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Sankat Mochan Hanumanashtak in Kannada

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🕉️ hindu·📿 8× repetitions·🕐 Tuesday or Saturday morning, or during any time of crisis·🎵 Audio included·📜 Composed by Tulsidas, associated with Sankat Mochan Temple, Varanasi

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Origin & Story

Composed by Tulsidas, associated with Sankat Mochan Temple, Varanasi · Goswami Tulsidas · 16th century CE

Tulsidas composed this ashtak at Varanasi where he is believed to have had a direct vision of Lord Hanuman. He established the famous Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple at the very spot where he experienced this divine encounter. The hymn captures Hanuman's role as the supreme remover of dangers and became the foundational prayer of this sacred temple.

✦ As told in scripture

The Sankat Mochan Temple in Varanasi, where this ashtak is recited daily, has been a place of countless miraculous healings and deliverances from danger, with devotees attributing their rescue from life-threatening situations to the power of this prayer.

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Verse 1

ಬಾಲಪನಾ ಸೋಂ ಹನುಮಂತ ಅತಿ ಖೇಲೇಂ। ದುರ್ಗಮ ಕಾಜ ಸವಾರತ ಸಹಜ ಮೇಂ ಮೇಲೇಂ॥ ಕೀನ್ಹೋಂ ಏಕ ಪಾರನ ತೋಂ ಸೋಂ ರಬಿ ಮಗ ಮೇಂ ಧಾಯೋ। ಜಬ ಭಾಗವತ ಬಖಾನತ ತಾಹಿ ಗ್ರಸನ ಕೋ ಧಾಯೋ॥೧॥

Baalpana Son Hanumant Ati Khelen. Durgam Kaaj Savarat Sahaj Mein Melen. Keenho Ek Paaran To Son Rabi Mag Mein Dhayo. Jab Bhagavat Bakhanat Tahi Grasan Ko Dhayo.

Meaning:In his childhood, Hanuman played with great delight. He effortlessly accomplished the most difficult tasks. In one leap, he flew towards the Sun's path. As the scriptures describe, he rushed to swallow the Sun.

Verse 2

ಬಾಲಪನಾ ಮೇಂ ಖೇಲತ ತಹಂ ದೇಖೇ ಫಲನ ಕೀ ಬಾರೀ। ಮನ ಮೇಂ ಭಈ ಉಮಂಗ ತಾಹಿ ಖಾವತ ಗ್ರಸನ ಕೋ ಧಾರೀ॥ ಪಾಂವ ತರ ದಾಬತ ಧರನೀ ಕೋ ಧರತ ಗಿರಿ ಭಾರೀ। ಮಾರುತ ನಂದನ ಮಹಾಬಲೀ ಬಲ ಅತುಲ ಅತಿ ಭಾರೀ॥೨॥

Baalpana Mein Khelat Tahan Dekhe Phalan Ki Baari. Man Mein Bhayi Umang Tahi Khavat Grasan Ko Dhari. Panv Tar Dabat Dharni Ko Dharat Giri Bhari. Marut Nandan Mahabali Bal Atul Ati Bhari.

Meaning:In childhood, while playing, he saw a garden of fruits. With great enthusiasm, he rushed to devour them all. Pressing the earth beneath his feet, he held up mighty mountains. The son of the Wind God possesses incomparable and immeasurable strength.

Verse 3

ಅಂಜನಿ ಪುತ್ರ ಬಲವಂತ ಶಂಕರ ಸುವನ। ಕೇಸರೀ ನಂದನ ರಾಮದೂತ ಪ್ರಿಯ ಭಗವನ॥ ಲಂಕ ವಿದೇಶ ಕೋ ಸುನ ಕರತ ಬಜರಂಗ। ಹೇ ಪ್ರಭು ಬೀರ ಹನೂಮಾನ ಸ್ವಾಮೀ ಚರನ ಮಂಗ॥೩॥

Anjani Putra Balwant Shankar Suvan. Kesari Nandan Ramdoot Priya Bhagwan. Lank Videsh Ko Sun Karat Bajrang. He Prabhu Beer Hanuman Swami Charan Mang.

Meaning:Son of Anjani, the mighty one, incarnation of Lord Shiva. Son of Kesari, beloved messenger of Lord Ram. Hearing of Lanka in a foreign land, Bajrang rushed there. O Lord, brave Hanuman, I seek refuge at your feet.

Verse 4

ದಾನವದಲನ ರಣಕರ್ಮ ಅತಿ ಭಯಂಕರ। ಜಿನಕೇ ಭಯ ಸೇ ಕಾಂಪತ ಸದಾ ರಜನೀಚರ॥ ನಿತ್ಯ ಬಿರಾಜತ ಸಿಯ ರಾಮ ಕೇ ದರಬಾರ ಮೇಂ। ಕೀರತಿ ಬಿಮಲ ವಿರಾಜತ ತ್ರಿಭುವನ ಸಂಸಾರ ಮೇಂ॥೪॥

Danav Dalan Rankarm Ati Bhayankara. Jinke Bhay Se Kanpat Sada Rajnichar. Nitya Birajat Siya Ram Ke Darbar Mein. Keerti Bimal Birajat Tribhuvan Sansar Mein.

Meaning:Crusher of demons, terrifying in battle deeds. The night-wandering demons always tremble in fear of him. He eternally resides in the court of Sita and Ram. His pure fame shines throughout the three worlds.

Verse 5

ಸರನಾಗತ ಕೀ ರಕ್ಷಾ ಸಂಕಟ ಕೋ ಹರೈಂ। ಜೋ ಸುಮಿರತ ಹಿಯ ಹರಷತ ಮೋದ ಮಂಗಲ ಭರೈಂ॥ ಐಸೇ ಪ್ರಭು ಹನುಮಾನ ಸದಾ ಜನ ಕೇ ಹಿತಕಾರೀ। ಮೋರೇ ದೋಷ ಬಿಚಾರಿ ಕೇಹಿ ನಾಥ ನ ಟಾರೀ॥೫॥

Sarnaagat Ki Raksha Sankat Ko Harain. Jo Sumirat Hiy Harshat Mod Mangal Bharain. Aise Prabhu Hanuman Sada Jan Ke Hitkari. More Dosh Bichari Kehi Nath Na Tari.

Meaning:He protects those who take refuge and removes their dangers. Those who remember him find their hearts filled with joy and auspiciousness. Such is Lord Hanuman, always working for the welfare of devotees. Considering my faults, O Lord, please do not turn me away.

Verse 6

ಜಯ ಜಯ ಜಯ ಹನುಮಾನ ಗೋಸಾಈಂ। ತುಮ ಬಿನ ಔರ ನ ಕೋಊ ಸಹಾಈ॥ ರಾಮ ದೂತ ಅತುಲಿತ ಬಲ ಧಾಮಾ। ಬಡ़ೇ ಭಾಗ ಮೋಹಿ ಮಿಲೇ ಶ್ರೀರಾಮಾ॥೬॥

Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosain. Tum Bin Aur Na Kou Sahai. Ram Doot Atulit Bal Dhama. Bade Bhag Mohi Mile Shrirama.

Meaning:Glory, glory, glory to Lord Hanuman! Without you, there is no other helper. O messenger of Ram, abode of immeasurable strength. By great fortune, I have found Lord Ram through you.

Verse 7

ಪವನ ಪುತ್ರ ಬಲವಂತ ಬಜರಂಗೀ। ಮಹಾಬೀರ ಕುಮತಿ ನಿವಾರ ಸುಮತಿ ಕೇ ಸಂಗೀ॥ ಸಂಕಟ ಮೋಚನ ಹನುಮಾನ ಬಿರದ ತುಮ್ಹಾರೋ। ಸಂಕಟ ಸೇ ಮೋಹಿ ಆನ ಉಬಾರೋ॥೭॥

Pavan Putra Balwant Bajrangi. Mahabir Kumati Nivar Sumati Ke Sangi. Sankat Mochan Hanuman Birad Tumharo. Sankat Se Mohi Aan Ubaro.

Meaning:Son of the Wind God, mighty Bajrangi. Great hero who removes evil thoughts and companions good wisdom. Sankat Mochan (liberator from dangers) is your renowned title. O Lord, come and save me from all dangers.

Verse 8

ಜಯ ಜಯ ಜಯ ಹನುಮಂತ ಅಗಾಧಾ। ಕರಹು ಕೃಪಾ ಗುರುದೇವ ಸಮಾನಾ॥ ಜೋ ಸತ ಬಾರ ಪಾಠ ಕರ ಕೋಈ। ಸಂಕಟ ಮಿಟೇ ಸದಾ ಸುಖ ಹೋಈ॥೮॥

Jai Jai Jai Hanumant Agadha. Karahu Kripa Gurudev Samana. Jo Sat Bar Path Kar Koi. Sankat Mite Sada Sukh Hoi.

Meaning:Glory, glory, glory to the unfathomable Hanuman! Bestow your grace like a divine teacher. Whoever recites this a hundred times, all their dangers are removed and eternal happiness prevails.

Word-by-Word Meaning

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ಬಾಲಪನಾ🔊BaalpanaChildhood

ದುರ್ಗಮ ಕಾಜ🔊Durgam KaajDifficult tasks

ಸವಾರತ🔊SavaratAccomplishes, completes

ರಬಿ🔊RabiThe Sun

ಗ್ರಸನ🔊GrasanTo swallow, devour

ಫಲನ ಕೀ ಬಾರೀ🔊Phalan Ki BaariFruit garden

ಉಮಂಗ🔊UmangEnthusiasm, excitement

ಧರನೀ🔊DharniEarth

ಗಿರಿ🔊GiriMountain

ಮಾರುತ ನಂದನ🔊Marut NandanSon of the Wind God

ಅತುಲ🔊AtulImmeasurable, incomparable

ಅಂಜನಿ ಪುತ್ರ🔊Anjani PutraSon of Anjani

ಶಂಕರ ಸುವನ🔊Shankar SuvanIncarnation of Shiva

ಕೇಸರೀ ನಂದನ🔊Kesari NandanSon of Kesari

ರಾಮದೂತ🔊RamdootMessenger of Lord Ram

ಬಜರಂಗ🔊BajrangOne with thunderbolt body

ದಾನವದಲನ🔊Danav DalanCrusher of demons

ರಣಕರ್ಮ🔊RankarmBattle deeds

ರಜನೀಚರ🔊RajnicharNight wanderers (demons)

ದರಬಾರ🔊DarbarRoyal court

ಕೀರತಿ ಬಿಮಲ🔊Keerti BimalPure fame/glory

ತ್ರಿಭುವನ🔊TribhuvanThree worlds

ಸರನಾಗತ🔊SarnaagatOne who takes refuge

ಸಂಕಟ ಮೋಚನ🔊Sankat MochanLiberator from dangers

ಬಿರದ🔊BiradTitle, reputation

ಉಬಾರೋ🔊UbaroSave, rescue

ಅಗಾಧಾ🔊AgadhaUnfathomable, profound

ಕೃಪಾ🔊KripaGrace, mercy

ಗುರುದೇವ🔊GurudevDivine teacher

ಸುಖ🔊SukhHappiness, bliss

Benefits of Chanting Sankat Mochan Hanumanashtak

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Removes all types of dangers and calamities from one's life

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Provides divine protection of Lord Hanuman

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Eliminates fear, anxiety, and mental disturbances

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Brings peace, happiness, and auspiciousness

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Protects from evil spirits and negative energies

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Grants courage and strength to overcome difficulties

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Fulfills righteous desires of sincere devotees

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Removes effects of malefic planetary influences

How to Chant Sankat Mochan Hanumanashtak

Repetitions8times

Best TimeTuesday or Saturday morning, or during any time of crisis

Sit before a Hanuman idol or image after bathing. Light a ghee or mustard oil lamp. Offer red flowers and sindoor to Hanuman. Recite the Hanumanashtak 8 times with full devotion. For a 40-day practice (anushthana), recite daily without break. This stotra is particularly effective when recited at the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple in Varanasi or any Hanuman temple. Maintain vegetarian diet and pure conduct during the recitation period.

Frequently Asked Questions

This page shows the complete Sankat Mochan Hanumanashtak written in the Kannada script (ಕನ್ನಡ) — the same Sanskrit/Hindi verses, transliterated character-by-character into Kannada so Karnataka devotees can read and chant it comfortably. Tap any line (or the ▶ button) to hear it recited aloud, and the Roman (IAST) transliteration is shown beneath each verse for pronunciation.

Yes — only the script changes; the words and their meaning are the original. The verse-by-verse meaning, benefits and how-to-chant guidance on this page apply exactly the same.

Sankat Mochan Hanumanashtak is an eight-verse hymn dedicated to Lord Hanuman, praising him as the 'Liberator from Dangers' (Sankat Mochan). It describes Hanuman's childhood exploits, his immense strength, his devotion to Lord Ram, and his promise to protect all devotees who seek his refuge.

The Sankat Mochan Hanumanashtak is attributed to Goswami Tulsidas, the great 16th-century poet-saint who also composed the Hanuman Chalisa and Ramcharitmanas. It is closely associated with the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple in Varanasi, which Tulsidas is believed to have established.

Recite it 8 times daily for best results, as it contains 8 verses (ashtak means eight). For urgent needs, recite it 108 times. For a complete anushthana (spiritual practice), recite it daily for 40 consecutive days without break.

The best times are early morning (Brahma Muhurta) or evening during sandhya time. Tuesdays and Saturdays are especially auspicious. However, in times of danger or crisis, it can be recited at any time with sincere devotion.

Yes, Sankat Mochan Hanumanashtak is widely recited for relief from health issues, as Hanuman is considered a healer and remover of all afflictions. Many devotees report improvement in health conditions after regular devoted recitation.