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Hanuinan's Nirvan
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once fought heroically in wars was now engaged in spiritual activities. Once, he went to the Meru mountain on a pilgrimage. When he was returning from there, he happened to see the sun setting in the west. For a while, he stopped his airship in the sky; and kept looking at the setting sun. It was not merely seeing the setting sun. The situation symbolized a thought that had been in his mind for a long time.
"The sun rises in the morning; and sets in the evening. Now, the sun is setting. Does it not show that all wor are transient ? Does not this suggest that worldly life is fleeting, transient and momentary ? Hence, our attachment for this transient worldly life is illusory. Hatred for something that is transient also is illusory because this world is changeable and transient. Even the thoughts and feelings of men are changeable. All things are changeable. The Lord has expounded the truth about this life. The sun symbolizes the worldly life. The sun rises and sets regularly. Thus, he symbolizes the cycle of birth and death. Actually, only now have I fully realized this eternal truth. Why should I continue to rule over my Kingdom ? What purpose does it serve ? For whose sake should I carry out these duties? What is the use of remaining in the samsar? I have enjoyed the delights of worldly life. I have enjoyed sensual pleasures. Now, I should become an Anagar. I shall become a Sadhu. I shall discard all my attachments. I shall carry out meditation in some mountain cave, in solitude and realize the pure form of my soul. Only this is really beneficial to me".
The sun had already set. Darkness had enveloped the world. Hanuman again began flying in his airship and soon reached Hanupur. As soon as he entered the palace his Queen-consort, Lankasundari extended a hearty welcome to him. At the sight of her lord, the queen was overwhelmed with joyful emotions. Hanuman changed his dress; and sat on a throne, Lan! sat near him. She looked towards her lord and said :
“Dear lord ! I hope you had a happy journey”.
"Yes. My journey was happy and comfortable. Moreover, today's pilgrimage has inspired in me the desire to renounce
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