Vatamala for Hanuman... is it Vata (the Food) or vatapatra(Banyan tree leaf)?
as we know that Lord Hanuman was a great devotee of Lord Shri Ram ..but more than that he is known as Rudravatara... Shiva is visualized as Dakshinamurti, sits under the Banyan tree..
मूलत: ब्रह्म रूपाय मध्यतो विष्णु रुपिण: अग्रत: शिव रुपाय अश्वत्त्थाय नमो नम:।
Baal Kaand - Doha 106 is saying..
Meaning: On the summit of that mountain exist a huge banyan tree which is ever young and is charming during all seasons/eras. Fanned by cool, soft, fragrant breeze, its shade is ever refreshing. It is the favorite resort of Siva, glorified by the Vedas.
There are five main Vata (Banyan tree) in Shri Raam-charit-maanas:
1. Vishraam Vata - In Kailas, where Bhagwaan Shankar resides.
2. Vishwaas Vata - In Prayaag.
3. Vivek Vata - In Bhushundi Sarovar.
4. Vichaar Vata - Tulsidas jee's base.
5. Vishaal Vata - In Chitrakoot where Ma Jaanaki and Bhagwaan Ram listen to katha.
The vata Mala (Vatapatra offering) story..
After the success in the war (Lanka Dahana), Sita Devi spotted Hanuman in garden when hanuman bowed to her feet seeking her blessings. Sita devi plucked few banyan leaves (Some says betel leaves) and showered on Hanuman in order to bless him, so the tradition is still followed.
If we considerd the name of Vata, must know vatapoornima of our tradition...It is a vowed religious observance performed by married women on the full moon day (pourṇami) of the Hindu lunar month, Jyeshtha, to prolong their wifehood.
‘gagan sadrisham' (as vast as sky), the vastness of this tree signifies dharma. The root of the tree of dharma is truth.The stem of the tree of dharma is patience (dhairya). The branches of the tree of dharma are in the form of mercy (dayaa), which treats one and all equally. The leaves of the tree of dharma are in the form of purity (pavitrata). Purity of thought, speech, action, visionetc. are the various types of leaves of dharma. The fruit of dharma is prem (love).
When we study these aspects and importance of these vriksha, Hanuman was not offering the vatamala(The Food), it was the form of banyan leaf..when we are offering this mala to Him, We are accepting the symbolic meaning of these great vriksha..and same time we are doing the worship of Hanuman, the Rudramsha..
If anybody knows more story related to Vatamala (Offering of Vata (Food) to hanuman, please... will be happy to know ...
Om Namo Bhagavate Ramachandraya...
as we know that Lord Hanuman was a great devotee of Lord Shri Ram ..but more than that he is known as Rudravatara... Shiva is visualized as Dakshinamurti, sits under the Banyan tree..
मूलत: ब्रह्म रूपाय मध्यतो विष्णु रुपिण: अग्रत: शिव रुपाय अश्वत्त्थाय नमो नम:।
Baal Kaand - Doha 106 is saying..
Meaning: On the summit of that mountain exist a huge banyan tree which is ever young and is charming during all seasons/eras. Fanned by cool, soft, fragrant breeze, its shade is ever refreshing. It is the favorite resort of Siva, glorified by the Vedas.
There are five main Vata (Banyan tree) in Shri Raam-charit-maanas:
1. Vishraam Vata - In Kailas, where Bhagwaan Shankar resides.
2. Vishwaas Vata - In Prayaag.
3. Vivek Vata - In Bhushundi Sarovar.
4. Vichaar Vata - Tulsidas jee's base.
5. Vishaal Vata - In Chitrakoot where Ma Jaanaki and Bhagwaan Ram listen to katha.
The vata Mala (Vatapatra offering) story..
After the success in the war (Lanka Dahana), Sita Devi spotted Hanuman in garden when hanuman bowed to her feet seeking her blessings. Sita devi plucked few banyan leaves (Some says betel leaves) and showered on Hanuman in order to bless him, so the tradition is still followed.
If we considerd the name of Vata, must know vatapoornima of our tradition...It is a vowed religious observance performed by married women on the full moon day (pourṇami) of the Hindu lunar month, Jyeshtha, to prolong their wifehood.
‘gagan sadrisham' (as vast as sky), the vastness of this tree signifies dharma. The root of the tree of dharma is truth.The stem of the tree of dharma is patience (dhairya). The branches of the tree of dharma are in the form of mercy (dayaa), which treats one and all equally. The leaves of the tree of dharma are in the form of purity (pavitrata). Purity of thought, speech, action, visionetc. are the various types of leaves of dharma. The fruit of dharma is prem (love).
When we study these aspects and importance of these vriksha, Hanuman was not offering the vatamala(The Food), it was the form of banyan leaf..when we are offering this mala to Him, We are accepting the symbolic meaning of these great vriksha..and same time we are doing the worship of Hanuman, the Rudramsha..
If anybody knows more story related to Vatamala (Offering of Vata (Food) to hanuman, please... will be happy to know ...
Om Namo Bhagavate Ramachandraya...
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