Hmmmmmm..... Maybe they do see him as Hanooman! 1) Hanuman Chaaleesa, by Tulasi Das, Verse 16: "Ashta siddhi nau nidhi ke daataa, asa bara deenhi Jaanakee Maataa I Raama rasaayana tumhare paasaa, sadaa raho Raghupati ke daasaa II" Tulasi Das praised Hanuman: ‘‘You will have the powers to provide the eight complete accomplishment [siddhi] and the nine reservoir of treasures [nidhi]’’ — this was the boon given by Mother Jānakī (Sītā) to You. You have the nectar of the devotion of Rāma with Yourself. May You always remain in the shelter of Rāma." ||16|| 2) In Hinduism, Lord Hanuman has the power to bestow on His devotee, the eight-fold supernatural powers of Yogis (Astasiddhi) and the nine kinds of wealth of Kubera (Navanidhi). That is Hanuman shall be able to grant eight kinds of siddhis and nine kinds of wealths which he possess to any seeker. (i) Ashta Siddhi (eight siddhis) in Hinduism: Animaa=ability to become small and tiny. Mahimaa=ability to increase size at will. Garimaa= ability to make oneself very heavy. Laghimaa=ability to become light. Praapti= ability to acquire things at will. Praakaamaya= a will power that cannot be resisted by any person or objects. Ishitva= to acquire superiority over persons or entities. Vashitva=ability to subdue others to one’s will. Or having freedom at will. (ii) Nava-nidhis or nine types of wealth are: Mahaapadma, Padma, Shankha, Makara, Kacchapa, Mukunda, Kunda, Neela, and Kharva. Mahapadma (Divine lotus) Padma (Lotus) Shankha (Conch-shell) Makara (Crocodile) Kachhapa (Tortoise) Mukunda (Quick silver) Kunda (jasmine) Neelam (Blue sapphire) Kharva (a Dwarf). Source(s): stutimandal/gif_tulsi/han… en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siddhi 72.14.235.132/search?q=cache:5UfT… hinduonnet/thehindu/thscr… 5 years ago
Posted on: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 23:15:35 +0000
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