Hanuman - The Son of Shiva and Shakti

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Well we have normally read about Hanuman being the amsa of Shiva. Today we will study detailed proofs of Hanuman being the son of Shiva and Shakti.

A creative expression of Neelkanth and Durga as parents of Ganesha and Hanuman

First let us see the Hanuman Chalisa by Goswami Tulsidas:

शंकर सुवन केसरी नंदन । तेज प्रताप महा जग वंदन ।।

"You are the son of Shankara and the son of Kesari. You are adored by the world on account of your strength and courage."

Now let's check the following verse from Bajrang Baan by Goswami Tulsidas:

जय अंजनि कुमार बलवन्ता । शंकर सुवन वीर हनुमन्ता ।।

"You are the son of Anjana who is very powerful. You are the son of Shankara who is brave."

Now in both the Slokas, Goswami Tulsidas has authenticated Hanuman to be the son of Shiva.

Before anyone can say that the word 'सुवन' means something else, let's check the Ganesh Stuti by Goswami Tulsidas from Vinay Patrika.

गाइये गनपति जगबंदन । संकर-सुवन भवानी नंदन ॥ १ ॥

"Let us sing the glories of Ganpati, adored by the universe. He is the son of Shankara and Bhavani (Parvati)."

Let us also check the Shiv Chalisa by Shri Ayodhyadas:

जय गणेश गिरिजा सुवन , मंगल मूल सुजान। 

कहत अयोध्यादास तुम, देहु अभय वरदान॥

"Glory to Lord Ganesha, the divine son of Goddess Girija, the cause of all auspiciousness and intelligence. Ayodhadas (the composer of these verses) humbly requests that every one be blessed with the boon of being fearless."

The word सुवन clearly means 'son'.

Now let us check Shiv Puran.

"As if hit by the arrows of Cupid, Śiva let fall his semen dislodged from its seat, for Rāma’s work." Shiv Puran, Satrudra Samhita, Chapter 20, Verse 4

"In due course Śiva was born of it (his own semen) in the form of a monkey named Hanūmat. He had great strength and exploit." Shiv Puran, Satrudra Samhita, Chapter 20, Verse 7

"The lordly son of Śiva made Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa happy in every respect. He protected the entire army." Shiv Puran, Satrudra Samhita, Chapter 20, Verse 32

As per the Parashar Samhita, Chapter 6, Hanuman's birth is a divine, multi-layered event involving several gods. The process begins with Viśvakarma reducing the Sun god's brilliance for his wife Chāya (Sañjñā), from which a radiant daughter named Suvarcchala is born. Brahma declares that Hanuman (the powerful essence of Lord Śiva) is destined to marry her. To counter demons tormenting the gods, divine energies from Viṣṇu (Naranārāyaṇa), Brahma, Śiva, and other celestials are combined into a sacred essence. Śiva, in monkey form during union with Pārvati, implants this essence in her womb. Unable to bear it, Pārvati transfers it to Agni (fire god), who passes it to Vāyu (wind god). Hanuman is born to Añjanā on the 10th day of the waning moon (Krishna Paksha Dashami) in Vaiśākha month, a Saturday under Pūrva Bhādrapadā nakṣatra, in the afternoon.

तौ तत्र दंपती चैके शेषाख्ये चित्रकानने शेरतुः परमामोदे निर्मलोदसरिद्वरे ।।23।। एकदा परमप्रीता पार्वती पतिदेवता क्रीडंतं सुरतासत्तकपियुग्मं ददर्श ह ।।24।। ततस्सा ह्रीमती बाला महादेवस्य पश्यतः पुष्पसांद्रेषु कुंजेषु तदा रंतु मनोदधे ।।25।। सर्वज्ञस्तदभिप्रायं ज्ञात्वा स कपिरूपधृत् रमयामास तां देवीं कपिरूपधरां शिवाम् ।।26।। सहस्राब्दप्रमाणेन क्रीडित्वा स महाद्युतिः तत्तेजः पार्वतीगर्भे निधाय विरराम ह ।।27।। अग्नौ चिक्षेप तत्तेजः पार्वती धारणाक्षमा स चाप्यशक्तस्तद्वायौ निक्षिपन् विससर्ज ह ।। 28।।

"That Couple (Śiva & Pārvati) strolled for some time on Śēşasaila (Mount Śēşa, the grand snake) that is full of pleasant pure water lakes. Once, happy Pārvati, who considers her husband as God in person, saw a couple of playing monkeys intent on love making. He, all-knowing Śiva, understanding the wish of Pārvati, took the form of a monkey and, in that very form, joined with the beautiful Pārvati. That great soul Śiva, continued the love act for a thousand years and ended it after introducing into her womb the mass of radiant power (of gods) given to him by Vişņu. Unable to bear that radiant power, Pārvati put it in fire (Agni). Even the fire god, unable to bear its powerful radiance, put it in the air (Vāyudēva, Wind God)." Parashar Samhita, Chapter 6, Verses 23-28

पार्वतीगर्भसंभूतेः पार्वतीगर्भनामवान् 

"Because you were born to goddess Pārvatī you will be known as Pārvatigarbha." Parashar Samhita, Chapter 6, Verse 66(1).

Well simultaneously there are many proofs of Hanuman being an amsa of Shiva. Well, it is just like the case of Pradyumna who is an amsa of Shri Hari, but is simultaneously the son of Krishna.

Will be updating more proofs on finding them.

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The Aadyanagha Foundation.