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Why Hanuman Ji Worshipped Mahavidyas Before Lanka

Hanuman Ji’s journey to Lanka is one of the most powerful episodes in the Ramayana. But some later Hindu traditions connect this journey with an intriguing detail: before setting out for Lanka, Hanuman Ji is said to have worshipped the forms of Dash Mahavidya, the ten manifestations of Goddess Shakti.…

MyLifeXP · 10h ago

7 Immortal Figures in Hinduism and Where They Live

What if some of the legendary figures described in ancient Hindu traditions were still alive somewhere in the world? Hindu scriptures and later traditions speak of seven Chiranjivis, extraordinary beings believed to have received exceptionally long lives. Their stories connect the Mahabharata, Ramayana and Puranic traditions with mysterious places such…

MyLifeXP · Oct 7

Did Sita Really Kill Ravana? The Hidden Truth of Ramayana

What if the Ramayana you grew up watching is only one version of a much larger story? In one tradition, Rama kills Ravana. In another telling, Sita takes a fierce form and destroys him. Jain literature presents yet another version in which Lakshmana kills Ravana. There are also traditions in…

MyLifeXP · Oct 7

7 Lessons From Hanuman Ji When You Doubt Yourself

Have you ever felt that you are capable of much more, but somehow you cannot see it yourself? You try, fail once or twice, and slowly start believing that maybe you were never good enough. This is where a powerful story from the life of Hanuman Ji offers a different…

MyLifeXP · Sep 28

8 Powerful Hanuman Forms and the Truth Behind Their Names

Most people know Hanuman Ji as the powerful devotee of Lord Rama. But the familiar image of the mighty vanara warrior is only one part of a much deeper tradition. Ancient prayers and devotional texts describe Hanuman through different names and forms, each pointing to a particular quality such as…

MyLifeXP · Sep 27

Sri Lanka by Train and Bus: The Hill Country Route Indian Travellers Skip by Booking Cabs

The cab trap most Indian visitors walk straight intoThe moment an Indian traveller clears Colombo's Bandaranaike airport, a driver is waiting with a sign and a price. It feels efficient. It feels safe. And it costs, on average, four to five times what the same journey costs by train or…

Times Life · Sep 27

Why Hanuman Never Bragged About His Greatest Victory

Hanuman is remembered for crossing the ocean, defeating powerful enemies and setting Lanka on fire. But what if none of these was his greatest strength? The deeper lesson from the Hanuman story lies somewhere else. After completing an almost impossible mission, Hanuman did not return to Rama talking about his…

MyLifeXP · Sep 26

Where Did Hanuman Go After Lord Ram Left Earth?

What happened to Hanuman after Lord Ram returned to his divine abode? Most people know Hanuman as Ram’s greatest devotee, but the story does not end with the conclusion of the Ramayana. According to Hindu tradition, Hanuman is one of the Chiranjivis, the immortal beings believed to remain on Earth.…

MyLifeXP · Sep 25

Why Is Lord Rama Called Maryada Purushottam?

We have heard the name Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram countless times. But have we ever stopped to ask what these two words actually mean? Why was Rama given this powerful title, and what does it reveal about his place in Hindu tradition? The answer goes deeper than simply calling him…

MyLifeXP · Sep 24

Why Hanuman Ji Loves Ram Katha More Than Offerings

When devotees visit a Hanuman temple, they often carry coconuts, oil, flowers and sweets. But there is another offering that holds a special place in Hanuman bhakti, and it cannot be bought from any shop. It is Ram Katha, the story and glory of Lord Rama. Hanuman Ji is remembered…

MyLifeXP · Sep 22