SHRI HANUMAN CHALISA

The Shri Hanuman Chalisa is full of devotion, sacrifice and dedication. To achieve any
objective & in times of distress one goes in the shelter of Hanuman – “Ram Bhakta”.
In this spirit, the Hanuman Chalisa, will find a place in every home where it can act
as a panacea for all problems, be they physical, mental, or spiritual.

DOHA

Shree Guru Charan Saroj Raj, With the dust of Guru’s Lotus feet, I first clean
Nij Man Mukur Sudhari, the mirror of my heart and then narrate the
Barnau Raghuvar Bimal Jasu, sacred glory of Shri Ram Chandra, The
Jo Dayaku Phal Chari Supreme among the Raghu dynasty, The giver
of four fold attainments of life. The fourfold
attainments are Kama (pleasure), Artha
(wealth), Dharma (religious-merit) and
Moksha (salvation).

Budhi heen Tanu Janike, Knowing myself to be ignorant, I urge you, O

Sumirow, Pavan Kumar, Hanuman, The son of Pavan! O Lord! Bestow
Bal Buddi Bidya Dehu Mohi, on me strength, wisdom and knowledge,
Harahu Kalesh Bikaar taking away all my miseries and blemishes.

CHOWPAI

Jai Hanuman Gyan Guna Sagar, Victory to thee, O Hanuman, ocean of wisdom
Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujaagar and virtue, victory to the Lord of monkeys
Ramdoot Atulit Bal Dhamaa, who is well known in all the three worlds. You,
Anjani Putra Paavansut Naamaa the messenger of Ram and repository of
immeasurable strength, are also known as
Anjaniputra and Pavanaputra.

Mahabeer Bikram Bajrangi, Mighty, Powerful and strong, as lightening, O

Kumati Nivaar Sumati Ke Sangi Mahaveer, you being the companion of
Kanchan Baran Biraaj Subesa, wisdom, dispel dark and evil thoughts.
Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesaa

Haath Bajra Aur Shvaja Birajai, You hold the Mace of lightening and a flag in
Kandhe Moonl Janeu Saajai your hands with the sacred thread of Munja
Shankar Suvan Kesari Nandan, grass adorning your shoulder. Reincarnation of
Tej Pratap Maha Jag Bandan Lord Shankar and the son of Kesari, your
lustre and glory is praised by the whole world.

Vidyavaan Guni Ati Chatur The master of all knowledge, full of virtue and
Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Atur wisdom, you are always eager to serve Lord
Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Ram. Immersed in listening to hymns on Lord,
Rasiya, in your cherished heart do, Ram, Laxman and
Ram Lakhan Sita Man Basiya Sita dwell.
Sukshma Roop Dhari Siyahin While you presented your humble form to
Dikhawa, Mother Sita, You assumed demonic size and
Bikat Roop Dhari Lank Jarawa burnt the city of Lanka. In your colossal
Bhim Roop Dhari Asur Sanhare, manifestation, you killed the demons, fulfilling
Ramchandra Ke kaaj Savare. your Lord’s mission.

Laye Sajivan Lakhan Jiyaye, You revived Laxman with the Sanjivani
Shree Raghuvir Harshi Ur Laye (nectarine herb, said to revive the dead) you
Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badaai, brought and Sri Ram Chandra embraced you
Tum Mama Priya Bharat Sam Bhai in deep joy. Sri Ram Chandra said you were
as dear as his brother Bharat and praised you
highly.

Sahasa Badan Tumhro Jas The Lord of Lakshmi embraced you saying
Gavein, Asa Kahi Shripati Kanth Sheshnaga (the thousand hooded divine
Lagaavein Sankadik Brahmadi carrying earth’s weight on his hoods, and said
Muneesa, Narad Sarad Sahit in the vedas) sings your glory. Not only
Ahisaa. Sheshnaga but also Sanaka (a saint), Brahma
(the creator of the universe) and other Gods,
Narad, Sharda (the Goddess of knowledge)
and other sages eternally sing your praise.

Jam Kuber Digpal Jahan Te, Kabi What to speak of poet and seers!, even Yama
Kobid Kahin Sake Kanha Te Tum (God of death), Kuber (God of wealth) and
Upakar Sugrivahi Keenha, Ram Digpal (God of directions) have no words to
Milai Rajpad Deenha praise your glory. You helped Sugruva
(brother of Bali who with the help of Rama
was crowned as King of Kishkindha).

Tumharo Mantra Bibhishan Vibhishana (brother of Ravana, crowned the

Maana, Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab king of Lanka after Ravana’s death),
Jag Jaana Jug Sahastra Jojan Par acccepting your counsel, became the King of
Bhaanu, Leelyo Taahi Madhur Lanka, is known throughout the world. You
Phal Jaanu swallowed the sun, millions of miles away,
talking it to be a sweet fruit.

Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukha Keeping the Lord’s ring in your mouth, you
Maaheen, Jaladhi Langhi Gaye conquered the mighty ocean (Hanuman
Acharaj Naheen Durgam Kaaj crossing the ocean in search of Sita). With
Jagat Ke Jete, Sugam Anugrah your grace all the impediments and the
Tumhre Te Te difficulties in the world can be overcome
easily.

Ram Duware Tum Raakhavare, No one can enter Rama’s abode without your
Hoat Na Aagya Bin Paisare consent, O sentinel of the Lord. By your grace
Sab Sukh Lahen Tumhari Sarna, one can enjoy all happiness and one need not
Tum Rakchak Kaahu Ko Darnaa have any fear under your protection.
Aapan Tej Samharo Aapei, When you roar all the three worlds tremble
Tinu Lok Hank Te Kanpai and only you can control your might. Evil
Bhoot Pisaach Nikat Nahi Avei, spirits cannot come near your devotees, Lord
Mahabir Jab Naam Sunavei Mahaveer, who chants your name.

Nassei Rog Hare Sab Peera, Chanting your name constantly, O Hanuman,
Japat Nprantar Hanumat Beera one can be cured of all disease and pains.
Sankat Te Hanuman Chhudavei, Hanuman keeps one, who has him in his
Man Kram Bachan Dhyan Jo Lavei heart, deed, word and meditation, free from
all trouble.

Sab Par Ram Tapsvee Raja, The ascetic king Sri Ram is the ruler of all and
Tinke Kaj Sakal Tum Saja you even accomplished all his missions.
Aur Manorath Jo Loi Lave, Whoever comes to you for fulfillment of any
Soi Amit Jivan Phal Pave desire, achieves great fruition in his life.

Charo Jug Partap Tumhara Your glory is acclaimed in four Yugas (Satyug,
Hai Parsiddha Jagat Ujiyara Dwapar, Treta, and Kalvug are the four yogas
Sadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhvare, in that order). Sri Ram has great affection for
Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare you, O Mahaveer, the decapitator of evil
spirits and protector of saints.

Ashta Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Data, You are blessed by mother Janaki (Sita) to
Asa Bar Din Janki Mata. grant anyone with any of eight siddhis and
Ram Rasayan Tumhare Pasa, nine nidhis You, with ambrosia that is Ram,
Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa are always in the service of Lord Raghupati
(the King of Raghu Dynasty ie Ram).

Tumhre Bhajan Ramko Pavei, One can reach Ram chanting your name and
Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisravei become free from sufferings of many lives.
Anta Kal Raghubar Pur Jai, After death he enters the eternal abode of Sri
Jahan Janma Hari Bhakta Kahai Ram and remains a devotee of him,
whenever, taking a new birth on earth.

Aur Devata Chitt Na Dharai, Other Gods may not care to take heed, but
Hanumat Sei Sarva Sukh Karai one who serves you, O Hanuman, enjoys all
Sankat Kate Mitey Sab Peera, pleasures. Sri Hanuman, the mighty God,
Jo Sumirei Hanumat Balbeera remove all the problems and pains of those
who invoke him.

Jai Jai Kai Hanuman Gosain, Hail, Thee Hanuman be as compassionate to

Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Nain me as my Supreme Teacher. He who chants
Jo Sat Bar Path Kar Koi, this prayer a hundred times, is liberated from
Chutai Bandi Maha Sukh Hoi earthly bondage and enjoys the highest bliss.

Jo Yah Padhe Hanuman Chalisa, He who reads these forty verses as, Lord
Hoy Siddhi Sakhi Gowrisa Shanker witnesses, overcome all troubles.
Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera, Tulsidas (the writer of these verses) is an
Keeje Nath Hriday Mah Dera eternal devotee of Lord Hari. O Hanuman,
kindly reside in my heart forever.
 DOHA

Pavan Tanay Sankat Haran, O Shri Hanuman, the son of Pavana, Savior
Mangal Murti Roop, the Embodiment of blessings, reside in my
Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit, heart together with Sri Ram, Laxman and Sita.
Hriday Basahu Sur Bhup.