Shri Hanumatstava

Om. Victory to Lord Rama. Om, repeated salutations to Sadguru Sri Thyagaraja Swami. Om, may we know Anjaneya (Hanuman). Let us meditate on the messenger of Rama. May he inspire us toward righteous deeds.

I bow to Hanuman, the son of the Wind God, heroic, immensely powerful, the bestower of strength, the one who crossed the ocean, and of colossal form.

I bow to that Anjaneya of incomparable power, who bestows the eight siddhis (such as Anima), good health, and intelligence.

I bow to that son of the Wind God, foremost among great devotees, supreme in prayer with folded hands, and knowledgeable in the sacred sacrifice of noble ragas and rhythms.

I bow to Maruti, immersed in the joy of devotion to Rama, who crosses the ocean of devotion, and is established in meditative absorption through contemplation on the divine Name.

I bow to Mahavira, who is dearly beloved of Sita and Rama, who relieved the sorrow of Sita's heart, and is supremely devoted to Sita-Rama.

I bow to that son of the Wind God, expert in eloquence, possessing sharp intellect, and blessed with sweetness in speech, words, and tone.

I bow to the son of the Wind God, who delights in the sweet melody of song, whose throat is choked with tears of joy, and who sings most sweetly.

I bow to that devotee of Rama who feeds on the fruit of Rama's name, remains absorbed in singing the holy name, and is pleased with the compositions of Thyagaraja.

I bow to Hanuman, the scholar of the nine grammars, master of spiritual philosophy, ever-present in these nine hymns of praise, and worthy of worship.

I bow to the Lord who bestows grace upon Pushpa, disciple of Guru Sri Thyagaraja Swami, who removes afflictions, and fulfills all desires.

I bow to Hanuman, the supreme jewel among monkeys, an ocean of the nectar of devotion to Rama, the inspirer of verses and music, and the embodiment of supreme bliss and auspiciousness.

May auspiciousness be unto the messenger of Rama! May supreme auspiciousness be unto Kapisha (the king of monkeys)! May auspiciousness be unto Anjaneya, who is reverently worshipped with devotion!

Thus ends this hymn of praise composed by Pushpa, disciple and devotee of Sadguru Sri Thyagaraja Swami.