Meditation

Hanuman Chalisha

O Shri Hanuman, The Son of Pavan, Saviour The Embodiment of blessings, reside in my heart together with Shri Ram, Laxman and Sita

श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि ।
बरनउँ रघुबर बिमल जसु जो दायकु फल चारि ॥
 
Sri Guru Charana Saroja Raja, Nija Manu Mukaru Sudhari,
Barnau Raghubara Bimala Jasu, Jo dayaku Phala Chari


With the dust of Guru's Lotus feet, I clean the mirror of my mind and then
narrate the sacred glory of Sri Ram Chandra, The Supereme among the Raghu
dynasty. The giver of the four attainments of life.


बुद्धिहीनतनुजानिकेसुमिरौंपवन-कुमार।
बलबुधिबिद्यादेहुमोहिंहरहुकलेसबिकार॥

Budhhi heena Tanu Janike, Sumiraun Pavana Kumar,
Bala Buddhi Bidya Dehu Mohin, Harahu Kalesa Bikaar


Knowing myself to be ignorent, I urge you, O Hanuman, The son of Pavan! O
Lord! kindly Bestow on me strength, wisdom and knowledge, removing all my
miseries and blemishes.


जयहनुमानज्ञानगुनसागर।
जयकपीसतिहुँलोकउजागर॥१॥

Jaya Hanuman Gyana Guna Sagar
Jaya Kipisa Tihun Lok Ujagar


Victory of Thee, O Hanuman, Ocean of wisdom and virtue, victory to the Lord of
monkeys who is well known in all the three worlds

रामदूतअतुलितबलधामा।
अञ्जनि-पुत्रपवनसुतनामा॥२॥
 
Ram doota Atulita Bala Dhamaa,
Anjani Putra Pavanasuta naamaa.


You, the Divine messager of Ram and repository of immeasurable strength, are also
known as Anjaniputra and known as the son of the wind - Pavanputra.


महाबीरबिक्रमबजरङ्गी।
कुमतिनिवारसुमतिकेसङ्गी॥३॥

Mahabeera Bikrama Bajarangi,
Kumati Nivaara Sumati Ke Sangi.


Oh Hanumanji! You are valiant and brave, with a body like lightening. You are the
dispeller of darkness of evil thoughts and companion of good sense and wisdom.

कञ्चनबरनबिराजसुबेसा।
काननकुण्डलकुञ्चितकेसा॥४॥
 
Kanchana Baran Biraaja Subesaa,
Kanan kundal kunchit kesa.


Shri Hanumanji's physique is golden coloured. His dress is pretty, wearing
'Kundals' ear-rings and his hairs are long and curly.

हाथबज्रऔध्वजाबिराजै।
काँधेमूँजजनेउसाजै॥५॥
 
Hath Bajra Aur Dhvaja Birajai,
Kandhe Moonj Janeu saage.


Shri Hanumanji is holding in one hand a lighting bolt and in the other a banner
with sacred thread across his shoulder.

सङ्करसुवनकेसरीनन्दन।
तेजप्रतापमहाजगबन्दन॥६॥
 
Shankara Suvana Kesari Nandan,
Teja Pratap Maha Jaga Bandan.


Oh Hanumanji! You are the emanation of 'SHIVA' and you delight Shri Keshri.
Being ever effulgent, you and hold vast sway over the universe. The entire
world proptiates. You are adorable of all.

बिद्यावानगुनीअतिचातुर।
रामकाजकरिबेकोआतुर॥७॥
 
Bidyavaan Guni Ati Chatur,
Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Atur


Oh! Shri Hanumanji! You are the repository learning, virtuous, very wise and
highly keen to do the work of Shri Ram,

प्रभुचरित्रसुनिबेकोरसिया।
रामलखनसीतामनबसिया॥८॥


Prabhu Charittra Sunibe Ko Rasiya,
Ram Lakhan Sita man basiya.


You are intensely greedy for listening to the naration of Lord Ram's lifestory and
revel on its enjoyment. You ever dwell in the hearts of Shri Ram-Sita and Shri
Lakshman.

सूक्ष्मरूपधरिसियहिंदिखावा।
बिकटरूपधरिलङ्कजरावा॥९॥
 
Sukshma roop Dhari Siyahi Dikhava,
Bikat roop Dhari Lanka Jarawa


You appeared beofre Sita in a diminutive form and spoke to her, while you
assumed an awesome form and struck terror by setting Lanka on fire.

भीमरूपधरिअसुरसँहारे।
रामचन्द्रकेकाजसँवारे॥१०॥
 
Bhima roop Dhari Asur Sanhare,
Ramchandra Ke kaaj Samvare.


He, with his terrible form, killed demons in Lank a and performed all acts of Shri
Ram.

लायसञ्जीवनलखनजियाये।
श्रीरघुबीरहरषिउरलाये॥११॥
 
Laya Sajivan Lakhan Jiyaye,
Shri Raghubir harashi ur laye.


When Hanumanji made Lakshman alive after bringing 'Sanjivni herb' Shri Ram
took him in his deep embrace, his heart full of joy.

रघुपतिकीह्नीबहुतबड़ाई।
तुमममप्रियभरतहिसमभाई॥१२॥
 
Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badaai,
Tum Mama Priya Bharathi Sam Bahi.


Shri Ram lustily extolled Hanumanji's excellence and remarked, "you are as dear
to me as my own brother Bharat"

सहस बदन तुह्मारो जस गावैं ।
अस कहि श्रीपति कण्ठ लगावैं ॥१३॥
 
Sahasa Badan Tumharo Jasa Gaavaim,
Asa kahi Shripati Kanth Laagavaim.


Shri Ram embraced Hanumanji saying:
"Let the thousand - tongued sheshnaag sing your glories"

सनकादिकब्रह्मादिमुनीसा।
नारदसारदसहितअहीसा॥१४॥
 
Sanakadik Brahmadi Muneesa,
Narad Sarad Sahit Aheesa


Sanak and the sages, saints. Lord Brahma, the great hermits Narad and
Goddess Saraswati along with Sheshnag the cosmic serpent, fail to sing the
glories of Hanumanji exactly
 
जमकुबेरदिगपालजहाँते।
कबिकोबिदकहिसकेकहाँते॥१५॥

Jam Kuber Digapal Jahan Te,
Kabi Kabinda Kahin Sake Kahan Te


What to talk of denizens of the earth like poets and scholars ones etc even Gods
like Yamraj, Kuber, and Digpal fail to narrate Hanman's greatness in toto.

तुमउपकारसुग्रीवहिंकीह्ना।
राममिलायराजपददीह्ना॥१६॥
 
Tum Upakar Sugrivahin Keenha,
Ram Milaya Rajapad Deehna


Hanumanji! You rendered a great service for Sugriva, It were you who united
him with SHRI RAM and installed him on the Royal Throne.



तुह्मरो मन्त्र बिभीषन माना ।
लङ्केस्वर भए सब जग जाना ॥१७॥
 
Tumharo Mantra Bibhishana Maana,
Lankeshwar Bhaye Saba Jaga Jaana.


By heeding your advice. Vibhushan became Lord of Lanka, which is known all
over the universe.

जुगसहस्रजोजनपरभानु।
लील्योताहिमधुरफलजानू॥१८॥
 
Juga Sahasra Jojana Para Bhaanu,
Leelyo Taahi Madhur Phala Jaanu


Hanumanji gulped, the SUN at distance of sixteen thousand miles considering
it to be a sweet fruit.


प्रभुमुद्रिकामेलिमुखमाहीं।
जलधिलाँघिगयेअचरजनाहीं॥१९॥

Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukha Maahin,
Jaladhi Langhi Gaye Acharaja Naheen.


Carrying the Lord's ring in his mouth, he went across the ocean. There is no
wonder in that.

दुर्गमकाजजगतकेजेते।
सुगमअनुग्रहतुह्मरेतेते॥२०॥
 
Durgama Kaaj Jagata Ke Jeete,
Sugam Anugrah Tumhare Te Te.


Oh Hanumanji! all the difficult tasks in the world are rendered easiest by your
grace.

रामदुआरेतुमरखवारे।
होतनआज्ञाबिनुपैसारे॥२१॥
 
Ram Duare Tum Rakhavare,
Hoot Na Agna Binu Paisare.


Oh Hanumanji! You are the sentinel at the door of Ram's mercy mansion or His
divine abode. No one may enter without your permission.

सबसुखलहैतुह्मारीसरना।
तुमरच्छककाहूकोडरना॥२२॥
 
Saab Sukha Lahai Tumhari Sarna,
Tum Racchak Kaahu Ko Darana.


By your grace one can enjoy all happiness and one need not have any fear under
your protection.

आपनतेजसह्मारोआपै।
तीनोंलोकहाँकतेंकाँपै॥२३॥
 
Aapan Tej Samharo Aapai,
Tinon Lok Hank Ten Kanpai


When you roar all the three worlds tremble and only you can control your might.

भूतपिसाचनिकटनहिंआवै।
महाबीरजबनामसुनावै॥२४॥
 
Bhoot Pisaach Nikata Nahin Avai,
Mahabira Jab Naam Sunavai.


Great Brave on. Hanumanji's name keeps all the Ghosts, Demons & evils spirits
away from his devotees.

नासैरोगहरैसबपीरा।
जपतनिरन्तरहनुमतबीरा॥२५॥
 
Nasai Rog Hare Sab Peera,
Japata Nirantara Hanumata Beera


On reciting Hanumanji's holy name regularly all the maladies perish the entire
pain disappears.
 
सङ्कटतेंहनुमानछुड़ावै।
मनक्रमबचनध्यानजोलावै॥२६॥

Sankat Ten Hanuman Chhudavai,
Man Kram Bachan Dhyan Jo Lavei.


Those who rembember Hanumanji in thought, word and deed are well guarded
against their odds in life.

सबपररामतपस्वीराजा।
तिनकेकाजसकलतुमसाजा॥२७॥
 
Sub Par Ram Tapasvee Raaja,
Tinake Kaaj Sakal Tum Saaja


Oh Hanumanji! You are the caretaker of even Lord Rama, who has been hailed as
the Supreme Lord and the Monarch of all those devoted in penances.

औरमनोरथजोकोईलावै।
सोईअमितजीवनफलपावै॥२८॥
 
Aura Manorath Jo Koi Lavai,
Soi Amit Jivan Phal Pavai.


Oh Hanumanji! You fulfill the desires of those who come to you and bestow
the eternal nectar the highest fruit of life.

चारोंजुगपरतापतुह्मारा।
हैपरसिद्धजगतउजियारा॥२९॥
 
Charon Juga Paratapa Tumhara,
Hai Parasiddha Jagata Ujiyara.


Oh Hanumanji! You magnificent glory is acclaimed far and wide all through the
four ages and your fame is radianlty noted all over the cosmos.

साधुसन्तकेतुमरखवारे।
असुरनिकन्दनरामदुलारे॥३०॥
 
Sadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhavare,
Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare.


Oh Hanumanji! You are the saviour and the guardian angel of saints and sages
and destroy all the Demons, you are the seraphic darling of Shri Ram.
 
अष्टसिद्धिनौनिधिकेदाता।
असबरदीनजानकीमाता॥३१॥

Ashta Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Data,
Asa Bar Din Janaki Mata.


Hanumanji has been blessed with mother Janki to grant to any one any YOGIC
power of eight Sidhis and Nava Nidhis as per choice.

रामरसायनतुह्मरेपासा।
सदारहोरघुपतिकेदासा॥३२॥
 
Ram Rasayan Tumhare Pasa,
Sadaa Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa.


Oh Hanumanji! You hold the essence of devotion to RAM, always remaining His
Servant.

तुह्मरेभजनरामकोपावै।
जनमजनमकेदुखबिसरावै॥३३॥
 
Tumhare Bhajan Ramko Pavei.
Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisravei.


Oh Hanumanji! through devotion to you, one comes to RAM and becames free
from suffering of several lives.

अन्तकालरघुबरपुरजाई।
जहाँजन्महरिभक्तकहाई॥३४॥
 
Anta Kaal Raghubar Pur Jai,
Jahan Janma Hari Bhakta Kahai.


After death he enters the eternal abode of Sri Ram and remains a devotee of
him, whenever, taking new birth on earth.

औरदेवताचित्तनधरई।
हनुमतसेइसर्बसुखकरई॥३५॥
 
Aur Devata Chitta Na Dharai,
Hanumata Sei Sarba Sukh Karai


You need not hold any other demigod in mind. Hanumanji alone will give all
happiness.

सङ्कटकटैमिटैसबपीरा।
जोसुमिरैहनुमतबलबीरा॥३६॥
 
Sankat Kate Mitai Sab Peera,
Jo Sumirai Hanumata Balbeera


Oh Powerful Hanumanji! You end the sufferings and remove all the pain from
those who remember you.

जयजयजयहनुमानगोसाईं।
कृपाकरहुगुरुदेवकीनाईं॥३७॥
 
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosai
Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Naiee


Hail-Hail-Hail-Lord Hanumanji! I beseech you Honour to bless me in the
capacity of my supreme 'GURU' (teacher).

जोसतबारपाठकरकोई।
छूटहिबन्दिमहासुखहोई॥३८॥
 
Jo Sat Baar Paath Kar Koi,
Chhutahi Bandi Maha Sukh Hoi.


One who recites this Hanuman Chalisa one hundred times daily for one hundred
days becames free from the bondage of life and death and ejoys the highest
bliss at last.


जोयहपढ़ैहनुमानचालीसा।
होयसिद्धिसाखीगौरीसा॥३९॥

Jo Yah Padhai Hanuman Chalisa,
Hoy Siddhi Sakhi Gaurisa


As Lord Shankar witnesses, all those who recite Hanuman Chalisa regularly are
sure to be benedicted

तुलसीदाससदाहरिचेरा।
कीजैनाथहृदयमहँडेरा॥४०॥
 
Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera,
Keejai Nath Hridaya Maham Dera.


Tulsidas always the servant of Lord prays. "Oh my Lord! You enshrine within my
heart.!

पवनतनयसङ्कटहरनमङ्गलमूरतिरूप।
रामलखनसीतासहितहृदयबसहुसुरभूप॥
 
Pavan Tanay Sankat Haran, Mangala Murti Roop.
Ram Lakhan Sita Sahita, Hridaya Basahu Sur Bhoop.


O Shri Hanuman, The Son of Pavan, Saviour The Embodiment of
blessings, reside in my heart together with Shri Ram, Laxman and Sita