हनुमान द्वादशनाम स्तोत्र — Benefits & How to Chant
हनुमान द्वादशनाम स्तोत्र
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting हनुमान द्वादशनाम स्तोत्र
Recites the twelve sacred names of Hanuman
a short, powerful daily stotra
Traditionally chanted at bedtime and before travel for safety and protection on the journey
The hymn itself promises freedom from the fear of death and victory everywhere (sarvatra vijayi bhavet)
Bestows courage, strength and freedom from fear and obstacles
Easy to memorise
ideal for children and for busy days when time is short
Especially auspicious on Tuesdays and Saturdays, the days of Hanuman
How to Chant हनुमान द्वादशनाम स्तोत्र
Instructions
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.
Origin & History
Source: Traditional Hanuman stotra — the 'Twelve Names' (Dwadasanama)
Author: Traditional
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.