Hanuman Jayanti is being observed today, April 2, and for many, the day carries a quiet, steady sense of devotion. It is not always about elaborate rituals or long ceremonies. Sometimes it is just about pausing for a bit, sitting with a prayer, or revisiting words that feel familiar.
Across homes and temples, there is a certain rhythm to the day. Some people begin with the Hanuman Chalisa, others move towards aarti in the evening, while bhajans play softly in the background. And for those seeking something more intense, Bajrang Baan becomes part of the prayer. Each has its own place, its own mood.
Hanuman Chalisa
The Hanuman Chalisa is often the starting point. It is structured, widely known, and easy to follow even if you are not reading it regularly. Many people recite it once, some repeat it multiple times on Hanuman Jayanti, letting the rhythm settle in.
Doha
Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nij Manu Mukuru Sudhari |
Barnau Raghuvar Bimal Jasu, Jo Dayaku Phala Chari ||
Buddhiheen Tanu Janike, Sumirau Pavan-Kumar |
Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesh Bikaar ||
Chaupai
Jai Hanuman Gyaan Gun Sagar |
Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujagar || 01 ||
Ram Doot Atulit Bal Dhama |
Anjani Putra Pavan Sut Nama || 02 ||
Mahabir Bikram Bajrangi |
Kumati Nivar Sumati Ke Sangi || 03 ||
Kanchan Baran Biraj Subesa |
Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa || 04 ||
Hath Bajra Au Dhvaja Viraje |
Kandhe Moonj Janeu Saje || 05 ||
Sankar Suvan Kesari Nandan |
Tej Pratap Maha Jag Bandan || 06 ||
Vidyavan Guni Ati Chatur |
Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Atur || 07 ||
Prabu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya |
Ram Lakhan Sita Man Basiya || 08 ||
Sukshma Roop Dhari Siyahi Dikhava |
Bikat Roop Dhari Lanka Jarava || 09 ||
Bheem Roop Dhari Asur Sanhare |
Ramachandra Ke Kaj Sanvare || 10 ||
Laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye |
Shri Raghubir Harashi Ur Laye || 11 ||
Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badai |
Tum Mama Priya Bharat-hi Sam Bhai || 12 ||
Sahas Badan Tumharo Jas Gave |
As Kahi Shripati Kanth Lagave || 13 ||
Sanakadik Brahmadi Muneesa |
Narad Sarad Sahit Aheesa || 14 ||
Yam Kuber Digpal Jahan Te |
Kavi Kovid Kahi Sake Kahan Te || 15 ||
Tum Upkar Sugreevahin Keenha |
Ram Milai Raj Pad Deenha || 16 ||
Tumharo Mantra Vibheeshan Maana |
Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jaana || 17 ||
Yug Sahastra Yojan Par Bhanu |
Leelyo Tahi Madhur Phal Janu || 18 ||
Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukh Maahi |
Jaldhi Langhi Gaye Achraj Naahi || 19 ||
Durgam Kaj Jagat Ke Jete |
Sugam Anugraha Tumhare Tete || 20 ||
Ram Duare Tum Rakhvare |
Hot Na Agya Bin Paisare || 21 ||
Sab Sukh Lahe Tumhari Sarana |
Tum Rakshak Kahu Ko Darna || 22 ||
Aapan Tej Samharo Aape |
Teenon Lok Hank Te Kanpe || 23 ||
Bhoot Pisach Nikat Nahi Ave |
Mahavir Jab Naam Sunave || 24 ||
Nase Rog Hare Sab Peera |
Japat Nirantar Hanumat Beera || 25 ||
Sankat Se Hanuman Chudave |
Man Kram Bachan Dhyan Jo Lave || 26 ||
Sab Par Ram Tapasvee Raja |
Tin Ke Kaj Sakal Tum Saja || 27 ||
Aur Manorath Jo Koi Lave |
Sohi Amit Jeevan Phal Pave || 28 ||
Charon Yug Partap Tumhara |
Hai Parsiddh Jagat Ujiyara || 29 ||
Sadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhvare |
Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare || 30 ||
Ashta Siddhi Nav Nidhi Ke Data |
As Var Deen Janki Mata || 31 ||
Ram Rasayan Tumhare Pasa |
Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa || 32 ||
Tumhare Bhajan Ram Ko Pave |
Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisrave || 33 ||
Anta Kaal Raghubar Pur Jai |
Jahan Janma Hari-Bhakta Kahai || 34 ||
Aur Devta Chitt Na Dharai |
Hanumat Sei Sarva Sukh Karai || 35 ||
Sankat Kate Mite Sab Peera |
Jo Sumire Hanumat Balbeera || 36 ||
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosain |
Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Nyain || 37 ||
Jo Sat Bar Path Kare Kohi |
Chutahi Bandhi Maha Sukh Hoi || 38 ||
Jo Yeh Padhe Hanuman Chalisa |
Hoye Siddhi Saakhi Gaureesa || 39 ||
Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera |
Keejai Das Hriday Mein Dera || 40 ||
Doha
Pavantanaye Sankat Haran, Mangal Murti Roop |
Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit, Hriday Basahu Sur Bhoop ||
Hanuman Ji Ki Aarti
Aarti usually follows the main prayer. It brings a sense of closure, a shift from quiet recitation to something more collective and expressive. The melody is simple, the words familiar, and it often becomes a shared moment, whether at home or in a temple.
Aarti ki jai Hanuman lala ki |
Dushta dalan raghunath kala ki ||
Jake bal se girivar kanpe |
Rog dosh jake nikat na jhanpe ||
Anjani putra maha baldayee |
Santan ke prabhu sada sahayee ||
De bera raghunath pathaye |
Lanka jari siya sudhi laye ||
Lanka so kot samundra si khayee |
Jat pavansut bar na layee ||
Lanka jari asur sanhare |
Siyaramji ke kaj sanvare ||
Lakshman murchit pade sakare |
Aani sanjivan pran ubare ||
Paithi patal tori yam-kare |
Ahiravan ki bhuja ukhare ||
Baayen bhuja asur dal mare |
Dahine bhuja sant jan tare ||
Sur nar muni jan aarti utare |
Jai jai jai hanuman uchare ||
Kanchan thal kapoor lau chhai |
Aarti karat anjana mayee ||
Jo hanumanji ki aarti gave |
Basi vaikunth param pad pave ||
Lanka vidhvans kiye raghurai |
Tulsidas prabhu kirti gai ||
Hanuman Ji Ka Bhajan
Bhajans feel a bit more personal. Less structured, more emotional. “Duniya chale na Shree Ram ke bina” is one such bhajan that highlights the deep connection between Lord Ram and Hanuman, and how one feels incomplete without the other.
Chorus:
Duniya chale na Shri Ram ke bina,
Ramji chale na Hanuman ke bina.
Duniya chale na Shri Ram ke bina,
Ramji chale na Hanuman ke bina.
Verse 1:
Jab se Ramayan bhayi, charon yug mein baat gayi,
Sanjeevani laye na Hanuman ke bina.
Ramji chale na Hanuman ke bina...
Duniya chale na Shri Ram ke bina,
Ramji chale na Hanuman ke bina.
Verse 2:
Lanka jalaye kaun, Sita sudhi laye kaun,
Ravan mare na Hanuman ke bina.
Ramji chale na Hanuman ke bina...
Duniya chale na Shri Ram ke bina,
Ramji chale na Hanuman ke bina.
Verse 3:
Sita pata paye na, Lakshman bach paye na,
Kaaj bane na Hanuman ke bina.
Ramji chale na Hanuman ke bina...
Duniya chale na Shri Ram ke bina,
Ramji chale na Hanuman ke bina.
Verse 4:
Ba baithe kursi pe Ram, charon taraf jhuke kaam,
Sena chale na Hanuman ke bina.
Ramji chale na Hanuman ke bina...
Duniya chale na Shri Ram ke bina,
Ramji chale na Hanuman ke bina.
Outro:
Kehte "Kanhaiya" suno, tan man se naam japo,
Mukti mile na Shri Ram ke bina.
Ramji chale na Hanuman ke bina...
Duniya chale na Shri Ram ke bina,
Ramji chale na Hanuman ke bina.
Ramji chale na Hanuman ke bina.
Bajrang Baan
Bajrang Baan carries a slightly different energy. It is more direct, often recited with intent, especially during challenging times. The tone is stronger, almost urgent, and for many, it becomes a way to seek strength and protection.
Doha
Nishchay Prem Prateet-tay, Vinay Karain Sanmaan |
Tayhi Kay Karaj Sakal Shubha, Siddh Karain Hanuman ||
Chaupai
Jai Hanumant Sant Hitkari | Suni Liijay Prabhu Vinay Hamari ||
Jan Kay Kaaj Vilamb Na Keejay | Aatur Dauri Maha Sukh Deejay ||
Jaise Koodi Sindhu Mahipaara | Surasa Badan Paithhi Vistaara ||
Aage Jai Lankini Roka | Maarehu Laat Gayi Sur Loka ||
Jaay Vibheeshan Ko Sukh Deenha | Sita Nirakhi Param Pad Leenha ||
Baag Ujaari Sindhu Mah Borau | Ati Aatur Yamkaatar Torau ||
Akshay Kumar Ko Maari Sanhaara | Loom Lapait Lanka Ko Jaara ||
Lah Samaaan Lanka Jari Gayee | Jai Jai Dhwani Surpur Man Bhayee ||
Ab Vilamb Kehi Kaaran Swami | Kripa Karahu Ur Antaryami ||
Jai Jai Jai Hanumant Kapisa | Devadanu Man Muni Vanidisa ||
Anjani Garbh-Janu Hanumanta | Bal Pratap Prabhu Sada Ananta ||
Pavan Sutavanan-Ki-Man-Maana | Kaal-Faans-Sa-Yukt Vidhana ||
Jai Jai Jai Raghunath Pathaaye | Lanka Jaari Siya Sudhi Laaye ||
Paithhi Paataal Toari Yam-kaare | Ahiravan Ki Bhuja Ukhaare ||
Baanyen Bhuja Asur Dal Maare | Daahini Bhuja Santjan Taare ||
Sur-Nar-Muni Jan Aarati Utaarain | Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Uchaarain ||
Namo Namo Jai Hanumanth Yati | Keti-kaas-lo-vachan-sati ||
Shapath (The Oath):
Shri Ramchandra Ki Aan Manai | Ati Aatur Yeh Shapat Sunai ||
Sanat-Kumar-Siddh-Muni-Deva | Tin Ki Aan Karo Jan Seva ||
Mantra Section:
Om Hanu Hanu Hanu Hanumat Kapisa | Om Hun Hun Hun Hanu Ari Ur Sheesa ||
Satya Hohu Hari Shapath Paye Ke | Ram Doot Dharu Maru Dhaye Ke ||
Jai Jai Jai Hanumant Agaadha | Dukh Pavat Jan Kehi Apradha ||
Pooja Jap Tap Nem Achaara | Nahi Jaanat Kachhu Das Tumhara ||
Van Upvan Mag Giri Griha Maahi | Tumhare Bal Ham Darpat Naahi ||
Paany Paron Kar Jori Manaavon | Apne Kaaj Mehi Dikhlavon ||
Dhwaj-Pataaka Kanchan Saajay | Reechh Bandara Dal Sang Virajay ||
Jai Jai Jai Marut-Sut Bal-Ke | Karahu Sahayta Jan-Bhakti-Ke ||
Jan-Hith-Kaj-Sakal-Tum-Saajay | Baan Maari-Tab-Asur-Virajay ||
Shapath:
Shapath Ram Ki Rakhu Rakhavai | Lakshman-Pran-Jiye-Bachavai ||
Jo Yeh Baan Padhe Hanumantha | Taake Pap Katain Sab Hantha ||
Paath Kare Bajrang-Baan-Ki | Hanumat Raksha Kare Pran-Ki ||
Yeh Bajrang Baan Jo Japai | Tehi Te Bhoot Pret Sab Kanpai ||
Dhoop-Deep-Naivedya-Chadhaave | Amrit-Siddhi-Sakal-Phal-Paave ||
Doha
Prem Prateet-tay Kapi Bhajai, Sada Dharai Ur Dhyaan |
Tayhi Kay Karaj Sakal Shubha, Siddh Karain Hanuman ||
For most people, the day is not about doing everything perfectly. It is about showing up, even in a small way. A few lines, a quiet moment, and a bit of faith can feel enough.
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