हनुमान बाहुक
Origin & Story
Composed by Goswami Tulsidas · Goswami Tulsidas · 16th century CE
In his later years, Tulsidas suffered from severe, crippling pain in both arms (baahu = arms, hence Bahuk). No medicine or treatment could help. In agony, he composed this prayer to Hanuman, his lifelong protector. The prayer is raw and personal — a great saint crying out to God in physical suffering. Hanuman answered, and Tulsidas's arms were healed, allowing him to continue his literary work.
✦ As told in scripture
Tulsidas's biographers record that his arm affliction was so severe he could not even hold a pen — threatening to end his ability to write devotional literature. After composing and reciting Hanuman Bahuk with tears of devotion, his arms were completely healed overnight. He went on to compose several more works. This personal miracle — a poet praying to be healed so he could continue praising God — makes Hanuman Bahuk one of the most emotionally powerful healing prayers in existence.
Complete Text with Meaning
सिन्धु तरन सिय शोक नसावन रावन मारि सुगंध विभीषन को। जो सम्पत्ति बिभीषन को दिन्ही दिनहिं ते राम प्रताप सुदेस महा॥
Sindhu Taran Siy Shok Nasavan Ravan Mari Sugandh Vibheeshan Ko Jo Sampatti Vibheeshan Ko Dinhi Dinhi Te Ram Pratap Sudesh Maha
Meaning:You who crossed the ocean, destroyed Sita's grief, killed Ravana, and gave the kingdom to Vibhishana. The wealth given to Vibhishana that day was by the great glory of Lord Ram.
बालकपन अरु बज्र शरीरा। कुलिश कठोर तनय रनधीरा॥
Balakpan Aru Bajra Sharira Kulish Kathor Tanay Randhira
Meaning:From childhood your body has been hard as a thunderbolt. You are hard as diamond, brave in battle.
सब सुख लहैं तुम्हारी सरना। तुम रक्षक काहू को डरना॥
Sab Sukh Lahai Tumhari Sarna Tum Rakshak Kahu Ko Darna
Meaning:All happiness comes to those who take your refuge. You are the protector — there is nothing to fear.
करहु कृपा गुरुदेव की नाई। हाथ की व्याधि तुरत मिट जाई॥
Karahu Kripa Gurudev Ki Nai Hath Ki Vyadhi Turat Mit Jai
Meaning:Show mercy as our supreme teacher. May the disease of the arms be instantly cured.
पवनतनय बल पवन समाना। बुद्धि विवेक बिज्ञान निधाना॥
Pavantanay Bal Pavan Samana Buddhi Vivek Bigyan Nidhana
Meaning:O son of Wind, your strength equals the wind. You are the treasure of wisdom, discernment and knowledge.
कवन सो काज कठिन जग माहीं। जो नहिं होय तात तुम्ह पाहीं॥
Kavan So Kaj Kathin Jag Mahi Jo Nahi Hoy Taat Tumh Pahi
Meaning:What task is difficult in this world that cannot be accomplished by you, O father?
तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा। कीजै नाथ हृदय महँ डेरा॥
Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera Keejai Nath Hriday Mah Dera
Meaning:Tulsidas is forever the servant of Hari. O Lord, make your dwelling in my heart.
तुलसी सुमिरि राम गुन गाथा। हनुमान बाहुक अब हाथा॥
Tulsi Sumiri Ram Gun Gatha Hanuman Bahuk Ab Hatha
Meaning:Tulsidas remembers and sings the virtues of Ram. The Hanuman Bahuk now heals the arms/hands.
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Benefits of Chanting हनुमान बाहुक
Specifically composed by Tulsidas to cure his own arm disease — and it worked
One of the most powerful healing prayers in Hindu tradition
'Hath Ki Vyadhi Turat Mit Jai' — arm disease is cured instantly
Effective for all physical ailments, not just arm pain
Combines Hanuman's protective power with healing energy
Tulsidas's personal testimony makes this uniquely authentic
How to Chant हनुमान बाहुक
Tulsidas composed this when his arms were paralyzed with severe pain. Chant with absolute faith in Hanuman's healing power. If suffering from any physical ailment (especially arm, shoulder or joint pain), chant 7 times daily. Apply sindoor or oil to Hanuman's image while chanting. The prayer specifically asks Hanuman to cure 'hath ki vyadhi' (disease of the hands/arms).