Hanuman Chalisa

1 Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar Jai Kapis tihun lok ujagar Glory to Hanuman, ocean of wisdom and virtue. Hail to the Lord of Monkeys, illuminator of the three worlds. 2 Ram doot atulit bal dhama Anjani-putra Pavan sut nama You are the messenger of Shri Ram, abode of matchless strength. Son of Anjani, known as the Son of the Wind. 3 Mahavir Vikram Bajrangi Kumati nivar sumati Ke sangi Great hero with limbs strong as Vajra, you dispel evil thoughts and accompany the wise. 4 Kanchan varan viraj subesa Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa Your golden form shines in graceful clothing, with sparkling earrings and curly hair. 5 Hath Vajra Aur Dhuvaje Viraje Kandhe moonj janehu sajaee In your hand shine the thunderbolt and victory flag, and a sacred thread adorns your shoulder. 6 Sankar suvan kesri Nandan Tej pratap maha jag vandan Son of Shiva, joy of Kesari, your radiance and might are worshipped throughout the world. 7 Vidyavan guni ati chatur Ram kaj karibe ko aatur You are the treasure of wisdom, virtue, and skill, ever eager to serve Lord Rama. 8 Prabu charitra sunibe ko rasiya Ram Lakhan Sita man Basiya You delight in hearing the stories of the Lord. Ram, Lakshman, and Sita dwell forever in your heart. 9 Sukshma roop dhari Siyahi dikhava Vikat roop dhari Lanka jarava In tiny form you appeared before Sita, in fierce form you set Lanka ablaze. 10 Bhima roop dhari asur sanghare Ramachandra ke kaj sanvare In your mighty form you destroyed the demons and fulfilled every task of Lord Rama.

11 Laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye Shri Raghuvir Harashi ur laye You brought the Sanjivani herb and revived Lakshman. Overjoyed, Shri Ram embraced you. 12 Raghupati Kinhi bahut badai Tum mam priye Bharat-hi sam bhai Shri Ram praised you greatly and said, "You are as dear to me as my brother Bharat." 13 Sahas badan tumharo yash gaave Us kahi Shripati kanth lagaave The thousand-headed Shesha sings your glory. Hearing this, Shri Ram embraced you with deep affection. 14 Sankadik Brahmadi Muneesa Narad Sarad sahit Aheesa Sages like Sanaka, Brahma, Narada, Saraswati, and Shesha Naga all praise you. 15 Yam Kuber Digpal Jahan te Kavi kovid kahi sake kahan te When even Yama, Kubera, and the Guardians of the Directions cannot fully describe you, what chance has an ordinary poet? 16 Tum upkar Sugreevahin keenha Ram milaye rajpad deenha You rendered great service to Sugriva by uniting him with Ram, who restored his kingdom. 17 Tumharo mantra Vibheeshan mana Lankeshwar Bhaye Sub jag jana Vibhishan heeded your counsel and became Lord of Lanka — the whole world knows this. 18 Yug sahastra jojan par Bhanu Leelyo tahi madhur phal janu The sun, thousands of miles away, you swallowed thinking it a sweet fruit. 19 Prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahee Jaladhi langhi gaye achraj nahee Carrying the Lord's ring in your mouth, it is no wonder you leapt across the ocean. 20 Durgaam kaj jagat ke jete Sugam anugraha tumhre tete All the difficult tasks of this world become easy by your grace.

21 Ram dware tum rakhvare Hoat na agya binu paisare You are the guardian of Ram's door. No one may enter without your permission. 22 Sub sukh lahai tumhari sarna Tum rakshak kahu ko dar na All comfort is found in your refuge. With you as protector, there is nothing to fear. 23 Aapan tej samharo aapai Teenhon lok hank te kanpaee Only you can bear your own splendor. Your mighty roar shakes all three worlds. 24 Bhoot pisach Nikat nahin aavai Mahavir jab naam sunabaee No ghost or demon dares approach when they hear your name, O Mahavir. 25 Nase rog harai sab peera Japat nirantar Hanumant beera All disease and suffering are destroyed by constantly chanting your name, brave Hanuman. 26 Sankat se Hanuman chudavai Man Karam Vachan dyan jo lavaee Hanuman liberates from all difficulties those who remember him in thought, word, and deed. 27 Sub par Ram tapasvee raja Tin ke kaj sakal Tum saja Ram is the supreme ascetic king above all. You carry out all his work. 28 Aur manorath jo koi lavai Sohi amit jeevan phal pavaee Whoever comes to you with any desire obtains the imperishable fruit of life. 29 Charon Yug partap tumhara Hai persidh jagat ujiyara Your glory shines through all four ages. Your fame illuminates the entire world. 30 Sadhu Sant ke tum Rakhware Asur nikandan Ram dulhare You are the protector of saints and sages, destroyer of demons, beloved of Ram.

31 Ashta sidhi nav nidhi ke dhata Us var deen Janki mata You can bestow the eight siddhis and nine treasures. This boon was given to you by Mother Janaki. 32 Ram rasayan tumhare pasa Sada raho Raghupati ke dasa You hold the elixir of Ram's devotion. You remain forever the servant of Raghupati. 33 Tumhare bhajan Ram ko pavai Janam janam ke dukh bisravaee Through singing your praise, one reaches Ram and forgets the sorrows of countless lifetimes. 34 Anth kaal Raghuvir pur jayee Jahan janam Hari-Bakht Kahayee At the end of life, one goes to Ram's abode, and wherever born again, is known as God's devotee. 35 Aur Devta Chit na dharehi Hanumanth se hi sarve sukh karahee Why worship any other deity? Hanuman alone grants every happiness. 36 Sankat kate mite sab peera Jo sumirai Hanumat Balbeera All troubles cease and all suffering ends for those who remember mighty Hanuman. 37 Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosahin Kripa Karahu Gurudev ki nyahin Victory, victory, victory to Lord Hanuman! Bestow your grace upon me as my supreme Guru. 38 Jo sat bar path kare kohi Chutehi bandhi maha sukh hohi Whoever recites this a hundred times is freed from bondage and attains supreme bliss. 39 Jo yah padhe Hanuman Chalisa Hoye siddhi sakhi Gaureesa Whoever reads this Hanuman Chalisa attains perfection — Lord Shiva is witness. 40 Tulsidas sada hari chera Keejai Das Hrdaye mein dera Tulsidas, forever the servant of Hari, prays: "O Lord, make your home in my heart."