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Vayu lamented and explained to them what had happened. Brahma caressed Hanuman's body gently. He regained consciousness. His father's grief and anger subsided. Air began to blow again. Brahma granted Hanuman a boon that he would never be injured by any weapon. He asked other Gods also to bless Hanuman with divine powers. He said, "Bless him and he will always help you when none would stand by you. "All the Gods granted him boons one by one.
Indra put a garland of heavenly flowers around Hanuman's neck and promised that in future Vajra would not affect him. The Sun God offered to educate him and granted him a portion of his brilliance. Kuber, the Lord of Yakshas, presented him with his mace. Shiva also granted him protection from his divine weapons. Brahma made him invincible and gave the power to change his form and size. He could go anywhere without any hindrance. Power to perform miracles too was bestowed upon him.
Thus Hanuman's adversity in his childhood became a blessing in disguise for him. He was armed with all the subtle and divine powers which made him unique and peerless.
Hanuman was a very restless and naughty boy. Great affection and protection, given to him by the Gods, spoilt him. He did not know what fear is. He played and fought with lions and elephants. He would never let the strong to bully the weak. He roamed about the hermitages of the sages and disturbed them in their meditation. He threw away their utensils and hung their seating mattresses on the high branches of trees. They complained to his parents who could not keep him under control.
At last a sage, in a fit of anger, cursed Hanuman, "O brave one! you are misusing your strength. As no other way is left, you shall not know the limit of your vigour and strength. Whenever needed you shall have to be invoked to do so. This is in the interest of yourself as well as others." Only God knows whether it was a curse or a boon. Hanuman was now very sober. Instead of teasing others, he began to help the sages in their daily chores. His parents and the hermits were very happy with him.
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