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Introduction to Hanuman Chalisa 

Hanuman Chalisa is a poetic composition of couplet verses by Saint Goswami Tulsidasji. It is believed to have been written by Tulsidasji when he was gravely ill. Composing and singing the Hanuman Chalisa helped Tulsidas Ji recover from his health condition. It contains a set of 40 verses purely dedicated to Lord Hanuman. The entire composition consists of 40 quatrains and three couplets.

Out of which, one couplet begins at the start and the other one at the end of the Chalisa. Hanuman Ji, being the 11th avatar of Lord Shiva, just like our beloved Shivji Lord Hanuman, is also pleased with minimal efforts and fulfills our wishes immediately.

Importance of Shri Hanuman Chalisa  

Hanuman Chalisa works miracles in a person’s life. All the negativity vanishes away just by the simple recitation of Hanuman Chalisa. The chanting of Hanuman Chalisa brings glory and is the ultimate remedy for any trouble, calamity, or crisis. Each verse should be chanted with utmost devotion, as mere chanting will do no good to you.

Hanuman Chalisa and its Meaning   

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

After polishing the mirror of my heart with the dust of my Guru’s lotus feet, I recite the divine glory of the greatest king, Shri Raghuvar, to bestow us with fruits of four efforts (Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha).

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

I am fully aware of my deficient mind; therefore, I focus on Pavan Kumar and ask for his intelligence, strength, knowledge, and wisdom to relieve me from all external forces causing pain.

जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुण सागर । जै कपीस तिहुँलोक उजागर ॥ रामदूत अतुलित बलधामा ।

Victory to Lord Hanuman, Hail to the ocean of wisdom, and Shiv Shakti. You are the illuminator of all the world.

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

You are the messenger of Lord Rama—abode of unmatchable courage. You are known as the great son of Wind (Pavan), born to Mother Anjani.

महाबीर बिक्रम बजरंगी । कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी ॥  

You are brave and powerful, and your legs are as robust as the Weapon Vajra (Mace of Lord Indra). You remove all the evil, dark thoughts and dispel darkness away.
 
कंचन बरण बिराज सुबेशा । कानन कुंडल कुंचित केशा ॥   

Your body is golden, while your dress (Abhushan) is lovely. Your hairs are curled, and you wear pretty earrings.

हाथ बज्र औ ध्वजा बिराजै । काँधे मूँज जनेऊ साजै ॥   

You carry a lightning thunderbolt and an orange (kesari) flag. You are having a janeu (sacred thread) around your shoulders.

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

As the Avatar (descendant) of Lord Shiva, you are the utmost comfort and pride of Shri Kesari. There is no limitation and end to your glory. The entire universe worships you.

विद्यावान गुणी अति चातुर । राम काज करिबे को आतुर ॥

You are very virtuous, wise, and morally clever. Always eager to do all the work of Prabhu Shri Ram.

प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया । रामलषण सीता मन बसिया ॥   

You are a keen listener and always willing to listen to Shri Rama’s great stories. Lord Rama, Maa Sita, and Lord Lakshman swell in your soul forever.

सूक्ष्म रूपधरि सियहिं दिखावा । विकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा ॥   

You appeared before Maa Sita in an immensely diminished form. In this divine form, you set Ravan’s lanka on fire.

भीम रूप धरि असुर सँहारे । रामचन्द्र के काज सँवारे ॥   

Taking massive forms like the Bheema, you destroyed all the demons. In this way, you finished all the pending tasks of Lord Rama.

लाय सजीवन लखन जियाये ।श्री रघुबीर हरषि उर लाये ॥   

You brought the medicinal Sanjivani Herbs carrying the mountain on your shoulder to save Lord Lakshmana. Shri Rama embraced you with his heart full of happiness.

रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बडाई । तुम मम प्रिय भरतहिसम भाई ॥   

Shri Rama embraced you with love and said you are his dear brother, just like Bharata.

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

Thousands of living beings are chanting your glory. Saying these words, Lord Rama hugged you tightly.

सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीशा ।नारद शारद सहित अहीशा ॥  

Saints like Sanka, Lord Bhrama, divine sages like Narada, and even the thousand-mouth serpent sing your glory.

यम कुबेर दिगपाल जहाँते । कवि कोविद कहि सकैं कहाँते ॥   

Yama, Kubera, and guardians of the four quarters, poets and scholars, no one can define your glory. You helped Sugriva and enlightened his journey by completing his meeting with Lord Rama and regaining his crown. Like ways you helped him gain his kingship ( by winning his crown).

तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीन्हा । राम मिलाय राजपद दीन्हा ॥  

You helped Sugriva and enlightened his journey by completing his meeting with Lord Rama and regaining his crown. Like ways you helped him gain his kingship ( by winning his crown).
 
तुम्हरो मंत्र विभीषण माना ।लंकेश्वर भये सब जग जाना ॥

In the same way, by seeking your advice, even Vibhishan became the king of Lanka—everyone in the universe knows about it.

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

In your childhood, you dashed toward the sun, thousands of miles away from you—thinking of it as a delicious fruit.

प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं । जलधि लाँधि गये अचरजनाहीं ॥  

Carrying the prestigious ring of Prabhu Shri Ram in your hand, there is no wonder you quickly leaped through the oceans.

दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते ।सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते ॥   

The ultimate burden of life’s complex tasks became less with your kind grace.
 
राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे । होत न आज्ञा बिन पैसारे ॥   

You are the ultimate guardian of the Divine door of Shri Rama’s abode. No one can move forward without your permission. That means Shri Ram’s darshan is possible only through your kind grace on us.

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

Those you take shelter within you find the divine happiness and warmth. When we have a strong protector like you, we do not need to get scared of anyone or anybody around us.

आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै । तीनों लोक हाँकते काँपै ॥   

You can alone withstand your magnificence—all the three worlds tremble by your roar.

भूत पिशाच निकट नहिं आवै । महाबीर जब नाम सुनावै ॥  

Oh, Mahaveer! No ghost or evil spirit can come near someone who regularly remembers your name. Just placing your name does the work.

नाशौ रोग हरै सब पीरा । जपत निरन्तर हनुमत बीरा ॥   

O hanuman! Diseases and pain get washed away when one recites your name. Hence, chanting your name regularly is of utmost benefit.

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

Whoever meditates or worships you with words, deeds, and kind thoughts gets freedom from all forms of difficulty and crises.

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

Lord Rama is the most powerful king of all kings. But you carried out all the duties of Lord Rama with efficiency.
 
और मनोरथ जो कोइ लावै । सोइ अमित जीवन फल पावै ॥  

Those who come to you with a longing wish or desire get their manifestation’s abundance, which remains undying throughout your life.

चारों युग परताप तुम्हारा । है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा ॥   

Your valor fills all four ages (Satyug, Dwaparyug, Tretayug, and Kalyug). Your glory is famous worldwide.

साधु संत के तुम रखवारे । असुर निकंदन राम दुलारे ॥  

You are the only guardian of all sages and saints. Slayer of demons and are adorned by Prabhu Shri Rama.
 
अष्टसिद्धि नव निधि के दाता । अस बर दीन जानकी माता ॥

You can grant the boon of Eight Sidhis (power) and Nine Nidhis (wealth) given to you by Mother Janaki.

राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा ।सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा ॥   

You possess the devotion of Lord Rama. You will be Prabhu Shri Rama’s only dedicated, beloved disciple in all rebirths.
 
तुम्हरे भजन रामको पावै । जन्म जन्म के दुख बिसरावै ॥  

Singing your praises and names paves the way towards Prabhu Shri Rama. He finds relief from all sorts of sorrow in life.

अन्त काल रघुपति पुर जाई । जहाँ जन्म हरिभक्त कहाई ॥   

With your grace, one can get a chance to go to the abode of Lord Rama after death and serve him with devotion.

और देवता चित्त न धरई । हनुमत सेइ सर्व सुख करई ॥ संकट हरै मिटै सब पीरा ।   

It is not essential to serve any other god. Service to Lord Hanumanta itself gives you the comfort you need.

जो सुमिरै हनुमत बल बीरा ॥ जै जै जै हनुमान गोसाई ।   

All the pain vanishes away for one who remembers Lord Hanuman. At the same time, his suffering ends: o hanumana praises and glory to you.

कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाई ॥ जोह शत बार पाठ कर जोई ।  

Please bestow your grace and blessings as our Supreme Guru—those who recite this Hanuman Chalisa seven times.

छुटहि बन्दि महासुख होई ॥ जो यह पढै हनुमान चालीसा ।   

He is released from baggage and bondages and will attain moksha (bliss). Those who read this Hanuman Chalisa will see his work accomplished.

होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा ॥ तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा ।   

Lord Shiva himself is the witness to all these happenings. Tulsidas says, “OH Lord Hanuman, May I always remain a servant to you, a devotee to Prabhu Shri Rama.

कीजै नाथ हृदय महँ डेरा ॥ पवनतनय संकट हरन,   

May you always stay in my heart—o son of the Wind God, the destroyer of all sorrow and sufferings. You are the embodiment of prosperity and fortune.

मंगल मूरति रूप । रामलखन सीता सहित, हृदय बसहु सुरभूप ॥  

Lord Rama, Maa Sita, and Lord Lakshmana always dwell in my heart.

Benefits of Chanting the Shri Hanuman Chalisa 

Lord Hanuman blesses and protects us from all evil spirits, removing obstacles and destroying negative energies. According to Vedic scriptures, reciting Hanuman Chalisa daily removes all the financial crises from one’s life. It helps remove fear manifested in the person’s mind and helps get mental peace and clarity. Hanuman Chalisa is a powerful Mantra that will help cure us of any form of disease and ailment, provided it has to be recited with ultimate devotion. People with anxiety and depression should recite Hanuman Chalisa before sleeping to calm their minds and have a good night’s sleep.

It is believed that the malefic effects of Shani Graha (Saturn) lessen as Lord Hanuman saves Lord Shani from the hands of Ravana. Reading Hanuman Chalisa when one is traveling helps avoid any chances of accidents. Additional benefits are that it helps build confidence, develop strength, enhance spiritual knowledge, and increase mental clarity.

 

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