Sri Hanuman Bahuk in English
The Hanuman Bahuk is a revered Hindu devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the embodiment of strength, devotion, and selflessness in Hindu mythology. Composed by the 16th-century poet-saint Goswami Tulsidas, this powerful text comprises 44 verses that extol Hanuman’s virtues and seek his blessings for protection, healing, and spiritual growth. Known for its profound spiritual significance, the Hanuman Bahuk is particularly celebrated for its reputed ability to alleviate physical and mental ailments, remove obstacles, and fulfill the sincere desires of devotees.
Hanuman Bahuk
Chhappaya
Sindhu-taran, Siya-soch-haran, Rabi-baalbaran-tanu |
Bhuj bisaal, moorti karaal, kaalhuko kaal janu ॥
Gahan-dahan-nirdahan-lank nihsank, bank-bhuv |
Jaatudhaan-balvaan-maan-mad-davan pavansuv ॥
Kah Tulsidas sevat sulabh, sevak hit santat nikat |
Gunganat, namat, sumirat, japat, saman sakal-sankat-bikat ॥ 1 ॥
Svaran-saail-sankas koti-rabi-tarun-tej-ghan |
Ur bisaal, bhujdandh chand nakh bajra bajratan ॥
Ping nayan, bhrikutee karaal rasnaa dasnaanan |
Kapis kes, karkas langoor, khal-dal bal bhaanan ॥
Kah Tulsidas bas jaasu ur maarutsut moorti bikat |
Santaap paap tehi purush panhi sapnehun nahin aavat nikat ॥ 2 ॥
Jhulna
Panchmukh-chamukh-bhrigumukhya bhat-asur-sur,
Sarv-sari-samar samratth sooro |
Bankuro beer birudaait birudaavlee,
Baid bandee badat paaijpooro ॥
Jaasu gungaath Raghunaath kah, jasu bal,
Bipul-jal-bharit jag-jaldhi jhooro |
Duvan-dal-damanko kaun Tulsees hai
Pavanko poot Rajpoot rooro ॥ 3 ॥
Ghanakshari
Bhanuson parrhan hanuman gaye bhanu man-
anumaani sisukeli kiyo pherphaar so |
Paachhile pagni gam gagan magan-man,
Kramko na bhram, kapi baalak-bihaar so ॥
Kautuk biloki lokpaal hari har bidhi
Lochanani chakaachaundhee chitni khabhaar so |
Bal kaaidhaun beerras, dheeraj kai, sahas kai,
Tulsi sareer dhare sabniko saar so ॥ 4 ॥
Bharatmein paarthke rathketu kapiraaj,
Gaajyo suni kururaaj dal halbal bho |
Kahayo Dron Bheesham sumeersut Mahaabeer,
Beer-ras-baari-nidhi jaako bal jal bho ॥
Baanar subhaay baalkeli bhoomi bhaanu laagi,
Phalang phalaanghoonten ghaati nabhtal bho |
Naai-naai maath jori-jori haath jodha johain,
Hanuman dekhe jagjeevanko phal bho ॥ 5 ॥
Gopad payodhi kari holika jyon layee lank,
Nipat nisank parpur galbal bho |
Dron-so pahaar liyo khyaal hee ukhari kar,
Kanduk-jyon kapikhel bel kaaiso phal bho ॥
Sankatsamaaj asmanjas bho Ramraaj
Kaaj jug-poogniko kartal pal bho |
Saahsee samatth Tulsiko naah jaaki baanh,
Lokpaal paalanko phir thir thal bho ॥ 6 ॥
Kamathkee peethi jaake gorhnikee gaarhain maano
Naapke bhaajan bhari jalnidhi-jal bho |
Jaatudhaan-daavan paraavanko durge bhayo,
Mahaameenbaas timi tomaniko thal bho ॥
Kumbhkaran-Ravan-payodnaad-eedhanko
Tulsi prataap jaako prabal anal bho |
Bheesham kahat mere anumaan Hanuman-
Saarikho trikaal na trilok mahaabal bho ॥ 7 ॥
Doot Ramrayko, sapoot poot paunko, too
Anjaneeko nandan prataap bhoori bhaanu so |
Seey-soch-saman, durit-dosh-daman,
Saran aaye avan, lakhanpriya praan so ॥
Dasmukh dusah daridra daribeko bhayo,
Pratak tilok aok Tulsi nidhaan so |
Gyan-gunvaan balvaan sevaa saavdhaan,
Saaheb sujaan ur aanu Hanuman so ॥ 8 ॥
Mahaabal-seem,mahaabheem,mahaabaanit,
Mahabeer bidit barayo Raghubeerko |
Kulis-kathortanu jorparai ror ran,
Karuna-kalit man dhaarmik dheerko ॥
Durjanko kaalso karaal paal sajjanko,
Sumire haranhaar Tulsiki peerko |
Seey-sukhdaayak dulaaro Raghunaayak ko,
Sevak sahaayak hai saahsee sameerko ॥ 10 ॥
Rachibeko bidhi jaise, paalibeko hari, har
Meech maaribeko, jyaibeko sudhaapaan bho |
Dharibeko dharni, tarni tam dalibeko,
Sokhibe krisaanu, poshibeko him-bhaanu bho ॥
Khal-dukh-doshibeko, jan-paritoshibeko,
Maangibo maleentaako modak sudaan bho |
Aaratkee aarti nivaaribeko tihoon pur,
Tulsiko saheb hatheelo Hanuman bho ॥ 11 ॥
Sevak syokaee jaani jaankees maanai kaani,
Saanukool soolpaani navaai naath naankko |
Devi dev daanav dayaavane havaai joraain haath,
Baapure baraak kahaa aur raja raankko ॥
Jaagat sovat baithe baagat binod mod,
taakai jo anarth so samarth ek aankko |
sab din rooro paraai pooro jahan-tahan taahi,
jaake hai bharoso hiye hanuman haankko ॥ 12 ॥
Saanug sagauri saanukool soolpani taahi,
Lokpaal sakal lakhan ram janki |
Lok parlokko bisok so tilok taahi,
Tulsi tamai kahaa kaahu beer aankee ॥
Kesrikisor bandeechorke nevaaje sab,
Keerti bimal kapi karunanidhaankee |
Balak-jyon paalihain kripaalu muni siddh taako,
jaake hiye hulsati haank hanumanki ॥ 13 ॥
Karuna nidhaan, balbudhike nidhaan, mod-
mahimanidhaan, gun-gyaanke nidhaan hau |
Baamdev-roop, bhoop Ramke sanehee, naam
lait-dait arth dharm kaam nirbaan hau ॥
Aapne prabhav, Sitanathke subhaav seel,
Lok-baid-bidhike bidush Hanuman hau |
Mankee, bachankee, karamkee tihoon prakar,
Tulsi tihaaro tum saheb sujaan hau ॥ 14 ॥
Manko agam, tan sugam kiye kapees,
Kaaj mahaaraajke samaaj saaj saaje hain |
Dev-bandeechor ranror Kesreekisor,
Jug-jug jag tere birad biraaje hain ॥
Beer barjor, ghati jor Tulsiki aur
Suni sakuchaane saadhu, khalgan gaaje hain |
Bigree sanvaar Anjanikumar keeje mohin,
Jaise hot aaye Hanumanke nivaaje hain | 15 ॥
Savaiya
Jaansiromani hau Hanuman sadaa janke man baas tihaaro |
Dhaaro bigaaro main kaako kahaa kehi kaaran kheejhat haun to tihaaro ॥
Saaheb sevak naate te haato kiyo so tahaan Tulsiko na chaaro |
Dosh sunaaye tain aagehunko hoshiyaar havai hon man tau hiye haaro ॥ 16 ॥
Tere thape uthapaai na mahes, thapaai thirko kapi je ghar ghaale |
Tere nivaaje gareebnivaaj biraajat baairinke ur saale |
Sankat soch sabaai Tulsi liye naam phataai makreeke-se jaale |
Boorh bhaye, bali, merihi baar, ki haari pare bahutaai natt paale ॥ 17 ॥
Sindhu tare, barhe beer dale khal, jaare hain lankse bank mavaa se |
Taain ran-kehri kehrike bidle ari-kunjar chaail chavaa se ॥
Toson samath susaaheb sei sahaai Tulsi dukh dosh davaase |
Baanar baaj barhe khal-khechar, leejat kyon na lapeti lavaa-se ॥ 18 ॥
Achh-vimardan kaanan-bhaani dasaanan aanan bhaan nihaaro |
Baaridnaad ankpan kumbhkaran-se kunjar kehri-baaro ॥
Ram-prataap-hutaasan, kachh,bipachh, sameer sameerdulaaro |
Paapten, saapten, taap tihoonte sadaa Tulsi kahan so rakhvaaro ॥ 19 ॥
Ghanakshari
Jaanat jahaan Hanumanko nivaajyau jan,
Man anumaani, bali, bol na bisaariye |
Sevaa-jog Tulsi kabhoon kahaa chook paree,
Saheb subhaav kapi saahibee sanbhaariye ॥
Apraadhee jaani keejaai saasti sahas bhaanti,
Modak maraai jo, taahi maahur na maariye |
Saahsee sameerke dulaare Raghubeerjooke,
Baanh peer Mahaabeer begi hee nivaariye ॥ 20 ॥
Baalak biloki, bali baareten aapno kiyo |
Deenbandhu dayaa keenheen nirupaadhi nyaariye |
Raavro bharoso Tulsike, Raavroee bal,
Aas raavreeyaai, daas raavro bichaariye ॥
Barho bikraal kali, kaako na bihaal kiyo,
Maathe pagu baleeko, nihaari so nivaariye |
Kesreekisor, ranror, barjor beer,
Bahunpeer raahumaatu jyaun pachaari maariye ॥ 21 ॥
Uthape thapanthir thape uthpanhaar,
Kesreekumar bal aapno sambhariye |
Ramke gulaamniko kaamtaru Ramdoot,
Mose deen doobareko takiyaa tihaariye ॥
Saheb samarth toson Tulsike maathe par,
Sou apraadh binu beer, baandhi maariye |
Pokhree bisaal banhu, bali baarichar peer,
Makree jyaun pakrikaai badan bidaariye ॥ 22 ॥
Ramko saneh, Ram saahas lakhan siya,
Ramkee bhagti, soch sankat nivaariye |
Mud-markat rog-baarinidhi heri haare,
Jeev-jaamvantko bharoso tero bhaariye ॥
Koodiye kripaal Tulsi suprem-pabbyaten,
Suthal subel bhaalu baaithikaai bichaariye |
Mahabeer bankure baraakee banhpeer kyon na,
Lankinee jyon laatghaat hee marori maariye ॥ 23 ॥
Lok-parlokhoon tilok na bilokiyat,
Tose samrath chash chaarihoon nihaariye |
Karm, kaal, lokpaal, ag-jag jeevjaal,
Naath haath sab nij mahimaa bichaariye ॥
Khaas daas raavro, nivaas tero taasu ur,
Tulsi so dev dukhee dekhiyat bhaariye |
Baat tarumool banhusool kapikachhu-beli,
Upjee sakeli kapikeli hee ukhaariye ॥ 24 ॥
Karam-karaal-kans Bhoomipaalke bharose,
Bakee bakbhaginee kaahooten kahaa daraaigee|
Barhee bikraal baalghaatinee na jaat kahi,
Baanhubal baalak chabeele chote charaaigee ॥
Aaee haai banaae besh aap hee bichaari dekh,
Paap jaaya sabko guneeke paale paraaigee|
Pootna pisaachinee jyaaun kapikaanh Tulsikee,
Baanhpeer mahaabeer, tere maare maraaigee ॥ 25 ॥
Bhaalkee ki kaalkee ki roshkee tridoshkee hai,
Bedan bisham paap-taap chalchaanhkee |
Karman kootkee ki jantramantra bootkee,
Paraahi jaahi paapinee maleen manmaanhkee ॥
Paaihhi sajaay nat kahat bajaay tohi,
Baavree na hohi baani jaani kapinaanhkee |
Aan Hanumaankee dohaaee balvaankee,
Sapath Mahaabeerkee jo rahaai peer baanhkee ॥ 26 ॥
Sinhika sanhaari bal, sursaa sudhaari chhal,
Lankinee pachhaari maari baatika ujaaree hai |
Lank parjaari makree bidaari baarbaar,
Jaatudhaan dhaari dhooridhaanee kari daaree haai ॥
Tori jamkaatari Madodri karhori aanee,
Ravankee raanee Meghnad Manhtaaree haai ॥
Bheer baanhpeerkee nipat raakhee Mahaabeer,
Kaaunke sakoch Tulsike soch bhaaree haai ॥ 27 ॥
Tero baalkeli beer suni sahmat dheer,
Bhoolat sareersudhi sakra-rabi-rahukee ॥
Teree baanh basat bisok lokpaal sab,
Tero naam lait rahaai aarti na kaahukee ॥
Saam daan bhed bidhi baidhoo labed sidhi,
Haath kapinathheeke chotee chor saahukee|
Aalas anakh parihaaskaai sikhaavan haai,
Aite din rahee peer Tulsike baahukee ॥ 28 ॥
Tookniko ghar-ghar dolat kangaal boli,
Baal jyon kripaal natpaal paali poso haai |
Keenhee haai sanbhaar saar Anjaneekumar beer,
Aapno bisaarihaain na merehoo bharoso haai ॥
Itno parekho sab bhaanti samrath aaju,
Kapiraaj saanchee kahaaun ko Tilok toso haai |
Saasti sahat daas keeje pekhi parihaas,
Cheereeko maran khel baalkaniko so haai ॥ 29 ॥
Aapne hee paaptein tritaapatein ki saaptein,
Barree haai baanhbedan kahee na sahi jaati haai |
Aaushadh anek jantra-mantra-totkaadi kiye,
Baadi bhaye devtaa manaaye adhikaati haai ॥
Kartaar, bhartaar, hartaar, karm, kaal,
Ko haai jagjaal jo na maanat itaati haai |
Chero tero Tulsee too mero kahyo Ramdoot,
Dheel teree beer mohi peertein piraati haai ॥ 30 ॥
Doot Ramrayako, sapoot poot baayko,
Samathh haath paayko sahaay asahaayko |
Baankee biradaavlee bidit baid gaiyat,
Raavan so bhat bhayo muthikaake ghaayako ॥
Aite barhe saaheb samarthko nivaajo aaj,
Seedat susevak bachan man kaayako |
Thoree baanhpeerkee barhi galaani Tulsiko,
Kaun paap kop, lop pragat prabhaayako ॥ 31 ॥
Devee dev danuj manuj muni siddh naag,
Chote barhe jeev jete chetan achet haain |
Pootna pisaachee jaatudhaanee jaatudhaan baam,
Ramdootkee rajaai maathe maani lait haain ॥
Ghor jantra mantra koot kapat kurog jog,
Hanoomaan aan suni chaarhat niket haain |
Krodh keeje karmko prabodh keeje Tulseeko,
Sodh keeje tinko jo dosh dukh dait haain ॥ 32 ॥
Tere bal baanar jitaaye ran Raavanson,
Tere ghaale jaatudhaan bhaye ghar-gharke |
Tere bal Raamraj kiye sab surkaaj,
Sakal samaaj saaj saaje Raghubarke ॥
Tero gungaan suni geerbaan pulkat,
Sajal bilochan biranchi Hari harke |
Tulsike maathepar haath phero keesnaath,
Dekhiye na daas dukhee tose kanigarke ॥ 33 ॥
Paalo tere tookko parehoo chook mookiye na,
Koor kaaurhee dooko haaun aapnee aur heriye |
Bhoraanaath bhorehee sarosh hot thore dosh,
Poshi toshi thaapi aapno na avderiye ॥
Anbu too haaun Ambuchar, amb too haaun dimbh, so na,
Boojhiye bilamb avlamb mere teriye |
Baalak bikal jaani paahi prem pahichaani,
Tulseekee baanh par laameeloom pheriye ॥ 34 ॥
Paalo tere tookko parehoo chook mookiye na,
Koor kaaurhee dooko haaun aapnee aur heriye |
Bhoraanaath bhorehee sarosh hot thore dosh,
Poshi toshi thaapi aapno na avderiye ॥
Anbu too haaun Ambuchar, amb too haaun dimbh, so na,
Boojhiye bilamb avlamb mere teriye |
Baalak bikal jaani paahi prem pahichaani,
Tulseekee baanh par laameeloom pheriye ॥ 34 ॥
Savaiya
Raamgulaam tuhee Hanuman
Gosaain susaain sadaa anukoolo |
Paalyo haaun baal jyon aakhar doo
Pitu maatu son mangal mod samoolo ॥
Baanhkee bedan baanhpagaar
Pukaarat aarat aanand bhoolo |
ShriRaghubeer nivaariye peer
Rahaaun darbaar paro lati loolo ॥ 36 ॥
Ghanakshari
Kaalkee karaaltaa karam kathinaaee keedhaaun,
Paapke prabhaavkee subhaaya baaya baavre |
Bedan kubhaanti so sahee na jaati raati din,
Soee baanh gahee jo gahee sameerdaavre ॥
Laayo taru Tulsee tihaaro so nihaari baari,
Seenchiye maleen bho tayo haai tihoon taavre |
Bhootanikee aapnee paraayekee kripanidhaan,
Jaaniyat sabheekee reeti Ram Raavre ॥ 37 ॥
Paayanpeer petpeer baanhpeer munhpeer,
Jarjar sakal sareer peermaee haai |
Dev bhoot pitar karam khal kaal grah,
Mohipar davri damaanak see daee haai ॥
Haaun to bin molke bikaano bali baarehee tain,
Aot Ramnaamkee lalaat likhi laee haai |
Kumbhajke kinkar bikal boodhe gookhurani,
Haay Ramraay aisee haal kahoon bhaee haai ॥ 38 ॥
Baahuk-subaahu neech leechar-mareech mili,
Munhpeer-ketujaa kurog jaatudhaan haain|
Ram naam japjaag kiyo chahon saanuraag,
Kaal kaise doot bhoot kahaa mere maan haain ॥
Sumire sahaaya RamLakhan aakhar douu,
Jinke samooh saake jaagat jahaan haain|
Tulsee sanbhaari Tadhka-sanhaari bhaaree bhat,
Bedhe bargadse banai baanvaan haain ॥ 39 ॥
Baalpane soodhe man Ram sanmukh bhayo,
Ramnaam leit maangi khaat tooktaak haaun |
Paryo lokreetimein puneet preeti Ramraaya,
Mohbas baaitho tori tarkitraak haaun ॥
Khote-khote aachran aachrat apnaayo,
Anjanikumar sodhyo Rampaani paak haaun
Tulsee gosaaen bhayo bhonrhe din bhooli gayo,
Taako phal paavat nidaan paripaak haaun ॥ 40 ॥
Asan-basan-heen visham-vishaad-leen,
Dekhi deen doobro karaai na haay-haay ko |
Tulsee anaathso sanaath Raghunaath kiyo,
Diyo phal seelsindhu aapne subhaayko ॥
Neech yahi beech pati paai bharuhaaigo,
Bihaai prabhu-bhajan bachan man kaayko |
Taaten tanu peshiyat ghor bartor mis,
Phooti-phooti niksat lon Raamraayko ॥ 41 ॥
Jiaon jag jaankeejeevanko kahaai jan,
Maribeko baaraansee baari sursariko |
Tulseeke duhoon haath modak haai aise thaun,
Jaake jiye muye soch karihaain na lariko |
Moko jhootho saancho log Ramko kahat sab,
Mere man maan haai na harko na hariko ॥
Bhaaree peer dusah sareertain bihaal hot,
Souu Raghubeer binu sakaai door kariko ॥ 42 ॥
Sitapati saaheb sahaay Hanuman nit,
Hit updesko mahes maano gurukaai,
Maanas bachan kaay saran tihaare paany
Tumhare bharose sur maain na jaane surkaai ॥
Byaadhi bhootjanit upaadhi kaahoo khalkee,
Samaadhi keeje Tulseeko jaani jan phurkaai |
Kapinaath Raghunaath bholaanaath Bhootnaath,
Rogsindhu kyon na daariyat gaay khurkaai ॥ 43 ॥
Kahon Hanumanson sujaan Raamraayson,
Kripanidhaan sankarson saavdhaan suniye |
Harash vishaad raag rosh gun doshmaee,
Birchee biranchi sab dekhiyat duniye |
Maya jeev kaalke karamke subhaayke,
Karaaiya Raam baid kahaain saanchee man guniye |
Tumhaten kahaa na hoy haahaa so bujhaaiye mohi,
Haaun hoon rahon maaun hee bayo so jaani luniye ॥ 44 ॥
Origins and Historical Context
Hanuman Bahuk was authored by Goswami Tulsidas, a prominent figure in Indian literature and spirituality, best known for his epic Ramcharitmanas, a retelling of the Ramayana in Awadhi. Tulsidas was an ardent devotee of Lord Rama, and his works often reflect his deep reverence for Rama and his divine entourage, particularly Hanuman, Rama’s most devoted follower. The composition of the Hanuman Bahuk is tied to a deeply personal episode in Tulsidas’s life, which underscores its spiritual potency.
According to legend, Tulsidas suffered from excruciating pain in his arms and shoulders, possibly due to a condition caused by vaat (wind, in Ayurvedic terms) or skin eruptions. Despite trying various remedies medicines, amulets, and mantras he found no relief, and his condition worsened. In despair, Tulsidas turned to Lord Hanuman, invoking his divine grace through heartfelt prayers. Inspired by Hanuman, Tulsidas composed the Hanuman Bahuk, a hymn praising Hanuman’s strength, devotion, and divine qualities. As he recited the verses, his pain reportedly began to subside, and by the time he completed the hymn, he was completely cured. Tulsidas attributed this miraculous healing to Hanuman’s blessings, and the hymn came to be known as Hanuman Bahuk, meaning Hanuman’s Arm symbolizing the strength and support it provides to devotees.
The term Bahuk (derived from bahu, meaning arm in Sanskrit) reflects the hymn’s association with Tulsidas’s arm pain and its role as a source of strength, akin to Hanuman’s mighty arms, which accomplished extraordinary feats in the Ramayana. Since its composition, the Hanuman Bahuk has been cherished by devotees as a potent prayer for overcoming physical, mental, and spiritual challenges.
Benefits of Chanting Hanuman Bahuk
The Hanuman Bahuk is renowned for its multifaceted benefits, which span physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. While its efficacy depends on the devotee’s faith and sincerity, the following are commonly attributed benefits:
- Healing Physical Ailments: The hymn is particularly associated with curing bodily pains, chronic illnesses, and diseases. Tulsidas’s own recovery from arm pain is often cited as evidence of its healing power. Devotees recite it to seek relief from conditions such as joint pain, skin disorders, and other persistent ailments.
- Mental and Emotional Well-Being: Chanting the Hanuman Bahuk is believed to alleviate stress, anxiety, and psychological distress. It fosters inner peace, resilience, and mental clarity, helping devotees navigate life’s challenges with confidence.
- Protection from Negative Energies: The hymn is said to ward off evil spirits, black magic, and negative influences, offering spiritual protection to the chanter and their loved ones.
- Removal of Obstacles: As Sankat Mochan, Hanuman is revered for removing hurdles in personal and professional life. The Hanuman Bahuk is chanted to overcome financial difficulties, relationship issues, and other life obstacles.
- Fulfillment of Desires: Sincere recitation is believed to help devotees achieve their goals, provided those desires align with their spiritual growth and do not violate the laws of karma.
- Spiritual Growth: The hymn deepens the devotee’s connection with Hanuman and Lord Rama, fostering qualities like devotion, humility, and selflessness. It is a pathway to spiritual awakening and divine grace.
- Enhanced Strength and Courage: Hanuman’s qualities of valor and determination are invoked through the hymn, empowering devotees to face challenges with boldness and perseverance.
Devotees often report that regular chanting of the Hanuman Bahuk brings a sense of peace, positivity, and divine presence, reinforcing their faith in Hanuman’s protective grace.
Methods of Recitation
To maximize the benefits of the Hanuman Bahuk, devotees are encouraged to follow specific guidelines for recitation, ensuring purity, devotion, and discipline. Below are common practices:
- Daily Chanting:
- The Hanuman Bahuk can be recited daily as part of regular prayers, preferably in the morning or evening.
- Before chanting, devotees should bathe, wear clean clothes, and sit in a clean, quiet space facing north, east, or west.
- A picture or idol of Lord Hanuman, ideally alongside Lord Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana, should be placed before the chanter.
- Lighting a ghee lamp and offering flowers, incense, or basil leaves enhances the sanctity of the ritual.
- The 44 verses should be chanted with full devotion, focusing on Hanuman’s divine qualities.
- 40-Day Austerity (Anushthan):
- For specific intentions, such as healing or overcoming major obstacles, devotees undertake a 40-day recitation practice.
- The Hanuman Bahuk is chanted daily in the morning, adhering to a vegetarian diet and abstaining from alcohol, smoking, and unnecessary gossip.
- Consistency in timing and devotion is crucial for the practice to yield results.
- On the final day, a small havan (fire ritual) or offering of sweets may be performed to conclude the austerity.
- Potentizing Water for Healing:
- A unique practice involves chanting the Hanuman Bahuk while focusing on a copper vessel filled with water.
- The energized water is believed to absorb the hymn’s spiritual vibrations and can be consumed by the chanter or given to someone suffering from illness to aid recovery.
- Group Recitation:
- During festivals like Hanuman Jayanti or Ram Navami, devotees gather in temples or homes to chant the Hanuman Bahuk collectively, amplifying its spiritual impact.
- With Other Prayers:
- The Hanuman Bahuk is often recited alongside the Hanuman Chalisa, Bajrang Baan, or Sunderkand from the Ramcharitmanas for a comprehensive worship experience.
Devotees are advised to chant with sincerity and faith, as Hanuman is believed to respond to selfless devotion rather than mechanical recitation. Maintaining hygiene, a calm mind, and a pure heart are essential for the hymn to be effective.
Sources:
- Gita Press, Gorakhpur: Shri Hanuman Bahuk & Kavach
- Tulsidas’s Hanuman Bahuk translations and commentaries
- Devotional websites and spiritual forums discussing Hanuman worship
