7 Things Hanuman Would Do Every Morning If He Lived in 2025
Nidhi | Aug 07, 2025, 12:56 IST
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What would Hanuman, the mighty symbol of strength and devotion, do if he lived among us in 2025? This article explores seven powerful morning rituals inspired by ancient wisdom and adapted for the modern world. From breathwork to seva, discover how you can align your own mornings with timeless values and inner strength.
यत्र यत्र रघुनाथ कीर्तनं, तत्र तत्र कृतमस्तकांजलिं
बाष्पवारि परिपूर्णलोचनं, मारुतिं नमत राक्षसान्तकम्
"Wherever the name of Lord Rama is sung, there you will find Hanuman. Hands folded, eyes filled with tears, standing in silent reverence."
In 2025, most mornings begin with the buzz of alarms, flashing phone screens, and a race against the clock. But imagine if Hanuman himself lived among us today. Not the leaping hero with a mountain in his hand, but someone real, grounded, and modern. Maybe he wears track pants instead of a loincloth and lives in an apartment instead of a forest. What would his mornings look like?
Hanuman is not just a mythological figure. He is the embodiment of strength, focus, service, and self-mastery. He is devotion in motion. He is discipline in flesh and blood. And if he were to start his day in the chaos of our times, it wouldn’t be a scramble. It would be sacred.
Hanuman would wake before the city even stirs. Ancient scriptures call this the Brahma Muhurta, roughly 90 minutes before sunrise. It is the most sattvic time of day, filled with natural stillness and spiritual clarity.
Modern science now supports this wisdom. Early rising improves brain function, mood, metabolism, and willpower. The mind is quieter. Distractions are fewer. This is when the subtle energies of nature align with awareness.
For Hanuman, waking early is not a productivity hack. It is a commitment to being conscious. It is a choice to greet the divine before the digital.
Hanuman is the son of Vayu, the wind god. His connection to breath is not symbolic. It is sacred. If he lived today, his first practice would be simple breath awareness.
Pranayama is more than inhaling and exhaling. It is the art of directing energy. Practices like Nadi Shodhana, Bhramari, and Bhastrika have been shown to reduce anxiety, sharpen focus, and balance the nervous system.
In a world driven by overstimulation, Hanuman would use his breath to stay grounded. Breath is the bridge between the body and mind. And Hanuman, more than anyone, would know how to walk it with grace.
Hanuman would recite the Chalisa not out of ritual, but as a form of remembrance. Every line of the Hanuman Chalisa carries encoded wisdom. It is not just praise. It is instruction.
"विद्यावान गुनी अति चातुर" means he is knowledgeable, virtuous, and clever.
"संकट से हनुमान छुड़ावै" reminds us that courage is already within us.
In a time when people seek motivation from influencers and podcasts, Hanuman would turn inward. He would repeat words that anchor him to dharma, service, and selflessness. It is not about chanting louder. It is about listening deeper.
Hanuman’s strength was legendary, but it was never used for pride. It was always in service. In 2025, he wouldn’t chase gym aesthetics. He would build functional strength through discipline.
Whether through yoga, calisthenics, or martial training, his movement would be meditative. He would train to stay ready. Ready to help. Ready to serve. Ready to carry burdens if needed, both physical and emotional.
Current neuroscience says regular movement improves memory, creativity, and emotional regulation. Hanuman would treat exercise not as a task, but as an act of devotion.
Before breakfast. Before checking his phone. Before thinking about his own needs, Hanuman would ask, "How can I serve today?"
Seva, or selfless service, was his entire identity. In 2025, that might look like helping an elderly neighbor, tutoring a student online, or simply being present for someone in pain.
Modern psychology echoes this truth. Helping others gives life meaning. It activates parts of the brain linked to happiness and connection. For Hanuman, seva is not an activity. It is a mindset. A way of living where the self becomes a bridge for something higher to flow through.
Hanuman’s morning diet would be light, clean, and sattvic. Not fancy. Not processed. Just honest food that nourishes without dulling the senses.
He might begin the day with fruits, soaked almonds, warm water with herbs, or a small grain-based meal. Sattvic food supports clarity, focus, and emotional stability. It is not just about physical health. It supports the quality of consciousness.
In a world of sugar spikes and coffee dependence, Hanuman would choose food that sustains energy without overstimulating the body. He would eat not to feel full, but to stay awake.
Hanuman’s mornings would end not with urgency, but with surrender. Not in the sense of giving up, but letting go. Offering all his strength, knowledge, and actions at the feet of Rama — the divine ideal of truth and dharma.
In today's world, that surrender could take the form of quiet meditation, chanting, or simply a heartfelt prayer. It is about remembering that we are not the ultimate doers. We are instruments.
Modern thinkers like Carl Jung and Viktor Frankl also emphasized the need for something larger than the ego to guide us. Hanuman knew this long ago. When the ego is quiet, the divine speaks.
If Hanuman lived in 2025, he would not escape the noise. He would rise above it. Not by renouncing the world, but by realigning himself with it every morning.
He would use each sunrise as a sacred reset. To breathe. To serve. To strengthen. To remember.
His life teaches us that mornings are not meant for reaction, but reflection. That every new day is a chance to realign with who we are when we are not chasing likes, deadlines, or applause.
To follow Hanuman’s morning routine is not about imitation. It is about integration. Taking ancient wisdom and letting it shape our modern lives — one breath, one choice, one sunrise at a time.
बाष्पवारि परिपूर्णलोचनं, मारुतिं नमत राक्षसान्तकम्
"Wherever the name of Lord Rama is sung, there you will find Hanuman. Hands folded, eyes filled with tears, standing in silent reverence."
In 2025, most mornings begin with the buzz of alarms, flashing phone screens, and a race against the clock. But imagine if Hanuman himself lived among us today. Not the leaping hero with a mountain in his hand, but someone real, grounded, and modern. Maybe he wears track pants instead of a loincloth and lives in an apartment instead of a forest. What would his mornings look like?
Hanuman is not just a mythological figure. He is the embodiment of strength, focus, service, and self-mastery. He is devotion in motion. He is discipline in flesh and blood. And if he were to start his day in the chaos of our times, it wouldn’t be a scramble. It would be sacred.
1. Wake Up in the Brahma Muhurta
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Modern science now supports this wisdom. Early rising improves brain function, mood, metabolism, and willpower. The mind is quieter. Distractions are fewer. This is when the subtle energies of nature align with awareness.
For Hanuman, waking early is not a productivity hack. It is a commitment to being conscious. It is a choice to greet the divine before the digital.
2. Begin With Breathwork and Pranayama
Yog
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Pranayama is more than inhaling and exhaling. It is the art of directing energy. Practices like Nadi Shodhana, Bhramari, and Bhastrika have been shown to reduce anxiety, sharpen focus, and balance the nervous system.
In a world driven by overstimulation, Hanuman would use his breath to stay grounded. Breath is the bridge between the body and mind. And Hanuman, more than anyone, would know how to walk it with grace.
3. Recite the Hanuman Chalisa as a Daily Reminder
Hanuman chalisa
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"विद्यावान गुनी अति चातुर" means he is knowledgeable, virtuous, and clever.
"संकट से हनुमान छुड़ावै" reminds us that courage is already within us.
In a time when people seek motivation from influencers and podcasts, Hanuman would turn inward. He would repeat words that anchor him to dharma, service, and selflessness. It is not about chanting louder. It is about listening deeper.
4. Train the Body with Purpose
Divine Chakras
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Whether through yoga, calisthenics, or martial training, his movement would be meditative. He would train to stay ready. Ready to help. Ready to serve. Ready to carry burdens if needed, both physical and emotional.
Current neuroscience says regular movement improves memory, creativity, and emotional regulation. Hanuman would treat exercise not as a task, but as an act of devotion.
5. Offer Service Before Seeking Comfort
Seva, or selfless service, was his entire identity. In 2025, that might look like helping an elderly neighbor, tutoring a student online, or simply being present for someone in pain.
Modern psychology echoes this truth. Helping others gives life meaning. It activates parts of the brain linked to happiness and connection. For Hanuman, seva is not an activity. It is a mindset. A way of living where the self becomes a bridge for something higher to flow through.
6. Eat Sattvic Food for Clarity, Not Cravings
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He might begin the day with fruits, soaked almonds, warm water with herbs, or a small grain-based meal. Sattvic food supports clarity, focus, and emotional stability. It is not just about physical health. It supports the quality of consciousness.
In a world of sugar spikes and coffee dependence, Hanuman would choose food that sustains energy without overstimulating the body. He would eat not to feel full, but to stay awake.
7. Surrender to Rama: Not as Religion, But as Centering
Surrender
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In today's world, that surrender could take the form of quiet meditation, chanting, or simply a heartfelt prayer. It is about remembering that we are not the ultimate doers. We are instruments.
Modern thinkers like Carl Jung and Viktor Frankl also emphasized the need for something larger than the ego to guide us. Hanuman knew this long ago. When the ego is quiet, the divine speaks.
Mornings as Mirrors of the Self
He would use each sunrise as a sacred reset. To breathe. To serve. To strengthen. To remember.
His life teaches us that mornings are not meant for reaction, but reflection. That every new day is a chance to realign with who we are when we are not chasing likes, deadlines, or applause.
To follow Hanuman’s morning routine is not about imitation. It is about integration. Taking ancient wisdom and letting it shape our modern lives — one breath, one choice, one sunrise at a time.