Shri Hanuman Chalisa
A devotional hymn dedicated to Pawanputra Hanuman
Introduction
The Shri Hanuman Chalisa is a devotional hymn composed by Goswami Tulsidas. It consists of forty chaupais (verses) that praise the valor, devotion, and dedication of Lord Hanuman to Lord Rama. It is an immensely powerful and popular prayer, and its regular recitation is believed to grant devotees strength, courage, and spiritual peace.
Complete Text
॥ Doha ॥
Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nij Manu Mukuru Sudhari.
Baranau Raghubar Bimal Jasu, Jo Dayaku Phal Chari॥
Buddhiheen Tanu Jaanike, Sumirau Pavan-Kumar.
Bal Buddhi Bidya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kales Bikaar॥
॥ Chaupai ॥
Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar. Jai Kapis tihun lok ujagar॥
Ram doot atulit bal dhama. Anjani-putra Pavanputra nama॥
Mahabir bikram Bajrangi. Kumati nivar sumati Ke sangi॥
Kanchan baran biraj subesa. Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa॥
Hath bajra au dhwaja biraje. Kaandhe moonj janeu saaje॥
Sankar suvan kesrinandan. Tej pratap maha jag bandan॥
Vidyavan guni ati chatur. Ram kaj karibe ko aatur॥
Prabhu charitra sunibe ko rasiya. Ram Lakhan Sita man Basiya॥
Sukshma roop dhari Siyahi dikhava. Bikat roop dhari lank jarava॥
Bhim roop dhari asur sanhare. Ramachandra ke kaj sanvare॥
Laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye. Shri Raghuvir Harashi ur laye॥
Raghupati Kinhi bahut badai. Tum mam priya Bharatahi sam bhai॥
Sahas badan tumharo jas gawein. As kahi Shripati kanth lagawein॥
Sankadik Brahmadi Muneesa. Narad Sarad sahit Aheesa॥
Jam Kuber Digpal Jahan te. Kabi kobid kahi sake kahan te॥
Tum upkar Sugreevahin keenha. Ram milaye rajpad deenha॥
Tumhro mantra Vibheeshan maana. Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab jag jana॥
Jug sahasra jojan par Bhanu. Leelyo tahi madhur phal janu॥
Prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahee. Jaladhi langhi gaye achraj nahee॥
Durgam kaj jagat ke jete. Sugam anugraha tumhre tete॥
Ram duware tum rakhvare. Hot na agya binu paisare॥
Sab sukh lahai tumhari sarna. Tum rakshak kahu ko darna॥
Aapan tej samharo aapai. Teenon lok hank te kanpai॥
Bhoot pisaach Nikat nahin aavai. Mahavir jab naam sunavai॥
Nase rog hare sab peera. Japat nirantar Hanumat Beera॥
Sankat te Hanuman chhudavai. Man Kram Vachan dhyan jo lavai॥
Sab par Ram tapasvee raja. Tin ke kaj sakal Tum saja॥
Aur manorath jo koi lavai. Soi amit jeevan phal pavai॥
Charon jug partap tumhara. Hai parsiddh jagat ujiyara॥
Sadhu-sant ke tum Rakhware. Asur nikandan Ram dulare॥
Ashta siddhi nau nidhi ke data. As bar deen Janki mata॥
Ram rasayan tumhre pasa. Sada raho Raghupati ke dasa॥
Tumhre bhajan Ram ko pavai. Janam-janam ke dukh bisraavai॥
Anta kal Raghubar pur jayee. Jahan janam Hari-Bhakt Kahayee॥
Aur Devta Chitt na dharahin. Hanumat sei sarb sukh karahin॥
Sankat kate mite sab peera. Jo sumirai Hanumat Balbeera॥
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosain. Kripa Karahu Gurudev ki nayin॥
Jo sat bar path kar koi. Chhutahi bandi maha sukh hoi॥
Jo yeh padhe Hanuman Chalisa. Hoye siddhi saakhi Gaureesa॥
Tulsidas sada hari chera. Keejai Nath Hriday mahn dera॥
॥ Doha ॥
Pavantanai sankat haran, Mangal murati roop.
Ram Lakhan Sita sahit, Hriday basahu sur bhoop॥
Benefits of Reciting Hanuman Chalisa
Relief from Fear and Troubles: Regular recitation protects from all kinds of fear, negative energies, and crises.
Increase in Self-Confidence and Courage: It boosts self-confidence and mental strength, providing the courage to face challenges.
Mental Peace: Its chanting removes stress, anxiety, and mental disorders, offering peace to the mind.
Health and Wellness Benefits: 'Nase rog hare sab peera' - this verse is helpful in curing physical and mental ailments.