Beej · Gayatri · with meaning
Hanuman Mantra
॥ श्री हनुमान मंत्र ॥
These are the main Hanuman mantras (हनुमान मंत्र), the dhyan shloka, the mool mantra, the beej mantra (बीज मंत्र), the Hanuman Gayatri and the karya siddhi mantra. मान्यता है कि इनके जाप से साहस, बल और मन की शांति मिलती है. Below is each mantra in Devanagari with its meaning (अर्थ सहित) and a simple japa vidhi (जाप विधि).
The main Hanuman mantras with meaning
Each mantra is given in Devanagari with its meaning below it. Pick one that feels right and stay with it. Use the A buttons to enlarge the text.
ध्यान मंत्र · Dhyaan Mantra
वातात्मजं वानरयूथमुख्यं श्रीरामदूतं शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥
I take refuge in Shri Ram’s messenger Hanuman ji, swift as the mind, fast as the wind, master of the senses and wisest of all. अर्थ: मन के समान वेगवान, वायु के समान तीव्र, जितेन्द्रिय और बुद्धिमानों में श्रेष्ठ श्रीराम के दूत हनुमान जी की मैं शरण लेता हूँ.
मूल मंत्र · Mool Mantra
Salutations to Shri Hanuman ji, the simplest mantra of all. अर्थ: श्री हनुमान जी को नमस्कार. यह सबसे सरल मंत्र है, कोई भी नित्य जाप कर सकता है.
बीज (रुद्र) मंत्र · Beej Mantra
A namaskar to Hanuman ji in his fierce, Rudra natured form, the beej mantra for courage. अर्थ: रुद्र (शिव) स्वरूप, उग्र तेज वाले हनुमान जी को नमन. यह साहस और आत्मबल का बीज मंत्र है.
हनुमान गायत्री मंत्र · Hanuman Gayatri Mantra
तन्नो हनुमत् प्रचोदयात् ॥
We meditate on Anjani’s son, the wind’s son, may Hanuman ji guide our intellect. अर्थ: हम अंजनी-पुत्र वायुपुत्र का ध्यान करते हैं, वे हनुमान जी हमारी बुद्धि को सही दिशा दें.
कार्य सिद्धि मंत्र · Karya Siddhi Mantra
Salutations to Hanuman ji, Shri Ram’s messenger, who gives strength and focus. अर्थ: श्रीराम के दूत हनुमान जी को नमस्कार, जो बल और एकाग्रता देते हैं, किसी काम में सफलता के लिए.
What the Hanuman mantras are
A mantra is a sacred sound or line you repeat to bring the mind to one point and to call on the deity. The Hanuman mantras above range from the simplest namaskar, ॐ श्री हनुमते नमः, to the beej (seed) mantra and the Hanuman Gayatri. You do not need all of them. Take one that feels right and make it your daily japa. That is the real way a mantra works on you.
हनुमान मंत्र जाप के फायदे
भक्त हनुमान मंत्र का जाप साहस, आत्मबल, एकाग्रता और मन की शांति के लिए करते हैं, और भय तथा नकारात्मक विचारों को दूर करने के लिए. ईमानदारी से कहूँ तो मंत्र कोई जादू नहीं है, इसका असली लाभ यह है कि रोज़ एक ही मंत्र को ध्यान से दोहराने से मन स्थिर और निर्भय होता है. That steadiness is the true fruit, so chant with shraddha and let it settle you, day by day.
A simple japa vidhi
Sit on a clean asan after a bath, facing east or north, before Hanuman ji. Light a diya or agarbatti, offer a little sindoor and red flowers if you can, and chant your chosen mantra with a rudraksha or tulsi mala, one round of 108, with the mind on Bajrang Bali. Tuesday and Saturday, and early morning, are the best. Keep the same mantra and the same time daily. If you want a protective paath of the five faced form, see the Hanuman Kavach.
An honest word
A mantra is not a shortcut that removes the effort you still have to make in your life. What steady japa gives is a calmer, braver mind, so you can face your troubles with less fear. Chant for that, keep it simple, and do not chase counts or quick results. And the deep beej and tantric mantras are best taken from a guru, for daily bhakti the simple mool mantra and the Gayatri are enough.
Frequently asked questions
Which Hanuman mantra is the most powerful?
Honestly, there is no single most powerful one, the power is in your shraddha and in doing it daily. The simplest, ॐ श्री हनुमते नमः, is enough for anyone. Many feel the beej mantra ॐ हं हनुमते रुद्रात्मकाय हुं फट् and the Hanuman Gayatri more strongly. Pick one that sits well in your heart and stay with it, that steadiness is what works.
Is it okay to chant the Hanuman mantra daily?
Yes, daily japa is a very good habit and there is no harm in it. In fact a mantra works best when it is done daily at the same time with a calm mind. Just keep clean in body and place, and read with shraddha, not in a rush.
How many times should I chant a Hanuman mantra?
One full mala of 108 is the tradition. If that is too much, 11, 21 or 27 times with full attention is also fine. What matters more than the number is that the mind is present. Better a smaller count done with feeling than a big count done absent-mindedly.
When should I chant Hanuman mantra?
Tuesday and Saturday are Hanuman ji's days, and early morning after a bath is the best time. That said, you can chant any day and any time you need steadiness. Keeping one fixed time daily helps the most.
What is the Hanuman beej mantra?
It is ॐ हं हनुमते रुद्रात्मकाय हुं फट्, a salutation to Hanuman ji in his Rudra (Shiva) natured, fierce form. Devotees chant it for courage and inner strength when the mind feels weak or afraid. If you can, learn it from a guru, and always read it with respect.
Hanuman ji ka sabse shaktishali mantra kaunsa hai?
Sach kahun to koi ek sabse shaktishali nahi hai, asli shakti aapki shraddha aur roz ke abhyas mein hai. Sabse saral ॐ श्री हनुमते नमः hi kaafi hai. Bahut log beej mantra ॐ हं हनुमते रुद्रात्मकाय हुं फट् aur Hanuman Gayatri ko zyada prabhavshali maante hain. Ek mantra chun kar usi par tike rahiye, wahi sabse achha kaam karta hai.
हनुमान मंत्र का जाप कैसे करें?
स्नान करके साफ़ आसन पर, पूर्व या उत्तर दिशा की ओर मुख करके, हनुमान जी के सामने बैठिए. दीपक या अगरबत्ती जलाइए और चाहें तो सिन्दूर व लाल फूल अर्पित कीजिए. फिर एक मंत्र चुनकर रुद्राक्ष या तुलसी की माला से 108 बार, पूरे ध्यान से जाप कीजिए. मंगलवार और शनिवार तथा प्रातःकाल सबसे अच्छा समय है. गिनती से ज़्यादा ज़रूरी है मन का एकाग्र होना.
I have taken these Hanuman mantras from trusted sources and kept them exact. Some mantras, especially the beej and tantric ones, carry small differences between editions and are traditionally taken from a guru. For daily bhakti the simple mool mantra and the Gayatri are enough. If your gutka has a slightly different reading, please go with yours, and tell me on the contact page if you like.
Saurabh Satyaram, Jaipur