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A short daily prayer to Hanuman — “born of Anjana, best of counsellors, beloved of Rama, protect us always” — paired with the famous verse on the eight gifts of remembering him.
Traditional Hanuman shlokas
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Anjani Garbha Sambhuta
Son of Kali · Divine Chants Vol. 1
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अञ्जनीगर्भसम्भूत कपीन्द्रसचिवोत्तम ।
Anjani Garbha Sambhuta Kapindra Sachivottama
añjanīgarbhasambhūta kapīndrasacivottama
O you who were born of Anjana, best of counsellors to the king of the monkeys,
रामप्रिय नमस्तुभ्यं हनुमन् रक्ष सर्वदा ॥
Ramapriya Namastubhyam Hanuman Raksha Sarvada
rāmapriya namastubhyaṃ hanuman rakṣa sarvadā
beloved of Rama — salutations to you, O Hanuman; protect us always.
बुद्धिर्बलं यशो धैर्यं निर्भयत्वमरोगता ।
Buddhir Balam Yasho Dhairyam Nirbhayatvam Arogata
buddhirbalaṃ yaśo dhairyaṃ nirbhayatvamarogatā
Intelligence, strength, good name, courage, fearlessness, good health,
अजाड्यं वाक्पटुत्वं च हनुमत्स्मरणाद्भवेत् ॥
Ajadyam Vakpatutvam Cha Hanumat Smaranad Bhavet
ajāḍyaṃ vākpaṭutvaṃ ca hanumatsmaraṇādbhavet
alertness and skill in speech — all come from remembering Hanuman.
This is one of the most popular short prayers to Hanuman, recited every morning by countless families. In one verse it names his birth (from the womb of Anjana), his role (minister and counsellor to the monkey king Sugriva) and his heart (beloved of Rama), and asks for his protection always.
It is very often chanted together with a second verse, “Buddhir balam yasho dhairyam,” which lists eight gifts that come from remembering Hanuman: intelligence, strength, fame, courage, fearlessness, good health, alertness and skill in speech. Both are on this page.
Together they make an ideal morning practice for students, workers and anyone who needs a clear mind and a strong heart for the day.
Soon after he was born, baby Hanuman saw the rising sun and thought it was a ripe red fruit. He leapt into the sky to grab it. Indra struck him with his thunderbolt, and the infant fell, his jaw (hanu) injured — which is how he got his name.
His father, the Wind, withdrew in grief and all life began to suffocate. The gods hurried to bless the child with every gift, and that is why Hanuman holds the strengths this prayer asks for.
When to chant
How many times
3, 11 or 21 times.
Stand or sit facing an image of Hanuman, or simply close your eyes.
Chant the first verse as a prayer for protection.
Chant the second verse, picturing each of the eight gifts entering you.
Finish with “Jai Hanuman.”
The sounds that trip people up most in this hymn, and how to say them.
añjanīgarbha
un-ja-nee-gur-bha.
kapīndra
ka-peen-dra — “king of the monkeys.”
vākpaṭutvaṃ
vaak-pa-tut-vum — “eloquence.”
What does Anjani Garbha Sambhuta mean?
“Born from the womb of Anjana.” The full verse means: “Born of Anjana, best of ministers to the monkey king, beloved of Rama — salutations to you, O Hanuman, protect us always.”
What is Buddhir Balam Yasho Dhairyam?
A companion verse that lists eight gifts of remembering Hanuman: intelligence, strength, fame, courage, fearlessness, health, alertness and eloquence.
When should I chant it?
Most people chant it in the morning, and before any important or difficult task.