निश्चय प्रेम प्रतीति ते, बिनय करैं सनमान।
तेहि के कारज सकल शुभ, सिद्ध करैं हनुमान॥

Nishchay prem prateeti te, binay karen sanmaan.
Tehi ke kaaraj sakal shubh, siddh karen Hanumaan.

Meaning: Whoever prays with firm faith, love, and trust, offering humble respect — all of that devotee’s noble works are accomplished by Lord Hanuman.

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

Baal samay ravi bhakshi liyo tab, teenahun lok bhayo andhiyaaro.
Taahi son traas bhayo jag ko, yah sankat kaahu son jaat na taaro.
Devan aani kari binati tab, chhaadi diyo ravi kasht nivaaro.
Ko nahin jaanat hai jag mein kapi, sankatmochan naam tihaaro.

Meaning: In childhood, Hanuman swallowed the sun, plunging the three worlds into darkness. The whole world trembled in fear, and no one could end this crisis. The gods came and prayed to him, and he released the sun, removing everyone’s suffering. Who does not know in this world, O Lord, that your name is Sankat Mochan — the reliever of troubles?

बालि की त्रास कपीस बसै गिरि, जात महाप्रभु पंथ निहारो।
चौंकि महा मुनि साप दियो तब, चाहिय कौन बिचार बिचारो।
कै द्विज रूप लिवाय महाप्रभु, सो तुम दास के सोक निवारो।
को नहिं जानत है जग में कपि, संकटमोचन नाम तिहारो॥

Baali ki traas kapees basai giri, jaat mahaaprabhu panth nihaaro.
Chaunki mahaa muni saap diyo tab, chaahiy kaun bichaar bichaaro.
Kai dvij roop livaay mahaaprabhu, so tum daas ke sok nivaaro.
Ko nahin jaanat hai jag mein kapi, sankatmochan naam tihaaro.

Meaning: Terrified of Vali, Sugriva lived on the Rishyamuk mountain, watching the road for the great Lord. Recalling the sage Matanga’s curse that kept Vali away, consider who was needed there — it was you, Hanuman, who in the guise of a Brahmin brought the great Lord Rama to Sugriva, removing your servant’s sorrow. Who does not know in this world, O Lord, that your name is Sankat Mochan?

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

Angad ke sang len gaye siya, khoj kapees yah bain uchaaro.
Jeevat naa bachihau ham so ju, binaa sudhi laaye ihaan pagu dhaaro.
Heri thake tat sindhu sabai tab, laay siyaa-sudhi praan ubaaro.
Ko nahin jaanat hai jag mein kapi, sankatmochan naam tihaaro.

Meaning: When Angad and the vanaras went in search of Sita, Sugriva declared that they would not return alive if they set foot back without news of her. Exhausted from searching, they stood helpless on the ocean shore — but you, Hanuman, brought news of Sita and saved their lives. Who does not know in this world, O Lord, that your name is Sankat Mochan?

रावन त्रास दई सिय को तब, राक्षसि सों कही सोक निवारो।
ताहि समय हनुमान महाप्रभु, जाय महा रजनीचर मारो।
चाहत सीय असोक सों आगि सु, दै प्रभु मुद्रिका सोक निवारो।
को नहिं जानत है जग में कपि, संकटमोचन नाम तिहारो॥

Raavan traas dai siya ko tab, raakshasi son kahi sok nivaaro.
Taahi samay Hanumaan mahaaprabhu, jaay mahaa rajnichar maaro.
Chaahat seey asok son aagi su, dai prabhu mudrikaa sok nivaaro.
Ko nahin jaanat hai jag mein kapi, sankatmochan naam tihaaro.

Meaning: When Ravana tormented Sita, you told the demoness guards to relieve her sorrow; O great Hanuman, you went there and destroyed the mighty demons of the night. When Sita, beneath the Ashoka tree, wished to end her life by fire, you gave her Lord Rama’s ring and removed her grief. Who does not know in this world, O Lord, that your name is Sankat Mochan?

बान लग्यो उर लछिमन के तब, प्राण तजे सुत रावन मारो।
लै गृह बैद्य सुषेन समेत, तबै गिरि द्रोण सु बीर उपारो।
आनि संजीवन हाथ दई तब, लछिमन के तुम प्राण उबारो।
को नहिं जानत है जग में कपि, संकटमोचन नाम तिहारो॥

Baan lagyo ur Lachhiman ke tab, praan taje sut Raavan maaro.
Lai grih baidya Sushen samet, tabai giri Dron su beer upaaro.
Aani sanjeevan haath dai tab, Lachhiman ke tum praan ubaaro.
Ko nahin jaanat hai jag mein kapi, sankatmochan naam tihaaro.

Meaning: When an arrow struck Lakshmana’s chest and he lay near death, struck down by Ravana’s son (Meghnad), you brought the physician Sushena along with his home, uprooted the mighty Dronagiri mountain, and placing the Sanjivani herb in his hands, you saved Lakshmana’s life. Who does not know in this world, O Lord, that your name is Sankat Mochan?

रावन जुद्ध अजान कियो तब, नाग की फाँस सबै सिर डारो।
श्री रघुनाथ 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॥

Raavan juddh ajaan kiyo tab, naag ki phaans sabai sir daaro.
Shri Raghunaath samet sabai dal, moh bhayo yah sankat bhaaro.
Aani khagesh tabai Hanumaan ju, bandhan kaati sutraas nivaaro.
Ko nahin jaanat hai jag mein kapi, sankatmochan naam tihaaro.

Meaning: When Ravana fought using a deceitful weapon and cast the serpent-noose (Nagapasha) over everyone, Lord Raghunath and the entire army fell unconscious — a grave crisis indeed. Then you, Hanuman, brought Garuda, the king of birds, who cut the bonds and removed the terror. Who does not know in this world, O Lord, that your name is Sankat Mochan?

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

Bandhu samet jabai Ahiraavan, lai Raghunaath pataal sidhaaro.
Debinh pooji bhali bidhi son bali, deu sabai mili mantra bichaaro.
Jaay sahaay bhayo tab hi, Ahiraavan sainya samet sanhaaro.
Ko nahin jaanat hai jag mein kapi, sankatmochan naam tihaaro.

Meaning: When Ahiravana carried Rama and Lakshmana (the two brothers) away to the netherworld of Patala and, worshipping the goddess with proper rites, prepared to offer them as sacrifice with all his mantras, you went to their aid and destroyed Ahiravana along with his entire army. Who does not know in this world, O Lord, that your name is Sankat Mochan?

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॥

Kaaj kiye bad devan ke tum, beer mahaaprabhu dekhi bichaaro.
Kaun so sankat mor gareeb ko, jo tumso nahin jaat hai taaro.
Begiharo Hanumaan mahaaprabhu, jo kachhu sankat hoy hamaaro.
Ko nahin jaanat hai jag mein kapi, sankatmochan naam tihaaro.

Meaning: You have performed great deeds for the gods themselves; O brave and mighty Lord, consider this — what trouble of mine, a poor helpless soul, can you not remove? Quickly take away, O great Hanuman, whatever troubles may befall me. Who does not know in this world, O Lord, that your name is Sankat Mochan?

Benefits of Reciting the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Ashtak

• Relief from troubles (sankat): As its name promises, the Ashtak is believed to remove obstacles, dangers, and sorrows from the devotee’s life.
• Courage and confidence: Remembering Hanuman’s heroic deeds fills the heart with fearlessness before difficult tasks, exams, interviews, or journeys.
• Protection from negative influences: Tradition holds that sincere recitation shields the home and family from evil forces and misfortune.
• Spiritual merit: Tulsidas promises that the devotee who recites with faith has all noble works accomplished by Hanuman himself.
• Calmness of mind: The rhythmic verses and stories of divine rescue bring peace to an anxious or restless mind.

When to Recite

The Ashtak is most commonly recited together with the Hanuman Chalisa — many devotees read the Chalisa first and follow it with the Ashtak. Tuesdays and Saturdays, the days sacred to Lord Hanuman, are considered especially auspicious. It may be recited in the morning after bathing, or in the evening during prayer time (sandhya). There is no rigid rule: what matters most is reciting with a clean heart, sincere devotion, and firm faith (nishchay prem prateeti).

Related Hymns

• Hanuman Chalisa Lyrics in Hindi — the foundational hymn, often recited before the Ashtak
• Bajrang Baan Lyrics — a powerful protective hymn to Hanuman
• Hanuman Aarti Lyrics — sung to conclude Hanuman worship
• Benefits of Reading Hanuman Chalisa
• How to Recite Hanuman Chalisa — Best Time, Day, Rules