Mahabir Vikram Bajrangi, Kumati Nivar Sumati Ke Sangi — Word-by-Word Meaning
महाबीर बिक्रम बजरंगी, कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
महाबीर
Mahabir
the great hero, mighty warrior
बिक्रम
bikram (vikram)
valour, prowess, heroic might
बजरंगी
Bajrangi
one whose limbs (anga) are strong as a thunderbolt (vajra); the famed epithet of Hanuman
कुमति
kumati
bad intellect, evil thoughts, ill counsel
निवार
nivar
remove, dispel, drive away
सुमति
sumati
good intellect, right thinking, noble counsel
के
ke
of (the)
संगी
sangi
companion, friend — i.e. the companion of good thoughts
Complete Translation
You are the great hero, full of valour, with limbs strong as the thunderbolt (Bajrangi); you dispel evil thoughts and are the companion of good and noble wisdom.
Origin & History
Source: Hanuman Chalisa (chaupai, verse 4)
Author: Tulsidas
Period: 16th century CE
Within the Hanuman Chalisa, Goswami Tulsidas devotes this fourth verse to Hanuman's heroic might and his grace upon the mind. Having named him the messenger of Rama and the abode of strength, he now hails him as Mahabir and Bajrangi — the thunderbolt-bodied hero — who not only conquers enemies but also conquers the inner enemy of wrong thinking, replacing 'kumati' with 'sumati'.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'Mahabir Vikram Bajrangi' mean?▼
It means 'the great hero, full of valour, with a body strong as the thunderbolt.' 'Mahabir' is great hero, 'Vikram' is valour, and 'Bajrangi' (vajra-anga) describes Hanuman's limbs as hard and powerful as Indra's vajra (thunderbolt).
What does 'Kumati Nivar Sumati Ke Sangi' mean?▼
It means Hanuman 'removes bad intellect (kumati) and is the companion of good intellect (sumati).' Devotees chant it to ask Hanuman to clear away negative or crooked thinking and bless them with clear, righteous wisdom.
Why is Hanuman called 'Bajrangi'?▼
Bajrangi comes from 'vajra-anga', meaning 'one whose body/limbs are like the vajra (thunderbolt)'. It celebrates Hanuman's indestructible, immensely strong physical form and has become one of his most popular names.
When should I chant this verse?▼
It is ideal whenever the mind is disturbed by negative thoughts, confusion or the pull toward wrong action, or simply for daily courage. Chanting it invokes the mighty Bajrangi to protect both body and mind.
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