Hanuman Chalisa

हनुमान चालीसा

Chalisa Tulsidas

तुलसीदास

Hanuman

श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज, निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि। बरनउँ रघुबर बिमल जसु, जो दायकु फल चारि॥

Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nija Manu Mukuru Sudhari Baranau Raghubar Bimal Jasu, Jo Dayaku Phal Chari

Having cleaned the mirror of my mind with the dust of the lotus feet of my Guru, I narrate the pure glory of Raghubar (Rama), the bestower of the four fruits of life.

बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके, सुमिरौं पवन-कुमार। बल बुद्धि बिद्या देहु मोहिं, हरहु कलेस बिकार॥

Buddhihin Tanu Janike, Sumirau Pavan Kumar Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesh Vikar

Knowing my body to be devoid of intelligence, I recall in my mind the son of the wind. Grant me strength, wisdom, and knowledge; remove my afflictions and impurities.

जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुन सागर। जय कपीस तिहुँ लोक उजागर॥

Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujagar

Victory to Hanuman, the ocean of wisdom and virtue. Victory to the Lord of the monkeys, who illuminates the three worlds.

रामदूत अतुलित बलधामा। अञ्जनि पुत्र पवनसुत नामा॥

Ram Doot Atulit Baldhaama Anjani Putra Pavansut Naama

O messenger of Rama, vessel of boundless and matchless strength, You are known as the son of Anjani and the son of the Wind.

महाबीर बिक्रम बजरंगी। कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी॥

Mahaveer Vikram Bajrangi Kumati Nivar Sumati Ke Sangi

O Great Hero, mighty and of thunderbolt-like body, Dispeller of evil thoughts, companion of good counsel.

कंचन बरन बिराज सुबेसा। कानन कुण्डल कुञ्चित केसा॥

Kanchan Baran Biraj Subesa Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa

Your form glows like gold, radiant and beautifully adorned, With gleaming earrings and a crown of curling hair.

हाथ बज्र औ ध्वजा बिराजै। काँधे मूँज जनेऊ साजै॥

Hath Bajra Au Dhvaja Birajai Kandhe Munj Janeu Sajai

In one hand shines the thunderbolt and the victory flag, On the shoulder the sacred thread made of munja grass adorns you.

शङ्कर सुवन केसरी नन्दन। तेज प्रताप महा जग बन्दन॥

Shankar Suvan Kesari Nandan Tej Pratap Maha Jag Bandan

O son of Shankara (Shiva in essence), O beloved son of Kesari, Your might and glory are great; the whole world bows to you.

विद्यावान गुणी अति चातुर। राम काज करिबे को आतुर॥

Vidyavaan Guni Ati Chatur Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Atur

You are the master of all knowledge, pure in virtue, and supremely wise. In your heart burns an unceasing devotion to fulfil Rama's every purpose.

प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया। राम लखन सीता मन बसिया॥

Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya Ram Lakhan Sita Man Basiya

You delight in hearing the glories and deeds of the Lord. Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita dwell in your heart.

सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सियहिं दिखावा। बिकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा॥

Sukshma Roop Dhari Siyahi Dikhava Vikat Roop Dhari Lanka Jarava

You took a tiny form to appear before the captive Sita in Lanka, bringing her comfort and proof of Rama's love. Then you grew terrifying and set Lanka itself ablaze, striking dread into Ravana's entire kingdom.

भीम रूप धरि असुर संहारे। रामचन्द्र के काज सँवारे॥

Bhima Roop Dhari Asur Sanhare Ramchandra Ke Kaj Saware

Assuming a massive form you destroyed the demons, And accomplished the mission of Lord Ramachandra.

लाय सञ्जीवन लखन जियाये। श्री रघुबीर हरषि उर लाये॥

Laay Sanjeevan Lakhan Jiyaye Shri Raghubar Harashi Ur Laaye

When Lakshmana fell in battle, unable to identify the life-giving herb, you uprooted the entire mountain and carried it to the battlefield, restoring him to life. Filled with joy, the great lord of the Raghus embraced you to his heart.

रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बड़ाई। तुम मम प्रिय भरतहि सम भाई॥

Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badai Tum Mam Priya Bharatahi Sam Bhai

Rama himself praised you with the highest words of love: 'You are as dear to me as my own brother Bharata, whom I hold above all else.'

सहस बदन तुम्हरो जस गावैं। अस कहि श्रीपति कंठ लगावैं॥

Sahas Badan Tumharo Jas Gaavain As Kahi Shripati Kanth Lagavain

Even Shesha Naga, the divine serpent with a thousand heads, sings your glory with every mouth. Saying this, the Lord of Lakshmi drew you close and held you to His heart.

सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीसा। नारद सारद सहित अहीसा॥

Sanakadik Brahmadi Munisa Narad Sarad Sahit Ahisa

Sanaka and other sages, Brahma and the great sages, Narada, Sharada (Saraswati), and Shesha the king of serpents...

जम कुबेर दिगपाल जहाँ ते। कबि कोबिद कहि सके कहाँ ते॥

Yam Kuber Digpal Jahan Te Kabi Kobid Kahi Sake Kahan Te

Yama, Kubera, and the guardians of the directions... What poet or scholar could ever fully describe your glories?

तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीन्हा। राम मिलाय राज पद दीन्हा॥

Tum Upkar Sugrivahi Kinha Ram Milaay Raj Pad Dinha

You performed the greatest service for Sugriva. By bringing him to Rama, you became the catalyst through which his lost kingdom was restored.

तुम्हरो मन्त्र बिभीषन माना। लंकेश्वर भए सब जग जाना॥

Tumhro Mantra Vibhishan Mana Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jana

It was your counsel that persuaded Vibhishana to abandon Ravana's side and seek refuge with Rama. That one act of guidance turned the tide of the war, and Vibhishana became the righteous lord of Lanka; the whole world knows this.

जुग सहस्र जोजन पर भानू। लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू॥

Jug Sahastra Yojan Par Bhanu Lilyo Tahi Madhur Phal Janu

Even as a child, your divine power knew no limits: you leapt thousands of leagues into the sky and swallowed the sun whole, mistaking it for a ripe, sweet fruit. The gods looked on in wonder at this playful display of boundless power.

प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं। जलधि लाँघि गये अचरज नाहीं॥

Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukh Mahin Jaladhi Langhi Gaye Acharaj Nahin

Holding the Lord's ring in your mouth, You crossed the ocean; it is no wonder.

दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते। सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते॥

Durgam Kaj Jagat Ke Jete Sugam Anugraha Tumhre Tete

Every task that seems impossible in this world, every obstacle that cannot be moved by any other means, becomes possible through your grace. You are the remover of what cannot be removed.

राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे। होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे॥

Ram Duare Tum Rakhvare Hot Na Ajna Binu Paisare

You are the guardian at the door of Rama's realm. No one can enter without your permission.

सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी शरना। तुम रक्षक काहू को डर ना॥

Sab Sukh Lahai Tumhari Sharna Tum Rakshak Kahu Ko Dar Na

All happiness is found by those who take your shelter. With you as protector, there is nothing to fear.

आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै। तीनों लोक हाँक ते काँपै॥

Aapan Tej Samharo Aapai Tinon Lok Hank Te Kampai

You alone can contain your own blazing power. At your roar all three worlds tremble.

भूत पिशाच निकट नहिं आवै। महाबीर जब नाम सुनावै॥

Bhoot Pishach Nikat Nahin Aavai Mahaveer Jab Nam Sunavai

Ghosts and evil spirits dare not come near When your name, O Great Hero, is spoken.

नासै रोग हरै सब पीरा। जपत निरन्तर हनुमत बीरा॥

Naasai Rog Harai Sab Pira Japat Nirantar Hanumat Bira

All diseases are destroyed and all pain is removed For those who constantly chant the name of Hanuman the brave.

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

Sankat Se Hanuman Chhudavai Man Kram Bachan Dhyan Jo Lavai

Hanuman delivers one from all calamities, For those who hold Him in mind, deed, and word.

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

Sab Par Ram Tapasvi Raja Tin Ke Kaj Sakal Tum Saja

Over all reigns Rama, the ascetic king. All His works you accomplish perfectly.

और मनोरथ जो कोई लावै। सोई अमित जीवन फल पावै॥

Aur Manorath Jo Koi Lavai Soi Amit Jeevan Phal Pavai

Whoever brings any desire before you Receives the boundless fruit of life's fulfillment.

चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा। है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा॥

Charon Jug Partap Tumhara Hai Parsiddh Jagat Ujiyara

Your glory shines across all four ages. Your fame illuminates the whole world.

साधु संत के तुम रखवारे। असुर निकंदन राम दुलारे॥

Sadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhvare Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare

You are the protector of saints and sages, Destroyer of demons, the beloved of Lord Rama.

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

Ashta Siddhi Nav Nidhi Ke Data As Bar Din Janaki Mata

You are the bestower of the eight supernatural powers and the nine divine treasures. This boon was granted by Mother Sita herself, when you found her in captivity in Lanka and delivered Rama's ring as a token of his love.

राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा। सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा॥

Ram Rasayan Tumhre Pasa Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa

You hold within you Ram Rasayan, the nectar of Rama's name and the essence of devotion to Him. This is the source of your immortality and power, and you remain forever, joyfully, the servant of the lord of the Raghus.

तुम्हरे भजन राम को पावै। जनम जनम के दुख बिसरावै॥

Tumhre Bhajan Ram Ko Pavai Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisravai

By worshipping you one attains Lord Rama, And the sorrows of countless births are forgotten.

अन्त काल रघुबर पुर जाई। जहाँ जन्म हरि भक्त कहाई॥

Ant Kaal Raghubar Pur Jai Jahan Janam Hari Bhakt Kahai

At the moment of death, the devoted soul passes into the eternal abode of Rama, attaining liberation. And in any birth that follows, such a soul is recognized as a devotee of the Lord.

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

Aur Devata Chitt Na Dharai Hanumat Sei Sarva Sukh Karai

One need not turn to any other deity. Devoting oneself to Hanuman alone brings all happiness.

संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा। जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा॥

Sankat Katai Mitai Sab Pira Jo Sumirai Hanumat Balvira

All calamities are cut away and all pain is erased For whoever remembers Hanuman, the mighty and brave.

जय जय जय हनुमान गोसाईं। कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाईं॥

Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosain Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Nain

Victory, victory, victory to you, O Lord Hanuman! Bestow your grace upon me as a Guru bestows grace upon a disciple.

जो शत बार पाठ कर कोई। छूटहि बंदि महा सुख होई॥

Jo Shat Baar Path Kar Koi Chhutahi Bandi Maha Sukh Hoi

Whoever recites this a hundred times is freed from the bondage of samsara, the cycle of birth and death, and attains a state of lasting peace and great happiness.

जो यह पढ़ै हनुमान चलीसा। होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा॥

Jo Yah Padhai Hanuman Chalisa Hoy Siddhi Sakhi Gaurisa

Whoever reads this Hanuman Chalisa Attains perfection; Lord Shiva (Gaurishankara) is the witness.

तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा। कीजै नाथ हृदय मँह डेरा॥

Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera Kijai Nath Hriday Manha Dera

Tulsidas, ever the servant of Hari, prays: 'O Lord, make your dwelling in my heart.'

पवनतनय संकट हरन, मंगल मूरति रूप। राम लखन सीता सहित, हृदय बसहु सुर भूप॥

Pavan Tanay Sankat Haran, Mangal Murti Roop Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit, Hriday Basahu Sur Bhoop

O Son of the Wind, remover of all difficulties, embodiment of auspiciousness, Together with Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita, dwell in my heart, O King of the gods.