The Hanuman Chalisa is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Hanuman, a revered figure in Hindu mythology known for his unwavering devotion to Lord Rama. The Chalisa is composed of 40 verses (Chalisa means “forty” in Hindi) and is traditionally recited by devotees seeking strength, courage, and protection. Below is the Hanuman Chalisa in its original form with an English translation of each verse.
Hanuman Chalisa in Hindi
श्री गुरु चरण सरोज रज, निज मन मुकुर सुधारि।
बरनऊं रघुबर बिमल जसु, जो दायक फल चारि॥
बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके, सुमिरौं पवन-कुमार।
बल बुद्धि विद्या देहु मोहिं, हरहु कलेश विकार॥
॥दोहा॥
जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुन सागर।
जय कपीस तिहुँ लोक उजागर॥
राम दूत अतुलित बलधामा।
अंजनि-पुत्र पवनसुत नामा॥1॥
महाबीर बिक्रम बजरंगी।
कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी॥
कंचन बरन बिराज सुबेसा।
कानन कुंडल कुंचित केसा॥2॥
हाथ वज्र औ ध्वजा बिराजे।
काँधे मूँज जनेउ साजे॥
शंकर सुवन केसरी नंदन।
तेज प्रताप महा जग बन्दन॥3॥
विद्यावान गुनी अति चातुर।
राम काज करिबे को आतुर॥
प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया।
राम लखन सीता मन बसिया॥4॥
सूक्ष्म रूप धरी सियहिं दिखावा।
बिकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा॥
भीम रूप धरि असुर सँहारे।
रामचंद्र के काज सँवारे॥5॥
लाय सजीवन लखन जियाये।
श्री रघुबीर हरषि उर लाये॥
रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बड़ाई।
तुम मम प्रिय भरतहि सम भाई॥6॥
सहस बदन तुम्हरो जस गावैं।
अस कहि श्रीपति कंठ लगावैं॥
सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीसा।
नारद सारद सहित अहीसा॥7॥
जम कुबेर दिगपाल जहाँ ते।
कवि कोविद कहि सके कहाँ ते॥
तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीन्हा।
राम मिलाय राजपद दीन्हा॥8॥
तुम्हरो मंत्र बिभीषन माना।
लंकेश्वर भए सब जग जाना॥
जुग सहस्र जोजन पर भानू।
लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू॥9॥
प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं।
जलधि लाँघि गये अचरज नाहीं॥
दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते।
सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते॥10॥
राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे।
होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे॥
सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना।
तुम रक्षक काहू को डरना॥11॥
आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै।
तीनों लोक हाँक तें काँपै॥
भूत पिशाच निकट नहिं आवै।
महाबीर जब नाम सुनावै॥12॥
नासै रोग हरै सब पीरा।
जपत निरंतर हनुमत बीरा॥
संकट तें हनुमान छुड़ावै।
मन क्रम बचन ध्यान जो लावै॥13॥
सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा।
तिनके काज सकल तुम साजा॥
और मनोरथ जो कोई लावै।
सोइ अमित जीवन फल पावै॥14॥
चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा।
है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा॥
साधु संत के तुम रखवारे।
असुर निकंदन राम दुलारे॥15॥
अष्ट सिद्धि नव निधि के दाता।
अस बर दीन जानकी माता॥
राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा।
सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा॥16॥
तुम्हरे भजन राम को पावै।
जनम जनम के दुख बिसरावै॥
अंत काल रघुबर पुर जाई।
जहाँ जन्म हरिभक्त कहाई॥17॥
और देवता चित्त न धरई।
हनुमत सेइ सर्ब सुख करई॥
संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा।
जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा॥18॥
जय जय जय हनुमान गोसाईं।
कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाईं॥
जो सत बार पाठ कर कोई।
छूटहि बंदि महा सुख होई॥19॥
जो यह पढ़ै हनुमान चालीसा।
होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा॥
तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा।
कीजै नाथ हृदय महँ डेरा॥20॥
॥दोहा॥
पवनतनय संकट हरन, मंगल मूरति रूप।
राम लखन सीता सहित, हृदय बसहु सुर भूप॥
Hanuman Chalisa in English
Shree Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nij Manu Mukur Sudhari
Barnaun Raghuvar Bimal Jasu, Jo Dayaku Phal Chari
Budhiheen Tanu Jaanike, Sumirau Pavan-Kumar
Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesh Vikar
॥Doha॥
Jai Hanuman Gyan Guna Sagar
Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujagar
Ramdoot Atulit Bal Dhama
Anjani-Putra Pavan Sut Nama
Mahabir Bikram Bajrangi
Kumati Nivar Sumati Ke Sangi
Kanchan Baran Biraj Subesa
Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa
Hath Vajra Aur Dhvaja Birajai
Kandhe Moonj Janeu Sajai
Shankar Suvan Kesari Nandan
Tej Pratap Maha Jag Vandan
Vidyavaan Guni Ati Chatur
Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Aatur
Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya
Ram Lakhan Sita Man Basiya
Sukshma Roop Dhari Siyahin Dikhava
Bikat Roop Dhari Lank Jarava
Bhim Roop Dhari Asur Sanhare
Ramachandra Ke Kaj Sanvare
Laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye
Shri Raghubir Harashi Uralaye
Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badaayi
Tum Mama Priya Bharat Sam Bhai
Sahas Badan Tumharo Jas Gaave
Asa-Kahi Shripati Kanth Lagave
Sanakadik Brahmadi Munisa
Narad Sarad Sahit Ahisa
Jam Kuber Digpal Jahan Te
Kavi Kovid Kahi Sake Kahan Te
Tum Upkar Sugreevahin Keenha
Ram Milaye Rajpad Deenha
Tumharo Mantra Vibheeshan Maana
Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jaana
Yug Sahastra Yojan Par Bhaanu
Leelyo Taahi Madhur Phal Jaanu
Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukha Mahee
Jaladhi Langhi Gaye Acharaj Nahee
Durgaam Kaj Jagat Ke Jete
Sugam Anugrah Tumhare Tete
Ram Duware Tum Rakhware
Hot Na Aagya Bin Paisare
Sab Sukh Lahai Tumhari Sarna
Tum Rakshak Kaahu Ko Darna
Aapan Tej Samharo Aapai
Teenon Lok Haak Te Kaapai
Bhoot Pisaach Nikat Nahi Aavai
Mahavir Jab Naam Sunavai
Nase Rog Harai Sab Peera
Japat Nirantar Hanumat Veera
Sankat Se Hanuman Chudavai
Man Kram Bachan Dhyan Jo Lavai
Sab Par Ram Tapasvee Raja
Tin Ke Kaj Sakal Tum Saja
Aur Manorath Jo Koi Lavai
Sohi Amit Jeevan Phal Pavai
Charon Yug Partap Tumhara
Hai Parsiddha Jagat Ujiyara
Sadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhware
Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare
Ashta Siddhi Nav Nidhi Ke Data
Asa Bar Deen Janaki Mata
Ram Rasayan Tumhare Paasa
Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa
Tumhare Bhajan Ram Ko Paavai
Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisravai
Antakal Raghubar Pur Jaai
Jahan Janma Hari Bhakt Kahaai
Aur Devta Chitt Na Dharai
Hanumat Sei Sarva Sukh Karai
Sankat Kate Mite Sab Peera
Jo Sumirai Hanumat Balbeera
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosai
Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Nai
Jo Sat Baar Paath Kar Koi
Chhootahin Bandhi Maha Sukh Hoi
Jo Yah Padhe Hanuman Chalisa
Hoye Siddhi Saakhi Gaurisa
Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera
Keejai Naath Hridaya Mah Dera
॥Doha॥
Pavantanaye Sankat Haran, Mangal Murti Roop
Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit, Hridaya Basahu Sur Bhoop
Meaning of the Hanuman Chalisa in English
With the dust of the lotus feet of my Guru, I clean the mirror of my mind.
I sing the pure glory of Lord Rama, the greatest among Raghu’s descendants, which bestows the four fruits of life: Dharma (righteousness), Artha (prosperity), Kama (pleasure), and Moksha (liberation).
Knowing my mind to be ignorant, I meditate on you, O Son of the Wind (Hanuman).
Grant me strength, wisdom, and knowledge, and remove my miseries and impurities.
॥Doha॥
Hail, Hanuman, ocean of wisdom and virtue.
Hail, Monkey Lord, illuminating the three worlds.
You are Rama’s messenger, the abode of matchless power,
And Anjani’s son, also called the son of the wind.
You are the great hero, endowed with valor.
You destroy evil thoughts and are the companion of good sense.
Your golden-hued body is dressed in beautiful clothes,
With earrings in your ears, and curly hair on your head.
You hold the thunderbolt and flag in your hands,
And wear the sacred thread across your shoulder.
You are the incarnation of Shiva and the delight of Kesari,
Your great power is revered by the whole world.
You are learned, virtuous, and very wise.
Always eager to perform the tasks of Rama.
You are engrossed in listening to the stories of Rama,
And reside in the hearts of Rama, Lakshman, and Sita.
Assuming a minute form, you appeared before Sita.
Assuming a fearsome form, you burnt Lanka.
Taking on a giant form, you destroyed the demons,
And fulfilled the mission of Lord Rama.
You brought the Sanjivani herb and revived Lakshman.
This made Lord Rama embrace you with joy.
Lord Rama praised you greatly,
And said you were as dear to him as his brother Bharat.
The thousand-headed Sheshnag sings your glory,
And says Lord Vishnu embraces you.
The sages like Sanak, the gods like Brahma,
Narada, Saraswati, and Shesha sing your glory.
Even Yama, Kubera, and the guardians of the directions,
Cannot express your glory in full.
You helped Sugriva by uniting him with Rama,
And brought him the throne of Kishkindha.
Vibhishan followed your advice,
And became the king of Lanka, known across the world.
You flew across the ocean with Lord Rama’s ring in your mouth,
Crossing the insurmountable ocean, a remarkable feat.
All the difficult tasks of the world become easy with your grace.
You are the gatekeeper of Rama’s kingdom.
No one can enter without your permission.
By seeking your refuge, one obtains all happiness.
With you as the protector, one need not fear anything.
When you roar, all three worlds tremble.
Ghosts and evil spirits cannot come near,
When your name is uttered, O Mahaveer.
You remove all diseases and alleviate all pain.
By constantly chanting your name, O Hanuman.
You rescue those in distress,
Who meditate on you with mind, deed, and word.
Rama is the supreme ascetic king,
And you carried out all his tasks.
Whoever brings any desire to you,
That wish is fulfilled in their lifetime.
Your glory pervades all four ages.
Your fame is radiantly spread across the world.
You are the protector of saints and sages,
The destroyer of demons, and dear to Lord Rama.
You are the bestower of the eight supernatural powers and nine treasures,
As granted to you by Mother Janaki.
You have the essence of devotion to Lord Rama.
You remain eternally the servant of Lord Raghupati (Rama).
By your devotion, one can attain Lord Rama.
And all the sufferings of many lifetimes are erased.
At the end of life, one attains Lord Rama’s abode.
And is reborn as a devotee of Hari (Lord Vishnu).
There is no need to worship any other deity.
All happiness is granted by serving Hanuman.
All difficulties are resolved, and all pains are removed,
For those who remember the mighty Hanuman.
**Victory, victory, victory to you, O
