Hanuman Mantra
oṃ hanumate namaḥ oṃ āñjaneyāya vidmahe vāyuputrāya dhīmahi | tanno hanumāt pracodayāt ||
Om! Salutations to Lord Hanuman We know the son of Anjani, we meditate upon the son of Vayu. May that Hanuman inspire and illuminate us.
oṃ hanumate namaḥ
Om! Salutations to Lord Hanuman
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oṃ āñjaneyāya vidmahe vāyuputrāya dhīmahi | tanno hanumāt pracodayāt ||
We know the son of Anjani, we meditate upon the son of Vayu. May that Hanuman inspire and illuminate us.
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Meaning
Hanuman Mantras are dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the embodiment of strength, courage, devotion, and selfless service. Hanuman is the supreme devotee of Lord Rama and the son of Vayu (the wind god). He is considered Chiranjeevi (immortal).
“Om Hanumate Namaha” is the fundamental mantra of Lord Hanuman. The Hanuman Gayatri Mantra is a powerful mantra composed in the Gayatri meter that invokes Hanuman for strength and wisdom.
Benefits
- Fear removal: Freedom from all types of fear and dangers
- Strength: Increase in physical and mental strength
- Courage: Grants courage and patience in difficult situations
- Protection from evil: Shields from negative forces and evil eye
- Healing: Freedom from physical ailments
- Devotion: Awakens devotion toward Lord Rama
How to Chant
- Tuesdays and Saturdays are especially beneficial for chanting
- Hanuman Jayanti is especially auspicious for chanting
- Chant 108 times or 11 times
- Sit on a red-colored mat while chanting
- Light a lamp with sindoor (vermillion) and chameli (jasmine) oil
- Meditate on the heroic form of Lord Hanuman while chanting
- Chanting while observing celibacy is considered more fruitful