A mantra is a sacred sound vibration that connects the devotee directly to the deity. Lord Hanuman is among the most approachable of all Hindu deities — his mantras are known to work swiftly and with immediate power.
Mool Mantra (Root Mantra)
ॐ हनुमते नमः
Om Hanumate Namah
Salutations to Hanuman. The simplest and most powerful of all Hanuman mantras. Chant 108 times daily, especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Hanuman Beej Mantra
ॐ ऐं भ्रीम हनुमते श्री राम दूताय नमः
Om Aing Hring Hanumate Shri Ram Dutaya Namah
Salutations to Hanuman, divine messenger of Ram. Use 108 times on a tulsi mala for removing obstacles and fear.
Sankat Mochan Mantra
ॐ नमो हनुमते रुद्रावताराय सर्व शत्रु संहारणाय सर्व रोग हराय सर्वार्थ साधकाय स्वाहा
Om Namo Hanumate Rudravataraaya Sarva Shatru Sanharanaya Sarva Roga Haraaya Sarvartha Sadhakaya Swaha
Salutations to Hanuman, avatar of Rudra — destroyer of all enemies, remover of all diseases, fulfiller of all goals. Recite 21 times in the morning for 21 consecutive days during any crisis.
Hanuman Gayatri Mantra
ॐ आञ्जनेयाय विद्महे वायुपुत्राय धीमहि तन्नो हनुमत् प्रचोदयात्
Om Anjaneyaya Vidmahe Vayuputraya Dhimahi Tanno Hanumat Prachodayat
We meditate upon the son of Anjana and son of the wind. May Hanuman illuminate our intellect. For morning meditation — 108 times on a mala.
Mantra for Courage and Strength
ॐ नमो भगवते महाबलाय स्वाहा
Om Namo Bhagwate Mahabalaya Swaha
Salutations to the Lord of great strength. Recite before exams, competitions, or any challenge requiring courage.
Rules for Chanting Hanuman Mantras
- Bathe before chanting
- Face east or north
- Use a tulsi or rudraksha mala
- Chant in multiples of 11, 21, 51, or 108
- Tuesday and Saturday are most auspicious
- Avoid non-vegetarian food on chanting days
- Maintain a satvik diet during intensive mantra practice
Jai Bajrang Bali!
Related Pages
- Hanuman Chalisa — the 40-verse prayer
- 108 Names of Hanuman
- Hanuman Puja Vidhi
- All Hanuman Prayers