The Hanuman Aarti, beginning with "केसरी नंदन हनुमान" (Kesari Nandan Hanuman), is a powerful hymn dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the embodiment of strength, devotion, and humility. Recited widely on Tuesdays and Saturdays, this aarti invokes Hanuman's protection against evil spirits, removes obstacles, and grants courage. It celebrates his role as the greatest devotee of Lord Rama and his miraculous feats in the Ramayana.
Hanuman Aarti Lyrics
Here are the complete lyrics in Hindi, followed by the English transliteration:
Hindi:
केसरी नंदन हनुमान, जय जय जय हनुमान
जय जय जय हनुमान, जय जय जय हनुमान ॥
Transliteration:
Kesari Nandan Hanuman, Jai Jai Jai Hanuman
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman, Jai Jai Jai Hanuman ||
Hindi:
जो भजै हनुमान बलबीरा, टूटै कष्ट मिटै सब पीरा
पवन वेग समान शरीरा, जै हनुमान धाम अधीरा ॥
Transliteration:
Jo bhajai Hanuman balbira, toote kasht mite sab peera
Pavan veg saman sharira, jai Hanuman dham adheera ||
Hindi:
लंका जारि असुर संहारे, राम चन्द्र के काज संवारे
लक्ष्मण प्राण दान उबारे, जै हनुमान धाम अधीरा ॥
Transliteration:
Lanka jari asur sanhare, Ram Chandar ke kaaj sanvare
Lakshman pran daan ubare, jai Hanuman dham adheera ||
Hindi:
रघुपति रींकित लाये, सीता मातु पिता मिलवाये
अंगद मिला सुग्रीव सुख पाये, जै हनुमान धाम अधीरा ॥
Transliteration:
Ragupati rinkit laye, Sita mata pita milwaye
Angad mila Sugriv sukh paye, jai Hanuman dham adheera ||
Hindi:
भूत प्रेत निकट नहीं आवे, महावीर जब नाम सुनावे
नाशै रोग हरै सब पीरा, जपत निरन्तर हनुमान चालीसा ॥
Transliteration:
Bhoot pret nikat nahin aave, Mahavir jab naam sunave
Nashe rog hare sab peera, japat nirantar Hanuman Chalisa ||
Hindi:
जय जय जय रघुवीर सुजाना, जय कपीश त्रिलोक में माना
जय जय जय हनुमान, जय जय जय हनुमान ॥
Transliteration:
Jai Jai Jai Raghuveer Sujana, Jai Kapish Trilok mein mana
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman, Jai Jai Jai Hanuman ||
Meaning of the Aarti
Understanding the words deepens the devotion:
- Kesari Nandan Hanuman: Hail to Hanuman, the son of Kesari, who is the epitome of strength.
- Jo Bhajai Hanuman Balbira: Whoever worships the brave Hanuman sees their troubles break and pain vanish. His body moves with the speed of wind.
- Lanka Jari Asur Sanhare: You burned Lanka, destroyed demons, and fulfilled Lord Rama's mission. You saved Lakshmana's life by bringing the Sanjeevani herb.
- Ragupati Rinkit Laye: You brought Lord Rama back, reunited Mother Sita with her father-in-law, and helped Angad and Sugriva find peace.
- Bhoot Pret Nikat Nahin Aave: Ghosts and spirits do not come near when they hear the name of Mahavir. Chanting the Hanuman Chalisa destroys diseases and removes pain.
"Hanuman is not just a deity; he is the ideal devotee. Singing his aarti instills the same unwavering loyalty and strength in our hearts."
