śrī hanumat sahasranāma stotram

For this great mantra of Sri Hanuman Sahasranama Stotram, Sri Ramachandra is the Rishi, Anushtup is the Chhanda (meter), Sri Hanuman, the great Rudra, is the deity; Hrim, Srim, Hraum, Hram is the Bija; Srim is the Shakti; Kilikila Bubukarena is the Kilakam; Lankavidhvamsana is the Kavacham; I invoke this for the pacification of all my afflictions and for the accomplishment of all my works.

One should meditate upon Him who has the radiance of molten gold, whose eyes are reddish-crimson, who is surrounded by Sugriva and others, and who is adorned with yellow garments.

He who turned the vast ocean into a mere footprint, who has his tail as his crest, who is the Lord, who bears the Jnana-mudra (gesture of knowledge), and who is adorned with all ornaments.

I meditate upon Hanuman, who with His left hand has pulled the face of the ten-headed (Ravana), and whose right arm is raised aloft.

Hanuman, the bestower of auspiciousness, the son of Vayu (the Wind God), the embodiment of Rudra, the master of wisdom, the ageless one, the deathless one, the hero of heroes, the dweller of the village, and the refuge of the people.

The bestower of wealth, the formless one, the brave, the lord of treasures, the sage, the golden-eyed one, the giver of boons, the eloquent one, the destroyer of Sita's sorrow.

Shiva, Sharva, the Supreme, the Unmanifest, the Manifest-Unmanifest, the Bearer of the Earth, the tawny-haired, the tawny-furred, He who is attainable through the Vedas, the Eternal.

He is beginningless, the Lord, the divine one, the cause of the universe, and the refuge of humanity. He is the bestower of health, the Lord of the universe, the master of the world, and the Lord of the monkeys.

The effulgent one, Rama, the devotee of Rama, the lord of auspicious nature, the sustainer of the universe, the embodiment of the universe, the form of the universe, and the protector of the universe.

The Soul of the Universe, worshipped by the universe, the universe itself, the supporter of the universe, the sun, the mover of the universe, the one attainable by the universe, the object of meditation for the universe, the one who holds the digits of the moon.

He who leaps (Plavangama), the best of monkeys, the eldest, the knower, the wanderer of the forest, the child, the old, the youth, the truth, the one reachable by truth, the friend, and the unborn.

The son of Anjana, the unfaltering one, the dweller at the edge of the village, the supporter of the earth; he who embodies the worlds of Bhuh, Bhuvah, Svah, Mahah, Janah, Tapah, and the imperishable one.

He who is Truth, he who is attained through the Omkara, the Pranava (the primordial sound), the all-pervading, the stainless. He who is the establisher of righteousness, the beloved of Rama, and dear to Phalguna (Arjuna).

He who made the ocean like the hoof-print of a cow, whose desires are fulfilled, the lord of the earth, the destroyer of demons, the lotus-eyed one, and the one who is affectionate to those who seek refuge.

He who is the giver of life to Janki (Sita), the destroyer of the life of the Rakshasas, the complete one, the truth, the one wearing yellow garments, and possessed of the splendor of the sun.

The remover of Mount Drona, the bearer of the Shakti weapon, the slayer of the Shakti-wielding demon, the slayer of Aksha, the messenger of Rama, and the destroyer of the life of Shakinīs.

He who destroys enemies with the sound of 'Bhu', he who crushes the mountain of pride, he who is the cause and the causeless, he who is tall (lofty), the creator of the universe, and the teacher of the world.

Lord of the universe, leader of the universe, ruler of the universe, lord of the people, shelter of the universe, Hari, lord of Sri (Lakshmi), and the destroyer of Garuda's pride.

He whose banner bears the emblem of Arjuna, the son of Vayu, he who has a white tail, he who possesses immeasurable splendor, he whose source is Brahman, the tail (support) of the Supreme Brahman, and he who fulfills the wishes of Rama.

Accompanied by Sugriva and others, the wise one, the monkey, the Lord of monkeys, abiding for the duration of a Kalpa, the immortal, the graceful one, and the eternally auspicious one.

He is the bestower of righteous intellect, good destination, worldly enjoyment, and liberation; he is the bestower of fame, he is fame itself, he is the granter of glory, he is like the ocean, he is the bestower of prosperity, and he is auspiciousness itself.

The god who crossed the ocean, the destroyer of the fear of worldly existence, the one who bound Vali, the conqueror of the universe, and the one who is established in the universe.

The enemy of Lanka, the Lord of Time, the destroyer of the palace of the King of Lanka, the dwelling place of all living beings, the indweller of all (Vasudeva), the repository of wealth, and the Lord of the three worlds.

He who has the form of Sri Rama, who is Krishna (the dark-complexioned one), the destroyer of the palaces of Lanka; who is Krishna (the attractive one), praised by Krishna, peaceful, the bestower of peace, and the creator of the universe.

The consumer of the universe, the slayer of death, the celibate, the conqueror of the senses, the one who ascends upwards, the possessor of a tail, the one adorned with a garland, and the one who destroys demons with his tail.

The son of the wind god, the heroic one, the killer of demons, the bestower of victory; the one who brings auspiciousness to the world, the holy one, and the one whose hearing and chanting (of his name) is meritorious.

Of holy fame, of holy song, the purifier of the world’s purifiers, the Lord of the Devas, the one with infinite hair, and the establisher of devotion to Rama.

The one who is meditated upon, the one who is the object of meditation, the witness of the universe, the consciousness, the embodiment of pure consciousness, the bestower of knowledge, the giver of life, the life-force, the life of the universe, and the wind-god.

He who is dear to Vibhishana, the valiant one, the bestower of success to those who seek refuge under the Peepal tree, the accomplished one, the shelter of the accomplished, time itself, and he who is worshipped by the destroyer of time (Shiva).

He who dwells in the destruction of the Lord of Lanka, the burner of Lanka, the Supreme Lord; He whose eyes are the moon, sun, and fire, the fire of time, the ender of the dissolution.

He who is of tawny hue, who is reddish-brown, who is the bestower of merit, who abides in the twelve zodiac signs, who is the support of all, whose nature is immeasurable, and who is the warder off of Revati and other (inauspicious stars).

He who saved the life of Lakshmana, he who is the cause of Sita's life, he who constantly meditates on Rama, he who is the master of the senses, he who is a devotee of Vishnu, he who has matted hair, and he who is powerful.

He who destroys the pride of the enemies of the gods, the invoker of sacrifices, the supporter, the creator, the Lord of the universe, the protector of cities and villages, the pure, the enlightened, and the eternal.

He who is taintless, immutable, beyond the three qualities (gunas), and formidable; he who is Hanuman, difficult to be propitiated, attained through penance, and the Supreme Lord.

He who removes the intense sorrow arising from the separation from Janaki (Sita), the son of Parashara (or the destroyer of enemies), he who is the embodiment of speech, he who exists in the form of both truth and untruth, he who is the cause of all, and he who is beyond Prakriti (nature).

The bestower of fortune, the pure one, the leader, the burner of Lanka with his tail, the one who bound the demons with his tail, and the beloved of the enemy of the demons (Rama).

He who steals the shadows, the Lord of all beings, the Lord of the worlds, the bestower of the ultimate destination, the King of the monkeys, the embodiment of wrath, and He whose eyes are reddened with anger.

He who removes anger, he who removes distress, he who bestows the boon of fearlessness upon his devotees, he who is compassionate to his devotees, the Lord of the universe, he who is invoked by many, and the destroyer of the cities of the enemies.

Agni (the Fire god), Vibhavasu (the Sun), Bhāsvān (the luminous one), Yama (the Lord of Death), Nirṛti, Varuṇa (the Lord of Waters), Vāyugatimān (the one who possesses the speed of the wind), Vāyu (the Wind god), Kubera (the Lord of Wealth), and Īśvara (the Lord).

The Sun, the Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, Ketu, the sustainer of the winds, the creator, the destroyer, and the son of the wind.

He who turned the enemies of the gods into mosquitoes, the slayer of demons, the destroyer of the demon Madhu, the fulfiller of desires, the monkey, the protector of desires, the tawny-colored one, and the life of the universe.

He whose lotus feet are the Bhagirathi (Ganga), who is expert in constructing the bridge (Setu), who is Svaha, Svadha, the oblation (Havis), the food offered to the ancestors (Kavya), the carrier of oblations (Agni), and the illuminator.

He who is self-effulgent, the great hero, the sweet one, possessor of immeasurable prowess, he who leaps and leaps again, he who is of swift movement, the bestower of the right path, and the supreme person.

The Soul of the universe, the source of the universe, the end of the universe, and the Infinite. Sinless, stainless, the Great One, and the ego of the great.

Ether, air, earth, water, fire, space, time, and the One; the knower of the field, the protector of the field, and the One who made the ocean a mere puddle.

He is of golden form, ancient, moving in the sky, moving on the earth, and the primal teacher (Manu). He is the creator (Hiranyagarbha), the soul of the cosmic thread (Sutratma), the king of kings, and the lord of the people.

The one who is known through Vedanta, the one who is the embodiment of Udgitha, the one whose limbs are the Vedas, and the one who has mastered the Vedas; the one who resides in every village, the one who grants immediate realization, and the mine of all virtues.

He who is adorned with stars, the soul of all beings, the celestial cow (Surabhi), the wish-fulfilling tree, the wish-fulfilling gem (Chintamani), the repository of all virtues, the gateway to all living beings, and the most supreme.

He whose fame is sanctifying, he who is the destroyer of the cities (Tripura), the wise one, the lord of the night (the moon-faced one). He whose kilkila (joyous/fierce) roar terrifies ghosts, spirits, and goblins.

He who removes the three debts, the subtle, the gross, the omnipresent, the Supreme Person. He who cures epilepsy (and forgetfulness), the rememberer, the Vedas, the hymns, the scriptures, and the eternal law.

He is the gateway to heaven, the gateway to the world, and the gateway to liberation; He is the Lord of ascetics. He is the embodiment of sound, the supreme Brahman, and the ancient primordial Brahman.

One, many, the people, white (pure), self-effulgent, undisturbed. The light of lights, beginningless, and the embodiment of Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas.

The destroyer of darkness, the supportless One, the formless One, the mine of virtues, the refuge of virtues, the embodiment of virtues, the one with a massive body, and the one of immense fame.

He who has a massive bow, massive feet, a massive head, and a massive voice; he who has massive ears, a massive nose, massive arms, and a massive body.

With a massive throat, a massive body, a massive tail, and massive hands; of massive gait, massive in service, and the bestower of the fruits of the vast worlds.

He who possesses immense power, the granter of the fruits of great desires, the supreme Lord, praised by the great worlds, the Seer, the bestower of knowledge, and the teacher of the universe.

The preceptor of the gods, the speaker of truth, the expounder of Brahman, the master of arts, the one who traverses the seven nether worlds, and the one who resides on the Malaya Mountain.

Residing in the northern direction, the Lord of Sri (Lakshmi), controlled by divine herbs, the one who moves in the sky, the monkey, the king of monkeys, the ancient one, and the one whose life is breath.

The eloquent one, the Brahmana, the Yogi, the one attainable by yogis, the transcendent and the immanent, the one without beginning or end, the all-pervading, the Lord of Vaikuntha, the Lord of the Earth.

The Unconquered, the Conqueror of enemies, the Ever-Blissful, the Controller, the Protector of cows, the Lord of cows, the Warrior, the Time (Kala), the Radiant, and the Supreme of the supreme.

Swift as the mind, the eternal yogi, the destroyer of the fear of worldly existence. The bestower of Truth, the knower of Truth, the Reality, and the illuminator of Truth.

Pure, enlightened, eternally united, the embodiment of devotion, the chariot of the world, the dissolution, of immeasurable illusion, beyond illusion, and free from jealousy.

He who has conquered the demons by His divine illusion, He who has created the worlds through His divine illusion, He who is the resort of divine illusion, He who is untainted, He who is the ordainer of divine illusion, and He who is ever blissful.

He who is happiness personified, the giver of happiness, the serpent (in the form of Ananta), the one praised by Lord Maheshwara, the Great Lord, the one who is firm in his vow of truth, the one who takes the form of Sharabha, and the purifier of the Kali age.

(He is) the essence, the knower of essence, the one who is honored, the form, the eye, the sound of the Vedas, the sense of smell, the scent, the sense of touch, the touch, and the one who dwells in the sacred sound 'Hing'.

He who is attainable only by the process of negation (neti, neti), who loves the devotional service of Vaikuntha, who is the Lord of the mountains (Girish), the beloved of Girija (Parvati), Durvasa, the poet, and Angira.

Bhrigu, Vashistha, Chyavana, Narada, Tumburu, Hara, the field of the universe, the seed of the universe, the eye of the universe, and the protector of the universe.

The priest, the patron, the sacred fire, and the ancestors; faith, intellect, forgiveness, drowsiness, the mantra, the one who counsels, and the divine being.

The King of kings, the Lord of the earth, the well-established one, the wearer of garlands, the Charioteer of the world, the Eternal one, the fulfiller of all desires, and the supreme bestower of boons to His devotees.

The leader of the Ganas, the Lord of creation (Keshava), the brother, the father, the mother, and the son of the Wind God (Maruti); the thousand-headed one, the thousand-faced one, the thousand-eyed one, and the thousand-footed one.

Conqueror of lust, consumer of lust, the embodiment of desire, granter of desired fruits, carrier of the signet ring, destroyer of demons, remover of the earth’s burden, and the powerful one.

He who possesses nails and fangs as weapons, who is a devotee of Vishnu, who grants fearlessness to his devotees, who destroys arrogance, who bestows glory, who has a form consisting of a hundred fangs, and who is the embodiment of virtues.

He is the Great Treasure, the Highly Fortunate One, the Great Splendor, the Bestower of Great Prosperity; He is the Great Form, the Great Yogi, the Great Radiant One, and the Great Effulgence.

He who performs great deeds, who possesses a great resonant voice, who is the greatest mantra, and who is of great intellect. He who possesses great tranquility, who is most generous, who is the embodiment of the Great God (Shiva), and who is all-pervading.

He whose actions are like Rudra’s, whose deeds are formidable, whose navel is like a jewel, who is the creator of scriptures, who crossed the ocean, who is perfected, whose duty is truth, and who is the giver of joy.

Conqueror of enemies, Victorious, the Moon-like, Success-bringer, Lord of the wind's vehicle, the Life-force, the Creator, the Thousand-rayed, the Giver of liberation, and the Greatly munificent.

He whose objects are accomplished, the bestower of success, the perfected one, whose resolve is immutable, the cause of all attainments. He who treads upon the seven nether worlds and is worshipped by the assembly of the seven sages.

The hero who leaped across the seven oceans, whose mighty realm extends over the seven continents, the bestower of happiness in a kingdom with seven constituents, and who is served by the seven Divine Mothers.

He who is the sole crown of the seven worlds, the one invoked through the seven types of fire offerings, the shelter of the seven musical notes, the one praised by the seven Saman chants, and the refuge of the seven nether worlds.

He is the treasure house of the seven Vedic meters, the embodiment of the seven meters, and the refuge of the seven worlds. He is the bestower of intelligence, the giver of fame, the remover of sorrow, and the destroyer of misfortune.

He who controls all, destroys the defects of the womb, grants sons and grandsons, silences the mouths of opponents, and appeases those with an angry mind.

The destroyer of others' black magic, the remover of sorrows, the bestower of liberation from bondage. The supporter of the nine-gated city (the body), the dweller within the nine-gated city.

He who is praised by Nara and Narayana, the supreme Lord of the nine Nathas, he who wears a girdle, who is armored, who bears a sword, who is radiant, and whose charioteer is the conqueror (Arjuna).

Whose tail is extended over many yojanas, who destroys demons with his tail, who is the slayer of the wicked, and the subduer who eradicates demonic spirits and possessions.

Destroyer of the influences of evil spirits affecting children, leader of Dharma, the compassionate one. The performer of fierce deeds, possessor of fierce speed, possessor of fierce eyes, and the one who is equal to Indra.

Praised by Indra, worthy of praise, the praise itself, the praiser, possessor of great strength, endowed with all virtues, focused, and the destroyer of demons.

He who is the forest fire to the demons, the Lord of Brahma, the bearer of Goddess Lakshmi, and affectionate to His devotees. He who is the roar of the clouds, whose form is the clouds, and who prevents the rain of the clouds.

He who is the cause of life to the clouds, he who is dark-hued like the clouds, he who is the supreme soul, the son of the Wind-god, the supporter, and the expert in the knowledge of the Absolute Truth.

He is infallible, the granter of fruitful outcomes, the bestower of desires, and the destroyer of misfortunes. He is the meaning of all things, the remover of calamities, the capable one, and the servant of Rama.

The one who grants desires, the fortunate one, the enemy of demons, the lotus-eyed one, the self-existent one. The one who attracts all, the pure-souled one, the storehouse of knowledge, the lord of the gods.

The lifter of the mountain, eternal, the builder of the bridge, the charioteer of Rama, blissful, the supreme bliss, the fish (Matsya), the tortoise (Kurma), and the one who rests in the ocean.

Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Jamadagnija (Parashurama), Rama, Krishna, Shiva, Buddha, Kalki, Ramashraya (the refuge of Rama), and Hari.

Nandi, Bhringi, Chandi, Ganesha, and the one served by the ganas; the presiding lord of actions, the delight of the devas, the resting place, and the lord of the world.

Lord of the universe, Lord of the monkeys, abode of all, eternal refuge. Praised by Sugriva and others, self-controlled, performer of all actions, one who traverses by jumping.

He who tore apart the demons with his nails, who is expert in combat with nails, who is skillful, possessor of great wealth, and who is (manifest as) Shesha, Vasuki, and Takshaka.

He is of golden complexion, powerful, the conqueror of foes, the destroyer of sins, the lamp of liberation, the embodiment of liberation, the Garuda, the serpent, and the preceptor.

He who destroys the pride of enemies with the sound 'Klee', the breaker of mountains, he who has a body as hard as adamant, he who has a face as hard as adamant, and he who wards off the thunderbolts (misfortunes) of his devotees.

He who has sharp claws as weapons, who has a neck adorned with a jewel, who is garlanded with flames, and who is radiant like the sun. He who possesses immense prowess, who is scorching, and who is the remover of the sorrows of his devotees.

(He is) the refuge, the life, the enjoyer, the one with various activities, and the restless one. (He is) the one established in Himself, the destroyer of His own ill-health, the destroyer of sorrows, and the son of the Wind god.

He is the Wind (Pavana), the Purifier (Pavana), the Beloved (Kanta), the One who resides in the hearts of devotees (Bhaktanga), the Patient One (Sahana), and the Powerful One (Bala). He is the enemy of Meghanada (Indrajit) and the destroyer of the demons slain by Meghanada.

The Perishable, the Imperishable, the Humble-souled, the Lord of Monkeys, the Refuge of the virtuous, He whose throat is beautiful, He whose throat is dark (like Shiva), the Helper, and the Great Leader.

He is neither gross nor subtle, He is the splendor (Bharga), the destroyer of the cycle of birth and death, the essence of spiritual wisdom, well-versed in spiritual knowledge, and the wise one.

He who is stainless, the cause of truth, the bestower of truth, and the one realized through truth; He who contains truth within, whose form is truth, the embodiment of truth, and who possesses truthful prowess.

He who is the life-linga of Anjana, born in the lineage of Vayu, the embodiment of the Vedas, of auspicious form, having the form of Rudra, beautiful, and one who assumes variegated forms.

He who is worshipped by Mainaka, who has a subtle vision, who is victorious, who is the embodiment of victory, who has traversed the entire circle of directions, who is the manifestation of Rudra, and who has revealed his immense valor.

He whose throat is shaped like a conch, he who has a pleasant disposition, he who has a short nose, he who has a wolf-like belly, he who has pendulous lips, he who wears earrings, he who is adorned with a wonderful garland, and he who is the best among those who know Yoga.

The wise, the poet, the embodiment of bliss, the destroyer of great sins, the son of Phalguni (Arjuna), the composed, the essence of Yoga, and the one intent on Yoga.

He is the knower of Yoga, the creator of Yoga, the source of Yoga, and He who is clad in the quarters (the sky). His form is composed of all the letters from 'A' to 'Ksha'.

He who has a face like a mortar, who is praised by the Siddhas, who is the Supreme Lord, whose shanks, knees, and hands are well-knit, and who wears a tuft of hair.

He is of excellent conduct, of infinite righteousness, and devoted to Lord Narayana. He is ever-victorious, omnipresent, radiant, all-consuming, and eternal.

He who imitates Rudra, he who shakes trees, he who causes earthquakes, he who is the stream of qualities (Guna-pravaha), he who is the thread of the soul (Sutratma), he who is free from attachment, and he who is fond of praises.

Destroyer of the fear of the Naga maidens, the fulfiller of all desires, the bearer of the skull, the favorable one, the eternal, the one who is the destruction of obstacles, the one who is free from danger, and the one who has mastered the Vedas.

Imperishable, the Supreme Person, Lord of the worlds, three-eyed, powerful, firm, the fruit of the eight-fold yoga, true to his vows, and lauded by many.

He who resides in the cremation ground, who is capable of driving away spirits, who is intent on the five-syllabled mantra, who is the source of the five mothers, who is the delighter, and who is the banner.

He who is worshipped by the multitude of Yoginis, the destroyer of enemies, the possessor of infinite valor, the celibate whose body is controlled by the senses, the wielder of the staff, and the one who embodies the ten forms.

He who is beyond the phenomenal world, He who follows righteous conduct, He who has a brave army, He who destroys enemies, He who is enlightened, He who is joyful, He who is bliss itself, He who is the Lord of Agni (the seven-tongued one), and He who supports the world.

The support of the city of nine gates, ever-fresh, the singer of Sama Veda. The abode of the six energy centers, the destroyer of the fear of the celestial world, the bestower of honor, and the source of joy.

He who brings all under control, the possessor of power, the infinite, the source of infinite auspiciousness, the one who manifests in eight forms, the leader, the one of unique form, and the one whose voice is beautiful.

He is the one who bears the banner of smoke, the one who bears the great banner, the one whose banner is truth, the great warrior, the one who is fond of Nandi, the independent one, the one who wears a waistband, and the one who is fond of the damaru drum.

He who has reddish limbs, who is like the blazing fire, who is the six seasons, who is the destroyer, the Lord, the enjoyer of fruits, the one holding fruits in His hands, and the bestower of the fruits of all actions.

He is the Lord of Dharma, the fruit of Dharma, Dharma itself, the bestower of Dharma, and the bestower of wealth. He is the knower of the twenty-five principles, the Savior, and is deeply devoted to the Absolute Brahman.

He who dwells in the three paths, the terrible one, the destroyer of all the wicked, the Lord of energy, the Lord of the waters, the wielder of the spear, the wearer of garlands, and the moon-like one.

He who is clad in red garments, who is red in complexion, adorned with red garlands; who wears a forest-flower garland, possesses beautiful limbs, is white in complexion, clad in white garments, and is ever youthful.

Victorious, whose retinue is invincible, thousand-faced, the wise one, the destroyer of Shakinīs, Dākinīs, Yakshas, Rakshasas, and evil spirits.

The One born instantly, the One of swift movement, the Embodiment of knowledge, the Giver of fame, the Radiance of Shambhu (Shiva), the Universal Monarch, the Devotee of Vishnu, and the One who moves by jumping (the monkey-god).

He who knows the ninety-four mantras, he who destroys the strength and pride of the son of Pulastya (Ravana), he who grants all kinds of prosperity, he who is possessed of glory, and he who increases the love of Angada.

The source of memory, the Lord of the celestials, the destroyer of the fear of worldly existence, the supreme One, possessing the divine retinue, the glorious, the fierce, and the fulfiller of all desires.

He is the one who moves constantly (the wind), the life-breath of all beings, a bee at the lotus feet of Rama, blue-colored, lover of those who are blue-colored, and a true friend.

The messenger of Rama, the friend of the world, the indwelling soul, the beautiful one, the one who meditates on Sri Rama, the courageous one, always praised by the Kimpurushas.

He who is intimately involved in Rama’s work, the pure one, the goal, the ailment-free, he of blessed renown, supreme bliss, and the beloved charioteer of the Supreme Lord.

The Lord of the worlds, the bestower of liberation, the cause of all causes. The possessor of immense strength, the great hero, the one who can cross the ocean, the preceptor.

The Savior, the Blessed One, the Protector, the Giver of well-being, the All-auspicious, the Witness of all worlds, the One worshipped by all gods, and the foremost in the service of the feet of Shri Rama accompanied by Sita.

Whoever reads this thousand-name hymn daily, their multitude of sorrows is quickly destroyed, and their prosperity grows forever.

The four types of control surely become his, without a doubt; kings, princes, state officials, and ministers.

By reciting this [stotram] during the three times [of day] for three fortnights, [auspicious results] are seen. For those who chant it at the base of an Ashvattha tree, there is no fear caused by enemies.

By reciting this (hymn) during the three junctures of the day, success will be within one's reach. A person who rises during the Brahma Muhurta (the hour before dawn) and recites it daily (attains this).

He also attains all worldly and otherworldly fruits, there is no doubt in this. For those engaged in battle, it becomes the destroyer of enemies.

It alleviates fevers and epilepsy, wards off diseases like abdominal tumors, and bestows the happiness of imperial prosperity upon those who chant it.

Whoever reads this daily, or causes it to be read with a focused mind, attains all their desires by the grace of the son of Vayu.