You are the Lord of created beings. For the destruction of Ravana, you entered a human body here, on this earth. Hi there, from time to time I find these prayer flags on the beach near my home.
The one I found recently has an ape on it with a head dress and holding a triangular stone. They are always tied to a bamboo pole. I am interested in the meaning. Please email me as I could then send you a pic. The movie is about the decisive fight that took place between Hanuman and Mahiravana, which changed the course of Ramayana.
Most of us have been told that Lord Rama killed Ravana and that was the end of the story. If you follow archaeologist L. Marzulli, you will find that there were beings on the earth that cannot be explained by evolution and modern science. The Anasazis were destroyed by creatures who were half human and half lizard. He was also able to prove the Hobbits once existed. No one can explain in Scientific terms about monkey or elephant faced gods described in Hindu mythology, perhaps these are powerful symbols not meant to be taken literally.
IT is interesting to note that in the terrasses of the Borubudur on Java, Indonesia, a distinctly budist sanctuari, Hanuman is depicted performing his wonderful actions. In my father Bernard packed in his house painting business and set off for two years on a backpacking trek to the remotest corners of the world.
When he finally arrived in the oasis city of Kashgar , China, he was so impressed with its history that he decided to start a new life collecting and selling exotic goods from all over the world.
For years the legendary city of Kashgar was a melting pot of ideas and a key trading post on the historic Silk Road. It was this unique combination of philosophy and trade that my father wanted to recreate at home.
Starting in markets in , he opened his first store in the Sydney suburb of Newtown in I gave up my own career as a government scientist to join him in and soon convinced my partner Ian to join us in what was to become the Family Business.
Today our version of Kashgar stocks a hugely diverse range of furniture, rugs, textiles, antiques, handicrafts and jewellery sourced from over twenty different countries including India, Nepal, Tibet, China, Thailand, Burma, Laos, the Philippines, Vietnam, Mexico, Peru, Turkey, Palestine, Syria, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan.
Our collection includes contemporary and tribal silver and gold jewellery, a unique range of headhunting curios, antique Buddhist relics and a collection of one-off necklaces, earrings and bracelets that I design and create myself using the beads and jewellery making techniques of ethnic minorities from around the globe. Kashgar is a philosophy as well as a store. We are committed to supporting traditional artisans and small village communities by selling authentic handcrafted goods which are personally collected by us.
By supporting traditional methods of design and production we hope to encourage local cottage industries which have a low impact on the environment and help ethnic minorities maintain their self-sufficiency into the 21st Century. We are particularly committed to assisting women around the world and to this end have worked with several organisations including the Hua Bin Women's Union of Vietnam, the East Timorese Women's Association and Tikondane in Zambia.
Time honoured means of craftsmanship and traditional ways of life are disappearing as people all over the world give up their identity in favour of jeans and T-shirts.
We see our trade as a means of staving off the inevitable encroachment of the 21st century, assisting communities to decide for themselves which parts of the western world they wish to incorporate medicine, education and which they wish to reject prostitution, drug production, begging and servitude to warlords.
We encourage our customers to think of the handicrafts and artifacts they buy from us as an investment: a piece of history and a way of life that may soon be gone forever.
In the past our pieces appeared in many movies including The Hobbit, Mission Impossible 2, Queen of the Damned, Scooby Doo, Moulin Rouge and Wolverine, and in many televisions series, as well as in plays, commercials and exhibitions. We've found special pieces for individual customers as well as for film sets, event management companies, hotels, businesses, consulates and embassies. The uniqueness of our stock means that we are also very appealing to interior and fashion designers with a taste for the exotic.
There is something for everyone at Kashgar - collectors, the curious, those looking for a special present or for something unique to adorn the home. Most of our items are one-off specialties; other pieces we only stock in small quantities so as to continuously offer a wide and ever-changing range of interesting products.
We are also packed with ideas for decorating home and work premises that will challenge your established concepts of design and storage. Sign up to get the latest on sales, pop up stores, new arrivals and exclusive discounts just for members. Photo credit: Wellcome Library, London, Wellcome Images Hanuman, the Hindu monkey god, is one of the most celebrated and worshipped figures in Indian religion, but mention him outside of India and you are likely to be met with a blank stare.
Imagine translating the forward loop in the context of the upright human stance -- the appendage would have to be drawn arched over the head or shoulders and would dip awkwardly in front of the monkey god's face. This kind of an illustration would look very odd and could be made aesthetically appealing only with great difficulty.
The ancient artists, therefore, consciously or not, ignored the direction of the loop that, even if natural, might offend artistic sensibilities. I see a moral in all this and that is that both artists and nature favour features that are fittest! We are a voice to you; you have been a support to us. Together we build journalism that is independent, credible and fearless.
You can further help us by making a donation. This will mean a lot for our ability to bring you news, perspectives and analysis from the ground so that we can make change together. Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name. Hanuman: man, monkey or langur? An inquisitive little mind with a thirst for knowledge. So what did mummy do? Find out The Jai Jais way. Our beloved Hanuman, one of the most popular gods in Hinduism.
He is invincible and immortal. The golden coloured monkey with super powers who can fly, who can lift mountains, and beware of him and his mighty Ghada, any bad guy or demon does not stand a chance! Hindu mythology is full of intriguing stories. Stories of what happened are told in many ways. If we are willing to learn each story has its own charm, and we learn in a fun way and engaging way with the Jai Jais.
There are many stories of how Hanuman got his monkey face here is one:. Anjana as we now call her, was a beautiful apsara also known as the heavenly maiden Punjikastala, from the kingdom of Lord Indra, the King of Gods. One day whilst Punjikastala was roaming the heavens. She saw a monkey rishi deep in meditation. The sight of the cross legged monkey made Punjikastala giggle. Rather than admiring his devotion, she was unable to control herself and burst out laughing.
The monkey rishi was so deep in meditation that he did not even know that someone was laughing at him. Punjikastala thought that he was ignoring her. Punjikastala started to pester him even more and unkindly threw fruit and stones at him.
When one of the mangoes hit the rishi on his head, he opened his eyes and was startled, his meditation was broken.
He looked around furiously and saw Punjikastala ready to throw another stone. He was even more angry that she had interrupted his meditation. He was so angry that he cursed her.
The curse was that she would take the form of a monkey, as she had made fun of a monkey. Punjikastala pleaded to the sage to take back his curse she was so sorry for her actions and truly repented. The rishi could see that she was genuinely sorry and was unable to take back the curse as the words had been spoken.
He then told her that the curse would only be broken when she gave birth to an incarnation of Lord Shiva. The monkey vanished into thin air. She continued to pray to Lord Shiva. She decided to go for a walk in the forest and came across and Ashram. The people inside the ashram were kind and holy people and did not make fun of her monkey face. Punjikastala was feeling very hungry after a long day, and accepted the fruits they offered.
Punjikastala was too embarrassed to tell her tale of the curse, and who she was previously. She told them her name was Anjana, and decided to make up a new identity, leaving her past life behind her and start a new beginning.
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