The Man Who Gave It All Away

The Way of Hanuman

This story is not just metaphorical—it’s archetypal. It represents a spiritual truth echoed across traditions: the moment when a person realizes that material success, while meaningful, is not the ultimate goal. The man who gave away everything was not abandoning his life; he was completing it.

He had climbed the mountain of worldly success, only to realize that the true summit lay within.

And at that summit, he found Hanuman.

But Hanuman is more than a god to be worshipped—he is an ideal to be lived.

A Path for the Modern Soul

Hanuman’s greatness wasn’t just in his divine powers—it was in how he used them: in discipline, devotion, humility, focus, strength, and service. These are not just lofty ideals—they’re actionable habits, practices that can rewire a person from the inside out.

Let’s explore these deeply.

1. Discipline – The Sacred Morning

“Own your morning, own your life.”

Hanuman woke during Brahma Muhurta—the sacred time roughly 1.5 hours before sunrise. This isn’t just a Vedic superstition. Science now confirms what sages knew: early mornings are neurologically optimal for clarity, peace, and spiritual growth.

• Why it matters: In the early morning, distractions haven’t yet claimed your attention. Your ego is still silent. It’s the perfect time to align with purpose.
• How to begin:
  • Wake just 10–15 minutes earlier.
  • Sit in stillness or chant Hanuman Chalisa.
  • Reflect on your values or goals.

Hanuman began his day by sharpening his body and his mind—so can we. And in doing so, we slowly awaken the warrior and the monk within us.

2. Focus – Eyes on Your Rāma

“What you serve is what you become.”

Hanuman never lost sight of Lord Rāma—not during battles, not during trials, not even in moments of triumph. His devotion was unwavering. That laser focus is what gave his strength purpose.

• In modern life: Focus is fractured. Phones buzz. Notifications distract. But you must ask: What is my Rāma?
  • Is it your family? Your spiritual growth? A creative vision?
• How to embody Hanuman’s focus:
  • Practice deep work: remove all distractions for 25-50 minute blocks.
  • Remind yourself daily of your highest goal.
  • Say “no” more often—to anything that takes you away from your Rāma.

True focus is not just attention—it’s devotion in action.

3. Strength With Humility

“When I forget who I am, I serve you. When I remember who I am, I am you.”

This is Hanuman’s reply to Lord Rāma. It captures the non-dual truth of self and service. Hanuman was strong—immeasurably so—but his greatness was in his humility.

• Today’s world praises the loud, the visible. But Hanuman reminds us: true strength does not boast. It acts.
• Cultivate this in life:
  • Train your body and mind—but for purpose, not pride.
  • Practice humility: serve without needing recognition.
  • In your success, remember its source is grace, not ego.

Let your presence be felt, not forced. That is the Hanuman way.

4. Service – The Purpose of Power

Hanuman lived not for himself, but through himself—for others. Whether leaping across oceans or fighting demons, it was never about his glory.

• What he teaches: Greatness lies not in possession, but in contribution.
• You may not lift mountains—but you can:
  • Listen deeply to someone.
  • Help someone quietly.
  • Share your skills, time, or kindness.

You don’t need perfection to serve. You just need heart.

A Modern Devotee’s Path

You may never give away everything like that man in the story. But maybe you don’t have to. What you can do is shift the center of gravity of your life—from ego to service, from noise to stillness, from distraction to devotion.

Let’s simplify the path into daily Hanuman habits:

🕔 Wake Early – Even 30 minutes before sunrise, sit in stillness, reflect, chant, or just breathe. Let the divine in.

🎯 Set Your Focus – Know your Rāma. Define what matters most today. Write it. Repeat it.

💪 Strengthen with Intention – Move your body. Train your mind. But with purpose, not vanity.

🙇 Stay Humble – Speak less of yourself. Listen more. Let your work speak.

🤝 Serve Quietly – Find one act a day: a kindness, a favor, a smile. That’s your offering.

In the End

You don’t have to become a sage or renunciate. Hanuman himself served in the world, not outside of it.

Your transformation doesn’t require you to give everything away. It requires you to give yourself—consciously, humbly, and fully—to the journey.

The man in the story was not made great because he gave away riches. He was great because he remembered who he truly was.

And so can you.

Start today.
Just one step.
Just one habit.
Just one name: Hanuman.