The Hanuman Chalisa is one of the most revered and chanted hymns in Hinduism, dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the mighty devotee of Lord Rama.
Composed by the famous poet-saint Tulsidas, this 40-verse hymn (Chalisa) encapsulates the boundless strength, devotion, and wisdom of Lord Hanuman, also known as the “Pavan Putra” (son of the wind god).
For centuries, devotees have turned to the Hanuman Chalisa to seek courage, protection, and the grace of this powerful deity.
// Shri Hanuman Chalisa //
Chaupai:
Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nij Man Mukur Sudhari।
Barnaun Raghubar Bimal Jasu, Jo Dayaku Phal Chari॥1॥Budhiheen Tanu Jaanikay, Sumirau Pavan Kumar।
Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohin, Harahu Kalesh Vikar॥2॥Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar।
Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujagar॥3॥Ram Doot Atulit Bal Dhama।
Anjani Putra Pavan Sut Nama॥4॥Mahavir Vikram Bajrangi।
Kumati Nivaar Sumati Ke Sangi॥5॥Kanchan Baran Biraaj Subesa।
Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesha॥6॥Haath Vajra Aur Dhvaja Biraaje।
Kaandhe Moonj Janeu Saaje॥7॥Shankar Suvan Kesari Nandan।
Tej Pratap Maha Jag Bandan॥8॥Vidyavaan Guni Ati Chatur।
Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Aatur॥9॥Prabhu Charittra Sunibe Ko Rasiya।
Ram Lakhan Sita Man Basiya॥10॥Sukshma Roop Dhari Siyahi Dikhava।
Vikat Roop Dhari Lanka Jarava॥11॥Bhima Roop Dhari Asur Sanhare।
Ramchandra Ke Kaaj Savare॥12॥Laye Sanjeevan Lakhan Jiyaye।
Shri Raghuvir Harashi Ur Laye॥13॥Raghupati Keenhi Bahut Badai।
Tum Mama Priya Bharat Hi Sam Bhai॥14॥Sahas Badan Tumharo Jas Gaave।
Asa Kahi Shripati Kanth Lagaave॥15॥Sankadik Brahmadi Muneesa।
Narad Sarad Sahit Aheesa॥16॥Yam Kuber Digpal Jahan Te।
Kavi Kovid Kahi Sake Kahan Te॥17॥Tum Upkar Sugreevahin Keenha।
Ram Milaye Rajpad Deenha॥18॥Tumharo Mantra Vibheeshan Maana।
Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jaana॥19॥Yug Sahastra Yojan Par Bhaanu।
Leelyo Taahi Madhur Phal Jaanu॥20॥Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukh Maahi।
Jaldi Langi Gaye Acharaj Naahi॥21॥Durgaam Kaaj Jagat Ke Jete।
Sugam Anugraha Tumhare Tete॥22॥Ram Duware Tum Rakhware।
Hoat Na Aagya Bin Paisare॥23॥Sab Sukh Lahen Tumhari Sharana।
Tum Rakshak Kaahu Ko Darna॥24॥Aapan Tej Samharo Aape।
Teenhon Lok Haank Te Kanpe॥25॥Bhoot Pisaach Nikat Nahin Aave।
Mahavir Jab Naam Sunaave॥26॥Naashai Rog Harai Sab Peera।
Japat Nirantar Hanumat Beera॥27॥Sankat Se Hanuman Chhudave।
Man Kram Vachan Dhyan Jo Laave॥28॥Sab Par Ram Tapasvi Raja।
Tin Ke Kaaj Sakal Tum Saaja॥29॥Aur Manorath Jo Koi Laave।
Sohi Amit Jeevan Phal Paave॥30॥Charon Yug Partap Tumhara।
Hai Parsiddh Jagat Ujiyara॥31॥Sadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhware।
Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare॥32॥Ashta Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Data।
Asa Bar Deen Janaki Mata॥33॥Ram Rasayan Tumhare Paasa।
Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Daasa॥34॥Tumhare Bhajan Ramko Paave।
Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisraave॥35॥Anta Kaal Raghubar Pur Jayi।
Jahan Janma Hari Bhakt Kahi॥36॥Aur Devta Chitt Na Dharai।
Hanumat Se Hi Sarve Sukh Karai॥37॥Sankat Kate Mite Sab Peera।
Jo Sumire Hanumat Balbeera॥38॥Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosai।
Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Naai॥39॥Jo Sat Baar Paath Kar Koi।
Chhutahi Bandhi Maha Sukh Hoi॥40॥Jo Yah Padhe Hanuman Chalisa।
Hoye Siddhi Saakhi Gaureesa॥41॥Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera।
Keejai Nath Hridaya Mah Dera॥42॥Doha:
Pavan Tanay Sankat Haran, Mangal Murti Roop।
Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit, Hriday Basahu Sur Bhoop॥// Jai Hanuman //
Who is Lord Hanuman?
Lord Hanuman is one of the most beloved and celebrated deities in Hindu mythology. As the supreme devotee of Lord Rama, Hanuman played a pivotal role in the Ramayana, where his unmatched strength, unwavering loyalty, and profound wisdom helped restore order and righteousness. His heroic deeds include crossing the vast ocean to reach Lanka, lifting the mighty mountain to save Lakshmana, and burning down the city of Lanka to help Lord Rama defeat Ravana.
More than just a deity of physical strength, Hanuman is revered for his selfless devotion, courage, and intellect. His very presence is believed to dispel fear, protect from evil, and inspire unwavering faith.
The Meaning of Hanuman Chalisa
The Hanuman Chalisa is composed of 40 verses, each glorifying different aspects of Lord Hanuman’s persona. The verses are written in the Awadhi language, but the essence and beauty of this prayer resonate universally. The Chalisa begins by invoking the grace of the Guru (teacher) and then proceeds to describe Hanuman’s virtues, including his invincible strength, wisdom, courage, and deep devotion to Lord Rama.
One of the most popular lines from the Chalisa is:
“Ram doot atulit bal dhama, Anjani putra Pavan sut nama”
(Meaning: I bow to Hanuman, the messenger of Lord Rama, who is the abode of unmatched strength, and who is known as the son of Anjana and the wind god.)
These verses highlight Hanuman’s extraordinary abilities—his physical prowess, his destruction of evil forces, and his unwavering devotion to Lord Rama.
Spiritual Benefits of Reciting Hanuman Chalisa
- Overcoming Fear and Anxiety: The Hanuman Chalisa is often recited to dispel fear and anxiety. Lord Hanuman, as the embodiment of fearlessness, blesses his devotees with strength, courage, and peace of mind. Reciting the Chalisa helps one face life’s challenges with a calm and fearless attitude.
- Protection from Evil: Hanuman is seen as a protector from negative energies, evil spirits, and harm. The Chalisa contains verses that invoke his protective power, keeping harmful influences at bay. The lines “Bhoot pisaach Nikat nahi aave, Mahavir jab naam sunaave” (Ghosts and evil spirits cannot come near when one chants the name of Mahavir) emphasize his role as a divine protector.
- Health and Well-Being: Many devotees believe that chanting the Hanuman Chalisa regularly brings physical and mental well-being. The verses are said to purify the body and mind, creating an aura of positive energy around the devotee. It also helps in overcoming ailments and diseases, as expressed in the lines “Naashai rog harai sab peera, Japat nirantar Hanumat beera” (Hanuman destroys diseases and removes all suffering for those who chant his name constantly).
- Courage and Determination: Lord Hanuman’s unwavering determination and courage in the face of adversity is an inspiration for all. By reciting the Chalisa, devotees seek to embody his strength and resolve, helping them tackle their problems with confidence.
- Spiritual Growth and Devotion: Above all, Hanuman Chalisa is a path to spiritual growth. It helps devotees cultivate deep faith and devotion, not only towards Lord Hanuman but also towards Lord Rama and the values he represents—truth, righteousness, and compassion.
The Importance of Hanuman Chalisa in Daily Life
Reciting the Hanuman Chalisa daily is a spiritual practice followed by millions. It is a simple yet profound way to connect with the divine, cleanse the mind, and invite the grace of Hanuman into one’s life. Some of the common reasons people recite the Chalisa include:
- Seeking protection during difficult times.
- Overcoming obstacles and challenges.
- Enh
ancing focus, discipline, and mental strength.
- Offering gratitude to Lord Hanuman for his blessings and guidance.
In many households, the Hanuman Chalisa is chanted in the morning or evening to start or end the day on a positive, spiritually uplifting note. It is also commonly recited during important festivals such as Hanuman Jayanti or during the auspicious period of Navratri.
Conclusion
The Hanuman Chalisa is much more than just a prayer—it is a spiritual force that instills courage, faith, and devotion in the hearts of its devotees. Whether seeking protection from harm, courage in the face of fear, or a deeper connection with the divine, the Hanuman Chalisa offers solace and strength.
As we recite these timeless verses, we are reminded of Lord Hanuman’s unwavering dedication, his boundless strength, and his ever-compassionate heart. By invoking his blessings through the Chalisa, we invite his divine presence into our lives, knowing that with his protection, no challenge is too great to overcome.
Jai Hanuman!
