Hanuman the Brave

He tried to eat the sun as a baby. He flew across the ocean. He brought a whole mountain. Hanuman's stories are about strength, devotion, and never giving up on the people you love.

Lessons in this chapter

• The Baby Who Flew to the Sun — Little Hanuman thought the sun was a fruit. So he went to grab it.
• The Strongest One Who Forgot — Hanuman had all the power in the world. But he forgot. Until someone reminded him.
• Flying Across the Ocean — Sita was trapped far away. No one could reach her. Hanuman said, 'I'll go.'
• Finding Sita in the Garden — She was alone, scared, surrounded by enemies. Hanuman found her and gave her hope.
• They Set His Tail on Fire. Bad Idea. — Ravana's men thought it was funny. Hanuman burned their whole city.
• Bringing the Whole Mountain — Lakshmana was dying. The herb was on a faraway mountain. Hanuman couldn't find it. So he brought the whole mountain.

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