Anjaneya Mangalashtakam — Benefits & How to Chant
आञ्जनेय मङ्गलाष्टकम्
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting Anjaneya Mangalashtakam
Recitation of the Anjaneya Mangalashtakam is held to bring the grace, blessings and protection of the deity.
Cultivates devotion, calms the mind and steadies the heart in the Lord’s remembrance.
Most auspicious on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and during Hanuman Jayanti.
A treasured Sanskrit hymn, suitable for daily recitation with faith.
How to Chant Anjaneya Mangalashtakam
Instructions
Bathe and sit facing east before an image of the deity. Light a lamp and recite the Anjaneya Mangalashtakam slowly and with devotion. It may be chanted daily, or especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays and during Hanuman Jayanti.
Spiritual Significance
It is said that to recite the Anjaneya Mangalashtakam with a sincere and devoted heart is to draw near to the grace of the divine, which never forsakes those who lovingly call upon it.
Origin & History
Source: Traditional
Author: Traditional
The Anjaneya Mangalashtakam is a cherished traditional hymn. An eight-verse "mangala" (benediction of auspiciousness) to Anjaneya (Hanuman) — best of the vanaras, hero, minister dear to Sugriva, devoted messenger of Rama — invoking blessings of well-being.