As a mischievous child, Hanuman leapt into the sky thinking the sun was a fruit. This frightened the Sun God, who called on Indra for help. Indra struck Hanuman with his weapon and Hanuman fell unconscious. This is how he received the name Hanuman, which means "jaw." Though initially angry, Hanuman's father Vayu was appeased when the gods blessed Hanuman with immortality and powers making him invi