Found in the Rama Raksha Stotra, this revered verse encapsulates Hanuman’s six divine virtues: speed of thought, swiftness of wind, complete sensory mastery, unmatched wisdom, divine parentage, and absolute devotion to Sri Rama.
Sri Anjaneya Mantra (Manojavam)
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Sanskrit Text (संस्कृतम्)
मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगं जितेन्द्रियं बुद्धिमतां वरिष्ठम् ।
वातात्मजं वानरयूथमुख्यं श्रीरामदूतं शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥
वातात्मजं वानरयूथमुख्यं श्रीरामदूतं शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥
Telugu Script (తెలుగు లిపి)
మనోజవం మారుతతుల్యవేగం జితేంద్రియం బుద్ధిమతాం వరిష్ఠమ్ ।
వాతాత్మజం వానరయూథముఖ్యం శ్రీరామదూతం శరణం ప్రపద్యే ॥
వాతాత్మజం వానరయూథముఖ్యం శ్రీరామదూతం శరణం ప్రపద్యే ॥
English / Roman Transliteration (IAST)
Manojavaṁ Māruta-Tulya-Vegaṁ Jitendriyaṁ Buddhimatāṁ Variṣṭham |
Vātātmajaṁ Vānara-Yūtha-Mukhyaṁ Śrī-Rāma-Dūtaṁ Śaraṇaṁ Prapadye ||
Vātātmajaṁ Vānara-Yūtha-Mukhyaṁ Śrī-Rāma-Dūtaṁ Śaraṇaṁ Prapadye ||
Spiritual Meaning & Word-by-Word Translation
I surrender to Sri Rama's messenger, who is swift as thought, fast as the wind, master of his senses, foremost among the wise, son of the Wind God, and leader of the Vanaras.
How to Chant: Method, Posture & Purity
Chanted before embarking on travel or starting any important work.
Traditional Significance & Scriptural Origin
Revered sloka from the Rama Raksha Stotra, popular in daily prayer across South and North India.
Benefits Traditionally Associated With This Mantra
Traditionally believed to provide protection on journeys and bestow clarity in urgent situations.
Vedic Commentary & In-Depth Context
Frequently Asked Questions
When is this verse traditionally recited?
Devotees chant it daily when stepping out of home or initiating a venture.