The Shree Hanuman Chalisa is a revered devotional hymn composed by the poet-saint Tulsidas in the 16th century. Consisting of 40 verses (hence ‘Chalisa’), it extols the virtues, strength, and devotion of Lord Hanuman, the ardent devotee of Lord Ram. Reciting the Hanuman Chalisa is believed to invoke Hanuman’s blessings, offering protection, courage, and the removal of obstacles.
In today’s world, chanting the Hanuman Chalisa serves as a source of inspiration and strength, reminding devotees of the power of unwavering faith and dedication. It symbolizes resilience, selfless service, and the triumph of good over evil.
Below is the Hanuman Chalisa with each verse in Devanagari script, followed by the transliteration and English translation:
🔱 ॥ दोहा ॥ 🔱
🔱 श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज, निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि।
🔱 बरनऊं रघुबर बिमल जसु, जो दायकु फल चारि॥
śrīguru charana saroja raja, nija manu mukuru sudhāri।
baranau raghubara bimala jasu, jo dāyaku phala chāri॥
“With the dust of the lotus feet of Shri Guru, I cleanse the mirror of my mind. I narrate the pure fame of the best of Raghu’s lineage, which bestows the four fruits (dharma, artha, kama, moksha).”
🔱 बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके, सुमिरौं पवन-कुमार।
🔱 बल बुद्धि विद्या देहु मोहिं, हरहु कलेस बिकार॥
buddhihīna tanu jānike, sumirau pavana-kumāra।
bala buddhi vidyā dehu mohiṁ, harahu kalesa bikāra॥
“Knowing my body to be devoid of intelligence, I remember the son of the wind. Grant me strength, wisdom, and knowledge, and remove my afflictions and impurities.”
🔱 ॥ चौपाई ॥ 🔱
🔱 जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुण सागर।
🔱 जय कपीस तिहुँ लोक उजागर॥
jaya hanumāna jñāna guṇa sāgara।
jaya kapīsa tihuṁ loka ujāgara॥
“Victory to Hanuman, the ocean of knowledge and virtues. Victory to the lord of monkeys, illuminating the three worlds.”
🔱 रामदूत अतुलित बल धामा।
🔱 अंजनि-पुत्र पवनसुत नामा॥
rāmadūta atulita bala dhāmā।
aṁjani-putra pavanasuta nāmā॥
“Messenger of Ram, abode of incomparable strength. Known as Anjani’s son and the wind god’s offspring.”
🔱 महाबीर बिक्रम बजरंगी।
🔱 कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी॥
mahābīra bikrama bajaraṁgī।
kumati nivāra sumati ke saṁgī॥
“Great hero, valiant and strong as a thunderbolt. Dispeller of evil thoughts, companion of good intellect.”
🔱 कंचन बरन बिराज सुबेसा।
🔱 कानन कुंडल कुंचित केसा॥
kaṁcana barana birāja subesā।
kānana kuṁḍala kuṁcita kesā॥
“Golden-hued, adorned in elegant attire. Wearing earrings with curly hair.”
🔱 हाथ बज्र औ ध्वजा बिराजे।
🔱 काँधे मूँज जनेऊ साजे॥
hātha bajra au dhvajā birāje।
kāṁdhe mūṁja janeū sāje॥
“Holding the thunderbolt and flag in hands. Sacred thread made of munja grass adorning the shoulder.”
🔱 शंकर सुवन केसरी नंदन।
🔱 तेज प्रताप महा जग बंदन॥
śaṁkara suvana kesarī nandana।
teja pratāpa mahā jaga baṁdana॥
“Incarnation of Shiva, son of Kesari. Your great valor and majesty are revered by the world.”
🔱 विद्यावान गुनी अति चातुर।
🔱 राम काज करिबे को आतुर॥
vidyāvāna gunī ati cātura।
rāma kāja karibe ko ātura॥
“Learned, virtuous, and exceedingly clever. Always eager to perform Ram’s tasks.”
🔱 प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया।
🔱 राम लखन सीता मन बसिया॥
prabhu charitra sunibe ko rasiyā।
rāma lakhana sītā mana basiyā॥
“Delighting in hearing the lord’s deeds. Residing in the minds of Ram, Lakshman, and Sita.”
🔱 सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सियहिं दिखावा।
🔱 बिकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा॥
sūkṣma rūpa dhari siyahiṁ dikhāvā।
bikaṭa rūpa dhari laṁka jarāvā॥
“Assuming a subtle form, you appeared to Sita. Taking a formidable form, you burned Lanka.”
🔱 भीम रूप धरि असुर संहारे।
🔱 रामचंद्र के काज संवारे॥
bhīma rūpa dhari asura saṁhāre।
rāmacandra ke kāja saṁvāre॥
“In a terrifying form, you destroyed demons. You accomplished Lord Ram’s tasks.”
🔱 लाय सजीवन लखन जियाये।
🔱 श्रीरघुबीर हरषि उर लाये॥
lāya sajīvana lakhana jiyāe।
śrīraghubīra haraṣi ura lāe॥
“Bringing the life-restoring herb, you revived Lakshman. Shri Raghubir joyfully embraced you.”
🔱 रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बड़ाई।
🔱 तुम मम प्रिय भरतहि सम भाई॥
raghupati kīnhī bahuta baḍāī।
tuma mama priya bharatahi sama bhāī॥
“Lord Ram greatly praised you. ‘You are as dear to me as my brother Bharat.'”
🔱 सहस बदन तुम्हरो जस गावैं।
🔱 अस कहि श्रीपति कंठ लगावैं॥
sahasa badana tumharo jasa gāvaiṁ।
🔱 The Hanuman Chalisa is not just a hymn but a spiritual tool for overcoming fear, doubt, and negativity. 🔱 It empowers devotees with mental strength, clarity, and unwavering faith. 🔱 Reciting it regularly can transform one’s life by invoking the grace and protection of Hanuman in all endeavors. 🔱
Let me know if you need any refinements or additional verses! 🚩🔥
