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Cambodian depiction of Hanuman at Angkor Wat. Rama is standing on top of Hanuman in the middle of the mural. Hanuman is a revered heroic figure in Khmer history in southeast Asia. He features predominantly in the Reamker, a Cambodian epic poem, based on the Sanskrit Itihasa Ramayana epic. [127]
Ramayana characters - Rama and Sita enthroned, surrounded by sage Vashishtha and Rama's brothers Lakshmana, Bharata, Shatrughna. Hanuman seated at the feet of Rama. Ramayana is one of the two major Sanskrit ancient epics (Itihasas) of Hindu literature. It was composed by sage Valmiki. This is a list of important figures that appear in the epic.
Rama Rahasya Upanishad talks about is largely recited by Hanuman, who states that Rama is identical to the supreme unchanging reality Brahman, same as major Hindu deities, and the means to satcitananda and liberation. [142] [143] The text also includes sections on Tantra suggesting the Bīja mantra based on Rama. [142]
Hanuman rescues Rama and Lakshmana after they are kidnapped by the Ahi-Mahi Ravana at the behest of Ravana and held prisoner in a cave, to be sacrificed to the goddess Kali. Adbhuta Ramayana is a version that is obscure but also attributed to Valmiki – intended as a supplementary to the original Valmiki Ramayana .
Moreover, Rama's trust in Hanuman's abilities is evident when he sends him on a crucial mission to locate Sita in Lanka. Rama's confidence in Hanuman's capabilities underscores the trust and reliance they have on each other as friends. In the battle between Vali and Sugriva, Rama prepared to kill Vali from the side of a tree
After Hanuman's return, Rama, with Lakshmana, Sugriva, Jambvant, Angad and other Vanara sena, marched to the Indian Ocean, (present- day that part is known as Palk Strait). Rama's journey to Lanka required a passage over the vast sea. Rama requested sea to give them a way to cross sea, however, sea filled with pride, ignores Rama.
In the late 1990s, Sanjay Khan made a series called Jai Hanuman, recounting tales from the life of Hanuman and related characters from the Ramayana. A Japanese animated film called Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama was released in 1992.
Maruti returns from Lanka. The Sundara Kanda forms the heart of Valmiki's Ramayana and consists of a detailed, vivid account of Hanuman's adventures. After learning about Sita, Hanuman assumes a gargantuan form and makes a colossal leap across the ocean to Lanka after defeating Surasa, the mother of the nagas, and Simhika, who is sent by the devatas.