Safe Journey, Protection in Transit & New Milestones
Hanuman Dwadasa Nama (12 Names for Courage & Travel Safety)
हनुमानञ्जनासूनुर्वायुपुत्रो महाबलः । रामेष्टः फाल्गुनसखः पिङ्गाक्षोऽमितविक्रमः ॥ उदधिक्रमणश्चैव सीताशोकविनाशनः । लक्ष्मणप्राणदाता च दशग्रीवस्य दर्पहा ॥
Hanumān Añjanā-Sūnur Vāyu-Putro Mahābalaḥ | Rāmeṣṭaḥ Phālguna-Sakhaḥ Piṅgākṣo'mita-Vikramaḥ || Udadhi-Kramaṇaś Caiva Sītā-Śoka-Vināśanaḥ | Lakṣmaṇa-Prāṇa-Dātā Ca Daśagrīvasya Darpahā ||
Simple meaning
Remembering the 12 heroic attributes of Hanuman: the resilient, the swift, the strong, the loyal friend, the ocean-crosser, the dispeller of sadness, the healer, and the humble vanquisher of arrogance. May courage guide every step.
For kids
Recited before boarding the bus, going on field trips, or stepping into a new classroom. It gives kids the confidence that they have a big, strong, loyal protector walking beside them.
Big idea
Courage modeling, self-efficacy, and travel reassurance.
Word friends
Tap a word to see what it means.
Hanumān
Hanuman (the steadfast and resilient)
Añjanā-Sūnuḥ
Son of compassionate Anjana
Vāyu-Putraḥ
Son of the swift wind
Mahābalaḥ
Possessing boundless inner and physical strength
Rāmeṣṭaḥ
Beloved champion of virtue and truth
Phālguna-Sakhaḥ
Loyal friend and protector of Arjuna
Piṅgākṣaḥ
With warm golden eyes full of alert focus
Amita-Vikramaḥ
Of immeasurable courage and heroic action
Udadhi-Kramaṇaḥ
The fearless crosser of vast oceans
Sītā-Śoka-Vināśanaḥ
Dispeller of sorrow and bringer of good news
Lakṣmaṇa-Prāṇa-Dātā
The life-saver who brings restorative herbs
Daśagrīvasya Darpahā
Humble vanquisher of arrogance and ego