From a satsang with Pt. Umadutt Maharaj, Spiritual Leader, SWAHA Bhakti Jyot Mandali
Satsang helps strengthen our minds in order to cope with difficult situations, especially at this point in time for our country and world. Recently, we have suffered collective sickness and deaths in our country; we must seek the protective shelter of Pawan Putra, Bajrang Bali, Shree Hanuman to help relieve any difficulties with which we may be confronted. By worshipping Him, we strengthen our minds so that we can deal with any situation.
When we perform satsangs online and chant the Hanuman Chalisa, we pray for those families who are experiencing sickness, death or any other difficulty. There are five states of mind; when we worship Shree Hanuman, the mind principle, we rise above the three lower states: the raving, forgetful and oscillating mind and transform our minds into being one-pointed and restrained so that we may focus on our duties and overcome our challenges. On a daily basis we must fix our mind on that Lord and undoubtedly all pain and negativities will be resolved. This is the purpose of our life. We have been given the human form and should make proper use of it by doing the correct actions and by fulfilling the promise we made to God to give thanks upon safe deliverance.
The Hanuman Chalisa consists of 40 verses and was compiled by Tulsidasji to glorify Pawan Putra, Shree Hanuman. Here are some significant verses that are useful for our present situation:
Raam Duaare Tum Rakhvaare, Hota Na Aagya Binu Paisaare
If one wants to access Shree Raam, one has to go through Pawan Putra, as he is the doorkeeper who protects the entrance to Prabhu Shree Raam. One cannot have access to Shree Raam (the light that shines within) unless he worships Shree Hanuman (the controlled mind).
Bhoot Pisaach Nikat Nahin Aavei, Mahaavir Jab Naam Sunaavei
One who recites the name of Shree Hanuman, Mahavir, will not be troubled by any evil force or negative entity.
Naasei Rog Harei Sab Peera, Japat Nirantar Hanumat Beera
Those who remember and recite the name of Shree Hanuman, will be protected from all kinds of disease, sickness and harm.
Jo Shat Baar Paath Kar Koi, Chhutahi Bandhi Mahasukh Hoi
Those who recite the Hanuman Chalisa 100 times, becomes free of all worldly bindings and impurities and receive the greatest happiness.
Together, we must pray for those who face death and sickness in their families. Whatever difficulty we may confront, we must seek the protective shelter of Shree Hanuman who can transcend any difficulty or obstacle. In the Sundara Kaanda of the Shree Raamcharitramaanas, when crossing the ocean to Lanka in search of Sita Maa, He defeated Mainaaka, Surasa and Simhika. He stood up and delivered Shree Raam’s message to Raavan. He was faced with many challenges but through the power of the mind, He was victorious over all of them. One who has the blessings of Shree Hanuman and Prabhu Shree Raam can successfully traverse the pathways of the world unhindered and unchallenged.
