हनुमान चालीसा

श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज, निज मन मुकुर सुधारि। बरनऊँ रघुबर बिमल जसु, जो दायकु फल चारि॥

Shri guru charan saroj raj, nij man mukur sudhari. Baranau Raghubar bimal jasu, jo dayaku phal chari.

With the dust of the Guru's lotus feet, I cleanse the mirror of my mind and praise Rama, giver of the four fruits of life.

बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके, सुमिरौं पवन-कुमार। बल बुद्धि विद्या देहु मोहि, हरहु कलेस बिकार॥

Buddhiheen tanu janike, sumirau Pavan Kumar. Bal buddhi vidya dehu mohi, harahu kales bikar.

Knowing my limited understanding, I remember Hanuman. Grant me strength, wisdom and learning; remove my sorrows and faults.

जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुण सागर। जय कपीस तिहुँ लोक उजागर॥

Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar. Jai Kapis tihun lok ujagar.

Victory to Hanuman, ocean of wisdom and virtue, whose glory shines through all three worlds.

रामदूत अतुलित बल धामा। अंजनि-पुत्र पवनसुत नामा॥

Ram doot atulit bal dhama. Anjani putra Pavan sut nama.

Messenger of Rama, abode of incomparable strength, son of Anjani and the Wind God.

महाबीर बिक्रम बजरंगी। कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी॥

Mahabir bikram Bajrangi. Kumati nivar sumati ke sangi.

Great hero and mighty one, you remove wrong understanding and keep the company of good wisdom.

कंचन बरन बिराज सुबेसा। कानन कुण्डल कुंचित केसा॥

Kanchan baran biraj subesa. Kanan kundal kunchit kesa.

Golden in complexion, beautifully adorned, with earrings and curling hair.

हाथ बज्र औ ध्वजा बिराजै। काँधे मूँज जनेऊ साजै॥

Hath bajra aur dhwaja birajai. Kandhe moonj janeu sajai.

You carry the thunderbolt and flag, and the sacred thread rests on your shoulder.

शंकर सुवन केसरी नंदन। तेज प्रताप महा जग वंदन॥

Shankar suvan Kesari nandan. Tej pratap maha jag vandan.

Son of Shiva and Kesari, your radiance and courage are honoured by the world.

विद्यावान गुनी अति चातुर। राम काज करिबे को आतुर॥

Vidyavan guni ati chatur. Ram kaj karibe ko atur.

Learned, virtuous and supremely wise, always eager to serve Rama.

प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया। राम लखन सीता मन बसिया॥

Prabhu charitra sunibe ko rasiya. Ram Lakhan Sita man basiya.

You delight in hearing the Lord's stories, and Rama, Lakshman and Sita dwell in your heart.

सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सियहिं दिखावा। बिकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा॥

Sukshma roop dhari Siyahin dikhava. Bikat roop dhari Lank jarava.

In a subtle form you appeared before Sita; in a formidable form you set Lanka ablaze.

भीम रूप धरि असुर संहारे। रामचंद्र के काज संवारे॥

Bhim roop dhari asur sanhare. Ramchandra ke kaj sanvare.

Taking a mighty form, you destroyed demons and fulfilled Rama's work.

लाय सजीवन लखन जियाए। श्रीरघुबीर हरषि उर लाए॥

Laye Sanjivan Lakhan jiyaye. Shri Raghubir harashi ur laye.

You brought the life-restoring herb for Lakshman, and Rama joyfully embraced you.

रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बड़ाई। तुम मम प्रिय भरतहि सम भाई॥

Raghupati kinhi bahut badai. Tum mam priya Bharatahi sam bhai.

Rama praised you greatly and called you as dear as his brother Bharata.

सहस बदन तुम्हरो जस गावैं। अस कहि श्रीपति कंठ लगावैं॥

Sahas badan tumharo jas gavai. As kahi Shripati kanth lagavai.

The Lord says that even a thousand mouths sing your glory, and then embraces you.

सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीसा। नारद सारद सहित अहीसा॥

Sanakadik Brahmadi munisa. Narad Sarad sahit Ahisa.

Sages, Brahma, Narada, Saraswati and Shesha all sing of your glory.

जम कुबेर दिगपाल जहाँ ते। कबि कोबिद कहि सके कहाँ ते॥

Yam Kuber digpal jahan te. Kavi kovid kahi sake kahan te.

Even Yama, Kubera, the guardians of the directions, poets and scholars cannot fully describe you.

तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीन्हा। राम मिलाय राज पद दीन्हा॥

Tum upkar Sugrivahin keenha. Ram milay raj pad deenha.

You helped Sugriva meet Rama and regain his kingdom.

तुम्हरो मंत्र विभीषण माना। लंकेश्वर भए सब जग जाना॥

Tumharo mantra Vibhishan mana. Lankeshwar bhaye sab jag jana.

Vibhishana accepted your counsel and became king of Lanka, known throughout the world.

जुग सहस्र योजन पर भानू। लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू॥

Yug sahasra yojan par bhanu. Leelyo tahi madhur phal janu.

As a child, you leapt toward the distant sun, mistaking it for a sweet fruit.

प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं। जलधि लाँघि गये अचरज नाहीं॥

Prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahin. Jaladhi langhi gaye acharaj nahin.

With Rama’s ring held safely in your mouth, crossing the ocean was no wonder for you.

दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते। सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते॥

Durgam kaj jagat ke jete. Sugam anugrah tumhare tete.

By your grace, even the world’s most difficult tasks become attainable.

राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे। होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे॥

Ram duare tum rakhvare. Hot na agya binu paisare.

You guard Rama’s door; none may enter without your permission.

सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना। तुम रक्षक काहू को डरना॥

Sab sukh lahai tumhari sarna. Tum rakshak kahu ko darna.

Those who take refuge in you receive every comfort; with you as protector, there is no fear.

आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै। तीनों लोक हाँक ते काँपै॥

Aapan tej samharau aapai. Teenon lok hank te kanpai.

Only you can contain your own immense power; your roar makes the three worlds tremble.

भूत पिशाच निकट नहिं आवै। महावीर जब नाम सुनावै॥

Bhoot pishach nikat nahin aavai. Mahabir jab naam sunavai.

Negative forces do not come near when the name of the great hero Hanuman is remembered.

नासै रोग हरै सब पीरा। जपत निरंतर हनुमत बीरा॥

Nasai rog harai sab peera. Japat nirantar Hanumat beera.

Steady remembrance of brave Hanuman removes illness and every kind of suffering.

संकट ते हनुमान छुड़ावै। मन क्रम वचन ध्यान जो लावै॥

Sankat te Hanuman chhudavai. Man kram vachan dhyan jo lavai.

Hanuman frees from trouble those who meditate on him in thought, action and speech.

सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा। तिन के काज सकल तुम साजा॥

Sab par Ram tapasvi raja. Tin ke kaj sakal tum saja.

Rama, the ascetic king, is supreme over all; you completed every task entrusted by him.

और मनोरथ जो कोई लावै। सोइ अमित जीवन फल पावै॥

Aur manorath jo koi lavai. Soi amit jeevan phal pavai.

Those who bring sincere wishes to you receive the abundant fruit of life.

चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा। है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा॥

Charon yug partap tumhara. Hai prasiddha jagat ujiyara.

Your glory shines through all four ages and is renowned throughout the world.

साधु संत के तुम रखवारे। असुर निकंदन राम दुलारे॥

Sadhu sant ke tum rakhvare. Asur nikandan Ram dulare.

You protect saints and sages, destroy harmful forces, and are beloved of Rama.

अष्ट सिद्धि नौ निधि के दाता। अस बर दीन जानकी माता॥

Ashta siddhi nau nidhi ke data. As bar deen Janaki mata.

Mother Sita granted you the boon to bestow the eight spiritual powers and nine treasures.

राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा। सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा॥

Ram rasayan tumhare pasa. Sada raho Raghupati ke dasa.

You hold the nectar of devotion to Rama and remain forever the servant of Raghupati.

तुम्हरे भजन राम को पावै। जनम जनम के दुख बिसरावै॥

Tumhare bhajan Ram ko pavai. Janam janam ke dukh bisaravai.

Through devotion to you, one reaches Rama and forgets the sorrows of many births.

अंतकाल रघुबर पुर जाई। जहाँ जन्म हरिभक्त कहाई॥

Ant kaal Raghubar pur jai. Jahan janma Hari bhakt kahai.

At life’s end, the devotee reaches Rama’s abode and, if reborn, is known as a devotee of Hari.

और देवता चित्त न धरई। हनुमत सेइ सर्व सुख करई॥

Aur devata chitt na dharai. Hanumat sei sarv sukh karai.

One who serves Hanuman need not turn the mind elsewhere; such devotion brings every blessing.

संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा। जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा॥

Sankat katai mitai sab peera. Jo sumirai Hanumat balbeera.

All troubles and pains are removed for one who remembers mighty Hanuman.

जय जय जय हनुमान गोसाईं। कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाईं॥

Jai jai jai Hanuman Gosain. Kripa karahu Gurudev ki nain.

Victory to Hanuman. Grant your grace as a revered teacher grants grace.

जो सत बार पाठ कर कोई। छूटहि बंदि महा सुख होई॥

Jo sat bar path kar koi. Chhutahi bandi maha sukh hoi.

One who recites this a hundred times is freed from bondage and finds great joy.

जो यह पढ़े हनुमान चालीसा। होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा॥

Jo yah padhe Hanuman Chalisa. Hoye siddhi sakhi Gaurisa.

Whoever reads the Hanuman Chalisa attains fulfilment, with Shiva as witness.

तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा। कीजै नाथ हृदय महँ डेरा॥

Tulsidas sada Hari chera. Kijai Nath hriday mah dera.

Tulsidas, servant of the Lord, prays: O Hanuman, make your home in my heart.

पवनतनय संकट हरन, मंगल मूरति रूप। राम लखन सीता सहित, हृदय बसहु सुर भूप॥

Pavan tanay sankat haran, mangal murati roop. Ram Lakhan Sita sahit, hriday basahu sur bhoop.

O son of the Wind, remover of sorrow and embodiment of auspiciousness, dwell in my heart with Rama, Lakshman and Sita.