Sankat Mochan Hanuman Ashtak – Meaning, Benefits & Recitation Guide
Authored by Goswami Tulsidas
🔰 Introduction: What is Sankat Mochan Hanuman Ashtak?
The Sankat Mochan Hanuman Ashtak is a powerful hymn composed by Goswami Tulsidas, the great 16th-century saint and poet known for writing the Hanuman Chalisa and Ramcharitmanas. This short yet potent stotra is a heartfelt plea to Lord Hanuman, the remover of obstacles (Sankat Mochan) to protect the devotee from troubles (sankat), dangers, enemies, diseases, and mental distress.
Unlike Hanuman Chalisa which praises Hanuman ji’s qualities, the Ashtak is an urgent prayer for immediate relief and divine intervention in life’s critical moments.
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Ashtak Hindi/Sanskrit Lyrics
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
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
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
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
बान लाग्यो 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 प्रान उबारो I को
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
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
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
दोहा
लाल देह लाली लसे , अरु धरि लाल लंगूर I
वज्र देह दानव दलन , जय जय जय कपि सूर II
📜 Verse Structure
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Comprises 8 stanzas (Ashtak = 8 verses)
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Written in Awadhi/Sanskrit mix by Goswami Tulsidas
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Highlights Hanuman ji’s heroic deeds and power to destroy evil
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Each verse ends with a plea: “Naath na koi aan bas me…”
🌟 Benefits of Chanting Sankat Mochan Hanuman Ashtak
✅ 1. Immediate Relief in Crisis
The Ashtak is especially recited during difficult times—legal issues, accidents, diseases, and mental struggles. It’s believed to create a spiritual shield.
✅ 2. Destroys Negative Energy & Evil Eye
Each verse invokes Hanuman ji’s powers to destroy demons like Meghnath, Kumbhkaran, and Lankesh. Reciting it is said to remove evil influences.
✅ 3. Reduces Grah Dosh and Planetary Ill-Effects
It is particularly useful for those suffering from Shani Dosh, Mangal Dosh, or Rahu-Ketu afflictions.
✅ 4. Mental Peace & Emotional Strength
The powerful sound vibrations help calm anxiety and restore courage in troubling situations.
✅ 5. Best Prayer During Hanuman Jayanti & Tuesdays
Chanting on Hanuman Jayanti, Tuesdays, and Saturdays multiplies its effect manifold.
🧘♂️ How to Recite Sankat Mochan Hanuman Ashtak
| Step | Method |
|---|---|
| 🕰️ Time | Early morning or evening, esp. Tuesdays/Saturdays |
| 📍 Place | Clean puja room, near Hanuman photo/idol |
| 🪔 Puja Items | Sindoor, red flowers, diya, jaggery & gram |
| 🙏 Steps |
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Light a diya
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Offer red flowers or sindoor to Hanuman ji
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Chant “ॐ हनुमते नमः” 11 times
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Recite the full Ashtak slowly and with devotion
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Perform Hanuman Aarti after Ashtak
📖 Sankat Mochan Hanuman Ashtak in Hindi
➡️ Read Full Ashtak with Meaning & PDF
👁️🗨️ Meaning Behind Key Lines
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“Bal samudra Sam Bhaye Hanumanta…” – Hanuman’s strength is like an ocean
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“Durgaam kaj jagat ke jete…” – He helps even in the most impossible tasks
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“Jo yah padhe Hanuman Chalisa…” – Faithful recitation guarantees protection
🙋♂️ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
❓ What is the meaning of Sankat Mochan?
Sankat = Problem or distress
Mochan = Liberator
Lord Hanuman is called Sankat Mochan because he removes all kinds of trouble.
❓ Who wrote Sankat Mochan Hanuman Ashtak?
The Ashtak was composed by Goswami Tulsidas, the same saint who wrote the Hanuman Chalisa and Ramcharitmanas.
❓ Can I recite the Ashtak daily?
Yes, daily recitation is highly recommended. It provides ongoing protection and inner strength.
❓ Is it more powerful than Hanuman Chalisa?
Both are equally divine. The Chalisa is a general praise; the Ashtak is a specific prayer for protection and crisis moments.
❓ When should I chant the Sankat Mochan Ashtak?
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During legal or financial issues
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When facing health concerns
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During exams, interviews, or emotional lows
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Tuesdays, Saturdays, Hanuman Jayanti, or Navami
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