Vayu is the god of the wind and the divine father of Hanuman. When Indra's thunderbolt strikes the infant Hanuman, Vayu withdraws the air from the worlds until the gods bless his son.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Hanuman's father?
Vayu, the wind god, is his divine father; Kesari is his earthly father.
Why did Vayu stop the wind?
In grief after Indra struck the infant Hanuman with his thunderbolt.
Sources
- Valmiki Ramayana, Bala Kanda (sargas 1.17, 1.32)
- Valmiki Ramayana, Kishkindha Kanda (sargas 4.66)
- Valmiki Ramayana, Yuddha Kanda (sargas 6.71)
- Valmiki Ramayana, Uttara Kanda (sargas 7.36)
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