Chanting repetitive sacred sounds like Hanuman mantras can calm the nervous system and reduce stress by engaging physiological systems that regulate emotion and attention, much like meditation does. Scientific research on mantra chanting has shown that repeating a focused sound or phrase can increase brainwave activity associated with relaxation (such as alpha and theta waves), activate the parasympathetic “rest and digest” response, and reduce stress hormones, which together help lower anxiety and improve emotional regulation. Studies also report that mantra chanting leads to measurable decreases in self‑reported anxiety levels and strengthens mindfulness and cognitive control, meaning the mind shifts away from repetitive negative thinking toward a calmer, more present state.



Om Shri Hanumate Namah

Brings steadiness and focus amid multiplying thoughts.

Salutations to the glorious Hanuman, the one who is strength, focus, and fearlessness itself. When thoughts multiply, it’s because the mind is grasping for security. This mantra brings attention back to steadiness. It’s like directing sunlight back into the forest of thoughts, clearing shadows, not denying their presence.




How Many Times

Om Shri Hanumate Namah is traditionally recommended to be chanted 108 times daily, as this number is linked to full mala (108‑bead) chanting for discipline and protection. In some stronger practices, devotees may also chant 108 × 11 (1,188) times over special periods.




Best Time
The early morning before sunrise (Brahma Muhurta) and the evening after sunset are considered the most powerful times for devotional chanting because the mind is calmer and more receptive then.



Hanuman Chalisa

The Hanuman Chalisa is not merely poetic devotional verse; it’s a 60-verse phonetic architecture that aligns the heart, breath, and nervous system through sound and meaning. Chanting it steady and rhythmic helps dissolve repetitive thoughts and builds internal steadiness.




How Many Times
Hanuman Chalisa, the 40‑verse hymn by Goswami Tulsidas, is commonly recited 1 time daily for steady mental balance, though many also do 3, 7, or 11 times on special occasions or when seeking extra support.




Best Time
Especially effective when done in the morning after bathing or in the evening before dinner, aligning spiritual focus with daily rhythm.



Ram Raksha Stotram

Invokes protective energies and stabilizes emotional field.

Meaning & context: This ancient Sanskrit hymn invokes protective energies rooted in the epic Ramayana tradition. While not Hanuman’s own mantra, it is a complementary prayer that stabilizes the emotional field by invoking Rama’s protective resonance, of which Hanuman is the exemplar messenger (Ramdoot).




How Many Times

Ram Raksha Stotram is usually recited 1 time per sitting as a protective invocation.




Best Time

Ram Raksha Stotram is especially recommended in the evening before sleep to invoke protection for the night.



Bajrang Ban



Bajrang Baan is an ancient hymn that invokes Hanuman’s fierce, vivid energy to break through mental barriers and blockages. It’s especially helpful when thoughts create psychological “walls” that feel immovable. The name itself, Bajrang connotes invincible strength, and Baan can be seen symbolically as a directive force that clears obstruction.




How Many Times

Bajrang Ban, a powerful protective prayer, is often done 1 time on auspicious days like Tuesday or Saturday, and many practitioners who follow intense discipline do it for a limited period rather than daily.




Best Time

Bajrang Ban is traditionally chanted in the morning before 10:00 AM or in the evening before sunset.



Sundar Kand

Guides inner exploration and resilience through challenges.

The Sundar Kand (part of the Ramayana) narrates Hanuman’s journey into the heart of difficulty, finding Sita in Lanka, overcoming adversity, and returning with hope. It’s not just text; it’s a psychological paradigm for inner exploration and resolution. The deepest truths of the mind are discovered not by avoidance, but by entering our own “Lanka” with courage. Traditionally, this section is read or sung slowly and with heartfelt attention.




How Many Times

Sundar Kand is traditionally read 1 time per week, with Tuesday being the most common day for its recitation.




Best Time

Sundar Kand should be read at a calm, uninterrupted time on its chosen day (preferably Tuesday) when devotional focus is strong.



What to Avoid



Devotional chanting should ideally be done in a clean and quiet space where the mind can focus without distraction, and not while lying down or scrolling on a phone. It’s commonly advised to refrain from chanting immediately after heavy meals or in a state of intense anger, as strong emotions can scatter attention and reduce the benefit of the practice. Many practitioners also choose to avoid alcohol and maintain a clean (sattvic) environment during chanting, especially on days of specific devotional practice. While daily Hanuman Chalisa recitation is widely accepted, very heavy practices such as large counts of Bajrang Ban or extended strict ritual observances are usually done with guidance and not casually, because of their intensity.