Traditionally, the Manojavam Sloka is recited as a Dhyana Sloka to Lord Hanuman, especially during Puja or before chanting Hanuman Chalisa or Mantras.
It mainly acts as an invocation of Lord Hanuman to recollect and remember the several aspects of Lord Hanuman and prepares the mind to focus on the Lord.
This divine sloka primarily explains the various attributes of the Lord, along with several aspects related to his incarnation. The Sloka ends seeking the refuge of Hanuman.
Reciting the Manojavam Marauta Tulya Vegam Sloka along with Hanuman Mantras before sadhana or worship helps to clear obstacles and energise the devotee, while also providing divine protection.
Let’s get into the details of this sacred Sloka.
Manojavam Sloka in Sanskrit, IAST English lyrics with Meaning
मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगं जितेन्द्रियं बुद्धिमतां वरिष्ठम्।
वातात्मजं वानरयूथमुख्यं श्रीरामदूतं शरणं प्रपद्ये॥
Manojavaṃ Mārutatulyavegaṃ Jitendriyaṃ Buddhimatāṃ Variṣṭham।
Vātātmajaṃ Vānarayūthamukhyaṃ Śrīrāmadūtaṃ Śaraṇaṃ Prapadye॥
Meaning: The one who is fast like the mind, whose speed is equal to that of the Wind, who has overcome the effects of indriyas or senses. The foremost one among the wise beings, O the son of Lord Vayu and the important one among the Vanaras. The messenger of Lord Rama, I surrender to you and seek your refuge.
Word-by-Word Meaning of this Hanuman Sloka
Manojavam – with the speed of mind or thought (Mano means mind and Java means speed)
Maruta – Wind
Tulya Vegam – with the equal speed (of Wind)
Jithendriyam – Conquering(Jit) the Indriyas or Senses
Bhuddhimatam – Among the Wise beings
Varistham – Excellent one
Vata – Wind God or Lord Vayu
Atmajam – Son of
Vanara yutha – Among the Vanaras (monkey warriors)
Mukhyam – Important
Sri Rama – Lord Sri Rama
Dutam – Messenger of (Rama)
Sharanam – Refuge
Prapadye – my respectful obeisances
Benefits of Chanting the Manojavam Sloka
Alongside clearing the obstacles and energising the devotee, the Manojavam Hanuman sloka brings several benefits. They are:
- Removes Fear and builds courage
- Removes Negativity
- Invokes Hanuman’s Protection
- Ward off Evil effects
- Increases inner strength
- Awakens Spiritual energy
