Daily Devotionals

He is known as viryavan, the mighty one-a hero of unparalleled power who can leap across oceans and lift mountains. So why, in his moment of greatest triumph, does Hanuman feel sadness?

After a perilous, near-impossible journey, the great hero Hanuman finally locates the abducted princess Sita. But the sight that greets him in the desolate Ashoka grove is heartbreaking. He sees a woman of perfect virtue, the cherished wife of Rama, suffering unjustly and tormented by wicked characters day and night.

Overcome, the powerful warrior does something extraordinary: with his eyes overflowing, he laments for her pain. These are not tears of weakness or despair. They are a profound and empathetic response, born from an immense affection for anyone dear to Rama. Hanuman's sorrow is not a flaw; it is the prelude to his heroic action, a sign of the deep love that fuels his mission to remove distress.

The Tears of Hanuman is a collection of daily meditations that invites you to witness the world through the eyes of the greatest of devotees. Journey with Hanuman and discover how:

• Empathy becomes the source of unstoppable resolve.
• One's own virtuous character can become the ultimate shield against all adversity.
• The deepest, most unparalleled joy is found not in personal success, but in selfless service.
• A consciousness fixed on the divine can see through the world's discouraging lies and remain steady in any storm.

Join Hanuman in the Ashoka grove and find a strength measured not in might, but in a heart that is brave enough to feel, and loving enough to act.