Hanuman Chalisa and the Philosophy of Divine Service (Ram Kāj as Yajña)
Hanuman Chalisa and the Philosophy of Divine Service (Ram Kāj as Yajña) In the sacred Hanuman Chalisa , the word "Kāj" (काज) shines as a beacon pointing to life’s highest goal — divine service to Śrī Rāma , the Parabrahma . "Vidyavān Gunī Ati Chātur, Rām Kāj Karibe Ko Ātur" Hanuman is not just wise and skilled — he is restless to perform Rāma’s work . His eagerness reflects the soul’s natural thirst to serve the Absolute. When needed, he becomes fierce: "Bhīm Rūp Dhari Asur Sanhāre, Rāmachandra Ke Kāj Sanvāre" He takes on terrifying forms to defeat adharma and perfectly execute Rāma’s divine mission . And ultimately: "Tin Ke Kāj Sakal Tum Sājā" — Hanuman fulfills all sacred tasks of Rāma’s devotees, becoming as dear as Bharata himself after saving Lakshmana. In truth, Ram Kāj is Yajña — the blissful offering of life to the Lord . This is the ambrosia, the parama-satya (absolute truth). Serving Parabrahma through love-fille...