SHRI HANUMAN CHALISA

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,
Nij Man Mukur Sudhari,
Barnau Raghuvar Bimal Jasu,
Jo Dayaku Phal Chari
With the dust of Guru’s Lotus feet, I first clean
the mirror of my heart and then narrate the
sacred glory of Shri Ram Chandra, The
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,
Sumirow, Pavan Kumar,
Bal Buddi Bidya Dehu Mohi,
Harahu Kalesh Bikaar
Knowing myself to be ignorant, I urge you, O
Hanuman, The son of Pavan! O Lord! Bestow

on me strength, wisdom and knowledge,
taking away all my miseries and blemishes.

CHOWPAI
Jai Hanuman Gyan Guna Sagar,
Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujaagar
Ramdoot Atulit Bal Dhamaa,
Anjani Putra Paavansut Naamaa
Victory to thee, O Hanuman, ocean of wisdom
and virtue, victory to the Lord of monkeys
who is well known in all the three worlds. You,
the messenger of Ram and repository of
immeasurable strength, are also known as
Anjaniputra and Pavanaputra.
Mahabeer Bikram Bajrangi,
Kumati Nivaar Sumati Ke Sangi
Kanchan Baran Biraaj Subesa,
Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesaa
Mighty, Powerful and strong, as lightening, O
Mahaveer, you being the companion of
wisdom, dispel dark and evil thoughts.
Haath Bajra Aur Shvaja Birajai,
Kandhe Moonl Janeu Saajai
Shankar Suvan Kesari Nandan,
Tej Pratap Maha Jag Bandan
You hold the Mace of lightening and a flag in
your hands with the sacred thread of Munja
grass adorning your shoulder. Reincarnation
of Lord Shankar and the son of Kesari, your
lustre and glory is praised by the whole world.
Vidyavaan Guni Ati Chatur
Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Atur
Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko
Rasiya,
Ram Lakhan Sita Man Basiya
The master of all knowledge, full of virtue and
wisdom, you are always eager to serve Lord
Ram. Immersed in listening to hymns on Lord,
in your cherished heart do, Ram, Laxman and
Sita dwell.
Sukshma Roop Dhari Siyahin
Dikhawa,
Bikat Roop Dhari Lank Jarawa
Bhim Roop Dhari Asur Sanhare,
Ramchandra Ke kaaj Savare.
While you presented your humble form to
Mother Sita, You assumed demonic size and
burnt the city of Lanka. In your colossal
manifestation, you killed the demons, fulfilling
your Lord’s mission.
Laye Sajivan Lakhan Jiyaye,
Shree Raghuvir Harshi Ur Laye
Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badaai,
Tum Mama Priya Bharat Sam
Bhai
You revived Laxman with the Sanjivani
(nectarine herb, said to revive the dead) you
brought and Sri Ram Chandra embraced you
in deep joy. Sri Ram Chandra said you were
as dear as his brother Bharat and praised you
highly.
Sahasa Badan Tumhro Jas
Gavein, Asa Kahi Shripati Kanth
Lagaavein Sankadik Brahmadi
Muneesa, Narad Sarad Sahit
Ahisaa.
The Lord of Lakshmi embraced you saying
Sheshnaga (the thousand hooded divine
carrying earth’s weight on his hoods, and said
in the vedas) sings your glory. Not only
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
Kobid Kahin Sake Kanha Te Tum
Upakar Sugrivahi Keenha, Ram
Milai Rajpad Deenha
What to speak of poet and seers!, even Yama
(God of death), Kuber (God of wealth) and
Digpal (God of directions) have no words to
praise your glory. You helped Sugruva
(brother of Bali who with the help of Rama
was crowned as King of Kishkindha).
Tumharo Mantra Bibhishan
Maana, Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab
Jag Jaana Jug Sahastra Jojan Par
Bhaanu, Leelyo Taahi Madhur
Phal Jaanu
Vibhishana (brother of Ravana, crowned the
king of Lanka after Ravana’s death),
acccepting your counsel, became the King of
Lanka, is known throughout the world. You
swallowed the sun, millions of miles away,
talking it to be a sweet fruit.
Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukha
Maaheen, Jaladhi Langhi Gaye
Acharaj Naheen Durgam Kaaj
Jagat Ke Jete, Sugam Anugrah
Tumhre Te Te
Keeping the Lord’s ring in your mouth, you
conquered the mighty ocean (Hanuman
crossing the ocean in search of Sita). With
your grace all the impediments and the
difficulties in the world can be overcome
easily.
Ram Duware Tum Raakhavare,
Hoat Na Aagya Bin Paisare
Sab Sukh Lahen Tumhari Sarna,
Tum Rakchak Kaahu Ko Darnaa
No one can enter Rama’s abode without your
consent, O sentinel of the Lord. By your grace
one can enjoy all happiness and one need not
have any fear under your protection.
Aapan Tej Samharo Aapei,
Tinu Lok Hank Te Kanpai
Bhoot Pisaach Nikat Nahi Avei,
Mahabir Jab Naam Sunavei
When you roar all the three worlds tremble
and only you can control your might. Evil
spirits cannot come near your devotees, Lord
Mahaveer, who chants your name.
Nassei Rog Hare Sab Peera,
Japat Nprantar Hanumat Beera
Sankat Te Hanuman Chhudavei,
Man Kram Bachan Dhyan Jo Lavei
Chanting your name constantly, O Hanuman,
one can be cured of all disease and pains.
Hanuman keeps one, who has him in his
heart, deed, word and meditation, free from
all trouble.
Sab Par Ram Tapsvee Raja,
Tinke Kaj Sakal Tum Saja
Aur Manorath Jo Loi Lave,
Soi Amit Jivan Phal Pave
The ascetic king Sri Ram is the ruler of all and
you even accomplished all his missions.
Whoever comes to you for fulfillment of any
desire, achieves great fruition in his life.
Charo Jug Partap Tumhara
Hai Parsiddha Jagat Ujiyara
Sadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhvare,
Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare
Your glory is acclaimed in four Yugas (Satyug,
Dwapar, Treta, and Kalvug are the four yogas
in that order). Sri Ram has great affection for
you, O Mahaveer, the decapitator of evil
spirits and protector of saints.
Ashta Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Data,
Asa Bar Din Janki Mata.
Ram Rasayan Tumhare Pasa,
Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa
You are blessed by mother Janaki (Sita) to
grant anyone with any of eight siddhis and
nine nidhis You, with ambrosia that is Ram,
are always in the service of Lord Raghupati
(the King of Raghu Dynasty ie Ram).
Tumhre Bhajan Ramko Pavei,
Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisravei
Anta Kal Raghubar Pur Jai,
Jahan Janma Hari Bhakta Kahai
One can reach Ram chanting your name and
become free from sufferings of many lives.
After death he enters the eternal abode of Sri
Ram and remains a devotee of him,
whenever, taking a new birth on earth.
Aur Devata Chitt Na Dharai,
Hanumat Sei Sarva Sukh Karai
Sankat Kate Mitey Sab Peera,
Jo Sumirei Hanumat Balbeera
Other Gods may not care to take heed, but
one who serves you, O Hanuman, enjoys all
pleasures. Sri Hanuman, the mighty God,
remove all the problems and pains of those
who invoke him.
Jai Jai Kai Hanuman Gosain,
Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Nain
Jo Sat Bar Path Kar Koi,
Chutai Bandi Maha Sukh Hoi
Hail, Thee Hanuman be as compassionate to
me as my Supreme Teacher. He who chants
this prayer a hundred times, is liberated from
earthly bondage and enjoys the highest bliss.
Jo Yah Padhe Hanuman Chalisa,
Hoy Siddhi Sakhi Gowrisa
Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera,
Keeje Nath Hriday Mah Dera
He who reads these forty verses as, Lord
Shanker witnesses, overcome all troubles.
Tulsidas (the writer of these verses) is an
eternal devotee of Lord Hari. O Hanuman,
kindly reside in my heart forever.

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