Sankatmochan Hanuman Ashtak — Baal Samay Ravi Bhakshi Liyo: Lyrics in English and Hindi, Meaning and Benefits

Hanuman Ashtak (Sankatmochan Hanumanashtak), composed by Goswami Tulsidas, describes in eight verses eight great crises that Hanuman resolved. Every verse ends with “Ko Nahin Janat Hai Jag Mein Kapi, Sankatmochan Naam Tiharo” — who in the world does not know, O Kapi, that your name is the remover of troubles. It is recited on Tuesdays, Saturdays and in any crisis. Below are the full lyrics in English and Hindi, the meaning of each verse and the method.

Hanuman Ashtak lyrics in English

Baal Samay Ravi Bhakshi Liyo Tab, Teenhun Lok Bhayo Andhiyaro.
Tahi Son Traas Bhayo Jag Ko, Yah Sankat Kahu Son Jaat Na Taro.
Devan Aani Kari Binati Tab, Chhadi Diyo Ravi Kasht Nivaro.
Ko Nahin Janat Hai Jag Mein Kapi, Sankatmochan Naam Tiharo. 1

Baali Ki Traas Kapees Basain Giri, Jaat Mahaprabhu Panth Niharo.
Chaunki Mahamuni Saap Diyo Tab, Chahiye Kaun Bichar Bicharo.
Kai Dwij Roop Livay Mahaprabhu, So Tum Daas Ke Sok Nivaro.
Ko Nahin Janat Hai Jag Mein Kapi, Sankatmochan Naam Tiharo. 2

Angad Ke Sang Len Gaye Siy, Khoj Kapees Yah Bain Ucharo.
Jeevat Na Bachihau Ham So Ju, Bina Sudhi Laye Ihan Pagu Dharo.
Heri Thake Tat Sindhu Sabai Tab, Laye Siya-Sudhi Pran Ubaro.
Ko Nahin Janat Hai Jag Mein Kapi, Sankatmochan Naam Tiharo. 3

Ravan Traas Dai Siy Ko Sab, Rakshasi Son Kahi Sok Nivaro.
Tahi Samay Hanuman Mahaprabhu, Jaye Maha Rajnichar Maro.
Chahat Seey Asok Son Aagi Su, Dai Prabhu Mudrika Sok Nivaro.
Ko Nahin Janat Hai Jag Mein Kapi, Sankatmochan Naam Tiharo. 4

Baan Lagyo Ur Lachhiman Ke Tab, Pran Taje Sut Ravan Maro.
Lai Grih Baidya Sushen Samet, Tabai Giri Dron Su Beer Uparo.
Aani Sajeevan Haath Dai Tab, Lachhiman Ke Tum Pran Ubaro.
Ko Nahin Janat Hai Jag Mein Kapi, Sankatmochan Naam Tiharo. 5

Ravan Yuddh Ajaan Kiyo Tab, Naag Ki Phaans Sabai Sir Daro.
Shri Raghunath Samet Sabai Dal, Moh Bhayo Yah Sankat Bharo.
Aani Khages Tabai Hanuman Ju, Bandhan Kaati Sutraas Nivaro.
Ko Nahin Janat Hai Jag Mein Kapi, Sankatmochan Naam Tiharo. 6

Bandhu Samet Jabai Ahiravan, Lai Raghunath Pataal Sidharo.
Debihin Pooji Bhali Vidhi Son Bali, Deu Sabai Mili Mantra Vicharo.
Jaay Sahay Bhayo Tab Hi, Ahiravan Sainya Samet Sanharo.
Ko Nahin Janat Hai Jag Mein Kapi, Sankatmochan Naam Tiharo. 7

Kaaj Kiye Bad Devan Ke Tum, Beer Mahaprabhu Dekhi Bicharo.
Kaun So Sankat Mor Gareeb Ko, Jo Tumse Nahin Jaat Hai Taro.
Begi Haro Hanuman Mahaprabhu, Jo Kachhu Sankat Hoy Hamaro.
Ko Nahin Janat Hai Jag Mein Kapi, Sankatmochan Naam Tiharo. 8

Doha

Laal Deh Laali Lase, Aru Dhari Laal Langoor.
Vajra Deh Danav Dalan, Jai Jai Jai Kapi Soor.

Hanuman Ashtak in Hindi

बाल समय रवि भक्षी लियो तब, तीनहुं लोक भयो अंधियारो।
ताहि सों त्रास भयो जग को, यह संकट काहु सों जात न टारो॥
देवन आनि करी बिनती तब, छाड़ी दियो रवि कष्ट निवारो।
को नहीं जानत है जग में कपि, संकटमोचन नाम तिहारो॥ 1

बालि की त्रास कपीस बसैं गिरि, जात महाप्रभु पंथ निहारो।
चौंकि महामुनि साप दियो तब, चाहिए कौन बिचार बिचारो॥
कैद्विज रूप लिवाय महाप्रभु, सो तुम दास के सोक निवारो।
को नहीं जानत है जग में कपि, संकटमोचन नाम तिहारो॥ 2

अंगद के संग लेन गए सिय, खोज कपीस यह बैन उचारो।
जीवत ना बचिहौ हम सो जु, बिना सुधि लाये इहाँ पगु धारो॥
हेरी थके तट सिन्धु सबै तब, लाए सिया-सुधि प्राण उबारो।
को नहीं जानत है जग में कपि, संकटमोचन नाम तिहारो॥ 3

रावण त्रास दई सिय को सब, राक्षसी सों कही सोक निवारो।
ताहि समय हनुमान महाप्रभु, जाए महा रजनीचर मारो॥
चाहत सीय असोक सों आगि सु, दै प्रभुमुद्रिका सोक निवारो।
को नहीं जानत है जग में कपि, संकटमोचन नाम तिहारो॥ 4

बान लग्यो उर लछिमन के तब, प्राण तजे सुत रावन मारो।
लै गृह बैद्य सुषेन समेत, तबै गिरि द्रोण सु बीर उपारो॥
आनि सजीवन हाथ दई तब, लछिमन के तुम प्रान उबारो।
को नहीं जानत है जग में कपि, संकटमोचन नाम तिहारो॥ 5

रावन युद्ध अजान कियो तब, नाग कि फाँस सबै सिर डारो।
श्रीरघुनाथ समेत सबै दल, मोह भयो यह संकट भारो॥
आनि खगेस तबै हनुमान जु, बंधन काटि सुत्रास निवारो।
को नहीं जानत है जग में कपि, संकटमोचन नाम तिहारो॥ 6

बंधु समेत जबै अहिरावन, लै रघुनाथ पताल सिधारो।
देबिहिं पूजि भलि विधि सों बलि, देउ सबै मिलि मन्त्र विचारो॥
जाय सहाय भयो तब ही, अहिरावन सैन्य समेत संहारो।
को नहीं जानत है जग में कपि, संकटमोचन नाम तिहारो॥ 7

काज किये बड़ देवन के तुम, बीर महाप्रभु देखि बिचारो।
कौन सो संकट मोर गरीब को, जो तुमसे नहिं जात है टारो॥
बेगि हरो हनुमान महाप्रभु, जो कछु संकट होय हमारो।
को नहीं जानत है जग में कपि, संकटमोचन नाम तिहारो॥ 8

॥ दोहा ॥

लाल देह लाली लसे, अरु धरि लाल लंगूर।
वज्र देह दानव दलन, जय जय जय कपि सूर॥

Meaning of Hanuman Ashtak — the eight crises

1. Swallowing the sun: as a child Hanuman swallowed the sun thinking it a fruit, and the three worlds went dark. At the gods’ plea he released it.
2. Sugriva’s fear: Sugriva hid on the mountain in fear of Bali. Hanuman met Shri Ram in the form of a Brahmin and made friends of Ram and Sugriva, ending his sorrow.
3. The search for Sita: Sugriva had warned that none would survive returning without news of Sita. When all the monkeys were exhausted at the shore, Hanuman brought her news and saved their lives.
4. Ashok Vatika: Sita, tormented by Ravana, wished to give up her life. Hanuman killed the demons and gave her the Lord’s ring, ending her grief.
5. Lakshman’s life: struck by Meghnad’s arrow, Lakshman fell unconscious. Hanuman brought the physician Sushen, lifted Mount Drona for the Sanjeevani herb and saved Lakshman.
6. The serpent noose: Ravana bound everyone in the Nagpash in battle. Hanuman brought Garuda, who cut the bonds.
7. Slaying Ahiravan: Ahiravan carried Ram and Lakshman to the netherworld to sacrifice them. Hanuman went there and killed Ahiravan with his army.
8. The devotee’s plea: O great lord, you did great deeds for the gods — what trouble of this poor one cannot be removed by you? Remove it quickly.

Doha: glory to the heroic Kapi, red of body, shining red, with a red tail, body hard as the thunderbolt, destroyer of demons.

How to recite Hanuman Ashtak

1. On Tuesday or Saturday, bathe, wear red or clean clothes and sit on a red mat before Hanuman ji.
2. Light a jasmine-oil or ghee lamp and offer sindoor, red flowers and jaggery-gram or boondi.
3. Remember Shri Ram, then read the Hanuman Chalisa.
4. Then recite the Sankatmochan Hanuman Ashtak with focus.
5. Finally sing Hanuman Ji Ki Aarti and share the prasad.

7 rules for reading Hanuman Ashtak

• Read with a pure mind and body; avoid meat and alcohol on these days.
• Read the Hanuman Chalisa first, then the Ashtak.
• Do not get up or talk in the middle.
• Keep pronunciation clear; do not rush.
• If you take a vow, do not break it midway.
• Hanuman ji is a celibate — keep a sattvic, disciplined life.
• Never recite it to harm anyone.

Benefits of Hanuman Ashtak

• Protection from great troubles, fear and unknown dread.
• Believed to ease the troubles of Saturn and Mars.
• Builds confidence, courage and patience.
• Keeps the home atmosphere positive.

Also read the Hanuman Chalisa, Bajrang Baan and Shri Ram Stuti. Read more on Wikipedia.

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