Meaning behind Hanuman Chalisa
The Hanuman Chalisa is a Hindu devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Hanuman, a central figure in Hindu mythology known for his strength, devotion, and loyalty to Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu. Composed by the saint-poet Tulsidas in the 16th century, the Hanuman Chalisa consists of 40 verses (chalisa in Hindi means forty), written in Awadhi, a dialect of Hindi.
The Chalisa begins with an invocation to Lord Hanuman, praising his virtues, bravery, and devotion to Lord Rama. It serves to invoke his blessings and grace upon the devotee.
Reciting the Hanuman Chalisa is believed to provide protection from negative energies, obstacles, and adversities. It is also considered a potent tool for seeking Lord Hanuman’s blessings for strength, courage, and success in endeavors
Hanuman Chalisa composition
The Hanuman Chalisa is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Hanuman, a revered deity in Hinduism known for his strength, courage, and devotion to Lord Rama. It was composed by the Hindu poet-saint Tulsidas in the 16th century. The Hanuman Chalisa is written in the Awadhi language, a dialect of Hindi, and consists of 40 verses (chalisa means forty in Hindi).
Each verse, or chaupai, of the Hanuman Chalisa is structured in a specific meter called “anustubh,” which is commonly used in classical Sanskrit and Hindi poetry. The Hanuman Chalisa is typically chanted or recited by devotees to seek blessings, protection, and strength from Lord Hanuman.
The composition of the Hanuman Chalisa is deeply spiritual and invokes various qualities and attributes of Hanuman, such as his bravery, wisdom, devotion, and selflessness. It also narrates incidents from the Hindu epic Ramayana, particularly those involving Hanuman’s devotion to Lord Rama and his role in rescuing Rama’s wife, Sita, from the demon king Ravana.
The Hanuman Chalisa is not only a powerful prayer but also a literary masterpiece, admired for its poetic beauty, rhythmic flow, and profound spiritual significance. It is considered one of the most popular and widely recited hymns in Hinduism, and it holds a special place in the hearts of millions of devotees around the world.
Hanuman Chalisa lyrics
Doha
Shri Guru Charan Saroj raj Nija manu Mukura sudhari
Baranau Raghuvar Bimal Jasu Jo Dayaku Phala Chari
Budheeheen Tanu Jannike Sumiro Pavan Kumara
Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehoo Mohee Harahu Kalesh Vikaar
Chaupaii
Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar
Jai Kapis tihun lok ujagar
Ram doot atulit bal dhama
Anjani putra Pavan sut nama
Mahabir vikram Bajrangi
Kumati nivar sumati Ke sangi
Kanchan varan viraj subesa
Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesha
Hath Vajra Aur Dhwaja Viraje
Kaandhe moonj janeu saaje
Sankar suvan kesri Nandan
Tej prataap maha jag vandan
Vidyavaan guni ati chatur
Ram kaj karibe ko aatur
Prabhu charitra sunibe ko rasiya
Ram Lakhan Sita man Basiya
Sukshma roop dhari Siyahi dikhava
Vikat roop dhari lank jalava
Bhim roop dhari asur sanhare
Ramachandra ke kaj sanvare
Laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye
Shri Raghuvir Harashi ur laye
Raghupati Kinhi bahut badai
Tum mama priya Bharat-hi-sam bhai
Sahas badan tumharo yash gaave
As kahi Shripati kanth lagaave
Sankadhik Brahmaadi Muneesa
Narad Sarad sahit Aheesa
Yam Kuber Dikpaal Jahan te
Kavi kovid kahi sake kahan te
Tum upkar Sugreevahin keenha
Ram milaye rajpad deenha
Tumhro mantra Vibheeshan maana
Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab jag jana
Yug sahasra yojan 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 duwaare 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 harae sab peera
Japat nirantar Hanumat beera
Sankat se 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 nav nidhi ke data
As var deen Janki mata
Ram rasayan tumhare pasa
Sada raho Raghupati ke dasa
Tumhare bhajan Ram ko pavai
Janam janam ke dukh bisraavai
Antkaal Raghuvar pur jayee
Jahan janam Hari Bhakt Kahayee
Aur Devta Chitt na dharahin
Hanumat sei sarv sukh karahin
Sankat kate mite sab peera
Jo sumirai Hanumat Balbeera
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosain
Kripa Karahun Gurudev ki nayin
Jo shat bar path kare koi
Chhutahin bandi maha sukh hoi
Jo yeh padhe Hanuman Chalisa
Hoye siddhi saakhi Gaureesa
Tulsidas sada hari chera
Keejai Nath Hriday mahn dera
Doha
Pavan Tanay Sankat Harana Mangala Murati Roop
Ram Lakhan Sita Sahita Hriday Basahu Soor Bhoop