Karya Siddhi Hanuman Stotram Meaning — Line by Line

कार्यसिद्धि हनुमान स्तोत्रम्

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Every verse of Karya Siddhi Hanuman Stotram with its English meaning. Tap any word to hear it, or ▶ to recite the verse.

Verse 1#

मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगं जितेन्द्रियं बुद्धिमतां वरिष्ठम् । वातात्मजं वानरयूथमुख्यं श्रीरामदूतं शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥

Manojavam Maruta-Tulya-Vegam Jitendriyam Buddhimatam Varishtham | Vatatmajam Vanara-Yutha-Mukhyam Shri-Rama-Dutam Sharanam Prapadye ||

MeaningI take refuge in Sri Hanuman, the messenger of Rama — swift as thought, equal to the wind in speed, master of his senses, foremost among the wise, the son of the Wind-god and the chief of the vanara hosts.

Verse 2#

बुद्धिर्बलं यशो धैर्यं निर्भयत्वमरोगता । अजाड्यं वाक्पटुत्वं च हनूमत्स्मरणाद्भवेत् ॥

Buddhir-Balam Yasho Dhairyam Nirbhayatvam-Arogata | Ajadyam Vak-Patutvam Cha Hanumat-Smaranad-Bhavet ||

MeaningIntelligence, strength, fame, courage, fearlessness, freedom from disease, alertness and eloquence in speech — all these arise from the remembrance of Hanuman.

Verse 3#

त्वमस्मिन्कार्यनिर्योगे प्रमाणं हरिसत्तम । हनूमन् यत्नमास्थाय दुःखक्षयकरो भव ॥

Tvam-Asmin-Karya-Niryoge Pramanam Hari-Sattama | Hanuman Yatnam-Asthaya Duhkha-Kshaya-Karo Bhava ||

Meaning'In the accomplishment of this task, O best of the vanaras, you alone are capable; O Hanuman, take up the effort and become the destroyer of (my) sorrow.' (Sita's words to Hanuman in the Sundara Kanda, recited as the prayer for success in all undertakings.)

Word-by-Word Breakdown

मनोजवं

manojavam

Swift as the mind

मारुततुल्यवेगं

maruta-tulya-vegam

With speed equal to the wind

जितेन्द्रियं

jitendriyam

One who has conquered his senses

बुद्धिमतां वरिष्ठम्

buddhimatam varishtham

Foremost among the wise and intelligent

वातात्मजं

vatatmajam

The son of the Wind-god (Vayu)

वानरयूथमुख्यं

vanara-yutha-mukhyam

The chief of the vanara (monkey) hosts

श्रीरामदूतं शरणं प्रपद्ये

shri-rama-dutam sharanam prapadye

I take refuge in the messenger of Sri Rama

बुद्धिः

buddhih

Intelligence, wisdom

बलं

balam

Strength

यशः

yashah

Fame, glory

धैर्यं

dhairyam

Courage, steadfastness

निर्भयत्वम्

nirbhayatvam

Fearlessness

अरोगता

arogata

Freedom from disease, good health

अजाड्यं

ajadyam

Absence of dullness or sluggishness; alertness

वाक्पटुत्वं च

vak-patutvam cha

And eloquence, skill in speech

हनूमत्स्मरणाद्भवेत्

hanumat-smaranad-bhavet

Arise from the remembrance of Hanuman

त्वमस्मिन्कार्यनिर्योगे

tvam-asmin-karya-niryoge

You, in the accomplishment of this task

प्रमाणं हरिसत्तम

pramanam hari-sattama

Are the authority (the one capable), O best among the vanaras

यत्नमास्थाय

yatnam-asthaya

Taking up the effort, applying yourself

दुःखक्षयकरो भव

duhkha-kshaya-karo bhava

Be the destroyer of (my) sorrow

Origin & History

Source: A traditional compilation of three revered Hanuman verses: the dhyana shloka (also in Rama Raksha Stotra), the Parashara Samhita verse 'Buddhir balam', and Valmiki Ramayana Sundara Kanda 39.4

Author: Verses traditional; the third is Valmiki (Sita's words in the Sundara Kanda)

Period: Ancient (Ramayana) and traditional

The heart of this prayer is a verse from the Sundara Kanda: when Hanuman finally finds Sita captive in Lanka and prepares to return to Rama, Sita entrusts him with the success of the mission, saying 'In this task you alone are the proof of capability, O best of the vanaras; strive, Hanuman, and become the destroyer of my sorrow.' Because Hanuman did accomplish that seemingly impossible task, these words are recited as the foremost prayer for Karya Siddhi — success in difficult undertakings — together with his dhyana shloka and the verse listing the eight boons of his remembrance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Karya Siddhi Hanuman Stotram?▼

It is a short prayer to Lord Hanuman for 'Karya Siddhi' — the successful accomplishment of one's tasks and goals. It combines the Hanuman dhyana 'Manojavam', the verse 'Buddhir balam yasho dhairyam', and Sita's Sundara Kanda appeal 'Tvamasmin karya niryoge'.

Where does the 'Tvamasmin karya niryoge' verse come from?▼

It is from Valmiki's Ramayana, Sundara Kanda (Sarga 39), spoken by Mother Sita to Hanuman in Ashoka Vatika. She tells him that he alone is capable of accomplishing the task and asks him to strive and end her sorrow — which is why it is treasured as the supreme prayer for success.

What are the eight gifts mentioned in 'Buddhir balam'?▼

The verse lists eight blessings that come from remembering Hanuman: buddhi (intelligence), bala (strength), yasha (fame), dhairya (courage), nirbhayatva (fearlessness), arogata (health), ajadya (alertness) and vak-patutva (eloquence). This verse is from the Parashara Samhita.

When should I chant it?▼

Chant it on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and especially before beginning any important task, examination, interview, journey or new venture, mentally placing your goal before Hanuman and praying for its fulfilment.

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