About this stotra
Lord Hanuman is a revered deity in Hindu tradition, known for his immense strength, unwavering devotion, and selfless service to Lord Rama. He is a central figure in the Ramayana and is worshipped for his ability to overcome obstacles and provide protection.
This shloka praises Lord Hanuman, highlighting his distinctive features and divine qualities. The verse describes Lord Hanuman as having a radiant red face, symbolizing his vibrant energy and vitality. His form is compared to gold, emphasizing his divine and majestic appearance. The verse also mentions his residence at the base of the Parijata tree, a celestial tree known for its beauty and fragrance, signifying his connection to the divine realm. The shloka refers to him as the son of the wind god, Pavan, underscoring his swift and powerful nature. Devotees recite this shloka to meditate on Lord Hanuman's attributes, seeking his blessings for strength, wisdom, and the removal of obstacles in their lives.
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Verse 1
Anjaneya Mati Patalananam – Verse 1
आंजनेय मति पाटलाननं कांचनादि कमनीय विग्रहम् ।
पारिजात तरुमूलवासिनं भावयामि पवमान नंदनम् ॥
āṃjaneya mati pāṭalānanaṃ kāṃcanādi kamanīya vigraham .
pārijāta tarumūlavāsinaṃ bhāvayāmi pavamāna naṃdanam ..
Anjaneya, with his deep reddish face, with graceful posture like a golden mountain, resident at the base of the Parijata tree, I pray with respect to that pleasing son of Vayu.
Word by word
- आंजनेय (āñjaneya)
- son of Anjana (añjana:Anjana | eya:son of)
- मति (mati)
- intellect
- पाटलाननं (pāṭalānanaṃ)
- reddish face (pāṭala:reddish | ānanaṃ:face)
- कांचनादि (kāṃcanādi)
- like a golden mountain (kāṃcana:golden | ādi:like)
- कमनीय (kamanīya)
- graceful
- विग्रहम् (vigraham)
- form
- पारिजात (pārijāta)
- Parijata tree
- तरुमूलवासिनं (tarumūlavāsinaṃ)
- resident at the tree base (taru:tree | mūla:base | vāsinaṃ:resident)
- भावयामि (bhāvayāmi)
- I pray
- पवमान (pavamāna)
- Vayu
- नंदनम् (naṃdanam)
- pleasing son (nanda:pleasing | nam:son)