SRI ANJANEYA SWAMI – The Foremost Devotee of Lord Srinivasa at Tirumala
Sri Anjaneya Swami who is blessed by Lord Sri Rama in the previous Yuga for His devout services is now receiving worship from His devotees in Tirumala, the Kaliyuga Vaikunta. He gives His grand darshan in various postures in different places in Tirumala.
Sri Agnya Palaka Anjaneya
Lord Anjaneya Swami resides at Sri Ramulavari Meda as ‘Utsav Murthy’ in Tirumala temple. It is a good custom to cover our mouths with our hands while talking to elderly persons so that our saliva drops may not fall on them.
In the same manner, Lord Aagnyapaalaka (the Obedient Hanuman) stands before Lord Rama with His hand covering His mouth. Without spluttering, Lord Anjeneya wants to say ‘Yes, My Lord’ in obedience.
To perform this, He covers His mouth with His hand. So, He is known as the ‘Obedient Hanuman‘. It is the embodiment of Lord Anjaneya which obeys the orders of His Lord, Sri Rama. He plays an important role during Lord Rama’s coronation and the pujas performed for Lord Rama.
On the day of Sri Ramanavami also the ‘Obedient Hanuman’ will follow His Lord. If one worships the Obedient Hanuman, one will get good behaviour, knowledge, courage, health and prosperity.
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Dr. I.L.N. Chandra Sekhar Rao
