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
With firm resolve, love, and faith, one offers humble reverence; Hanuman makes all their auspicious tasks successful.
Verse 1
Victory to Hanuman, the benefactor of the saints; O Lord, please listen to my humble plea.
Verse 2
Do not delay the work of your devotee; hasten quickly and grant me great happiness.
Verse 3
Just as you leaped across the ocean, entered the mouth of Surasa, and expanded your form.
Verse 4
When Lankini blocked your path ahead, you struck her with your foot and she went to the heavenly realm.
Verse 5
Going to Vibhishana, you gave him joy; by beholding Sita, you attained the supreme state.
Verse 6
You uprooted the grove and submerged it in the ocean; in great urgency, you broke the demon's pride.
Verse 7
You killed and destroyed Akshayakumara; wrapping your tail, you set Lanka ablaze.
Verse 8
Lanka burned like a heap of lac; the cry of "Victory, victory" filled the heavens.
Verse 9
Now, O Lord, what is the reason for delay? Grant me grace, O inner knower of hearts.
Verse 10
Victory, victory to the giver of Lakshmana's life; hasten and destroy my distress.
Verse 11
Victory to Hanuman, glory to the ocean of strength; you are the hero skilled in battle among the hosts of gods.
Verse 12
Om, Hanu, Hanu, Hanu, Hanuman, the stubborn one; strike the enemy with thunderbolt-like blows.
Verse 13
Om, Hreem, Hreem, Hreem, Hanuman, the lord of monkeys; Om, Hum, Hum, Hum, Hanu, may the enemy's heart be crushed.
Verse 14
Victory to the mighty son of Anjana; O heroic Hanuman, son of Shiva.
Verse 15
Your face is fearsome, destroyer of the clan of Death; you are ever the protector with Rama's support.
Verse 16
Ghosts, goblins, vampires, and night-wanderers; fire, demons, Time, and plagues—all die.
Verse 17
Strike them down, I adjure you by Rama's name; O Lord, preserve the honor of your name.
Verse 18
Let it be true, having taken the oath of Hari; O messenger of Rama, take hold and strike as you rush forth.
Verse 19
Victory, victory, victory to the unfathomable Hanuman; what offense does your servant commit to suffer pain?
Verse 20
I know nothing of worship, chanting, austerity, vows, or conduct; I am simply your servant.
Verse 21
Whether in forests, gardens, paths, mountains, or homes—by your strength, I am not afraid.
Verse 22
You are called the servant of Hari and Janaka's daughter; by that oath, do not delay.
Verse 23
The cry of "Victory, victory, victory" resounds in the sky; remembering you, unbearable sorrows are destroyed.
Verse 24
Holding your feet, with folded hands I beseech you; at this moment, to whom else shall I cry out?
Verse 25
Arise, arise, come—I adjure you by Rama; I fall at your feet, with folded hands I implore you.
Verse 26
Om, Cham, Cham, Cham, Cham, the swift-moving one; Om, Hanu, Hanu, Hanu, Hanu, Hanuman.
Verse 27
Om, Ham, Ham—the restless monkey gives his roar; Om, Sam, Sam—the wicked hosts tremble and flee.
Verse 28
Quickly rescue your own devotee; upon remembering you, I am filled with joy.
Verse 29
This is the Bajrang Baan; whomever it strikes, tell me who can save them again?
Verse 30
Whoever recites the Bajrang Baan, Hanuman protects the life of that person.
Verse 31
Whoever chants this Bajrang Baan, all ghosts and spirits tremble before them.
Verse 32
Whoever offers incense and recites it always, no affliction remains in their body.
Verse 33
With firm faith in the heart, taking refuge, reciting with focused meditation—Hanuman removes all obstacles and makes every endeavor successful.
Verse 34
Worship Guidelines & Chanting Benefits (Phalashruti)
Tuesday (Mangalwar) & Saturday (Shaniwar)
Morning Puja or Evening Twilight (Sandhya)
Sindoor, Jasmine oil, Tulsi garland, Boondi/Laddoo & Betel leaf (Paan)
- Unshakeable courage, physical vitality (Bala), and protection from evil energies
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.
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