Bajrang Baan

Bajrang Baan, traditionally attributed to Goswami Tulsidas, is regarded as one of the most potent hymns dedicated to Hanuman ji. While the Hanuman Chalisa is recited daily for general devotion and grace, Bajrang Baan ("the arrow of the mighty one") is a more intense invocation, traditionally used at times of serious difficulty — severe fear, powerful obstacles, illness, negative energies, or when facing formidable challenges. Its verses recall Hanuman ji's most heroic feats — leaping across the ocean, burning Lanka, reviving Lakshman, and defeating fearsome demons — to invoke that same unstoppable courage and strength for the devotee.

दोहा

निश्चय प्रेम प्रतीति तें, विनय करैं सनमान। तेहि के कारज सकल शुभ, सिद्ध करैं हनुमान।।

चौपाई

जय हनुमंत संत हितकारी। सुनि लीजै प्रभु अरज हमारी।। जन के काज विलंब न कीजै। आतुर दौरि महा सुख दीजै।।

जैसे कूदि सिंधु महिपारा। सुरसा बदन पैठि विस्तारा।। आगे जाय लंकिनी रोका। मारेहु लात गई सुर लोका।।

जाय विभीषण को सुख दीन्हा। सीता निरखि परम पद लीन्हा।। बाग उजारि सिंधु महं बोरा। अति आतुर जमकातर तोरा।।

अक्षय कुमार मारि संहारा। तुम्हरो भय अति कापत कारा।। लंका जारि असुर संहारे। सियाराम जी के काज सवारे।।

लक्ष्मन मूर्छित परे सकारे। आनि सजीवन प्रान उबारे।। पैठि पाताल तोरि जमकारे। अहिरावण की भुजा उखारे।।

बाईं भुजा असुर दल मारे। दाहिने भुजा सन्त जन तारे।। सुर नर मुनि आरति सब हरणा। तुम रच्छक काहू को न डरना।।

अपने तेज सम्हारो आपै। तीनों लोक हांक तें कांपैं।। भूत पिशाच निकट नहिं आवैं। महावीर जब नाम सुनावैं।।

नासै रोग हरै सब पीरा। जपत निरंतर हनुमत बीरा।। संकट तें हनुमान छुड़ावैं। मन क्रम वचन ध्यान जो लावैं।।

सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा। तिनके काज सकल तुम साजा।। और मनोरथ जो कोई लावै। सोई अमित जीवन फल पावै।।

चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा। है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा।। साधु संत के तुम रखवारे। असुर निकंदन राम दुलारे।।

अष्टसिद्धि नौ निधि के दाता। अस वर दीन जानकी माता।। राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा। सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा।।

तुम्हरे भजन राम को पावै। जन्म जन्म के दुख बिसरावै।। अंतकाल रघुबर पुर जाई। जहां जन्म हरिभक्त कहाई।।

और देवता चित्त न धरई। हनुमत सेइ सर्व सुख करई।। संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा। जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा।।

जय जय जय हनुमान गोसाईं। कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाईं।। यह बजरंग बाण जो जापे। तासों भूत प्रेत सब कांपे।।

धूप देय अरु जपे हमेशा। ताके तन नहिं रहे कलेशा।। अंत काल रघुबर पुर जाई। जहां जन्म हरिभक्त कहाई।।

और मनोरथ जो कोई लावै। सोई अमित जीवन फल पावै।। आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै। तीनहुं लोक हांक तें कांपै।।

दोहा

प्रेम प्रतीति सों हनुमान, यह बजरंग बाण। जो पढ़ि सो शत्रुन हने, सिद्ध होय कल्यान।।

Opening doha: With true faith, love and devotion the devotee bows to Hanuman ji, confident that every worthy task undertaken with his invocation is auspiciously fulfilled.

Heroic verses: The hymn recalls Hanuman ji's leap across the ocean, his encounter with Surasa, defeating the demoness Lankini at Lanka's gates, comforting Vibhishan, meeting Sita in Ashok Vatika, burning Lanka with his tail, killing Akshay Kumar, and — most dramatically — reviving the unconscious Lakshman by bringing the Sanjeevani herb, and defeating the sorcerer Ahiravan in the netherworld to rescue Rama and Lakshman.

Protective verses: With his left arm he destroys demonic forces, and with his right he uplifts saints and devotees; ghosts and evil spirits flee the moment his name is uttered; disease and pain are removed for those who chant his name constantly.

Grace verses: Hanuman ji is described as the giver of the eight siddhis and nine nidhis (supernatural powers and treasures), a boon granted to him by Mother Sita herself; whoever meditates on him with mind, word and deed attains Rama's grace and is freed from suffering across many lifetimes.

Closing verses: Whoever recites this Bajrang Baan makes even ghosts and negative forces tremble; regular recitation with an offering of incense removes all bodily and mental affliction, and the devotee ultimately attains Rama's abode.

Removes deep-seated fear, negative energy, and evil influences.

Grants courage and strength to face powerful obstacles or opposition.

Protects from illness, accidents, and unforeseen dangers.

Brings quick resolution to urgent or seemingly impossible problems.

Strengthens unwavering faith in Rama and Hanuman ji's protection.

Best day: Tuesday (Mangalvar) and Saturday (Shanivar) are especially powerful for Hanuman worship.

Best time: Bajrang Baan is traditionally recited in times of genuine need — during difficulty, fear, or when facing a significant challenge — rather than as a routine daily hymn like the Chalisa; some devotees do also recite it daily with devotion.

Method: Face east, light a diya with mustard oil or ghee, offer sindoor and a garland of red flowers, and recite with full concentration and courage, never with fear or doubt.

Important note: Traditional guidance holds that Bajrang Baan should be recited with a firm, confident mind — reciting it in a state of fear or hesitation is discouraged, as it should be chanted from a place of faith and strength.

Do recite with unwavering faith, courage and a pure heart.

Do maintain celibacy/discipline (brahmacharya) and simplicity on the day of recitation, as is traditional for Hanuman worship.

Avoid reciting it out of fear, superstition, or for harming others — it is a hymn of protection, not aggression.

Avoid non-vegetarian food and alcohol before or during recitation.

Do combine it with the Hanuman Chalisa or Sundarkand for even greater benefit.

Bajrang Baan is considered one of the most potent hymns in the Hanuman devotional tradition — its verses recount Hanuman ji's most heroic, seemingly impossible feats: crossing an ocean in a single leap, defeating powerful demons, and reviving the dying. Reciting it with sincere faith is believed to summon that same fearless, unstoppable energy to overcome the devotee's own obstacles, however large they may seem.

Q: What is the difference between Hanuman Chalisa and Bajrang Baan? A: The Hanuman Chalisa is a gentle daily devotional hymn for grace and blessings, while Bajrang Baan is a more intense, powerful invocation traditionally reserved for serious difficulties, fear, or obstacles.

Q: Can Bajrang Baan be recited daily? A: While traditionally reserved for times of real need, many devotees do recite it daily with sincere devotion and discipline; it is best done under the guidance of one's own faith and comfort.

Q: Is there a right way to recite Bajrang Baan? A: Yes — recite with confidence and courage rather than fear, ideally after bathing, facing east, with a lit diya and sincere concentration.

Q: Who should recite Bajrang Baan? A: Anyone facing serious obstacles, fear, negative energy, health struggles, or opposition from powerful adversaries traditionally turns to Bajrang Baan for Hanuman ji's protective strength.