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Ram Dass | A Bedtime Story of Lord Hanuman | [Black Screen/No Music]

Baba Ram Dass・46 minutes read

The story of Hanuman is shared, addressing cultural richness and sexist elements, with a focus on the Ramayana's characters and Hindu concepts, such as the Yugas and Ravana's pursuit of power through a boon. Hanuman embarks on a quest to rescue Sita, demonstrating immense strength, intelligence, and loyalty while overcoming various challenges in defeating demons, confronting Ravana, and aiding Rah in the final battle against evil forces.

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  • The Ramayana narrates the epic tale of Shri Ram and the concept of the three faces of God in Hinduism, showcasing themes of heroism and divinity intertwined with complex moral dilemmas and familial conflicts.
  • Hanuman's unwavering loyalty, strength, and intelligence shine through his adventures in the quest to rescue Sita, emphasizing the power of friendship, determination, and sacrifice in the face of formidable challenges, showcasing the values of devotion and selflessness deeply embedded in Hindu mythology.

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  • Who is Hanuman in Hindu mythology?

    A devoted monkey to Lord Rama.

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Summary

00:00

Sexism in Hindu Epics: Hanuman, Savitri, Ramayana

  • The story of Hanuman is being shared, highlighting the cultural richness but also acknowledging its sexist elements.
  • A story about Savitri, a goddess from the Mahabharata, is being prepared to address the sexist aspects of the Ramayana.
  • The Ramayana narrates the exploits of Shri Ram and the concept of the three faces of God in Hinduism.
  • The Yugas in Hinduism depict different eras, with the Sat Yuga symbolizing truth and the Kali Yuga representing corruption.
  • Ravana, a high Yogi with ten heads and twenty arms, seeks power over various realms through a boon from Brahma.
  • Ravana's pillaging of heaven prompts the gods to seek help from Vishnu, who decides to incarnate as a human to defeat Ravana.
  • King Dasharatha of Ayodhya, without a son, performs a ritual resulting in four sons born to his three wives.
  • The sons, including Rama, are skilled princes who later assist hermits in defeating demons in the jungle.
  • Rama breaks Shiva's bow at Janak's palace, winning Sita's hand in marriage, leading to a joyous return to Ayodhya.
  • A plot unfolds as Kaikeyi, influenced by a servant, manipulates King Dasharatha into sending Rama to the jungle for fourteen years and making Bharat king instead.

18:12

Epic journey to rescue abducted Sita.

  • Rah, Sia, and Lakshman head to the jungle for 14 years as per Rah's father's wish, building a thatched place and living happily.
  • Barat, upon returning, confronts his mother for her actions and chases after Rah, who refuses to return due to his promise.
  • Barat is given Rah's sandals to place on the throne, allowing him to become Prime Minister without breaking Rah's vow.
  • Ravana, desiring Sita, sends a deer illusion to lure Rah away, leading to Sita being abducted by Ravana.
  • Lakshman, left with Sita, is tricked by Ravana disguised as a Brahman priest, who abducts Sita to Sri Lanka.
  • Jatayu, a vulture loyal to Rah, tries to stop Ravana but is severely wounded in the process.
  • Rah and Lakshman return to find Sita missing, leading them to meet Hanuman, a monkey devoted to Rah and Shiva in disguise.
  • Hanuman, with the help of other monkeys and bears, sets out to find Sita in Sri Lanka, carrying Rah's ring as proof of his mission.
  • Hanuman leaps across the ocean to reach Sri Lanka, facing challenges like a serpent mother sent by the gods to test him.
  • Hanuman's incredible leap and adventures in Sri Lanka showcase his strength and intelligence in his quest to find and rescue Sita.

35:37

Hanaman's Epic Journey to Rescue Sita

  • Hanaman, son of the wind God, entered a giantess's mouth, assumed a tiny form, and received her blessing to complete a task for the Gods.
  • Hanaman embarks on various adventures, including beating up bad people, and eventually arrives in Sri Lanka.
  • In Sri Lanka, Hanaman finds Sita in a demon stronghold, surrounded by demonesses, and upset about being separated from her husband, Rama.
  • Hanaman reassures Sita, drops Rah's ring to prove his identity, and promises help from other monkeys and bears.
  • Hanaman, hungry, asks Sita for fruit from the Ashoka Grove, guarded by demons, and defeats them with ease.
  • Hanaman is captured by a demon's arrow with a boon from Shiva, leading to his presentation in Ravana's court.
  • Hanaman demands Sita's release as Rah's emissary, but Ravana refuses, leading to a confrontation in court.
  • Ravana orders Hanaman's tail to be set on fire, but Hanaman extends it, burns the city, and returns to Sita.
  • Hanaman reassures Sita of Rah's impending rescue and builds a bridge with the help of monkeys, bears, and chipmunks.
  • Hanaman retrieves a healing herb from the Himalayas to save Lakshman, heals the wounded, and aids in the final battle between Rah and Ravana.

52:24

"Eternal Love Defies Time: Raven's Challenge"

  • Raven performs a dance, causing the wind to cease and the world to fall silent, leading to a confrontation with the Demon King, Time, who threatens Raven with eternal damnation for his sins.
  • Time warns Raven of his impending demise and attempts to instill fear and loneliness in him, claiming that all good times are gone and that everything must change and die.
  • Raven challenges Time, asserting that love is eternal and that he will fight and die for love, believing that good love never dies and that only bad things perish.
  • Hanuman, a loyal friend to Rah, breaks a golden bracelet gifted to him by Rah, revealing that it lacked Rah's name, symbolizing its worthlessness, and then reveals Rah's name inscribed on his bones.
  • Rah, recognizing Hanuman's loyalty and strength, gifts him a ring inscribed with his name, acknowledging Hanuman's ability to discern true intentions and deeds, emphasizing his unwavering loyalty and ability to see through deception.
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