Hanuman: The Devotion and Power of the Monkey God

I hadn't particularly intended to read the Ramayana, but Vanamali's lovely book took me through it - focusing of its selfless hero, Hanuman. This is a wonderful telling of the story and so many curious aspects are included, most valuablly the esoteric inner meanings of some of the demons that Hanuman and Rama are up against. E.g. that Kumbakarna is "tamas" (sloth) embodied while Ravana represents the insatiable appetite of "rajas"(passion/addiction). It's also interesting that sections are according to the Valmiki original that aren't popularly told in India. This book is a treat for those who would like to understand all the characters from the Ramayana - the demons, the heroes - and of course especially for those who would like to understand Lord Hanuman better. (Please Vanamali - put more of your books on Kindle!)

I have not come across a more beautiful articulation of what devotion means and this is a breathtaking initiation to fathom it. My deepest gratitude for this incredible work that gives a feeling of light filling the mind.

Devotee or no devotee want to know more about Angel if lord Rama who’s statue was in pocket of President Obama as per his interview that it helps him decide and stay calm I agree

I was so moved reading this book and I'm writing a review for the first time ever on Amazon. It is a beautiful piece of work and a tribute to the one of the greatest spiritual forces of our Indic civilization. I feel inspired, not just to continue on the path of devotion to Hanuman, but also to protect India's treasures - our Gods, culture, stories that exemplify Dharma and the teachings of a magnificent civilization. Jai Hanuman!

An excellent read, I was used to Ramanaya as a kid when growing up as a story, but this book helped get a different perspective on things and events.

I am so pleased I got this book. It tells the tale of Hanuman in service to Ram when the demon king Ravana kidnapped Ram's consort, Sita. The story is meant to convey how, like Sita, we are separated from the Divine ground of our being by the passions and misunderstandings of our small ego (Ravana) and how we are reconnected by love and devotion, qualities which Hanuman embodies. Hanuman is the link between our physical being and our Divine being, and that connection is always at work to bring conscious awareness to our lives. As a devotee of Hanuman, I recommend this retelling of the story, found in the Ramayana. It is easy to read and helps open the heart of true seekers, which is what these stories were always meant to do. Enjoy.

this book, like others written by the author, mixes both story and spiritual teachings to convey the basic message of Hanuman's story. I've found this book, as well as others by this author, to help the reader find the substance to the "teachings" which are often hidden within more convoluted tellings by doing so in a very human, and caring way. of Vanamali's books, this is my favorite for personal reasons, but overall, for those wishing to learn the meaning behind the stories, Vanamali does a really good job, and I wholeheartedly recommend her books to people who are curious about the various topics which Vanamali has covered in her books.

This is a very well written account of the life of Hanuman. Vanamali ji has written the book with immense bhaava (feelings) and Bhakti. You will be moved and touched by many accounts of Hanuman Ji's devotion to Shri Rama. A must-read for anyone who wishes to learn more about Hanuman Ji's life of handwork, devotion, humility, and Bhakti.