OUR ANCESTORS HAD GREAT FAITH IN HANUMAN SWAMI

While a percentage of Hindus celebrated Hanuman Jayanthi on Monday, depending on their geographical locations and time zone, others within the USA observed this auspicious day on Tuesday, March 30th. Regardless of the difference in the day, Hindus globally love their Hanuman Swami. That is a fact. Hanuman Swami is the embodiment of Godliness and Ram Naam (chanting Shri Ram's name).

Throughout all the celebrations, which tallied over 171 years since our East Indian ancestors were brought to toil and sweat on the sugar plantations in British Guiana, two things were of paramount importance - and still are - their unconditional love and unflinching faith that they had in Hanuman Swami. These same values they passed onto their children and grand-children.

Today, we still love our Hanuman Swami and all that He represents: His unconditional love for Shri Ram, His selfless service to humanity, His humility, His strength, His power - in essence -Hanuman Swami's every words, thoughts and deeds - He lives, breaths and does everything for His Shri Ram. His devotion and love for Shri Ram cannot be described in words. That is why until this day, His glories and praises are sung. He is our everlasting hero.

In Guyana, all most all Hindu homes have a Jandha (red flag) proudly flying in their front yards, the red flag is a representation of Hanuman Swami. Most Hindus like to perform their annual Jandhi, where with the help of a pandit, they offer prayers and perform Puja for Hanuman Swami. This tradition was passed on to them by their ancestors. And, our folks brought this tradition to the USA. Take a drive through Richmond Hill and surrounding areas in Queens, you'll see many Hindu homes have their red flags flying highly.

When our ancestors came to British Guiana, their faith and believe in their religion kept them going throughout all the unspeakable hardships and struggles they endured on the sugar plantations. They secretly performed their Pujas, sang their chow-paees from the Ramayan and bhajans and kept their faith in their Lord Rama and Hanuman Swami. They took comfort and drew strength from Hanuman Swami.

He is so great that Saint Tulsidas penned the popular 40-verses Hanuman Chalisa, extolling His superlative qualities and praise this great servant of Shri Ram. For as long as Sanatan Dharma exists, Hanuman Swami's praises will be sung.


All of us needs to be more like Shri Hanuman Swami. May He bless us all.

(Online photos of Shri Hanuman Swami praying to Shri Ram)


Shri Ram told Hanuman Swami that He is as dear to Him as His brother Bharat..