Sri Anjaneya Dandakam
shree aanjaneya dand'akam'
shree aanjaneyam' prasannaanjaneyam' prabhaadivyakaayam' prakeerti pradaayam' bhaje vaayuputram' bhaje vaalagaatram' bhajeham' pavitram'
bhaje sooryamitram' bhaje rudraroopam' bhaje brahmatejam' bat'anchun prabhaatambu saayantramun neenaamasankeertanal jesi
nee roopu varninchi neemeeda ne dand'akam' bo'kkat'in jeya nee moortigaavinchi neesundaram' be'nchi nee daasadaasund'avai
raamabhaktund'anai ninnu nego'lche'dan nee kat'aakshambunan joochite ved'ukal chesite naa mo'raalinchite nannu rakshinchite
anjanaadevi garbhaanvayaa deva ninne'ncha nene'ntavaad'an dayaashaalivai joochiyun daatavai brochiyun daggaran nilchiyun do'lli
sugreevukun-mantrivai svaami kaaryaarthamai yegi shreeraama saumitrulam' joochi vaarinvichaarinchi sarveshu boojinchi yabbhaanujum' bant'u gaavinchi
vaalinin jampinchi kaakutthsa tilakun kri'paadri'sht'i veekshinchi kishkindhakete'nchi shreeraama kaaryaarthamai lanka kete'nchiyun
lankinin jampiyun lankanun gaalchiyunya bhbhoomijam' joochi yaanandamuppo'ngi yaayungarambichchi
yaaratnamun de'chchi shreeraamunakunnichchi santoshamunyesi sugreevunin yangadun jaambavantu nnalunneelulan good'i
yaasetuvun daat'i vaanarulmookalai pe'nmookalai yaadaityulan drunchagaa raavanund'anta kaalaagni rudrund'ugaa vachchi
brahmaand'amainat't'i yaa shaktininvaichi yaalakshanun moorchhano'ndimpagaanappud'e neevu sanjeevininde'chchi saumitrikinnichchi praanambu rakshimpagaa
kumbhakarnaadula nveerulam' bora shreeraama baanaagni vaarandarin raavanun jampagaa nanta lokambu laanandamai yund'a
navvel'anu nvibheeshunun ved'ukan dod'ukan vachchi pat't'aabhishekambu cheyinchi, seetaamahaadevinin de'chchi shreeraamukunnichchi,
yantannayodhyaapurinyo'chchi pat't'aabhishekambu sam'rambhamaiyunna neekanna naake'vvarun goormi leranchu manninchi shreeraamabhakta prashastambugaa
ninnu sevinchi nee keertanal chesinan paapamullbaayune bhayamulun deerune bhaagyamul galgune saamraajyamul galgu sampattulun kalguno
vaanaraakaara yobhakta mandaara yopunya sanchaara yodheera yoveera neeve samastambugaa no'ppi yaataaraka brahma mantrambu pat'hiyinchuchun sthirammugan vajradehambunun daalchi shreeraama shreeraamayanchun manah'pootamaina e'ppud'un tappakan talatunaa jihvayandund'i nee deerghadehammu trailokya sanchaarivai raama naamaankitadhyaanivai brahmatejambunan raudraneejvaala kallola haaveera hanumanta omkaara shabdambulan bhoota pretambulan be'n pishaachambulan shaakinee d'haakineetyaadulan gaalidayyambulan needu vaalambunan jut't'i nelambad'am' go't't'i neemusht'i ghaatambulan
baahudand'ambulan romakhand'ambulan drunchi kaalaagni rudrund'avai neevu brahmaprabhaabhaasitambaina needivya tejambunun joochi
raarori naamuddu narasim'ha yanchun dayaadri'sht'i veekshinchi nannelu naasvaamiyo yaanjaneyaa namaste sadaa brahmachaaree
namaste namovaayuputraa namaste namah'
Meaning
The Sri Anjaneya Dandakam is a grand and rhythmic hymn praising Lord Hanuman — the son of Vayu, embodiment of power, devotion, and divine grace.
It begins with an invocation of Hanuman’s radiant form — resplendent like the morning sun, the friend of Surya, and the powerful Rudra incarnation who blesses those who chant His name.
The devotee then recounts Hanuman’s heroic deeds — acting as Sugriva’s minister, slaying Vali, discovering Sita in Lanka, burning the city, delivering Rama’s ring, and bringing the Sanjeevini herb to revive Lakshmana.
He is portrayed as the symbol of unwavering service, intelligence, and pure devotion — the living expression of Rama-nama.
Hanuman’s form, glowing with Brahmic brilliance and Rudra’s fire, is said to destroy all evil — demons, spirits, fears, and ignorance itself.
Chanting this Dandakam strengthens the mind, removes obstacles, grants courage and confidence, and brings divine protection.
It is not just a prayer — it’s a declaration of surrender and strength, where the devotee offers body and soul at Hanuman’s feet.
The hymn ends with complete surrender: “O son of Anjana, son of Vayu, eternal celibate, embodiment of compassion — I bow to You forever.”
Summary:
The Sri Anjaneya Dandakam is a powerful hymn celebrating Hanuman’s courage, service to Lord Rama, and divine glory.
It traces His heroic acts and divine qualities, reminding devotees of His unbreakable will and boundless love for Rama.
Reciting this hymn invokes Hanuman’s protection, dispels fear and negativity, and awakens unwavering devotion within the heart.
It is said that those who chant this Dandakam sincerely are guarded by Hanuman Himself, gaining strength, fearlessness, and peace.
The Sri Anjaneya Dandakam thus stands as both a poem of surrender and a mantra of invincible faith — uniting strength, humility, and pure bhakti in one breath.
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