Hanuman's determination
and his devotion to his guru
gave him a treasure trove of knowledge.
But, Jambavanta, why isn't Hanuman's limitless power apparent?
Why doesn't he remember his talent?
Sometimes, the knowledge and power received before the right age
have adverse effects.
Uncle, I didn't get your point.
You were cursed.
It compelled you to forget your knowledge.
A curse?
Why? How?
Jambavanta, who cursed me?
[dramatic music playing]
Friends, what are all of you up to?
It's a joyful day today.
It's the right time to play. Let's go!
[dramatic music playing]
[joyful music playing]
Today, I'm so hungry
that I can eat an entire jackfruit.
Let alone a jackfruit, a ripe mango will also suffice.
Dreams don't get fulfilled so easily.
There must be a fruit-laden tree in the vicinity. Let's check.
[mellow music playing]
I can smell the sweet aroma of fruits.
[happy music playing]
I can also smell delicious 'laddus'.
Also, tender and sweet coconuts are somewhere nearby.
Friends, let's go. Our food is waiting for us.
[joyful music playing]
Greetings, sage.
Me and my friends are famished.
We have been searching for food in this forest for a long time.
Can you please give us some fruits?
These fruits are meant to be given as offerings to our God.
We can't give these to lowly vanaras like you.
However, the Creator of the universe doesn't need these fruits.
He provides food to everyone.
Will you return to Him what He has given us?
Feeding the hungry is one's duty.
Insolent vanara, don't you understand?
This is divine food.
Now get going! Come on!
- Come on, leave! - This forest belongs to us.
And the fruits are from this forest. So we have the right to these.
God resides in all of us.
- You may consider us a different form of God. - Enough!
Will a lowly vanara teach us about devotion and duty?
This custom has been followed for ages.
A lowly vanara like you won't understand this custom.
If an action doesn't empathise with other living beings,
it isn't devotion but a sham.
If your devotion is sincere,
these fruits should be given to all the living beings in this forest.
Even God won't enjoy the food if living beings are hungry.
How dare you?
You insulted our customs and rules!
Before I curse you,
leave this place!
[dramatic music playing]
[bell clanging]
[theme song playing]
If you can't see God in all the living beings of this world,
your customs are meaningless.
Leave right away!
Lowly beings like you can't stay here!
[dramatic music playing]
[intense music plays]
Stop!
You called me lowly!
I'm Lord Vayu's son, Hanuman!
How dare you attack me and my friends?
"Hail valorous Hanuman."
"Hail Pavan's son Hanuman."
Friends, let's teach these sages a lesson, which they'll never forget!
[moaning]
[amusing music playing]
[dramatic music playing]
It's our forest!
You can't come here and insult us!
Do you understand?
[dramatic music playing]
'You were a mischievous child.'
'Your uncontrolled actions disrupted the austerities of the sages.'
[comical music playing]
Please forgive us, sage.
Did I disturb your austerity?
[amusing music playing]
[suspenseful music playing]
Insolent vanara, how dare you disturb our 'puja' and 'yajna'?
You are so immersed in the rituals
that you have forgotten their true meaning.
[chuckling]
Stop!
'You are so immersed in the rituals'
'that you have forgotten their true meaning.'
We won't endure the insolence of these vanaras any longer.
I have a feeling
that Hanuman is born to fulfil a great task.
However, I'm afraid
that his mischievous and playful nature
could infuriate a sage.
Then what should we do?
Who will stop a child with divine powers?
[conch-shell playing]
Lord Brahma.
Only he can give us a solution.
We must seek Lord Brahma's help.
'The sages approached Lord Brahma.'
'And he allowed them to curse you.'
One must be punished for mischief.
However, it's important
to be kind to children.
Hanuman will benefit the world
in future.
I'll think of a solution
so that he mends his ways
and doesn't get harmed.
[dramatic music playing]
Hanuman!
[tense music plays]
- [bells clanging] - [conch-shell playing]
As per Lord Brahma's order, I curse you!
You'll forget your divine powers
until you are reminded about it!
However, Lord Brahma gave you the boon
of devotion to Rama along with this curse!
Henceforth, you'll be immersed in Shri Rama's devotion!
Your devotion will strengthen the vanaras
tortured by Vali!
[Hanuman Chalisa playing]
Since that moment,
you forgot
about your power and your talent after waking up.
You kept chanting Shri Rama's name.
Your only goal was to serve him
and you have been following it to date.
Hanuman, it's time to understand your true nature.
Mahadeva endowed you with eight siddhis.
You have eight divine talents. Hanuman, please introspect.
Recognise your true self!
Anima, Laghima,
Mahima, Garima,
Istva, Vastva,
Prapti, and Prakamya.
You have all these talents.
Hanuman, wake up!
Recognise your true power.
Then no sea, mountain
or anything else will stop you.
[motivational music playing]
Pavan and Kesari's son,
Shiva's part, Hanuman, recognise your true self.
'Shiva's part, Hanuman, recognise your true self!'
Shiva's part, Hanuman, recognise your true self!
[intense music plays]
[chaupai playing]
[motivational music playing]
"Hail valorous Hanuman."
"Hail Pavan's son Hanuman."
"Hail Bajrangbali Hanuman."
"Hail powerful Hanuman."
'Narayana's avatar Shri Rama would need a devotee.'
'He will be my partial avatar.'
'Hanuman, get ready to benefit this world.
'He isn't just Kesari and Anjana's son but Lord Vayu's gift to us.'
'He is Maruta's blessing.'
'He is Pavan's son, Maruti! Maruti!'
'The bigger, redder, and shinier the fruit is,'
'the tastier and juicier it is.'
'I want to eat this fruit.'
'Stop, idiot! You'd be turned into ashes as soon as you near the sun!'
'Maruti's birth'
'supersedes the cycle of birth and death.'
'He must come back to life.'
"Hail powerful Hanuman."
[Hanuman Chalisa playing]
'One must be punished for mischief.'
'As per Lord Brahma's order,'
'I curse you!'
'You'll forget your divine powers'
'until you are reminded about it!'
[dramatic vocalising]
Hail Shri Rama!
[conch-shell playing]
'Hanuman, I'm entrusting you with this ring.'
'It signifies Sita's trust in me.'
'Hanuman, please give this ring to Sita when you find her.'
[mellow music playing]
"Shri Rama!"
[conch-shell playing]
[devotional song playing]
[devotional song continues playing]
[devotional song playing]
[devotional song continues playing]
Hail Shri Rama!
[vocalising]
[dramatic music playing]
[Hanuman Chalisa playing]
[Hanuman Ashtak playing]
"Hail valorous Hanuman."
"Hail Pavan's son Hanuman."
"Hail Bajrangbali Hanuman."
"Hail powerful Hanuman."
Hail Shri Rama!
Hanuman felt hopeless just a few moments back
but now his enthusiasm, as well as his size, increased.
Goddess, it's natural.
When a person's confidence increases,
the troubles start decreasing.
Just a few moments back,
Hanuman couldn't even think of crossing
the 800-mile-wide ocean to reach Lanka.
Now, the same Hanuman
can cross the 800-mile-wide ocean
and also the entire universe.
Hanuman's story,
especially this part of Shrimad Ramayan
is known as Sundara Kanda.
It's the story of the victory of trust and optimism.
It teaches human beings
that we mustn't let the problems in our lives
get the better of us.
In fact, we must strengthen ourselves
with devotion and determination
so that our troubles get belittled.
Goddess,
do You know why it is called Sundara Kanda?
There are many reasons
but these three are the most important ones.
The first reason is that it's a story
which mesmerises the audience.
There's nothing more beautiful than love and devotion in this world.
And Sundara Kanda is full of devotion
and love.
The second reason.
The beautiful mountain where Ashoka Vatika was situated
was the place where Hanuman and Sita first met.
It was also the place which gave hope
to Shri Rama and Devi Sita's reunion.
The third reason is that Hanuman's mother Anjana used to address him
as Sundara when he was a child.
Goddess,
let's perform the 'arti' of this powerful chapter.
[devotional music playing]
['arti' playing]
['arti' continues playing]
['arti' playing]
['arti' continues playing]
['arti' playing]
'Goddess, it showed'
'the unmatched union'
'of Rudra's power and devotion to Rama.'
'Sundara Kanda.'
Hanuman used his devotion
and Shri Rama's trust in him as a weapon and got ready
to give the first blow to Lanka.
"Hail Bajrangbali Hanuman."
Hanuman is ready to fulfil his mission as my partial avatar.
"Hail valorous Hanuman."
"Hail Pavan's son Hanuman."