Shri Hunuman ji Chalisa in Hindi & English – Lyrics, Meaning & Benefits

Introduction

• Shri Hanuman Chalisa is a 40-verse devotional hymn composed by Goswami Tulsidas in praise of Lord Hanuman.
• It glorifies Hanuman’s strength, devotion to Lord Ram, wisdom, and ability to remove all kinds of obstacles.
• Regular recitation brings courage, protection from evil, and relief from fear, illness, and mental stress.
• Especially powerful when recited on Tuesdays and Saturdays, or during difficult times.
• It acts as a spiritual shield, granting peace, energy, and success to sincere devotees.

Shri Hanuman Chalisa

॥ Doha ॥

श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज, निज मनु मुकुर सुधारि।
बरनउँ रघुबर बिमल जसु, जो दायकु फल चारि॥
Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nij Manu Mukur Sudhari।
Barnaun Raghubar Bimal Jasu, Jo Dayaku Phal Chari॥
I cleanse the mirror of my mind with the dust of my Guru's lotus feet and describe the pure glory of Lord Rama, which bestows the four fruits of life (Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha).

बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके, सुमिरौं पवन-कुमार।
बल बुद्धि विद्या देहु मोहिं, हरहु कलेस विकार॥
Buddhiheen Tanu Janike, Sumirau Pavan-Kumar।
Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesh Vikaar॥
Knowing myself to be without intelligence, I remember Hanuman. Please grant me strength, wisdom, and knowledge, and remove my afflictions and impurities.

॥ Chaupai ॥

जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुण सागर।
जय कपीस तिहुँ लोक उजागर॥
Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar।
Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujagar॥
Hail Hanuman, ocean of wisdom and virtue, chief of the monkeys, known throughout the three worlds.

रामदूत अतुलित बलधामा।
अंजनि-पुत्र पवनसुत नामा॥
Ramdoot Atulit Bal Dhama।
Anjani Putra Pavan Sut Nama॥
Messenger of Lord Rama, possessor of immense strength, son of Anjani and the wind-god.

महाबीर विक्रम बजरंगी।
कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी॥
Mahaveer Vikram Bajrangi।
Kumati Nivaar Sumati Ke Sangi॥
Great hero, strong as lightning, dispeller of evil thoughts, companion of good sense.

कंचन वरन बिराज सुबेसा।
कानन कुण्डल कुंचित केसा॥
Kanchan Varan Biraj Subesa।
Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa॥
Golden-hued and well dressed, with earrings in your ears and curly hair.

हाथ वज्र औ ध्वजा बिराजै।
काँधे मूँज जनेऊ साजै॥
Hath Vajra Au Dhwaja Birajai।
Kandhe Moonj Janeu Sajai॥
You hold a thunderbolt and flag in your hands, wearing a sacred thread across your shoulder.

शंकर सुवन केसरीनन्दन।
तेज प्रताप महा जग वन्दन॥
Shankar Suvan Kesari Nandan।
Tej Pratap Maha Jag Vandan॥
Born of Shiva and Kesari, your glory is revered throughout the world.

विद्यावान गुणी अति चातुर।
राम काज करिबे को आतुर॥
Vidyavaan Guni Ati Chatur।
Ram Kaaj Karibe Ko Aatur॥
Knowledgeable, virtuous, extremely intelligent, always eager to carry out Lord Rama's work.

प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया।
राम लखन सीता मन बसिया॥
Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya।
Ram Lakhan Sita Man Basiya॥
You delight in listening to Lord Rama’s stories and dwell in the hearts of Rama, Lakshman, and Sita.

सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सियहिं दिखावा।
विकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा॥
Sookshma Roop Dhari Siyahi Dikhava।
Vikat Roop Dhari Lank Jarava॥
You assumed a tiny form to appear before Sita, then a ferocious form to burn Lanka.

भीम रूप धरि असुर संहारे।
रामचन्द्र के काज संवारे॥
Bheem Roop Dhari Asur Sanhare।
Ramchandra Ke Kaaj Sanvare॥
You took a terrifying form to destroy demons and fulfill Lord Rama's tasks.

लाय सजीवन लखन जियाये।
श्रीरघुवीर हरषि उर लाये॥
Laye Sanjeevan Lakhan Jiyaye।
Shri Raghubeer Harashi Ur Laye॥
You brought the Sanjeevani herb and revived Lakshman, bringing great joy to Lord Rama.

रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बड़ाई।
तुम मम प्रिय भरतहि सम भाई॥
Raghupati Keenhi Bahut Badhai।
Tum Mam Priya Bharat Hi Sam Bhai॥
Rama praised you greatly and said, "You are as dear to me as my brother Bharat."

सहस बदन तुम्हरो यश गावैं।
अस कहि श्रीपति कंठ लगावैं॥
Sahas Badan Tumharo Yash Gaave।
As Kahi Shripati Kanth Lagave॥
Thousands sing your glories, said Lord Vishnu as He embraced you.

सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीसा।
नारद सारद सहित अहीसा॥
Sanakadik Brahmadik Muneesa।
Narad Sarad Sahit Aheesa॥
Sages like Sanaka, Brahma, Narada, Saraswati, and the serpent Shesha sing your praises.

जम कुबेर दिक्पाल जहाँ ते।
कवि कोबिद कहि सके कहाँ ते॥
Yam Kuber Dikpal Jahan Te।
Kavi Kobid Kahi Sake Kahan Te॥
Yama, Kubera, the guardians of directions—none can fully describe your greatness.

तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीन्हा।
राम मिलाय राज पद दीन्हा॥
Tum Upkar Sugreevhin Keenha।
Ram Milaye Rajpad Deenha॥
You helped Sugreev meet Rama and regain his kingdom.

तुम्हरो मन्त्र विभीषन माना।
लंकेश्वर भए सब जग जाना॥
Tumharo Mantra Vibheeshan Mana।
Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jana॥
Vibhishan accepted your advice and became king of Lanka.

जुग सहस्र योजन पर भानू।
लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू॥
Yug Sahasra Yojan Par Bhanu।
Leelyo Taahi Madhur Phal Janu॥
You leaped a thousand yojanas to swallow the sun, thinking it was a sweet fruit.

प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं।
जलधि लांघि गए अचरज नाहीं॥
Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukha Maahi।
Jaladhi Langhi Gaye Acharaj Nahi॥
You held the Lord’s ring in your mouth and crossed the ocean without surprise.

दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते।
सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते॥
Durgam Kaaj Jagat Ke Jete।
Sugam Anugrah Tumhare Tete॥
Every difficult task in the world becomes easy with your grace.

राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे।
होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे॥
Ram Dware Tum Rakhware।
Hot Na Aagya Binu Paisare॥
You guard Lord Rama’s door—no one enters without your permission.

सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना।
तुम रक्षक काहू को डरना॥
Sab Sukh Lahi Tumhari Sharna।
Tum Rakshak Kahu Ko Darna॥
Those who seek refuge in you enjoy all happiness. With you as protector, there is no fear.

आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै।
तीनों लोक हाँक ते काँपै॥
Aapan Tej Samharo Aapai।
Teeno Lok Haank Te Kaapai॥
You control your own radiance; even the three worlds tremble at your roar.

भूत पिशाच निकट नहिं आवै।
महावीर जब नाम सुनावै॥
Bhoot Pishaach Nikat Nahi Aave।
Mahaveer Jab Naam Sunave॥
Ghosts and evil spirits do not come near when your name is chanted.

नासै रोग हरै सब पीरा।
जपत निरंतर हनुमत बीरा॥
Naasai Rog Harai Sab Peera।
Japat Nirantar Hanumat Beera॥
Diseases are destroyed, pain is removed by continuous chanting of Hanuman’s name.

संकट ते हनुमान छुड़ावै।
मन क्रम वचन ध्यान जो लावै॥
Sankat Te Hanuman Chhudave।
Man Kram Vachan Dhyan Jo Lave॥
Hanuman saves from crises those who meditate on him with mind, action, and words.

सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा।
तिन के काज सकल तुम साजा॥
Sab Par Ram Tapaswi Raja।
Tin Ke Kaaj Sakal Tum Saja॥
Lord Rama is king of all; you carry out all His tasks.

और मनोरथ जो कोई लावै।
सोइ अमित जीवन फल पावै॥
Aur Manorath Jo Koi Lave।
Soi Amit Jeevan Phal Pave॥
Whoever brings any desire to you, receives boundless fruits of life.

चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा।
है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा॥
Charo Yug Paratāp Tumhara।
Hai Prasiddh Jagat Ujiyaara॥
Your glory spreads across all four Yugas; your fame illuminates the world.

साधु सन्त के तुम रखवारे।
असुर निकन्दन राम दुलारे॥
Sadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhware।
Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare॥
Protector of saints and sages, destroyer of demons, beloved of Rama.

अष्ट सिद्धि नव निधि के दाता।
अस बर दीन जानकी माता॥
Asht Siddhi Nav Nidhi Ke Data।
As Bar Deen Janaki Mata॥
You are the giver of eight supernatural powers and nine treasures, blessed so by Mother Sita.

राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा।
सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा॥
Ram Rasayan Tumhare Paasa।
Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Daasa॥
You possess the elixir of devotion to Rama and are forever His faithful servant.

तुम्हरे भजन राम को पावै।
जनम जनम के दुख बिसरावै॥
Tumhare Bhajan Ram Ko Paave।
Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisrave॥
By chanting your name, one attains Lord Rama and forgets sorrows of many births.

अन्तकाल रघुबर पुर जाई।
जहाँ जन्म हरि-भक्त कहाई॥
Antakaal Raghubar Pur Jai।
Jahan Janma Hari Bhakt Kahai॥
At life’s end, one who chants your name goes to Rama’s abode and is born a devotee of God.

और देवता चित्त न धरई।
हनुमत सेई सर्व सुख करई॥
Aur Devta Chit Na Dharai।
Hanumat Sei Sarv Sukh Karai॥
No need to worship other gods—serving Hanuman alone brings all happiness.

संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा।
जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा॥
Sankat Kate Mite Sab Peera।
Jo Sumirai Hanumat Balbeera॥
All troubles vanish and pain is removed when one remembers the mighty Hanuman.

जय जय जय हनुमान गोसाई।
कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाई॥
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosai।
Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Nai॥
Hail to you, O Hanuman! Be merciful like a true Guru.

जो शत बार पाठ कर कोई।
छूटहि बंदि महा सुख होई॥
Jo Shat Baar Paath Kar Koi।
Chhoothahi Bandhi Maha Sukh Hoi॥
One who recites this a hundred times is freed from bondage and gains great joy.

जो यह पढ़ै हनुमान चालीसा।
होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा॥
Jo Yah Padhe Hanuman Chalisa।
Hoy Siddhi Saakhi Gaurisa॥
Whoever reads this Hanuman Chalisa will attain success—Lord Shiva is the witness.

तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा।
कीजै नाथ हृदय महँ डेरा॥
Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera।
Kijai Naath Hriday Mein Dera॥
Tulsidas is ever the servant of Hari—O Lord, please reside in my heart.

॥ Doha ॥

पवनतनय संकट हरन, मंगल मूरति रूप।
राम लखन सीता सहित, हृदय बसहु सुर भूप॥
Pavan Tanay Sankat Haran, Mangal Murti Roop।
Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit, Hriday Basahu Sur Bhoop॥
O Son of the Wind, remover of troubles, embodiment of blessings—reside in my heart along with Rama, Lakshman, and Sita.