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Hanuman : symbolic meaning

Hanuman
Is one of the main heroes of ramayana and his mention is also been found in the Mahabharata.



Ram bhakt hanuman is the embodiment of wisdom (gnana) and bhakti (devotion to the divine) as well as courage( Balã) and fortitude ( courage and patience in difficult circumstances) .



He is the warrior who is humble and has total submission towards the seva ( selfless service) of the paramaatma.
But also has immense capabilities to do many valorous acts for preservation of dharma.



His folded hands shows his submission towards Lord when he is in the temple of Lord Rama.
When he is enshrined alone he is shown with his favorite weapon mace (gadã) .
It represents cosmic order.
It also shows the law of karma (cause and effect )
Gada also represents the buddhi Or the power of knowledge.



Standing posture indicates
Full manifestation within our realm and capacity to comprehend- it indicates that the divine in full manifestation in the world which we live in.



He is said to be son of vayudeva ;a manifestation of vayu (according to madhvas)
It indicates that he is the living entity without whom one dies  that's why the name (maruti)









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