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Bajrang Baan

बजरंग बाण

Bajrang Baan (बजरंग बाण, literally "Arrows of Bajrang") is a potent composition attributed to the saint-poet Goswami Tulsidas, written in the Awadhi dialect. It is entirely distinct from the Hanuman Chalisa — while the Chalisa is a 40-verse hymn of sustained praise, the Bajrang Baan is a compact, forceful invocation structured like a volley of arrows (Baan) aimed at all obstacles, evil forces, and afflictions. The text opens with a Doha on sincere devotion, follows with a series of invocation Chaupais recounting Hanuman's heroic deeds in Lanka, and closes with a Phalashruti (fruit-of-recitation) verse and two Dohas. It is recited especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays and is considered one of the most powerful prayers for urgent protection.

By Tulsidas · Awadhi · 11 verses

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दोहा 1

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

चौपाई 1

जय हनुमंत सन्त हितकारी। सुन लीजै प्रभु अरज हमारी॥ जन के काज बिलम्ब न कीजै। आतुर दौरि महा सुख दीजै॥

चौपाई 2

जैसे कूदि सिन्धु महि पारा। सुरसा बदन पैठि बिस्तारा॥ आगे जाइ लंकिनी रोका। मारेहु लात गई सुर लोका॥

चौपाई 3

जाय बिभीषन को सुख दीन्हा। सीता निरखि परम पद लीन्हा॥ बाग उजारि सिन्धु महुँ बोरा। अति आतुर यम कातर तोरा॥

चौपाई 4

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

चौपाई 5

अपने जन को तुरत उबारो। सुमिरत होय आनन्द हमारो॥ यह बजरंग बाण जो जापहिं। तिनके काज सकल सिधि पाहिं॥

चौपाई 6

पाँव परौं कर जोरि मनावौं। यह बजरंग बाण मैं गावौं॥ नाथ दया करि दरश दिखावो। मोहि शरण रघुपति के लावो॥

चौपाई 7

बजरंग बलि की जय जयकारा। कहत वीर बजरंगी बिहारा॥ कोटि सूर्य सम प्रकाशमाना। बुद्धि बल विक्रम बलवाना॥

चौपाई 8

जय जय जय हनुमान गोसाई। कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाई॥ जो शत बार पाठ कर कोई। छूटहि बंदि महा सुख होई॥

दोहा 2

पवन तनय संकट हरन, मंगल मूरति रूप। राम लखन सीता सहित, हृदय बसहु सुर भूप॥

दोहा 3

सिय राम मय सब जग जानी। करहुँ प्रनाम जोरि जुग पानी॥ बजरंग बाण जो नित गावै। ताकर काज सकल सिधि पावै॥

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bajrang Baan

What is the Bajrang Baan and how is it different from the Hanuman Chalisa?

The Bajrang Baan ("Arrows of Bajrang") is a separate, more forceful composition by Tulsidas — entirely distinct from the Hanuman Chalisa. While the Chalisa is a 40-verse sustained hymn of praise, the Bajrang Baan is a compact, urgent invocation structured like a volley of arrows (Baan) aimed at obstacles and evil. The Baan recounts key moments from the Ramayana (Lanka crossing, meeting Vibhishana, burning Lanka) as proof of Hanuman's power, then urgently petitions that same power for the devotee's protection.

Who wrote the Bajrang Baan?

The Bajrang Baan is attributed to the great saint-poet Goswami Tulsidas (1532–1623 CE), who also composed the Ramcharitmanas, the Hanuman Chalisa, Vinaya Patrika, and other major works. Tulsidas wrote primarily in Awadhi and Brij dialects, and his compositions are recited daily by millions across India.

When should the Bajrang Baan be recited?

The Bajrang Baan is most powerfully recited on Tuesdays (Mangalvara) and Saturdays (Shanivara) — both sacred to Hanuman. It is particularly recommended when facing fearful situations, danger, illness, enemies, accidents, or evil influences. Tradition advises that it should be recited only with complete sincerity and genuine urgency, as the opening Doha makes clear: only one who approaches with "firm love and genuine faith" receives its full blessing.

What does "Baan" mean in "Bajrang Baan"?

"Baan" (बाण) means "arrow" in Hindi and Sanskrit. "Bajrang" is a name of Hanuman derived from "Bajra" (thunderbolt/diamond) and "Ang" (body) — the diamond-bodied one. The Bajrang Baan is thus "the arrows of the Diamond-bodied one" — each verse is conceived as a powerful arrow of divine force aimed at obstacles, enemies, and evil forces that threaten the devotee.

What does the Phalashruti say about reciting the Bajrang Baan?

The Phalashruti verse (fruit of recitation) in the Bajrang Baan states: "Jo shat baar paath kar koi, chhutahi bandi maha sukha hoi" — whoever recites this prayer one hundred times (shat = 100) will be freed from all bondage and attain the greatest happiness. This is a stronger and more urgent promise than that of the Hanuman Chalisa, reflecting the Bajrang Baan's character as a prayer for immediate and powerful intervention.