Hanuman

Digest 00837: When Lord Rama appears every kalpa, does Hanuman join Him?

Written by Romapada Swami

Question: Lord Rama appears every kalpa. Does Hanuman join Lord Rama in every kalpa, from wherever he is, perhaps from Kimpurusa Varsha?

Answer by Romapada Swami:

This 1st response is based on Sri Govindharaja and other Sri Vaisnava resources.

  • Details are unknown.  It could be the same Hanuman who would have attained Vaikuntha by then, or maybe another suitable Jivatma hand-picked by the Lord.

The 2nd Response:

  • Yes, at least from the time Hanumān was benedicted in this manner

The 3rd Response:

  • Yes, Hanuman also appears whenever Lord Rama appears, but whether or not from Kimpurusa-varsa is unknown. In this day of Brahma, Hanuman is residing in Kimpurusa-varsa, but regularly Hanuman is reciting Sri Rama katha, when visiting anywhere and everywhere. [See BB 2.4.250-274: found in the attached PDF]

Ref. We account for Kalpa-bheda when considering the Lord’s appearance; thus, the same applies to His associates.

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