Hanuman Bahuk — Benefits & How to Chant
हनुमान बाहुक
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting Hanuman Bahuk
Specifically composed by Tulsidas to cure his own arm disease
and it worked
One of the most powerful healing prayers in Hindu tradition
'Hath Ki Vyadhi Turat Mit Jai'
arm disease is cured instantly
Effective for all physical ailments, not just arm pain
Combines Hanuman's protective power with healing energy
Tulsidas's personal testimony makes this uniquely authentic
How to Chant Hanuman Bahuk
Instructions
Tulsidas composed this when his arms were paralyzed with severe pain. Chant with absolute faith in Hanuman's healing power. If suffering from any physical ailment (especially arm, shoulder or joint pain), chant 7 times daily. Apply sindoor or oil to Hanuman's image while chanting. The prayer specifically asks Hanuman to cure 'hath ki vyadhi' (disease of the hands/arms).
Spiritual Significance
Tulsidas's biographers record that his arm affliction was so severe he could not even hold a pen — threatening to end his ability to write devotional literature. After composing and reciting Hanuman Bahuk with tears of devotion, his arms were completely healed overnight. He went on to compose several more works. This personal miracle — a poet praying to be healed so he could continue praising God — makes Hanuman Bahuk one of the most emotionally powerful healing prayers in existence.
Origin & History
Source: Composed by Goswami Tulsidas
Author: Goswami Tulsidas
In his later years, Tulsidas suffered from severe, crippling pain in both arms (baahu = arms, hence Bahuk). No medicine or treatment could help. In agony, he composed this prayer to Hanuman, his lifelong protector. The prayer is raw and personal — a great saint crying out to God in physical suffering. Hanuman answered, and Tulsidas's arms were healed, allowing him to continue his literary work.