In a moment that left many awestruck, former U.S. President Barack Obama, a global icon of leadership, resilience, and hope ; once revealed a deeply personal and spiritual side of himself that few expected.

During an interview with content creator Ingrid Nilsen, the then-President reached into his right pants pocket and pulled out a small statuette of Lord Hanuman, the revered Hindu deity known for his unshakeable devotion, unmatched strength, and boundless courage.

Obama shared that he always keeps a collection of tokens meaning and memory which close to him. From rosary beads blessed by Pope Francis to a tiny Buddha, a metal poker chip from an Iowa biker, and more, each object represents a person or experience that touched his journey. But it was the statuette of Lord Hanuman that especially captivated hearts across the globe.

Whenever he felt discouraged or weary, he said, he would draw strength from these totems and from Hanuman, the mighty protector and devoted bhakta of Lord Rama. In Hindu tradition, Lord Hanuman symbolizes fearless service, wisdom, spiritual discipline, and selfless devotion qualities every leader, every seeker, and every human being aspires to embody.

For millions who revere Hanuman across the world, Obama’s gesture was more than just respectful, it was profound. It was a reminder that true strength often comes not from status or titles, but from faith, meaning, and inner connection.

In choosing to carry Hanuman in his pocket, Barack Obama didn't just honour a culture, he embraced a universal spirit: the idea that even the strongest need something greater than themselves to believe in.

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