Can Chanting Hanuman Chalisa Reduce Stress And Help You Sleep Better?

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April 12 is the first full moon day of the Chaitra month of the Hindu Lunar calendar. This day is also celebrated as Hanuman Jayanti as Lord Hanuman is believed to have been born on this day. Apart from being known as a lifelong celibate who was devoted to Lord Rama, Lord Hanuman was the epitome of strength, self-control, faith and commitment. And we all know that Hanuman Chalisa is commonly chanted to seek protection from Bajrangbali. However, did you know that chanting this devotional hymn written by Tulsidas in Awadhi language can also reduce stress and help you sleep better at night? Wondering how? We’ve got some answers.

How Does Chanting Hanuman Chalisa Help Reduce Stress?

It is believed that chanting Hanuman Chalisa helps one surround oneself with the energies of Pavanputra along with showcasing one’s devotion and loyalty to the lord. However, there’s another side to this as well. Chanting this hymn in a language that we don’t know can help us feel calmer and reduce stress because just chanting can help one go into a meditative state and we all know how good meditation is for our minds.

Repeating verses of Hanuman Chalisa can feel like a lullaby to relax your body while distracting your mind from stress and worry to focus on the chanting.

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So, How Does This Help One Sleep Better?

That’s an easy one. Begin by chanting Hanuman Chalisa every night, right before you hit the bed. Not only will this help your body and mind relax but it will also train your mind to remember the chanting as a signal that it’s time to sleep. Once you make it a routine, the chanting will help your mind immediately go into relax and rest mode making it easier to sleep stress-free every night. Didn’t think of that, did you? Stop thinking and start chanting Hanuman Chalisa. Happy Hanuman Jayanti!

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