Manojavam Maruta Tulya Vegam
मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगं in English · English
Origin & Story
Hanuman dhyana shloka (closes the Hanuman Chalisa) · Traditional (associated with Tulsidas's Hanuman Chalisa) · Classical / Medieval
This is the cherished dhyana verse on Hanuman, known to millions as the concluding shloka of the Hanuman Chalisa. In four lines it captures the essence of Hanuman — swift as thought and wind, master of himself, wisest of the wise, son of Vayu, chief of the vanaras and the faithful messenger of Sri Ram — and the devotee takes refuge in Him. It is recited daily for strength, fearlessness and the removal of troubles.
✦ As told in scripture
It is said that one who takes refuge in Hanuman with this verse is freed from fear and obstacle — for the swift son of the wind hastens to the aid of all who call upon Sri Ram's messenger.
The Mantra
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Manojavam marutatulyavegam jitendriyam buddhimatam varishtham Vatatmajam vanarayuthamukhyam shriramadutam sharanam prapadye
Meaning:Swift as the mind, equal to the wind in speed, master of the senses, foremost among the wise, son of the Wind-god, chief of the vanara host, the messenger of Sri Ram — in Him (Hanuman) I take refuge.
Word-by-Word Meaning
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Benefits of Chanting मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगं
The famous dhyana verse of Hanuman recited at the close of the Hanuman Chalisa and in daily Hanuman worship.
Praises Hanuman's matchless speed, self-mastery, wisdom and devotion as Sri Ram's messenger — qualities the devotee prays to receive.
Chanted for courage, strength, protection from fear and the removal of troubles (sankat).
A complete prayer of surrender (sharanagati) to Hanuman in a single verse.
Short and powerful, ideal for daily recitation, especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
How to Chant मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगं
Recite with devotion, picturing Hanuman swift as the wind and ever in service of Sri Ram, and surrender to Him for strength and protection. It is traditionally chanted at the end of the Hanuman Chalisa. Repeat three times or more.
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