My Hanuman Chalisa (2017) Devdutt Pattanaik Hanuman Chalisa is not one of the mainstream holy scriptures used by temple goers in Malaysia. Perhaps it is because Hindus here were mostly immigrants from Southern India and are predominantly Shiva worshippers. In temples where Vishnu or one of his avatars is the chief deity, it is read diligently for guidance and peace of mind. In a way, it must have been written at a time in India, in the 16th century, when the conflict between Vaishanites and Shaivites had reached a scary pitch that needed reconciliation. The height of Muslim invasion too must have been at its zenith, and the Hindus must be losing congregations. Unification meant power. Why Hanuman is chosen as an envoy of unity? He is linked to many of the iconic figures of the Vedanta and well as the Puranic era in the Hindu scriptures. His parents, Kesari and Anjana, were devoted Shaivites; Hanuman's birth was His boon to them. Vahyu (God of the...
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