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Hanuman Dwadasanama Stotram

हनुमान द्वादशनाम स्तोत्र

🕉️ hindu·📿 11× repetitions·🕐 Tuesday or Saturday, and every night at bedtime; above all, just before beginning a journey or travel·📜 Traditional Hanuman stotra — the 'Twelve Names' (Dwadasanama)

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Origin & Story

Traditional Hanuman stotra — the 'Twelve Names' (Dwadasanama) · Traditional · Classical Hindu tradition

The Hanuman Dwadasanama is one of the most beloved short hymns to Hanuman, gathering twelve of his names — each a doorway into a moment of the Ramayana: his birth to Anjana and Vayu, his boundless strength, his leap across the ocean to Lanka, his comforting of the grieving Sita, and his saving of Lakshmana with the Sanjivani herb. The closing lines promise the reciter fearlessness and victory, which is why devotees have long recited it at night and before every journey.

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Complete Text with Meaning

Verse 1

हनुमानञ्जनासूनुर्वायुपुत्रो महाबलः। रामेष्टः फाल्गुनसखः पिङ्गाक्षोऽमितविक्रमः॥

Hanuman Anjanasunur Vayuputro Mahabalah. Rameshtah Phalgunasakhah Pingaksho'mitavikramah.

Meaning:He is Hanuman; the son of Mother Anjana; the son of Vayu the Wind-god; the one of immense strength; the beloved of Rama; the friend of Arjuna (Phalguna); the amber-eyed one; and he of measureless valour.

Verse 2

उदधिक्रमणश्चैव सीताशोकविनाशनः। लक्ष्मणप्राणदाता च दशग्रीवस्य दर्पहा॥

Udadhikramanashchaiva Sitashokavinashanah. Lakshmanapranadata cha Dashagrivasya Darpaha.

Meaning:He who leaped across the ocean; the destroyer of Sita's sorrow; the restorer of Lakshmana's life; and the crusher of the pride of the ten-headed Ravana.

Verse 3

द्वादशैतानि नामानि कपीन्द्रस्य महात्मनः। स्वापकाले पठेन्नित्यं यात्राकाले विशेषतः॥

Dvadashaitani Namani Kapindrasya Mahatmanah. Svapakale Pathennityam Yatrakale Visheshatah.

Meaning:These twelve names of Hanuman, the great-souled lord of the monkeys, should be recited every day at bedtime, and especially before setting out on a journey.

Verse 4

तस्य मृत्युभयं नास्ति सर्वत्र विजयी भवेत्॥

Tasya Mrityubhayam Nasti Sarvatra Vijayi Bhavet.

Meaning:For the one who recites them there is no fear of death, and he becomes victorious everywhere.

Word-by-Word Meaning

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हनुमान्🔊HanumanHanuman — the great devotee of Rama

अञ्जनासूनु🔊Anjanasunuson of Mother Anjana

वायुपुत्र🔊Vayuputrason of Vayu, the Wind-god

महाबल🔊Mahabalathe one of immense strength

रामेष्ट🔊Rameshtathe dearest and most beloved of Rama

फाल्गुनसख🔊Phalgunasakhafriend of Phalguna (Arjuna), atop whose chariot-banner he sat

पिङ्गाक्ष🔊Pingakshathe amber / tawny-eyed one

अमितविक्रम🔊Amitavikramaof measureless valour and prowess

उदधिक्रमण🔊Udadhikramanathe one who leaped across the ocean to Lanka

सीताशोकविनाशन🔊Sitashokavinashanadestroyer of Sita's grief

लक्ष्मणप्राणदाता🔊Lakshmanapranadatagiver of life to Lakshmana, by bringing the Sanjivani herb

दशग्रीवस्य दर्पहा🔊Dashagrivasya Darpahadestroyer of the pride of the ten-headed Ravana

Benefits of Chanting Hanuman Dwadasanama Stotram

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Recites the twelve sacred names of Hanuman — a short, powerful daily stotra

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Traditionally chanted at bedtime and before travel for safety and protection on the journey

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The hymn itself promises freedom from the fear of death and victory everywhere (sarvatra vijayi bhavet)

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Bestows courage, strength and freedom from fear and obstacles

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Easy to memorise — ideal for children and for busy days when time is short

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Especially auspicious on Tuesdays and Saturdays, the days of Hanuman

How to Chant Hanuman Dwadasanama Stotram

Repetitions11times

Best TimeTuesday or Saturday, and every night at bedtime; above all, just before beginning a journey or travel

Sit facing east or north before an image of Hanuman. After a short prayer, recite the twelve names with devotion and a calm mind. Traditionally the stotra is read every night before sleep (svapakale) and, most importantly, just before setting out on a journey (yatrakale) — it is said to ward off danger on the road and grant victory. Being only a few lines, it is easy to learn by heart and recite anywhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a short, ancient hymn that calls upon Lord Hanuman by twelve sacred names — Hanuman, Anjanasunu, Vayuputra, Mahabala, Rameshta, Phalgunasakha, Pingaksha, Amitavikrama, Udadhikramana, Sitashokavinashana, Lakshmanapranadata and Dashagrivasya-darpaha — each recalling a glory of his life in the Ramayana.

Traditionally every night at bedtime (svapakale) and, with special importance, before beginning any journey (yatrakale). Tuesdays and Saturdays, which are sacred to Hanuman, are especially auspicious.

The stotra itself promises that one who recites it has no fear of death and becomes victorious everywhere (tasya mrityubhayam nasti, sarvatra vijayi bhavet). It is chanted for protection — particularly safe travel — for courage, and for freedom from fear.

Hanuman; Anjanasunu (son of Anjana); Vayuputra (son of the Wind-god); Mahabala (the mighty one); Rameshta (beloved of Rama); Phalgunasakha (friend of Arjuna); Pingaksha (amber-eyed); Amitavikrama (of boundless valour); Udadhikramana (who leaped the ocean); Sitashokavinashana (destroyer of Sita's grief); Lakshmanapranadata (saviour of Lakshmana); and Dashagrivasya-darpaha (crusher of Ravana's pride).