffering: Dwellling on past grief, anger, or hatred creates a present defined by suffering. No amount of sorrow can alter what has already happened.

• The Meaning of OM: The primeval sound OM represents the vibrations of the universe. Like a pulse, it is only relevant and audible in the "now."

• The State of Ananda: Because the present moment is the only place where life truly happens, it is inherently joyful. This is why Great Consciousness is referred to as Ananda (Bliss).

Action and Choice

• Creating the Future: While we cannot change the past, we possess the agency to shape our future. This creation is achieved solely through the choices we make in the present.