Ram Doot Atulit Bal Dhama — Word-by-Word Meaning
राम दूत अतुलित बल धामा
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
राम
Ram
Lord Rama
दूत
doot
messenger, envoy
अतुलित
atulit
immeasurable, incomparable, beyond compare
बल
bal
strength, power
धामा
dhama
abode, repository — i.e. the abode of immeasurable strength
अंजनि-पुत्र
Anjani-putra
son of Anjana (Hanuman's mother)
पवनसुत
Pavansut
son of the wind-god (Pavan / Vayu)
नामा
nama
is named, by name — these are your names
Complete Translation
You are the messenger of Rama and the abode of immeasurable strength; you are known by the names Anjani-Putra (son of Anjana) and Pavan-Sut (son of the wind-god).
Origin & History
Source: Hanuman Chalisa (chaupai, verse 2)
Author: Tulsidas
Period: 16th century CE
In the Hanuman Chalisa, after hailing Hanuman as the ocean of wisdom, Goswami Tulsidas devotes this second verse to establishing who Hanuman is: the faithful messenger of Lord Rama and the abode of immeasurable strength, born of mother Anjana and the wind-god. The line distils the dual nature celebrated throughout the Ramayana — Hanuman's perfect devotion joined with his unmatched might.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'Ram Doot Atulit Bal Dhama' mean?▼
It means 'the messenger of Rama, the abode of immeasurable strength.' 'Doot' is messenger, 'Atulit' means incomparable/immeasurable, 'Bal' is strength, and 'Dhama' is abode — so Hanuman is praised as Rama's envoy and the dwelling-place of limitless power.
Why is Hanuman called Anjani-Putra and Pavansut?▼
Anjani-Putra means 'son of Anjana', his mother, and Pavansut (Pavan-Sut) means 'son of the wind-god Pavan/Vayu', his divine father. Both names are among Hanuman's most beloved and are invoked to call upon him.
Where is this line in the Hanuman Chalisa?▼
It is the second chaupai of the Hanuman Chalisa, following the opening verse 'Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar.' It introduces Hanuman's identity as Rama's messenger and the seat of immeasurable strength.
What is the benefit of chanting this verse for strength?▼
Because it salutes Hanuman as 'Atulit Bal Dhama' — the abode of incomparable strength — devotees chant it to draw upon his power for courage, vigour and the energy to face hard tasks, while remaining humbly devoted to Rama like Hanuman himself.
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