Hanuman

Manojavam Marutatulyavegam

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

Transliteration

Manojavaṃ mārutatulyavegaṃ jitendriyaṃ buddhimatāṃ variṣṭham, vātātmajaṃ vānarayūthamukhyaṃ śrīrāmadūtaṃ śaraṇaṃ prapadye.

Translation

Swift as thought, fleet as the wind, master of the senses, foremost among the wise; son of the wind-god, chief of the vanara host, the messenger of Sri Rama — in him I take refuge.

Meaning

A beloved dhyana verse to Hanuman, praising his speed, self-mastery and devotion. Recited to invoke his strength and fearless protection.

Benefits

Instills courage, dispels fear, and calls on Hanuman's protection while travelling or facing hardship.

When to Recite

Before travel, in moments of fear, or daily (especially Tuesdays and Saturdays) for courage and protection.

Source

Ramayana tradition — Traditional Hanuman Dhyana Shloka

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