The devotional hymn Sri Hanuman Chalisa features Sri Hanuman as the ideal follower. It is a poem in the Awadhi language that Goswami Tulsidas wrote. Given that the Hanuman Chalisa has 40 verses, the name “chalisa” is derived from the Hindi word “chalis,” which means “40.” We have posted a verse-by-verse English translation of the Hanuman Chalisa on this website.
Hanuman Chalisa in English and Meaning:
॥ Doha ॥
Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nij manu Mukuru Sudhaari ।
Barnau Raghubar Bimal Jasu, Jo Daayeku Phal Chaari ॥
Meaning:
After cleansing the mirror of my mind with the pollen dust from the Lotus-feet of Divine Guru, I describe the unblemished glory of Lord Rama, which bestows the four fruits of righteousness (Dharma), wealth (Artha), pleasure (Kama), and liberation (Moksha).
Buddhiheen Tanu Jaanike, Sumirau Pavan-Kumaar ।
Bal Buddhi Bidya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kales Bikaar ॥
Meaning:
Knowing my body to be devoid of intelligence, I remember Hanuman, the son of Vayu. Give me strength, intelligence, and knowledge, and cure my bodily ailments and mental imperfections.
॥ Chaupayee ॥
Jai Hanuman Gyaan Gun Sagar ।
Jai Kapis Teehun Lok Ujagar ॥ 1 ॥
Meaning:
Victory to Hanuman, who is the ocean of wisdom and virtues; Victory to the king of monkeys, who is illuminating three worlds.
Ram Doot Atulit Bal Dhama ।
Anjani-Putra Pavansut Nama ॥ 2 ॥
Meaning:
You are the messenger of Rama (to Sita), You are the abode of incomparable power. You are also called by the names Anjani Putra’ (Son of Anjana) and ‘Pavana Suta’ (son of the wind god).
Mahabir Bikram Bajrangi ।
Kumati Nivaar Sumati Ke Sangi ॥ 3 ॥
Meaning:
O mighty valorous one of terrific deeds, whose body organs are as strong as diamond (or the weapon of god Indra), Cure my bad mind, oh companion of those with a pure (good) mind.
Kanchan Baran Biraaj Subesa ।
Kaanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa ॥ 4 ॥
Meaning:
You are golden-colored; you are shining in your beautiful attire. You have beautiful earrings in your ears and curly hair.
Haath Bajra Aau Dhwaja Biraaje ।
Kaandhe Moonj Janeu Saaje ॥ 5 ॥
Meaning:
Vajrayudha (mace) and the flag are shining in your hand. A sacred thread made of Munja grass adorns your shoulder.
Sankar Suvan Kesarinandan ।
Tej Prataap Maha Jag Bandan ॥ 6 ॥
Meaning:
A partial incarnation of Lord Shiva, giver of joy to King Kesari Your great majesty is revered by the whole world.
Bidyabaan Guni Ati Chaatur ।
Ram Kaaj Karibe Ko Aatur ॥ 7 ॥
Meaning:
One learned in all Vidyas, one full of virtues, very clever. You are always eager to do Rama’s tasks.
Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya ।
Ram Lakhan Sita Man Basiya ॥ 8 ॥
Meaning:
You delight in listening to the acts of Rama (the Ramayana). Lord Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita reside in your heart.
Sukshma Roop Dhari Siyahin Dikhawa ।
Bikat Roop Dhari Lanka Jarawa ॥ 9 ॥
Meaning:
Assuming the extremely minute form in which you appeared to Sita. Assuming the gigantic form, you burned down Lanka.
Bheem Roop Dhari Asur Sanhaare ।
Ramchandra Ke Kaaj Sanwaare ॥ 10 ॥
Meaning:
Assuming a terrible form, you slayed demons. You carried out all the tasks of Rama.
Laaye Sajivan Lakhan Jiyaaye ।
Shri Raghubeer Harashi Ur Laaye ॥ 11 ॥
Meaning:
You brought Sanjivini, the life-saving herb from Dronagiri in the Himalayas, to save Lakshmana’s Life. Lord Rama cheerfully embraced you with a heart full of joy.
Raghupati Keenhi Bahut Badai ।
Tum Mum Priy Bharat Hi Sam Bhai ॥ 12 ॥
Meaning:
Lord Rama praised you very much, saying “You are dear to me like my brother Bharata”.
Sahas Badan Tumhro Jas Gaavein ।
As Kahi Shripati Kanth Lagavein ॥ 13 ॥
Meaning:
Thousands of living beings are chanting hymns of your glories; saying thus, Shri Ram warmly hugged him.
Sankadik Bramhadi Munisa ।
Narad Sarad Sahit Ahisa ॥ 14 ॥
Meaning:
When prophets like Sanka, even the Sages like Lord Brahma, the great hermit Narad himself, Goddess Saraswati, and Adishesha
Jam Kuber Digpaal Jahan Te ।
Kabi Kobid Kahi Sake Kahaan Te ॥ 15॥
Meaning:
Yama (the god of death), Kubera (the god of wealth), Digpalas (the guardian deities), poets, and scholars have not been able to describe Your Glories in full.
Tum Upkaar Sugreevhin Kinha ।
Ram Milaaye Raajpad Dinha ॥ 16 ॥
Meaning:
You did Sugriva a great favor by making him meet Rama and bestowing on him the kingdom of Kishkindha.
Tumhro Mantra Vibhishan Maana ।
Lankeswar Bhaye Sab Jag Jana ॥ 17 ॥
Meaning:
Vibhishana accepted your suggestion. He became the king of Lanka because of your advice, the whole world knows it.
Jug Sahastra Jojan Par Bhaanu ।
Lilyo Taahi Madhur Phal Jaanu ॥ 18 ॥
Meaning:
You flew towards the sun, which is thousands of Yojanas away, thinking of him as a sweet fruit.
Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukh Maahi ।
Jaldhi Laanghi Gaye Achraj Naahi ॥ 19 ॥
Meaning:
Putting the ring of Rama in your mouth, you jumped and flew over the ocean to Lanka, there is no surprise in that.
Durgam Kaaj Jagat Ke Jete ।
Sugam Anugraha Tumhre Tete ॥ 20 ॥
Meaning:
All the difficult tasks in the world become easy if there is your grace.
Ram Dooare Tum Rakhwaare ।
Hoat Na Aagya Binu Paisare ॥ 21 ॥
Meaning:
You are the doorkeeper and protector of the door to Rama’s court. Without your permission, nobody can enter Rama’s abode.
Sab Sukh Lahai Tumhari Sarna ।
Tum Rakhshak Kaahu Ko Darna ॥ 22 ॥
Meaning:
Once in your refuge, a Sadhaka obtains all the pleasures. You are the protector, and there is nothing to be afraid of.
Aapan Tej Samharo Aapai ।
Teeno Lok Haank Te Kaanpen ॥ 23 ॥
Meaning:
You alone are befitted to carry your own splendid valor. All three worlds (the entire universe) tremble at your thunderous call.
Bhoot pisach Nikat nahin aavai ।
Mahavir jab naam sunavai ॥ 24 ॥
Meaning:
All the ghosts, demons, and evil forces keep away, with the mere mention of your great name, O’Mahaveer!!
Bhoot Pisaach Nikat Nahi Aave ।
Mahabir Jab Naam Sunave ॥ 25 ॥
Meaning:
All the ghosts, demons, and evil forces keep away, from the mere mention of your great name, O’Mahavira.
Naasai Rog Harai Sab Peera ।
Japat Nirantar Hanumat Beera ॥ 26 ॥
Meaning:
All diseases, pain, and suffering disappear on reciting Shri Hanuman’s holy name.
Sankat Te Hanuman Chhoodave ।
Man Krama Bachan Dhyaan Jo Laave ॥ 27 ॥
Meaning:
Hanuman will release those from troubles who meditate upon him in their mind, actions and words
Sab Par Raam Tapasvi Raja ।
Tin Ke Kaaj Sakal Tum Saaja ॥ 28 ॥
Meaning:
All who hail, worship, and have faith in Shri Rama as the supreme Lord and the king of penance. You make all their difficult tasks very easy.
Aur Manorath Jo Koi Laave ।
Soi Amit Jivan Phal Paave ॥ 29 ॥
Meaning:
Whoever comes to you for the fulfillment of any desire with faith and sincerity, Will he alone secure the imperishable fruit of human life.
Chaaro Jug Partaap Tumhara ।
Hai Parsiddh Jagat Ujiyara ॥ 30 ॥
Meaning:
Your glory is for all the four Yugas, Your greatness is very famous throughout the world, and illumines the world.
Saadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhwaare ।
Asur Nikandan Ram Dulaare ॥ 31 ॥
Meaning:
You are the guardian of saints and good people. You killed demons, and you are dear to Rama.
Asht Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Daata ।
As bar Deen Janki Maata ॥ ॥ 32 ॥
Meaning:
Mother Sita granted you a boon to become the bestower of eight Siddhis (supernatural powers) and nine Nidhis (divine treasures).
Ram Rasayan Tumhre Paasa ।
Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Daasa ॥ 33 ॥
Meaning:
You have a sweet devotion to Rama. May you always be a devotee of Lord Rama.
Tumhre Bhajan Ram Ko Paave ।
Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisraave ॥ 34 ॥
Meaning:
Through hymns sung in devotion to you, one can find Shri Rama and become free from the sufferings of several births.
Antakaal Raghubar Pur Jaayee ।
Jahan Janam Hari-Bhakt Kahayee ॥ 35 ॥
Meaning:
If at the time of death, one enters the divine abode of Shri Rama, thereafter in all future births he is born as the Lord’s devotee.
Aur Devta Chitt Na Dharayi ।
Hanumat Sei Sarb Sukh Karayi ॥ 36 ॥
Meaning:
Not contemplating other gods, he gets all his happiness from Hanuman by serving Him.
Sankat Kate Mite Sab Peera ।
Jo Sumirai Hanumat Balbira ॥ 37 ॥
Meaning:
Pains will be removed, and all afflictions will be gone for those who remember Hanuman, the mighty brave one.
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosaai ।
Kripa Karahun Gurudev Ki Naai ॥ 38 ॥
Meaning:
Victory to you, O master of the senses! Show mercy on us like a Guru does.
Jo Sat Baar Paath Kar Koi ।
Chhootahin Bandi Maha sukh Hoyi ॥ 39 ॥
Meaning:
One who recites Chalisa one hundred times becomes free from the bondage of life and death and enjoys the highest bliss at last.
Jo Yeh Padhe Hanuman Chalisa ।
Hoye Siddhi Saakhi Gaurisa ॥ 40 ॥
Meaning:
All those who recite Hanuman Chalisa (the forty Chaupais) regularly are sure to be blessed. Such is the evidence of no less a witness than Lord Shiva.
Tulsidas Sada Harichera ।
Kije Naath Hridaya Mahn Dera ॥
Meaning:
Tulsidas is always a devotee of Hari. O Lord, make my heart your abode.
॥ Doha ॥
Pavantanaye Sankat Haran, Mangal Moorti Roop ।
Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit, Hridaya Basahu Soor Bhoop
Meaning:
O Son of the Wind God, remover of difficulties, one with an auspicious form. Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita reside in our hearts. Oh! King of Gods.
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Hanuman Chalisa Significance:
The word “Chalisa” means forty, referring to the forty verses present in the hymn. Each verse of Sri Hanuman Chalisa is composed in a simple yet poetic manner, allowing devotees to easily remember and recite them. The hymn narrates the heroic deeds, unwavering loyalty, and boundless devotion of Sri Hanuman towards Sri Rama, an incarnation of Sri Vishnu. Sri Hanuman Chalisa serves as a powerful tool to connect with the divine energy of Hanuman and seek his blessings for strength, courage, protection, and spiritual upliftment.
Benefits of Chanting:
Reciting Sri Hanuman Chalisa with sincerity and devotion is believed to bestow numerous benefits upon the devotee. Some of the key advantages include:
- Overcoming Obstacles: Sri Hanuman is revered as the remover of obstacles and the dispeller of negativity. Chanting the Hanuman Chalisa can help overcome challenges, both material and spiritual, and bring forth success and prosperity.
- Protection and Healing: The hymn is believed to create a protective shield around the devotee, guarding against negative influences and illnesses. It is also known to promote physical and emotional healing.
- Enhancing Devotion and Faith: Sri Hanuman Chalisa deepens the bond of devotion and faith between the devotee and Sri Hanuman. It helps foster a strong spiritual connection and invoke divine grace.
- Courage and Inner Strength: The verses of Sri Hanuman Chalisa infuse courage, determination, and inner strength within the devotees, enabling them to face life’s challenges with resilience and fortitude.