Hanuman Chalisa

Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar Jai Kapis tihun lok ujagar

Meaning

Victory to thee O Hanuman! Ocean of Wisdom — All hail O Kapisa! You illuminate all the three worlds with your glory.

Ram doot atulit bal dhama Anjani-putra Pavan sut nama

Meaning

You are the divine messenger of Shri Ram, the repository of immeasurable strength, known as Son of Anjani and Son of Pavan (Wind).

Mahavir Vikram Bajrangi Kumati nivar sumati Ke sangi

Meaning

With limbs as sturdy as Vajra you are valiant and brave. You dispel evil thoughts and are the companion of good wisdom.

Kanchan varan viraj subesa Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa

Meaning

Your physique is golden-coloured and your dress is beautiful. You wear ear rings and have long curly hair.

Hath Vajra Aur Dhuvaje Viraje Kandhe moonj janehu sajai

Meaning

You carry in your hand a lightning bolt along with a victory flag and wear the sacred thread of munja grass on your shoulder.

Sankar suvan kesri Nandan Tej pratap maha jag vandan

Meaning

As a descendant of Lord Shankara and the pride of Kesari, your vast glory and power is worshipped across the universe.

Vidyavan guni ati chatur Ram kaj karibe ko aatur

Meaning

You are the repository of learning, virtuous and fully accomplished, always eager to carry out the behests of Shri Ram.

Prabu charitra sunibe ko rasiya Ram Lakhan Sita man Basiya

Meaning

You are an ardent listener of Shri Ram's life stories. You forever dwell in the hearts of Shri Ram, Lakshman and Sita.

Sukshma roop dhari Siyahi dikhava Vikat roop dhari lanka jarava

Meaning

You appeared before Sita in a diminutive form and spoke with humility. You assumed a fearsome form and set Lanka ablaze.

Bhima roop dhari asur sanghare Ramachandra ke kaj sanvare

Meaning

With overwhelming might you destroyed the demons and performed all tasks assigned by Shri Ram with great skill.

Laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye Shri Raghuvir Harashi ur laye

Meaning

You brought the Sanjivani herb and restored Lakshman to life. Shri Ram joyfully embraced you.

Raghupati Kinhi bahut badai Tum mam priye Bharat-hi sam bhai

Meaning

Shri Ram praised you lavishly and said "You are as dear to me as my own brother Bharat."

Sahas badan tumharo yash gaave Us kahi Shripati kanth lagaave

Meaning

Thousands of beings chant your glory. Saying thus, Shri Ram warmly hugged you.

Sankadik Brahmadi Muneesa Narad Sarad sahit Aheesa

Meaning

Prophets like Sanaka, Lord Brahma, the sage Narad himself, Goddess Saraswati and Shesha — all sing your praises.

Yam Kuber Digpal Jahan te Kavi kovid kahi sake kahan te

Meaning

Even Yamraj, Kuber and the Digpals offer you homage. What then can a mere poet say to adequately praise your glory?

Tum upkar Sugreevahin keenha Ram milaye rajpad deenha

Meaning

You greatly helped Sugriv by uniting him with Shri Ram and getting him the kingdom.

Yug sahastra jojan par Bhanu Leelyo tahi madhur phal janu

Meaning

You dashed upon the Sun thousands of miles away, thinking it to be a sweet luscious fruit.

Prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahee Jaladhi langhi gaye achraj nahee

Meaning

Carrying the Lord's Signet Ring in your mouth, you leaped across the ocean — there is no wonder in this.

Durgaam kaj jagat ke jete Sugam anugraha tumhre tete

Meaning

All the difficult tasks in the world become easy with your kind grace.

Ram dware tum rakhvare Hoat na agya binu paisare

Meaning

You are the guardian at the door of Shri Ram's Divine Abode. No one can enter without your permission.

Sub sukh lahai tumhari sarna Tum rakshak kahu ko dar na

Meaning

All happiness lies at your feet. Those under your protection feel fearless.

Aapan tej samharo aapai Teenhon lok hank te kanpai

Meaning

Only you can contain your own splendid valour. All three worlds tremble at your thunderous call.

Bhoot pisach Nikat nahin aavai Mahavir jab naam sunavai

Meaning

All ghosts, demons and evil spirits stay away when your great name is invoked, O Mahaveer!

Nase rog harai sab peera Japat nirantar Hanumant beera

Meaning

All diseases and pain disappear when one continuously recites the name of the brave Hanuman.

Sankat se Hanuman chudavai Man Karam Vachan dyan jo lavai

Meaning

Those who remember Hanuman in thought, deed and word with sincerity are rescued from all crises.

Sub par Ram tapasvee raja Tin ke kaj sakal Tum saja

Meaning

All who hail Shri Ram as the Supreme King — you ensure all their tasks are accomplished.

Aur manorath jo koi lavai Sohi amit jeevan phal pavai

Meaning

Whosoever comes to you with faith for any desire shall receive the imperishable fruit of human life.

Charon Yug partap tumhara Hai persidh jagat ujiyara

Meaning

Through all four ages your magnificent glory is acclaimed far and wide across the entire cosmos.

Sadhu Sant ke tum Rakhware Asur nikandan Ram dulhare

Meaning

You are the saviour and guardian angel of saints and sages, destroyer of demons, and the beloved of Shri Ram.

Ashta sidhi nav nidhi ke dhata Us var deen Janki mata

Meaning

You can grant anyone the eight Siddhis and nine Nidhis. This boon was conferred on you by Mother Janki herself.

Ram rasayan tumhare pasa Sada raho Raghupati ke dasa

Meaning

You hold the elixir of devotion to Shri Ram. You shall always remain Raghupati's most dedicated servant.

Tumhare bhajan Ram ko pavai Janam janam ke dukh bisravai

Meaning

Through devotional songs to you one can find Shri Ram and become free from the sorrows of many births.

Anth kaal Raghuvir pur jayee Jahan janam Hari-Bakht Kahayee

Meaning

At the time of death one enters Shri Ram's divine abode, and in all future births is born as the Lord's devotee.

Aur Devta Chit na dharehi Hanumanth se hi sarve sukh karehi

Meaning

No need to pray to any other deity — devotion to Shri Hanuman alone can bestow all happiness.

Sankat kate mite sab peera Jo sumirai Hanumat Balbeera

Meaning

All sufferings and ill-fated contingencies are removed for one who adores the mighty Hanuman.

Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosahin Kripa Karahu Gurudev ki nyahin

Meaning

Hail, Hail, Hail, Shri Hanuman! Let your victory over evil be firm and final. Bless me as my supreme Guru.

Jo sat bar path kare kohi Chutehi bandhi maha sukh hohi

Meaning

One who recites this Chalisa one hundred times becomes free from the bondage of life and death and enjoys the highest bliss.

Jo yah padhe Hanuman Chalisa Hoye siddhi sakhi Gaureesa

Meaning

All who recite Hanuman Chalisa regularly are sure to be benedicted. Such is the testimony of Bhagwan Shankar.

Tulsidas sada hari chera Keejai Das Hrdaye mein dera

Meaning

Tulsidas as a devoted servant of the Lord prays: "O Lord! Please enshrine yourself within my heart and soul."