Hanuman's devotion to Sri Ram

Hanuman, an ardent devotee of Lord Sri Rama, is worshipped by millions of people in India. Hanuman is the embodiment of devotion, dedication and strength. Devotees pray to Hanuman to remove the sufferings created by Saturn for humans and also to fulfil their wishes.

Hanuman jumped over the Indian ocean and reached Sri Lanka in search of Sita, who was abducted by Ravana, the demon king.

Once, Hanuman was presented by certain saints a necklace, fully laden with costly pearls. On getting the necklace, Hanuman plucked each pearl and cracked it with his sharp teeth, looked inside, and threw away all the pearls, one by one, with disappointment. The saints asked him what he was doing. Hanuman replied: `They are no good. I do not see my venerable Sri Ram and Sita in any one of them. What is the use of such necklace for me?`

The saints were shocked. How was it possible to see the images of Gods inside pearls? Hanuman clarified:'My Gods Sri Ram and Sita stay everywhere, in all living and nonliving things. They are inside my heart also.Do you wish to see for yourself?' The saints asked for proof. Hanuman closed his eyes and prayed with deep devotion 'Hare Ram Jai Sita Ram.' Then, with his strong hands, he beat his chest and opened his breast and showed them the images of Sri Ram and Sita imprinted there!

The saints were wonderstruck with this miracle. They were extremely happy with Hanuman's devotion to Sri Ram.