Hanuman is the endearing central figure of the sacred text from India called the “Ramayana” or the “Ramacharitamanasa". He is worshipped as the remover of obstacles, reliever of difficulties, and the wide-hearted compassionate, courageous deity at whose feet we fall in surrender. Using the text from Tulsidas’ Sri Hanuman Chalisa (the 40-verse devotional hymn) we will venture into the inspiring stories (lilas) of Hanuman-ji that invoke in us the devotional mood of Bhakti.
In this talk, Mary shares from her personal encounters with Shiva, as she has come to know him over the past 40 years. A sampling of the myths, the poet-saints and the scriptural doctrines of Shaivism are woven within the fabric of these mystical experiences which have helped her understanding of...
