In Bapu’s words, “on the holy occasion of Hanumaan jayanti, my pranaam and jai SiyaRam to all the people all over the world.

During the Ram katha of 1981, one big portrait of Hanuman jee was placed here in Chitrakoot dham. Then it was maintained for many years, but in that pose Hanuman jee’s face was towards one direction (left). But since that time, I had one thing in my mind that Hanuman jee’s vision is not restricted; therefore he should be placed in such a way that everyone can see him and He can also see everyone.

It took many years, during which many sculptors tried to make the image that I have in my soul. But, after a long period, finally this metal image (moorti) came into being. He is there for all. Don’t you think, he is lovable!!

I think my ‘anumaan’ (a perception) has finally become “Hanumaan”.

I would say that it is not a temple, please do not offer any money or even a coconut here. If you really want to offer something, give up the ego or false pride before Hanumaan jee. He is the deity of ‘vichaar’ (thought) and ‘vivek’ (discretion), so there is no need for unnecessary rituals or ceremonies here. We shall offer various aspects of art (music, dance etc.), poetry, thoughts of learned people on occasions and recitation of Shri Ramcharitmanas shall be continued here daily.”

In Vinay Patrika, Tulsidas jee discusses the features resulting after taking Hanuman jee’s refuge. His grace is so prevailing that it is followed by the grace of Bhagwaan Ram, Lakshman, Sita jee, Girija jee and Shankar jee.

Girija’s (Parvati) grace is in the form of intact belief, which is not blind. Lord Shankar’s grace flows in the form of unmoving faith, which is backed by discretion. Lakshman jee’s grace inspires us to develop an inclination to give away (tyaag) easily for spiritual gains. Bhagwaan Ram’s grace comes in the form of truth and Ma Sita brings devotion (bhakti) in our lives.

Bapu says, ‘I do not think that there is much need to worship Hanumaan jee with rituals, it is time to love him selflessly. My belief and refuge is only dedicated in his lotus feet.’

Govind bolo hari gopal bolo……