Maruti Stotra

Maruti Stotra

Maruti Stotra (Bheema Roopi) or Hanuman Stotra is recited in Marathi language. It is a compilation of praiseful verses that describe the many aspects and virtues of Maruti.

Composer

This was composed by Samarth Ramdas, the 17th century Marathi saint and poet. One of Samarth Ramdas's societal goals, was to promote physical exercise to develop a healthy society.

Bheema in Sanskrit is a symbol of vastness, and this "Bheema Roopi Stotra" is the first and primary section of Maruri Stotra.

Typical Usage or Recital

Maruti, also known as Hanuman is the deity of strength is worshiped at most Akhadas or traditional gymnasiums by athletes (wrestlers). These verses are typically recited at the commencement of the daily activities, at most Akhadas or wrestling gymnasiums in Maharashtra. Almost all cadets at the Akhadas or traditional gymnasiums start their daily programs with this Maruti Stotra.

The complete text of Maruti Stotra is listed below

Shree Bheema Roopi Stotra

BheemaRoopi MahaRudra Vajra Hanuman Maruti

Vanari AnjaniSuta Ramadoota PraBhanjana

Mahabali Praandaata Sakala Uthaavi Bale

SaukhyaKaari ShokhaHarata Dhoort Vaishanava Gaayaka

DeenaNatha HariRupa Sundara Jagadantara

Patal Devata Hanta Bhavya Sendoora Lepana

Lokanatha JaganNatha PranaNatha Puratana

PunyaVanta PunyaSheela Pavana Paratoshaka

Dhwajaange Uchale Bahu Awweshe Loteela Pudhe

Kalagni Kala RudraAgni Dekhata Kapati Bhaye

Bhramand Mayela Neno Aawale DantaPangati

NetraAgni Chalilya Jwaala Bhrukuti Tathilya Bale

Pucchate Mooradile Matha Kireeti Kundala Baree

Suvarna Kati Kasoti Ghantaa Kinkinee Nagara

Thakaare Parvataa Aisa Netaka Sada Patalu

Chapalanga Pahata Mothe MahaVidyullAte Pari

KoteeChya Kotee Uddanne JhePaave Uttarekade

Mandadri Saarikha Dronu Krodhe Utpatila Bale

Annila Magoota Nela Aala Gela ManoGatee

Manasi Takila Maage Gaatisee Tulana Nase

Anupaasoni Brahmanda Ewadhaa Hotha Jaatase

Tayachi Tulana Kothe MeruMandaar Dhakoote

Brahmanda Bhovate Vedhe Vajra Pucche Ghaalu Shake

Tayachi Tulana Kaichi Brahmandi Pahata Nase

Aarakta Dekhile Dola Geellile Surya Mandala

Waadhata Waadhata Waadhe Bheedile ShoonyaMandala

Dhana Dhanya Pashu Vruddhi Putra Pautra Samastahi

Pavati Roopa Vidyadhi Stotra Pathe Karuniya

Bhoota Preta SamandhAadhi Roga Vyadhi SamastaHee

Nasati Tutati Cheenta Anande Bheema Darshane

He Dhara Pandhara Shloki Labhali Shobhali Bhali

Drudha Deho NeeSandahe Ho Sankhya ChandraKala Gunne

RamaDasi AgraGanyoo KapiKoolaSee Mandannu

RamaRoopi Antaraatma DarShaane Dhosha Naasati

Iti Shri Raamdaskrut Sankatnashan naam Maaruti Stotram Sampurnam

Samarth Ramdas

Primary Adaptation

This text is adapted from the Marathi language publication called Daily Hymns in the Tradition of Samarth Ramadas.

“	Shree Samartha SampraDaayika	”
—Daina Dina Upaasana, published at SajjanGada

References

• Nana Dharmadhikari who spread the philosophy of Samarth Ramdas
• http://www.ramdas.org/
• http://www.swamisamarth.com/dervan/gad.html