Qualities of Deity Hanumān

Qualities of Deity Hanumān (Māruti):

1. Intense faith in the chant: Deity Hanumān had intense faith that the chant does everything. To obey Saint Vishwāmitra's order, Shrīrām had to conduct a battle with Deity Hanumān. He targeted Deity Hanumān and sent many arrows towards Him. Deity Hanumān kept chanting Shrīrām's name continuously during this. Due to His devotion towards Shrīrām's chant, Deity Hanumān was not hurt even when Shrīrām's arrows sped towards Him. Also He crossed the sea and reached Sri Lanka just due to His intense faith in the chant.
2. Not getting attached to the manifest form: Deity Hanumān has more unmanifest (Nirgun) principle then manifest (Sagun) principle. He is loyal to the principle and not to the person. Thus He performed sēvā given by Shrīkrushṇa with complete faith.
3. Strict follower of abstinence: Deity Hanumān is a strict follower of abstinence from sexual commerce with women, for the whole term of His life.
4. Making prayers without any worldly expectations: Shrīrām gifted Angad with prince-hood and gave kingdoms to Sugriv and Vibhishan. He also gave valuable presents to many other people but did not give anything to Deity Hanumān. When Shrīrām offered a boon to Deity Hanumān, He prayed to Shrīrām, 'O God, please give me a place at your feet. Let your presence be in my heart at every moment. Let me constantly get opportunities to serve You.' This shows us that Deity Hanumān does not have any worldly expectations.
5. Free from attachment: Deity Hanumān sacrificed wealth, respect, physical comforts, women, a kingdom, etc. He wanted only God. When Goddess Sita gifted Him with a golden necklace, He broke that necklace saying, 'these beads do not contain Shrīrām.' He wanted only Shrīrām.
6. Performing fight while chanting
7. Not having any doubts
8. Having a servant-like attitude
9. Performing activities which are beyond knowledge
10. Performing devotion which is beyond knowledge
11. Usage of Brahmatēj and Kshātratēj as per necessity

Deity Hanumān wears janeu (a sacred thread which is worn by priests), which is a symbol of Brahmatēj. Deity Hanumān has the ability to destroy as He is an incarnation of Shiva. As He worships Vishṇu, He has Vishṇu (saviour) principle as well. Thus He has both destroyer and saviour principles. So during a battle, as per necessity, He utilises Brahmatēj and Kshātratēj. At the time of the battle between Kouravs and Pandavs, Shrīkrushṇa asked Deity Hanumān to sit on top of Arjun's chariot. Thus when there were any attacks of arrows or other weapons on Arjun's chariot or on Arjun himself, Deity Hanumān destroyed those arrows and weapons in the air, before they reached their target.