What is Hanuman Chalisa?
The ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ is a devotional hymn praising Bhagavan Hanuman.
It is written by Goswami Tulsidas, a poet-saint who lived in the 16th century CE. He is also the author of Tulsi Ramayana (Ramcharitamanasa).
The Hanuman Chalisa has forty verses. The Hindi word chalis means forty. Most of these verses are in quatrain except for the beginning and ending couplets.
The Hanuman Chalisa is written in Avadhi, a dialect of Hindi that was spoken in Ayodhya, where Sri Ram was born.
Who is Hanuman?
Hanuman is also known as Anjaneya, Anjaniputra in Kannada, Anjaneyar in Tamil, Anjaneyudu in Telugu and Kesari Nandana.
Hanuman is a central figure in the Hindu epic Ramayana and is known for his devotion to Sri Ram.
He is the embodiment of dedication and devotion.
Why does Hanuman look like a monkey?
Hanuman was the son of Vayu, the god of the wind, and Anjana, a celestial nymph. You’re probably wondering how the son of the wind god and a nymph turned out to be a monkey. The answer is that Anjana once angered a sage who cursed her to be born as a monkey. … Even as a child, Hanuman had great powers.
Hanuman Chalisa Chanting Benefits:
Reciting Hanuman Chalisa is considered to be highly beneficial for one’s spiritual and personal growth. Here are some of the benefits of reciting Hanuman Chalisa:
- Protection from negative energies: Reciting Hanuman Chalisa is believed to protect the devotee from negative energies and evil forces. It is said that Lord Hanuman’s blessings can help overcome obstacles and challenges in life.
- Increased focus and concentration: The rhythmic chanting of Hanuman Chalisa is believed to help improve focus and concentration. It can also calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety.
- Health benefits: Reciting Hanuman Chalisa is believed to have health benefits such as relief from pain and improved overall well-being.
- Spiritual growth: The devotion and surrender to Lord Hanuman that comes with reciting Hanuman Chalisa is believed to help one progress on the spiritual path and attain inner peace and harmony.
- Overcoming fear: Lord Hanuman is often associated with courage and strength. Reciting Hanuman Chalisa is believed to help one overcome fear and develop confidence and bravery.
Hanuman Chalisa Impressive Facts:
The Hanuman Chalisa reveals a very accurate estimation of the distance between the sun and earth, several centuries before modern scientists did.
Yuga sahasra yojana para bhanu,
leelyo tahi madhura phala janu.
The distance mentioned in the Hanuman Chalisa is yuga-sahasra-yojana which is 153.6 million km. Modern science says the Earth and Sun are 150 million km apart.
Hanuman Chalisa Ending Verse & Meaning:
Jo yeh padhe Hanuman Chalisa,
hoye siddhi saakhi gaurisa.
“One who reads and recites this Hanuman Chalisa, all his works get accomplished. Lord Shiva, Himself, is the witness to it.”
Tulsidas sada hari chera, keeje nath hriday mah dera.
“0 Lord Hanuman, May I always remain a servant, a devotee to Lord Sri Ram, says Tulsidas. And, May You always reside in my heart.”