Among the Hanuman Slokas, the Buddhir Balam Yasho Dhairyam stands out for its details on the benefits that one obtains by contemplating Lord Hanuman. This Sloka indirectly expresses the importance of Lord Hanuman.
The Sloka encourages devotees to recollect the stories and attributes of Lord Hanuman, reflecting on his life and deeds, so that these repeated thoughts can themselves become a form of meditation.
When devotees chant this Sloka early in the morning or evening, or before starting any work, it gives them a sense of calmness and power that helps them move toward their desired path.
Reciting the Buddhir Balam Yasho Dhairyam sloka is said to provide the qualities outlined in the Sloka, such as intelligence, bodily vitality, fame and so on. All these benefits are essential to overcome personal challenges.
Let us look into this sacred Sloka in detail.
Buddhir Balam Yasho Dhairyam with Lyrics and Meaning
बुद्धिर्बलं यशो धैर्यं
निर्भयत्वमरोगताम्।
अजाड्यं वाक्पटुत्वं च
हनुमत्स्मरणाद्भवेत्॥
Buddhir Balaṁ Yaśo Dhairyaṁ
Nirbhayatvam Arogatām।
Ajāḍyaṁ Vākpaṭutvaṁ Ca
Hanumat-Smaraṇād Bhavet॥
Meaning: By thinking (Remembrance) of Lord Hanuman, one gains intelligence, strength, fame, courage, fearlessness, health, Clarity of thought, and eloquence of speech.
Word-by-Word Meaning of this Hanuman Sloka
Buddhir – intelligence
Balam – Strength or Physical Power
Yasho – Fame and honour in society
Dhairyam – Courage
Nirbhayatvam – Being fearless (fearlessness)
Arogyatam – Health and well-being
Ajadhyam – Clarity of thought/Alertness
Vakpatutvam cha – and Eloquence of Speech
Hanumanth – by Lord Hanuman
Smaranath – remembrance or thinking about
Bhaveth – May they be attained.
