Hanuman Chalisa
The stotram is a devotional hymn dedicated to Hanuman, praising his virtues and seeking his blessings for strength and protection.
श्रीगुरु चरण् सरोजरज
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I bow to the dust of the lotus feet of the revered Guru.
निजमनमुकुर सुधार । बरणौ रघुबर बिमल यश
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I reflect upon the pure glory of Lord Raghu's fame in the mirror of my mind.
जो दायक फलचार ॥
Shrii-Guru Carann Saroja-Raja, Nija-Mana-Mukura Sudhaara Barannau Raghu-Bara Bimala Yasha, Jo Daayaka Phala-Caara
With the Dust of the Lotus Feet of Sri Gurudeva, I Clean the Mirror of my Mind. I Narrate the Sacred Glory of Sri Raghubar (Sri Rama Chandra), who Bestows the Four Fruits of Life (Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha).
बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके
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Knowing this body to be devoid of intelligence,
सुमिरौं पवन कुमार । बल बुद्धिविद्या देहु मोहिं
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I meditate upon Lord Hanuman, the son of the wind, and pray for strength, wisdom, and knowledge.
हरहु कलेश विकार ॥
Buddhi-Hiina Tanu Jaanike, Sumirau Pavan Kumaar Bala Buddhi-Vidyaa Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesha Vikaar
Considering Myself as Ignorant, I Meditate on You, O Pavan Kumar (Hanuman). Bestow on me Strength, Wisdom and Knowledge, and Remove my Afflictions and Blemishes.
जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुण सागर । जै कपीस तिहुँलोक उजागर ॥
Jay Hanumaan Jnaan Gunn Saagar Jai Kapiis Tihu-Lok Ujaagar
Victory to You, O Hanuman, Who is the Ocean of Wisdom and Virtue, Victory to the Lord of the Monkeys, Who is the Enlightener of the Three Worlds.
रामदूत अतुलित बलधामा । अंजनि
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O messenger of Rama, you possess incomparable strength and glory.
महाबीर बिक्रम बजरंगी । कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी ॥
Mahaa-biir Bikrama Bajarangii Kumati Nivaar Sumati Ke Sangii
You are a Great Hero, extremely Valiant, and body as strong as Thunderbolt, You are the Dispeller of Evil Thoughts and Companion of Good Sense and Wisdom.
कंचन बरण बिराज सुबेशा । कानन कुंडल कुंचित केशा ॥
Kancan Barann Biraaj Subeshaa Kaanan Kunddala Kuncita Keshaa
You possess a Golden Hue, and you are Neatly Dressed, You wear Ear-Rings and have beautiful Curly Hair.
हाथ बज्र औ ध्वजा बिराजै । काँधे मूँज जनेऊ साजै ॥
Haath Bajra Au Dhvajaa Biraajai Kaandhe Muuj Janeuu Saajai
You hold the Thunderbolt and the Flag in your Hands. You wear the Sacred Thread across your Shoulder.
नन्दन । तेज प्रताप महा जग
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You are the son of Anjani and the source of great radiance and power in the world.
विद्यावान गुणी अति चातुर । राम काज करिबे को आतुर ॥
Vidyaavaan Gunnii Ati Caatur Raam Kaaj Karibe Ko Aatur
You are Learned, Virtuous and Extremely Intelligent, You are always Eager to do the Works of Sri Rama.
प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया । राम लखन सीता मन बसिया ॥
Prabhu Caritra Sunibe Ko Rasiyaa Raam Lakhan Siitaa Man Basiyaa
You Delight in Listening to the Glories of Sri Rama, You have Sri Rama, Sri Lakshmana and Devi Sita Dwelling in your Heart.
सूक्ष्म रूपधरि सियहिं दिखावा । विकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा ॥
Suukssma Ruupadhari Siyahi Dikhaavaa Vikatt Ruup Dhari Lamka Jaraavaa
You Appeared before Devi Sita Assuming a Diminutive Form (in Lanka), You Assumed an Awesome Form and Burnt Lanka.
भीम रूप धरि असुर सँहारे । रामचन्द्र के काज सँवारे ॥
Bhiim Ruup Dhari Asur Samhaare Raamacandra Ke Kaaj Samvaare
You Assumed a Gigantic Form and Destroyed the Demons, Thereby Accomplishing the Task of Sri Rama.
लाय सजीवन लखन जियाये । श्री रघुबीर हरषि उर लाये ॥
Laay Sajiivan Lakhan Jiyaaye Shrii Raghubiir Harassi Ur Laaye
You Brought the Sanjivana herb and Revived Sri Lakshmana. Because of this Sri Rama Embraced You overflowing with Joy.
रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बडाई । तुम मम प्रिय भरतहिसम भाई ॥
Raghupati Kiinhii Bahut Baddaaii Tum Mam Priya Bharatahisam Bhaaii
Sri Rama Praised You Greatly, And said: "You are as dear to me as my brother Bharata".
सहस बदन तुम्हरो यश गावैं । अस कहि श्रीपति कण्ठ लगावैं ॥
Sahas Badan Tumharo Yash Gaavai As Kahi Shriipati Kanntth Lagaavai
"The Thousand Headed Seshnag Sings Your Glory", Said Sri Rama to You taking you in his Embrace.
सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीशा । नारद शारद सहित अहीशा ॥
Sanakaadik Brahmaadi Muniishaa Naarad Shaarad Sahit Ahiishaa
Sanaka and other Sages, Lord Brahma and other Gods, Narada, Devi Saraswati and Seshnag ...
यम कुबेर दिगपाल जहाँते । कवि कोविद कहि सकैं कहाँते ॥
Yam Kuber Digapaal Jahaate Kavi Kovid Kahi Sakai Kahaate
Yama (god of death), Kubera (god of wealth), Digpalas (the guardian deities), Poets and Scholars have not been able to Describe Your Glories in full.
तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीन्हा । राम मिलाय राजपद दीन्हा ॥
Tum Upakaar Sugriivahi Kiinhaa Raam Milaay Raajapad Diinhaa
You Rendered a great Help to Sugriva. You Introduced him to Sri Rama and thereby Gave back his Kingdom.
तुम्हरो मंत्र विभीषण माना । लंकेश्वर भये सब जग जाना ॥
Tumharo Mamtra Vibhiissann Maanaa Lamkeshvar Bhaye Sab Jag Jaanaa
Vibhisana Followed your Advice, And the Whole World Knows that he became the King of Lanka.
युग सहस्र योजन पर भानू । लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू ॥
Yuga Sahasra Yojana Para Bhaanuu Liilyo Taahi Madhura Phala Jaanuu
The Sun which was at a distance of Sixteen Thousand Miles, You Swallowed It (the Sun) thinking it to be a Sweet Fruit.
प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं । जलधि लाँधि गये अचरजनाहीं ॥
Prabhu Mudrikaa Meli Mukh Maahii Jaladhi Laadhi Gaye Acarajanaahii
Carrying Lord Sri Rama's Ring in your Mouth, You Crossed the Ocean, no Wonder in that.
दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते । सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते ॥
Durgam Kaaja Jagat Ke Jete Sugam Anugrah Tumhare Tete
All the Difficult Tasks in this World, Are Rendered Easy by your Grace.
राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे । होत न आज्ञा बिन पैसारे ॥
Raam Duaare Tum Rakhavaare Hot Na Aajnyaa Bin Paisaare
You are the Gate-Keeper of Sri Rama's Kingdom. No one can Enter without Your Permission.
सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना । तुम रक्षक काहू को डरना ॥
Sab Sukha Lahai Tumhaarii Saranaa Tum Rakssak Kaahuu Ko Ddaranaa
Those who take Refuge in You enjoy all Happiness. If You are the Protector, what is there to Fear?
आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै । तीनों लोक हाँकते काँपै ॥
Aapan Tej Samhaaro Aapai Tiino Lok Haakate Kaapai
You alone can Control Your Great Energy. When you Roar, the Three Worlds Tremble.
भूत पिशाच निकट नहिं आवै । महाबीर जब नाम सुनावै ॥
Bhuut Pishaaca Nikatt Nahi Aavai Mahaabiir Jab Naam Sunaavai
Ghosts and Evil Spirits will Not Come Near, When one Utters the Name of Mahavir (Hanuman).
नाशौ रोग हरै सब पीरा । जपत निरन्तर हनुमत बीरा ॥
Naashau Rog Harai Sab Piiraa Japat Nirantar Hanumat Biiraa
You Destroy Diseases and Remove all Pains, When one Utters your Name Continuously.
संकट से हनुमान छुडावै । मन क्रम बचन ध्यान जो लावै ॥
Samkatt Se Hanumaan Chuddaavai Man Kram Bacan Dhyaan Jo Laavai
Hanuman Frees one from Difficulties, When one Meditates on Him with Mind, Deed and Words.
सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा । तिनके काज सकल तुम साजा ॥
Sab Par Raam Tapasvii Raajaa Tinake Kaaj Sakal Tum Saajaa
Sri Rama is the King of the Tapaswis (devotees engaged in penances). And You (Hanuman) Fulfill all Works of Sri Rama (as a caretaker).
और मनोरथ जो कोइ लावै । सोइ अमित जीवन फल पावै ॥
Aur Manorath Jo Koi Laavai Soi Amit Jiivan Phal Paavai
Devotees who have any Other Desires, Will ultimately get the Highest Fruit of Life.
चारों युग परताप तुम्हारा । है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा ॥
Caaro Yug Parataap Tumhaaraa Hai Parasiddh Jagat Ujiyaaraa
Your Glory prevails in all the Four Ages. And your Fame Radiates throughout the World.
साधु संत के तुम रखवारे । असुर निकंदन राम दुलारे ॥
Saadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhavaare Asur Nikandan Raam Dulaare
You are the Saviour of the Saints and Sages. You Destroy the Demons, O Beloved of Sri Rama.
अष्टसिद्धि नव निधि के दाता । अस बर दीन जानकी माता ॥
Assttasiddhi Nava Nidhi Ke Daataa As Bar Diin Jaanakii Maataa
You can Give the Eight Siddhis (supernatural powers) and Nine Nidhis (types of devotions). Mother Janaki (Devi Sita) gave this Blessing to you.
राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा । सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा ॥
Raam Rasaayan Tumhare Paasaa Sadaa Raho Raghupati Ke Daasaa
You hold the Essence of Devotion to Sri Rama. You Always Remain as the Servant of Raghupati (Sri Rama).
तुम्हरे भजन रामको पावै । जन्म जन्म के दुख बिसरावै ॥
Tumhare Bhajan Raamako Paavai Janma Janma Ke Dukh Bisaraavai
Through Devotion to You, one gets Sri Rama, Thereby getting Free of the Sorrows of Life after Life.
अन्त काल रघुपति पुर जाई । जहाँ जन्म हरिभक्त कहाई ॥
Anta Kaal Raghupati Pur Jaaii Jahaa Janma Hari-Bhakta Kahaaii
At the End one Goes to the Abode of Raghupati (Sri Rama). Where one is Known as the Devotee of Hari.
और देवता चित्त न धरई । हनुमत सेइ सर्व सुख करई ॥
Aur Devataa Citta Na Dharaii Hanumat Sei Sarva Sukh Karaii
Even without Worshipping any Other Deities, One Gets All Happiness who Worships Sri Hanuman.
संकट हरै मिटै सब पीरा । जो सुमिरै हनुमत बल बीरा ॥
Sankatta Harai Mittai Sab Piiraa Jo Sumirai Hanumat Bala Biiraa
Difficulties Disappear and Sorrows are Removed, For Those who Contemplate on the Powerful Sri Hanuman.
जै जै जै हनुमान गोसाई । कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाई ॥
Jai Jai Jai Hanumaan Gosaaii Krpaa Karahu Gurudev Kii Naaii
Victory, Victory, Victory to You, O Hanuman, Please Bestow your Grace as our Supreme Guru.
जोह शत बार पाठ कर कोई । छुटहि बन्दि महासुख होई ॥
Joh Shat Baar Paatth Kar Koii Chuttahi Bandi Mahaasukh Hoii
Those who Recite this Hanuman Chalisa one hundred times (with devotion), Will get Freed from Worldly Bondage and get Great Happiness.
जो यह पढै हनुमान चालीसा । होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा ॥
Jo Yah Paddhai Hanumaan Caaliisaa Hoy Siddhi Saakhii Gauriisaa
Those who Read the Hanuman Chalisa (with devotion), Will become Perfect, Lord Shiva is the Witness.
तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा । कीजै नाथ हृदय महँ डेरा ॥
Tulasiidaas Sadaa Hari Ceraa Kiijai Naatha Hrday Mah Dderaa
Tulsidas who is Always the Servant of Hari. Prays the Lord to Reside in his Heart.
पवनतनय संकट हरन
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O son of the wind, you remove all obstacles and difficulties.
मंगल मूरति रूप । रामलखन सीता सहित
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You are the auspicious embodiment of beauty, along with Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita.
हृदय बसहु सुरभूप ॥
Pavanatanaya Samkatt Harana, Mamgal Muurati Ruup Raama-Lakhana Siitaa Sahit, Hrday Basahu Surabhuup
Sri Hanuman, who is the Son of Pavana, who Removes Difficulties, Who has an Auspicious Form, With Sri Rama, Sri Lakshmana and Devi Sita, Please Dwell in my Heart.