🕉️ संकटमोचन हनुमान अष्टक — Sankatmochan Hanuman Ashtak

Tulsidas’s Eight Verses in Praise of Hanuman Hindi | IAST Transliteration | English Meaning

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🪔 Verse 1

बाल समय रवि भक्षी लियो तब, तीनहुं लोक भयो अंधियारो। ताहि सों त्रास भयो जग को, यह संकट काहु सों जात न टारो। देवन आनि करी बिनती तब, छाड़ी दियो रवि कष्ट निवारो। को नहीं जानत है जग में कपि, संकटमोचन नाम तिहारो॥ 1॥

Transliteration: Bāl samay ravi bhakṣī liyo tab, tīnuhuṁ lok bhayo andhiyāro। Tāhi soṁ trās bhayo jag ko, yah saṅkaṭ kāhu soṁ jāt na ṭāro। Devan āni karī bintī tab, chhāṛī diyo ravi kaṣṭ nivāro। Ko nahīṁ jānat hai jag meṁ kapi, saṅkaṭmochan nām tihāro॥1॥

Meaning: As a child, you swallowed the sun, and all three worlds were plunged into darkness. The whole world was terrified, and no one could remove this calamity. The gods prayed to you, and you released the sun, removing their suffering. Who does not know, O Hanuman, that your name is the remover of obstacles?

🪔 Verse 2

बाली की त्रास कपीस बसैं गिरि, जात महाप्रभु पंथ निहारो। चौंकि महामुनि साप दियो तब, चाहिए कौन बिचार बिचारो। कैद्विज रूप लिवाय महाप्रभु, सो तुम दास के सोक निवारो। को नहीं जानत है जग में कपि, संकटमोचन नाम तिहारो॥ 2॥

Transliteration: Bālī kī trās kapīs basaiṁ giri, jāt mahāprabhu panth nihāro। Chauṁki mahāmuni sāpa diyo tab, chāhiye kaun bichār bichāro। Kai dvij rūp livāy mahāprabhu, so tum dās ke sok nivāro। Ko nahīṁ jānat hai jag meṁ kapi, saṅkaṭmochan nām tihāro॥2॥

Meaning: When Sugriva was terrified of Bali and hid in the mountains, You showed him the path, even though the great sage had cursed him. You took the form of a Brahmin and removed your devotee’s sorrow. Who does not know, O Hanuman, that your name is the remover of obstacles?

🪔 Verse 3

अंगद के संग लेन गए सिय, खोज कपीस यह बैन उचारा। जीवन बाचि बिनु सुधि लाए, बिना सुधि लाए सुघरि बैसारा। जियत न बचिहौं बिनु सुधि लाए, लाग सिय-सुधि प्राण उबारा। को नहीं जानत है जग में कपि, संकटमोचन नाम तिहारो॥ 3॥

Transliteration: Aṅgad ke saṅg len gaye Siya, khoj kapīs yah bain uchāra। Jīvan bāchi binu sudhi lāe, binā sudhi lāe sughar baisārā। Jiyat na bachihaun binu sudhi lāe, lāg Siya-sudhi prāṇ ubārā। Ko nahīṁ jānat hai jag meṁ kapi, saṅkaṭmochan nām tihāro॥3॥

Meaning: You went with Angad to search for Sita, and the monkey king declared, "I will not return alive without news of Sita." You brought back the news, thus saving the lives of all. Who does not know, O Hanuman, that your name is the remover of obstacles?

🪔 Verse 4

रावण त्रास दई सिय को सब, राक्षसी सों कही सोक निवारो। ताहि समय हनुमान महाप्रभु, जाए महा रजनीचर मारो। चाहत सीय असोक सों आगि सों, दै प्रभु मुद्रिका सोक निवारो। को नहीं जानत है जग में कपि, संकटमोचन नाम तिहारो॥ 4॥

Transliteration: Rāvaṇ trās daī Siya ko sab, rākṣasī soṁ kahī sok nivāro। Tāhi samay Hanumān mahāprabhu, jāe mahā rajnīchar māro। Chāhat Sīya asok soṁ āgi soṁ, dai prabhu mudrikā sok nivāro। Ko nahīṁ jānat hai jag meṁ kapi, saṅkaṭmochan nām tihāro॥4॥

Meaning: When Ravan tormented Sita and the demonesses tried to trouble her, You, O Hanuman, went and killed many demons. You gave Sita Rama’s ring and removed her sorrow. Who does not know, O Hanuman, that your name is the remover of obstacles?

🪔 Verse 5

बान लाग्यो उर लखन के तब, प्राण तजे सूत रावन मारो। लै गृह बैद्य सुषेन समेत, तबै गिरी द्रोण सु बीर उपारो। आनि सजीवन हाथ दई तब, लखन जियाए श्रीरघुबीर उबारो। को नहीं जानत है जग में कपि, संकटमोचन नाम तिहारो॥ 5॥

Transliteration: Bān lāgyo ur Lakhan ke tab, prāṇ taje sūt Rāvaṇ māro। Lai grih baidya Suśen samet, tabai giri Droṇ su vīr upāro। Āni sañjīvan hāth daī tab, Lakhan jiyāe Śrī Raghubīr ubāro। Ko nahīṁ jānat hai jag meṁ kapi, saṅkaṭmochan nām tihāro॥5॥

Meaning: When Lakshman was struck by an arrow and lost consciousness, You brought the physician Sushen and uprooted the Dronagiri mountain. You brought the Sanjeevani herb and revived Lakshman, saving Lord Rama. Who does not know, O Hanuman, that your name is the remover of obstacles?

🪔 Verse 6

रावण युद्ध अजान कियो तब, नाग कि फाँस सबै सिर डारो। श्रीरघुनाथ समेत सबै दल, मोह भयो यह संकट भारो। आनि खगेश तबै हनुमान जु, बंधन काटि सुत्रास निवारो। को नहीं जानत है जग में कपि, संकटमोचन नाम तिहारो॥ 6॥

Transliteration: Rāvaṇ yuddh ajān kiyo tab, nāg ki phāṁs sabai sir ḍāro। Śrī Raghunāth samet sabai dal, moh bhayo yah saṅkaṭ bhāro। Āni khageś tabai Hanumān ju, bandhan kāṭi sutrās nivāro। Ko nahīṁ jānat hai jag meṁ kapi, saṅkaṭmochan nām tihāro॥6॥

Meaning: In the battle with Ravan, he used serpents to bind everyone’s heads. Rama and his entire army were trapped and helpless. You brought Garuda, who freed them from bondage. Who does not know, O Hanuman, that your name is the remover of obstacles?

🪔 Verse 7

बंधु समेत जबै अहिरावन, लै रघुनाथ पताल सिधारो। देविन्हीं पूजन विधि बलि दीन्हीं, तबहिं मित्ति महि बंधन डारो। आनि सहाय सुभट हनुमान जु, बन्धु समेत रघुनाथ उबारो। को नहीं जानत है जग में कपि, संकटमोचन नाम तिहारो॥ 7॥

Transliteration: Bandhu samet jabai Ahirāvan, lai Raghunāth patāl sidhāro। Devinhīṁ pūjan vidhi bali dīnhīṁ, tabahiṁ mitti mahi bandhan ḍāro। Āni sahāy subhaṭ Hanumān ju, bandhu samet Raghunāth ubāro। Ko nahīṁ jānat hai jag meṁ kapi, saṅkaṭmochan nām tihāro॥7॥

Meaning: When Ahiravan took Rama and Lakshman to the netherworld, And tried to sacrifice them to the goddess, You came to their aid and rescued both brothers. Who does not know, O Hanuman, that your name is the remover of obstacles?

🪔 Verse 8

काज किये बड़ देवन के तुम, बीर महाप्रभु देखि बिचारी। को नहीं जानत है जग में कपि, संकटमोचन नाम तिहारो॥ 8॥

Transliteration: Kāj kiye baṛ devan ke tum, vīr mahāprabhu dekhi bichārī। Ko nahīṁ jānat hai jag meṁ kapi, saṅkaṭmochan nām tihāro॥8॥

Meaning: You have accomplished great tasks for the gods, O mighty and heroic Lord. Who does not know, O Hanuman, that your name is the remover of obstacles?

🪔 Doha

लाल देह लाली लसे, अरु धरि लाल लंगूर। बज्र देह दानव दलन, जय जय जय कपीसूर॥

Transliteration: Lāl deh lālī lase, aru dhari lāl laṅgūr। Bajra deh dānav dalan, jaya jaya jaya kapīsūr॥

Meaning: Your red body glows with brilliance, and you appear as a red monkey. Your body is as strong as a thunderbolt for destroying demons. Victory, victory, victory to you, O Hanuman!

॥ इति संकटमोचन हनुमान अष्टक सम्पूर्णम् ॥ Iti Sankatmochan Hanuman Ashtak Sampūrṇam Thus ends the Sankatmochan Hanuman Ashtak

Hanuman Ashtak: Lyrics, Meaning & Free PDF Download

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What is Hanuman Ashtak?

Hanuman Ashtak (also known as Sankat Mochan Hanuman Ashtak) is a powerful eight-verse hymn dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the remover of obstacles and protector from all troubles[3][5][6]. Composed by Tulsidas, the Hanuman Ashtak praises Hanuman’s courage, devotion, and miraculous deeds. Reciting this ashtak is believed to help devotees overcome difficulties, remove fears, and receive Hanuman’s blessings for strength and peace[3][6][13].

Benefits of Reciting Hanuman Ashtak

Chanting the Hanuman Ashtak lyrics regularly is believed to:

• Remove obstacles, fears, and negative energies[6][13]
• Bring protection from evil forces and accidents
• Grant courage, confidence, and peace of mind
• Help in overcoming health and financial problems
• Invite Hanuman’s blessings for spiritual growth

Many devotees perform the Hanuman Ashtak paath on Tuesdays and Saturdays for maximum benefit[6][13].

Hanuman Ashtak Lyrics in Hindi and English

You can find the Hanuman Ashtak lyrics in Hindi and English transliteration on trusted devotional sites[1][2][3][6][7][8][11][12][13][14]. The verses are easy to follow and suitable for daily or weekly recitation.

• Hanuman Ashtak lyrics in Hindi: Ideal for traditional recitation and sharing with elders[2][6][7][11][13].
• Hanuman Ashtak lyrics in English: Perfect for those comfortable with English script[1][3][8][10].
• Both versions help you connect with Hanuman’s divine energy and protection.

Free Hanuman Ashtak PDF Download

Want to keep the Hanuman Ashtak PDF handy for your prayers? You can download the Hanuman Ashtak lyrics in Hindi PDF or English for free[5][6][7][12][14]. This is perfect for reading, printing, or sharing with family and friends.

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How to Recite Hanuman Ashtak

• Choose a clean and peaceful place for chanting.
• Light a lamp or incense before starting.
• Focus on the meaning of each verse.
• Recite with faith and devotion, especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
• Listen to sung versions, like the Hariharan Sankatmochan Hanuman Ashtak lyrics, for inspiration[5].

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Where can I find Hanuman Ashtak lyrics in Hindi? You can find the complete Hanuman Ashtak lyrics in Hindi and English on many devotional websites, with free PDF download options[2][6][7][11][13][14].

Q2: What are the benefits of reciting Hanuman Ashtak? Regular chanting brings protection, removes obstacles, and invites Hanuman’s blessings for strength, courage, and peace[6][13].

Q3: Can I download the Hanuman Ashtak PDF for free? Yes, you can download the Hanuman Ashtak PDF in Hindi or English instantly and for free[5][6][7][12][14].

Q4: Who composed Hanuman Ashtak? Hanuman Ashtak was composed by the poet-saint Tulsidas[3][13].

Q5: Is Hanuman Ashtak suitable for daily recitation? Yes, it is simple and suitable for everyone, especially during challenging times or on auspicious days like Tuesdays and Saturdays[6][13].

Chant Hanuman Ashtak daily to invite Lord Hanuman’s blessings, strength, and protection into your life!