Hanuman Chalisa

हनुमान   चालीसा

Hanuman Chalisa 

श्रीगुरु चरण् सरोजरज, निजमनमुकुर सुधार । बरणौ रघुबर बिमल यश, जो दायक फलचार ॥

Sri-Guru Charan Saroja-Raja
Nija-Mana-Mukura Sudhaara |

Varannau Raghu-vara vimala Yashu
Jo Daayaku Phala-Chara ||

With the Dust of the Lotus Feet of Sri Gurudeva, I Clean the Mirror of my Mind. I Narrate the Sacred Glory of Sri Raghubar (Sri Rama Chandra), who Bestows the Four Fruits of Life (Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha).

बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके, सुमिरौं पवन कुमार । बल बुद्धिविद्या देहु मोहिं, हरहु कलेश विकार ॥

Buddhi-Hina Tanu Jaanike
Sumirau Pavan Kumar |

Bala Buddhi-Vidyaa Dehu Mohi
Harahu Kalesha Vikaar ||

Considering Myself as Ignorant, I Meditate on You, O Pavan Kumar (Hanuman).Bestow on me Strength, Wisdom and Knowledge, and Remove my Afflictions and Blemishes.

जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुण सागर । जै कपीस तिहुँलोक उजागर ॥

Jai Hanuman Jnaan Gunn Saagar | 
Jai Kapis Tihu-Lok Ujaagar ||

Victory to You, O Hanuman, Who is the Ocean of Wisdom and Virtue, Victory to the Lord of the Monkeys, Who is the Enlightener of the Three Worlds.-- 

रामदूत अतुलित बलधामा । अंजनि-पुत्र पवन-सुत नामा ॥

Rama-Dhut Atulit Bala-Dhamaa | 
Anjani-Putra Pavan-Sut Naamaa ||

You are the Messenger of Sri Rama possessing Immeasurable Strength, You are Known as Anjani-Putra (son of Anjani) and Pavana-Suta (son of Pavana, the wind-god).

महाबीर बिक्रम बजरंगी । कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी ॥

Mahaavir Vikrama Bajarangii | 
Kumati Nivaar Sumati Ke Sangii ||

You are a Great Hero, extremely Valiant, and body as strong as Thunderbolt, You are the Dispeller of Evil Thoughts and Companion of Good Sense and Wisdom.

कंचन बरण बिराज सुबेशा । कानन कुंडल कुंचित केशा ॥

Kanchan Varann Viraaj Subeshaa | 
Kaanan Kundala Kuncita Keshaa ||

You possess a Golden Hue, and you are Neatly Dressed, You wear Ear-Rings and have beautiful Curly Hair.

हाथ बज्र औ ध्वजा बिराजै । काँधे मूँज जनेऊ साजै ॥

Haath Vajra Aur Dhvajaa Viraajai | 
Kaandhe Muuj Janeuu Saajai ||

You hold the Thunderbolt and the Flag in your Hands. You wear the Sacred Thread across your Shoulder.

शंकर-सुवन केशरी-नन्दन । तेज प्रताप महा जग-वंदन ॥

Shankar-Suvan Kesari-Nandan | 
Teja Prataap Mahaa Jag-Vandan ||

You are the Incarnation of Lord Shiva and Son of Kesari, You are Adored by the whole World on account of your Great Strength and Courage.

विद्यावान गुणी अति चातुर । राम काज करिबे को आतुर ॥

Vidyavaan Guni Ati Chatur | 
Ram Kaaj Karibe Ko Aatur ||

You are Learned, Virtuous and Extremely Intelligent, You are always Eager to do the Works of Sri Rama.

प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया । रामलषण सीता मन बसिया ॥

Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiyaa | 
Rama-lasann Sita Man Basiyaa ||

You Delight in Listening to the Glories of Sri Rama, You have Sri Rama, Sri Lakshmana and Devi Sita Dwelling in your Heart.

सूक्ष्म रूपधरि सियहिं दिखावा । विकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा ॥

Sukhsma Roopa-dhari Siyahi Dikhava | 
Vikatt Roop Dhari Lanka Jarave ||

You Appeared before Devi Sita Assuming a Diminutive Form (in Lanka), You Assumed an Awesome Form and Burnt Lanka.

भीम रूप धरि असुर सँहारे । रामचन्द्र के काज सँवारे ॥

Bheem Roop Dhari Asur Samhaare | 
Ramachandra Ke Kaaj Samvaare ||

You Assumed a Gigantic Form and Destroyed the Demons, Thereby Accomplishing the Task of Sri Rama.

लाय सजीवन लखन जियाये । श्री रघुबीर हरषि उर लाये ॥

Laaye Sajiivan Lakhan Jiyaaye |  
Sri Raghuvir  Harasi Ur Laaye ||

You Brought the Sanjivana herb and Revived Sri Lakshmana. Because of this Sri Rama Embraced You overflowing with Joy.

रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बडाई । तुम मम प्रिय भरतहिसम भाई ॥

Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Baddaaii | 
Tum Mam Priya Bharatahisam Bhaaii ||

Sri Rama Praised You Greatly, And said: "You are as dear to me as my brother Bharata".

सहस बदन तुम्हरो यश गावैं । अस कहि श्रीपति कण्ठ लगावैं ॥

Sahas Badan Tumharo Yash Gaavai | 
As Kahi Sripati Kanntth Lagavai ||

"The Thousand Headed Seshnag Sings Your Glory", Said Sri Rama to You taking you in his Embrace.

सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीशा । नारद शारद सहित अहीशा ॥

Sanakaadik Brahmaadi Munisha | 
Naarad Shaarad Sahit Ahisha ||

Sanaka and other Sages, Lord Brahma and other Gods, Narada, Devi Saraswati and Seshnag ...

यम कुबेर दिगपाल जहाँते । कवि कोविद कहि सकैं कहाँते ॥

Yam Kuber Digapaal Jahaate | 
Kavi Kovid Kahi Sakai Kahaate ||

Yama (god of death), Kubera (god of wealth), Digpalas (the guardian deities), Poets and Scholars have not been able to Describe Your Glories in full.

युग सहस्र योजन पर भानू । लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू ॥

Yuga Sahasra Yojana Para Bhaanuu | 
Lilyo Taahi Madhura Phala Jaanu ||

The Sun which was at a distance of Sixteen Thousand Miles, You Swallowed It (the Sun) thinking it to be a Sweet Fruit.

प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं । जलधि लाँधि गये अचरजनाहीं ॥

Prabhu Mudrikaa Meli Mukh Maahii |  
Jaladhi Laadhi Gaye Acaraja-naahii |

Carrying Lord Sri Rama's Ring in your Mouth, You Crossed the Ocean, no Wonder in that.

दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते । सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते ॥

Durgam Kaaja Jagat Ke Jete | 
Sugam Anugrah Tumhare Tete ||

All the Difficult Tasks in this World, Are Rendered Easy by your Grace.

राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे । होत न आज्ञा बिन पैसारे ॥

Ram Duaare Tum Rakhavare | 
Hot Na Aajnyaa Bin Paisaare ||

You are the Gate-Keeper of Sri Rama's Kingdom. No one can Enter without Your Permission.

सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना । तुम रक्षक काहू को डरना ॥

Sab Sukha Lahai Tumhari Saranaa | 
Tum Rakshak Kaahu Ko Dharana ||

Those who take Refuge in You enjoy all Happiness. If You are the Protector, what is there to Fear?

आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै । तीनों लोक हाँकते काँपै ॥

Aapan Tej Samhaaro Aapai | 
Teeno Lok Haakate Kaapai ||

You alone can Control Your Great Energy. When you Roar, the Three Worlds Tremble.

भूत पिशाच निकट नहिं आवै । महाबीर जब नाम सुनावै ॥

Bhoot Pishaaca Nikatt Nahi Aavai | 
Mahaavir Jab Naam Sunavai ||

Ghosts and Evil Spirits will Not Come Near, When one Utters the Name of Mahavir (Hanuman).

नाशौ रोग हरै सब पीरा । जपत निरन्तर हनुमत बीरा ॥

Naashau Rog Harai Sab Piraa | 
Japat Nirantar Hanumat Biiraa ||

You Destroy Diseases and Remove all Pains, When one Utters your Name Continuously.

संकट से हनुमान छुडावै । मन क्रम बचन ध्यान जो लावै ॥

Samkatt Se Hanumaan Chudaavai | 
Man Kram Bachan Dhyaan Jo Laavai ||

Hanuman Frees one from Difficulties, When one Meditates on Him with Mind, Deed and Words.

सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा । तिनके काज सकल तुम साजा ॥

Sab Par Raam Tapasvi Raja | 
Tinake Kaaj Sakal Tum Saaja ||

Sri Rama is the King of the Tapaswis (devotees engaged in penances). And You (Hanuman) Fulfill all Works of Sri Rama (as a caretaker).

और मनोरथ जो कोइ लावै । सोइ अमित जीवन फल पावै ॥

Aur Manorath Jo Koi Laavai | Soi Amit Jivan Phal Paavai ||

Devotees who have any Other Desires, Will ultimately get the Highest Fruit of Life.

चारों युग परताप तुम्हारा । है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा ॥

Kaaro Yug Parataap Tumhaaraa | 
Hai Parasiddh Jagat Ujiyaaraa ||

Your Glory prevails in all the Four Ages. And your Fame Radiates throughout the World.

साधु संत के तुम रखवारे । असुर निकंदन राम दुलारे ॥

Saadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhavaare |  
Asur Nikandan Raam Dulaare ||

You are the Savior of the Saints and Sages. You Destroy the Demons, O Beloved of Sri Rama.

अष्टसिद्धि नव निधि के दाता । अस बर दीन जानकी माता ॥

Asthasiddhi Nava Nidhi Ke Daata | 
As Bar Deen Jaanaki Maata ||

You can Give the Eight Siddhis (supernatural powers) and Nine Nidhis (types of devotions).
Mother Janaki (Devi Sita) gave this Boon to you.

राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा । सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा ॥

Ram Rasayan Tumhare Paasa | 
Sadaa Raho Raghupati Ke Daasa ||

You hold the Essence of Devotion to Sri Rama. You Always Remain as the Servant of Raghupati (Sri Rama).

तुम्हरे भजन रामको पावै । जन्म जन्म के दुख बिसरावै ॥

Tumhare Bhajan Ramako Paavai | 
Janma Janma Ke Dukh Bisaraavai ||

Through Devotion to You, one gets Sri Rama, Thereby getting Free of the Sorrows of Life after Life.

अन्त काल रघुपति पुर जाई । जहाँ जन्म हरिभक्त कहाई ॥

Anta Kaal Raghupati Pur Jaaii | 
Jahaa Janma Hari-Bhakta Kahaaii ||

At the End one Goes to the Abode of Raghupati (Sri Rama). Where one is Known as the Devotee of Hari.

और देवता चित्त न धरई । हनुमत सेइ सर्व सुख करई ॥

Aur Devataa Chitta Na Dharaii | 
Hanumat Sei Sarva Sukh Karaii ||

Even without Worshipping any Other Deities, One Gets All Happiness who Worships Sri Hanuman.

संकट हरै मिटै सब पीरा । जो सुमिरै हनुमत बल बीरा ॥

Sankatta Harai Mittai Sab Piiraa | 
Jo Sumirai Hanumat Bala Biiraa ||

Difficulties Disappear and Sorrows are Removed, For Those who Contemplate on the Powerful Sri Hanuman.

जै जै जै हनुमान गोसाई । कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाई ॥

Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosahin | 
Kripa Karahu Gurudev Kii Naaii ||

Victory, Victory, Victory to You, O Hanuman, Please Bestow your Grace as our Supreme Guru.

जोह शत बार पाठ कर जोई । छुटहि बन्दि महासुख होई ॥

Joh Shat Baar Paattha Kar Joii | 
Chuttahi Bandi Mahaasukh Hoii ||

Those who Recite this Hanuman Chalisa one hundred times (with devotion), Will get Freed from Worldly Bondage and get Great Happiness.

जो यह पढै हनुमान चालीसा । होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा ॥

Jo Yah Padhai Hanumaan Chalisa | 
Hoy Siddhi Saakhi Gaurisaa ||

Those who Read the Hanuman Chalisa (with devotion), Will become Perfect, Lord Shiva is the Witness.

तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा । कीजै नाथ हृदय महँ डेरा ॥

Tulasidas Sadaa Hari Chera | 
Kiijai Naatha Hridaya Maha Dhera ||

Tulsidas who is Always the Servant of Hari. Prays the Lord to Reside in his Heart.

पवनतनय संकट हरन, मंगल मूरति रूप । रामलषन सीता सहित, हृदय बसहु सुरभूप ॥

Pavanatanaya Sankhat Harana, 
Mangala Muurati Roop |

Raamalassan Sita Sahit, 
Hridaya Basahu Sura bhuup ||

Sri Hanuman, who is the Son of Pavana, who Removes Difficulties, Who has an Auspicious Form, With Sri Rama, Sri Lakshmana and Devi Sita, Please Dwell in my Heart.