Sankat Mochan Hanuman Ashtak Lyrics & Meaning in English

Baal samai ravi bhakshi liyo tab, teenahu loka bhayo andhiyaro |

Taahi so traas bhayo jag ko, yah sankat kaahu so jaat na taaro |

Dewan aani kari bintee tab, chaadhi diyo ravi kasht niwaaro ||

Ko nahin jaanat hai jag mein kapi sankat mochan naam tiharo ||1||

In your childhood, when you attempted to engulf the Sun, mistaking it for a fruit, you fell, causing sorrow to the world, as you were their beacon of hope.

As expected, you recovered from the affliction caused by the Sun (रवि कष्ट), and thus uplifted the spirits of the people on Earth.

In this world, who doesn’t know that your name is Sankat Mochan Hanuman, the remover of obstacles, dispelling ignorance with the light of knowledge.

Baali ki traas kapees basai giri, jaat mahaaprabhu panth nihaaro |

Chownki mahaa muni saap diyo tab chahiy kaun bichaar bichaaro |

Kai dwij roop liwaay mahaa prabhu so tum daas ke sok niwaaro ||

Ko nahin jaanat hai jag mein kapi sankat mochan naam tihaaro ||2||

You protected Sugriva from Bali’s wrath by advising him to seek refuge in a mountain, where Bali was cursed by a saint and forbidden to enter.

During Shri Ram’s quest to find Sita with Lakshman, Sugriva doubted their intentions, thinking they were acting on Bali’s orders. To help the devotee Sugriva, you assumed the guise of a Brahmin and met Shri Ram, eventually leading to Bali’s demise at Shri Ram’s hands.

Thus, you alleviated Sugriva’s sorrow. In this world, everyone knows that your name is Sankat Mochan Hanuman, the remover of obstacles, dispelling ignorance with the light of knowledge.

Angad ke sang lain gaye siya, khoj kapees yah baain uchaaro |

jeevat na bachihau hum son ju, bina sudhi laay ehaan pagu dhaaro |

Hayri thake tatt sindhu sabaai tab laay siya-sudhi praan ubaaro ||

Ko nahin jaanat hai jag mein kapi sankat mochan naam tiharo ||3||

You, along with Angad and others, embarked on a mission to gather information about Sita. At the sea-coast, Angad expressed the dire consequences if they returned without any information about her.

Everyone grew exhausted there, but you managed to obtain the vital details of Sita, thus saving the entire army.

In this world, it is well-known that your name is Sankat Mochan Hanuman, the remover of obstacles, who dispels ignorance with the light of knowledge.

Raavan traas dayee siya ko sab, raakshashi so kahi sok nivaaro |

Taahi samay hanuman mahaprabhu, Jaay mahaa rajneechar maaro ||

Chaahat seeya asoka so aagi su, dai prabhu mudrika soka nivaaro ||

Ko nahin jaanat hai jag mein kapi sankat mochan naam tihaaro ||4||

Amidst Ravan’s torment, as his female maids troubled Sita at Ashok Vatika, you intervened, defeating many enemies.

When Sita sought aid from nature in the form of fire from the Ashok tree, you presented Shri Ram’s ring and delivered his message.

Through this act, you revitalized Sita, instilling hope and confidence within her.

In this world, it is universally known that your name is Sankat Mochan Hanuman, the remover of obstacles, who dispels ignorance with the light of knowledge.

Baan lagyo ur lakshiman ke tab, praan taje sut raavan maaro |

Lai griha baidya sushen samet, tabai giri dron su beer upaaro |

Aani sajeewan hath dayee taba lakshiman ke tum praan upaaro|

Ko nahin jaanat hai jag mein kapi sankat mochan naam tihaaro ||5||

When Meghnath’s arrow pierced deep into Lakshman’s heart, you swiftly brought the Vaidya Sushen along with his home, who requested the “Sanjeevani” herb.

With great speed, you retrieved the precious herb from the Dron mountain and revived Lakshman.

In this way, you saved Lakshman’s life, bestowing upon him a new lease of life.

In this world, it is universally recognized that your name is Sankat Mochan Hanuman, the remover of obstacles, who dispels ignorance with the light of knowledge.

Raavan yudh ajaan kiyo tab, naag ki phaas sabhi sir daaro |

Sri Raghunath samet sabai dal, moh bhayo yah sankat bhaaro |

Aani khagesh tabai hanumaan ju, bandhan kaati sutraas nivaaro |

Ko nahin jaanat hai jag mein kapi sankat mochan naam tiharo ||6||

When Ravan launched a surprise attack on Shri Ram’s army, entangling them with snakes while they slept, the entire army, including Shri Ram, faced dire peril.

At that critical moment, you summoned Gaduda, the mighty eagle, to rescue the entire army.

Your heroic actions saved the entire army, preserving the life of Shri Ram.

In this world, it is universally acknowledged that your name is Sankat Mochan Hanuman, the remover of obstacles, who dispels ignorance with the light of knowledge.

Bandhu samet jabai ahiraavan, lai raghunath pataal sidhaaro |

Devhi puji bhalee vidhi so bali, deu sabai mili mantra vichaaro |

Jaay sahaay bhayo tab hi ahiraavan sainya samet sanhaaro |

Ko nahin jaanat hai jag mein kapi sankat mochan naam tihaaro ||7||

When Ahiravan and his brother kidnapped Shri Ram and Lakshman, taking them to the netherworld (Paatal), they were on the verge of performing a human sacrifice.

At that critical moment, you intervened and vanquished Ahiravan, rescuing Shri Ram and Lakshman once more.

Your valorous act saved their lives, demonstrating once again your role as Sankat Mochan Hanuman, the remover of obstacles, who dispels ignorance with the light of knowledge.

In this world, your name is renowned for these heroic deeds.

Kaaj kiye barh dewan kei tum, beer mahaaprabhu dekhi bichaaro |

Kaun so sankat mohin gareeb ko, jo tumso nahin jaat hai taaro |

Begi haro hanumaan mahaprabhu jo kuch sankat hoya hamaaro |

Ko nahin jaanat hai jag mein kapi sankat mochan naam tiharo ||8||

You have accomplished remarkable feats for the Gods, Goddesses, and even the Almighty Shri Ram.

O My Lord! Bestow upon me your benevolent gaze and guide me. Your glance can conquer any obstacle, instilling true dedication and patience to achieve even the most challenging tasks.

As my guru, I implore you to remove any hindrance in my path.

In this world, it is widely recognized that your name is Sankat Mochan Hanuman, the remover of obstacles, who dispels ignorance with the light of knowledge.

Doha

Laal deh laalee lase, aru dhari laal langoor |

Bajra deh daanavdalan, jai jai jai kapi soor ||

Your resplendent red body illuminates the entire world.

When you observed Lanka, you cleverly disguised yourself as a long-tailed monkey.

Your formidable physique is as sturdy as a thunderbolt, capable of defeating any adversary.

I repeatedly meditate upon you, My Lord, the enlightener of even the Gods (devtas).

Sankat Mochan Hanuman Ashtak Lyrics & Meaning in Hindi

बाल समय रवि भक्षी लियो तब,

तीनहुं लोक भयो अंधियारों I

ताहि सों त्रास भयो जग को,

यह संकट काहु सों जात न टारो I

देवन आनि करी बिनती तब,

छाड़ी दियो रवि कष्ट निवारो I

को नहीं जानत है जग में कपि,

संकटमोचन नाम तिहारो I को – १

बालि की त्रास कपीस बसैं गिरि,

जात महाप्रभु पंथ निहारो I

चौंकि महामुनि साप दियो तब ,

चाहिए कौन बिचार बिचारो I

कैद्विज रूप लिवाय महाप्रभु,

सो तुम दास के सोक निवारो I को – २

अंगद के संग लेन गए सिय,

खोज कपीस यह बैन उचारो I

जीवत ना बचिहौ हम सो जु ,

बिना सुधि लाये इहाँ पगु धारो I

हेरी थके तट सिन्धु सबे तब ,

लाए सिया–सुधि प्राण उबारो I को – ३

रावण त्रास दई सिय को सब ,

राक्षसी सों कही सोक निवारो I

ताहि समय हनुमान महाप्रभु ,

जाए महा रजनीचर मरो I

चाहत सीय असोक सों आगि सु ,

दै प्रभुमुद्रिका सोक निवारो I को – ४

बान लग्यो उर लछिमन के तब ,

प्राण तजे सूत रावन मारो I

लै गृह बैद्य सुषेन समेत ,

तबै गिरि द्रोण सु बीर उपारो I

आनि सजीवन हाथ दिए तब ,

लछिमन के तुम प्राण उबारो I को – ५

रावन जुध अजान कियो तब ,

नाग कि फाँस सबै सिर डारो I

श्रीरघुनाथ समेत सबै दल ,

मोह भयो यह संकट भारो I

आनि खगेस तबै हनुमान जु ,

बंधन काटि सुत्रास निवारो I को – ६

बंधू समेत जबै अहिरावन,

लै रघुनाथ पताल सिधारो I

देबिन्हीं पूजि भलि विधि सों बलि ,

देउ सबै मिलि मन्त्र विचारो I

जाये सहाए भयो तब ही ,

अहिरावन सैन्य समेत संहारो I को – ७

काज किये बड़ देवन के तुम ,

बीर महाप्रभु देखि बिचारो I

कौन सो संकट मोर गरीब को ,

जो तुमसे नहिं जात है टारो I

बेगि हरो हनुमान महाप्रभु ,

जो कछु संकट होए हमारो I को – ८

दोहा

लाल देह लाली लसे , अरु धरि लाल लंगूर I

वज्र देह दानव दलन , जय जय जय कपि सूर II