Shri Hanuman Ashtakam Stotram
Shri Hanuman Ashtakam Stotram (Sankat Mochan) composed by Goswami Tulsidas. Complete 8 verses praising Lord Hanuman as the destroyer of distress in IAST English transliteration, Phalashruti, and English meaning.
Shri Hanuman Ashtakam Stotram
Stotram (English Transliteration)
Verse 1
Bāla Samaya Rabi Bhakṣi Liyo Taba Lāhu Tahūṃ Loka Bhayo Andhiyāro ।
Tāhi Saṃyo Kacha Saṅkaṭa Sūro Saṃho Jaga Ko Taba Trāsa Parāro ।
Ānana Meṃ Rabi Āna Liyo Taba Devani Āni Vinatī Vistāro ।
Ko Nahīṃ Jānata Hai Jaga Meṃ Kapi Saṅkaṭamocana Nāma Tihāro ॥ 1 ॥
Verse 2
Bāli Kī Trāsa Kapīsa Basai Giri Kīśikā Aṃtara Bhāna-Subhāro ।
Āni Mahāprabhu Pantha Nihāri Mahā-Duhkha Deva Dukhāro ।
Lāna Sayāna Viṣāṇa Bisāro Rāma-Mīta Milāya Karāro ।
Ko Nahīṃ Jānata Hai Jaga Meṃ Kapi Saṅkaṭamocana Nāma Tihāro ॥ 2 ॥
Verse 3
Aṅgada Saṅga Gaye Giri Khoja Meṃ Lāna Sītā-Sudhi Āna Nihāro ।
Jīvana-Jīva Rahai Na Rahai Jaga Meṃ Taba Āni Vibhūti-Samāro ।
Lāya Sanjīvana-Mūṭi Jīvāyo Lakṣaṇa Ko Ati Harṣa Udhāro ।
Ko Nahīṃ Jānata Hai Jaga Meṃ Kapi Saṅkaṭamocana Nāma Tihāro ॥ 3 ॥
Shri Hanuman Ashtakam Stotram
Introduction
Shri Hanuman Ashtakam Stotram (popularly known as Sankat Mochan Hanuman Ashtak) is an 8-verse devotional hymn composed by Goswami Tulsidas in Awadhi/Sanskrit poetry.
The name Sankat Mochan means "The Dispeller of All Distress and Obstacles". In this stotram, Tulsidas recounts the legendary feats of Lord Hanuman—swallowing the sun in childhood, bringing Sanjeevani plant for Lakshmana, burning Lanka, finding Sita Devi, and liberating Sugriva—reminding Hanuman of His infinite power.
Each verse concludes with the soulful refrain: "Ko Nahīṃ Jānata Hai Jaga Meṃ Kapi Saṅkaṭamocana Nāma Tihāro" ("O Lord Hanuman! Who in this entire world does not know that Your divine name is the Destroyer of All Distress?!").
Benefits of Recitation (Phalashruti)
According to scriptural tradition and verse 9 of this stotram, daily recitation of Shri Hanuman Ashtakam grants the following blessings:
- Eradication of All Difficulties and Sorrows (Sankat Harana): Destroys grief, financial worries, and severe anxiety.
- Protection from Disease and Death Threat: Saved Lakshmana's life; shields devotees from critical illnesses.
- Victory over Enemies and Adversities: Cleanses evil spirits, fear, and legal troubles.
- Grant of Courage, Health, and Devotion: Fills the practitioner with Hanuman's physical and spiritual strength.
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Q1When should Sankat Mochan Hanuman Ashtak be chanted?
Tuesdays, Saturdays, Hanuman Jayanti, and whenever facing difficult life obstacles.