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Hanuman Ashtaka English

Neeb Karori Baba MaharajjiWho in this world doesn't know, Oh Monkey, that your name is the "Reliever of Suffering?"

Because of his fear of Bali, the king of the monkeys, Surgrva, lived on a hill. He couldn't leave because a saint had cursed him, but he longed to see the Lord of Lords, Sri Ram. Who else but you could find a solution to this? Seeing Ram coming on the road, you took the form of Brahmin, and brought Ram to Sugriva, relieving Sugriva's suffering. Relieve the suffering of this servant of yours the same way.

Who in this world doesn't know, Oh Monkey, that your name is the "Reliever of Suffering?"


You went with Angad to search for Sita. Sugriva had proclaimed that any monkey who returned without knowledge of Sita's whereabouts would be killed. All the monkeys were tired after searching and were by the shore of the ocean. It was then that you brought word of Sita, saving everyone's life

Who in this world doesn't know, Oh Monkey, that your name is the "Reliever of Suffering?"

Ravana ordered the demoness to frighten Sita. Sita asked the demoness to help her put an end to her sorrow. At that time, you, Lord Hanuman, killed the great demon. When Sita was asking for fire from the ashoka tree, you dropped Ram's ring down to her and relieved her sufferings.

Who in this world doesn't know, Oh Monkey, that your name is the "Reliever of Suffering?"

Laxman was fatally hit in the chest by an arrow, shot by Ravana's son. After killing Rhim (Ravana's son) you brought the doctor Sushena and his whole house. Then you went back and brought the whole mountain with the sajeevan herb on it. This is how you saved Laxman's life.

Who in this world doesn't know, Oh Monkey, that your name is the "Reliever of Suffering?"

Ravana waged an invisible war and bound Ram and His whole army in nooses of poisonous snakes. Everyone was suffering from this illusion and couldn't get free. Then you brought Garuda who freed them all from the serpents and saved them all from their great terror.

Who in this world doesn't know, Oh Monkey, that your name is the "Reliever of Suffering?"

Ahiravana took Ram and Laxman to the netherworld, to sacrifice them to the Goddess during a puja. Only you could help them by following to the netherworld, rescuing them and killing Ahiravana.

Who in this world doesn't know, Oh Monkey, that your name is the "Reliever of Suffering?"

You have done so many great deeds for the Gods, Oh Great Brave Hanuman, just think, what hardship is there that a poor man like me could have that you can't remove? Come quickly, Oh Hanuman, and relieve all my troubles.

Who in this world doesn't know, Oh Monkey, that your name is the "Reliever of Suffering?"

Red Monkey, with the red body
And shining red countenance
Your body is like a lightening bolt and you are the destroyer of demons
Victory, Victory, Victory to You, Lord of Monkeys
When you were a child, you swallowed the sun, plunging the three worlds into darkness and terrifying the whole universe. No one could free the world of this calamity, so the Gods came and prayed to you. Then you set the sun free.