We all know about the glory of Hanuman ji and his amazing powers, but there is a very interesting and inspirational legend, in which the devotee Hanuman himself defeated Lord Shri Ram. This story is associated with a type of sports competition between Shri Ram and Hanuman ji, which teaches devotees that Lord Shri Ram never gives up in front of the loyalty and devotion of his devotees, but has to accept the greatness of his devotees.
Narration of story
This incident is of the time when Lord Shri Ram and Hanuman ji met. Shri Ram ji asked Hanuman ji how powerful he is and Hanuman ji said that he is more powerful than God. Hanuman ji gave a challenge to prove his power and said that if Lord Shri Ram is able to beat him, he will become his slave. Lord Shri Ram accepted the challenge and a war began between the two.
However, it was only a symbolic struggle, in which Lord Shri Ram honored Hanuman ji’s great power and devotion. Hanuman ji said to Lord Shri Ram, “I just want your blessings, and if you give me a place in your heart, I would understand that I won you.”
Devotion to Hanuman ji
This entire incident indicates that Hanuman ji’s devotion and his love and reverence towards Lord Shri Ram is precious. Hanuman ji defeated him in a way on the strength of his loyalty and devotion to Shri Ram, because Shri Ram gave up in front of Hanuman ji’s devotion and accepted his greatness.
conclusion
This story gives a message that Lord Shri Ram’s heart is always open to his devotees. When someone does devotion to God with a sincere heart, God never denys him. Hanuman ji proved that there can be no power more than Lord Shri Ram, but on the strength of devotion and love, God also bows down in front of his devotee.
