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Bajrang Baan

The Hymn of Hanuman's Mighty Arrow

Bajrang Baan

The Hymn of Hanuman's Mighty Arrow

A devotional hymn invoking Hanuman's swift protection, composed by Tulsidas and recited for courage, obstacle removal, and relief from hardship.

Verses

Doha : Nishchay Prem Prateeti Te, Binay Karain Sanmaan. Tehi Ke Kaaraj Sakal Shubh, Siddh Karain Hanuman.

Verse 1

Chaupai : Jai Hanumant Sant Hitkaari. Sun Leejai Prabhu Araj Hamaari.

Verse 2

Jan Ke Kaaj Bilamb Na Keejai. Aatur Dauri Maha Sukh Deejai.

Verse 3

Jaise Koodi Sindhu Mahipaara. Sursa Badan Paithi Bistaara.

Verse 4

Aage Jaay Lankini Roka. Maarehu Laat Gai Surloka.

Verse 5

Jaay Bibheeshan Ko Sukh Deenha. Seeta Nirakhi Parampad Leenha.

Verse 6

Baag Ujaari Sindhu Mahan Bora. Ati Aatur Jamkaatar Tora.

Verse 7

Akshay Kumaar Maari Sanhaara. Loom Lapeti Lank Ko Jaara.

Verse 8

Laah Samaan Lank Jari Gai. Jai Jai Dhuni Surpur Nabh Bhai.

Verse 9

Ab Bilamb Kehi Kaaran Swaami. Kripa Karahu Ur Antaryaami.

Verse 10

Jai Jai Lakhan Praan Ke Daata. Aatur Hwai Dukh Karahu Nipaata.

Verse 11

Jai Hanuman Jayati Bal-Saagar. Sur-Samooh-Samrath Bhat-Naagar.

Verse 12

Om Hanu Hanu Hanu Hanumant Hatheele. Bairihi Maaru Vajra Ki Keele.

Verse 13

Om Hneem Hneem Hneem Hanumant Kapeesa. Om Hum Hum Hum Hanu Ari Ur Seesa.

Verse 14

Jai Anjani Kumaar Balwanta. Shankar Suvan Beer Hanumanta.

Verse 15

Badan Karaal Kaal-Kul-Ghaalak. Ram Sahaay Sada Pratipaalak.

Verse 16

Bhoot, Pret, Pisaach Nisaachar. Agin Betaal Kaal Maari Mar.

Verse 17

Inhein Maaru, Tohi Sapath Ram Ki. Raakhu Naath Marjaad Naam Ki.

Verse 18

Satya Hohu Hari Sapath Paai Kai. Ram Doot Dharu Maaru Dhaai Kai.

Verse 19

Jai Jai Jai Hanumant Agaadha. Dukh Paawat Jan Kehi Apraadha.

Verse 20

Pooja Jap Tap Nem Achaara. Nahin Jaanat Kachhu Daas Tumaara.

Verse 21

Ban Upban Mag Giri Grih Maaheen. Tumhre Bal Haon Darpat Naaheen.

Verse 22

Janaksuta Hari Daas Kahaavau. Taaki Sapath Bilamb Na Laavau.

Verse 23

Jai Jai Jai Dhuni Hot Akaasa. Sumirat Hoy Dusah Dukh Naasa.

Verse 24

Charan Pakari, Kar Jori Manaavaon. Yehi Aosar Ab Kehi Gohraavaon.

Verse 25

Uthu, uthu, chalu, tohi Ram duhai. Paayan paraon, kar jori manai.

Verse 26

Om cham cham cham cham chapal chalanta. Om Hanu Hanu Hanu Hanu Hanumanta.

Verse 27

Om ham ham haank det kapi chanchal. Om sam sam sahami parane khal-dal.

Verse 28

Apne jan ko turat ubarau. Sumirat hoy anand hamarau.

Verse 29

Yah Bajrang-Baan jehi marai. Tahi kahau phiri kavan ubarai.

Verse 30

Paath karai Bajrang-Baan ki. Hanumat raksha karai praan ki.

Verse 31

Yah Bajrang Baan jo jaapain. Tason bhoot-pret sab kaapain.

Verse 32

Dhoop dey jo japai hamesa. Taake tan nahin rahai kalesa.

Verse 33

Doha: Ur prateeti dridh, saran hvai, paath karai dhari dhyaan. Baadha sab har, karain sab kaam saphal Hanuman.

Verse 34

Worship Guidelines & Chanting Benefits (Phalashruti)

Auspicious Day

Tuesday (Mangalwar) & Saturday (Shaniwar)

Best Time (Muhurta)

Morning Puja or Evening Twilight (Sandhya)

Sacred Offerings

Sindoor, Jasmine oil, Tulsi garland, Boondi/Laddoo & Betel leaf (Paan)

Spiritual Benefits (Phalashruti)
  • Unshakeable courage, physical vitality (Bala), and protection from evil energies
Chanting Practice:Reciting 1 to 11 times daily for 40 consecutive days is traditionally practiced for resolution of difficulties.

Background

The Bajrang Baan is a powerful hymn dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the monkey-god revered for his strength, devotion, and protective grace. It is part of the wider Hanuman devotional tradition within Hinduism, closely associated with the Ramayana epic. Traditionally attributed to the poet-saint Tulsidas, the hymn is often recited by devotees seeking courage, protection from harm, and the removal of obstacles. It is commonly chanted on Tuesdays and Saturdays, or during times of distress, as an act of faith and surrender.

About this Text

Composed by: Goswami Tulsidas · Medieval Bhakti Poet-Saint · 16th century, Awadh & Varanasi (North India)

A Sanskrit and Awadhi poet-saint best known for the Ramcharitmanas, his Awadhi retelling of the Ramayana. Tradition holds he faced years of hardship and wandering before settling in Varanasi, where he composed most of his other major works, including the Hanuman Chalisa and Vinaya Patrika, as devotional offerings to Rama and Hanuman.

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Name and Meaning

The title 'Bajrang Baan' translates to 'Thunderbolt Arrow of Hanuman'—a powerful hymn believed to strike down obstacles and evil forces like a divine weapon. It is one of the most popular Hanuman stotras in North India, often recited for protection and courage.

Authorship and Tradition

The Bajrang Baan is traditionally attributed to the 16th-century poet-saint Tulsidas, though this is not universally accepted. It follows the same doha-chaupai-doha structure as Tulsidas's Hanuman Chalisa, but is longer and more intense in its invocations and commands.

Key Episodes from the Ramayana (Sundara Kanda, Kanda 5 of the Valmiki Ramayana)

The chaupais vividly recall Hanuman's heroic deeds: leaping the ocean, entering Surasa's mouth, kicking Lankini, comforting Vibhishana, meeting Sita, destroying the ashoka grove, killing Akshay Kumar, and setting Lanka ablaze with his tail. These references serve as reminders of his power and past loyalty to Rama.

Mantric Syllables and Commands

Several verses contain seed syllables (bija mantras) like 'Om Hanu Hanu' and 'Om Hreem Hreem', which are chanted for their vibrational potency. The hymn also includes direct commands to Hanuman—'strike the enemy', 'uphold the name's honor'—and oaths by Rama's name, creating an urgent, almost confrontational devotional tone.

Purpose and Promise

The closing doha promises that anyone who recites the Bajrang Baan with firm faith and focus will have all obstacles removed and every wish fulfilled. It is traditionally used as a protective shield against ghosts, evil spirits, and afflictions, with the text itself claiming that no harm can come to the devotee who recites it regularly.