Udadhih Kramanahscaiva Lyrics with Meaning

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, where he plays a crucial role in the search for Sita and the battle against the demon king Ravana.
This shloka praises Lord Hanuman by highlighting his significant deeds and attributes. It mentions his ability to cross the ocean, an act that symbolizes his determination and power. The verse also acknowledges his role in alleviating Sita's sorrow, showcasing his compassion and dedication. Lord Hanuman is credited with saving Lakshmana's life, emphasizing his role as a protector and healer. Furthermore, the shloka describes him as the one who humbled the pride of the ten-headed Ravana, underscoring his prowess and courage. The verse lists twelve names of Lord Hanuman, each reflecting a different aspect of his greatness. Reciting these names is believed to invoke his blessings and protection, serving as a reminder of his virtues and the divine qualities he embodies.

Udadhih Kramanahscaiva lyrics and meaning

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Verse 1

Udadhih Kramanahscaiva – Verse 1

उदधिः क्रमणःश्चैव सीताशोक विनाशकः ।
लक्ष्मणः प्राणदाताच दशग्रीवस्य दर्पहा ।
द्वादशैतानि नामानि कपीदस्य महात्मनः ॥

udadhiḥ kramaṇaḥścaiva sītāśoka vināśakaḥ .
lakṣmaṇaḥ prāṇadātāca daśagrīvasya darpahā .
dvādaśaitāni nāmāni kapīdasya mahātmanaḥ ..

Hanuman, son of Anjana, offspring of Vayu, very strong, ever immersed in Rama, friend of Arjuna, reddish-eyed like a lion, a personality of unlimited valorous deeds, the crosser of the ocean, destroyer of Sita's grief, life-giver to Lakshmana, one who crushed the pride and haughtiness of Ravana - these are the twelve names of the great leader of monkeys.

Word by word

उदधिः (udadhiḥ): ocean
क्रमणः (kramaṇaḥ): crosser
च (ca): and
एव (eva): indeed
सीताशोक (sītāśoka): Sita's grief (sītā:Sita | śoka:grief)
विनाशकः (vināśakaḥ): destroyer
लक्ष्मणः (lakṣmaṇaḥ): Lakshmana
प्राणदाताच (prāṇadātā ca): life-giver and (prāṇa:life | dātā:giver | ca:and)
दशग्रीवस्य (daśagrīvasya): of Ravana (daśa:ten | grīva:necks)
दर्पहा (darpahā): pride crusher (darpa:pride | hā:crusher)
द्वादश (dvādaśa): twelve
एतानि (etāni): these
नामानि (nāmāni): names
कपीदस्य (kapīdasya): of the monkey leader (kapi:monkey | īda:leader)
महात्मनः (mahātmanaḥ): of the great soul (mahā:great | ātmanaḥ:soul)