Anjaneya Stotram (Sri Ramaduta Stotram)
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✦ Meaning
The Sri Ramaduta (Anjaneya) Stotram is a powerful five-verse hymn to Lord Hanuman in which each verse opens with a repeated seed-syllable (bija) — Ram, Kham, Im, Sam and Ham — and closes with the refrain 'Ramadutam Namami' ('I bow to the messenger of Rama'). Through vivid imagery it praises Hanuman's fierce protective form, his mastery of the Vedas, his leap across the ocean and his nature as pure consciousness. It is recited for protection, courage, removal of obstacles and the cure of fevers and afflictions.
Origin & Story
Traditional Hanuman stotra of the bija-mantra type (recited in the Sri Rama / Hanuman upasana tradition) · Traditional (attributed to the ancient Anjaneya upasana lineage) · Medieval / traditional
This stotra belongs to the family of mantric Hanuman hymns in which each stanza is anchored to a seed-syllable. Addressing Hanuman as Ramaduta — the envoy of Rama — it weaves together his terrifying protective aspect, his command over the Vedas and the elements, his ocean-leaping feat, and his ultimate identity as the Hamsa, the inner Self. Such bija-laden stotras were composed for upasana (intense worship) where the very sound of the verses is held to invoke the deity's living presence.
✦ As told in scripture
Devotees recount that recitation of this bija-charged stotra, especially the verse calling Hanuman the remover of poison and fever (vishajvara-haranam), has been used in folk tradition to allay fevers, snakebite-fear and unseen torments, the syllables themselves acting as a protective shield around the chanter.
Complete Text with Meaning
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Ram Ram Ram Raktavarnam Dinakaravadanam Tikshna-Damshtra-Karalam Ram Ram Ram Ramyatejam Girichalanakaram Kirti-Panchananasyam | Ram Ram Ram Rajayogam Sakala-Shubha-Nidhim Sapta-Vetala-Bhedyam Ram Ram Ram Rakshasantam Sakala-Dishi-Yasham Ramadutam Namami || 1||
Meaning:Chanting 'Ram Ram Ram', I bow to Ramaduta (Hanuman): of crimson hue and sun-bright face, fearsome with sharp fangs, of lovely radiance, whose hand moves mountains, with a face glorious as a lion's; the very form of Raja-yoga, the treasury of all auspiciousness, who pierces the seven vetalas, the ender of demons, whose fame fills all directions.
Kham Kham Kham Khadgahastam Vishajvaraharanam Veda-Vedanga-Dipam Kham Kham Kham Khadgarupam Tribhuvananilayam Devata-Suprakasham | Kham Kham Kham Kalpavriksham Manimaya-Mukutam Mayaya Mayarupam Kham Kham Kham Kalachakram Sakala-Dishi-Yasham Ramadutam Namami || 2||
Meaning:Chanting 'Kham Kham Kham', I bow to Ramaduta: sword in hand, remover of poison and fever, the lamp of the Vedas and Vedangas; of sword-like form, the abode of the three worlds, brilliantly shining among the gods; the wish-fulfilling tree wearing a jewelled crown, who through Maya assumes any form, the very wheel of time, whose fame fills all directions.
Im Im Im Indravandyam Jalanidhikalanam Saumya-Samrajya-Labham Im Im Im Siddhiyogam Natajanasadayam Arya-Pujyarchitangam | Im Im Im Simhanadam Amritakaratalam Adyanta-Prakasham Im Im Im Chitsvarupam Sakala-Dishi-Yasham Ramadutam Namami || 3||
Meaning:Chanting 'Im Im Im', I bow to Ramaduta: worshipped by Indra, who leapt the ocean and won a gentle sovereignty; the union of all perfections (siddhi), compassionate to the humble, his limbs adored by the noble; of lion-roar, with nectar in his palm, shining as the first and the last, of the nature of pure consciousness, whose fame fills all directions.
Sam Sam Sam Sakshibhutam Vikasitavadanam Pingalaksham Suraksham Sam Sam Sam Satyagitam Sakalamuninutam Shastra-Sampatkariyam | Sam Sam Sam Samavedam Nipuna-Sulalitam Nitya-Tattva-Svarupam Sam Sam Sam Savadhanam Sakala-Dishi-Yasham Ramadutam Namami || 4||
Meaning:Chanting 'Sam Sam Sam', I bow to Ramaduta: the witness of all, with a beaming face and tawny eyes, the well-protected protector; of truthful song, praised by all sages, the giver of the wealth of the scriptures; master of the Sama Veda, skilful and graceful, of the nature of eternal Truth, ever vigilant, whose fame fills all directions.
Ham Ham Ham Hamsarupam Sphuta-Vikata-Mukham Sukshma-Sukshmavataram Ham Ham Ham Antaratmam Ravishashinayanam Ramya-Gambhira-Bhimam | Ham Ham Ham Attahasam Suravaranilayam Urdhvaromam Karalam Ham Ham Ham Hamsahamsam Sakala-Dishi-Yasham Ramadutam Namami || 5||
Meaning:Chanting 'Ham Ham Ham', I bow to Ramaduta: of the form of the Hamsa (the Self), with a manifest mighty face, the subtlest of the subtle in his incarnations; the inner Self, with the sun and moon for eyes, lovely, profound and awe-inspiring; of thunderous laughter, dwelling among the gods, with hair standing erect, terrible to behold, the Swan of swans, whose fame fills all directions.
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Benefits of Chanting Anjaneya Stotram (Sri Ramaduta Stotram)
Grants powerful protection from negative forces, black magic, evil spirits and the seven vetalas named in the verses
The repeated bija-syllables (Ram, Kham, Im, Sam, Ham) charge the recitation with mantric potency
Traditionally invoked to relieve poison, fever and persistent illnesses (vishajvara-haranam)
Bestows courage, fearlessness and victory over enemies and obstacles
Strengthens devotion to Sri Rama through his foremost servant, the Ramaduta
Awakens awareness of Hanuman as the inner Self (antaratma) and pure consciousness
How to Chant Anjaneya Stotram (Sri Ramaduta Stotram)
Bathe and sit before an image of Sri Hanuman, ideally with a lamp lit. Recite all five verses clearly, sounding the opening bija-syllables (Ram, Kham, Im, Sam, Ham) distinctly and ending each verse with 'Ramadutam Namami'. A common practice is eleven recitations on Tuesdays or Saturdays. Offer red flowers, sindoor and, if possible, a garland; conclude by praying for protection and strength.
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