My Hanuman Chalisa by Devdutt Pattanaik

A verse-by-verse exploration of the Hanuman Chalisa that interweaves translation with mythological stories, symbolic analysis and cultural context to illuminate Hanuman’s many roles—as devoted servant of Rama, fearless protector and healing presence—while drawing on episodes from the Ramayana, regional traditions and iconography to make the hymn’s meanings and devotional power accessible and resonant for contemporary readers.

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