Hanuman Chalisa is a poetic work written in the Awadhi language by Goswami Tulsidas ji. In Hanuman Chalisa, the qualities and miraculous power of Hanuman Ji are described and praised in forty stanzas.
The meaning of the word ‘Chalisa‘ is forty (40), as there are 40 stanzas or quatrains in this praise (excluding the 2 couplets of the introduction), hence this prayer is called Hanuman Chalisa. It is a popular prayer recited by devotees in order to please Lord Hanuman.
Shri Hanuman Chalisa | Hanuman Chalisa Lyrics in English
|| Hanuman Chalisa Lyrics ||
|| Doha ||
Shri Guru Charan Saroj raj
Nija Manu Mukura Sudhari
Baranau Raghuvar Bimal Jasu
Jo Dayaku Phala Chari ||
Budheeheen Tanu Jannike
Sumiro Pavan Kumara
Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehoo Mohee
Harahu Kalesh Vikaar ||
|| Chaupai ||
Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar
Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujagar ||1||
Ram Doot Atulit Bal Dhama
Anjani Putra Pavan Sut Nama ||2||
Mahabir Vikram Bajrangi
Kumati Nivar Sumati Ke Sangi ||3||
Kanchan Varan Viraj Subesa
Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesha ||4||
Hath Vajra Aur Dhwaja Viraje
Kaandhe Moonj Janeu Saaje ||5||
Sankar Suvan Kesri Nandan
Tej Prataap Maha Jag Vandan ||6||
Vidyavaan Guni Ati Chatur
Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Aatur ||7||
Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya
Ram Lakhan Sita man Basiya ||8||
Sukshma Roop Dhari Siyahi Dikhava
Vikat Roop Dhari Lank Jalava ||9||
Bhim Roop Dhari Asur Sanhare
Ramachandra Ke Kaaj Sanvare ||10||
Laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye
Shri Raghuvir Harashi ur Laye ||11||
Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badai
Tum Mam Priye Bharat-hi-Sam Bhai ||12||
Sahas Badan Tumharo Yash Gaave
As Kahi Shripati Kanth Lagaave ||13||
Sankadhik Brahmaadi Muneesa
Narad Sarad Sahit Aheesa ||14||
Yam Kuber Dikpaal Jahan Te
Kavi Kovid Kahi Sake Kahan Te ||15||
Tum Upkar Sugreevahin Keenha
Ram Milaye Rajpad Deenha ||16||
Tumhro Mantra Vibheeshan Maana
Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jana ||17||
Yug Sahasra Yojan Par Bhanu
Leelyo Tahi Madhur Phal Janu ||18||
Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukh Mahee
Jaladhi Langhi Gaye Achraj Nahee ||19||
Durgam Kaaj Jagat Ke Jete
Sugam Anugraha Tumhre Tete ||20||
Ram Duwaare Tum Rakhvare
Hot Na Agya Binu Paisare ||21||
Sab Sukh Lahai Tumhari Sarna
Tum Rakshak Kahu Ko Darna ||22||
Aapan Tej Samharo Aapai
Teenon Lok Hank Te Kanpai ||23||
Bhoot Pisaach Nikat Nahin Aavai
Mahavir Jab Naam Sunavai ||24||
Nase Rog Harae Sab Peera
Japat Nirantar Hanumat Beera ||25||
Sankat Se Hanuman Chhudavai
Man Kram Vachan Dhyan Jo Lavai ||26||
Sab Par Ram Tapasvee Raja
Tin Ke Kaj Sakal Tum Saja ||27||
Aur Manorath Jo Koi Lavai
Soi Amit Jeevan Phal Pavai ||28||
Charo Jug Partap Tumhara
Hai Parsiddh Jagat Ujiyara ||29||
Sadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhware
Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare ||30||
Ashta Siddhi Nav Nidhi Ke Data
As Var Deen Janki Mata ||31||
Ram Rasayan Tumhare Pasa
Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa ||32||
Tumhare Bhajan Ram Ko Pavai
Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisraavai ||33||
Antkaal Raghuvar Pur Jayee
Jahan Janam Hari Bhakt Kahayee ||34||
Aur Devta Chitt Na Dharahin
Hanumat Sei Sarv Sukh Karahin ||35||
Sankat Kate Mite Sab Peera
Jo Sumirai Hanumat Balbeera ||36||
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosain
Kripa Karahun Gurudev Ki Nayin ||37||
Jo Shat Bar Path Kare Koi
Chhutahin Bandi Maha Sukh Hoi ||38||
Jo Yeh Padhe Hanuman Chalisa
Hoye Siddhi Saakhi Gaureesa ||39||
Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera
Keejai Nath Hriday Mah Dera ||40||
|| Doha ||
Pavan Tanay Sankat Harana
Mangala Murati Roop
Ram Lakhan Sita Sahita
Hriday Basahu Soor Bhoop ||
(Hanuman Chalisa Lyrics | Lyrics Hanuman Chalisa English)
Hanuman Chalisa Lyrics With Meaning
The Hanuman Chalisa, originally written in Awadhi by Tulsidas, describes many miraculous powers of Lord Hanumanji. Lord Hanuman takes away the troubles and pain of all the devotees who recite the Hanuman Chalisa. Here we have provided the English translation of the Hanuman Chalisa lyrics:
॥ Hanuman Chalisa English Lyrics With Meaning ॥
॥ Doha॥
श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज
निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि ।
बरनउँ रघुबर बिमल जसु
जो दायकु फल चारि ॥
Shri Guru Charan Saroj raj
Nija Manu Mukura Sudhari
Baranau Raghuvar Bimal Jasu
Jo Dayaku Phala Chari ||
Meaning – By purifying the mirror of my mind with the dust of the lotus feet of Shri Guru Maharaj, I describe the pure fame of Shri Raghuveer (Shri Ram), who is the giver of all the four fruits – Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha.
बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके
सुमिरौं पवन-कुमार ।
बल बुधि बिद्या देहु मोहिं
हरहु कलेस बिकार ॥
Budheeheen Tanu Jannike
Sumiro Pavan Kumara
Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehoo Mohee
Harahu Kalesh Vikaar ||
Meaning – Hey, Pawan Kumar! I worship you, as I am low in wisdom. Give me physical strength, wisdom, and knowledge. Also, destroy my sorrow and evil.
॥ Choupai॥
जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुन सागर ।
जय कपीस तिहुँ लोक उजागर ॥1॥
Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar
Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujagar ||1||
Meaning ॥1॥ – Shri Hanuman ji! Hail thee. Your knowledge and virtues are immeasurable (like the ocean). Hey Kapishwar! The three worlds are illuminated by your fame.
राम दूत अतुलित बल धामा ।
अंजनि पुत्र पवनसुत नामा ॥2॥
Ram Doot Atulit Bal Dhama
Anjani Putra Pavan Sut Nama ||2||
Meaning ॥2॥ Hey Ramdoot! There is no one else as strong as you. You are known in the world as Anjani Nandan, Pawansut.
महाबीर बिक्रम बजरंगी ।
कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी ॥3॥
Mahabir Vikram Bajrangi
Kumati Nivar Sumati Ke Sangi ||3||
Meaning ॥3॥ O Mahavir Bajrang Bali! You are of special might. You remove the evil spirits of the devotees and give them happiness.
कंचन बरन बिराज सुबेसा ।
कानन कुण्डल कुँचित केसा ॥4॥
Kanchan Baran Biraj Subesa.
Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa ॥4॥
Meaning ॥4॥ Golden color and beautiful clothes are adorning your radiant body. You are adorned with earrings and curly hair.
हाथ बज्र अरु ध्वजा बिराजै ।
काँधे मूँज जनेउ साजै ॥5॥
Hath Vajra Aur Dhwaja Viraje
Kaandhe Moonj Janeu Saaje ||5||
Meaning ॥5॥ – You have thunderbolt (mace) and flag in your hand and the beauty of Moonj and Janeu on your shoulder.
शंकर सुवन केसरी नंदन ।
तेज प्रताप महा जगवंदन ॥6॥
Shankar Suvan Kesari Nandan
Tej Pratap Maha Jagvandan ॥6॥
Meaning ॥6॥ O incarnation of Shankar! Hey Kesari Nandan! Your dazzling prowess and great fame are worshiped all over the world.
बिद्यावान गुनी अति चातुर ।
राम काज करिबे को आतुर ॥7॥
Vidyavaan Guni Ati Chatur
Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Aatur ||7||
Meaning ॥7॥ – You are a great scholar, talented and very efficient and are eager to serve Shri Ram.
प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया ।
राम लखन सीता मन बसिया ॥8॥
Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya
Ram Lakhan Sita man Basiya ||8||
Meaning ॥8॥ You take pleasure in listening to the story of Shri Ram. Shri Ram, Sita and Laxman always reside in your heart.
सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सियहिं दिखावा ।
बिकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा ॥9॥
Sukshma Roop Dhari Siyahi Dikhava
Vikat Roop Dhari Lank Jalava ||9||
Meaning ॥9॥ – You appeared to Sita ji in your very small form and burnt Lanka by assuming a formidable (fierce) form.
भीम रूप धरि असुर सँहारे ।
रामचन्द्र के काज सँवारे ॥10॥
Bhim Roop Dhari Asur Sanhare
Ramachandra Ke Kaaj Sanvare ||10||
Meaning ॥10॥ – You killed the demons by assuming a formidable form and made the work of Shri Ramchandra ji successful.
लाय सजीवन लखन जियाए ।
श्री रघुबीर हरषि उर लाये ॥11॥
Laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye
Shri Raghuvir Harashi ur Laye ||11||
Meaning ॥11॥ You saved Laxman ji’s life by bringing Sanjivani herb, due to which Shri Raghuveer Shriram embraced you with his heart.
रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बड़ाई ।
तुम मम प्रिय भरतहि सम भाई ॥12॥
Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badai
Tum Mam Priye Bharat-hi-Sam Bhai ||12||
Meaning ॥12॥ – Shri Ramchandra praised you a lot and said that O Hanuman, you are a dear brother like my Bharat.
सहस बदन तुम्हरो जस गावैं ।
अस कहि श्रीपति कण्ठ लगावैं ॥13॥
Sahas Badan Tumharo Yash Gaave
As Kahi Shripati Kanth Lagaave ||13||
Meaning ॥13॥ Shri Ram embraces you by saying that your fame is praiseworthy with thousands of mouths.
सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीसा ।
नारद सारद सहित अहीसा ॥14॥
Sankadhik Brahmaadi Muneesa
Narad Sarad Sahit Aheesa ||14||
Meaning ॥14॥ Sankadik Rishi, Brahma, and other sages, Narad ji, Saraswati ji, and Sheshnag ji all sing your praises.
(Sankadik Rishi: These four sages are called – Sri Sanak, Sri Sanatan, Sri Sanandan, Sri Sanatkumar)
जम कुबेर दिगपाल जहाँ ते ।
कबि कोबिद कहि सके कहाँ ते ॥15॥
Yam Kuber Dikpaal Jahan Te
Kavi Kovid Kahi Sake Kahan Te ||15||
Meaning ॥15॥ Yamraj, Kuber, etc. protectors of all directions (Dikpal), poets, scholars, pundits, or no one can fully describe your fame.
तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीह्ना ।
राम मिलाय राज पद दीह्ना ॥16॥
Tum Upkar Sugreevahin Keenha
Ram Milaye Rajpad Deenha ||16||
Meaning ॥16॥ You did a favor to Sugriva by meeting Shri Ram, because of which he became the king.
तुम्हरो मंत्र बिभीषण माना ।
लंकेश्वर भए सब जग जाना ॥17॥
Tumhro Mantra Vibheeshan Maana
Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jana ||17||
Meaning ॥17॥ – Vibhishan ji followed your advice so that he became the king of Lanka, the whole world knows this.
जुग सहस्त्र जोजन पर भानु ।
लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू ॥18॥
Yug Sahasra Yojan Par Bhanu
Leelyo Tahi Madhur Phal Janu ||18||
Meaning ॥18॥- The sun is thousands of yojanas away, and it takes a thousand yugas to reach it. You had swallowed it thinking it to be a sweet fruit in your childhood.
प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं ।
जलधि लाँघि गये अचरज नाहीं ॥19॥
Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukh Mahee
Jaladhi Langhi Gaye Achraj Nahee ||19||
Meaning ॥19॥ There is no wonder that you crossed the vast ocean by keeping Shri Ramchandra ji’s ring in your mouth.
दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते ।
सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते ॥20॥
Durgam Kaaj Jagat Ke Jete
Sugam Anugraha Tumhre Tete ||20||
Meaning ॥20॥ Whatever the most difficult tasks in the world, they become easy by your grace.
राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे ।
होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे ॥21॥
Ram Duwaare Tum Rakhvare
Hot Na Agya Binu Paisare ||21||
Meaning ॥21॥ You are the keeper of the door of Lord Ramchandra ji, in which no one can enter without your permission, that is, without your happiness, Ram’s grace is rare.
सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना ।
तुम रक्षक काहू को डरना ॥22॥
Sab Sukh Lahai Tumhari Sarna
Tum Rakshak Kahu Ko Darna ||22||
Meaning ॥22॥ Whoever comes to your shelter, all of them get happiness. And when you are the protector, then there is no fear of anyone.
आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै ।
तीनों लोक हाँक तै काँपै ॥23॥
Aapan Tej Samharo Aapai
Teenon Lok Hank Te Kanpai ||23||
Meaning ॥23॥ – No one can stop your speed except you, all the three worlds tremble with your roar.
भूत पिशाच निकट नहिं आवै ।
महावीर जब नाम सुनावै ॥24॥
Bhoot Pisaach Nikat Nahin Aavai
Mahavir Jab Naam Sunavai ||24||
Meaning ॥24॥ Where the name of Mahavir Hanuman ji is recited, ghosts and devils cannot even come near there.
नासै रोग हरै सब पीरा ।
जपत निरंतर हनुमत बीरा ॥25॥
Nase Rog Harae Sab Peera
Japat Nirantar Hanumat Beera ||25||
Meaning ॥25॥ – Brave Hanuman ji! By chanting you continuously, all kinds of diseases and pains are eradicated.
संकट तै हनुमान छुडावै ।
मन क्रम बचन ध्यान जो लावै ॥26॥
Sankat Se Hanuman Chhudavai
Man Kram Vachan Dhyan Jo Lavai ||26||
Meaning ॥26॥ – Hanuman Ji! You save from all troubles the one who meditates on you in thoughts, deeds, and words.
सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा ।
तिनके काज सकल तुम साजा ॥27॥
Sab Par Ram Tapasvee Raja
Tin Ke Kaj Sakal Tum Saja ||27||
Meaning ॥27॥ Shri Ram who himself is God, all his works were made easy by you.
और मनोरथ जो कोई लावै ।
सोई अमित जीवन फल पावै ॥28॥
Aur Manorath Jo Koi Lavai
Soi Amit Jeevan Phal Pavai ||28||
Meaning ॥28॥ – Oh Lord Hanuman! The one who is blessed by you, if he makes any desire, he gets such a fruit which has no limit in life.
चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा ।
है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा ॥29॥
Charo Jug Partap Tumhara
Hai Parsiddh Jagat Ujiyara ||29||
Meaning ॥29॥ – Your fame is spread in all the four ages (Satyug, Treta, Dwapar and Kaliyug), your fame is shining everywhere in the world.
साधु सन्त के तुम रखवारे ।
असुर निकंदन राम दुलारे ॥30॥
Sadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhware
Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare ||30||
Meaning ॥30॥ O beloved of Shri Ram! You protect the saints and destroy the wicked.
अष्ट सिद्धि नौ निधि के दाता ।
अस बर दीन जानकी माता ॥31॥
Ashta Siddhi Nav Nidhi Ke Data
As Var Deen Janki Mata ||31||
Meaning ॥31॥ You have got such a boon from Mata Shri Janaki, by which you can give all eight Siddhi and nine nidhis to anyone.
राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा ।
सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा ॥32॥
Ram Rasayan Tumhare Pasa
Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa ||32||
Meaning ॥32॥ – You live in the shelter of Shri Raghunath ji always, and the Ram is always with you.
तुम्हरे भजन राम को पावै ।
जनम जनम के दुख बिसरावै ॥33॥
Tumhare Bhajan Ram Ko Pavai
Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisraavai ||33||
Meaning ॥33॥ – By worshiping you, the grace of Shri Ram is received and one gets freedom (salvation) from the sorrow of birth after birth.
अंतकाल रघुवरपुर जाई ।
जहाँ जन्म हरिभक्त कहाई ॥34॥
Antkaal Raghuvar Pur Jayee
Jahan Janam Hari Bhakt Kahayee ||34||
Meaning ॥34॥ – At the end of time (after death) all go to the abode of Shri Raghunath ji and if born again, then will be called devotees of Shri Ram.
और देवता चित्त ना धरई ।
हनुमत सेइ सर्ब सुख करई ॥35॥
Aur Devta Chitt Na Dharahin
Hanumat Sei Sarv Sukh Karahin ||35||
Meaning ॥35॥ – Oh Lord Hanuman! Serving you gives all kinds of happiness, then there is no need to worship any other deity.
संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा ।
जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा ॥36॥
Sankat Kate Mite Sab Peera
Jo Sumirai Hanumat Balbeera ||36||
Meaning ॥36॥ O brave Hanuman ji! The one who keeps remembering you, all his troubles are cut off and all his pains are removed.
जै जै जै हनुमान गोसाईं ।
कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाईं ॥37॥
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosain
Kripa Karahun Gurudev Ki Nayin ||37||
Meaning ॥37॥ O Lord Hanuman! Hail you, hail you, hail you! You bless me like a merciful Gurudev.
जो सत बार पाठ कर कोई ।
छूटहि बंदि महा सुख होई ॥38॥
Jo Shat Bar Path Kare Koi
Chhutahin Bandi Maha Sukh Hoi ||38||
Meaning ॥38॥ – Whoever recites this Hanuman Chalisa a hundred times will be freed from all bondages and will get bliss.
जो यह पढ़ै हनुमान चालीसा ।
होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा ॥39॥॥
Jo Yeh Padhe Hanuman Chalisa
Hoye Siddhi Saakhi Gaureesa ||39||
Meaning ॥39॥ One who recites this Hanuman Chalisa definitely gets success, the witness of this is Lord Shankar himself.
तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा ।
कीजै नाथ हृदय मह डेरा ॥40॥
Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera
Keejai Nath Hriday Mah Dera ||40||
Meaning ॥40॥ O Hanuman ji! Tulsidas is always been a devotee of Shri Ram. That’s why you reside in my heart.
|| Doha ||
पवन तनय संकट हरन,
मंगल मूरति रूप ।
राम लखन सीता सहित,
हृदय बसहु सुर भूप ॥
Pavan Tanay Sankat Harana
Mangala Murati Roop
Ram Lakhan Sita Sahita
Hriday Basahu Soor Bhoop ||
Meaning – O Sankat Mochan Pawan Kumar! You are the form of joy and auspiciousness. You reside in my heart along with Shri Ram, Sita ji, and Laxman.
|| Shri Hanuman Chalisa Complete ॥
Benefits Of Chanting Hanuman Chalisa
According to religious scriptures, the worship of Hanuman has been considered very fruitful, so Lord Hanumanji is worshiped with great devotion. According to Hindu belief, Hanuman ji is a deity, who gets pleased very quickly and removes the sufferings of his devotees.
It has been told in the scriptures that Hanumanji is such a deity who is present on the earth even in Kalyug time and keeps removing every calamity that befell his devotees. Miraculous powers have been described in Hanuman Chalisa composed by Goswami Tulsidas ji, by reciting which Hanumant’s grace is definitely received.
The blessings of Shri Hanuman ji are received by a regular recitation of Hanuman Chalisa. By the grace of Hanuman ji, one gets relief from all diseases, and impossible tasks are also seen to be easy. Even the most powerful tantras, mantras, yantras, and ghosts cannot stand against Hanuman ji. Devotees remain free and fearless after taking shelter of Hanuman ji, the protector of their devotees.
History of Hanuman Chalisa | Story Behind Hanuman Chalisa
Akbar once summoned Goswami ji to his court and asked him to introduce me to Lord Shriram. Then Tulsidas ji said that Lord Shri Ram gives darshan only to his devotees. On hearing this, Akbar got Goswami Tulsidas ji imprisoned.
In prison, Goswami ji wrote Hanuman Chalisa in the Awadhi language. As soon as the work of writing Hanuman Chalisa was completed, monkeys surrounded Fatehpur Sikri and attacked it. Akbar’s army also failed to stop the menace of monkeys. Then Akbar accepted the advice of a minister and freed Tulsidas ji from prison. The monkeys left the entire area as soon as Tulsidas ji was released from prison.
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