Hanuman is the monkey commander of the monkey army in the Sanskrit epic Ramayana (“Rama’s Journey”), and a deity fervently worshipped in Hinduism. In the Ramayana Hanuman assists Rama, an avatar of the god Vishnu, in rescuing Rama’s wife, Sita, and defeating the demon Ravana, who abducts her. Hanuman’s exploits in service of Rama are regarded as illustrative of the monkey god’s loyal service and heroism. In Hinduism Hanuman’s devotion to Rama is held up as an ideal form of bhakti (devotion) toward a deity. He is especially sought by worshippers for relief from suffering.
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