Yesterday, as we were walking a lap around Shivaji Park, Geeta’s son, Aditya, pointed out the statues and carvings of Hanuman (the monkey god) on the façade of every gym. “Patron god of Bodybuilders.” Monkey strength. Makes sense!
But TODAY, I learned something even better! As we were driving through town, I noted a temple dedicated to Hanuman. “Ah, yes,” Aditya said, “Patron God of Bachelors.”
“Oh, is that so? I had never heard that…”
“It’s true; Hanuman never married, so he is the god of bachelors.” He continued mildly, “It is said that any woman who prays to him with a request, he will listen to her first so she won’t come back.”
Wait, WHAT?! LMAOO
“Yes, it’s true. He helps her because if she gets what she wants she will go away and stop bothering him.”
AAAHHH!!! That is awesome!!!!
Hanuman, god of “FINE! I’ll do it. Just stop talkinnnnnng!!!”
