Introduction Once, Narada Muni approached Hanuman with a playful challenge. With a mischievous smile, Narada said, “You are not a true devotee!” Startled, Hanuman respectfully asked, “Why do you say that, Naradaji?” Narada, being a pure devotee himself, wanted to bring out the depth of Hanuman’s devotion through this divine exchange. He explained, “According to the Vedic scriptures, there are six types of aggressors who deserve no protection, and among them is one who sets fire to others’ homes. Such an act is considered a grave sin. When you went to Lanka in search of Mother Sita and later set fire to the Rakshasa homes, how can I call you a devotee of Lord Rama?” Understanding Narada’s deeper intention, Hanuman smiled and humbly responded, “My dear Naradaji, a true Rama bhakta takes it upon himself to perform the final rites of unclaimed dead bodies so their souls can find peace and attain a better next birth. When I arrived in Lanka, I found grand palaces, but not a single soul was ...
Introduction Once, Narada Muni approached Hanuman with a playful challenge. With a mischievous smile, Narada said, “You are not a true devotee!” Startled, Hanuman respectfully asked, “Why do you say that, Naradaji?” Narada, being a pure devotee himself, wanted to bring out the depth of Hanuman’s devotion through this divine exchange. He explained, “According to the Vedic scriptures, there are six types of aggressors who deserve no protection, and among them is one who sets fire to others’ homes. Such an act is considered a grave sin. When you went to Lanka in search of Mother Sita and later set fire to the Rakshasa homes, how can I call you a devotee of Lord Rama?” Understanding Narada’s deeper intention, Hanuman smiled and humbly responded, “My dear Naradaji, a true Rama bhakta takes it upon himself to perform the final rites of unclaimed dead bodies so their souls can find peace and attain a better next birth. When I arrived in Lanka, I found grand palaces, but not a single soul was ...