Why The Lord Hanuman tears open his chest

 

The story starts when Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya and became the king.  After Shri Rama defeated Ravana and reunited with Mata Sita he came back to Ayodhya. When his coronation was done, Sri Rama became the king of Ayodhya. Vibhishana, Ravana's brother, came into the court and offered Rama a priceless necklace as a humble gift. Rama suggested that Vibhishana give it to Devi Sita when Devi Sita received the necklace, she said, “I want to give it to the person who helped Rama the most.” Vibhishana asked, “Who is that?” Devi Sita replied, “Hanuman.”

When Lord Hanuman received the necklace, he surprised everyone by breaking it apart. He started examining each pearl, throwing them away one by one. This left Sita confused and offended Vibhishana and the people of Ayodhya. They began to shout at him, asking why he was disrespecting Devi Sita’s precious gift.

Lord Hanuman said I am looking for Lord Rama and Devi Sita in these pearls. Anything without Lord Rama’s name, or even Lord Rama himself, is useless to me, no matter how precious it is.

He continued to toss the pearls aside, which made Vibhishana even angrier. The people began to ask, "How can Lord Rama and Sita be in these pearls when they are sitting right in front of you?"Then Hanuman ji says, “Every inch of my body has Rama in it.every part of my body has Rama and Sita in it My heart and soul are made of Rama.”The people of Ayodhya mocked him, saying, “How do we know that? We cannot see them in you.”In a moment of profound devotion, Lord Hanuman tore open his chest and asked, “Now can you see them?” Inside his chest, everyone could see Lord Rama and Devi Sita, glowing with light. The aura of their divine presence filled the air.The people of Ayodhya, including   Vibhishana were moved to tears. They witnessed true, selfless devotion that day. Overwhelmed with love, Lord Rama got up and embraced Hanuman ji, recognizing his unwavering loyalty and devotion.

 The story of Hanuman ji tearing his chest and showing Sri Rama and Sita devi within his heart serves as a profound reminder of the essence of true devotion and dedication.

 This cherished episode from the Ramayana encourages us to cultivate a heart filled with love, humility, and compassion, inspiring us to prioritize the well-being of others and uphold the principles of righteousness in our lives. Just as Hanuman's faith and actions transformed his existence into a living testament of devotion, we too can aspire to embody these virtues, allowing love and faith to guide our spiritual journeys. Through this timeless tale, we are reminded that the divine resides not just in sacred texts or images but in the hearts of those who genuinely seek and serve with love.