Shri Bajrang Baan
Shri Bajrang Baan composed by Goswami Tulsidas. Complete powerful shield verses invoking Lord Hanuman's swift protective arrow in IAST English transliteration, Phalashruti, and English meaning.
Verses
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Stotram Name | Shri Bajrang Baan |
| Primary Deity | Lord Hanuman (Bajrangbali) |
| Composer | Goswami Tulsidas |
| Language | IAST English Transliteration |
| Tradition | Ramanandi / Vaishnava |
Introduction
Shri Bajrang Baan (literally meaning "The Indestructible Arrow of Lord Hanuman") is an intense, urgent, and highly powerful protective hymn composed by the saint-poet Goswami Tulsidas.
Unlike the Hanuman Chalisa, which is a gentle daily prayer of love and praise, the Bajrang Baan is an emergency invocation. In this hymn, Tulsidas invokes Lord Hanuman by the solemn oath of Lord Shri Ramachandra (Sri Rama ki Aan), compelling Hanuman to act instantly like a swift arrow (Baan) to destroy acute dangers, black magic, evil spirits, and severe distress.
Reciting Bajrang Baan invokes Bajrangbali's fiercest form to crush negative forces, remove fear, and grant victory in desperate situations.
Verses
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Stotram Name | Shri Bajrang Baan |
| Primary Deity | Lord Hanuman (Bajrangbali) |
| Composer | Goswami Tulsidas |
| Language | IAST English Transliteration |
| Tradition | Ramanandi / Vaishnava |
Meaning
- Doha: Whoever approaches Hanuman with sincere love and respect will have all good work accomplished.
- Verse 1: Victory to Hanuman, benefactor of saints! Listen to my humble prayer, O Lord!
- Verses 2–5: Do not delay in helping Your devotees; remember how You leaped across the ocean, burned Lanka, and served Sri Rama.
- Phalashruti: Reciting Bajrang Baan ensures Hanuman protects your very life and removes all sorrow.
Spiritual Significance
Bajrang Baan is an emergency spiritual weapon:
- Oath of Lord Rama: The hymn binds Lord Hanuman by the sacred oath of Lord Rama (Rama-Kasam), making His response immediate.
- Arrow Analogy: Called Baan (arrow) because it acts with lightning speed to strike down negative forces.
- : Should be chanted specifically during times of severe distress, fear, or spiritual attack.
Benefits
According to scriptural tradition and Phalashruti verses of this stotram, daily recitation of Shri Bajrang Baan grants the following blessings:
- Protection from Black Magic and Evil Spirits: Destroys severe negative energies, haunting, and witchcraft.
- Victory over Enemies and Legal Disputes: Neutralizes hostile adversaries and false court cases.
- Removal of Fear and Phobias: Grants unshakeable mental courage and physical vitality.
- Immediate Relief in Emergencies: Acts as a divine shield in life-threatening crisis situations.
Pāṭha Kare Bajaranga Bāṇa Kī ।
Hanumāna Rakṣā Kare Prāṇa Kī ॥ 6 ॥
Yaha Bajaranga Bāṇa Jo Gāvai ।
Tāke Dukhaharano Phala Pāvai ॥ 7 ॥
Meaning of Phalashruti
Whoever recites this Bajrang Baan with sincerity will be protected in body and life by Lord Hanuman Himself (Hanumana Raksha Kare Prana Ki). All their grief, fear, and suffering will be destroyed instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How is Bajrang Baan different from Hanuman Chalisa?
Hanuman Chalisa is a gentle daily devotional prayer. Bajrang Baan is an intense, urgent protective hymn recited specifically to overcome severe troubles, fear, or negative energies.
2. When should Bajrang Baan be recited?
Tuesdays, Saturdays, Hanuman Jayanti, and during moments of fear, illness, or crisis.