Hanuman Chalisa - The Chalisa

The Chalisa

Hanuman (Sanskrit: हनुमान्, Hanumān), is a Hindu deity who is an ardent devotee of Rama, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu, and a central character in the Indian epic Ramayan. A general among the vanaras, Hanuman is a disciple of Lord Rama in the war against the demon king Ravan. Hanuman's exploits are much celebrated in a variety of religious and cultural traditions, particularly in Hinduism, to the extent that he is often the object of worship according to some bhakti traditions, and is the prime deity in many temples known as Hanuman Mandirs.

Shree Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nijamanu Mukuru Sudhaari;

Barnau Raghubar Bimal Jasu, Jo Daayeku Fala Chaari;

Buddhiheen Tanu Jaanike, Sumirau Pavan Kumaar;

Bala Buddhi Bidya Dehu Mohe, Harahu Kales Bikaar

translating to purifying my inner self with the petals of lotus feet of the teacher, I describe the shining glory of Ram, which gives fourfold fruits. I am devoid of intelligence, I remember Pawan Kumar (Hanuman) to provide me strength, intelligence and education to remove all impurities of my life.

Jai Hanuman Gyaan Gun Sagar,

Jai Kapis Teehun Lok Ujagar (1)

Raamdoot Atulit Bal Dhaama,

Anjani Putra Pavansut Naama (2)

Mahabir Bikram Bajrangi,

Kumati Nivaar Sumati Ke Sangi (3)

Kanchan Baran Biraaj Subesa,

Kaanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa (4)

The knowledge of Hanuman, virtue, his strengths, bravery and appearance is covered in couplets 1–4.

Haath Bajra O Dhwaja Biraaje,

Kaandhe Moonj Janeu Saaje (5)

Sankar Suvan Kesari Nandan,

Tej Prataap Maha Jag Bandan (6)

Bidyabaan Guni Ati Chaatur,

Raam Kaaj Karibe Ko Aatur (7)

Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya,

Raam Lakhan Sita Mann Basiya (8)

Sukshma Roop Dhari Siyanhi Dikhawa,

Bikat Roop Dhari Lanka Jarawa (9)

Bheem Roop Dhari Asur Sanhaare,

Raamchandra Ke Kaaj Sanwaare (10)

That he has a weapon in his shoulders, the son of Kesari & Shankar, his sincerity to Rama and obeying his orders, setting Lanka ablaze while first meeting Sita, killing the demons for Rama has been described in verses 5–10.

Laaye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaaye

Sree Raghuveer Harashi Ur Laaye (11)

Hanuman brought Sanjivini, a life saving drug to bring Lakshman, the brother of Rama back to life – Rama embraced Hanuman to express his happiness is detailed in the 11th couplet.

Raghupati Keenhi Bahut Badai

Tum Mum Priya Bharat Hi Sam Bhai (12)

Sahas Badan Tumhro Jas Gaawen

Us Kahi Sreepati Kanth Lagawe (13)

Rama praised him profusely and said he is a brother to him like Bharatha in the 12th couplet. Rama also added that a thousand people will praise Hanuman's glory and embraced him again is described in the 13th couplet.

Sankadik Bramhadi Munisa,

Narad Sarad Sahit Ahisa (14)

Jam Kuber Digpaal Jahan Te,

Kavi Kobid Kahi Sakey Kahante (15)

Saints like Sankadik, Bramhadi, Munisa, Narad, Sarad, Sahit and Ahisa have bless Hanuman; Jam (God of death), Kuber (God of wealth), Digpal (God of four directions), Kabi (poets), Kovid (folk singers) cannot describe his reputation.

Tum Upkaar Sugreevhin Kinha,

Raam Milaaye Raajpad Dinha (16)

Only account of you (Hanuman), Sugreeva could meet Rama and be coronated again.

Tumhro Mantra Bibhishan Maana,

Lankeswar Bhaye Sab Jag Jana (17)

Your (Hanuman) advise was followed by Vibishan, who later became the king of Lanka.

Jug Sahastra Jojan Par Bhaanu,

Lilyo Taahi Madhur Fal Jaanu (18)

Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukh Maahi,

Jaldhi Laanghi Gaye Achraj Naahi (19)

His powers are eulogized with him swallowing Sun as a child and crossed the sea to pass the ring of Rama to Sita.

Durgam Kaaj Jagat Ke Jete,

Sugam Anugraha Tumhre Tete (20)

Raam Dooare Tum Rakhwaare,

Hoat Na Aagya Binu Paisare (21)

That all deeds of life become easy with his presence, and that he is sentinel for Rama is enunciated in couplet 20 and 21.

Sab Sukh Lahaye Tumhri Sarna,

Tum Rakhshak Kaahu Ko Darna (22)

Aapan Tej Samharo Aapaye,

Teeno Lok Haank Te Kaapen (23)

Bhoot Pishaach Nikat Nahi Aawe,

Mahabir Jab Naam Sunawe (24)

Naasaye Rog Hare Sab Peera,

Japat Nirantar Hanumat Beera (25)

That he is the safe guardian of human beings, has a terrific voice hearing which the ghosts and witches keep away and all diseases keep away at the spell of his name is described in couplets 23–25.

Sankat Te Hanuman Chhoodawe,

Mann Krama Bachan Dhyaan Jo Laawe (26)

Sab Par Raam Tapaswi Raja,

Tin Ke Kaaj Sakal Tum Saaja (27)

Aur Manorath Jo Koi Laawe,

Soi Amit Jivan Fal Paawe (28)

If Hanuman is remembered by heart, deeds and words, he will come as an ascetic king in the worshiper's service and he will fulfill all the wishes of his worshippers.

Chaaro Jug Partaap Tumhara,

Hai Parsiddh Jagat Ujiyara (29)

Saadhu Santa Ke Tum Rakhwaare,

Asur Nikandan Raam Dulaare (30)

Asta Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Daata,

Us Bar Deen Jaanki Maata (31)

Hanuman's reputation extends beyond the four yuga, his reputation is shining in the whole world, his virtue as the protector of hermits and his mastery over eight siddhis is described in couplets 29, 30 and 31.

Raam Rasayan Tumhre Paasa,

Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Daasa (32)

Tumhre Bhajan Raam Ko Paawe,

Janam-Janam Ke Dukh Bisraawe (33)

Antakaal Raghuvar Pur Jaayee,

Jahan Janam Hari Bhakta Kahayee (34)

Aur Devta Chitt Na Dharayi,

Hanumat Sei Sarba Sukh Karai (35)

His chemistry with Rama, devotion with Rama, his devotion to Rama even after attaining death & going to heaven and his imparting happiness to Rama while others look at Rama for happiness is described in couplets.

Sankat Kate Mite Sab Peera,

Jo Sumiraye Hanumat Balbira (36)

Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosaai,

Kripa Karahun Gurudeb Ki Naai (37)

Whomsover remembers brave Hanuman would get relief from all pains and he bestows his blessing as a Guru.

Jo Sat Baar Paath Kare Koi,

Chhootahin Bandi Mahasukh Hoyi (38)

Jo Yeh Padhe Hanuman Chalisa,

Hoye Siddhi Saakhi Gaurisa (39)

One who reads Hanuman Chalisa several times becomes free and happy, attain siddhis of God Shiva and becomes his friend.

Tulsidas Sada Harichera,

Kije Naath Hridaya Mahn Dera

Tulsidas is always a devotee of God and prays him to make his heart the abode.

Pavantanaye Sankat Haran, Mangal Moorti Roop;

Raam Lakhan Sita Sahit, Hridya Basahu Soor Bhoop

Son of Wind God, remover of crisis has Ram, Lakshman and Sita in his heart.

AARTI BAJRANGBALI KI

Aarti Keejai Hanuman Lalla Ki, Dushtdalan Raghunath Kala Ki

Jake bal se girivar Kanpai, Rogdosh Bhaye nikat na Janke

Anjani putra maha baldahi, Santan ke prabhu sada sahai

De veera Raghunath pathaye, Lanka jari Siya sudhi laye

Lanka so kot samudra si khai. Jat Pavansut var na lai

Lanka jari asur sab mare, Siyaramji ke kaaj sanvare

Lakshman murchit pare dharni pai, Aani Sanjivan pran uvare

Paithi patal tori yamkare, Ahiravan ke bhuja ukhare

Bhahe bhuja sub asurdal mare, Dahine bhuja santjan tare

Sur nar munijan aarti utare, Jai Jai Jai Hanumanji uchare

Kanchan thar kapur lau chhai, Aarti karat Anjani mai

Jo Hanumanji ke aarti gavai, So vaikunt amarpad pavai

Lanka vidhvans kiye Raghrahi, Tulsidas prabhu kirti gahi.