Hanuman Chalisa

Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj After cleansing the mirror of my mind with the pollen dust
Nij mane mukure sudhar of holy Guru's Lotus feet. I Profess the pure, untainted
Varnao Raghuvar Vimal Jasu glory of Shri Raghuvar which bestows the four-fold fruits
Jo dayaku phal char of life.(Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha).
Budhi Hin Tanu Janike Fully aware of the deficiency of my intelligence, I
Sumirau Pavan Kumar Bal concentrate my attention on Pavan Kumar and humbly ask
budhi Vidya dehu mohe for strength, intelligence, and true knowledge to relieve me
Harahu Kalesa Vikar of all blemishes, causing pain.
Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar Victory to thee, O'Hanuman! Ocean of Wisdom-All hail to
Jai Kapis tihun lok ujagar 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 dhama You are the divine messenger of Shri Ram. The repository
Anjani-putra Pavan sut nama of immeasurable strength, though known only as Son of
Pavan (Wind), born of Anjani.
Mahavir Vikram Bajrangi With Limbs as sturdy as Vajra (The mace of God Indra)
Kumati nivar sumati Ke sangi you are valiant and brave. On you attends good Sense and
Wisdom. You dispel the darkness of evil thoughts.
Kanchan varan viraj subesa Your physique is beautiful golden coloured and your dress
Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa is pretty. You wear earrings and have long curly hair.
Hath Vajra Aur Dhuvaje You carry in your hand a lightening bolt along with a
Viraje Kandhe moonj janehu victory (Kesari) flag and wear the sacred thread on your
sajai shoulder.
Sankar suvan kesri Nandan As a descendant of Lord Sankar, you are a comfort and
Tej pratap maha jag vandan pride of Shri Kesari. With the luster of your Vast Sway,
you are propitiated all over the universe.
Vidyavan guni ati chatur Ram You are the repository of learning, virtuous, and fully
kaj karibe ko aatur accomplished, always keen to carry out the behest's of Shri
Ram.
Prabu charitra sunibe ko You are an ardent listener, always so keen to listen to the
rasiya Ram Lakhan Sita man narration of Shri Ram's Life Stories. Your heart is filled
Basiya with what Shri Ram stood for. You therefore always dwell
in the hearts of Shri Ram, Lakshman, and Sita.
Sukshma roop dhari Siyahi You appeared before Sita in a Diminutive form and spoke
dikhava Vikat roop dhari to her in humility. You assumed an awesome form and
lanka jarava struck terror by setting Lanka on fire.

Bhima roop dhari asur With over-whelming might, you destroyed the Asuras
sanghare Ramachandra ke kaj (demons) and performed all tasks assigned to you by Shri
sanvare Ram with great skill.
Laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye You brought Sanjivan (A herb that revives life) and
Shri Raghuvir Harashi ur laye restored Lakshman back to life, Shri Raghuvir (Shri Ram)
cheerfully embraced you with his heart full of joy.
Raghupati Kinhi bahut badai Shri Raghupati (Shri Ram) lustily extolled your excellence
Tum mam priye Bharat-hi and said: "You are as dear to me as my own brother
sam bhai Bharat."
Sahas badan tumharo yash Thousands of living beings are chanting hymns of your
gaave Us kahi Shripati kanth glories; saying thus, Shri Ram warmly hugged him (Shri
lagaave Hanuman).
Sankadik Brahmadi Muneesa When prophets like Sanka, even the Sage like Lord
Narad Sarad sahit Aheesa Brahma, the great hermit Narad himself, Goddess
Saraswati and Ahisha
Yam Kuber Digpal Jahan te Even Yamraj (God of Death) Kuber (God of Wealth) and
Kavi kovid kahi sake kahan the Digpals (deputies guarding the four corners of the
te 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 You rendered a great service to Sugriv. You united him
keenha Ram milaye rajpad with Shri Ram and he installed him on the Royal Throne.
deenha Tumharo mantra By heeding your advice, Vibhishan became Lord of
Vibheeshan mana Lanka. This is known all over the Universe.
Lankeshwar Bhaye Sub jag
jana
Yug sahastra jojan par Bhanu On your own you dashed upon the Sun, which is at a
Leelyo tahi madhur phal janu fabulous distance of thousands of miles, thinking it to be a
sweet luscious fruit.
Prabhu mudrika meli mukh Carrying the Lord's Signet Ring in your mouth, there is
mahee Jaladhi langhi gaye hardly any wonder that you easily leapt across the ocean.
achraj nahee
Durgaam kaj jagat ke jete The burden of all difficult tasks of the world become light
Sugam anugraha tumhre tete with your kind grace.
Ram dware tum rakhvare, You are the sentry at the door of Shri Ram's Divine
Hoat na agya binu paisare Abode. No one can enter it without your permission
Sub sukh lahai tumhari sarna All comforts of the world lie at your feet. The devotees
Tum rakshak kahu ko dar na enjoy all divine pleasures and feel fearless under your
benign Protection.
Aapan tej samharo aapai You alone are befitted to carry your own splendid valour.
Teenhon lok hank te kanpai All the three worlds (entire universe) tremor at your
thunderous call.
Bhoot pisach Nikat nahin All the ghosts, demons, and evil forces keep away, with
aavai Mahavir jab naam the sheer mention of your great name, O'Mahaveer!!
sunavai
Nase rog harai sab peera All diseases, pain, and suffering disappear on reciting
Japat nirantar Hanumant regularly Shri Hanuman's holy name.
beera
Sankat se Hanuman chudavai Those who remember Shri Hanuman in thought, words,
Man Karam Vachan dyan jo and deeds with Sincerity and Faith, are rescued from all
lavai crises in life.
Sub par Ram tapasvee raja All who hail, worship, and have faith in Shri Ram as the
Tin ke kaj sakal Tum saja Supreme Lord and the king of penance. You make all their
difficult tasks very easy.
Aur manorath jo koi lavai Whosoever comes to you for the fulfillment of any desire
Sohi amit jeevan phal pavai with faith and sincerity, Will he alone secure the
imperishable fruit of human life.
Charon Yug partap tumhara Charon Yug partap tumhara Hai persidh jagat ujiyara
Hai persidh jagat ujiyara
Sadhu Sant ke tum Rakhware You are Saviour and the guardian angel of Saints and
Asur nikandan Ram dulhare Sages and destroy all Demons. You are the angelic darling
of Shri Ram.
Ashta sidhi nav nidhi ke You can grant to anyone, any yogic power of Eight
dhata Us var deen Janki mata 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 rasayan tumhare pasa You possess the power of devotion to Shri Ram. In all
Sada raho Raghupati ke dasa rebirths, you will always remain Shri Raghupati's most
dedicated disciple.
Tumhare bhajan Ram ko Through hymns sung in devotion to you, one can find Shri
pavai Janam janam ke dukh Ram and become free from the sufferings of several births.
bisravai

Anth kaal Raghuvir pur jayee If at the time of death one enters the Divine Abode of Shri
Jahan janam Hari-Bakht Ram, thereafter in all future births he is born as the Lord's
Kahayee devotee.
Aur Devta Chit na dharehi One need not entertain any other deity for Propitiation, as
Hanumanth se hi sarve sukh the devotion of Shri Hanuman alone can give all
karehi happiness.
Sankat kate mite sab peera Jo One is freed from all the sufferings and ill fated
sumirai Hanumat Balbeera contingencies of rebirths in the world. One who adores and
remembers Shri Hanuman.
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosahin Hail, Hail, Hail, Shri Hanuman, Lord of senses. Let your
Kripa Karahu Gurudev ki victory over the evil be firm and final. Bless me in the
nyahin capacity as my supreme guru (teacher).
Jo sat bar path kare kohi One who recites Chalisa one hundred times becomes free
Chutehi bandhi maha sukh from the bondage of life and death and enjoys the highest
hohi bliss at last.
Jo yah padhe Hanuman All those who recite Hanuman Chalisa (The forty
Chalisa Hoye siddhi sakhi Chaupais) regularly are sure to be benedict. Such is the
Gaureesa evidence of no less a witness as Bhagwan Sankar.
Tulsidas sada hari chera Tulsidas as a bonded slave of the Divine Master stays
Keejai Das Hrdaye mein dera perpetually at his feet, he prays "Oh Lord! You enshrine
within my heart & soul."
Pavantnai sankat haran, Oh! conqueror of the Wind, Destroyer of all miseries, you
Mangal murti roop. Ram are a symbol of Auspiciousness. Along with Shri Ram,
Lakhan Sita sahit, Hrdaye Lakshman and Sita, reside in my heart. Oh! King of Gods.
basahu sur bhoop.