Sankat Katai Mite Sab Pira — Word-by-Word Meaning
संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
संकट
sankat
trouble, crisis, calamity, difficulty
कटै
katai
is cut away, is removed
मिटै
mitai
is erased, vanishes, ends
सब
sab
all
पीरा
peera
pain, suffering, affliction
जो
jo
whoever
सुमिरै
sumirai
remembers, contemplates, calls to mind
हनुमत
Hanumat
Hanuman
बलबीरा
balbeera (bala-vira)
the mighty hero — Hanuman strong and brave
Complete Translation
All troubles are cut away and every pain is erased, for whoever remembers the mighty hero Hanuman (Hanumat Balbira).
Origin & History
Source: Hanuman Chalisa (chaupai)
Author: Tulsidas
Period: 16th century CE
Near the close of the praises in the Hanuman Chalisa, Goswami Tulsidas affirms the supreme boon of remembering Hanuman: every trouble is cut away and all pain ends for the one who calls him to mind. This verse crystallises Hanuman's identity as Sankat Mochan, the remover of difficulties, a role celebrated throughout the Ramayana where he repeatedly rescues Rama, Lakshmana and the devotees from the gravest dangers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'Sankat Katai Mite Sab Pira' mean?▼
It means 'troubles are cut away and all pain is erased.' The full line says this happens for whoever remembers (sumirai) the mighty hero Hanuman — 'Hanumat Balbira.'
Is this the verse behind Hanuman's name 'Sankat Mochan'?▼
Yes. This chaupai expresses exactly why Hanuman is called Sankat Mochan, 'the remover of troubles'. It teaches that remembering him cuts away every sankat (crisis) and removes all pira (pain).
When should I chant this verse?▼
It is chanted in any time of trouble, danger, fear, worry or distress. Devotees repeat it the moment a crisis arises, trusting that remembrance of Hanumat Balbira will dissolve the difficulty.
What does 'sumirai' (remembrance) mean here?▼
'Sumirai' means to remember or call to mind. The verse teaches that simply remembering the mighty Hanuman with faith — not requiring any elaborate ritual — is enough to remove one's troubles and pain.
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