Sudarshana Chakra and numerous other items and people
associated with Vishnu had grown in pride in the Dwapara Yuga. To curb the
unwanted pride of his attendants, Krishna took
the help of Hanuman. The story of Hanuman Swallowing Sudarshana Chakra is part
of this attempt.
Hanuman was in deep meditation in Himalayas
and was not aware that Treta Yuga had ended and Dwapara Yuga had begun. He was
also not aware of the avatar of Sri Krishna. Hanuman constantly meditated on
Sri Ram.
So once, Sri Krishna asked Garuda to take his message to
Hanuman. Krishna had asked to carry the
message that ‘Sri Rama is Calling You.’ On receiving the message, Hanuman
immediately flew in full speed to Dwarka.
Sri Krishna had deputed Sudarshana Chakra to guard the main
gate as he was expecting an important guest.
Sudarshana Chakra prided in his strength and thought he was
invincible.
Hanuman soon reached Dwarka but was stopped by Sudarshana
Chakra. Hanuman did not want to waste time in unwanted arguments. So he grabbed
Sudarshana Chakra and swallowed it.
Soon Sri Krishna and Satyabhama appeared before Hanuman as
Sri Ram and Sita. Hanuman’s eyes were teeming with joy and he prostrated
himself to them.
Soon Sri Krishna asked Hanuman had someone stopped him from
entering the palace.
Hanuman then told that a metallic discuss tried to stop him
and as he was in a hurry, he did not want to exchange blows so he simply
swallowed him.
Soon, Hanuman spat out Sudarshana Chakra, who realized his
mistake, and never again prided about his strength or in the association with
Vishnu.