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ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਚਰਨ ਸਰੋਜ ਰਜ, ਨਿਜ ਮਨ ਮੁਕੁਰ ਸੁਧਾਰਿ। ਬਰਨਉਂ ਰਘੁਬਰ ਬਿਮਲ ਜਸ, ਜੋ ਦਾਯਕ ਫਲ ਚਾਰਿ। ਬੁੱਧੀਹੀਨ ਤਨੁ ਜਾਨਿ ਕੇ, ਸੁਮਿਰਉਂ ਪਵਨ ਕੁਮਾਰ। ਬਲ ਬੁੱਧਿ ਵਿਦਿਆ ਦੇਹੁ ਮੋਹਿ, ਹਰਹੁ ਕਲੇਸ਼ ਬਿਕਾਰ।
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ਬਾਲ ਸਮੈ ਰਬਿ ਭਖਿ ਲੀਯੋ ਤਬ ਤੀਨਹੂੰ ਲੋਕ ਭਯੋ ਅੰਧਿਯਾਰੋ । ਤਾਹਿ ਸੋ ਤ੍ਰਾਸ ਭਯੋ ਜਗ ਕੌ ਯਹ ਸੰਕਟ ਕਾਹੂ ਸੋਂ ਜਾਤ ਨ ਟਾਰੋ ॥ ਦੇਵਨ ਆਨਿ ਬਿਨੈ ਕਰੀ ਤਬ ਛਾਡਿ ਦਯੋ ਰਬਿ ਕਸ਼ਟ ਨਿਵਾਰੋ । ਕੌਨ ਸੋ ਸੰਕਟ ਮੋਰ ਗ਼ਰੀਬ ਕੌ ਜੋ ਤੁਮਸੋ ਨਹੀਂ ਜਾਤ ਹੈ ਟਾਰੋ ॥੧॥
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ਦੇਵਨ ਕੇ ਕਾਜ ਸਵਾਰਤ ਤੁਮ ਸੰਕਟ ਮੋਚਨ ਨਾਮ ਕਹਾਯੋ । ਦੁਰਬਲ ਦੀਨ ਫ਼ਕੀਰ ਪੁਕਾਰਤ ਕਹਤ ਕਬੀਰ ਸੁ ਜਿਉ ਤੁਮ ਧਾਯੋ ॥ ਸੂਰ ਸਮੁੰਦਰ ਸੀਤਲ ਜਾਤ ਬਰਫ ਜਲ ਪੰਕਜ ਜਿਉ ਅਰਗਾਯੋ । ਕੌਨ ਸੋ ਸੰਕਟ ਮੋਰ ਗ਼ਰੀਬ ਕੌ ਜੋ ਤੁਮਸੋ ਨਹੀਂ ਜਾਤ ਹੈ ਟਾਰੋ ॥੨॥
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ਭੂਤ ਪਿਸਾਚ ਨਿਕਟ ਨਹਿ ਆਵੈ ਮਹਾਬੀਰ ਜਬ ਨਾਮ ਸੁਨਾਵੈ । ਜਪਤ ਰਹੇ ਸੁਖ ਸੋ ਸਭ ਦੁਖ ਭਾਗੈ ਜਉ ਮੁਖ ਮੰਗਲ ਗਾਵੇ । ਯੋਗ ਪਛਾੜਿ ਕਰੇ ਸੁਭ ਕਾਰਜ ਮਾਇਆ ਮਮਤਾ ਨਹਿ ਲਾਵੈ । ਕੌਨ ਸੋ ਸੰਕਟ ਮੋਰ ਗ਼ਰੀਬ ਕੌ ਜੋ ਤੁਮਸੋ ਨਹੀਂ ਜਾਤ ਹੈ ਟਾਰੋ ॥੩॥
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ਲਛਮਣ ਮੂਰਛਿਤ ਭਏ ਪਾਤਾਲ ਅਹਿਰਾਵਣ ਛੋਰਿ ਲੈ ਗਯੋ । ਦੇਵਨ ਕੋ ਚਿਤ੍ਰ ਤਤ ਕਾਹੂ ਨ ਦੇਖ੍ਯੋ ਸੋ ਕਾਲ ਪਕੜਿ ਲੇ ਗਯੋ ॥ ਤਤਕਾਲ ਛਾਡਿ ਲੈ ਆਯੋ ਫਿਰਿ ਸੁਖ ਉਪਜਿਓ ਸਭ ਦੁਖ ਭਾਗਿ ਗਯੋ । ਕੌਨ ਸੋ ਸੰਕਟ ਮੋਰ ਗ਼ਰੀਬ ਕੌ ਜੋ ਤੁਮਸੋ ਨਹੀਂ ਜਾਤ ਹੈ ਟਾਰੋ ॥੪॥
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ਬਾਂਹਨਿ ਤੇ ਜਬ ਬਾਨ ਸੁਛੋਰੇ ਰਾਮਚੰਦਰ ਜੀ ਲਛਮਣ ਮੂਰਛਾ ਨਿਵਾਰੀ । ਦੇਵਨਿ ਕੋ ਚਿਤ੍ਰ ਤਤ ਕਾਹੂ ਨ ਦੇਖਿਓ ਸੋ ਕਾਲ ਪਕੜਿ ਲੈ ਗਯੋ । ਤਤਕਾਲ ਛਾਡਿ ਲੈ ਆਯੋ ਫਿਰਿ ਸੁਖ ਉਪਜਿਓ ਸਭ ਦੁਖ ਭਾਗਿ ਗਯੋ । ਕੌਨ ਸੋ ਸੰਕਟ ਮੋਰ ਗ਼ਰੀਬ ਕੌ ਜੋ ਤੁਮਸੋ ਨਹੀਂ ਜਾਤ ਹੈ ਟਾਰੋ ॥੫॥
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ਮਾਰੁਤ ਨੰਦਨ ਤੇ ਹਠ ਪੂਜਿਓ ਰਾਵਣ ਕੋ ਦਰਬਾਰ ਜਬ ਛਾਇਓ । ਰਾਮਚੰਦਰ ਜੀ ਕੈ ਸਬ ਕਾਰਜ ਬੈਰੀ ਲੰਕਾਪੁਰ ਮੇਂ ਚਲਿ ਜਾਯੋ । ਤਬ ਲੰਕਾ ਜਾਰੀ ਕੁਛ ਬੇਗ ਨ ਲਾਯੋ, ਸੁਖ ਉਪਜਿਓ ਸਭ ਦੁਖ ਭਾਗਿ ਗਯੋ । ਕੌਨ ਸੋ ਸੰਕਟ ਮੋਰ ਗ਼ਰੀਬ ਕੌ ਜੋ ਤੁਮਸੋ ਨਹੀਂ ਜਾਤ ਹੈ ਟਾਰੋ ॥੬॥
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ਭੂਤ ਪਿਸਾਚ ਨਿਕਟ ਨਹਿ ਆਵੈ ਮਹਾਬੀਰ ਜਬ ਨਾਮ ਸੁਨਾਵੈ । ਜਪਤ ਰਹੇ ਸੁਖ ਸੋ ਸਭ ਦੁਖ ਭਾਗੈ ਜਉ ਮੁਖ ਮੰਗਲ ਗਾਵੇ । ਯੋਗ ਪਛਾੜਿ ਕਰੇ ਸੁਭ ਕਾਰਜ ਮਾਇਆ ਮਮਤਾ ਨਹਿ ਲਾਵੈ । ਕੌਨ ਸੋ ਸੰਕਟ ਮੋਰ ਗ਼ਰੀਬ ਕੌ ਜੋ ਤੁਮਸੋ ਨਹੀਂ ਜਾਤ ਹੈ ਟਾਰੋ ॥੭॥
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ਬਾਲਿ ਸੁਗ੍ਰੀਵ ਬਿਭੀਸ਼ਣ ਜਾਮਵੰਤ ਅੰਗਦ ਹਨੂਮੰਤ ਸਦਾ ਰੱਖਿਯੋ । ਜਿਨਕੀ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਸੇ ਤੁਮ ਹੀ ਏਕ ਬਹੁ ਬਾਰ ਕਈ ਸੰਕਟ ਨਿਵਾਰਿਯੋ । ਕਹੈ ਤੁਲਸੀ ਦਾਸ ਕਰ ਜੋਰਿ ਕੇ ਅਬ ਮੇਰੇ ਕਸ਼ਟ ਦੂਰ ਕਰੋ । ਕੌਨ ਸੋ ਸੰਕਟ ਮੋਰ ਗ਼ਰੀਬ ਕੌ ਜੋ ਤੁਮਸੋ ਨਹੀਂ ਜਾਤ ਹੈ ਟਾਰੋ ॥੮॥
Meaning & Translation
Verse 0
After cleansing the mirror of my mind with the dust of the lotus feet of the Guru, I narrate the pure glory of Lord Rama, which bestows the four fruits of life (Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha). Knowing myself to be devoid of intelligence, I remember Lord Hanuman. Grant me strength, wisdom, and knowledge, and remove all my afflictions and impurities.
Verse 1
When in childhood, you swallowed the sun, all three worlds were plunged into darkness. The world was terrified by this, and no one could avert this crisis. When the gods came and pleaded, you released the sun, removing the distress. What trouble is there for a poor soul like me, O Lord, that you cannot avert? ||1||
Verse 2
You accomplished the tasks of the gods, and thus came to be known as Sankat Mochan (Remover of Troubles). The weak, the poor, the fakirs call out, and you rush to their aid, as Kabir says. The great ocean became as cool as ice, like a lotus in water, by your power. What trouble is there for a poor soul like me, O Lord, that you cannot avert? ||2||
Verse 3
Ghosts and evil spirits dare not come near when Mahavir's name is recited. Chanting with devotion, all sorrows flee, and auspiciousness emanates from the mouth. Performing good deeds with disciplined effort, one does not get entangled in illusion or attachment. What trouble is there for a poor soul like me, O Lord, that you cannot avert? ||3||
Verse 4
When Lakshman fainted, Ahiravan took him to Patal Lok (underworld). No one among the gods could then perceive him; he was seized by the Lord of Death. Instantly, you brought him back, and then joy arose, and all sorrows fled. What trouble is there for a poor soul like me, O Lord, that you cannot avert? ||4||
Verse 5
When arrows were released by your arms, Lord Ramchandra's Lakshman's swoon was cured (by Sanjeevani brought by Hanuman). No one among the gods could perceive the truth then; he was seized by the Lord of Death. Instantly, you brought him back, and then joy arose, and all sorrows fled. What trouble is there for a poor soul like me, O Lord, that you cannot avert? ||5||
Verse 6
O Son of the Wind (Hanuman), you fulfilled your resolve when Ravan's court was powerful. You entered the enemy's city of Lanka to accomplish all of Lord Ramchandra's tasks. Then you set Lanka ablaze without delay, joy arose, and all sorrows fled. What trouble is there for a poor soul like me, O Lord, that you cannot avert? ||6||
Verse 7
Ghosts and evil spirits dare not come near when Mahavir's name is recited. Chanting with devotion, all sorrows flee, and auspiciousness emanates from the mouth. Performing good deeds with disciplined effort, one does not get entangled in illusion or attachment. What trouble is there for a poor soul like me, O Lord, that you cannot avert? ||7||
Verse 8
Bali, Sugriva, Vibhishan, Jambavan, Angad – you always protected them, O Hanuman. Through your grace alone, many crises have been averted multiple times. Tulsidas says with folded hands, 'Now remove my troubles.' What trouble is there for a poor soul like me, O Lord, that you cannot avert? ||8||
✨Spiritual Benefits
The recitation of Hanuman Path (Sankat Mochan Hanuman Ashtak) in Punjabi is believed to bestow numerous benefits. It primarily functions as a powerful shield against all kinds of troubles, fears, and negative energies, earning Hanuman the epithet 'Sankat Mochan' (remover of troubles). Regular chanting grants devotees immense strength, courage, wisdom, and knowledge, fostering self-confidence and mental peace. It helps in overcoming financial difficulties, health issues, and provides protection from enemies and evil spirits. Devotees also experience spiritual upliftment, emotional stability, and the fulfillment of their righteous desires, leading to overall prosperity and well-being. It is particularly effective for those seeking relief from chronic ailments, legal problems, or the removal of obstacles hindering progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of Hanuman Pooja?
Performing Hanuman Pooja or chanting Hanuman Path brings immense blessings, removes obstacles, and provides robust protection from negative influences, black magic, and evil spirits. Devotees gain strength, wisdom, courage, and self-confidence. It is believed to alleviate suffering, cure diseases, resolve legal issues, and fulfill righteous desires, leading to overall prosperity, peace of mind, and spiritual growth.
What are the benefits of Hanuman Ji Puja?
Hanuman Ji Puja is highly beneficial for dispelling fears, conquering enemies, and overcoming challenges in life. It bestows mental fortitude, physical strength, and sharp intellect. Regular worship helps in mitigating the malefic effects of planets, especially Saturn and Mars, and ensures success in all ventures. It also promotes harmony in relationships and helps devotees attain spiritual liberation.
What are the benefits of Hanuman Puja?
Hanuman Puja is a powerful spiritual practice that grants devotees inner peace, emotional stability, and resilience. It provides relief from chronic illnesses, financial woes, and provides a shield against accidents and misfortunes. Devotees experience an enhancement in their decision-making abilities, a strong sense of devotion, and ultimately, the grace of Lord Rama, as Hanuman is the greatest devotee of Rama.