SRI HANUMAN CHALISA

 

 

Doha

 

Sri Guru Charan Saroja-raja Nija mana Mukura Sudhaar

                                                                                      Sita Ram

Purifying my mind by the dust of the lotus feet of Sri Gurudev

 

Baranow Rahubhara Bimala Yasha Jo Dayaka Phala Char

                                                                                      Sita Ram

I describe the glories of Sri Rama, which bestow upon us the four Purusharthas

 

Budhee Heena Thanu Jannikay Sumirow Pawana Kumaar

                                                                                      Sita Ram

Realising the inadequacy of our intellect, we meditate on you,

Bala Budhee Vidya Dehoo Mohee Harahu Kalesha Vikaar

                                                                                      Sita Ram

O Hanuman, “Give us strength, intelligence and knowledge, and remove all the psychological afflictions and aberrations”

 

 

Chopai

 

Jaya Hanuman Gyana Guna Saagara

Glory! Victory to Hanuman, the ocean of wisdom and virtue!
Jaya Kapish Tinhu Loka Ujaagara
Glory to Kapisha (Hanuman), the awakener or enlightener of the three worlds!

Ram Dhootha Athulitha Bala Dhaama
You are the messenger of Sri Rama and of unequalled strength,
Anjani Putra Pawana Sutha Naama
Son of Anjani, and whose name is Pavanasutta

Mahabeer Bikrama Bajarangi
You are a great hero of exceptional valour, of an unstained body,
Kumati Newaara Sumati Ke Sungee
You remove our wicked thoughts and are the friend of those with pure, holy minds (Sumati)

 

Kanchana Barana Biraaja Subhesha

You are of golden colour and pure and possess a huge, well-clothed body

Kaanana Kundhala Kunchita Kesha

You wear shining earrings and have beautiful, curly hair

 

Haatha Bajra Ow Dwaja Beerajay

With the thunderbolt in hand you dwell in Sri Rama’s chariot

Kandhey Mooja Janewo Saajay

and wear the sacred thread across your shoulder (symbols of Brahmacharya)

 

Shankara Suwana Keshari Nandana

You, who are like Siva and the son of Keshari in appearance

Tej Prataapa Maha Jaga Vandhana

are adored by the whole world on account of your radiance and courage

 

Vidyawaana Guni Ati Chaatur

You are learned, virtuous and extremely dextrous

Raam Kaaj Karibe Ko Aathur

You are totally devoted to the service of Sri Rama

 

Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya

You delight in listening to the glories of Sri Rama, the Lord,

Raamlakhana Sitha Mana Basiya

and have enthroned Sri Rama, Lakshmana and Sita in your heart, in your being and in your mind

 

Sukshma Roop Dhari Siyahi Dikhaawa

You assumed a very minute (or subtle) form when you revealed yourself to Sita

Bikat Roop Dhari Lanka Jaraawa

and by assuming an awesome form you even burnt the city of Lanka

 

Bheem Roop Dhari Asura Sunghaaray

Then you assumed an enormous form and destroyed the demons

Ramachandra Ke Kaaj Sawaaray

accomplishing the mission of Sri Rama thereby

 

Laayi Sajeewana Lakhana Jiyayai

Having brought the life-giving medicinal herb, you revived Lakshmana;

Sri Raghubeer Harasha Ur Laayai

you joyously carried Sri Rama on your shoulders

 


Raghupathy Kini Bahutha Badaayi

You brought great happiness to Sri Rama

Thum Mum Preya Bharatha Sum Bhaai

and He too extolled you greatly, declaring you to be as dear to Him as His brother Bharata, on that account

 

Sahasa Badhana Thumharo Yash Gaawai

He sang your praises in a happy frame of mind

Asa Kahi Shreepati Kanta Lagaaway

and having done so, He, the Lord Himself, embraced you

 

Sunakaadik Brahmaadi Munisha

Who can describe your glories!

Naarad Shaarad Sahitha Aheesa

Even the sages, gods, Narada, Saraswathi, the thousand-headed Ahisha

 

Yama Kuber Dikpaala Jahaathay

Yama, Kubera, the guardian Deities

Kavikovidh Kahi Sakay Kahaathay

none can describe adequately your glories

 

Thum Upakaar Sugreewahi Keenha

You rendered an invaluable service to Sugriva (the king of the monkeys)

Raam Milaai Raja Pada Deenha

by introducing him to Sri Rama and restoring him to the throne

 

Thumharo Mantra Bheebhishana Maana

Vibhishana, the brother of Ravana, accepted your advice

Lankeshwar Bhayi Saba Jaga Jaana

and became the Lord of Lanka, that the whole world knows

 

Yuga Sahasra Yojana Para Baano

You playfully thought that the mighty sun

Leelyo Thahi Madhura Phala Jaano

was a great big fruit and swallowed it up

 

Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukh Mahi

Taking the sacred ring of Sri Rama in your mouth

Jaladhee Laandhigaye Acharaja Nahee

you leapt across the ocean, this was nothing incredible or of any wonder to you

 

Durgam Kaaj Jagat Ke Jete

The impossible in this world becomes,


Sugam Anugraha Tumhare Tete

by your Grace, easily possible, as you are so full of power and Grace

 

Raam Duwaary Thum Rakhawaarey

You are the gatekeeper of Sri Rama’s kingdom and

Hoth Na Aagya Bin Paisaaray

you would not move from that post without his command

 

Sab Sukh Lahay Thumhaari Sarana

He who takes refuge at your feet gains all joy and happiness,

Thum Rakshaka Kaahoo Ko Darana

and if you are one’s protector, what is there to be afraid of?

 

Aapana Tej Samhaaro Aapay

Your very radiance dispels all obstacles;

Theeno Loka Haakte Kaapay

the evil forces of the three worlds tremble before it

 

Booth Pisach Nikat Nahi Aaway

No evil spirits dare approach you or

Mahabeer Jab Naam Sunaaway

one who sings your Name

 

Naashay Rog Harai Sab Peera

All diseases are destroyed and pain and sorrow vanish

Japat Niranthar Hanumat Beera

when your great and powerful Name is repeated incessantly

 

Sankat Se Hanumaan Chodaaway

O Hanumanji, you free us from all our troubles and difficulties,

Munkram Bachan Dhyaana Jo Laaway

if we contemplate upon you in thought, word and deed

 

Sab Par Raam Tapasvi Raaja

Having successfully accomplished the mission of Sri Rama

Thinake Kaaj Sakalathum Saaja

you won the Grace of Sri Rama, who placed His hand on your head

 

Aur Manorath Jo Koi Laaway

He (Sri Rama) fulfils the wishes of all and

Thasu Ameeth Jeewan Phal Paaway

bestows upon all the precious fruits of their lives


Chaaro Yug Partaap Thumhaara

Your glory will prevail throughout the four ages and

Hey Parasidha Jagat Ujiyaara

your fame will shine throughout the world

 

Sadhu Santh Ke Thum Rakhwaaray

You are the protector of the holy saints and sages;

Asur Nikandan Raam Dulaaray

you the beloved of Sri Rama, annihilate the evil forces.

 

Astha Siddhi Naw Nidhi Ke Daataa

The bestower of the eight supernatural powers and the nine forms of wealth,

Asbar Deen Jaanaki Maathaa

this boon was given to you by Mother Sita

 

Raam Rasaayan Thumhray Paasaa

The alchemy of devotion to Sri Rama is with you,

Sadhaa Raho Raghupathy Ke Daasaa

the eternal servant of the Lord

 

Thumhray Bhajan Raam Ko Paaway

By singing your glories

Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisraaway

we are freed from the sorrow of birth and death

 

Anth Kaai Raghupathy Pur Jaayi

At the end of a life-span of such devotion

Jahaa Janmi Hari Bhakta Kahaayi

one achieves the abode of Sri Rama and is there known as the devotee of the Lord

 

Aur Devata Chitha Na Dharayi

There is no need to worship any other devotee

Hanumat Seyi Sarva Sukha Karayi

for Hanuman himself will remove all troubles and restore peace and harmony

 

Sunkat Haray Mitay Sab Pheeraa

All obstacles are removed if one remembers or contemplates

Jo Sumiray Hanumat Bal Beera

on Hanuman, the storehouse of strength

 


Jaya Jaya Jaya Hanuman Gosaai

Victory! Victory! Victory! to Hanuman!

Kripaa Karo Gurudev Ki Naayi

Be merciful as our Gurudev

 

Yah Shath Baar Paat Kar Joyi

He who recites this a hundred times

Chooti Bundhee Mahaa Sukh Hoyi

is freed from worldly bondage and gains eternal bliss

 

Jo Yah Padhay Hanuman Chalisa

He who recites the Hanuman Chalisa

Hoyi Siddhi Saakhi Gaurisa

becomes a perfected being and beloved of Lord Siva

 

Tulasidaas Sadaa Hari Chera

Tulsidas prays to the Lord:

Kijay Naath Hridaya Maha Dera

“Please make my heart your abode”.

 

 

Doha

 

Pawan Thanay Sankat Harana Mangala Murati Roop

                                                                                      Sita Ram

May Hanuman who removes all our obstacles and troubles,

Ram Lakhana Sitha Saheeta Hriday Basahu Soor Bhoop

                                                                                      Sita Ram

dwell in our hearts along with Sri Rama, Lakshmana and Sita