While the standard narrative of the Valmiki Ramayana depicts Lord Hanuman as an immortal, singular, and celibate child of Kesari and Anjana, certain Puranic texts—most notably the Brahmanda Purana—mention that Kesari and Anjana had five other sons born after Hanuman.
The details regarding these lesser-known brothers include:
* Matiman (Matimaan): Known in Puranic lore as a brother embodying intellect, wisdom, and sound judgment.
* Shrutimiman (Shrutimaan): Associated with deep scriptural knowledge, sacred learning, and a keen retention of cosmic wisdom.
* Ketan (Ketumaan): Symbolizes victory, flags of honor, and strategic prominence in leadership or martial contexts.
* Gati (Gatimaan): Representing movement, agility, and swift momentum—traits closely tied to his wind-god lineage.
* Dhriti (Dhritimaan): Signifying patience, inner fortitude, steadfast courage, and emotional resilience.
Unlike Hanuman, who chose the path of an eternal Bala Brahmachari (lifelong celibate ascetic) dedicated entirely to Lord Rama, these brothers followed a traditional householder life, marrying and raising families. Because their paths and destinies lay away from the central events of the epic Ramayana wars, they are rarely featured in mainstream recitations of the text.
