Hanuman Chalisa
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Hanuman Chalisa (Hindi: हनुमान चालीसा, "Forty chaupais on Hanuman") is Tulsidas's most famous and read piece of literature apart from the Ramacharitamanasa, a poem primarily praising Lord Hanuman. It has gained enormous popularity among the modern-day Hindus. Many of them recite it as a prayer every week, generally on Tuesdays or Saturdays.
HANUMAN CHALISA
Shri Guru Charana Saroja Raja
Nija manu mukuru sudhari
Barnaum Raghubara Bimala Jasu
Jo dayaku phala chari
After purifying the mirror of my mind with the
dust from the lotus feet of my holy Guru . I Profess the pure,
untainted glory of Lord Hanuman which bestows the four-
fold fruits of life.(Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha).
बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके सुमिरौं पवनकुमार ।
बल बुद्धि बिद्या देहु मोहिं हरहु कलेस बिकार ॥
Budhihina tanu Janike
Sumiraum Pavanakumara
Bala budhi bidya dehu mohim
Harahu Kalesa bikara
Fully aware of the deficiency of my intelligence, I
concentrate my attention on Pavan kumar and humbly
ask for strength, intelligence and true knowledge to
relieve me of all blemishes, causing pain.
- चौपाई
(1)
जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुन सागर ।
जय कपीस तिहुँ लोक उजागर ॥
Jaya Hanumana jnana guna sagara
Jaya Kapisa tihum loka ujagara
Victory to thee, O'Hanuman! Ocean of Wisdom-All
hail to you O'Kapisa! (fountain-head of power,wisdom
and Shiva-Shakti) You illuminate all the three worlds
(Entire cosmos) with your glory.
(2)
राम दूत अतुलित बल धामा ।
अंजनिपुत्र पवनसुत नामा ॥
Ram duta atulit bal dhama
Anjaniputra Pavanasuta nama
You are the divine messenger of Shri Ram. The
repository of immeasurable strength, though known
only as Son of Pavan (Wind), born of Anjani.
(3)
महाबीर बिक्रम बजरंगी ।
कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी ॥
Mahabira bikrama bajrangi
Kumati nivara sumati Ke sangi
With limbs as sturdy as Vajra
you are valiant and brave. On you attends good sense
and wisdom. You dispel the darkness of evil thoughts.
(4)
कंचन बरन बिराज सुबेसा ।
कानन कुंडल कुंचित केसा ॥
Kanchana barana biraja subesa
Kanana Kundala Kunchita Kesa
Your physique is beautiful golden coloured and your dress
is pretty. You wear ear rings and have long curly hair.
(5)
हाथ बज्र औ ध्वजा बिराजै ।
काँधे मूँज जनेऊ साजै ॥
Hatha bajra Au Dhvaja birajai
Kandhe mumja janeu sajai
You carry in your hand a lightening bolt along with a victory
(kesari) flag and wear the sacred thread on your shoulder.
(6)
संकर सुवन केसरीनंदन ।
तेज प्रताप महा जग बंदन ॥
Sankara suvana kesrinandana
Teja pratapa maha jaga bandan
As a descendant of Lord Sankar, you are a comfort and pride
of Shri Kesari. With the lustre of your Vast Sway, you are
propitiated all over the universe.
(7)
विद्यावान गुनी अति चातुर ।
राम काज करिबे को आतुर ॥
Vidyavana guni ati chatura
Rama kaja karibe ko aatura
You are the repository of learning, virtuous and fully accom-
plished, always keen to carry out the behest's of Shri Ram.
(8)
प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया ।
राम लखन सीता मन बसिया ॥
Prabhu charitra sunibe ko rasiya
Rama Lakhana Sita mana Basiya
You are an ardent listener, always so keen to listen to the
narration of Shri Ram's Life Stories. Your heart is filled with
what Shri Ram stood for. You therefore always dwell in the
hearts of Shri Ram, Lakshman and Sita.
(9)
सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सियहिं दिखावा ।
बिकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा ॥
Sukshma rupa dhari Siyahim dikhava
Bikata rupa dhari lanka jarava
You appeared before Sita in a Diminutive form and spoke to
her in humility. You assumed an awesome form and struck
terror by setting Lanka on fire.
(10)
भीम रूप धरि असुर सँहारे ।
रामचंद्र के काज सँवारे ॥
Bhima rupa dhari asura samhare
Ramachandra ke kaja samvare
With over-whelming might you destroyed the Asuras
and performed all tasks assigned to you by Shri Ram
with great skill.
(11)
लाय सजीवन लखन जियाये ।
श्रीरघुबीर हरषि उर लाये ॥
Laya Sajivana Lakhan Jiyaye
Shri Raghubira Harashi ura laye
You brought Sanjivani (A herb that revives life) and restored
Lakshman back to life, Shri Raghuvir (Shri Ram) cheerfully
embraced you with his heart full of joy.
(12)
रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बड़ाई ।
तुम मम प्रिय भरतहि सम भाई ॥
Raghupati Kinhi bahuta badai
Tuma mama priye Bharatahi sama bhai
Shri Raghupati (Shri Ram) lustily extolled your excellence and
said: "You are as dear to me as my own brother Bharat."
(13)
सहस बदन तुम्हरो जस गावैं ।
अस कहि श्रीपति कंठ लगावैं ॥
Sahas badana tumharo yash gaavaim
asa kahi Sripati kantha lagaavaim
Thousands of living beings are chanting hymns of your glories;
saying thus, Shri Ram warmly hugged him (Shri Hanuman).
(14)
सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीसा ।
नारद सारद सहित अहीसा ॥
Sankadika Brahmadi Muneesa
Narada Sarada sahita Aheesa
When prophets like Sanka, even the Sage like Lord Brahma,
the great hermit Narada himself, Goddess Saraswati and Ahisha.
(one of immeasurable dimensions).
(15)
जम कुबेर दिगपाल जहाँ ते ।
कबि कोबिद कहि सके कहाँ ते ॥
jama Kubera Digapala Jaham te
Kabi kobida kahi sake kaham te
Even Yamraj, Kuber and the
Digpals (deputies guarding the four corners of the Universe)
have been vying with one another in offering homage to your
glories. How then, can a mere poet give adequate expression
of your super excellence.
(16-17)
तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीन्हा ।
राम मिलाय राज पद दीन्हा ॥
तुम्हरो मंत्र बिभीषन माना ।
लंकेस्वर भए सब जग जाना ॥
Tuma upkara Sugreevahim kinha
Rama milaya raja pada deenha
Tumharo mantra bibheeshana maana
Lankeshwar Bhaye Suba jaga jana
You rendered a great service to Sugriva. You united him with
Shri Ram and he installed him on the Royal Throne. By heeding
your advice, Vibhishana became Lord of Lanka. This is known
all over the Universe.
(18)
जुग सहस्त्र जोजन पर भानू ।
लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू ॥
Juga sahastra jojana para Bhanu
Leelyo taahi madhura phala janu
On your own you dashed upon the Sun, which is at a fabulous
distance of thousands of miles, thinking it to be a sweet
luscious fruit.
(19)
प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं ।
जलधि लाँघि गये अचरज नाहीं ॥
Prabhu mudrika meli mukh maheem
Jaladhi langhi gaye achraj naheem
Carrying the Lord's Signet Ring in your mouth, there is
hardly any wonder that you easily leapt across the ocean.
(20)
दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते ।
सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते ॥
Durgaam kaja jagata ke jete
Sugama anugraha tumhare tete
The burden of all difficult tasks of the world become light
with your kind grace.
(21)
राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे ।
होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे ॥
Rama duware tuma rakhavaare,
Hota na ajna binu paisaare
You are the sentry at the door of Shri Ram's Divine Abode.
No one can enter it without your permission,
(22)
सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना ।
तुम रच्छक काहू को डर ना ॥
Saba sukha lahai tumhari sarana
Tuma rachhaka kahu ko dara na
All comforts of the world lie at your feet. The devotees enjoy all
divine pleasures and feel fearless under your benign Protection.
(23)
आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै ।
तीनों लोक हाँक तें काँपै ॥
Aapan teja samharo aapai
Teenom loka hamka tem kampai
You alone are befitted to carry your own splendid valour. All the
three worlds (entire universe) tremor at your thunderous call.
(24)
भूत पिसाच निकट नहिं आवै ।
महाबीर जब नाम सुनावै ॥
Bhuta pisacha Nikata nahim aavai
Mahabira jaba naama sunaavai
All the ghosts, demons and evil forces keep away, with the
sheer mention of your great name, O'Mahaveer!!
(25)
नासै रोग हरै सब पीरा ।
जपत निरंतर हनुमत बीरा ॥
Nasai roga harai sab peera
Japata nirantara Hanumata beera
All diseases, pain and suffering disappear on reciting regularly
Shri Hanuman's holy name.
(26)
संकट तें हनुमान छुड़ावै ।
मन क्रम बचन ध्यान जो लावै ॥
Sankata tem Hanumana chudavai
Mana Krama bachana dhyana jo laavai
Those who remember Shri Hanuman in thought, words and deeds
with Sincerity and Faith, are rescued from all crises in life.
(27)
सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा ।
तिन के काज सकल तुम साजा ॥
Saba par Rama tapasvee raja
Tina ke kaja sakala Tuma saja
All who hail, worship and have faith in Shri Ram as the Supreme
Lord and the king of penance. You make all their difficult tasks
very easy.
(28)
और मनोरथ जो कोई लावै ।
सोई अमित जीवन फल पावै ॥
Aura manoratha jo koi lavai
Sohi amita jeevana phala pavai
Whosoever comes to you for fulfillment of any desire with faith
and sincerity, Will he alone secure the imperishable fruit of
human life.
(29)
चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा ।
है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा ॥
Charom jug partapa tumhaara
Hai persidh jagaat ujiyaara
All through the four ages your magnificent glory is acclaimed far
and wide. Your fame is Radiantly acclaimed all over the Cosmos.
(30)
साधु संत के तुम रखवारे ।
असुर निकंदन राम दुलारे ॥
Sadhu Sant ke tuma Rakhware
Asura nikandana Ram dulare
You are Saviour and the guardian angel of Saints and Sages and
destroy all Demons. You are the angelic darling of Shri Ram.
(31)
अष्ट सिद्धि नौ निधि के दाता ।
अस बर दीन जानकी माता ॥
Ashta sidhi nava nidhi ke dhata
Asa bara deena Janaki mata
You can grant to any one, any yogic power of Eight Siddhis
(power to become light and heavy at will) and Nine Nidhis
(Riches,comfort,power,prestige,fame,sweet relationship etc.)
This boon has been conferred upon you by Mother Janki.
(32)
राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा ।
सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा ॥
Rama rasayana tumhare paasa
Sada raho Raghupati ke daasa
You possess the power of devotion to Shri Ram. In all rebirths
you will always remain Shri Raghupati's most dedicated disciple.
(33)
तुम्हरे भजन राम को पावै ।
जनम जनम के दुख बिसरावै ॥
Tumhare bhajan Ram ko pavai
Janam janam ke dukh bisravai
Through hymns sung in devotion to you, one can find Shri Ram
and become free from sufferings of several births.
(34)
अंत काल रघुबर पुर जाई ।
जहाँ जन्म हरिभक्त कहाई ॥
Antha kaala Raghubara pur jayee
Jaham janma Haribhakta Kahayee
If at the time of death one enters the Divine Abode of Shri Ram,
thereafter in all future births he is born as the Lord's devotee.
(35)
और देवता चित्त न धरई ।
हनुमत सेई सर्ब सुख करई ॥
Aura Devata Chitta na dharai
Hanumata sei sarba sukha karai
One need not entertain any other deity for Propitiation, as
devotion of Shri Hanuman alone can give all happiness.
(36)
संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा ॥
जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा ॥
Sankata katai mitai saba peera
Jo sumirai Hanumata Balabeera
One is freed from all the sufferings and ill fated contingencies of
rebirths in the world. One who adores and remembers Shri Hanuman.
(37)
जै जै जै हनुमान गोसाईं ।
कृपा करहु गुरु देव की नाईं ॥
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosaaim
Kripa Karahu Guru deva ki naaim
Hail, Hail, Hail, Shri Hanuman, Lord of senses. Let your victory
over the evil be firm and final. Bless me in the capacity as my
supreme guru (teacher).
(38)
जो सत बार पाठ कर कोई ।
छूटहि बंदि महा सुख होई ॥
Jo sata bara patha kara koi
Chutahi bandi maha sukha hoi
One who recites Chalisa one hundred times, becomes free from the
bondage of life and death and enjoys the highest bliss at last.
(39)
जो यह पढ़ै हनुमान चलीसा ।
होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा ॥
Jo yaha padhe Hanuman Chalisa
Hoya siddhi sakhi Gaureesa
All those who recite Hanuman Chalisa (The forty Chaupais)
regularly are sure to be benedicted. Such is the evidence of no less a
witness as Bhagwan Sankar.
(40)
तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा ।
कीजै नाथ हृदय मँह डेरा ॥
Tulsidasa sada hari chera
Keejai Natha Hrdaya mamha dera
Tulsidas as a bonded slave of the Divine Master, stays perpetually at
his feet, he prays "Oh Lord! You enshrine within my heart & soul."
- दोहा
पवनतनय संकट हरन मंगल मूरति रूप ।
राम लखन सीता सहित हृदय बसहु सुर भूप ॥
Pavanatanaya sankata harana,
Mangala murati roopa.
Rama Lakhana Sita sahita,
Hrdaya basahu sura bhoopa.
Oh! Son of Lord Wind, Destroyer of all miseries, you are a
symbol of Auspiciousness.
Along with Shri Ram, Lakshman and Sita, reside in my heart.
Oh! King of Gods.
[edit] Quotes
Swaminarayan, founder of the Hindu Swaminarayan sect, according to this site, [1], said in verse 85 of the scripture, Shikshapatri, that "and if disturbance from ghostly spirits is ever experienced, chant the Narayana Kavacha (invoking Narayana or God's protection) or Hanuman's mantra, but one should not chant the stotra or mantra of any low deity."
[edit] External links
- Greatness of worshipping Hanuman
- Sri Viswaroopa Panchamukha Hanuman Ashram
- Poems/stutis on Hanuman includes the famous hanuman chalisa [2]
