Om Hum Hanumate Namaha

"The seed-syllable mantra of Hanuman: a salutation invoking courage, strength, and devoted service"

Word by Word

Om — the primordial sound | Hum — seed syllable of protective power | Hanumate — to Hanuman | Namaha — salutations, I bow

Full Translation

This is the classic Bija (seed-syllable) mantra of Hanuman. "Hum" is the seed sound of fierce protective power; "Hanumate Namaha" means "salutations to Hanuman." Chanted together, the syllables are understood to awaken Hanuman's qualities in the practitioner — fearlessness, vitality, humility, and one-pointed devotion. Where longer Hanuman prayers tell his story, the Bija mantra distills his presence into a single breath.

Pronunciation Tips

OHM HOOM hah-noo-MAH-tay NAH-mah-hah

Traditional, public-domain text prepared by Kirtans.com — free to print for personal and group practice.

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