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बरनउँ रघुबर बिमल जसु जो दायकु फल चारि ॥
बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके सुमिरौं पवन-कुमार ।
बल बुधि बिद्या देहु मोहिं हरहु कलेस बिकार ॥
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जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुन सागर ।
जय कपीस तिहुँ लोक उजागर ॥
राम दूत अतुलित बल धामा ।
अंजनि पुत्र पवनसुत नामा ॥
महाबीर बिक्रम बजरंगी ।
कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी ॥
कंचन बरन बिराज सुबेसा ।
कानन कुण्डल कुँचित केसा ॥४
हाथ बज्र अरु ध्वजा बिराजै ।
काँधे मूँज जनेउ साजै ॥
शंकर स्वयं/सुवन केसरी नंदन ।
तेज प्रताप महा जगवंदन ॥
बिद्यावान गुनी अति चातुर ।
राम काज करिबे को आतुर ॥
प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया ।
राम लखन सीता मन बसिया ॥८
सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सियहिं दिखावा ।
बिकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा ॥
भीम रूप धरि असुर सँहारे ।
रामचन्द्र के काज सँवारे ॥
लाय सजीवन लखन जियाए ।
श्री रघुबीर हरषि उर लाये ॥
रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बड़ाई ।
तुम मम प्रिय भरतहि सम भाई ॥१२
सहस बदन तुम्हरो जस गावैं ।
अस कहि श्रीपति कण्ठ लगावैं ॥
सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीसा ।
नारद सारद सहित अहीसा ॥
जम कुबेर दिगपाल जहाँ ते ।
कबि कोबिद कहि सके कहाँ ते ॥
तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीह्ना ।
राम मिलाय राज पद दीह्ना ॥१६
तुम्हरो मंत्र बिभीषण माना ।
लंकेश्वर भए सब जग जाना ॥
जुग सहस्त्र जोजन पर भानु ।
लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू ॥
प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं ।
जलधि लाँघि गये अचरज नाहीं ॥
दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते ।
सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते ॥२०
राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे ।
होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे ॥
सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना ।
तुम रक्षक काहू को डरना ॥
आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै ।
तीनों लोक हाँक तै काँपै ॥
भूत पिशाच निकट नहिं आवै ।
महावीर जब नाम सुनावै ॥२४
नासै रोग हरै सब पीरा ।
जपत निरंतर हनुमत बीरा ॥
संकट तै हनुमान छुडावै ।
मन क्रम बचन ध्यान जो लावै ॥
सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा ।
तिनके काज सकल तुम साजा ॥
और मनोरथ जो कोई लावै ।
सोई अमित जीवन फल पावै ॥२८
चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा ।
है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा ॥
साधु सन्त के तुम रखवारे ।
असुर निकंदन राम दुलारे ॥
अष्ट सिद्धि नौ निधि के दाता ।
अस बर दीन जानकी माता ॥
राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा ।
सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा ॥३२
तुम्हरे भजन राम को पावै ।
जनम जनम के दुख बिसरावै ॥
अंतकाल रघुवरपुर जाई ।
जहाँ जन्म हरिभक्त कहाई ॥
और देवता चित्त ना धरई ।
हनुमत सेइ सर्ब सुख करई ॥
संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा ।
जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा ॥३६
जै जै जै हनुमान गोसाईं ।
कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाईं ॥
जो सत बार पाठ कर कोई ।
छूटहि बंदि महा सुख होई ॥
जो यह पढ़ै हनुमान चालीसा ।
होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा ॥
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About Hanuman Chalisa
Shri Hanuman Chalisa is a hymn dedicated to Lord Hanuman, a prominent deity in Hinduism known for his strength, courage and devotion towards Lord Shri Rama.
Hanuman Chalisa was composed by the poet-saint Tulsidas in the 16th century in Awadhi language. Awadhi is a dialect of Hindi and is used in the northern India most importantly in Ayodhya also. Ayodhya is the birthplace of Lord Shri Rama. Shri Hanuman is known as the greatest devotee of Lord Rama for his unwavering devotion and selflessness. There are many other very well-known devotees of Lord Rama along with Shri Hanuman. Their names and roles are depicted in the Great Ramayana verbosely. We'll discuss about all of them one by one. Shri Hanuman followed Lord Rama's footsteps being a devoted companion. In Hinduism Shri Hanuman is the most powerfull God with divine powers and immortal. So the Hanuman Chalisa is being read as a hymn by every Hindu to feel the power of devoteness of Shri Hanuman. By reciting the Hanuman Chalisa devotees seek Shri Hanuman's blessings for various challenges endeavors in life.
Meaning of Hanuman Chalisa
The Hanuman Chalisa consists of 40 verses that's why it's known as Hanuman Chalisa. Chalis means 40 in Hindi and there's 40 verses so it's called as Hanuman Chalisa. So let's decode all verses one by one.
Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj - Let's praises the lotus feet of the Guru who has guided the us to the right path.
Nij Manu Mukuru Sudhaari - It says that how Shri Hanuman cleansed his own mind with the name of Lord Shri Rama.
Baranau Raghubar Bimal Jasu - Poet describes Shri Hanuman as the best among all devotees of Lord Rama and says Shri Hanuman is the pure gem.
Jo Dayaku Phal Chaari - Here the poet says Shri Hanuman is the one who always ready to serve Lord Rama and provide the fruits of devotion.
Budhi Heen Tanu Jaanike - Poet says that even though Hanuman knows the body to be devoid of intelligence, he worships Lord Rama.
Sumirau Pavan Kumar - Poet encourages remembering Shri Hanuman, the son of the wind God, as a way to overcome all the difficulties.
Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi - Requests Shri Hanuman to give strength, wisdom and knowledge.
Harahu Kalesa Vikara - Seeks Shri Hanuman's help in removing all afflictions, troubles and negative tendencies in life.
Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar - Praises Shri Hanuman as the ocean of virtues and wisdom.
Jai Kapis tihun lok ujagar - Acknowledges Shri Hanuman's glory as the illuminator of the three worlds(In Hindu Mythology).
Ram doot atulita bal dhama - Shri Hanuman, the messenger of Lord Rama, possesses unparalleled strength and is the abode of power.
Anjani putra Pavan sut nama - Son of Anjana and Pavana (wind god), known as Shri Hanuman.
Mahavir vikram Bajrangi - Shri Hanuman, the great hero with extraordinary valor.
Kumati nivar sumati ke sangi - Dispeller of evil thoughts, companion of the good-minded.
Kanchan varan viraj subesa - Adorned with a golden hue and elegant attire.
Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesha - Wearing ear rings and having curly hair.
Hath Bajra Aur Dhvaja Viraje - Holding the thunderbolt and flag in hand.
Kandhe Moonj Janeyu Saaje - You are adorned with the sacred thread across your shoulder.
Shankar suvan kesari Nandan - Son of Shiva and Kesari (another name for Hanuman's father, Maruti).
Tej pratap maha jag vandan - The world praises your majestic aura and might.
Vidyavan guni ati chatur - Possessing knowledge, virtues and great intelligence.
Ram kaj karibe Ko aatur - Eager to perform the tasks of Lord Shri Rama.
Prabhu charittra sunibe ko rasiya - Delighted in listening to the stories of Lord Shri Rama.
Ram Lakhan Sita man Basiya - Rama, Lakshmana and Sita reside in your heart.
Sukshma roop dhari Siyahin dikhaava - Assuming a tiny form, you appeared before mata (mother) Sita.
Vikat roop dhari lanka jarava - Assumed a gigantic form and set Lanka on fire.
Bhima roop dhari asur sanghare - Assuming a formidable form, you destroyed the demons.
Ramchandra ke kaaj sanvare - Carried out the tasks assigned by Lord Shri Rama.
Laye Sanjeevan Lakhan Jiyaye - Brought the Sanjeevani herb to revive Shri Lakshmana.
Shri Raghubir harashi ur laye - Joyously brought back to Rama's presence.
Raghupati Kinhi bahut badai - Lord Shri Rama praised you greatly.
Tum mam priye Bharat-hi sama bhai - You are as dear to me as my own brother Bharata.
Sahas badan tumharo yash gaave - The whole world sings of your glory.
As kahi Shripati kanth lagaave - Lord Shri Rama embraced you and said, "You are as dear to me as my own brother Bharata".
Sankadik Brahmaadi Munisa - Sanaka and other sages, Brahma and other gods.
Narad Sarad sahit Aheesa - Narada, Sarasvati and the great sage Ahesha.
Yam Kuber Digpal Jahan te - Yama, Kubera and the guardians of the directions.
Kavi kovid kahi sake kahan te - Even the greatest poets and scholars cannot describe your glory adequately.
Tuma upkar Sugreevahin keenha - You helped Sugriva in such a way.
Rama milaye rajpad deenha - That Lord Shri Rama gave him the throne.
Tumharo mantra Vibheeshan mana - Vibheeshana accepted your counsel.
Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab jag jana - Ravana became afraid of you, this is known to all.
Yug sahastra jojan par Bhanu - The sun is thousands of yojanas away.
Leelyo tahi madhur phal janu - Yet you flew and consumed the sun-like sweet fruit.
Prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahin - Placing Rama's ring in your mouth.
Jaladhi langhi gaye achraj nahin - You crossed the ocean, there was no wonder in that.
Durgam kaj jagat ke jete - You have accomplished difficult tasks in the world.
Sugam anugrah tumhare tete - All this is possible due to your grace.
Ram dware tum rakhvare - You are the guardian at Lord Shri Rama's door.
Hota na agya binu paisare - No one can enter without your permission.
Sab sukha lahai tumhari sarna - Taking refuge in you, one attains all happiness.
Tum rakshak kahu ko dar na - Having you as protector, one has nothing to fear.
Aapan tej samharo aape - You can suppress your own splendor.
Tino lok hank te kanpe - All three worlds tremble at your roar.
Bhoot pisach Nikat nahin aave - No ghost or demon comes near.
Mahavir jab naam sunave - When one chants the name of the great hero Shri Hanuman.
Nase rog harai sab peera - All diseases and pains are eradicated.
Japat nirantar Hanumant beera - Constantly chanting Shri Hanuman's name.
Sankat te Hanuman chhudave - Shri Hanuman releases one from all troubles.
Man kram bachan dhyan jo lavai - Whoever meditates upon you with devotion.
Sab par Ram tapasvi raja - Lord Shri Rama, the ascetic king, is forever the master of all.
Tin ke kaj sakal tum saja - You attend to all the tasks of Lord Shri Rama.
Aur manorath jo koi lavai - Whoever comes to you with any wish.
Soi amit jivan phal pavai - That person attains the incomparable result in life.
Charon jug partap tumhara - Your glory is famous in all four ages.
Hai persidh jagat ujiyara - You illuminate the entire world.
Sadhu sant ke tum Rakhware - You are the protector of saints and sages.
Asur nikandan Ram dulhare - You are the destroyer of demons, the beloved of Rama.
Ashta siddhi nav nidhi ke data - You bestow the eight siddhis (powers) and nine nidhis (divine treasures).
As var deen Janki mata - You granted a boon from Mother Sita.
Ram rasayan tumhare pasa - The elixir of devotion to Rama is in your possession.
Sada raho Raghupati ke dasa - May you always remain the servant of Lord Shri Rama.
Tumhare bhajan Ram ko pavai - Through devotion to you, one attains Rama.
Janam janam ke dukh bisravai - The sorrows of many lifetimes are forgotten.
Anta kaal Raghubar pur jayee - At the end, one goes to the abode of Rama.
Jahan janma Hari-Bhakt Kahayee - Where one is born as a devotee of Hari (Lord Shri Rama).
Aur Devata Chitta na dharai - Doesn't consider any other deity in your mind.
Hanumat sei sarva sukh karai - Shri Hanuman alone can grant all happiness.
Sankat Kate Mite Sab Peera - All troubles vanish and all pains are removed.
Jo sumire Hanumat Balbeera - Whoever remembers Hanuman, the mighty and courageous.
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosai - Victory, victory, victory to Shri Hanuman, the lord of senses.
Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Nai - Shower your grace as a Guru, Lord.
Jo Sat Baar Paath Kar Koi - Whoever recites this hymn 100 times.
Chhutahi Bandi Maha Sukh Hoi - Is released from bondage and attains great happiness.
Jo Yaha Padhe Hanuman Chalisa - Whoever reads this Hanuman Chalisa.
Hoya Siddhi Saakhi Gaureesa - Will achieve success as witnessed by Lord Shiva.
Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera - Tulsidas will always be a devotee of Hari (Lord Shri Rama).
Keejai Naath Hriday Mah Dera - O Lord, please reside in my heart.
May Lord Shri Hanuman bless us all with strength, wisdom and devotion to Lord Shri Rama. Jai Shri Hanuman!
FAQ's
Who is the author of Hanuman Chalisa?
Famous saint Tulsi Das have written Hanuman Chalisa. He was a great devotee of Lord Shri Rama. It was written back in the sixteenth century.
Who can read the Hanuman Chalisa?
Anyone, who is interested to know about Shri Hanuman and his abilities can read this chalisa. There is no such restriction on reading the Hanuman Chalisa in Hinduism.
How to read this Hanuman Chalisa?
If you are reading it for first time, you might find some difficulties while pronouncing the Hanuman Chalisa. Take a seat comfortably, keep your mind calm and try to read it. As it is written in the verses of this Hanuman Chalisa, It'll keep your mind calm and take you towards success as per the belief of great Hinduism.