Story of Hanuman and Surya for children

One day young Hanuman had a desire to learn everything about the world. He went to his mother asked her how he can achieve it. His wise mother- Anjana pointed to the Sun and said “since the He saw everything in the world, you have to learn from the Sun God or Surya” So, Hanuman set to meet Surya. He approached Surya “I want to learn of everything you see and observe in the world. You have more knowledge than anyone else. Can you please teach me?” Surya replied, “I have no time. I travel all day and rest all night. I cannot pause to teach you.” Hanuman did not give up- he asked again “Why do you have to pause? I will ride in front of your chariot each day and you can teach me while you are traveling.” “But my glare will be too hard to handle and the pain and the heat will be intolerable,” reminded Surya For this, the young Hanuman said confidently “It doesn’t matter, knowledge cannot come without suffering. One must work hard.” Surya was impressed with Hanuman’s interest to learn, He agreed to take Hanuman along. Hanuman spent thousands of years flying in front of the sun’s chariot, staring at the sun from sunrise to sunset, listening to everything Surya had to say. He learned Sanskrit, wrote poetry, excelled in martial skills and leadership abilities. He became one of the most knowledgeable beings. To thank Surya, Hanuman then designed the Surya Namaskar exercise that is practiced even to this day!