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