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 Hanuman Chalisa

The Hanuman Chalisa is a devotional song sung to Lord Hanuman in the Awadhi language, which is related to Hindi and has Sanskrit roots. Goswami Tulsidas wrote it as an ode to Lord Hanuman.

40 poems in Chalis and 40 in Chalisa; Hanuman The forty-verse hymn Chalisa is dedicated to praising Lord Hanuman.

Narratives from Tulsidas and Raghavendra Swami depict Hanuman's kindness and assistance to those who ask for it or offer prayers to Lord Rama. This was written by Tulsidas to encourage those who aspire to a higher spiritual level to follow Lord Rama in order to receive blessings and protection from Hanuman and to advance spiritually.

Reciting the Hanuman Chalisa serves as a constant reminder to a devotee of Hanuman's majesty, dedication, and valiant battles against the unjust. Read More..................

श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि

बरनऊं रघुबर बिमल जसु जो दायकु फल चारि

बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके सुमिरौं पवन कुमार

बल बुद्धि बिद्या देहु मोहिं हरहु कलेस बिकार

जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुन सागर

जय कपीस तिहुं लोक उजागर

रामदूत अतुलित बल धामा

अंजनि पुत्र पवनसुत नामा

महाबीर बिक्रम बजरंगी

कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी

कंचन बरन बिराज सुबेसा

कानन कुंडल कुंचित केसा

  हाथ बज्र औ ध्वजा बिराजै  

                          

कांधे मूंज जनेऊ साजै

संकर सुवन केसरीनंदन

तेज प्रताप महा जग बन्दन

      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 संहारे

रामचंद्र के काज संवारे

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 जहां ते

कबि कोबिद कहि सके कहां 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 लांघि 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 डर ना

आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै

तीनों लोक हांक तें कांपै

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

सोइ 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

अन्तकाल रघुबर पुर जाई

जहां जन्म हरि भक्त कहाई

और देवता चित्त न धरई

हनुमत सेइ सर्ब सुख करई

संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा

जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा

जै जै जै 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 मंह डेरा

कीजै नाथ हृदय मंह डेरा

पवन तनय संकट हरन मंगल मूरति रूप

राम लखन सीता सहित हृदय बसहु सुर भूप

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HANUMAN CHALISA		MEANING
Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj		After cleansing the mirror of my mind with the pollen
Nij mane mukure sudhar		dust of holy Guru's Lotus feet. I Profess the pure,
Varnao Raghuvar Vimal Jasu		untainted glory of Shri Raghuvar which bestows the four-
Jo dayaku phal char		fold fruits of life.(Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha).
Budhi Hin Tanu Janike		Fully aware of the deficiency of my intelligence, I
Sumirau Pavan Kumar		concentrate my attention on Pavan Kumar and humbly
Bal budhi Vidya dehu mohe		ask for strength, intelligence and true knowledge to
Harahu Kalesa Vikar		relieve me of all blemishes, causing pain.
Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar		Victory to thee, O'Hanuman! Ocean of Wisdom-All
Jai Kapis tihun lok ujagar		hail to you O'Kapisa! (fountain-head of power,wisdom
		and Shiva-Shakti) You illuminate all the three worlds
		(Entire cosmos) with your glory
Ram doot atulit bal dhama		You are the divine messenger of Shri Ram. The
Anjani-putra Pavan sut nama		repository of immeasurable strength, though known
		only as Son of Pavan (Wind), born of Anjani.
Mahavir Vikram Bajrangi		With Limbs as sturdy as Vajra (The mace of God Indra)
Kumati nivar sumati Ke sangi		you are valiant and brave. On you attends good Sense
		and Wisdom. You dispel the darkness of evil thoughts.
Kanchan varan viraj subesa		Your physique is beautiful golden coloured and your dress
Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa		is pretty. You wear ear rings and have long curly hair.
Hath Vajra Aur Dhuvaje Viraje		You carry in your hand a lightening bolt along with a victory
Kandhe moonj janehu sajai		(kesari) flag and wear the sacred thread on your shoulder.
Sankar suvan kesri Nandan		As a descendant of Lord Sankar, you are a comfort and pride
Tej pratap maha jag vandan		of Shri Kesari. With the lustre of your Vast Sway, you are
		propitiated all over the universe.
Vidyavan guni ati chatur		You are the repository of learning, virtuous and fully accom-
Ram kaj karibe ko aatur		plished, always keen to carry out the behest's of Shri Ram.
Prabu charitra sunibe ko rasiya		You are an ardent listener, always so keen to listen to the
Ram Lakhan Sita man Basiya		narration of Shri Ram's Life Stories. Your heart is filled with
		what Shri Ram stood for. You therefore always dwell in the
		hearts of Shri Ram, Lakshman and Sita.
Sukshma roop dhari Siyahi dikhava		You appeared before Sita in a Diminutive form and spoke to
Vikat roop dhari lanka jarava		her in humility. You assumed an awesome form and struck
		terror by setting Lanka on fire.
Bhima roop dhari asur sanghare		With over-whelming might you destroyed the Asuras
Ramachandra ke kaj sanvare		(demons) and performed all tasks assigned to you by Shri Ram
		with great skill.
Laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye		You brought Sanjivan (A herb that revives life) and restored
Shri Raghuvir Harashi ur laye		Lakshman back to life, Shri Raghuvir (Shri Ram) cheerfully
		embraced you with his heart full of joy.
Raghupati Kinhi bahut badai		Shri Raghupati (Shri Ram) lustily extolled your excellence and
Tum mam priye Bharat-hi sam bhai		said: "You are as dear to me as my own brother Bharat."
Sahas badan tumharo yash gaave		Thousands of living beings are chanting hymns of your glories;
Us kahi Shripati kanth lagaave		saying thus, Shri Ram warmly hugged him (Shri Hanuman).
Sankadik Brahmadi Muneesa		When prophets like Sanka, even the Sage like Lord Brahma,
Narad Sarad sahit Aheesa		the great hermit Narad himself, Goddess Saraswati and Ahisha
		(one of immeasurable dimensions).
Yam Kuber Digpal Jahan te		Even Yamraj (God of Death) Kuber (God of Wealth) and the
Kavi kovid kahi sake kahan te		Digpals (deputies guarding the four corners of the Universe)
		have been vying with one another in offering homage to your
		glories. How then, can a mere poet give adequate expression
		of your super excellence.
Tum upkar Sugreevahin keenha		You rendered a great service to Sugriv. You united him with
Ram milaye rajpad deenha		Shri Ram and he installed him on the Royal Throne. By heeding
Tumharo mantra Vibheeshan mana		your advice, Vibhishan became Lord of Lanka. This is known
Lankeshwar Bhaye Sub jag jana		all over the Universe.
Yug sahastra jojan par Bhanu		On your own you dashed upon the Sun, which is at a fabulous
Leelyo tahi madhur phal janu		distance of thousands of miles, thinking it to be a sweet
		luscious fruit.
Prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahee		Carrying the Lord's Signet Ring in your mouth, there is
Jaladhi langhi gaye achraj nahee		hardly any wonder that you easily leapt across the ocean.
Durgaam kaj jagat ke jete		The burden of all difficult tasks of the world become light
Sugam anugraha tumhre tete		with your kind grace.
Ram dware tum rakhvare,		You are the sentry at the door of Shri Ram's Divine Abode.
Hoat na agya binu paisare		No one can enter it without your permission,
Sub sukh lahai tumhari sarna		All comforts of the world lie at your feet. The devotees enjoy all
Tum rakshak kahu ko dar na		divine pleasures and feel fearless under your benign Protection.
Aapan tej samharo aapai		You alone are befitted to carry your own splendid valour. All the
Teenhon lok hank te kanpai		three worlds (entire universe) tremor at your thunderous call.
Bhoot pisach Nikat nahin aavai		All the ghosts, demons and evil forces keep away, with the
Mahavir jab naam sunavai		sheer mention of your great name, O'Mahaveer!!
Nase rog harai sab peera		All diseases, pain and suffering disappear on reciting regularly
Japat nirantar Hanumant beera		Shri Hanuman's holy name.
Sankat se Hanuman chudavai		Those who remember Shri Hanuman in thought, words and deeds
Man Karam Vachan dyan jo lavai		with Sincerity and Faith, are rescued from all crises in life.
Sub par Ram tapasvee raja		All who hail, worship and have faith in Shri Ram as the Supreme
Tin ke kaj sakal Tum saja		Lord and the king of penance. You make all their difficult tasks
		very easy.
Aur manorath jo koi lavai		Whosoever comes to you for fulfillment of any desire with faith
Sohi amit jeevan phal pavai		and sincerity, Will he alone secure the imperishable fruit of
		human life.
Charon Yug partap tumhara		All through the four ages your magnificent glory is acclaimed far
Hai persidh jagat ujiyara		and wide. Your fame is Radiantly acclaimed all over the Cosmos.
Sadhu Sant ke tum Rakhware		You are Saviour and the guardian angel of Saints and Sages and
Asur nikandan Ram dulhare		destroy all Demons. You are the angelic darling of Shri Ram.
Ashta sidhi nav nidhi ke dhata		You can grant to any one, any yogic power of Eight Siddhis
Us var deen Janki mata		(power to become light and heavy at will) and Nine Nidhis
		(Riches,comfort,power,prestige,fame,sweet relationship etc.)
		This boon has been conferred upon you by Mother Janki.
Ram rasayan tumhare pasa		You possess the power of devotion to Shri Ram. In all rebirths
Sada raho Raghupati ke dasa		you will always remain Shri Raghupati's most dedicated disciple.
Tumhare bhajan Ram ko pavai		Through hymns sung in devotion to you, one can find Shri Ram
Janam janam ke dukh bisravai		and become free from sufferings of several births.
Anth kaal Raghuvir pur jayee		If at the time of death one enters the Divine Abode of Shri Ram,
Jahan janam Hari-Bakht Kahayee		thereafter in all future births he is born as the Lord's devotee.
Aur Devta Chit na dharehi		One need not entertain any other deity for Propitiation, as
Hanumanth se hi sarve sukh karehi		devotion of Shri Hanuman alone can give all happiness.
Sankat kate mite sab peera		One is freed from all the sufferings and ill fated contingencies of
Jo sumirai Hanumat Balbeera		rebirths in the world. One who adores and remembers Shri Hanuman.
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosahin		Hail, Hail, Hail, Shri Hanuman, Lord of senses. Let your victory
Kripa Karahu Gurudev ki nyahin		over the evil be firm and final. Bless me in the capacity as my
		supreme guru (teacher).
Jo sat bar path kare kohi		One who recites Chalisa one hundred times, becomes free from the
Chutehi bandhi maha sukh hohi		bondage of life and death and enjoys the highest bliss at last.
Jo yah padhe Hanuman Chalisa		All those who recite Hanuman Chalisa (The forty Chaupais)
Hoye siddhi sakhi Gaureesa		regularly are sure to be benedicted. Such is the evidence of no less a
		witness as Bhagwan Sankar.
Tulsidas sada hari chera		Tulsidas as a humble devotee of the Divine Master, stays perpetually at
Keejai Das Hrdaye mein dera		his feet, he prays "Oh Lord! You enshrine within my heart & soul."
Pavantnai sankat haran,		Oh! conqueror of the Wind, Destroyer of all miseries, you are a
Mangal murti roop.		symbol of Auspiciousness.
Ram Lakhan Sita sahit,		Along with Shri Ram, Lakshman and Sita, reside in my heart.
Hrdaye basahu sur bhoop.		Oh! King of Gods