Hanuman Chalisa

Shri Hanuman Chalisa (श्री हनुमान चालीसा)

Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj Nij mane mukure sudhaar Varnao Raghuvar Vimal Jasu Jo dayaku phal chaar

After cleansing the mirror of my mind with the pollen dust of holy Guru's Lotus feet. I Profess the pure, untainted glory of Shri Raghuvar who bestows the four- fold fruits of life.(Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha).

Budhi Heen Tanu Jaanikey Sumirau Pavan Kumar Bal budhi Vidya dehu mohey Harahu Kalesa Vikaar

Fully aware of the deficiency of my intelligence, I concentrate my attention on Pavan Kumar and humbly ask for strength, intelligence and true knowledge to relieve me of all blemishes, causing pain.

Jai Hanuman gyaan gun saagar Jai Kapees tihun lok ujaagar

Victory to thee, O'Hanuman! Ocean of Wisdom-All hail to you O'Kapisa! (fountain-head of power, wisdom and Shiva-Shakti) You illuminate all the three worlds (Entire cosmos) with your glory.

Ram doot atulit bal dhaama Anjani-putra Pavan sut naama

You are the divine messenger of Shri Ram. The repository of immeasurable strength, though known only as Son of Pavan (Wind), born of Anjani.

Mahaveer Vikram Bajrangi Kumati nivaar sumati Ke sangee

With Limbs as sturdy as Vajra (The mace of God Indra) you are valiant and brave. On you attends good Sense and Wisdom. You dispel the darkness of evil thoughts.

Kanchan varan viraaj subesa Kaanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa

Your physique is beautiful golden coloured and your dress is pretty. You wear ear rings and have long curly hair.

Hath Vajra Aur Dhuvaja Virajey Kandhey moonj janehu saajai

You carry in your hand a lightening bolt along with a victory(kesari) flag and wear the sacred thread on your shoulder.

Shankar suvan kesari Nandan Tej prataap mahaa jag vandan

As a descendant of Lord Sankar, you are a comfort and pride of Shri Kesari. With the lustre of your Vast Sway, you are propitiated all over the universe.

Vidyaavaan guni ati chaatur Ram kaj karibe ko aatur

You are the repository of learning, virtuous and fully accomplished, always keen to carry out the behest's of Shri Ram.

Prabu charitra sunibe ko raseeya Ram Lakhan Sita man Basiya

You are an ardent listener, always so keen to listen to the narration of Shri Ram's Life Stories. Your heart is filled with what Shri Ram stood for. You therefore always dwell in the hearts of Shri Ram, Lakshman and Sita.

Sukshma roop dhari Siyahi dikhava Vikat roop dhari lanka jaraava

You appeared before Sita in a Diminutive form and spoke to her in humility. You assumed an awesome form and struck terror by setting Lanka on fire.

Bhima roop dhari asur sangharey Ramachandra ke kaj sanvarey

With over-whelming might you destroyed the Asuras (demons) and performed all tasks assigned to you by Shri Ram with great skill

Laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyayey Shri Raghuvir Harashi ur laye

You brought Sanjivan (A herb that revives life) and restored Lakshman back to life, Shri Raghuvir (Shri Ram) cheerfully embraced you with his heart full of joy.

Raghupati Kinhi bahut badai Tum mam priye Bharat-hi sam bhai

Shri Raghupati (Shri Ram) lustily extolled your excellence and said: "You are as dear to me as my own brother Bharat."

Sahas badan tumharo yash gaave Us kahi Shripati kanth lagaave

Thousands of living beings are chanting hymns of your glories; saying thus, Shri Ram warmly hugged him (Shri Hanuman).

Sankadik Brahmadi Muneesa Naarad Saarad sahit Aheesa

When prophets like Sanka, even the Sage like Lord Brahma, the great hermit Narad himself, Goddess Saraswati and Ahisha(one of immeasurable dimensions).

Yam Kuber Digpal Jahan te Kavi kovid kahi sake kahan tey

Even Yamraj (God of Death) Kuber (God of Wealth) and the Digpals (deputies guarding the four corners of the Universe) have been vying with one another in offering homage to your glories. How then, can a mere poet give adequate expression of your super excellence.

Tum upkar Sugreevahin keenha Ram milaye rajpad deenha Tumharo mantra Vibheeshan maanaa Lankeshwar Bhaye Sub jag jaana

You rendered a great service to Sugriv. You united him with Shri Ram and he installed him on the Royal Throne. By heeding your advice, Vibhishan became Lord of Lanka. This is known all over the Universe.

Yug sahastra yojan par Bhanu Leelyo taahi madhur phal janu

On your own you dashed upon the Sun, which is at a fabulous distance of thousands of miles, thinking it to be a sweet luscious fruit.

Prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahee Jaladhi langhi gaye achraj nahee

Carrying the Lord's Signet Ring in your mouth, there is hardly any wonder that you easily leapt across the ocean.

Durgaam kaj jagat ke jete Sugam anugraha tumhre tete

The burden of all difficult tasks of the world become light with your kind grace.

Ram dwaarey tum rakhvaarey, Hot na aagya binu paisaarey

You are the sentry at the door of Shri Ram's Divine Abode. No one can enter it without your permission,

Sub sukh lahai tumhari sarna Tum rakshak kahu ko darnaa

All comforts of the world lie at your feet. The devotees enjoy all divine pleasures and feel fearless under your benign Protection.

Aapan tej samharo aapai Teenon lok haank te kanpai

You alone are befitted to carry your own splendid valour. All the three worlds (entire universe) tremor at your thunderous call.

Bhoot pishaach Nikat nahin aavai Mahavir jab naam sunaavai

All the ghosts, demons and evil forces keep away, with the sheer mention of your great name, O'Mahaveer!!

Nasey rog harai sab peera Japat nirantar Hanumant beera

All diseases, pain and suffering disappear on reciting regularly Shri Hanuman's holy name.

Sankat se Hanuman chudavai Man Kram Vachan dyaan jo laavey

Those who remember Shri Hanuman in thought, words and deeds with Sincerity and Faith, are rescued from all crises in life.

Sub par Ram tapasvee raja Tin ke kaaj sakal Tum saja

All who hail, worship and have faith in Shri Ram as the Supreme Lord and the king of penance. You make all their difficult tasks very easy.

Aur manorath jo koi lavai Sohi amit jeevan phal pavai

Whosoever comes to you for fulfillment of any desire with faith and sincerity, Will he alone secure the imperishable fruit of human life.

Charon Yug partaap tumhara Hai parsidh jagat ujiyara

All through the four ages your magnificent glory is acclaimed far and wide. Your fame is Radiantly acclaimed all over the Cosmos.

Sadhu Sant ke tum Rakhware Asur nikandan Ram dulaarey

You are Saviour and the guardian angel of Saints and Sages and destroy all Demons. You are the angelic darling of Shri Ram.

Ashta sidhi nav nidhi ke dhata Us var deen Janki mata

You can grant to any one, any yogic power of Eight Siddhis (power to become light and heavy at will) and Nine Nidhis (Riches, comfort, power, prestige, fame, sweet relationship etc.) This boon has been conferred upon you by Mother Janki.

Ram rasaayan tumhare paasa Sada raho Raghupati ke dasa

You possess the power of devotion to Shri Ram. In all rebirths you will always remain Shri Raghupati's most dedicated disciple.

Tumhare bhajan Ram ko pavai Janam janam ke dukh bisravai

Through hymns sung in devotion to you, one can find Shri Ram and become free from sufferings of several births.

Ant kaal Raghuvar pur jayee Jahaan janam Hari-Bakht Kahayee

If at the time of death one enters the Divine Abode of Shri Ram, thereafter in all future births he is born as the Lord's devotee.

Aur Devta Chit na dharahi Hanumanth se hi sarve sukh karehi

One need not entertain any other deity for Propitiation, as devotion of Shri Hanuman alone can give all happiness.

Sankat kate mite sab peera Jo sumirai Hanumat Balbeera

One is freed from all the sufferings and ill fated contingencies of rebirths in the world. One who adores and remembers Shri Hanuman.

Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosaaeen Kripa Karahu Gurudev ki naaeen

Hail, Hail, Hail, Shri Hanuman, Lord of senses. Let your victory over the evil be firm and final. Bless me in the capacity as my supreme guru (teacher).

Jo sat bar path kare kohi Chutehi bandhi maha sukh hohi

One who recites Chalisa one hundred times, becomes free from the bondage of life and death and enjoys the highest bliss at last.

Jo yah padhe Hanuman Chalisa Hoye siddhi sakhi Gaureesa

All those who recite Hanuman Chalisa (The forty Chaupais) regularly are sure to be benedicted. Such is the evidence of no less a witness as Bhagwan Sankar.

Tulsidas sada hari chera Keejai Das Hrdaye mein dera

Tulsidas as a bonded slave of the Divine Master, stays perpetually at his feet, he prays "Oh Lord! You enshrine within my heart & soul."

Pavantanai sankat haran, Mangal murati roop.

Oh! conqueror of the Wind, Destroyer of all miseries, you are a symbol of Auspiciousness.

Ram Lakhan Sita sahit, Hrdaye basahu sur bhoop.

Along with Shri Ram, Lakshman and Sita, reside in my heart. Oh! King of Gods.