Bajrang Baan — Word-by-Word Meaning

With firm faith, love, and humility, one who prays with respect — Hanuman fulfills all their auspicious tasks. Glory to Hanuman, benefactor of saints. O Lord, please listen to our humble request. Do not delay in the work of your devotee. Rush eagerly and grant us great happiness. Just as you leapt across the vast ocean, and entered and expanded within Surasa's mouth. When Lankini blocked your path ahead, you kicked her and she was sent to the heavenly realm. You went and gave comfort to Vibhishana. Seeing Sita, you attained the supreme state of bliss. You destroyed the garden and threw trees into the ocean. Even Death trembles in fear before you. You killed Akshayakumara in battle. You wrapped your tail and set Lanka ablaze. Lanka burned like lac. The sounds of victory echoed through heaven and sky. Now why do you delay, O Master? Be merciful, O knower of all hearts. Glory to you, giver of life to Lakshman! Come urgently and destroy all suffering. Glory to the mountain-bearer, ocean of bliss! O mighty warrior among the hosts of gods. Om — O determined Hanuman! Strike the enemy with thunderbolt nails. Om Hrim — O Hanuman, lord of monkeys! Om Hum — pierce the enemy's heart and head. Glory to the mighty son of Anjani! Incarnation of Shiva, brave Hanuman. With a terrifying face, destroyer of Death's lineage. Always sustained and aided by Lord Ram. Ghosts, evil spirits, demons, and night-wanderers — fire spirits, vampires, plague, and death — Destroy them all! I adjure you by Lord Ram's oath. O Lord, uphold the honor of your name. You are called the servant of Hari and daughter of Janak (Sita). By her oath, do not delay! Victorious sounds of 'Jai Jai Jai' echo through the sky. By your remembrance, unbearable suffering is destroyed. I take refuge at your feet with folded hands and pray — at this moment, who else but you can take me across? Glory, glory to the brave Hanuman! Bajrang Bali, the mighty hero! Your nails themselves are weapons. Before them, all fears lose heart. Om Hrim Hrim Hrim Hanuman. Om Hum Hum Hum Hanuman. Om Hnim Hnim Hnim Hanuman. Glory to Bajrang Bali! Glory to Mahavir! Glory to Sita and Ram!