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Hanuman Chalisa (English Transliteration)
| Doha |
| Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj Nijaman Mukur Sudhari. Varanau Raghuvar Vimalayash Jo Dayak Phalchari. |
| Buddhiheen Tanujanikai Sumirau Pavan Kumar. Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi Harahu Kalesh Vikar. |
| Dhyanam |
| Goshpadikrita Varashim Mashakikrita Rakshasam. Ramayana Mahamala Ratnam Vande-(A)nilatmajam. Yatra Yatra Raghunath Kirtanam Tatra Tatra Kritamastakanjlim. Bhashpavari Paripurna Lochanam Marutim Namata Rakshasantakam. |
| Chaupai |
| Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar. Jai Kapish Tihu Lok Ujagar. (1) |
| Ramdoot Atulit Baldhama. Anjani Putra Pavansut Nama. (2) |
| Mahavir Vikram Bajrangi. Kumati Nivar Sumati Ke Sangi. (3) |
| Kanchan Varan Viraj Suvesha. Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesha. (4) |
| Hathvajra Au Dhvaja Virajai. Kanthe Munj Janevu Sajai. (5) |
| Shankar Suvan Kesari Nandan. Tej Pratap Mahajag Vandan. (6) |
| Vidyavan Guni Ati Chatur. Ram Kaj Karive Ko Atur. (7) |
| Prabhu Charitra Sunive Ko Rasiya. Ramlakhan Sita Man Basiya. (8) |
| Sukshma Rupdhari Siyahi Dikhava. Vikat Rupdhari Lanka Jalava. (9) |
| Bhim Rupdhari Asur Samhare. Ramchandra Ke Kaj Samvare. (10) |
| Lay Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye. Shri Raghuvir Harshi Urlaye. (11) |
| Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badayi. Tum Mam Priy Bharat Sam Bhayi. (12) |
| Sahastra Vadan Tumharo Yashgavai. As Kahi Shripati Kanth Lagavai. (13) |
| Sankadik Brahmadi Munisha. Narad Sharad Sahit Ahisha. (14) |
| Yam Kuber Digpal Jahan Te. Kavi Kovid Kahi Sake Kahan Te. (15) |
| Tum Upkar Sugrivahi Kinha. Ram Milay Rajpad Dinha. (16) |
| Tumharo Mantra Vibhishan Mana. Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jana. (17) |
| Yug Sahastra Yojan Par Bhanu. Lilyo Tahi Madhur Phal Janu. (18) |
| Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukh Mahi. Jaladhi Langhi Gaye Achraj Nahi. (19) |
| Durgam Kaj Jagat Ke Jete. Sugam Anugrah Tumhare Tete. (20) |
| Ram Duare Tum Rakhvare. Hot Na Agya Binu Paisare. (21) |
| Sab Sukh Lahai Tumhari Sharana. Tum Rakshak Kahu Ko Dar Na. (22) |
| Apan Tej Samharo Apai. Tinon Lok Hank Te Kampai. (23) |
| Bhut Pishach Nikat Nahi Avai. Mahavir Jab Nam Sunavai. (24) |
| Nasai Rog Harai Sab Pira. Japat Nirantar Hanumat Vira. (25) |
| Sankat Se Hanuman Chhudavai. Man Kram Vachan Dhyan Jo Lavai. (26) |
| Sab Par Ram Tapasvi Raja. Tinke Kaj Sakal Tum Saja. (27) |
| Aur Manorath Jo Koyi Lavai. Tasu Amit Jivan Phal Pavai. (28) |
| Charo Yug Pratap Tumhara. Hai Parsiddh Jagat Ujiyara. (29) |
| Sadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhvare. Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare. (30) |
| Ashthasiddhi Nav Nidhi Ke Data. As Var Dinh Janaki Mata. (31) |
| Ram Rasayan Tumhare Pasa. Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa. (32) |
| Tumhare Bhajan Ramko Pavai. Janm Janm Ke Dukh Bisravai. (33) |
| Ant Kal Raghupati Purjayi. Jahan Janm Haribhakt Kahayi. (34) |
| Aur Devta Chitt Na Dharayi. Hanumat Seyi Sarv Sukh Karayi. (35) |
| Sankat Ka(ha)tai Mitai Sab Pira. Jo Sumirai Hanumat Bal Vira. (36) |
| Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosayi. Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Nayi. (37) |
| Yah Shat Var Path Kar Koyi. Chhutahi Bandi Maha Sukh Hoyi. (38) |
| Jo Yah Padai Hanuman Chalisa. Hoy Siddhi Sakhi Gaurisha. (39) |
| Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera. Kijai Nath Hriday Mah Dera. (40) |
| Doha |
| Pavan Tanay Sankat Haran - Mangal Murti Rup. Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit - Hriday Basahu Surabhup. |
Siyavar Ramchandraki Jay. Pavansut Hanumanki Jay. Bolo Bhayi Sab Santanki Jay. 🙏
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Complete Hanuman Chalisa Meaning (A-Z Details)
| # | Verse (English Transliteration) | Meaning (Translation) |
|---|---|---|
| Doha | Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj Nijaman Mukur Sudhari. Varanau Raghuvar Vimalayash Jo Dayak Phalchari. |
Cleansing the mirror of my mind with the dust from the Lotus-feet of Divine Guru, I describe the unblemished glory of Lord Rama, which bestows the four fruits (Wealth, Righteousness, Pleasure, and Liberation). |
| Doha | Buddhiheen Tanujanikai Sumirau Pavan Kumar. Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi Harahu Kalesh Vikar. |
Knowing my body to be completely devoid of intelligence, I remember Hanuman, the son of the wind. Bestow upon me strength, intelligence, and true knowledge, and remove all my ailments and impurities. |
| Dhyanam | Goshpadikrita Varashim Mashakikrita Rakshasam. Ramayana Mahamala Ratnam Vande-(A)nilatmajam. Yatra Yatra Raghunath Kirtanam Tatra Tatra Kritamastakanjlim. Bhashpavari Paripurna Lochanam Marutim Namata Rakshasantakam. |
He who made the ocean as small as a cow's hoof-print and the demons as tiny as mosquitoes, who is the jewel of the great garland of the Ramayana — I bow to that son of the wind, Nilatmaja. Wherever there is kirtan of Raghunath, there he stands with folded hands at his head, eyes filled with tears of joy — to that destroyer of demons, Maruti, I offer salutations. |
| 1 | Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar. Jai Kapis tihun lok ujagar. | Victory to Thee, O Hanuman, Ocean of Wisdom and Virtue. Victory to the Lord of the monkeys, the illuminator of the three worlds. |
| 2 | Ram doot atulit bal dhama. Anjani-putra Pavan sut nama. | You are the divine messenger of Lord Rama, the repository of immeasurable strength, known as Anjani's son and the son of the Wind God. |
| 3 | Mahavir Vikram Bajrangi. Kumati nivar sumati Ke sangi. | O Great Hero, extremely valiant, with a body as hard as a thunderbolt. You dispel evil intellect and are the companion to good sense and pure wisdom. |
| 4 | Kanchan baran viraj subesa. Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa. | You possess a golden complexion, and you look beautiful adorned with earrings in your ears and curly hair. |
| 5 | Hath Vajra Aur Dhvaja Viraje. Kandhe moonj janehu sajai. | You hold a lightning bolt (vajra) and a flag in your hands, and the sacred thread (Janeu) made of munja grass adorns your shoulder. |
| 6 | Sankar suvan kesri Nandan. Tej prataap maha jag vandan. | O incarnation of Lord Shiva and the joy of Kesari. Your radiant glory is worshipped by the entire universe. |
| 7 | Vidyavaan guni ati chatur. Ram kaj karibe ko aatur. | You are highly learned, perfectly virtuous, and supremely clever. You are always eager and ready to accomplish the work of Lord Rama. |
| 8 | Prabhu charitra sunibe ko rasiya. Ram Lakhan Sita man Basiya. | You find immense delight in listening to the glorious acts of the Lord. Lord Rama, Lakshmana, and Goddess Sita reside forever in your heart. |
| 9 | Sukshma roop dhari Siyahi dikhava. Vikat roop dhari lank jarava. | You assumed a microscopic form to show yourself to Mother Sita, and then assumed a terrifying, massive form to burn down the city of Lanka. |
| 10 | Bhima roop dhari asur sanghare. Ramachandra ke kaj savare. | Taking on a colossal form, you destroyed the demons, smoothly fulfilling the grand mission of Lord Ramachandra. |
| 11 | Laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye. Shri Raghuvir Harashi ur laye. | You brought the Sanjivani herb to revive Lakshmana, which caused Lord Rama to joyfully embrace you to His heart with profound affection. |
| 12 | Raghupati Kinhi bahut badai. Tum mam priye Bharat-hi sam bhai. | Lord Rama praised you extensively, declaring, "You are as incredibly dear to me as my own brother Bharata." |
| 13 | Sahas badan tumharo yash gave. Asa kahi Shripati kanth lagave. | "Even the thousand-headed serpent Ananta sings your glory," saying this, the Lord of Lakshimi lovingly embraced you. |
| 14 | Sankadik Brahmadi Muneesa. Narad Sarad sahit Aheesa. | Saints like Sanaka, the Creator Brahma, sages, Narada, Goddess Saraswati, and the Lord of Serpents all continuously sing your praises. |
| 15 | Yam Kuber Digpal Jahan te. Kavi kovid kahi sake kahan te. | When Yama, Kubera, and the guardian deities of all directions fail to fully describe your glory, how can mere poets and scholars adequately do so? |
| 16 | Tum upkar Sugreevahin keenha. Ram milaye rajpad deenha. | You rendered a massive favor to Sugriva by introducing him to Lord Rama, which led to him regaining his lost royal throne. |
| 17 | Tumharo mantra Vibheeshan mana. Lankeshwar Bhaye Sub jag jana. | Vibhishana heeded your counsel, which ultimately led to him becoming the King of Lanka. The entire world knows this historical truth. |
| 18 | Yug sahastra jojan par Bhanu. Leelyo tahi madhur phal janu. | You leapt toward the Sun, which is millions of miles away, playfully swallowing it thinking it to be a sweet, luscious fruit. |
| 19 | Prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahee. Jaladhi langhi gaye achraj nahee. | Carrying the Lord's signet ring in your mouth, you leaped across the vast, deep ocean. It is no surprise for someone of your immense power. |
| 20 | Durgam kaj jagat ke jete. Sugam anugraha tumhre tete. | All the difficult, seemingly impossible tasks in this world become remarkably easy and accessible through your divine grace. |
| 21 | Ram duaare tum rakhvare. Hot na agya binu paisare. | You are the supreme guardian at the door of Lord Rama's divine abode. No one can enter without your direct permission. |
| 22 | Sub sukh lahai tumhari sarna. Tum rakshak kahu ko dar na. | Those who take refuge in you find all the comforts and happiness of the world. With you as a protector, what is there to fear? |
| 23 | Aapan tej samharo aapai. Teenhon lok hank te kanpai. | Only you are capable of controlling your tremendous energy. The three worlds tremble deeply just from your mighty roar. |
| 24 | Bhoot pisach Nikat nahin aavai. Mahavir jab naam sunavai. | Ghosts, evil spirits, and negative forces do not dare come near those who simply chant your powerful name, O Mahavir. |
| 25 | Nase rog harai sab peera. Japat nirantar Hanumant beera. | All deadly diseases vanish, and all earthly suffering is eradicated for those who constantly chant the mighty name of Lord Hanuman. |
| 26 | Sankat se Hanuman chhudavai. Man Kram Vachan dhyan jo lavai. | Hanuman frees from all crises and adversities those who meditate on Him with absolute purity in thought, word, and action. |
| 27 | Sub par Ram tapasvee raja. Tin ke kaj sakal Tum saja. | Lord Rama is the supreme ascetic King over all. And you completely executed all of His grand cosmic tasks flawlessly. |
| 28 | Aur manorath jo koi lavai. Sohi amit jeevan phal pavai. | Whoever comes to you with any earnest desire, you fulfill it perfectly, blessing them with the boundless, eternal fruits of life. |
| 29 | Charon Yug partap tumhara. Hai persidh jagat ujiyara. | Your magnificent glory resounds boundlessly throughout all four yugas (ages), deeply illuminating the entire universe with its brilliant light. |
| 30 | Sadhu Sant ke tum Rakhware. Asur nikandan Ram dulhare. | You are the ultimate protector of sages and saints. You are the destroyer of demons and the profoundly beloved devotee of Lord Rama. |
| 31 | Ashta sidhi nav nidhi ke dhata. Us var deen Janki mata. | Mother Sita bestowed upon you the absolute boon to grant anyone the eight supernatural powers (Siddhis) and nine forms of wealth (Nidhis). |
| 32 | Ram rasayan tumhare pasa. Sada raho Raghupati ke dasa. | You forever possess the nectar of devotion to Rama (Ram Rasayan). You permanently remain in the loyal service of the Lord. |
| 33 | Tumhare bhajan Ram ko pavai. Janam janam ke dukh bisravai. | By singing your hymns, one can effortlessly attain Lord Rama, entirely forgetting the sorrows of countless past lifetimes. |
| 34 | Anth kaal Raghuvir pur jayee. Jahan janam Hari-Bakht Kahayee. | At the end of their life, they effortlessly enter the divine abode of Lord Rama, and wherever they are reborn, they are known as His true devotee. |
| 35 | Aur Devta Chitt na dharahin. Hanumanth se hi sarve sukh karahin. | There is absolutely no need to worship any other deity, as devotion to Lord Hanuman alone provides all possible blessings and happiness in full. |
| 36 | Sankat kate mite sab peera. Jo sumirai Hanumat Balbeera. | All severe difficulties disappear and unbearable pain is eradicated for those who earnestly remember the immensely powerful Lord Hanuman. |
| 37 | Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosahin. Kripa Karahu Gurudev ki nyahin. | Hail, Hail, Hail! Victory to you, O Lord Hanuman! Please shower your supreme grace upon me just as a divine Guru would. |
| 38 | Jo sat bar path kare koi. Chhutahi bandi maha sukh hoi. | Whoever recites the Hanuman Chalisa a hundred times is fully liberated from the bondage of life and death, experiencing immense state of bliss. |
| 39 | Jo yah padhe Hanuman Chalisa. Hoye siddhi sakhi Gaureesa. | Whoever faithfully reads the Hanuman Chalisa attains ultimate perfection and spiritual accomplishment; Lord Shiva himself is the active witness to this. |
| 40 | Tulsidas sada hari chera. Keejai Das Hrdaye mein dera. | O Lord Hanuman, Tulsidas is the perpetual servant of Lord Hari. Therefore, I pray that you forever reside deep within my heart. |
| Doha | Pavan Tanay Sankat Haran - Mangal Murti Rup. Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit - Hriday Basahu Surabhup. |
O Son of the Wind, Vanquisher of all Sorrows, the pure embodiment of auspiciousness! O supreme king of Gods, please reside deeply in my heart forever, along with Lord Rama, Lakshmana, and Mother Sita. |
History of Hanuman Chalisa
According to Hindu history and widespread belief, Goswami Tulsidas authored the Hanuman Chalisa while imprisoned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. It is said he continuously chanted these 40 verses for 40 days. At the end of the 40th day, an army of monkeys swarmed Akbar's court and the entire city of Fatehpur Sikri, causing massive disruption. Recognizing the spiritual power of Tulsidas, Akbar released him.
The verses beautifully express immense devotion and surrender to Lord Hanuman, recalling his selfless acts like fetching the Sanjivani herb and crossing the massive ocean to find Goddess Sita.
Rules and Time for Reading
While devotion requires no strict boundaries, observing standard practices deepens the spiritual connection:
- Devotion & Focus: Concentrate purely on the meaning and significance of each verse.
- Cleanliness: Ensure the reading space is clean and free from distractions.
- Purity: It is highly recommended to take a bath or at least wash your hands and feet before reciting.
- Offerings: As a mark of respect, offer flowers, sweets, or fruits to Lord Hanuman before or after chanting.
Timing: You can read the Hanuman Chalisa on any day, at any time. However, chanting it on Tuesdays and Saturdays is considered highly auspicious and invites profound blessings.
Benefits of Reading the Chalisa
1. Overcoming Obstacles
Regular recitation helps easily overcome life's obstacles and hurdles, paving the path to unhindered success.
2. Health Improvement
It is believed to promote physical and mental well-being, warding off minor illnesses and boosting inner vitality.
3. Protection & Blessings
Chanting protects the devotee from negative energies and evil spirits, filling life with courage and the protective grace of Lord Hanuman.
4. Spiritual Growth
It establishes a divine connection, eradicating negative thoughts and fostering positive virtues like humility, gratitude, and supreme devotion.
5. Wealth & Prosperity
It attracts abundance and resolves financial difficulties, paving the way for stable wealth and prosperity.
6. Improved Concentration
Highly beneficial for students, it significantly improves mental focus, wisdom, and clarity of thought.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time to read Hanuman Chalisa?
You can read it at any time of the day, but reciting it on Tuesdays and Saturdays is known to bring special blessings.
Who developed the Hanuman Chalisa?
It was authored by the 16th-century poet, Saint Goswami Tulsidas, in the Awadhi language.
Can women read Hanuman Chalisa?
Yes, women can absolutely read the Hanuman Chalisa. Pure devotion to God has no gender barriers.
How many times should one recite Hanuman Chalisa?
While reading it 100 times is highly meritorious (as mentioned in verse 38), reciting it 1, 3, or 7 times daily with pure devotion yields wonderful results.