हनुमान स्तुति (अतुलितबलधामं) — Benefits & How to Chant
हनुमान स्तुति (अतुलितबलधामं)
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting हनुमान स्तुति (अतुलितबलधामं)
Invokes Hanuman's immeasurable strength, courage and protection at the start of any worship or Sundara Kanda recitation
Cultivates the ideal of devotion (bhakti) by remembering Hanuman weeping with love at Rama's name
Bestows wisdom, as it praises Hanuman as foremost among the jnanis (the wise)
Short, easily memorised, and traditionally chanted before reading Sundara Kanda for its full fruit
Removes fear and negativity, recalling how Hanuman reduced mighty demons to mosquitoes
Draws the grace of Sri Rama through devotion to his beloved servant Hanuman
How to Chant हनुमान स्तुति (अतुलितबलधामं)
Instructions
Sit facing an image of Sri Hanuman. Recite the three dhyana-shlokas with concentration, picturing Hanuman's golden, mighty form and his tearful devotion to Rama. These verses are the traditional invocation (dhyana) before Sundara Kanda parayana and Hanuman Chalisa, so chant them first to consecrate the recitation. They may be repeated three or more times.
Spiritual Significance
The verse 'Yatra yatra Raghunatha-kirtanam' enshrines the cherished belief that Hanuman is invisibly present at every place where Rama's name is sung; devotees therefore keep a seat for him at Ramayana recitations, and many recount sensing his living presence whenever these lines are chanted before Sundara Kanda.
Origin & History
Source: Dhyana-shlokas of Hanuman; the first verse is the Sanskrit invocation (mangalacharana) of Sundara Kanda in Goswami Tulsidas's Ramcharitmanas
Author: Traditional; the opening verse is part of Tulsidas's Ramcharitmanas (Sundara Kanda)
These verses form the customary dhyana with which devotees begin the recitation of the Sundara Kanda — the chapter of the Ramayana that recounts Hanuman's leap to Lanka. Goswami Tulsidas opens his Sundara Kanda with the Sanskrit shloka 'Atulita-bala-dhamam', invoking Hanuman before narrating his exploits. The accompanying verses 'Goshpadikrita-varisham' and 'Yatra yatra Raghunatha-kirtanam' are equally beloved, the latter portraying Hanuman as the ever-present, tearful devotee at every kirtan of Rama.