Hanuman Ashtakam-Sankata-Mochana (2)
Hanuman Ashtakam-Sankata-Mochana (2)
Text in Roman script
Devotional text
sakaṭamocana hanumānāṭaka
{|| sakaṭamocana hanumānāṭaka ||}
tataḥ sa tulasīdāsaḥ samāra raghunadana |
hanūmataṃ tapuratā tuṭāva bhataraṇa || 1||
dhanubaṇa dharovīraḥ sītā lamaṇa sayutaḥ |
rāmacasahāyo māṃ ka kirayayuyaṃ mama || 2||
oṃ hanumānajanī sūno vāyupuo mahābalaḥ |
mahālāgūla inaepainahatāikhala rāsāḥ || 3||
īrāma dayānada ivapaauśaraṇaṃ tava |
lamaṇe inihate bhūmau nīvā oṇācalaṃ yuta || 4||
yayā jīivata vā nā tā śata kaṭa ku |
yena lakevaro vīro inaḥśakaḥ ivijatavayā || 5||
dunarīyo'ipadevānī talaṃ daśayādhunā || 6||
yayā lakāṃ ivaya vaṃ ātavā jānakī vayaṃ |
rāvaṇāṃtaḥ pure'yuetāṃ bu kaṭī ku || 7||
āvatāra bhatāta ivamocana mahābhuja |
kiparāja sanavaṃ śaraṇaṃ tava ra mā || 8||
iyaṭakaṃ hanumataḥ yaḥ paṭhe yāivataḥ |
savakaṭa ivinamuto labhate vāichataphala ||
habhūtādateghore raṇe rājabhaye'thavā |
ivāraṃ paṭhenāīṃ naro muye sakaṭā ||
|| iita īgovāimatulasīdāsa ivaricataṃ īhanumānāṭakaṃ sapūṇa ||About this ashtakam — Hanuman
Devotional recitation is one of the simplest and most powerful practices in the Hindu tradition. Regular chanting calms the mind, purifies the atmosphere of the home, and deepens one’s connection with the deity. These sacred compositions have been sung by devotees for generations and are suitable for daily practice, during morning or evening puja, or on special festival days.
How to chant
Sit comfortably facing your home altar or a clean, quiet space. Light a lamp or incense if you wish. Begin with a short prayer to Ganesha, then recite the text slowly and clearly, focusing on the meaning rather than speed. Consistency matters more than duration — even five minutes of daily chanting brings visible peace of mind.