We all know that Hanuman's strength is extraordinary. Not only
strength, but buddhi:, balam, yasha:, dhairyam, nirbhayathwam,
arogatha, ajjaadyam, vvak patuthvam also contributed to Hanuman's
greatness. Still Hanuman could not kill B(V)ali. There is no doubt
that Bali also was extremely strong.But it is surprising that Hanuman
did not even attempt to go against him. There is a story behind this
also.
Like all children, baby Hanuman also was very restless and
mischievous. In addition to the hyper activity, he had unusual
strength also. Like any other baby monkey, he was constantly trying to
have fun. So Hanuman set out to play his innocent pranks on the sages
living in the nearby ashramams. He will jump on the thatched roofs of
their huts and make holes in the roof, throw the firewood around,
disturb the pooja items and steal their food and fruits. Maharshis
were tired and cursed him that even though he had enormous strength,
he would be unaware of his own power and strength and would not use it
against anybody..
Mother Anjanadevi heard the sages cursing her beloved son and begged
their pardon and requested to decrease the harshness of the curse.
Then sages modified the curse and said that he would not realize his
strength and power until a great soul reminded him about his
potential.
Later, Jaambavan, a great devotee of Raama ( a huge monkey- in Kerala
he is known as a huge monkey and Jaambavan is a huge bear for some
others) reminded him of his power and encouraged him to cross the
ocean and go to Lanka to see Sitadevi. Then with full confidence,
Raama in his heart and Raama naamam on his lips, he crossed the ocean
in one jump. Then he saw Sitadevi, promised her that Rama would come back
and rescue her in no time, set fire to Lanka and came back.
But Bali vadham was before he met Jaambavan and at that time he was
not aware of his own strength and did not dare to encounter Bali.
Because of the curse, Hanuman could not help Sugreeva in killing Bali.
Later Bali was fortunate to die by Rama's hands and got instant
salvation.
Goshpathy kritha vaaraashim mashakee kritha raakshasam |
Ramayana mahaa maalaa Ratnam vande anilaathmajam ||
Sri Anjaneya crossed the ocean effortlessly as if it was only a
puddle made by the paws or hoof of a cow (goshpathy) and crushed many
demons or raakshasaas like mosquitoes or house flies (mashakee). My
obeisance(vande) to Son (aathmajam) of wind God (Anila) who shines as
a pendent on great Ramayana necklace (Mahamaala)
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