Nityaनित्य
Bajrang Baan
श्री बजरंग बाण
Shri Bajrang Baan is an urgent prayer to Lord Hanuman in Awadhi, traditionally attributed to Goswami Tulsidas. Its 34 verses (an opening doha, 32 chaupais and a closing doha) ask Hanuman to rush to the devotee's help and strike down every obstacle, like an arrow ('baan'). Devotees recite it especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and in times of fear or difficulty.
Opening Doha
Nishchay Prem Prateeti Te, Binay Karain Sanman
Tehi Ke Karaj Sakal Shubh, Siddh Karain Hanuman
For those who pray with firm resolve, love and faith, and with due reverence, Hanuman brings all their good works to fulfilment.
Chaupai 1
Jai Hanumant Sant Hitkari
Sun Lijai Prabhu Araj Hamari
Victory to you, Hanuman, well-wisher of the saintly! O Lord, please hear my plea.
Chaupai 2
Jan Ke Kaj Bilamb Na Kijai
Atur Dauri Maha Sukh Dijai
Do not delay in your devotee's cause; hasten to me and grant great comfort.
Chaupai 3
Jaise Koodi Sindhu Mahipara
Sursa Badan Paithi Bistara
Just as you leapt across the ocean to the far shore, and entered and escaped the gaping mouth of Sursa…
Chaupai 4
Aage Jaye Lankini Roka
Marehu Lat Gai Surloka
Further on, Lankini barred your way; you struck her one blow and she departed for the heavens.
Chaupai 5
Jaye Bibhishan Ko Sukh Dinha
Sita Nirakhi Parampad Linha
You went and gave comfort to Vibhishan, and on beholding Sita you attained the highest bliss.
Chaupai 6
Bag Ujari Sindhu Mah Bora
Ati Atur Jamkatar Tora
You laid waste Ravan's garden and flung it into the sea, and in fierce haste you broke the demon guards, deadly as Yama's blade.
Chaupai 7
Akshay Kumar Mari Sanhara
Loom Lapeti Lank Ko Jara
You struck down and slew Akshay Kumar, and with your tail wrapped in flame you burned Lanka.
Chaupai 8
Lah Saman Lank Jari Gai
Jai Jai Dhuni Surpur Nabh Bhai
Lanka burned like lac, and cries of 'Victory!' rang out through the sky and the city of the gods.
Chaupai 9
Ab Bilamb Kehi Karan Swami
Kripa Karahu Ur Antaryami
Why then the delay now, my Lord? Have mercy, O knower of every heart.
Chaupai 10
Jai Jai Lakhan Pran Ke Data
Atur Hvai Dukh Karahu Nipata
Victory, victory to you who gave Lakshman back his life! Make haste and destroy my sorrow.
Chaupai 11
Jai Hanuman Jayati Bal Sagar
Sur Samooh Samrath Bhat Nagar
Glory to Hanuman, ocean of strength! Mightiest among the hosts of gods, foremost of warriors.
Chaupai 12
Om Hanu Hanu Hanu Hanumant Hatheele
Bairihi Maru Bajra Ki Keele
Om! Strike, strike, strike, O resolute Hanuman! Smite the enemy with thunderbolt blows.
Chaupai 13
Om Hreem Hreem Hreem Hanumant Kapisa
Om Hum Hum Hum Hanu Ari Ur Seesa
Om Hreem Hreem Hreem, O Hanuman, lord of the vanaras! Om Hum Hum Hum, strike the enemy's heart and head.
Chaupai 14
Jai Anjani Kumar Balvanta
Shankar Suvan Beer Hanumanta
Victory to you, mighty son of Anjana, born of Shiva, heroic Hanuman!
Chaupai 15
Badan Karal Kal Kul Ghalak
Ram Sahay Sada Pratipalak
Fearsome of face, destroyer of the whole clan of death, helper of Ram and ever the protector of the faithful.
Chaupai 16
Bhoot Pret Pisach Nisachar
Agin Betal Kal Mari Mar
Ghosts, spirits, fiends and night-prowlers, fire-spirits and vetals, untimely death, plague and pestilence…
Chaupai 17
Inhen Maru Tohi Sapath Ram Ki
Rakhu Nath Marjad Naam Ki
…destroy them all; you are bound by your oath to Ram! O Lord, uphold the honour of your name.
Chaupai 18
Satya Hohu Hari Sapath Pai Kai
Ram Doot Dharu Maru Dhai Kai
Bound by Hari's oath, prove it true: O messenger of Ram, rush forth, seize and strike!
Chaupai 19
Jai Jai Jai Hanumant Agadha
Dukh Pavat Jan Kehi Apradha
Victory, victory, victory to you, fathomless Hanuman! For what fault does your devotee suffer?
Chaupai 20
Pooja Jap Tap Nem Achara
Nahi Janat Kachhu Das Tumhara
Worship, japa, austerity, vows and rituals: your servant knows nothing of these.
Chaupai 21
Ban Upban Mag Giri Grih Mahin
Tumhare Bal Haun Darpat Nahin
In forest or grove, on the road, on the mountain or at home, by your strength I fear nothing.
Chaupai 22
Janaksuta Hari Das Kahavau
Taki Sapath Bilamb Na Lavau
You are called the servant of Janaka's daughter Sita and of Hari: by that oath, do not delay.
Chaupai 23
Jai Jai Jai Dhuni Hot Akasa
Sumirat Hoy Dusah Dukh Nasa
Cries of victory resound through the sky; remembering you, even unbearable sorrow is destroyed.
Chaupai 24
Charan Pakari Kar Jori Manavaun
Yahi Ausar Ab Kehi Goharavaun
Clasping your feet, with folded hands I plead with you: at such an hour, whom else should I call?
Chaupai 25
Uthu Uthu Chalu Tohi Ram Duhai
Payan Paraun Kar Jori Manai
Arise, arise, come! I call on you in Ram's name! I fall at your feet and beg you with folded hands.
Chaupai 26
Om Cham Cham Cham Cham Chapal Chalanta
Om Hanu Hanu Hanu Hanu Hanumanta
Om Cham Cham Cham Cham, O swift-moving one! Om, strike, strike, strike, strike, O Hanuman!
Chaupai 27
Om Ham Ham Hank Det Kapi Chanchal
Om Sam Sam Sahami Parane Khal Dal
Om Ham Ham, the restless vanara gives his mighty roar! Om Sam Sam, the wicked hosts flee in terror.
Chaupai 28
Apne Jan Ko Turat Ubarau
Sumirat Hoy Anand Hamarau
Rescue your devotee at once; in remembering you, let joy be mine.
Chaupai 29
Yah Bajrang Baan Jehi Marai
Tahi Kahau Phiri Kavan Ubarai
Whatever this Bajrang arrow strikes, tell me, who could ever save it then?
Chaupai 30
Path Karai Bajrang Baan Ki
Hanumat Raksha Karai Pran Ki
Whoever recites the Bajrang Baan, Hanuman protects their very life.
Chaupai 31
Yah Bajrang Baan Jo Japain
Tason Bhoot Pret Sab Kanpain
All ghosts and spirits tremble before those who chant this Bajrang Baan.
Chaupai 32
Dhoop Dey Jo Japai Hamesa
Take Tan Nahin Rahai Kalesa
No affliction remains in the body of one who offers incense and always recites it.
Closing Doha
Ur Prateeti Dridh, Saran Hvai, Path Karai Dhari Dhyan
Badha Sab Har, Karain Sab Kaam Saphal Hanuman
When someone takes refuge and recites this with firm faith in the heart and a focused mind, Hanuman removes all their obstacles and makes all their work succeed.