Hanuman Chalisa: Sacred Hindu Prayer and Devotion

Overview

The Hanuman Chalisa is a religiously sacred, devotional hymn by Tulsidas in praise of Lord Hanuman. It contains 40 verses that explain the strength of Lord Hanuman, his intelligence, and faith. Be it the chanting of Shree Hanuman Chalisa in Hindi or reading it in English as the Hanuman Chalisa spiritually, its value remains unbeaten. One who chants the Jai Hanuman Chalisa regularly can feel peace and plenty of courage with success, be it children or elders. Available in Hindi and English, the text versions of the Hanuman Chalisa are available. Check out available versions like 3D Hanuman Chalisa or download all Hanuman Chalisa texts for a divine experience.

Hanuman Chalisa In English And With Description In English

English Verse	English Translation
Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj Nij mane mukur sudhar Varnao Raghuvar Vimal Jasu Jo dayaku phal char	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 which bestows the four fold fruits of life.(Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha).
Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar Jai Kapis tihun lok ujagar	Victory to thee, O'Hanuman! Ocean of Wisdom-All hail to you O'Kapisa!You illuminate 3 worlds with your glory.
Ram doot atulit bal dhama Anjani-putra Pavan sut nama	You are the divine messenger of Shri Ram. The repository of immeasurable strength, Son of Pavan.
Mahavir Vikram Bajrangi Kumati nivar sumati Ke sangi	With Limbs as sturdy as Vajra (The mace of God Indra) Valiant and brave. You dispel the darkness of evil thoughts.
Kanchan varan viraj subesa Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa	Your physique is beautiful golden coloured and your dress You wear earrings and have long curly hair.
Hath Vajra Aur Dhuvaje Viraje Kandhe moonj janehu sajai (kesari)	You carry in your hand a lightning bolt along with a victory flag and wear the sacred thread on your shoulder.
Sankar suvan kesri Nandan Tej pratap maha 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.
Vidyavan guni ati chatur Ram kaj karibe ko aatur.	You are the repository of learning, virtuous and fully filled.
Prabu charitra sunibe ko rasiya 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 jarava	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 sanghare Ramachandra ke kaj sanvare	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 Jiyaye 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 Narad Sarad 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 te	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 mana Lankeshwar Bhaye Sub jag jana	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 jojan par Bhanu Leelyo tahi 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 dware tum rakhvare, Hoat na agya binu paisare	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 dar na	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 Teenhon lok hank te kanpai	You alone are befitted to carry your own splendid valour. All the three worlds (entire universe) tremor at your thunderous call.
Bhoot pisach Nikat nahin aavai Mahavir jab naam sunavai sheer	All the ghosts, demons and evil forces keep away, with the mention of your great name, O'Mahaveer!!
Nase 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 Karam Vachan dyan jo lavai	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 kaj 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 partap tumhara Hai persidh 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 dulhare	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 are Saviour and the guardian angel of Saints and Sages and destroy all Demons. You are the angelic darling of Shri Ram.
Ram rasayan tumhare pasa 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.
Anth kaal Raghuvir pur jayee Jahan 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 dharehi 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 Gosahin Kripa Karahu Gurudev ki nyahin	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."
Pavantnai sankat haran, Mangal murti roop. Ram Lakhan Sita sahit, Hrdaye basahu sur bhoop.	Oh! conqueror of the Wind, Destroyer of all miseries, you are a symbol of Auspiciousness. Along with Shri Ram, Lakshman and Sita, reside in my heart. Oh! King of Gods. "

The Hanuman Chalisa is a deep prayer that asks for Lord Hanuman's blessings. It praises Hanuman's divine qualities and his loyalty to Lord Ram. It also highlights his great power and knowledge.

दोहा

1.श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज, निजमन मुकुरु सुधारि।
बरनउं रघुबर बिमल जसु, जो दायक फल चारि।।

2.बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके, सुमिरौं पवन-कुमार।
बल बुधि बिद्या देहु मोहिं, हरहु कलेस बिकार।।

जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुन सागर।
जय कपीस तिहुं लोक उजागर।।

राम दूत अतुलित बल धामा।
अंजनि-पुत्र पवनसुत नामा।।

महाबीर बिक्रम बजरंगी।
कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी।।

कंचन बरन बिराज सुबेसा।
कानन कुण्डल कुँचित केसा।।

हाथ बज्र औ ध्वजा बिराजे।
कांधे मूंज जनेउ साजे।।

शंकर सुवन केसरी नंदन।
तेज प्रताप महा जग वंदन।।

बिद्यावान गुनी अति चातुर।
राम काज करिबे को आतुर।।

प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया।
राम लखन सीता मन बसिया।।

सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सियहिं दिखावा।
बिकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा।।

भीम रूप धरि असुर संहारे।
रामचन्द्र के काज संवारे।।

लाय सजीवन लखन जियाये।
श्री रघुबीर हरषि उर लाये।।

रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बड़ाई।
तुम मम प्रिय भरतहि सम भाई।।

सहस बदन तुम्हरो जस गावैं।
अस कहि श्रीपति कण्ठ लगावैं।।

सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीसा।
नारद सारद सहित अहीसा।।

जम कुबेर दिगपाल जहां ते।
कबि कोबिद कहि सके कहां ते।।

तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीन्हा।
राम मिलाय राज पद दीन्हा।।

तुम्हरो मंत्र बिभीषन माना।
लंकेश्वर भए सब जग जाना।।

जुग सहस्र जोजन पर भानु।
लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू।।

प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं।
जलधि लांघि गये अचरज नाहीं।।

दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते।
सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते।।

राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे।
होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे।।

सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना।
तुम रच्छक काहू को डर ना।।

आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै।
तीनों लोक हांक तें कांपै।।

भूत पिसाच निकट नहिं आवै।
महाबीर जब नाम सुनावै।।

नासै रोग हरे सब पीरा।
जपत निरन्तर हनुमत बीरा।।

संकट तें हनुमान छुड़ावै।
मन क्रम बचन ध्यान जो लावै।।

सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा।
तिन के काज सकल तुम साजा।।

और मनोरथ जो कोई लावै।
सोई अमित जीवन फल पावै।।

चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा।
है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा।।

साधु संत के तुम रखवारे।।
असुर निकन्दन राम दुलारे।।

अष्टसिद्धि नौ निधि के दाता।
अस बर दीन जानकी माता।।

राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा।
सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा।।

तुह्मरे भजन राम को पावै।
जनम जनम के दुख बिसरावै।।

अंत काल रघुबर पुर जाई।
जहां जन्म हरिभक्त कहाई।।

और देवता चित्त न धरई।
हनुमत सेइ सर्ब सुख करई।।

सङ्कट कटै मिटै सब पीरा।
जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा।।

जय जय जय हनुमान गोसाईं।
कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाईं।।

जो सत बार पाठ कर कोई।
छूटहि बन्दि महा सुख होई।।

जो यह पढ़ै हनुमान चालीसा।
होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा।।

तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा।
कीजै नाथ हृदय महं डेरा।।

दोहा

पवनतनय संकट हरन, मंगल मूरति रूप।
राम लखन सीता सहित, हृदय बसहु सुर भूप।।

What Is Hanuman Chalisa

The Hanuman Chalisa is the potent, magical devotional hymn sung by Tulsidas in praise of Lord Hanuman in the Awadhi language. It comprises 40 verses by which the strength, devotion, and wisdom of Lord Hanuman are described. Shree Hanuman Chalisa is chanted by thousands day in and day out to seek His blessings and to overcome obstacles.

Hanuman Chalisa in Hindi and English

Now, textually for the readers who want to read Hanuman Chalisa Hindi mein, it does exist and is equally comprehensible. If someone prefers to read it in English, then the Hanuman Chalisa in English does exist, translations explaining each verse well. Whether you look for Jai Hanuman Chalisa in Hindi or Hanuman Chalisa text in English, both of them have immense spiritual values.

Benefits of Chanting Shri Hanuman Chalisa

The regular recitation of the Full Hanuman Chalisa brings about peace, strength, and success. The Hanuman Chalisa can be chanted by children and adults alike in Hindi or English to overcome fear, be more focused, and invite positivity in life.

Where to Find the Hanuman Chalisa

You can easily find the Shree Hanuman Chalisa online or in books. Whether you need the Hanuman Chalisa Hindi version or Hanuman Chalisa English mein, both are readily available for download or to read for free. Begin your journey with this heavenly text today!

What Is Holy Hanuman Chalisa In Hindu Religion In English

The Hanuman Chalisa is a holy mantra written by Tulsidas in praise of Lord Hanuman. The term "Chalisa" means 40, which refers to the 40 verses in this devotional prayer. Many devotees recite the Shri Hanuman Chalisa daily for strength, courage, and protection. Whether sought in Hindi or in English, the Hanuman Chalisa brings positivity and peace into life.

There are many advantages of chanting the Hanuman Chalisa mantra daily. Many devotees chant the 40 days Hanuman Chalisa for a wish to come true or to help eliminate a problem in life. People will also do the 101 Hanuman Chalisa chant as a one-time act of devotion. For kids and beginners, it is necessary at first that at least 3 recitations of the Hanuman Chalisa in a day bring focus and peace.

You will find the Hanuman Chalisa text online and in books in Hindi and English. An original version, the Hanuman Chalisa Hindi mein, is available when there is another version in English for readers not reading Hindi to understand its meaning. Some versions are even in visual and audio format for interaction, like the 3D Hanuman Chalisa.

Excluding Shree Hanuman Chalisa, there are other all god Chalisa versions present online, including Shiva Chalisa and Durga Chalisa. You get options to access all Chalisa in Hindi, all Chalisa MP3 downloads, and even all Chalisa downloads that best fit your requirements. There are Alexa enabled applications that would even provide the Alexa Hanuman Chalisa feature to it for you to play anytime.

Chanting all Chalisa gives strength to devotion and spiritual growth. Be it the man Chalisa, which one chants for mental peace, or downloads all Hanuman Chalisa for offline recitation, these prayers help in generating a positive environment.

History and Origin of the Hanuman Chalisa

Hanuman Chalisa was written by Goswami Tulsidas in the Mughal era of the 16th century. Being written in the Awadhi language, which was a dialect of Hindi, this religious hymn was an offering or praise to Lord Hanuman, who served as the embodiment of devotion and strength within Hinduism. According to legend, Tulsidas wrote this during confinement, appealing for the blessings of Hanuman for divine intervention. Each one of these 40 verses reflected the faith that Tulsidas had in Lord Hanuman, portraying him as an ardent devotee of Lord Rama. For many centuries, Shree Hanuman Chalisa has formed the very backbone of Hindu spirituality, recited by millions for courage and protection

Meaning and Interpretation of Hanuman Chalisa Verses

There is deeper spiritual and moral meaning in every verse of the Hanuman Chalisa. The first stanzas extol the virtues of Lord Hanuman, like his wisdom, courage, and devotion. The middle ones narrate the superhuman feats he performed: leaping over the ocean to defeat the demons for the sake of Lord Rama. At last, blessings are bestowed upon devotees like success, protection, and deliverance from fear. These verses, if recited, inculcate not only devotion but also moral values of humility, perseverance, and faith. When the devotee learns the meaning of the Hanuman Chalisa Hindi mein or in translation, the depth of its divine teachings reaches his soul.

How to Chant the Hanuman Chalisa Correctly

It requires devotion, concentration, and regularity to chant the Hanuman Chalisa mantra in the correct way. One must first of all create a peaceful atmosphere for himself and pray to Lord Hanuman. Whichever version a person is using, either the Hindi-Scottish or the English version, spell every verse of the Hanuman Chalisa loudly and clearly. For the beginners, it is advisable to start off with 3 recitations of the Hanuman Chalisa every day. Many religious people chant continuously for 40 days by following the 40 days Hanuman Chalisa practice in order to gain more serious spiritual benefits. Keep the heart pure and mind pure while chanting, as the vibrations of this hymn dispel all episodes of trepidation, concentration of the mind, and invite positivity in life.

Comparison Between Hanuman Chalisa and Other Chalisas

The Shree Hanuman Chalisa is one of the many types of devotional hymns, also called "Chalisas," which exist in Hinduism. While the Hanuman Chalisa is utilized to praise Lord Hanuman for strength, loyalty, and devotion, other Chalisas are intended for other gods. An example could be the Shiva Chalisa, used to praise Lord Shiva because of his transformation power, and the Durga Chalisa, because of the protective nature of Goddess Durga. Each Chalisa thus possesses special benefits and is directed to appeal to specific spiritual needs. Besides other god Chalisa texts, Hanuman Chalisa is also famous for its universal appeal, simplicity, and widespread recitation; therefore, it makes this particular part indispensable in a Hindu worship.