Hanuman

Mataji Devi Vanamali has written seven books on the gods of the Hindu pantheon, including Shakti, The Play of God, and The Song of Rama, as well as translating the Bhagavad Gita. She is the founder and president of Vanamali Gita Yoga Ashram Trust, dedicated to sharing the wisdom of Sanatana Dharma and charitable service to children. She lives at the Vanamali ashram in Rishikesh, in northern India.

Foreword by Sri Krishna Das

Introduction

1 Mahavira--The Historic Hanuman
2 Anjaneya--Son of Anjana
3 Kesari Putra--Son of Kesari
4 Vayu Putra--Son of Vayu
5 Maruti--Flight to the Sun
6 Kesari Nandana--Hanuman’s Education
7 Jitendriya--Conqueror of the Senses
8 Sugriva Mitram--Friend of Sugriva
9 Ramadasa--The Famous Encounter
10 Pranadeva--The Killing of Vaali
11 Ramadhuta--Messenger of Rama
12 Sundara--The Book of Beauty
13 Pavana Putra--Search for Sita
14 Sankata Mochana--Dispeller of Sorrow
15 Bajarangabali--The Burning of Lanka
16 Shoora--The Faithful Servant
17 Mahatman--Ravana’s Council of War
18 Bhaktavatsala--Rama Gives Sanctuary
19 Mahatejasvin--The Siege of Lanka
20 Vatamaja--The War Continues
21 Daityakulantaka--The Fall of Kumbhakarna
22 Lakshmana Pranadhata--Savior of Lakshmana
23 Kapindra--The End of Indrajit
24 Mahabala--Journey to Patala
25 Rudrasya-Soonu--Fight to the Finish
26 Virupa--The End of Ravana
27 Uttaman--Trial by Fire
28 Sahasravadana--Return to Ayodhya
29 Shubangana--Dharma Triumphs
30 Veera--Sita Abandoned
31 Ramapriyan--The Ramayana
32 Lokabandu--Ashwamedha Yaga
33 Tapaswin--Dwapara Yuga
34 Bhima--The Mahabharata
35 Shubham--Kali Yuga
36 Mangala Murti--The Auspicious Form


Appendix One. Poems on Hanuman

Appendix Two. Names of Hanuman

Appendix Three. Names of Other Characters in the Hindu Pantheon

Appendix Four. Alphabetical List of Mantras

Glossary of Sanskrit Terms

Bibliography

Index