Hanuman Chalisa: The Lyrics and its Meaning verse by verse
The Hanuman Chalisa is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the monkey god in Hinduism. It was composed by the poet Tulsidas in the 16th century and is widely recited by Hindus around the world.
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Significance of Hanuman Chalisa
- Hanuman Chalisa is a Hindu devotional hymn (stotra) that consists of 40 verses (chaupais) in praise of Lord Hanuman, the supreme devotee of Lord Ram and the son of the wind-god Vayu.
- It was composed by Saint Goswami Tulsidas, the author of the Ramcharitmanas, an epic poem in Awadhi language that retells the story of Ramayana. According to a legend, Tulsidas wrote the Hanuman Chalisa when he was suffering from a severe illness and recovered by the grace of Hanuman.
- The Hanuman Chalisa describes the various attributes, deeds and virtues of Hanuman, such as his strength, courage, wisdom, celibacy, loyalty and devotion. It also recounts some of his miraculous feats, such as crossing the ocean by leaping over it, carrying a mountain of herbs to revive Lakshmana, burning Lanka with his tail and liberating Rama’s wife Sita from Ravana.
- The Hanuman Chalisa is written in a simple and rhythmic style that makes it easy to memorize and recite. It is one of the most popular and widely chanted stotras in Hinduism. It is believed that chanting the Hanuman Chalisa with faith and devotion can bestow various benefits upon the devotees, such as protection from evil forces, removal of obstacles, fulfillment of desires, health and happiness.
- The Hanuman Chalisa begins with a couplet (doha) that invokes the blessings of Tulsidas’s guru and Rama. It ends with another couplet that requests Hanuman to reside in the heart of the devotees along with Rama, Lakshmana and Sita. In between, there are 40 chaupais that glorify Hanuman in various ways.
- It was composed by Saint Goswami Tulsidas, the author of the Ramcharitmanas, an epic poem in Awadhi language that retells the story of Ramayana. According to a legend, Tulsidas wrote the Hanuman Chalisa when he was suffering from a severe illness and recovered by the grace of Hanuman.
- The Hanuman Chalisa describes the various attributes, deeds and virtues of Hanuman, such as his strength, courage, wisdom, celibacy, loyalty and devotion. It also recounts some of his miraculous feats, such as crossing the ocean by leaping over it, carrying a mountain of herbs to revive Lakshmana, burning Lanka with his tail and liberating Rama’s wife Sita from Ravana.
- The Hanuman Chalisa is written in a simple and rhythmic style that makes it easy to memorize and recite. It is one of the most popular and widely chanted stotras in Hinduism. It is believed that chanting the Hanuman Chalisa with faith and devotion can bestow various benefits upon the devotees, such as protection from evil forces, removal of obstacles, fulfillment of desires, health and happiness.
- The Hanuman Chalisa begins with a couplet (doha) that invokes the blessings of Tulsidas’s guru and Rama. It ends with another couplet that requests Hanuman to reside in the heart of the devotees along with Rama, Lakshmana and Sita. In between, there are 40 chaupais that glorify Hanuman in various ways.
Hanuman Chalisa in English with meaning
श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि।
बरनउँ रघुबर बिमल जसु जो दायकु फल चारि॥
Shri guru charan saroj raj, nij man mukur sudhaari,
Baranau Raghubar Bimal jasu, Jo dayaku phal chaari
Meaning: I clean my mind's mirror with the dust from the lotus feet of my Guru, and describe the glory of Lord Ram, who gives the four fruits of life: Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha.
बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके सुमिरौं पवन-कुमार।
बल बुद्धि बिद्या देहु मोहिं हरहु कलेस विकार॥
Buddhiheen tanu jaanike, sumirau pavan-kumar,
Bal buddhi vidya dehu mohe, Harahu kalesh vikaar
Meaning: I know that I am foolish and ignorant, so I pray to Hanuman, the son of the wind, to grant me strength, intelligence, and knowledge, and to remove all my sorrows and afflictions.
जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुन सागर।
जय कपीस तिहुँ लोक उजागर॥
Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar,
Jai Kapis tihun lok ujagar
Meaning: Victory to Hanuman, the ocean of knowledge and virtue, who enlightens the three worlds with his radiance and skill (prowess).
राम दूत अतुलित बल धामा।
अंजनि-पुत्र पवन सुत नामा॥
Ram doot atulit bal dhamaa,
Anjani-putra Pavan sut naamaa
Meaning: Hanuman, you are the messenger of Lord Ram, who has incomparable strength. Anjana's Son and popularly known as the son of the wind god (Pawan) .
महावीर विक्रम बजरंगी।
कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी॥
Mahavir Vikram Bajrangi,
Kumati nivar sumati ke sangi
Meaning: Hanuman, the great hero and powerful one, with a body as strong as a diamond, who destroys all evil thoughts and is the companion of one who has good sense and wisdom.
कंचन बरन बिराज सुबेसा कानन कुण्डल कुंचित केशा।
हाथ बज्र औ ध्वजा विराजैं कांधे मूँज जनेऊ साजा॥
Kanchan baran biraj subesa, kanan kundal kunchit kesa,
Haath vajra aur dhvaja virajai, kandhe munj janeu sajai
Meaning: Hanuman's golden complexion and beautiful appearance are adorned with forest flowers and earrings. You holds a mace and a flag of righteousness in both hands, and has a decorated with sacred threads made of sacred Munja grass around the shoulder.
शंकर सुवन केसरी नंदन।
तेज प्रताप महा जग बन्दन॥
Shankar suvan Kesari Nandan,
Tej prataap maha jag vandan
Meaning: Hanuman is the son of Monkey King Kesari and monkey Queen Anjana and is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. He is admired and revered throughout the world for his radiant power.
विद्यावान गुनी अति चातुर।
राम काज करिबे को आतुर॥
Vidyavaan guni ati chaatur,
Ram kaaj karibe ko aatur
Meaning: Hanuman is learned, skilled, and extremely clever. He is always eager to serve Lord Ram and carry out his duties.
प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया।
राम लखन सीता मन बसिया॥
Prabhu charitra sunibe ko rasiya,
Ram Lakhan Sita man basiya
Meaning: Hanuman is enchanted by the divine story of Lord Ram and is devoted to him, along with his brother Lakshman and wife Sita, who (all three) resides in his heart.
सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सियहिं दिखावा।
बिकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा॥
Sukshma roop dhari Siyahin dikhava,
Vikat roop dhari Lanka jarava
Meaning: Hanuman revealed his tiny form to Sita, and he displayed his monstrous form while burning Lanka.
भीम रूप धरि असुर संहारे।
रामचंद्र के काज संवारे॥
Bheem roop dhari asur sanhare,
Ramachandra ke kaaj sanvare
Meaning: Hanuman took on a massive form and destroyed the demons, and he accomplished all of Lord Ram's tasks.
लाय सजीवन लखन जियाए।
श्री रघुवीर हरषि उर लाए॥
Laay sajivan Lakhan Jiyaye,
Shri Raghuveer Harashi ur laye
Meaning: Hanuman brought the Sanjeevani herb to revive Lakshman, and his feat brought great joy to Lord Ram.
रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बड़ाई।
तुम मम प्रिय भरतहि सम भाई॥
Raghupati kinhi bahut badaai,
Tum mam priye Bharat-hi sama bhai
Meaning: Lord Ram praised Hanuman greatly overflowing with gratitude for his service, and considered hanuman to be the loving brother as Bharat.
सहस बदन तुम्हरो जस गावैं।
अस कहि श्रीपति कंठ लगावै॥
Sahas badan tumharo jas gaave,
Asa kahi Shripati kanth lagaave
Meaning: The whole world sings your praises, and Lord Ram embraces you in his arms, saying that you are dear to him.
सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीसा।
नारद सारद सहित अहीसा॥
Sanakadik Brahmaadi Muneesa,
Narad Sarad Sahit Aheesa
Meaning: Even the great sages like Sanaka, Brahma, Narada and Saraswati (The Divine Mother), as well as the serpent king Vasuki (thousand mouthed serpent), praise Hanuman and sings your fame.
जम कुबेर दिगपाल जहां ते।
कबि कोबिद कहि सके कहां ते॥
Jam Kuber digpaal jahan te,
Kavi kovid kahi sake kahan te
Meaning: Even Yama, the god of death, Kubera, the lord of wealth, and the guardians of the four directions, poets and scholars none can fully describe Hanuman's greatness.
तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीन्हा।
राम मिलाय राजपद दीन्हा॥
Tum upkar Sugreevahin keenha,
Ram milaay rajpad deenha
Meaning: Hanuman helped Sugriva by bringing him to Lord Ram, and Lord Ram rewarded him by making him the ruler of the Vanaras.
तुम्हरो मंत्र बिभीषन माना।
लंकेश्वर भए सब जग जाना॥
Tumharo mantra Vibheeshana maana,
Lankeshwar bhaye Sab jag jana
Meaning: Even Vibhishana, Ravana's brother, recognized Hanuman's power and wisdom, and following your preaching he became King of Lanka as Hanuman helped Lord Ram defeat Ravana, making him famous throughout the world.
जुग सहस्र जोजन पर भानू।
लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू॥
Jug sahastra jojan par bhaanu,
Leelyo taahi madhur phal jaanu
Meaning: Hanuman is capable of traveling great distances in a short amount of time. He once flew to the sun, which is thousands of yojanas (1 yojana is approx 13kms) away, and mistook it for a sweet red fruit.
प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं।
जलधि लाँघि गये अचरज नाहीं॥
Prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahee,
Jaladhi langhi gaye achraj nahee
Meaning: Hanuman carried Lord Ram's ring to Sita as a sign of his presence, and after finding her, he leaped over the ocean without any difficulty.
दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते।
सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते॥
Durgam kaaj jagat ke jete
Sugam anugrah tumhare tete
Meaning: Hanuman is capable of accomplishing any difficult task in the world with ease, and he is blessed with the power to bestow his blessings on those who seek his help.
राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे।
होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे॥
Ram duare tum rakhvare,
Hot na ajna binu paisare
Meaning: Hanuman is the gatekeeper to Lord Ram's door, and he does not allow anyone to enter without Lord Ram's command.
सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना।
तुम रच्छक काहू को डर ना॥
Sab sukh lahai tumhari sarna,
Tum rakshak kahu ko dar na
Meaning: Those who seek Hanuman's refuge are blessed with all kinds of happiness, and he is a protector who ensures that no one fears any harm.
आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै।
तीनों लोक हांक तें कांपै॥
Aapan tej samhaaro aapai,
Teeno lok haank te kaapai
Meaning: Hanuman possesses the power to suppress his own strength, and his roar shakes all three worlds.
भूत पिसाच निकट नहिं आवै।
महावीर जब नाम सुनावै॥
Bhoot pishach nikat nahin aavai,
Mahavir jab naam sunaavai
Meaning: Evil spirits and demons cannot come near a person who recites Lord Ram's name with devotion, just like they could not approach Hanuman when he chanted Lord Ram's name.
नासै रोग हरै सब पीरा।
जपत निरंतर हनुमत बीरा॥
Nasai rog hare sab peera,
Japat nirantar Hanumat ve
era
Meaning: Hanuman is known for his miraculous healing powers. He can cure all diseases and ailments, and provide relief from all kinds of suffering when one chants his name with devotion.
सङ्कट तें हनुमान छुड़ावै।
मन क्रम वचन ध्यान जो लावै॥
Sankat ten Hanuman chhudavae,
Man kram vachan dhyan jo lavai
Meaning: Whoever focus their mind, actions, and thoughts on Hanuman, receives his divine grace and blessings and he saves them from all kind of difficulties and hardships of life.
सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा।
तिनके काज सकल तुम साजा॥
Sab par Ram tapasvi raja,
Tinke kaaj sakal tum saaja
Meaning: Lord Ram is the supreme king and a great ascetic, and Hanuman is his loyal servant. Hanuman is capable of accomplishing any task assigned to him by Lord Ram, and he can assist all those who seek his help in fulfilling their desires.
और मनोरथ जो कोई लावै।
सोई अमित जीवन फल पावै॥
Aur manorath jo koi laavai,
Soi amit jeevan phal paavai
Meaning: Those who come to Hanuman with any wish or desire are granted the unlimited rewards of an eternal life. Hanuman ensures that his devotees are blessed with whatever they seek, as long as it is in accordance with Lord Ram's will.
चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा।
है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा॥
Charon jug parataap tumhaaraa,
Hai parasiddh jagat ujiyaaraa
Meaning: Hanuman is renowned for his bravery and valor, which have been acknowledged in all four yugas (ages). He is a well-known personality, who brings brightness to the entire world with his glorious deeds and divine grace.
साधु सन्त के तुम रखवारे।
असुर निकन्दन राम दुलारे॥
Sadhu sant ke tum rakhwaare,
Asur nikandan Ram dulare
Meaning: Hanuman is a protector of saints and devotees who follow the path of righteousness, and he is also a destroyer of demons and evil forces. Hanuman is beloved of Lord Ram, and he is constantly engaged in serving his divine master.
अष्ट सिद्धि नौ निधि के दाता।
अस बर दीन जानकी माता॥
Asht siddhi nau nidhi ke daataa,
Asa bar deen Janaki mata
Meaning: As Blessed by Mother Sita, Hanuman possesses eight mystical powers and nine types of treasures. He gives these siddhis and nidhis only to the deserving ones.
राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा।
सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा॥
Ram rasayan tumhare paasa,
Sada raho Raghupati ke daasa
Meaning: Hanuman holds the elixir of Lord Ram's love and devotion, which he shares with his devotees. He is always present to serve Lord Ram, and he considers himself to be his loyal servant.
तुम्हरे भजन राम को पावै।
जनम जनम के दुख बिसरावै॥
Tumhare bhajan Ram ko paavai,
Janam janam ke dukh bisaraavai
Meaning: By singing the praises of Hanuman, one can attain the love and blessings of Lord Ram. The devotee who recites Hanuman Chalisa with devotion can forget all the sorrows and miseries of this world and attain liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
अंतकाल रघुबर पुर जाई।
जहाँ जन्म हरि-भक्त कहाई॥
Antakaal Raghubar pur jaai,
Jahan janma Hari-bhakta kahaai
Meaning: At the end of his life, the devotee who utters the name of Hanuman and remembers Lord Ram attains salvation and goes to the abode of Lord Ram, where he becomes known as a devotee of Hari (another name for Lord Vishnu).
और देवता चित्त न धरई।
हनुमत सेइ सर्व सुख करई॥
Aur devata chitt na dharai,
Hanumat sei sarva sukh karai
Meaning: Hanuman is so powerful that even the other Devtas cannot withstand his divine grace. He blesses his devotees with all the happiness and prosperity they desire, and his mere presence brings peace and joy to their lives.
संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा।
जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा॥
Sankat kate mitai sab peera,
Jo sumirai Hanumat balbeera
Meaning: Hanuman is the one who can help us overcome all difficulties and troubles in our lives. By remembering him with devotion, one can find the strength to face any challenge and overcome all obstacles.
जय जय जय हनुमान गोसाईं।
कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाईं॥
Jai jai jai Hanuman Gosai,
Krripa karahu Gurudev ki naai
Meaning: This last verse is a salutation to Hanuman, who is hailed as the lord of the monkeys and a great devotee of Lord Ram. The devotee requests Hanuman to shower his grace and blessings, and to act as a guru or teacher in showing or guiding to the path of devotion to Lord Ram.
जो सत बार पाठ कर कोई।
छूटहि बंदि महा सुख होई॥
Jo sat baar path kar koi,
Chhutahi bandi maha sukha hoi
Meaning: The devotee who recites the Hanuman Chalisa 100 times with devotion and sincerity is freed from all kinds of bondage and attains great happiness and peace in life.
जो यह पढ़ै हनुमान चालीसा।
होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा॥
Jo yah padhai Hanuman Chalisa,
Hoye siddhi saakhi Gaureesa
Meaning: The devotee who recites the Hanuman Chalisa with faith and devotion is blessed with the grace of Lord Hanuman. Lord Shiva himself is the witness to it.
तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा।
कीजै नाथ हृदय महँ डेरा॥
Tulsidas sada hari chera,
Keejai Nath Hriday mah dera
पवन तनय संकट हरण मंगल मूरत रूप ।
राम लखन सीता सहित ह्रदय बसौ सुर भूप ॥
Pawan Tanay Sankat Haran Mangal Murti rup,
Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit Hriday basahu Sur bhup
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