Nityaनित्य
Hanuman Chalisa
श्री हनुमान चालीसा
The Hanuman Chalisa is a devotional hymn to Lord Hanuman written in Awadhi by the 16th-century poet-saint Goswami Tulsidas. Its 43 verses (two opening dohas, 40 chaupais and a closing doha) praise Hanuman and retell his service to Shri Ram. Many devotees recite it daily, especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Doha 1
Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nij Manu Mukuru Sudhari
Baranau Raghubar Bimal Jasu, Jo Dayaku Phal Chari
Cleansing the mirror of my mind with the dust of my Guru's lotus feet, I sing the spotless glory of Shri Ram, best of the Raghu line, the glory that grants all four fruits of life.
Doha 2
Buddhiheen Tanu Janike, Sumirau Pavan Kumar
Bal Buddhi Bidya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesh Bikar
Knowing myself to be lacking in wisdom, I remember you, O son of the Wind. Grant me strength, wisdom and knowledge, and take away my sorrows and impurities.
Chaupai 1
Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar
Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujagar
Victory to you, Hanuman, ocean of wisdom and virtue! Victory to you, lord of the vanaras, whose light shines across all three worlds.
Chaupai 2
Ram Doot Atulit Bal Dhama
Anjani Putra Pavan Sut Nama
You are Shri Ram's messenger and the abode of matchless strength, known as Anjani's son and the son of the Wind.
Chaupai 3
Mahabir Bikram Bajrangi
Kumati Nivar Sumati Ke Sangi
Great hero, mighty in valour, with limbs as strong as the thunderbolt, you drive away evil thinking and keep company with good sense.
Chaupai 4
Kanchan Baran Biraj Subesa
Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa
Your complexion shines like gold and you are beautifully adorned; earrings sparkle in your ears and your hair falls in curls.
Chaupai 5
Hath Bajra Au Dhvaja Birajai
Kandhe Moonj Janeu Sajai
In your hands shine the thunderbolt and the banner; across your shoulder rests the sacred thread of munja grass.
Chaupai 6
Sankar Suvan Kesari Nandan
Tej Pratap Maha Jag Bandan
Born of Shiva and the beloved son of Kesari, your radiance and glory are immense, and the whole world bows to you.
Chaupai 7
Vidyavan Guni Ati Chatur
Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Atur
You are learned, virtuous and supremely wise, ever eager to do Shri Ram's work.
Chaupai 8
Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya
Ram Lakhan Sita Man Basiya
You delight in hearing the Lord's story, and Ram, Lakshman and Sita dwell in your heart.
Chaupai 9
Sukshma Roop Dhari Siyahi Dikhava
Bikat Roop Dhari Lank Jarava
Taking a tiny form you appeared before Sita; taking a fearsome form you set Lanka ablaze.
Chaupai 10
Bhim Roop Dhari Asur Sanhare
Ramchandra Ke Kaj Sanvare
Assuming a mighty, terrifying form, you destroyed the demons and brought Shri Ramchandra's mission to success.
Chaupai 11
Laye Sajivan Lakhan Jiyaye
Shri Raghubir Harashi Ur Laye
Bringing the Sanjivani herb, you revived Lakshman, and Shri Ram, overjoyed, held you to his heart.
Chaupai 12
Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badai
Tum Mam Priya Bharatahi Sam Bhai
Shri Ram, lord of the Raghus, praised you greatly: 'You are as dear to me as my brother Bharat.'
Chaupai 13
Sahas Badan Tumharo Jas Gavain
As Kahi Shripati Kanth Lagavain
'Even the thousand-mouthed Shesha sings your glory,' said Shri Ram, lord of Lakshmi, and embraced you.
Chaupai 14
Sanakadik Brahmadi Munisa
Narad Sarad Sahit Ahisa
Sanaka and the sages, Brahma and the gods, the great munis, Narad and Saraswati, together with Shesha, king of serpents…
Chaupai 15
Jam Kuber Digpal Jahan Te
Kabi Kobid Kahi Sake Kahan Te
Yama, Kubera and the guardians of the directions: if even they cannot fully tell your glory, how could any poet or scholar?
Chaupai 16
Tum Upkar Sugrivahi Kinha
Ram Milaye Raj Pad Dinha
You did Sugriva a great kindness: you brought him to Shri Ram and so restored him to the throne.
Chaupai 17
Tumharo Mantra Bibhishan Mana
Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jana
Vibhishan heeded your counsel and became king of Lanka, as the whole world knows.
Chaupai 18
Jug Sahasra Jojan Par Bhanu
Leelyo Tahi Madhur Phal Janu
The sun, thousands of yojanas away, you swallowed, thinking it a sweet fruit.
Chaupai 19
Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukh Mahi
Jaladhi Langhi Gaye Acharaj Nahi
Holding the Lord's ring in your mouth, you leapt across the ocean, and for you that is no wonder at all.
Chaupai 20
Durgam Kaj Jagat Ke Jete
Sugam Anugrah Tumhare Tete
However hard the tasks of this world may be, every one of them becomes easy by your grace.
Chaupai 21
Ram Duare Tum Rakhvare
Hot Na Agya Binu Paisare
You are the guardian at Shri Ram's door; no one may enter without your leave.
Chaupai 22
Sab Sukh Lahai Tumhari Sarna
Tum Rakshak Kahu Ko Dar Na
Whoever takes refuge in you finds every happiness; with you as protector, there is nothing to fear.
Chaupai 23
Aapan Tej Samharo Aapai
Teenon Lok Hank Te Kanpai
Only you can contain your own blazing power; at your roar all three worlds tremble.
Chaupai 24
Bhoot Pisach Nikat Nahi Aavai
Mahabir Jab Naam Sunavai
Ghosts and evil spirits do not come near when the name of Mahavir, the great hero, is spoken.
Chaupai 25
Nasai Rog Harai Sab Peera
Japat Nirantar Hanumat Beera
Disease is destroyed and all pain taken away when one chants the name of brave Hanuman without ceasing.
Chaupai 26
Sankat Ten Hanuman Chhudavai
Man Kram Bachan Dhyan Jo Lavai
Hanuman frees from every trouble the one who fixes on him in thought, deed and word.
Chaupai 27
Sab Par Ram Tapasvi Raja
Tin Ke Kaj Sakal Tum Saja
Shri Ram, the ascetic king, reigns above all, and it was you who accomplished all his tasks.
Chaupai 28
Aur Manorath Jo Koi Lavai
Soi Amit Jivan Phal Pavai
Whoever comes to you with any heartfelt wish receives the boundless fruit of life.
Chaupai 29
Charon Jug Partap Tumhara
Hai Parsiddh Jagat Ujiyara
Your glory endures through all four ages, and its fame lights up the whole world.
Chaupai 30
Sadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhvare
Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare
You are the protector of saints and good people, the destroyer of demons, and Shri Ram's beloved.
Chaupai 31
Ashta Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Data
As Bar Din Janaki Mata
Mother Janaki (Sita) blessed you with the boon of granting the eight siddhis and the nine nidhis.
Chaupai 32
Ram Rasayan Tumhare Pasa
Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa
You hold the elixir of devotion to Ram, and you remain for ever the servant of the lord of the Raghus.
Chaupai 33
Tumhare Bhajan Ram Ko Pavai
Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisravai
Through devotion to you one reaches Shri Ram and forgets the sorrows of lifetime after lifetime.
Chaupai 34
Ant Kal Raghubar Pur Jai
Jahan Janma Haribhakt Kahai
At life's end such a devotee goes to Shri Ram's abode, and wherever born again is known as a devotee of Hari.
Chaupai 35
Aur Devta Chitt Na Dharai
Hanumat Sei Sarb Sukh Karai
Even without holding any other deity in mind, one who serves Hanuman gains every happiness.
Chaupai 36
Sankat Katai Mitai Sab Peera
Jo Sumirai Hanumat Balbeera
Troubles are cut away and all pain vanishes for whoever remembers the mighty hero Hanuman.
Chaupai 37
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosain
Kripa Karahu Guru Dev Ki Nain
Victory, victory, victory to you, Lord Hanuman! Bless me with your grace, as a Guru blesses his disciple.
Chaupai 38
Jo Sat Bar Path Kar Koi
Chhutahi Bandi Maha Sukh Hoi
Whoever recites this a hundred times is freed from bondage and knows great joy.
Chaupai 39
Jo Yah Padhai Hanuman Chalisa
Hoy Siddhi Sakhi Gaurisa
Whoever reads this Hanuman Chalisa attains fulfilment. Lord Shiva, husband of Gauri, is witness to this.
Chaupai 40
Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera
Kijai Nath Hriday Mah Dera
Tulsidas is for ever the servant of Hari. O Lord, make your home in my heart.
Closing Doha
Pavan Tanay Sankat Haran, Mangal Murati Roop
Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit, Hriday Basahu Sur Bhoop
O son of the Wind, remover of troubles, embodiment of all that is auspicious! O king among the gods, dwell in my heart together with Ram, Lakshman and Sita.