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heart danced in delight like a peacock and in the depths of his heart there arose a tremendous devotion for the Paramatma. He came to realize that the ultimate aim of existence is the attainment of Moksha.
While giving him such inspiring guidance and instruction she took care to keep away from Hanuman the sorrows she had experienced because if he came to know of that story Hanuman might begin to despise his father. She wanted Hanuman to have the highest veneration for his father. In fact, Hanuman had such a reverence for his father that she did not like unclean water to pollute the noble Ganga of his affection and devotion for his father,
Here is an eternal truth that should be borne in mind always by all people. Parents should never accuse each other in front of their children and they should not speak of each other's faults or defects in the presence of their children, nor should they say anything about their mutual misunderstandings to their children. They should not reveal such things to their children even by a mistake. In case they reveal such things to their children the children will develop disregard and contempt for their parents.
The wheel of time continued to revolve. Hanuman passed from childhood to boyhood and from boyhood he entered the firmament of youth imperceptibly. The speed of Time's winged chariot is greater than ours. We remain behind caught in the coils of worldly events but Time leaving those events behind moves forward. Hanuman grew up to be a graceful young man of extraordinary attainments and accomplishments. He had acquired mastery over various arts and sciences. Anjana could not but bè gay and delighted at the sight of her son. Pavananjay swelled with pride thinking of his son who was the very embodiment of nobility and ability.
The kingdom of Lanka was prosperous. Lanka had become a vast empire since Ravan had captured many kingdoms and had subjugated them. Peace and prosperity prevailed all over
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