

The face towards the East is Sri Hanuman Mukha in its original form.Peethambaram makara kundala noopurangam |ĭhyayethitam kapivaram hruthi bhvayami” || Sri shanka chakra ramaniya bhujagra desam || The Dhyana sloka of Shri Panchamukha Hanuman is But the first few lines show that this is a version was taught by Garuda, where he mentions that it was created by the Lord of Lords. It is written at the end of the stotra that it was taught by Rama to Sita as per her request. Some people believe that this sloka should not be recited but used to worship the Five Faced Hanumanji. It gives large amount of Tantric manthras aimed at protection. To tell the fact as I understood, it is not Stothra in the normal sense of the word. This Kavacham is addressed to this fierce form of Hanuman. He therefore assumed the Panchamukha form to win this task. To save the divine brothers, Lord Hanuman had to stub out five lamps burning in different directions simultaneously. Instigated by Ravana, Mahiravana took Lord Rama and his brother Lakshmana to Paathaala Loka (the nether-world) and was tempted to sacrifice them to Goddess Mahamaya. Mahiravana was a sorcerer and an ardent devotee of Goddess Mahamaya. According to the scriptures, Lord Hanuman assumed this form to slay Mahiravana, brother of Ravana. Shri Panchamukhi Hanuman refers to five faces. Hayagriva gives knowledge and good children.” But since we cannot see it, it is usually tilted and shown above Hanuman’s face. The North facing Varaha, showers prosperity, wealth.The West facing Garuda removes black magic and poisons.Sri Panchamukha Anjaneya Swami promises this security to all devotees.Įvery Face of Shri Panchamukha Hanuman has significance. Inspite of rapid strides in technology, there is a growing insecurity for the average human being, both at emotional and physical levels. Shri Panchamukha Hanuman is one of the most important upasana deity of our Guru Parampara. Shri Hanumanji or the devout of Shri Rama, the embodiment of strenght,valor and courage is born of our epics to inspire in us the urge to stand up to our daily challenges and face life’s hurdles, difficulties, enemies and other not-so good factors with equal mental strength and courage.
