When all the troubles and crises surround a person, praying to Sankat Mochan Lord Hanuman proves to be very helpful to overcome the tough situation. No matter how difficult times one is going through in life, the recitation of Sankat Mochan Hanuman Ashtak works like a miracle.
Lord Hanuman was very mischievous during his childhood and during the course, he was cursed by a sage (ऋषि-मुनि) that he will forget all his powers and will only be able to remember his power after someone else reminds him. Through Hanuman Ashtak, the devotees make Hanumanji remember his powers and pray to him to end their problems.
Hanuman Chalisa, Bajrang Baan, and Sankatmochan Ashtak are considered very prominent when we worship Lord Hanuman. Regular recitation of Sankat Mochan Hanuman Ashtak can help in overcoming any serious crisis that has come to the devotees and it is equally important to know the meaning of every verse we recite. Let's recite and understand the meaning of Hanuman Ashtak.
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Ashtak English Meaning
Baal Samay Rabi Bhakshi Liyo Tab Tinhu Lok Bhayo Andhiyaro
Taahi So Tras Bhayo Jag Ko Yeh Sankat Kaahu Sau Jaat Ne Taaro
Devan Aani Kari Binti Tab Chadi Diyo Rab Kasht Niwaaro
Ko Nahi Jaanat Hai JagMein Kapi Sankatmochan Naam Tihaaro
Meaning
when you were a child You attempted to engulf Sun considering it to be a fruit, you fell
And the three worlds were filled with sorrow and darkness as you were the ray of hope to them
As expected you recovered from the disease afflicted by Sun, hence lifted the will of the people on the Earth.
Who does not know in this world that your name is Sankat Mochan Hanuman the remover of obstacles
who removes darkness by his light
Baal Ki Traas Kapis Basey Giri Jaat Mahaprabhu Panth Niharo
Chaunki Maha Muni Shaap Diyo Tab Chahiy Kaun Bichar Bicharo
Kay Dwij Roop Livaya Mahaprabhu So Tum Das Ke Sok Nivaro
Ko Nahi Jaanat Hai JagMein Kapi Sankatmochan Naam Tihaaro
Meaning
you were protecting Sugriva from Bali by asking him to live in a mountain,
where Bali was not allowed to enter due to the curse of ‘Chauki saint’
Sugriva doubted that they were searching for him as instructed by Bali When Shri Ram with his brother Lakshman was searching Sita
Then you disguised met Shri Ram as a Brahmin, and even ram killed Bali eventually.
And you relieved a devotee (Sugriva) of his sorrow.
Who does not know in this world that your name is Sankat Mochan Hanuman the remover of obstacles
who removes darkness by his light
Angad Ke Sang Len Gaye Siya Khoj Kapis Yeh Bain Ucharo
Jivat Na Bachiho Hum So Ju Bina Sudhi Laye Iha Pag Dhaaro
Her Thakey Tat Sindhu Sabey Tab Lay Siya-Sudh Pran Ubaaro
Ko Nahi Jaanat Hai JagMein Kapi Sankatmochan Naam Tihaaro
Meaning
Along with Angad, you went to fetch Sita information, “Find her”, the ape king did declare
“None of you I’ll spare, “Without her trace if you set in the foot here!”
At the sea -coast All became dead tired there and then you brought the required information of Sita.
And saved the life of the entire army.
Who does not know in this world that your name is Sankat Mochan Hanuman the remover of obstacles
who removes darkness by his light
Raavan Traas Dai Siya Ko Sab Raakshashi So Kahi Sok Nivaaro
Taahi Samay Hanuman Mahaprabhu Jaaya Maha Rajnichar Maaro
Chahat Siya Asok So Aagi Su Dai Prabhu Mudrika Sok Nivaaro
Ko Nahi Jaanat Hai JagMein Kapi Sankatmochan Naam Tihaaro
Meaning
When Ravan's female maids were tormenting and troubling Sita on his instruction at Ashok Vatika,
you reached that very moment and killed many enemies.
When out of trouble Sita asked fire from nature (Ashok tree),
you gave Shri Ram’s ring to Sita and delivered the message of Shri Ram.
which gave new life to Sita by giving her hope which in turn boosted her confidence.
Who does not know in this world that your name is Sankat Mochan Hanuman the remover of obstacles
who removes darkness by his light
Baan Lagyo Ur Laxman Ke Tab Pran Tajey Sut Ravan Maaro
Ley Grah Baidya Sushen Samet Tabey Giri Dron Su Bir Upaaro
Aani Sajeevan Haath Dai Tab Laxman Ke Tum Pran Ubaaro
Ko Nahi Jaanat Hai JagMein Kapi Sankatmochan Naam Tihaaro
Meaning
When an arrow struck Lakshman’s chest, A deathly one that Ravan’s son did shoot
you brought the house and ‘Sushen Vaidya’ along who asked you to bring ‘Sanjeevani herb’
which you brought on time along with ’Dron mountain’
to hand over Sanjivani then, You helped save Lakshman’s life
Who does not know in this world that your name is Sankat Mochan Hanuman the remover of obstacles who removes darkness by his light
Ravan Judh Ajaan Kiyo Tab Naag Ki Faans Sabey Sir Daaro
ShriRagunath Samet Sabey Dal Moh Bhayo Yeh Sankat Bhaaro
Aani Khages Tabey Hanuman Ju Bandhan Kaati Sutraas Nivaaro
Ko Nahi Jaanat Hai JagMein Kapi Sankatmochan Naam Tihaaro
Meaning
when all were in deep sleep, Ravan attacked the Shri Ram army by tieing them by snakes at night,
the whole army including Shri Ram was in trouble.
Then you brought Gaduda (the big eagle) to save the entire army.
And you saved the entire army including the life of Shri Ram.
Who does not know in this world that your name is Sankat Mochan Hanuman the remover of obstacles
who removes darkness by his light
Bandhu Samet Jabey Ahiravan Ley Ragunath Pataal Sidhaaro
Debihi Puji BhaliBidhi So Bali Deoo Sabey Mili Mantra Bichaaro
Jaaya Sahaya Bhayo Tab Hi Ahiravan Sainya Samet Sanhaaro
Ko Nahi Jaanat Hai JagMein Kapi Sankatmochan Naam Tihaaro
Meaning
When Ahiravan abducted Raghunath, Along with the younger brother to the nether region(patal lok),
To appease the goddess ritually and offer sacrifice,
You appeared before them and killed Ahiravan.
And you again saved the lives of Shri Ram and Lakshman.
Who does not know in this world that your name is Sankat Mochan Hanuman the remover of obstacles
who removes darkness by his light
Kaaj Kiye Bad Devan Ke Tum Bir Mahaprabhu Dekhi Bichaaro
Kaun So Sankat Mor Garib Ko Jo Tumso Nahi Jaat Hai Taaro
Baig Haro Hanuman Mahaprabhu Jo Kuch Sankat Hoey Hamaro
Ko Nahi Jaanat Hai JagMein Kapi Sankatmochan Naam Tihaaro
Meaning
Great feats for the gods you carried out including the Almighty Shri Ram, O Brave, Lord the Great, look and think over
Which crisis besetting poor me, You cannot blow over
O Lord Hanuman, Lord the Great, take away fast, Any danger towards us that may flow
Who does not know in this world that your name is Sankat Mochan Hanuman the remover of obstacles
who removes darkness by his light
Doha
Laal Deh Laali Lase Aru Dhari Laal Langoor
Bajra Deh Daanav Dalan Jay Jay Jay Kapi Soor
Meaning
you have a red body covered with red vermilion which is lighting the whole world,
you disguised yourself as a long-tailed monkey when spied Lanka,
your body is as strong as thunder-bolt which can kill any enemy,
I meditate upon you, again and again, O My Lord who even enlightens Gods
