SHIV CHALISA: REVERING THE DIVINE LORD SHIVA The Shiv Chalisa is a sacred hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. Known as the "Destroyer" in the Holy Trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh (Shiva), Lord Shiva symbolizes transformation, destruction of evil, and the ultimate liberation of the soul. The Shiv Chalisa, composed in Awadhi language, is a 40-verse prayer that encapsulates the divine qualities, stories, and blessings of Lord Shiva. It is chanted by millions of devotees worldwide to seek his grace, protection, and spiritual enlightenment. Lord Shiva, often depicted with a crescent moon on his head, a serpent around his neck, and the holy river Ganga flowing from his matted locks, represents the perfect balance of creation and destruction. He is both the ascetic yogi meditating in the Himalayas and the loving husband of Goddess Parvati. The Shiv Chalisa beautifully narrates his divine attributes, such as his third eye, which symbolizes...
Bajrang Baan: A Powerful Prayer to Lord Hanuman
Introduction
Hinduism is rich in devotional hymns that invoke divine blessings and protection. Among these, the Bajrang Baan is one of the most powerful prayers dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the mighty devotee of Lord Rama. The name "Bajrang Baan" translates to "the arrow of Bajrang (Hanuman)", symbolizing its swift and forceful effect in removing negativity, fear, and evil influences.
This hymn is chanted by devotees seeking strength, courage, and divine intervention in times of distress. It is especially revered for its ability to ward off evil spirits, negative energies, and obstacles, making it an essential prayer for those facing challenges in life.
Who is Lord Hanuman?
Lord Hanuman, also known as Bajrang Bali, is a key figure in the Hindu epic Ramayana. He is the son of the wind god, Vayu, and is known for his immense strength, unwavering devotion, and selfless service to Lord Rama.
Hanuman is often depicted as a monkey-faced deity with a muscular physique, holding a mace (gada) in one hand and the mountain of Sanjeevani herbs in the other. He is the embodiment of power, wisdom, devotion, and humility, and is widely worshipped as a protector against harm and misfortune.
What is Bajrang Baan?
The Bajrang Baan is a sacred hymn composed in Awadhi and Sanskrit and is believed to have been written by Tulsidas, the same saint who authored the Hanuman Chalisa. Unlike the Hanuman Chalisa, which is a gentle and devotional hymn, the Bajrang Baan is an assertive and commanding prayer, invoking Hanuman’s forceful energy to drive away negativity and evil forces.
Meaning and Structure of Bajrang Baan
The Bajrang Baan follows a rhythmic and powerful flow, consisting of bold verses that summon Lord Hanuman’s divine intervention. The key themes include:
- Invocation of Hanuman’s Power – The hymn begins by addressing Hanuman’s immense strength and his divine role as a protector.
- Commanding Hanuman’s Presence – Devotees urgently call upon Hanuman to arrive swiftly and aid them.
- Destruction of Evil Forces – The verses invoke Hanuman’s fiery energy to destroy negative energies, evil spirits, and demonic forces.
- Seeking Protection and Blessings – The prayer concludes with requests for safety, courage, and spiritual guidance.
Benefits of Reciting Bajrang Baan
Chanting the Bajrang Baan with faith and sincerity brings immense spiritual and practical benefits:
- Removes Fear and Anxiety – Instills confidence and inner strength.
- Destroys Evil and Negativity – Protects against black magic, spirits, and harmful energies.
- Grants Courage and Determination – Boosts willpower in difficult times.
- Brings Success and Stability – Helps overcome obstacles in career and personal life.
- Enhances Spiritual Connection – Deepens devotion to Lord Hanuman and Lord Rama.
Conclusion
The Bajrang Baan is more than just a hymn—it is a spiritual weapon that empowers devotees, removes obstacles, and invokes divine protection. By chanting it with devotion, one can conquer fear, defeat negativity, and move forward with strength and faith.
Bajrang Baan is a revered prayer dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the epitome
of strength, devotion, and courage. Composed by Tulsidas, the renowned
poet-saint, Bajrang Baan is a hymn that invokes the blessings of Lord Hanuman
and seeks his protection, guidance, and grace. In this article, we explore the
significance of Bajrang Baan, its profound verses, and the spiritual benefits
of reciting this powerful prayer.
INTRODUCTION TO
BAJRANG BAAN
Bajrang Baan is an extraordinary prayer that extols the virtues and
divine qualities of Lord Hanuman. The term "Bajrang" is derived from
"Vajra," meaning thunderbolt, symbolizing the invincible strength of
Lord Hanuman. "Baan" refers to an arrow, signifying the prayer's
potency to combat negativity and overcome obstacles. Bajrang Baan is recited
with utmost devotion to invoke Lord Hanuman's protection and seek his
blessings.
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF
BAJRANG BAAN
Bajrang Baan holds immense significance in Hindu mythology and
devotees' lives. It is believed to have the power to eradicate evil influences,
dispel fears, and grant divine intervention. Reciting Bajrang Baan with faith
and reverence is said to bestow courage, remove afflictions, and grant
spiritual upliftment. It is considered a shield against negativity and a means
to seek Lord Hanuman's divine grace.
THE PROFOUND VERSES
OF BAJRANG BAAN
Bajrang Baan comprises verses that beautifully describe Lord Hanuman's
divine form, his virtues, and his role as the protector and savior. The verses
are filled with profound emotions of devotion, surrender, and awe-inspiring
praise. The power of these verses lies in their ability to evoke a deep
connection with Lord Hanuman and invoke his divine presence.
LYRICS
BAJRAAN BAAN LRYRICS IN ENGLISH
॥ Doha ॥
Nishchay
prem pratith te, binay kare sanman ।
Tehi ke karaj sakal shubh, siddha karai Hanuman ॥
॥ Chaupayee ॥
Jai
Hanumant sant hitkari ।
Suni lijai prabhu araj hamari
Jan ke kaaj vilambha na kijai ।
Aatur dauri maha sukha deejai
Jaise kudi Sindhu wahi para ।
Surasa badh paithi vistara
Aage jayee lankini roka ।
Marehu laat gaee sur loka
Jaay Vibhishan ko sukh deenha ।
Sita nirakhi param padh leenha
Baagh ujaari Sindhu maha bora ।
Ati aatur yum kaatar tora
Akshay kumar maari sanhara ।
Loom lapait Lannk ko jaara
Laah samaan Lannk jaari gayee
Jai jai dhuni sur pur mmhah bhayee
Ab vilaambha kehi kaaran swami ।
Krupa karahu urr antaryaami
Jai jai Lakshman praan ke daataah ।
Aatur hoy dukh harahu nipaata
Jai Giridhar jai jai sukh-sagar ।
Sur samuha samartha bhatnagar
Om Hanu Hanu Hanu Hanu Hanumant Hattile ।
Bairihi maru bajjrah ki kile
Gada bajjrah lai bairihi maaro ।
Maharaj prabhu daas ubaaro
Om-kar huunkar maha-prabhu dhaavo ।
Bajjra gada hanu vilambha na lavo
Om hrim hrim hrim Hanumant Kapeesa ।
Om Huum Huum Huum Hanu ari urr shisha
Satya hou Hari shapath paay-ke ।
Ram-duuth dharu maru dhaay-ke
Jai jai jai Hanumant agaadha ।
Dukkha paavat jan kehi apraadha
Puja jap jap nem achaara ।
Nahin jaanata kacchu daas tumhara
Van upavan, mag giri gruha maahi ।
Tumhare bal hum darpath nahi
Paay paroh kar jori manavoh ।
Yahi avasar abh kehi gohravoo
Jai Anjani Kumar Balvanta ।
Shankar suvan veer Hanumanta
Badan karal kaal kul ghalak ।
Ram sahay sada prati-palak
Bhoot preth pishachya nishachar ।
Agni Betal kaal mari-mar
Innhe maru tohi shapath ram ki ।
Rakhu naath marjaad naam ki
Janaksuta Hari daas kahavoh ।
Taaki shapath vilambha na lavo
Jai Jai Jai dhuni hoath akasha ।
Sumirath hoath dusaha dukha naasha
Charan sharan kar jori manavoh ।
Yahi avasar abh kehi gouravoh
Uthu uthu chalu tohi Ram duhai ।
Paayh parooh kar jori manai
Om cha cha cha cha chapal chalanta ।
Om Hanu Hanu Hanu Hanu Hanumanta
Om han han hank deta kapi chanchal ।
Om san san sahami parane khal dal
Apne jan ko turantah ubharo ।
Sumirat hoy anand hamaro
Yaha Bajrang Baan jehi mareh ।
Tahi kaho phir kaun ubareh
Paath karai Bajrang Baan ki ।
Hanumant raksha karai pran ki
Yaha Bajrang Baan jo jaape ।
Tehi te bhoot preth sabh kaape
Dhup deyah aru jaapai hamesha ।
Taake taanh nahi rahe kalesha
॥ Doha ॥
Prem
pratith-he kapi bhajai, sada dharai urr dhyaan ॥
Tehi ke karaj sakala shubh, siddha karai hanuman
॥
BAJRAAN BAAN LRYRICS IN HINDI
बजरंग बाण पाठ
|| दोहा ||
निश्चय प्रेम प्रतीति ते, बिनय करैं सनमान।
तेहि के कारज सकल शुभ, सिद्ध करैं हनुमान॥
|| चौपाई ||
जय हनुमंत संत हितकारी।
सुन लीजै प्रभु अरज हमारी॥
जन के काज बिलंब न कीजै।
आतुर दौरि महा सुख दीजै॥
जैसे कूदि सिंधु महिपारा।
सुरसा बदन पैठि बिस्तारा॥
आगे जाय लंकिनी रोका।
मारेहु लात गई सुरलोका॥
जाय बिभीषन को सुख दीन्हा।
सीता निरखि परमपद लीन्हा॥
बाग उजारि सिंधु महँ बोरा।
अति आतुर जमकातर तोरा॥
अक्षय कुमार मारि संहारा।
लूम लपेटि लंक को जारा॥
लाह समान लंक जरि गई।
जय जय धुनि सुरपुर नभ भई॥
अब बिलंब केहि कारन स्वामी।
कृपा करहु उर अंतरयामी॥
जय जय लखन प्रान के दाता।
आतुर ह्वै दुख करहु निपाता॥
जै हनुमान जयति बल-सागर।
सुर-समूह-समरथ भट-नागर॥
ॐ हनु हनु हनु हनुमंत हठीले।
बैरिहि मारु बज्र की कीले॥
ॐ ह्नीं ह्नीं ह्नीं हनुमंत कपीसा।
ॐ हुं हुं हुं हनु अरि उर सीसा॥
जय अंजनि कुमार बलवंता।
शंकरसुवन बीर हनुमंता॥
बदन कराल काल-कुल-घालक।
राम सहाय सदा प्रतिपालक॥
भूत, प्रेत, पिसाच निसाचर।
अगिन बेताल काल मारी मर॥
इन्हें मारु, तोहि सपथ राम की।
राखु नाथ मरजाद नाम की॥
सत्य होहु हरि सपथ पाइ कै।
राम दूत धरु मारु धाइ कै॥
जय जय जय हनुमंत अगाधा।
दुख पावत जन केहि अपराधा॥
पूजा जप तप नेम अचारा।
नहिं जानत कछु दास तुम्हारा॥
बन उपबन मग गिरि गृह माहीं।
तुम्हरे बल हौं डरपत नाहीं॥
जनकसुता हरि दास कहावौ।
ताकी सपथ बिलंब न लावौ॥
जै जै जै धुनि होत अकासा।
सुमिरत होय दुसह दुख नासा॥
चरन पकरि, कर जोरि मनावौं।
यहि औसर अब केहि गोहरावौं॥
उठु, उठु, चलु, तोहि राम दुहाई।
पायँ परौं, कर जोरि मनाई॥
ॐ चं चं चं चं चपल चलंता।
ॐ हनु हनु हनु हनु हनुमंता॥
ॐ हं हं हाँक देत कपि चंचल।
ॐ सं सं सहमि पराने खल-दल॥
अपने जन को तुरत उबारौ।
सुमिरत होय आनंद हमारौ॥
यह बजरंग-बाण जेहि मारै।
ताहि कहौ फिरि कवन उबारै॥
पाठ करै बजरंग-बाण की।
हनुमत रक्षा करै प्रान की॥
यह बजरंग बाण जो जापैं।
तासों भूत-प्रेत सब कापैं॥
धूप देय जो जपै हमेसा।
ताके तन नहिं रहै कलेसा॥
|| दोहा ||
उर प्रतीति दृढ़, सरन ह्वै, पाठ करै धरि ध्यान।
बाधा सब हर, करैं सब काम सफल हनुमान॥
THE SPIRITUAL
BENEFITS OF RECITING BAJRANG BAAN
Reciting Bajrang Baan with devotion and understanding is believed to
bring numerous spiritual benefits to the devotee. Some of the notable benefits
include:
Protection and Removal of Obstacles: Bajrang Baan is known to invoke
Lord Hanuman's divine protection and assistance in overcoming obstacles,
adversities, and negative energies.
Courage and Strength: The prayer instills courage, fearlessness, and
inner strength, enabling devotees to face challenges and difficulties with
resilience.
Devotion and Connection: Reciting Bajrang Baan deepens the devotee's
devotion and strengthens their bond with Lord Hanuman, fostering spiritual
growth and divine connection.
Divine Intervention and Grace: The prayer seeks Lord Hanuman's divine
intervention and grace, guiding devotees on the path of righteousness and
showering them with blessings.
Removal of Negativity: Bajrang Baan helps dispel negative thoughts,
influences, and energies, bringing peace, harmony, and positivity into the
devotee's life.
CONCLUSION
Bajrang Baan is a sacred prayer that invokes the blessings,
protection, and grace of Lord Hanuman. Reciting this powerful prayer with
utmost devotion and understanding can bring about transformative spiritual
experiences and bestow numerous blessings. May the recitation of Bajrang Baan
fill your heart with devotion, courage, and divine grace, leading you on a path
of righteousness and spiritual growth.
FAQS (FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS)
Q1. Can anyone recite Bajrang Baan?
Q2. When is the best time to recite Bajrang Baan?
Q3. Are there any specific guidelines to follow while reciting Bajrang
Baan?
Q4. Can I recite Bajrang Baan for specific purposes or wishes?
Q5. Can I recite Bajrang Baan in any language?
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