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 courage, wisdom, devotion, strength and humility. The famous Hanuman prayer beginning with “Dulita Bala Dhaamam, Hemashailaabha Deham” praises these qualities before offering salutations to the son of Vayu and beloved devotee of Rama. But what do these names actually tell us about Hanuman Ji?
