श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज, निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि।
बरनऊँ रघुबर बिमल जसु, जो दायकु फल चारि॥
Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nij Manu Mukuru Sudhari |
Barnau Raghubar Bimal Jasu, Jo Dayaku Phal Chari ||
English meaning: Cleansing the mirror of my mind with the dust of my Guru's lotus feet, I sing the pure glory of Lord Ram (Raghubar), which bestows the four fruits of life (Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha).
बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके, सुमिरौं पवन-कुमार।
बल बुद्धि बिद्या देहु मोहिं, हरहु कलेस बिकार॥
Buddhiheen Tanu Janike, Sumirau Pavan-Kumar |
Bal Buddhi Bidya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesh Bikar ||
English meaning: Knowing myself to be ignorant, I meditate on Pavan-Kumar (Son of the Wind God). Grant me strength, intelligence, and wisdom, and remove all my afflictions and shortcomings.
जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुन सागर। जय कपीस तिहुँ लोक उजागर॥
Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar | Jai Kapees Tihun Lok Ujagar ||
English meaning: Victory to Lord Hanuman, the ocean of wisdom and virtue! Victory to the supreme lord of monkeys, who illuminates all three worlds!
रामदूत अतुलित बल धामा। अंजनि-पुत्र पवनसुत नामा॥
Ramdoot Atulit Bal Dhama | Anjani-Putra Pavansut Nama ||
English meaning: You are the messenger of Lord Ram, abode of matchless strength, known as Anjani's son and the Son of the Wind.
महाबीर बिक्रम बजरंगी। कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी॥
Mahabeer Bikram Bajrangi | Kumati Nivar Sumati Ke Sangi ||
English meaning: O mighty hero, courageous and lightning-strong! You dispel negative thoughts and guide those with noble minds.
कंचन बरन बिराज सुबेसा। कानन कुंडल कुंचित केसा॥
Kanchan Baran Biraj Subesa | Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa ||
English meaning: Your physique gleams like gold, wearing handsome attire, with earrings adorning your ears and beautifully curled hair.
हाथ बज्र ओ ध्वजा बिराजै। काँधे मूँज जनेऊ साजै॥
Hath Vajra O Dhwaja Biraje | Kandhe Munj Janeu Saje ||
English meaning: In your hands rest the mace (thunderbolt) and flag of victory; across your shoulder rests the sacred thread of Munja grass.
संकर सुवन केसरीनंदन। तेज प्रताप महा जग बंदन॥
Sankar Suvan Kesarinandan | Tej Pratap Maha Jag Bandan ||
English meaning: An incarnation of Lord Shiva and son of Kesari, your radiant luster and majesty are revered by the entire world.
विद्यावान गुनी अति चातुर। राम काज करिबे को आतुर॥
Vidyavan Guni Ati Chatur | Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Aatur ||
English meaning: You are immensely wise, virtuous, and clever, always eager and devoted to carrying out Lord Ram's divine service.
प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया। राम लखन सीता मन बसिया॥
Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya | Ram Lakhan Sita Man Basiya ||
English meaning: You delight in listening to the divine tales of Lord Ram. Ram, Lakshman, and Sita forever dwell within your heart.
सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सियहिं दिखावा। बिकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा॥
Sukshma Rupa Dhari Siyahin Dikhava | Bikata Rupa Dhari Lanka Jarava ||
English meaning: Assuming a microscopic form, you appeared before Mother Sita; assuming a formidable form, you burnt down the fortress of Lanka.
भीम रूप धरि असुर संहारे। रामचंद्र के काज संवारे॥
Bhima Rupa Dhari Asura Samhare | Ramchandra Ke Kaj Samvare ||
English meaning: Taking on a colossal warrior form, you vanquished demonic forces and accomplished all the tasks of Lord Ramchandra.
लाय सजीवन लखन जियाये। श्रीरघुबीर हरषि उर लाये॥
Laye Sanjeevan Lakhan Jiyaye | Shri Raghubir Harashi Ur Laye ||
English meaning: Bringing the life-saving Sanjeevani herb, you revived Lakshman, whereupon Lord Ram embraced you with overjoyed gratitude.
रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बड़ाई। तुम मम प्रिय भरतहि सम भाई॥
Raghupati Keenhi Bahut Badai | Tum Mam Priya Bharatahi Sam Bhai ||
English meaning: Lord Ram praised you profusely, declaring: 'You are as dear to Me as My own brother Bharata.'
सहस बदन तुम्हरो जस गावैं। अस कहि श्रीपति कंठ लगावैं॥
Sahas Badan Tumharo Jas Gavain | Asa Kahi Shripati Kanth Lagavain ||
English meaning: 'The thousand-headed Sheshnag sings your glory!' Saying this, Lord Ram embraced you once again.
सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीसा। नारद सारद सहित अहीसा॥
Sanakadik Brahmadi Muneesa | Narad Sarad Sahit Aheesa ||
English meaning: Sages like Sanaka, Lord Brahma, Narada, Goddess Saraswati, and the serpent king Sheshnag continuously chant your virtues.
जम कुबेर दिगपाल जहाँ ते। कबि कोबिद कहि सके कहाँ ते॥
Yama Kuber Digpal Jahan Te | Kabi Kobid Kahi Sake Kahan Te ||
English meaning: Yama (God of Death), Kuber (God of Wealth), and the guardians of directions cannot fully capture your glory, how then can poets describe it?
तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीन्हा। राम मिलाय राज पद दीन्हा॥
Tum Upkar Sugreevahin Keenha | Ram Milaye Raj Pad Deenha ||
English meaning: You rendered immense assistance to Sugriva by uniting him with Lord Ram and restoring his royal kingdom.
तुम्हरो मंत्र बिभीषन माना। लंकेस्वर भए सब जग जाना॥
Tumharo Mantra Bibhishan Mana | Lankeswar Bhaye Sab Jag Jana ||
English meaning: Vibhishana followed your sage counsel, and the whole world knows he became the King of Lanka.
जुग सहस्र जोजन पर भानू। लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू॥
Jug Sahastra Jojan Par Bhanu | Leelyo Tahi Madhur Phal Janu ||
English meaning: The Sun, located thousands of leagues away, was swallowed by you in childhood, thinking it to be a sweet fruit.
प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं। जलधि लाँघि गये अचरज नाहीं॥
Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukh Mahin | Jaladhi Langhi Gaye Acharaj Nahin ||
English meaning: Carrying Lord Ram's signet ring in your mouth, you leaped effortlessly across the vast ocean, no surprise for one of your glory.
दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते। सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हारे तेते॥
Durgam Kaj Jagat Ke Jete | Sugam Anugraha Tumhare Tete ||
English meaning: Whatever daunting or arduous tasks exist in this world become easily achievable by your compassionate grace.
राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे। होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे॥
Ram Duare Tum Rakhvare | Hot Na Agya Binu Paisare ||
English meaning: You are the sentinel at Lord Ram's doorway. No one can enter His presence without your blessing and permission.
सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना। तुम रच्छक काहू को डर् ना॥
Sab Sukh Lahai Tumhari Sarna | Tum Rachhak Kahu Ko Darna ||
English meaning: All happiness and fulfillment rest in your sanctuary. When you are our protector, what fear can possibly remain?
आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै। तीनों लोक हाँक तें काँपै॥
Aapan Tej Samharo Aapai | Teenon Lok Hank Ten Kanpai ||
English meaning: Only you can withstand your immense energy and radiance; all three worlds tremble at your roaring shout.
भूत पिसाच निकट नहिं आवै। महाबीर जब नाम सुनावै॥
Bhoot Pisach Nikat Nahin Aavai | Mahabeer Jab Naam Sunavai ||
English meaning: Evil spirits, ghosts, and negative energies cannot draw near when your heroic name, Mahabeer, is uttered.
नासै रोग हरै सब पीरा। जपत निरंतर हनुमत बीरा॥
Nasai Rog Harai Sab Peera | Japat Nirantar Hanumat Beera ||
English meaning: All diseases are eradicated and all sufferings disappear when the name of brave Hanuman is chanted continuously.
संकट तें हनुमान छुड़ावै। मन क्रम बचन ध्यान जो लावै॥
Sankat Ten Hanuman Chhudavai | Man Kram Bachan Dhyan Jo Lavai ||
English meaning: Hanuman releases from all afflictions those who meditate upon Him in thought, deed, and speech.
सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा। तिन के काज सकल तुम साजा॥
Sab Par Ram Tapasvi Raja | Tin Ke Kaj Sakal Tum Saja ||
English meaning: Lord Ram is the supreme ascetic King over all, and you successfully fulfilled all of His divine missions.
और मनोरथ जो कोई लावै। सोइ अमित जीवन फल पावै॥
Aur Manorath Jo Koi Lavai | Soi Amit Jeevan Phal Pavai ||
English meaning: Whosoever approaches you with any heart felt wish obtains the imperishable, boundless fruit of human life.
चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा। है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा॥
Charon Jug Partap Tumhara | Hai Parsiddh Jagat Ujiyara ||
English meaning: Your divine fame spans all four Yugas (ages), illuminating the entire universe with glory.
साधु संत के तुम रखवारे। असुर निकंदन राम दुलारे॥
Sadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhvare | Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare ||
English meaning: You are the defender of holy saints and sages, the destroyer of evil demons, and the beloved of Lord Ram.
अष्ट सिद्धि नौ निधि के दाता। अस बर दीन्ह जानकी माता॥
Ashta Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Data | Asa Bar Deenhi Janaki Mata ||
English meaning: Mother Janaki (Sita) bestowed the boon that you may grant the eight mystic powers (Siddhis) and nine spiritual treasures (Nidhis).
राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा। सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा॥
Ram Rasayan Tumhare Pasa | Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa ||
English meaning: You hold the elixir of devotion to Lord Ram. May you forever remain the humble servant of Raghupati!
तुम्हरे भजन राम को पावै। जनम जनम के दुख बिसरावै॥
Tumhare Bhajan Ram Ko Pavai | Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisravai ||
English meaning: Through devotion to you, one reaches Lord Ram and is freed from the sorrows of countless lifetimes.
अंतकाल रघुबर पुर जाई। जहाँ जन्म हरिभक्त कहाई॥
Antakal Raghubar Pur Jai | Jahan Janma Hari-Bhakta Kahai ||
English meaning: At the end of life, such a devotee enters Lord Ram's divine realm, remaining known as a true servant of the Divine.
और देवता चित्त न धरई। हनुमत सेइ सर्ब सुख करई॥
Aur Devta Chitta Na Dharai | Hanumat Sei Sarba Sukh Karai ||
English meaning: Without needing to turn to any other deity, serving Hanuman alone bestows all joy and spiritual fulfillment.
संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा। जो सुमरै हनुमत बलबीरा॥
Sankat Katai Mitai Sab Peera | Jo Sumirai Hanumat Balbeera ||
English meaning: All troubles vanish and all pain dissolves for whoever remembers the mighty Hanuman.
जै जै जै हनुमान गोसाईं। कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाईं॥
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosain | Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Nain ||
English meaning: Hail, hail, hail to Lord Hanuman! Bless me with your divine grace as my supreme Spiritual Teacher.
जो शत बार पाठ कर कोई। छूटहि बंदि महा सुख होई॥
Jo Shat Bar Path Kar Koi | Chhutahi Bandi Maha Sukh Hoi ||
English meaning: Whoever recites this prayer a hundred times is liberated from bondage and attains supreme spiritual joy.
जो यह पढ़े हनुमान चालीसा। होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा॥
Jo Yah Padhe Hanuman Chalisa | Hoy Siddhi Sakhi Gaurisa ||
English meaning: Whoever reads this Hanuman Chalisa attains spiritual perfection, as witnessed by Lord Shiva (Gaurisa) Himself.
तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा। कीजै नाथ हृदय मँह डेरा॥
Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera | Keejai Nath Hriday Mahn Dera ||
English meaning: Tulsidas is eternally the servant of Lord Hari. O Lord Hanuman, abide forever within the temple of my heart!
पवनतनय संकट हरन, मंगल मूरति रूप।
राम लखन सीता सहित, हृदय बसहु सुर भूप॥
Pavan-Tanaya Sankat Haran, Mangal Murti Roop |
Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit, Hriday Basahu Sur Bhoop ||
English meaning: O Son of Wind, reliever of all sorrows, embodiment of auspiciousness! Dwell forever in my heart along with Lord Ram, Lakshman, and Mother Sita!
Hanuman Chalisa is an Awadhi devotional hymn attributed to Goswami Tulsidas. Its name comes from its forty chaupais, framed here by two opening dohas and one closing doha. The hymn praises Hanuman's wisdom, courage, service to Rama, and protective grace.
This reader presents the complete sequence used on this page: two opening dohas, forty numbered chaupais, and the closing doha. Choose Hindi Only, Hindi + Hinglish, or Full + Meaning. The English meanings are explanatory translations, not a claim that every Awadhi expression has only one possible interpretation.
Devotees recite the Chalisa individually or with family, often in morning or evening worship and especially on Tuesdays or Saturdays. These are widespread practices rather than universal requirements; regional and lineage customs differ. A steady, attentive recitation is more important than a particular repetition count.
Spellings can vary across printed editions because the composition is in Awadhi and is transmitted in several Devanagari conventions. Valkala keeps a consistent reading version and records material corrections. Lines that speak of removing illness or distress are devotional expressions and should not be read as medical advice.
Many devotees light a diya and incense, sit on a dedicated asana, and keep a mala at hand for a daily chalisa recitation. Here are a few reviewed options.
A diya or aarti lamp made with brass and wood and listed in a medium size.
Who it may suit: Daily aarti, Festive lighting, Home mandir
Key facts: Material: Brass, Material: Wood, Medium Size
A pooja cloth or asana made with velvet, listed at 10 × 20 inches, offered as a pack of 2, and in pink.
Who it may suit: Daily pooja, Meditation, Home mandir
Key facts: Material: Velvet, Size: 10 × 20 inches, Quantity: Pack of 2
A japa mala or related accessory made with lotus seeds, containing 108 beads, and in grey.
Who it may suit: Mantra japa, Meditation, Daily practice
Key facts: Material: Lotus seeds, Quantity: 108 beads, Colour/finish: Grey
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