Apaduddharaka Hanuman Stotram

Overview

The Apaduddharaka Hanuman Stotram is a Sanskrit devotional hymn of 14 verses dedicated to Lord Hanuman, whose name in this context means "one who lifts from calamities." It belongs to the Vaishnava-Puranic tradition of Hanuman worship and is specifically composed for recitation during times of distress.

What are the benefits of chanting Apaduddharaka Hanuman Stotram?

• Chanting is said to provide protection from calamities and sudden misfortunes.
• It is recited to remove obstacles blocking one's goals or daily activities.
• Devotees use it to invoke courage and strength during difficult circumstances.
• The stotram is believed to grant success in endeavors when recited with intent.
• Regular recitation is held to fulfill sincere desires.

When is the best time to recite this?

This stotram may be recited at any time, but it is particularly recommended during periods of distress, fear, or when facing a specific danger or adversity. It can also be used as a daily protective prayer.

What is the historical and traditional background?

The exact authorship and date of this stotram are unknown, though its structure and content suggest a Puranic or Tantric origin, placing it broadly within the medieval period of Hindu devotional literature. An invocation referencing Vibhishana in the nyasa section links it to Ramayana narrative, where Vibhishana was a devoted follower of Rama and witness to Hanuman's deeds. This type of attribution, while not establishing Vibhishana as the composer, was common in stotram literature as a way to confer scriptural authority. The stotram circulates in various collections of Hanuman devotional hymns.

Available scripts

This text is available in 14 scripts: devanagari, tamil, telugu, kannada, malayalam, gujarati, bengali, iast, gurmukhi, oriya, assamese, sinhala, itrans, hk. Use the script selector above to switch between them.

Related Texts

• Hanuman Chalisa — the most widely recited Hindi devotional hymn dedicated to Hanuman, used similarly for protection and strength.
• Sankat Mochan Hanuman Ashtak — another eight-verse Sanskrit hymn that addresses Hanuman as the remover of troubles.