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🛡️ Goswami Tulsidas Krit • 8 Mattagajendra Stanzas

संकटमोचन हनुमानाष्टक (Sankat Mochan Ashtak)

Recited traditionally right after the Hanuman Chalisa, these eight majestic verses recall eight historic crises resolved by Lord Hanuman, culminating in the timeless refrain: "Ko Nahi Janat Hai Jag Me Kapi, Sankatmochan Naam Tiharo!"

Ashtak Stanza 1 of 8

बाल समय रवि भक्षि लियो तब, तीनहुं लोक भयो अंधियारो। ताहि सों त्रास भयो जग को, यह संकट काहु सों जात न टारो॥ देवन आनि करी विनती तब, छाड़ि दियो रवि कष्ट निवारो। को नहिं जानत है जग में कपि, संकटमोचन नाम तिहारो॥ १ ॥

Bal Samay Ravi Bhakshi Liyo Tab, Tinahu Lok Bhayo Andhiyaro. Tahi So Tras Bhayo Jag Ko, Yah Sankat Kahu So Jat Na Taro. Devan Aani Kari Binati Tab, Chhadi Diyo Ravi Kasht Nivaro. Ko Nahi Janat Hai Jag Me Kapi, Sankatmochan Naam Tiharo.

Meaning: In childhood, You swallowed the glowing Sun, plunging all three worlds into darkness. No one could resolve that cosmic crisis until the Gods humbly prayed to You, and You released the Sun, ending the world's distress. Who in the universe does not know that Your sacred name is Sankat Mochan (Reliever of All Afflictions)?

Ashtak Stanza 2 of 8

बालि की त्रास कपीस बसै गिरि, जात महाप्रभु पंथ निहारो। चौंकि महामुनि शाप दियो तब, चाहिए कौन बिचार बिचारो॥ कै द्विज रूप लिवाय महाप्रभु, सो तुम दास के शोक निवारो। को नहिं जानत है जग में कपि, संकटमोचन नाम तिहारो॥ २ ॥

Bali Ki Tras Kapis Basai Giri, Jat Mahaprabhu Panth Niharo. Chauki Mahamuni Shap Diyo Tab, Chahiye Kaun Bichar Bicharo. Kai Dwij Roop Livay Mahaprabhu, So Tum Das Ke Shok Nivaro. Ko Nahi Janat Hai Jag Me Kapi, Sankatmochan Naam Tiharo.

Meaning: Living in fear of Vali on Rishyamukha mountain (where Vali could not enter due to Sage Matanga's curse), Sugriva saw Lord Rama approaching. Taking the form of a Brahmin, You brought Lord Rama to Sugriva and removed His servant's sorrow. Who in the world does not know Your name is Sankat Mochan?

Ashtak Stanza 3 of 8

अंगद के संग लेन गए सिय, खोज कपीस यह बैन उचारो। जीवत ना बचिहौ हम सो जु, बिना सुधि लाए इहाँ पगु धारो॥ हेरी थके तट सिन्धु सबै तब, लाय सिया-सुधि प्राण उबारो। को नहिं जानत है जग में कपि, संकटमोचन नाम तिहारो॥ ३ ॥

Angad Ke Sang Len Gaye Siya, Khoj Kapis Yah Bain Ucharo. Jivat Na Bachihau Ham So Ju, Bina Sudhi Laye Ihan Pagu Dharo. Heri Thake Tat Sindhu Sabai Tab, Laye Siya-Sudhi Pran Ubaro. Ko Nahi Janat Hai Jag Me Kapi, Sankatmochan Naam Tiharo.

Meaning: Sent with Prince Angada to search for Mother Sita under Sugriva's strict command, the exhausted Vanara army stood hopeless at the ocean shore. Crossing the sea and bringing news of Mother Sita, You saved everyone's lives. Who does not know Your name is Sankat Mochan?

Ashtak Stanza 4 of 8

रावण त्रास दई सिय को सब, राक्षसी सों कहि शोक निवारो। ताहि समय हनुमान महाप्रभु, जाय महा रजनीचर मारो॥ चाहत सीय अशोक सों आगि सु, दै प्रभु मुद्रिका शोक निवारो। को नहिं जानत है जग में कपि, संकटमोचन नाम तिहारो॥ ४ ॥

Ravan Tras Dai Siya Ko Sab, Rakshasi So Kahi Shok Nivaro. Tahi Samay Hanuman Mahaprabhu, Jay Maha Rajanichar Maro. Chahat Siya Ashok So Aagi Su, Dai Prabhu Mudrika Shok Nivaro. Ko Nahi Janat Hai Jag Me Kapi, Sankatmochan Naam Tiharo.

Meaning: In Ashoka Vatika, when Ravana threatened Mother Sita and she prayed for fire to end her grief, You presented Lord Rama's signet ring, dispelled her sorrow, and vanquished the mighty demons. Who in the world does not know Your name is Sankat Mochan?

Ashtak Stanza 5 of 8

बाण लग्यो उर लक्ष्मण के तब, प्राण तजे सुत रावन मारो। लै गृह बैद्य सुषेण समेत, तबै गिरि द्रोण सुबीर उपारो॥ आनि सजीवन हाथ दई तब, लक्ष्मण के तुम प्राण उबारो। को नहिं जानत है जग में कपि, संकटमोचन नाम तिहारो॥ ५ ॥

Baan Lagyo Ur Lakshman Ke Tab, Pran Taje Sut Ravan Maro. Lai Griha Baidya Sushen Samet, Tabai Giri Dron Subir Uparo. Aani Sajivan Hath Dai Tab, Lakshman Ke Tum Pran Ubaro. Ko Nahi Janat Hai Jag Me Kapi, Sankatmochan Naam Tiharo.

Meaning: When Meghanada's arrow struck Lakshmana's chest, You brought the royal physician Sushena along with his house, uprooted Dronagiri mountain, delivered the Sanjeevani herb, and saved Lakshmana's life. Who does not know Your name is Sankat Mochan?

Ashtak Stanza 6 of 8

रावन युद्ध अजान कियो तब, नाग कि फांस सबै सिर डारो। श्रीरघुनाथ समेत सबै दल, मोह भयो यह संकट भारो॥ आनि खगेस तबै हनुमान जु, बंधन काटि सुत्रास निवारो। को नहिं जानत है जग में कपि, संकटमोचन नाम तिहारो॥ ६ ॥

Ravan Yuddha Ajan Kiyo Tab, Nag Ki Phans Sabai Sir Daro. Shri Raghunath Samet Sabai Dal, Moh Bhayo Yah Sankat Bharo. Aani Khages Tabai Hanuman Ju, Bandhan Kati Sutras Nivaro. Ko Nahi Janat Hai Jag Me Kapi, Sankatmochan Naam Tiharo.

Meaning: When the army was bound by the lethal Nagapasha (serpent noose) during war, creating a grave crisis, You summoned Garuda (King of Birds) to sever the serpent bonds and freed the entire army. Who does not know Your name is Sankat Mochan?

Ashtak Stanza 7 of 8

बंधु समेत जबै अहिरावन, लै रघुनाथ पताल सिधारो। देबिन्हीं पूजि भली विधि सों बलि, देउ सबै मिलि मन्त्र विचारो॥ जाय सहाय भयो तब ही, अहिरावन सैन्य समेत संहारो। को नहिं जानत है जग में कपि, संकटमोचन नाम तिहारो॥ ७ ॥

Bandhu Samet Jabai Ahiravan, Lai Raghunath Patal Sidharo. Debinhi Puji Bhali Vidhi So Bali, Deu Sabai Mili Mantra Bicharo. Jay Sahay Bhayo Tab Hi, Ahiravan Sainya Samet Sanharo. Ko Nahi Janat Hai Jag Me Kapi, Sankatmochan Naam Tiharo.

Meaning: When Ahiravana abducted Lord Rama and Lakshmana to the netherworld (Patala) with evil intentions, You descended there, extinguished the five directional lamps, vanquished Ahiravana's forces, and rescued the Lords. Who does not know Your name is Sankat Mochan?

Ashtak Stanza 8 of 8

काज किये बड़ देवन के तुम, बीर महाप्रभु देखि बिचारो। कौन सो संकट मोर गरीब को, जो तुमसो नहिं जात है टारो॥ बेगि हरो हनुमान महाप्रभु, जो कछु संकट होय हमारो। को नहिं जानत है जग में कपि, संकटमोचन नाम तिहारो॥ ८ ॥

Kaj Kiye Bad Devan Ke Tum, Bir Mahaprabhu Dekhi Bicharo. Kaun So Sankat Mor Garib Ko, Jo Tumso Nahi Jat Hai Taro. Begi Haro Hanuman Mahaprabhu, Jo Kachhu Sankat Hoy Hamaro. Ko Nahi Janat Hai Jag Me Kapi, Sankatmochan Naam Tiharo.

Meaning: O Great Lord, when You have effortlessly resolved the greatest crises of the Gods themselves, what trouble of a humble devotee like me could possibly be too difficult for You to remove? Quickly dispel all our afflictions, O Sankat Mochan Hanuman!

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