दोहा
श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज, निज मन मुकुर सुधारि।
बरनउँ रघुबर बिमल जसु, जो दायकु फल चारि॥
बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके, सुमिरौं पवन-कुमार।
बल बुधि विद्या देहु मोहिं, हरहु कलेस विकार॥
चौपाई
जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुन सागर।
जय कपीस तिहुँ लोक उजागर॥
राम दूत अतुलित बल धामा।
अंजनि-पुत्र पवनसुत नामा॥
महावीर विक्रम बजरंगी।
कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी॥
कंचन बरन बिराज सुबेसा।
कानन कुंडल कुंचित केसा॥
हाथ बज्र औ ध्वजा बिराजै।
काँधे मूँज जनेऊ साजै॥
संकर सुवन केसरी नंदन।
तेज प्रताप महा जग वन्दन॥
विद्यावान गुनी अति चातुर।
राम काज करिबे को आतुर॥
प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया।
राम लखन सीता मन बसिया॥
सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सियहिं दिखावा।
बिकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा॥
भीम रूप धरि असुर सँहारे।
रामचंद्र के काज सँवारे॥
लाय सजीवन लखन जियाये।
श्रीरघुबीर हरषि उर लाये॥
रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बड़ाई।
तुम मम प्रिय भरतहि सम भाई॥
सहस बदन तुम्हरो जस गावैं।
अस कहि श्रीपति कंठ लगावैं॥
सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीसा।
नारद सारद सहित अहीसा॥
जम कुबेर दिगपाल जहाँ ते।
कबि कोबिद कहि सके कहाँ ते॥
तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीन्हा।
राम मिलाय राज पद दीन्हा॥
तुम्हरो मंत्र बिभीषन माना।
लंकेस्वर भए सब जग जाना॥
जुग सहस्र जोजन पर भानू।
लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू॥
प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं।
जलधि लाँघि गये अचरज नाहीं॥
दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते।
सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते॥
राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे।
होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे॥
सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना।
तुम रक्षक काहू को डरना॥
आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै।
तीनों लोक हाँक तें काँपै॥
भूत पिसाच निकट नहिं आवै।
महाबीर जब नाम सुनावै॥
नासै रोग हरै सब पीरा।
जपत निरंतर हनुमत बीरा॥
संकट तें हनुमान छुड़ावै।
मन क्रम बचन ध्यान जो लावै॥
सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा।
तिन के काज सकल तुम साजा॥
और मनोरथ जो कोई लावै।
सोई अमित जीवन फल पावै॥
चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा।
है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा॥
साधु संत के तुम रखवारे।
असुर निकंदन राम दुलारे॥
अष्ट सिद्धि नौ निधि के दाता।
अस बर दीन जानकी माता॥
राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा।
सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा॥
तुम्हरे भजन राम को पावै।
जनम जनम के दुख बिसरावै॥
अन्त काल रघुबर पुर जाई।
जहाँ जन्म हरि-भक्त कहाई॥
और देवता चित्त न धरई।
हनुमत सेई सर्ब सुख करई॥
संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा।
जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा॥
जय जय जय हनुमान गोसाईं।
कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाईं॥
जो सत बार पाठ कर कोई।
छूटहि बंदि महा सुख होई॥
जो यह पढ़ै हनुमान चालीसा।
होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा॥
तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा।
कीजै नाथ हृदय महँ डेरा॥
दोहा
पवन तनय संकट हरन, मंगल मूरति रूप।
राम लखन सीता सहित, हृदय बसहु सुर भूप॥
Hanuman Chalisa in English
Doha
Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nij Man Mukur Sudhari
Barnau Raghubar Bimal Jasu, Jo Dayaku Phal Chari
Buddhihin Tanu Janike, Sumirau Pawan Kumar
Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesh Vikar
Chaupai
Jay Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar
Jay Kapis Tihu Lok Ujagar
Ram Doot Atulit Bal Dhama
Anjani-Putra Pawansut Nama
Mahavir Vikram Bajrangi
Kumati Nivar Sumati Ke Sangi
Kanchan Baran Biraj Subesa
Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa
Hath Bajra Aur Dhwaja Biraje
Kandhe Moonj Janeu Saje
Sankar Suvan Kesari Nandan
Tej Pratap Maha Jag Vandan
Vidyavan Guni Ati Chatur
Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Aatur
Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya
Ram Lakhan Sita Man Basiya
Sukshma Roop Dhari Siyahi Dikhava
Bikat Roop Dhari Lanka Jarava
Bhim Roop Dhari Asur Sanhare
Ramchandra Ke Kaj Sanvare
Laye Sajivan Lakhan Jiyaye
Sri Raghuvir Harashi Ur Laye
Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badai
Tum Mam Priy Bharatahi Sam Bhai
Sahas Badan Tumharo Jas Gaven
As Kahi Sripati Kanth Lagaven
Sanakadik Brahmadi Munisa
Narad Sarad Sahit Ahisa
Jam Kuber Digpal Jahan Te
Kabi Kobid Kahi Sake Kahan Te
Tum Upkar Sugrivahi Kinha
Ram Milaye Raj Pad Dinha
Tumharo Mantra Bibhishan Mana
Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jana
Yug Sahasra Jojan Par Bhanu
Lilyo Tahi Madhur Phal Janu
Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukh Mahin
Jaladhi Langhi Gaye Achraj Nahin
Durgam Kaj Jagat Ke Jete
Sugam Anugrah Tumhare Tete
Ram Duare Tum Rakhvare
Hot Na Agya Binu Paisare
Sab Sukh Lahai Tumhari Sarna
Tum Rakshak Kahu Ko Darna
Apan Tej Samharo Aapai
Tinon Lok Hank Te Kanpai
Bhoot Pisach Nikat Nahi Aavai
Mahavir Jab Naam Sunavai
Nasai Rog Harai Sab Pira
Japat Nirantar Hanumat Bira
Sankat Te Hanuman Chudavai
Man Kram Bachan Dhyan Jo Lavai
Sab Par Ram Tapasvi Raja
Tin Ke Kaj Sakal Tum Saja
Aur Manorath Jo Koi Lavai
Soi Amit Jivan Phal Pavai
Charon Yug Partap Tumhara
Hai Parsidh Jagat Ujiyara
Sadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhvare
Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare
Asht Siddhi Nav Nidhi Ke Data
As Bar Din Janki Mata
Ram Rasayan Tumhare Pasa
Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa
Tumhare Bhajan Ram Ko Pavai
Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisravai
Ant Kaal Raghubar Pur Jai
Jahan Janam Hari-Bhakt Kahai
Aur Devata Chitt Na Dharai
Hanumat Sei Sarb Sukh Karai
Sankat Katai Mitai Sab Pira
Jo Sumirai Hanumat Balbira
Jay Jay Jay Hanuman Gosain
Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Nain
Jo Sat Bar Path Kar Koi
Chhuthi Bandi Maha Sukh Hoi
Jo Yah Padhe Hanuman Chalisa
Hoy Siddhi Sakhi Gaurisa
Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera
Kije Nath Hriday Mahan Dera
Closing Doha
Pavan Tanay Sankat Haran, Mangal Murati Roop
Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit, Hriday Basahu Sur Bhoop
The Hanuman Chalisa is one of the most powerful prayers in Hindu tradition. In this guide, we’ll explore what makes it special and how it can help you in your daily life.
What is the Hanuman Chalisa?
The Hanuman Chalisa is a 40-verse prayer written to honor Lord Hanuman. A great poet named Tulsidas wrote it about 500 years ago. The name “Chalisa” comes from the word “chalis,” which means forty in Hindi, because it has forty verses.
The Story Behind the Prayer
Tulsidas wrote this prayer during a hard time in his life. People say that Lord Hanuman himself came to help Tulsidas when he was staying in the holy city of Varanasi. This meeting moved Tulsidas so much that he wrote these powerful verses.
How the Prayer is Organized
The Hanuman Chalisa has a clear structure:
- Two verses at the beginning (called Dohas)
- Forty main verses (called Chaupais)
- Two verses at the end (also Dohas)
Each part of the prayer has its own special meaning and power.
Main Themes in the Prayer
Devotion and Faith
The prayer shows how deeply Hanuman loved and served Lord Rama. His devotion wasn’t blind faith – it came from deep understanding and pure love. This teaches us about true loyalty and commitment.
Power and Courage
Everyone knows about Hanuman’s great strength. But the prayer tells us that his real power came from his spiritual strength. This shows us that true strength comes from our inner beliefs and values.
Wisdom and Learning
Many don’t know that Hanuman was also very wise. The prayer talks about how he mastered all kinds of knowledge. This teaches us that spiritual growth and learning should go together.
Service to Others
Hanuman always helped others without wanting anything back. Whether he was searching for Sita or bringing a whole mountain of healing herbs, he did everything with pure intention to serve.
Benefits of Reading the Hanuman Chalisa
Mental Benefits
- Helps reduce stress and worry
- Makes your mind clearer
- Builds inner strength
- Improves focus
- Brings peace of mind
Spiritual Growth
- Deepens your faith
- Creates positive energy
- Strengthens your spiritual path
- Builds character
Daily Life Benefits
- Helps create good habits
- Brings discipline
- Many people find better sleep
- Can improve breathing through rhythmic chanting
How to Practice the Hanuman Chalisa
Best Times to Read
- Early morning (before sunrise is best)
- Tuesday mornings (Hanuman’s special day)
- Saturday mornings (another good time)
- Any time you need strength or clarity
Simple Steps for Practice
- Find a clean, quiet space
- Face east or north if possible
- Light a lamp if you have one
- Take a few deep breaths
- Start reading at your own pace
- Focus on the meaning as you read
Making it Work in Modern Life
Stress Management
The prayer can be a powerful tool for handling daily stress. Its rhythm and words have a calming effect on the mind.
Building Inner Strength
Just as Hanuman found strength through devotion, we can find our own inner power through regular practice.
Better Focus
Regular reading of the Chalisa can help improve concentration and mental clarity.
Personal Growth
The values in the prayer – like courage, wisdom, and selfless service – can guide us in our personal and professional lives.
Common Questions
How Long Does Each Reading Take?
About 10-15 minutes for a complete reading. You can take more time if you want to reflect on the meanings.
Do I Need to Know Sanskrit?
No. You can read it in any language you’re comfortable with. Many good translations are available.
When Will I See Results?
Everyone’s experience is different. Many people feel peaceful right away, while deeper benefits come with regular practice.
Tips for Regular Practice
- Start with a few verses
- Use a good translation
- Join group readings if possible
- Keep notes about your experience
- Be regular in your practice
Making it Part of Your Life
The Hanuman Chalisa isn’t just an old prayer – it’s a living tradition that can help us deal with modern life. Whether you’re dealing with work stress, personal challenges, or seeking spiritual growth, this prayer offers practical wisdom.
Daily Practice Ideas
- Read it during your morning routine
- Listen to audio versions during commutes
- Join online or local reading groups
- Share the practice with family
- Keep a journal of your experiences
Fascinating Facts About Lord Hanuman
His Names and Their Meanings
- Anjaneya: Son of Anjana
- Maruti: Son of the Wind God (Vayu)
- Bajrangbali: The one with limbs as strong as thunderbolt
- Mahavira: The great hero
- Sankat Mochan: Remover of troubles
Historical and Mythological Facts
1. Birth and Blessings
- Born to Anjana (mother) and Kesari (father), with blessings from Lord Vayudev
- Received blessings from multiple gods, giving him special powers
- Got the blessing of immortality from Lord Shiva
2. Amazing Powers
- Could change his size from tiny to gigantic
- Had the power to fly and leap across oceans
- Was immune to all weapons
- Could cure illnesses with his knowledge of medicine
- Mastered all nine grammar systems and sacred texts
3. Important Events
- Tried to eat the sun thinking it was a fruit in his childhood
- Lifted an entire mountain (Sanjeevani Parvat) to save Lord Lakshmana
- Built the famous Ram Setu (bridge) to Lanka
- Burned Lanka with his tail after being captured
4. Worship Traditions
- Worshipped widely on Tuesdays and Saturdays
- Special prayers offered during sunrise and sunset
- Has over 108 names, each describing his different qualities
- Temples dedicated to him often face east
5. Cultural Impact
- Appears in texts across Southeast Asia
- Featured in both Ramayana and Mahabharata
- Influences many martial arts traditions
- Symbolizes strength and devotion in various cultures
Final Thoughts
The Hanuman Chalisa offers something valuable for everyone – from stress relief to spiritual growth. Its power lies in its simplicity and depth. Start your practice in whatever way works for you, and let the benefits unfold naturally.
Remember: consistency matters more than perfection. Even a few minutes of sincere practice each day can bring positive changes to your life.