The Birth of A Hero (TCH#2)

The birth of a hero always takes place on a mountain of challenges and not in the valleys of comfort. Those who have read Ramcharitmanas or have some knowledge of the Ramayana would know that Hanuman's introduction as a superhero takes place in the fourth chapter of the book, Kishkindha Kand. His identity as a superhero is established when, at the end of this chapter, on the Mahendra Mountain, Hanumanji is introduced as a superhero to the army that had lost its courage to continue the search for Mata Sita under the leadership of Angad, the prince of Kishkindha, and when Jambvan, the bear king, reminded Hanumanji of his unlimited powers: "You are as powerful as the wind. You are intelligent, illustrious and an inventor. There is nothing in this world that's too difficult for you; whenever stuck, you are the one who can help." Hanuman's journey towards becoming an extraordinary superhero and then a super God of Kaliyuga started from this point.

Sunder Kand, the fifth chapter of Ramcharitmanas, is the biggest source of origin of time-tested and eternal management concepts for the modern corporate world, as well as various skills and qualities of a successful and mighty manager. The chapter revolves around the purpose of life and the search for a goal in life. 

Hanumanji shows us that the goal of life is Sita, whom he searches for in this chapter. For a Gyani, Sita is shanti or peace. For a devotee, Sita is bhakti. For a yogi, she is Aadi Shakti or subtle strength, and for a Manager, she is the goal of the organization to be achieved. Everyone of us is, in truth, in search of Sita.

During his take-off across the ocean, Hanumanji folded his palms and bowed to his Guru, Sury Dev. He then offered his respect to Indra, Brahmaji, and finally, his father, Vayu Dev. Turning south, he glared at the raging waters and the rough waves teasing him. The episode shows the concept of humility, and the truth that one's greatness cannot solve all problems.

In this mission, Hanumanji teaches us to possess courage, skills, presence of mind, foresightedness, and preparedness for the mission. The lesson of greatness is that great people humbly hide their greatness, and simple people simply celebrate the greatness of great people. The episode at Mainak mountain and inside Lanka teaches us the lesson of knowing when to exhibit urgency and when to exhibit patience.

The deepest human connections are not of blood but of Voice. Behind every unusual action, there must be a story. Rather than discovering that story, people end up doing a post-mortem of the action itself. Hanuman was an excellent ambassador who could easily understand the nature of other people. Ram praises the disguised Hanuman, saying that sure success awaited the king whose emissaries were as accomplished as he was.