Shri Hanuman Chalisa

 

Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj                  After cleansing the mirror of my mind with the pollen

Nij mane mukure sudhar                       dust of holy Guru's Lotus feet. I Profess the pure,

Varnao Raghuvar Vimal Jasu              untainted glory of Shri Raghuvar which bestows the four-

Jo dayaku phal char                                fold fruits of life.(Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha).

 

Budhi Hin Tanu Janike                           Fully aware of the deficiency of my intelligence, I

Sumirau Pavan Kumar                           concentrate my attention on Pavan Kumar and humbly

Bal budhi Vidya dehu mohe                  ask for strength, intelligence and true knowledge to

Harahu Kalesa Vikar                               relieve me of all blemishes, causing pain.

 

Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar              Victory to thee, O'Hanuman! Ocean of Wisdom-All

Jai Kapis tihun lok ujagar                      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 dhama                    You are the divine messenger of Shri Ram. The

Anjani-putra Pavan sut nama               repository 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 ear rings and have long curly hair.

 

Hath Vajra Aur Dhuvaje Viraje             You carry in your hand a lightening bolt along with a victory

Kandhe moonj janehu sajai                  (kesari) flag and wear the sacred thread on your shoulder.

 

Sankar suvan kesri Nandan                 As a descendant of Lord Sankar, you are a comfort and pride

Tej pratap maha jag vandan                  of Shri Kesari. With the lustre of your Vast Sway, you are

                                                                     propitiated all over the universe.

 

Vidyavan guni ati chatur                        You are the repository of learning, virtuous and fully accom-

Ram kaj karibe ko aatur                         plished, always keen to carry out the behest's of Shri Ram.

 

Prabu charitra sunibe ko rasiya          You are an ardent listener, always so keen to listen to the

Ram Lakhan Sita man Basiya              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   You appeared before Sita in a Diminutive form and spoke to

Vikat roop dhari lanka jarava                her in humility. You assumed an awesome form and struck

                                                                     terror by setting Lanka on fire.

 

Bhima roop dhari asur sanghare         With over-whelming might you destroyed the Asuras

Ramachandra ke kaj sanvare               (demons) and performed all tasks assigned to you by Shri Ram

                                                                     with great skill.

 

Laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye              You brought Sanjivan (A herb that revives life) and restored

Shri Raghuvir Harashi ur laye              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 and

Tum mam priye Bharat-hi sam bhai    said: "You are as dear to me as my own brother Bharat."

 

Sahas badan tumharo yash gaave     Thousands of living beings are chanting hymns of your glories;

Us kahi Shripati kanth lagaave            saying thus, Shri Ram warmly hugged him (Shri Hanuman).

 

Sankadik Brahmadi Muneesa              When prophets like Sanka, even the Sage like Lord Brahma,

Narad Sarad sahit Aheesa                    the great hermit Narad himself, Goddess Saraswati and Ahisha

                                                                     (one of immeasurable dimensions).

 

Yam Kuber Digpal Jahan te                  Even Yamraj (God of Death) Kuber (God of Wealth) and the

Kavi kovid kahi sake kahan te             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         You rendered a great service to Sugriv. You united him with

Ram milaye rajpad deenha                    Shri Ram and he installed him on the Royal Throne. By heeding

Tumharo mantra Vibheeshan mana   your advice, Vibhishan became Lord of Lanka. This is known

Lankeshwar Bhaye Sub jag jana         all over the Universe.

 

Yug sahastra jojan par Bhanu              On your own you dashed upon the Sun, which is at a fabulous

Leelyo tahi madhur phal janu               distance of thousands of miles, thinking it to be a sweet

                                                                     luscious fruit.

 

Prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahee     Carrying the Lord's Signet Ring in your mouth, there is

Jaladhi langhi gaye achraj nahee        hardly any wonder that you easily leapt across the ocean.

 

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 Abode.

Hoat na agya binu paisare                    No one can enter it without your permission,

 

Sub sukh lahai tumhari sarna              All comforts of the world lie at your feet. The devotees enjoy all

Tum rakshak kahu ko dar na                divine pleasures and feel fearless under your benign Protection.

 

Aapan tej samharo aapai                       You alone are befitted to carry your own splendid valour. All the

Teenhon lok hank te kanpai                 three worlds (entire universe) tremor at your thunderous call.

 

Bhoot pisach Nikat nahin aavai           All the ghosts, demons and evil forces keep away, with the

Mahavir jab naam sunavai                    sheer mention of your great name, O'Mahaveer!!

 

Nase rog harai sab peera                      All diseases, pain and suffering disappear on reciting regularly

Japat nirantar Hanumant beera           Shri Hanuman's holy name.

 

Sankat se Hanuman chudavai             Those who remember Shri Hanuman in thought, words and deeds

Man Karam Vachan dyan jo lavai        with Sincerity and Faith, are rescued from all crises in life.

 

Sub par Ram tapasvee raja                   All who hail, worship and have faith in Shri Ram as the Supreme

Tin ke kaj sakal Tum saja                      Lord and the king of penance. You make all their difficult tasks

                                                                     very easy.

 

Aur manorath jo koi lavai                      Whosoever comes to you for fulfillment of any desire with faith

Sohi amit jeevan phal pavai                  and sincerity, Will he alone secure the imperishable fruit of

                                                                     human life.

 

Charon Yug partap tumhara                 All through the four ages your magnificent glory is acclaimed far

Hai persidh jagat ujiyara                        and wide. Your fame is Radiantly acclaimed all over the Cosmos.

 

Sadhu Sant ke tum Rakhware             You are Saviour and the guardian angel of Saints and Sages and

Asur nikandan Ram dulhare                 destroy all Demons. You are the angelic darling of Shri Ram.

 

Ashta sidhi nav nidhi ke dhata             You can grant to any one, any yogic power of Eight Siddhis

Us var deen Janki mata                         (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 rebirths

Sada raho Raghupati ke dasa              you will always remain Shri Raghupati's most dedicated disciple.

 

Tumhare bhajan Ram ko pavai            Through hymns sung in devotion to you, one can find Shri Ram

Janam janam ke dukh bisravai            and become free from sufferings of several births.

 

Anth kaal Raghuvir pur jayee               If at the time of death one enters the Divine Abode of Shri Ram,

Jahan janam Hari-Bakht Kahayee      thereafter in all future births he is born as the Lord's devotee.

 

Aur Devta Chit na dharehi                     One need not entertain any other deity for Propitiation, as

Hanumanth se hi sarve sukh karehi  devotion of Shri Hanuman alone can give all happiness.

 

Sankat kate mite sab peera                   One is freed from all the sufferings and ill fated contingencies of

Jo sumirai Hanumat Balbeera              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 victory

Kripa Karahu Gurudev ki nyahin         over the evil be firm and final. Bless me in the capacity as my

                                                                     supreme guru (teacher).

 

Jo sat bar path kare kohi                       One who recites Chalisa one hundred times, becomes free from the

Chutehi bandhi maha sukh hohi         bondage of life and death and enjoys the highest bliss at last.

 

Jo yah padhe Hanuman Chalisa         All those who recite Hanuman Chalisa (The forty Chaupais)

Hoye siddhi sakhi Gaureesa                 regularly are sure to be benedicted. Such is the evidence of no less a

                                                                     witness as Bhagwan Sankar.

 

Tulsidas sada hari chera                        Tulsidas as a bonded slave of the Divine Master, stays perpetually at

Keejai Das Hrdaye mein dera               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 are a

Mangal murti roop.                                  symbol of Auspiciousness.

Ram Lakhan Sita sahit,                          Along with Shri Ram, Lakshman and Sita, reside in my heart.

Hrdaye basahu sur bhoop.                   Oh! King of Gods.