Whenever it comes to force, devotion and intellect in Indian mythology, the first name comes from Hanuman ji. He is known by many names like Rambhakt, Sankatmochan, Bajrangbali and Anjani Putra. Their pastimes are not limited to the Ramayana, but they are also mentioned in Mahabharata and other Puranas. But do you know that Hanuman ji was the eldest of the five brothers? And have you ever heard that his son’s name is also recorded in history?
Let’s know the mythological and spiritual truth behind these mysterious aspects, which very few people may know so far.
Hanuman ji’s five brothers: What does mythological belief say?
Hanuman ji is often depicted alone as Rambhakt and Brahmachari, but many old mythology and some folk beliefs suggest that Hanuman ji also had four brothers.
They do not get direct mention in Valmiki Ramayana, but in the stories of Brahmavaivarta Purana and other Puranas, Hanuman ji is described as the son of Vanararaj Kesari and Goddess Anjana. According to some folk tales, Anjana gave birth to a total of five sons, of which Hanuman ji was the eldest. The names of the other four brothers are found to be different in different regional languages and traditions, but according to general belief, their names may be as follows:
Among them, Hanuman ji was considered the most intelligent and powerful, and that is why he was awarded Rambhakti and divine powers.
Was Hanuman ji’s son also?
This question can be quite shocking because we all know that Hanuman ji remains a lifetime celibate. But in the legend, there is a incident where the son of Hanuman ji is mentioned.
According to Mahabharata, Hanuman ji had a son named Makardhwaj. Now the question arises that when Hanuman ji was Brahmachari, how is the son?
Story of origin of Makardhwaja:
According to the legend, when Hanuman ji jumped into the sea after Lanka Dahan and landed in the sea to calm the fire, some sweat droplets from his body were swallowed by fish. Makardhwaj was born from the womb of that fish.
Later, when Hanuman ji fought with a demon named Ahiravan, he came to know that Makardhwaj is in the army of Ahiravan. When Hanuman ji saw him, he found him as powerful as himself. Then Ahiravan told that this is your son.
This incident proves that Hanuman ji had no connection with a woman, but Makardhwaj was born as a divine miracle.
What else were there about Makardhwaja?
Makardhwaj was a great warrior and became the chief commander of Ahiravan.
He was inspired by his father Hanuman in force, valor and policy.
Later, Hanuman ji advised Makardhwaj to walk on his path and made him the protector of Hades.
Even today, Makardhwaj is worshiped in many places, especially in some parts of Gujarat and some temples in Madhya Pradesh.
conclusion
Most of the things of Hanuman ji’s life are associated with his devotion, valor and celibacy, but there are many secrets about him that few people know.
He was the eldest of the five brothers.
He had a son Makardhwaj, who was born divinely.
Makardhwaja is still worshiped in some areas as his descendants.
If you want to know these wonderful and mysterious things related to Hanuman ji in detail, then this topic is worth discovering even more deeply for you. Because Hanuman is not only the servant of Rama, but also a wonderful example of Shiva’s 11th Rudra avatar, a great warrior, Brahmachari and father.
