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Sacred Mantras

Lord Hanuman Mantras

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4 authoritative mantras for Lord Hanuman — chanted for centuries by sadhakas. Each with Sanskrit, transliteration, meaning and recitation guide.

How to recite

  • Sit facing east or north; spine straight; eyes closed or soft-focused.
  • Count repetitions on a 108-bead mala (one round = 108).
  • Morning brahma muhurta (4-6 AM) is most potent. Daily consistency > intensity.
  • Beej mantras require initiation (diksha) from a guru for full effect.
Beej Mantra 108x

ॐ हं हनुमते नमः

Om Hum Hanumate Namah

Meaning

I bow to Hanuman.

Benefit

Hanuman beej mantra — strength, courage, removal of fear.

Invocation 11x

मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगं जितेन्द्रियं बुद्धिमतां वरिष्ठम्। वातात्मजं वानरयूथमुख्यं श्रीरामदूतं शरणं प्रपद्ये॥

Manojavam Maaruta-tulya-vegam Jitendriyam Buddhimataam Varishtham | Vaataatmajam Vaanara-yootha-mukhyam Shri-Raamadootam Sharanam Prapadye

Meaning

Swift as mind, equal in speed to the wind, master of senses, foremost among the wise, son of the wind, leader of the monkey army, messenger of Sri Rama — I take refuge in him.

Benefit

Hanuman dhyana shloka — recited at start of Hanuman Chalisa for protection.

Beej Mantra 108x

ॐ हनुमते रुद्रात्मकाय हुं फट्

Om Hanumate Rudraatmakaaya Hum Phat

Meaning

To Hanuman, whose essence is Rudra-Shiva — Hum Phat.

Benefit

Rudra-Hanuman tantric mantra — for warding off black magic and severe negative influences.

Gayatri 108x

ॐ आञ्जनेयाय विद्महे वायुपुत्राय धीमहि। तन्नो हनुमत् प्रचोदयात्॥

Om Aanjaneyaaya Vidmahe Vaayuputraaya Dhimahi | Tanno Hanumat Prachodayaat

Meaning

May we know the son of Anjani; may we meditate on the son of the Wind. May Hanuman inspire us.

Benefit

Hanuman Gayatri Mantra — for strength of body, mind, and devotion.

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