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1. 1

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

   Nishchay Prem Pratiti Te, Vinay Karein Sanmaan. Tehi Ke Kaaraj Sakal Shubh, Siddh Karein Hanumaan.

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   One who entreats Hanuman ji with steady love, trust and reverence finds every auspicious undertaking brought to fulfilment by him. This opening doha sets the condition for all that follows: the appeal must carry both love and conviction.

2. 2

   जय हनुमन्त सन्त हितकारी। सुनि लीजै प्रभु अरज हमारी॥ जन के काज विलम्ब न कीजै। आतुर दौरि महा सुख दीजै॥

   Jai Hanumant Sant Hitkaari. Suni Leejai Prabhu Araj Hamaari. Jan Ke Kaaj Vilamb Na Keejai. Aatur Dauri Maha Sukh Deejai.

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   Victory to Hanuman, benefactor of the saints! O Lord, hear this plea of mine. Do not delay in your devotee's work — come running in haste and grant great happiness.

3. 3

   जैसे कूदि सिन्धु वहि पारा। सुरसा बदन पैठि बिस्तारा॥ आगे जाय लंकिनी रोका। मारेहु लात गई सुरलोका॥

   Jaise Koodi Sindhu Vahi Paara. Surasa Badan Paithi Bistaara. Aage Jaay Lankini Roka. Maarehu Laat Gayi Suraloka.

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   As you once leapt across the ocean, entered Surasa's mouth and expanded your form within it; and when the gate-guardian Lankini barred your way ahead, a single blow sent her to the realm of the gods.

4. 4

   जाय विभीषन को सुख दीन्हा। सीता निरखि परम पद लीन्हा॥ बाग उजारि सिन्धु महँ बोरा। अति आतुर जमकातर तोरा॥

   Jaay Vibheeshan Ko Sukh Deenha. Sita Nirakhi Param Pad Leenha. Baag Ujaari Sindhu Mahan Bora. Ati Aatur Jamkaatar Tora.

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   You went to Vibhishana and gave him solace, and by beholding Mother Sita you attained the highest station. You laid waste the grove, sank it in the ocean, and in great haste broke even the weapons of Yama.

5. 5

   अक्षय कुमार मारि संहारा। लूम लपेटि लंक को जारा॥ लाह समान लंक जरि गई। जय जय धुनि सुरपुर नभ भई॥

   Akshay Kumar Maari Sanhaara. Loom Lapeti Lank Ko Jaara. Laah Samaan Lank Jari Gayi. Jai Jai Dhuni Surpur Nabh Bhayi.

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   You slew Akshaya Kumara, and wrapping your tail about the city set Lanka ablaze. All Lanka burned like lac, and cries of victory resounded through the abode of the gods and the sky.

6. 6

   अब विलम्ब केहि कारन स्वामी। कृपा करहु उर अन्तर्यामी॥ जय जय लखन प्रान के दाता। आतुर होइ दुख करहु निपाता॥

   Ab Vilamb Kehi Kaaran Swami. Kripa Karahu Ur Antaryaami. Jai Jai Lakhan Praan Ke Daata. Aatur Hoi Dukh Karahu Nipaata.

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   O Lord, what is the cause of delay now? You who dwell within every heart, show your grace. Victory to you, giver of life to Lakshman — make haste and destroy this suffering.

7. 7

   जै गिरिधर जै जै सुखसागर। सुर-समूह-समरथ भटनागर॥ ॐ हनु हनु हनु हनुमन्त हठीले। बैरिहि मारु बज्र की कीले॥

   Jai Giridhar Jai Jai Sukhsaagar. Sur-Samooh-Samarath Bhatnaagar. Om Hanu Hanu Hanu Hanumant Hatheele. Bairihi Maaru Bajra Ki Keele.

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   Victory to the lifter of the mountain, ocean of joy — mighty among the host of gods, foremost among warriors. Om Hanu Hanu Hanu — resolute Hanumant, strike the adversary with a bolt like a thunder-nail. Here 'adversary' carries the sense of the fear and obstruction besetting the devotee.

8. 8

   गदा बज्र लै बैरिहि मारो। महाराज प्रभु दास उबारो॥ ॐकार हुंकार महाप्रभु धावो। बज्र गदा हनु विलम्ब न लावो॥

   Gada Bajra Lai Bairihi Maaro. Maharaj Prabhu Daas Ubaaro. Omkaar Hunkaar Mahaprabhu Dhaavo. Bajra Gada Hanu Vilamb Na Laavo.

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   Taking up mace and thunderbolt, strike down what besets me; O great king, O Lord, deliver your servant. With the sound of Om and a roar, O great Lord, come running — bearing thunderbolt and mace, Hanumant, do not delay.

9. 9

   ॐ ह्रीं ह्रीं ह्रीं हनुमन्त कपीसा। ॐ हुं हुं हुं हनु अरि उर सीसा॥ सत्य होहु हरि शपथ पाइ कै। रामदूत धरु मारु धाइ कै॥

   Om Hreem Hreem Hreem Hanumant Kapeesa. Om Hum Hum Hum Hanu Ari Ur Seesa. Satya Hohu Hari Shapath Paai Kai. Ramdoot Dharu Maaru Dhaai Kai.

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   Om Hreem Hreem Hreem — Hanumant, lord of the vanaras; Om Hum Hum Hum — let your strength fall upon the heart and head of hostility. Having received the oath of Hari, make this word come true — O messenger of Ram, come running and hold back the affliction. It is here that the oath-motif begins, and this is what makes the text ugra.

10. 10

    जय जय जय हनुमन्त अगाधा। दुख पावत जन केहि अपराधा॥ पूजा जप तप नेम अचारा। नहिं जानत कछु दास तुम्हारा॥

    Jai Jai Jai Hanumant Agaadha. Dukh Paavat Jan Kehi Aparaadha. Pooja Jap Tap Nem Achaara. Nahin Jaanat Kachhu Daas Tumhaara.

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    Threefold victory to Hanumant of unfathomable power! For what fault does your devotee suffer? Worship, recitation, austerity, observance and right conduct — your servant knows none of these properly. The line is an admission of the devotee's humility and helplessness.

11. 11

    वन उपवन मग गिरि गृह माहीं। तुम्हरे बल हम डरपत नाहीं॥ पायँ परौं कर जोरि मनावौं। यहि अवसर अब केहि गोहरावौं॥

    Van Upvan Mag Giri Grih Maaheen. Tumhre Bal Ham Darpat Naaheen. Paayan Paraun Kar Jori Manaavaun. Yahi Avsar Ab Kehi Goharaavaun.

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    In forest or garden, on the road, on a mountain or at home — trusting your strength, I am not afraid. Falling at your feet with folded hands I entreat you: at this hour, whom else should I call upon?

12. 12

    जय अंजनि कुमार बलवन्ता। शंकरसुवन वीर हनुमन्ता॥ बदन कराल काल-कुल-घालक। राम सहाय सदा प्रतिपालक॥

    Jai Anjani Kumar Balwanta. Shankarsuvan Veer Hanumanta. Badan Karaal Kaal-Kul-Ghaalak. Ram Sahaay Sada Pratipaalak.

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    Victory to the mighty son of Anjani — portion of Shankara, valiant Hanumant. Your countenance is fearsome and you undo even the lineage of Death; you are Ram's helper and forever the protector of devotees.

13. 13

    भूत प्रेत पिसाच निसाचर। अगिन बेताल काल मारी मर॥ इन्हें मारु तोहि शपथ राम की। राखु नाथ मरजाद नाम की॥

    Bhoot Pret Pisaach Nisaachar. Agin Betaal Kaal Maari Mar. Inhen Maaru Tohi Shapath Ram Ki. Raakhu Naath Marjaad Naam Ki.

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    Ghosts, spirits, pishachas, night-roamers, fire, vetalas, death and pestilence — let all these terrors be undone. Drive them away; the oath of Shri Ram is upon you. O Lord, uphold the dignity of your own name. This is the line on account of which tradition treats the text as one for crisis, not for daily recital.

14. 14

    जनकसुता हरिदास कहावौ। ताकी शपथ विलम्ब न लावौ॥ जय जय जय धुनि होत अकासा। सुमिरत होत दुसह दुख नासा॥

    Janaksuta Haridas Kahaavau. Taaki Shapath Vilamb Na Laavau. Jai Jai Jai Dhuni Hot Akaasa. Sumirat Hot Dusah Dukh Naasa.

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    You are called the servant of Janaka's daughter and of Hari — by that very oath, do not delay. The sound of threefold victory fills the sky, and by remembrance of you unbearable sorrow is undone.

15. 15

    चरन सरन कर जोरि मनावौं। यहि अवसर अब केहि गोहरावौं॥ उठु उठु चलु तोहि राम दुहाई। पायँ परौं कर जोरि मनाई॥

    Charan Saran Kar Jori Manaavaun. Yahi Avsar Ab Kehi Goharaavaun. Uthu Uthu Chalu Tohi Ram Duhaai. Paayan Paraun Kar Jori Manaai.

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    Taking refuge at your feet, with folded hands I entreat you: at this hour, whom else should I call upon? Rise, rise, come — the plea of Shri Ram is upon you; falling at your feet with folded hands I implore. (This entreaty recurs twice in the text — the repetition is traditional.)

16. 16

    ॐ चं चं चं चं चपल चलन्ता। ॐ हनु हनु हनु हनु हनुमन्ता॥ ॐ हं हं हाँक देत कपि चंचल। ॐ सं सं सहमि पराने खल-दल॥

    Om Chan Chan Chan Chan Chapal Chalanta. Om Hanu Hanu Hanu Hanu Hanumanta. Om Han Han Haank Det Kapi Chanchal. Om San San Sahami Paraane Khal-Dal.

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    Om Chan Chan Chan Chan — swift-moving one; Om Hanu Hanu Hanu Hanu — O Hanumant. Om Han Han — when the nimble kapi gives his roar; Om San San — the ranks of the wicked scatter in terror. These seed-syllables mark the tantric register of the text.

17. 17

    अपने जन को तुरत उबारौ। सुमिरत होय आनन्द हमारौ॥ यह बजरंग बाण जेहि मारै। ताहि कहौ फिरि कवन उबारै॥

    Apne Jan Ko Turat Ubaarau. Sumirat Hoy Aanand Hamaarau. Yah Bajrang Baan Jehi Maarai. Taahi Kahau Phiri Kavan Ubaarai.

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    Deliver your devotee at once — by your very remembrance joy comes to us. Tell me: once this 'Bajrang Baan' (arrow of Bajrang) strikes, who then can save its target? The phalashruti begins here.

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    पाठ करै बजरंग बाण की। हनुमत रक्षा करैं प्रान की॥ यह बजरंग बाण जो जापै। ताते भूत प्रेत सब काँपै॥

    Paath Karai Bajrang Baan Ki. Hanumat Raksha Karein Praan Ki. Yah Bajrang Baan Jo Jaapai. Taate Bhoot Pret Sab Kaanpai.

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    Whoever recites the Bajrang Baan — Hanuman ji guards their very life. Whoever chants it — before them all such terrors tremble.

19. 19

    धूप देइ अरु जपै हमेसा। ताके तन नहिं रहै कलेसा॥

    Dhoop Dei Aru Japai Hamesa. Taake Tan Nahin Rahai Kalesa.

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    One who offers incense and chants it steadfastly is left with no affliction in the body. This is the final chaupai — only the closing doha follows it.

20. 20

    प्रेम प्रतीतिहिं कपि भजै, सदा धरै उर ध्यान। तेहि के कारज सकल शुभ, सिद्ध करैं हनुमान॥

    Prem Prateetihin Kapi Bhajai, Sada Dharai Ur Dhyaan. Tehi Ke Kaaraj Sakal Shubh, Siddh Karein Hanumaan.

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    One who worships the kapi with love and trust, and always holds his image in the heart, has every auspicious undertaking fulfilled by Hanuman. The closing doha completes the text by echoing the theme of the opening one.