Divine Beings
Hanuman
हनुमान
The Divine Monkey
Who was Hanuman?
Hanuman (हनुमान): The Divine Monkey, one of the divine beings in the Mahabharata. The mighty vanara, son of Vayu and thus divine brother to Bhima.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | हनुमान |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | The Divine Monkey |
| Faction | Divine Beings |
| Key traits | Strong, Devoted, Immortal, Wise |
| Notable relationships | Divine Brother: Bhima, Protector: Arjuna, Lord (previous avatar): Rama |
| Featured in | 4 stories |
About Hanuman
The mighty vanara, son of Vayu and thus divine brother to Bhima. He resides on Arjuna's chariot flag, protecting it throughout the war.
In Their Words
Strength without devotion is like a body without soul.
Hanuman
Traits
- Strong
- Devoted
- Immortal
- Wise
Character Arc
- The MeetingTests Bhima in the forest
- The ProtectionGuards Arjuna's chariot
Key Relationships
Places in Hanuman's Story
Drawn from the stories Hanuman appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Divine Beings.