Hanuman Chalisa with meaning

Hanuman Chalisa with meaning

Shri-Guru Charan Saroj Raj| Nij Man Mukuru Sudhari|| Barnau Raghuvar Bimal Jasu| Jo Dayaku Phal Chari||
After cleansing the mirror of my mind with the pollen dust of holy Guru's Lotus feet, I Profess the pure, untainted glory of Shri Raghuvar which bestows the four-fold fruits of life. (Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha).

Buddhihin Tanu Janike Sumirau Pavan Kumar Bal Budhi Vidya Dehu Mohin Harahu Kalesa Bikar    
Fully aware of the deficiency of my intelligence, I concentrate my attention on Pavan Kumar and humbly ask for strength, intelligence and true knowledge to relieve me of all blemishes, causing pain.

Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar,
Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujagar    
Victory to thee, O'Hanuman! Ocean of Wisdom, All hail to you O'Kapisa! (fountain-head of power, wisdom and Shiva-Shakti); you illuminate all the three worlds (entire cosmos) with your glory.

Ramdut Atulit Bal Dhama,
Anjani-Putra Pavan Sut Nama    
You are the divine messenger of Shri Ram. The repository of immeasurable strength, though known only as Son of Pavan (Wind), born of Anjani.

Mahabir Bikram Bajrangi,
Kumati Nivar Sumati Ke Sangi    
With Limbs as sturdy as Vajra (the mace of God Indra) you are valiant and brave. On you attends good Sense and Wisdom. You dispel the darkness of evil thoughts.

Kanchan Baran Biraj Subesha,
Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa    
Your physique is beautiful golden coloured and your dress is pretty. You wear ear rings and have long curly hair.

Hath Bajra Aur Dhvaja Birajai,
Kandhe Munj Janeu Saje    
You carry in your hand a lightening bolt along with a victory (kesari) flag and wear the sacred thread (Munja) on your shoulder.

Shankar Suvan Kesari Nandan,
Tej Pratap Maha Jag Bandan    
As a descendant of Lord Shankar, you are a comfort and pride of Shri Kesari. With the lustre of your Vast Sway, you are propitiated all over the universe.

Vidyavaan Guni Ati-Chatur,
Ram-Kaj Karibe Ko Atur    
You are the repository of learning, virtuous and fully accomplished, always keen to carry out the behests of Shri Ram.

Prabhu-Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya,
Ram Lakhan Sita Man Basiya    
You are an ardent listener, always so keen to listen to the narration of Shri Ram's Life Stories. Your heart is filled with what Shri Ram stood for. You therefore always dwell in the hearts of Shri Ram, Lakshman and Sita.

Sukshma-Rup Dhari Siyahin Dikhava,
Bikat-Rup Dhari Lank Jarava    
You appeared before Sita in a Diminutive form and spoke to her in humility. You assumed an awesome form and struck terror by setting Lanka on fire.

Bhima-Rup Dhari Asur Sanhare,
Ramchandra Ke Kaj Sanvare    
With over-whelming might you destroyed the Asuras (demons) and performed all tasks assigned to you by Shri Ram with great skill.

Laye Sajivan Lakhan Jiyaye,
Shri Raghuvir Harshi Uar Laye    
You brought Sanjivan (A herb that revives life) and restored Lakshman back to life, Shri Raghuvir (Shri Ram) cheerfully embraced you with his heart full of joy.

Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badhai,
Tum Mam Priya Bharat-Hi Sam Bhai    
Shri Raghupati (Shri Ram) lustily extolled your excellence and said: "You are as dear to me as my own brother Bharat."

Sahas-Badan Tumharo Jas Gave,
As Kahi Shripati Kanth Lagave    
Thousands of living beings are chanting hymns of your glories; saying thus, Shri Ram warmly hugged him (Shri Hanuman).

Sanakadik Brahmadi Munisa,
Narad Sarad Sahit Ahisa    
When prophets like Sanka, even the Sage like Lord Brahma, the great hermit Narad himself, Goddess Saraswati and Ahisha (one of immeasurable dimensions).

Jam Kuber Digpal Jahan Te,
Kabi Kobid Kahi Sake Kahan Te    
Even Yamraj (God of Death) Kuber (God of Wealth) and the Digpals (deputies guarding the four corners of the Universe) have been vying with one another in offering homage to your glories. How then, can a mere poet give adequate expression of your super excellence.

Tum Upkar Sugriv-Hin Kinha,
Ram Milaya Raj-Pad Dinha    
You rendered a great service to Sugriv. You united him with Shri Ram and he installed him on the Royal Throne.

Tumharo Mantra Bibhishan Mana,
Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jana    
By heeding your advice, Vibhishan became Lord of Lanka. This is known all over the Universe.

Jug Sahastra Jojan Par Bhanu,
Lilyo Tahi Madhur Phal Janu    
On your own you dashed upon the Sun, which is at a fabulous distance of thousands of miles, thinking it to be a sweet luscious fruit.

Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukh Mahin,
Jaladhi Langhi Gaye Acharaj Nahin    
Carrying the Lord's Signet Ring in your mouth, there is hardly any wonder that you easily leapt across the ocean.

Durgam Kaj Jagat Ke Jete,
Sugam Anugrah Tumhare Tete    
The burden of all difficult tasks of the world become light with your kind grace.

Ram Duare Tum Rakhvare,
Hot Na Agya Binu Paisare    
You are the sentry at the door of Shri Ram's Divine Abode. No one can enter it without your permission.

Sab Sukh Lahe Tumhari Sharna,
Tum Rakshak Kahu Ko Darna    
All comforts of the world lie at your feet. The devotees enjoy all divine pleasures and feel fearless under your benign Protection.

Apan Tej Samharo Aapei,
Tinou Lok Hankte Kanpai    
You alone are befitted to carry your own splendid valour. All the three worlds (entire universe) tremor at your thunderous call.

Bhut Pisach Nikat Nahin Avei,
Mahabir Jab Nam Sunavei    
All the ghosts, demons and evil forces keep away, with the sheer mention of your great name, O'Mahaveer!!

Nasai Rog Hare Sab Pira,
Japat Nirantar Hanumant Bira    
All diseases, pain and suffering disappear on reciting regularly Shri Hanuman's holy name.

Sankat Te Hanuman Chhudavei,
Man Kram Bachan Dhyan Jo Lave    
Those who remember Shri Hanuman in thought, words and deeds with Sincerity and Faith, are rescued from all crises in life.

Sab Par Ram Tapasvi Raja,
Tinke Kaj Sakal Tum Saja    
All who hail, worship and have faith in Shri Ram as the Supreme Lord and the king of penance. You make all their difficult tasks very easy.

Aur Manorath Jo Koi Lave,
Soi Amit Jivan Phal Pave    
Whosoever comes to you for fulfilment of any desire with faith and sincerity, Will he alone secure the imperishable fruit of human life.

Charo Jug Partap Tumhara,
Hai Parsiddh Jagat Ujiyara
All through the four ages (Satyug, Treta, Dwapar and Kalyug) your magnificent glory is acclaimed far and wide. Your fame is Radiantly acclaimed all over the Cosmos.

Sadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhvare,
Asur-Nikandan Ram-Dulare    
You are Saviour and the guardian angel of Saints and Sages and destroy all Demons. You are the angelic darling of Shri Ram.

Ashta Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Data,
As Bar Din Janki Mata
You can grant to any one, any yogic power of Eight Siddhis (power to become light and heavy at will) and Nine Nidhis (Riches, comfort, power, prestige, fame, sweet relationship etc.) This boon has been conferred upon you by Mother Janki (Mother Sita).

Ram Rasayan Tumhare Pasa,
Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa    
You possess the power of devotion to Shri Ram. In all rebirths, you will always remain Shri Raghupati's most dedicated disciple.

Tumhare Bhajan Ram Ko Pavai,
Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisravai    
Through hymns sung in devotion to you, one can find Shri Ram and become free from sufferings of several births.

Ant-Kal Raghubar-Pur Jai,
Jaha Janma Hari-Bhakt Kahai    
If at the time of death one enters the Divine Abode of Shri Ram, thereafter in all future births he is born as the Lord's devotee.

Aur Devta Chit Na Dharai,
Hanumant Sei Sarva Sukh Karai    
One need not entertain any other deity for Propitiation, as devotion of Shri Hanuman alone can give all happiness.

Sankat Katai Mitai Sab Pira,
Jo Sumirai Hanumant Balbira    
One is freed from all the sufferings and ill fated contingencies of rebirths in the world. One who adores and remembers Shri Hanuman.

Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosai,
Kripa Karahu Guru-Dev Ki Nai
Hail, Hail, Hail, Shri Hanuman, Lord of senses. Let your victory over the evil be firm and final. Bless me in the capacity as my supreme guru (teacher).

Jo Sat Bar Path Kar Koi,
Chhute Bandi Maha-Sukh Hoi
One who recites Chalisa one hundred times, becomes free from the bondage of life and death and enjoys the highest bliss at last.

Jo Yah Padhe Hanuman-Chalisa,
Hoi Siddhi Sakhi Gaurisa    
All those who recite Hanuman Chalisa (The forty Chaupais) regularly are sure to be benedicted. Such is the evidence of no less a witness as Bhagwan Shankar.

Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera,
Kijai Nath Hriday Maha Dera    
Tulsidas as a bonded slave of the Divine Master, stays perpetually at his feet, he prays "Oh Lord! You enshrine within my heart & soul."

Pavantanay Sankat Haran|,
Mangal Murti Rup||
Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit|
Hriday Basahu Surbhup||
Oh! conqueror of the Wind, Destroyer of all miseries, You are a symbol of Auspiciousness. Along with Shri Ram, Lakshman and Sita, reside in my heart, Oh! King of Gods.