śrī rāma dūta āñjaneya stotram (raṃ raṃ raṃ raktavarṇam)

I bow to the messenger of Rama, whose radiance is red like the rising sun, whose face is brilliant, and whose sharp fangs inspire awe. I bow to the one who possesses splendid energy, the power to move mountains, and five faces representing his glory. I bow to the practitioner of Rajayoga, the repository of all auspiciousness, who remains invincible against the seven types of ghosts. I bow to the destroyer of demons, whose fame spreads in all directions.

I bow to the messenger of Rama, who holds a sword in his hand, removes the fever of poison, and serves as a lamp for the Vedas and their auxiliary branches. I bow to the one who is the embodiment of the sword, who dwells in the three worlds, and is the brilliant light among the gods. I bow to the one who acts as a wish-fulfilling tree, wears a crown of jewels, is the master of illusion, and governs the cycle of time, with his fame spread in all directions.

I bow to the messenger of Rama, who is worshipped even by Indra, who crossed the vast ocean, and bestows the kingdom of peace. I bow to the master of Siddhi (supernatural power) who is compassionate to those who bow to him and whose limbs are worshipped by the noble ones. I bow to the one whose roar is like that of a lion, whose hands bestow nectar, who is the light of the beginning and the end, and who is the embodiment of pure consciousness, with his fame spread in all directions.

I bow to the messenger of Rama, who is the silent witness of all, whose face is radiant, whose eyes are golden, and who is the great protector. I bow to the one who speaks the truth, who is praised by all sages, and who is the source of all scriptural wisdom. I bow to the embodiment of the Sama Veda, who is clever, graceful, and the eternal principle, who is always alert and whose fame is spread in all directions.

I bow to the messenger of Rama, who takes the form of the Hamsa (swan), possesses a sharp and fearsome countenance, and manifests in the subtlest of forms. I bow to the indwelling soul who has the sun and moon as his eyes, who is charming, profound, and fearsome. I bow to the one who emits a thundering laughter, resides among the greatest of gods, possesses rising hair and a terrible form, and is the supreme consciousness of consciousness, with his fame spread in all directions.