SHREE HANUMAN CHALISA

Shri Guru Charan Saroj Ra-ja	 	After cleansing the mirror of my mind with the pollen
Nij ma-nu mukur sudhaaree	 	dust of holy Guru's Lotus feet. I Profess the pure,
Varnao Raghuvar Vimal Jasu	 	untainted glory of Shri Raghuvar which bestows the four-
Jo daayaku phal chaaree	 		fold fruits of life.(Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha).

Budhi Heenn Ta-nu Jaani-kay	 	Fully aware of the deficiency of my intelligence, I
Soomirau Pavan Kumaar	 		concentrate my attention on Pavan Kumar and humbly
Bal budhee Vidyaa dey-hu mohee	 	ask for strength, intelligence and true knowledge to
Harahu Kaley-say Vikaar	 		relieve me of all blemishes, causing pain.
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Jai Hanuman gyaan gu-na saagar	 	Victory to thee, O'Hanuman! Ocean of Wisdom-All
Jai Kapees tihoon lok ujaagar	 	hail to you O'Kapisa! (fountain-head of power,wisdom
 	 				and Shiva-Shakti) You illuminate all the three worlds
 	 				(Entire cosmos) with your glory.

Ram doot atulit bal dhaamaa	 	You are the divine messenger of Shri Ram. The
Anjani-putra Pavan sut naamaa	 	repository of immeasurable strength, though known
 	 				only as Son of Pavan (Wind), born of Anjani.

Mahaavir Vikram Bajrangee	 	With Limbs as sturdy as Vajra (The mace of God Indra)
Kumati nivaar sumati kay sangee	 	you are valiant and brave. On you attends good Sense
 	 				and Wisdom. You dispel the darkness of evil thoughts.

Kanchan varan viraaj subay-saa	 	Your physique is beautiful golden coloured and your dress is pretty.  You
Kaanan Kundal Kunchit Kay-saa	 	wear ear rings and have long curly hair.

Haath Vajra Aur Dhuvajaa Viraaje	You carry in your hand a lightening bolt along with a victory
Kaandhe moonj janehu saajai	 	(kesari) flag and wear the sacred thread on your shoulder.

Sankar suvan kay-sa-ree Nandan	 	As a descendant of Lord Sankar, you are a comfort and pride
Tej prataap mahaa jag vandan	 	of Shri Kesari. With the lustre of your Vast Sway, you are
 	 				propitiated all over the universe.

Vidyaavaan gunee ati chaatur	 	You are the repository of learning, virtuous and fully accom-
Ram kaaj kari-bey  ko aatur	 	plished, always keen to carry out the behest's of Shri Ram.

Prabu charitra suni-bey ko rasiyaa	You are an ardent listener, always so keen to listen to the
Ram Lakhan Sita man Basiyaa	 	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 roop dhari Siyahi dikhaavaa	You appeared before Sita in a Diminutive form and spoke to
Vikat roop dhari lanka jaraavaa	 	her in humility. You assumed an awesome form and struck
 	 				terror by setting Lanka on fire.

Bhima roop dhari asur sanghaare	 	With over-whelming might you destroyed the Asuras
Ramachandra kay kaaj sanvaare	 	(demons) and performed all tasks assigned to you by Shri Ram
 	 				with great skill.

Laa-ye Sanjeevan Lakhan Jiyaaye	 	You brought Sanjivan (A herb that revives life) and restored
Shri Raghuveer Harashee urr laaye	Lakshman back to life, Shri Raghuvir (Shri Ram) cheerfully
 	 				embraced you with his heart full of joy.

Raghupati Keenhee bahut badaai		Shri Raghupati (Shri Ram) lustily extolled
Tum ma-ma priye Bharat-hi sam bhaa-i	your excellence and said: "You are as dear to me as my own brother Bharat."


Sahas badan tumharo yash gaave	 	Thousands of living beings are chanting hymns of your glories;
Us kahi Shripatee kanth lagaave	 	saying thus, Shri Ram warmly hugged him (Shri Hanuman).

Sankaadik Brahmaadi Muneesaa	 	When prophets like Sanka, even the Sage like Lord Brahma,
Naarad Saarad sahit Aheesaa	 	the great hermit Narad himself, Goddess Saraswati and Ahisha
 	 				(one of immeasurable dimensions).

Yum Kubayr Digpaal Jahaan te	 	Even Yamraj (God of Death) Kuber (God of Wealth) and the
Kavi kovid kahi sa-kay kahaan te	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 upkaar Sugreevaheen keenhaa	 	You rendered a great service to Sugriv. You united him with
Ram milaaye raajpad deenhaa	 	Shri Ram and he installed him on the Royal Throne. By heeding
Tumharo mantra Vibheeshan maanaa	your advice, Vibhishan became Lord of Lanka. This is known
Lankeshwar Bhaye sabh jag jaanaa	all over the Universe.

Yug sahastra jojan par Bhaanu	 	On your own you dashed upon the Sun, which is at a fabulous
Lee-lyo taahee madhur phal jaanu	distance of thousands of miles, thinking it to be a sweet
 	 				luscious fruit.

Prabhu mudrikaa maylee mukh maahee	Carrying the Lord's Signet Ring in your mouth, there is
Jaladhi laanghi gaye achraj naahee	hardly any wonder that you easily leapt across the ocean.



Durgaam kaaj jagat kay jay-tay	 	The burden of all difficult tasks of the world become light
Sugam anugraha tumhre tay-tay	 	with your kind grace.

Ram dwaare tum rakhvaare,	 	You are the sentry at the door of Shri Ram's Divine Abode.
Ho-tt na aagyaa binu paisaare	 	No one can enter it without your permission,

Subh sukh lahai tumhaaree  sarnaa	All comforts of the world lie at your feet. The devotees enjoy all
Tum rakshak kaahu ko darr naa	 	divine pleasures and feel fearless under your benign Protection.

Aapan tej samhaaro aapai	 	You alone are befitted to carry your own splendid valour. All the
Teenhon lok haank tey kaanpai	 	three worlds (entire universe) tremor at your thunderous call.

Bhoot pisaach Nikat nahin aavai	 	All the ghosts, demons and evil forces keep away, with the
Mahaavir jab naam sunaavai	 	sheer mention of your great name, O'Mahaveer!!

Naa-sey rog harai sabh  peeraa	 	All diseases, pain and suffering disappear on reciting regularly
Japat nirantar Hanumat beeraa	 	Shri Hanuman's holy name.

Sankat say Hanuman chhudaavai	 	Those who remember Shri Hanuman in thought, words and deeds
Mann Karam Vachan dyaan jo laavai	with Sincerity and Faith, are rescued from all crises in life.

Sabh par Ram tapasvee raajaa	 	All who hail, worship and have faith in Shri Ram as the Supreme
Tinn kay kaaj sakal Tum saajaa	 	Lord and the king of penance. You make all their difficult tasks
 	 				very easy.

Aur manorath jo koi laavai	 	Whosoever comes to you for fulfillment of any desire with faith
Sohi amit jeevan phal paavai	 	and sincerity, Will he alone secure the imperishable fruit of human life.


Chaaron Yug partaap tumhaaraa	 	All through the four ages your magnificent glory is acclaimed far
Hai persidh jagat ujiyaaraa	 	and wide. Your fame is Radiantly acclaimed all over the Cosmos.

Sadhu Sant kay tumm Rakhwaare	 	You are Saviour and the guardian angel of Saints and Sages and
Asur nikandan Ram dulhaare	 	destroy all Demons. You are the angelic darling of Shri Ram.

Ashta sidhi nav nidhi kay dhaataa	 You can grant to any one, any yogic power of Eight Siddhis
A-sa varr deen Jaankee maataa	 	(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.

Ram rasaayan tumhare paasaa	 	You possess the power of devotion to Shri Ram. In all rebirths
Sadaa raho Raghupati kay daasaa	 	you will always remain Shri Raghupati's most dedicated disciple.

Tumhare bhajan Ram ko paavai	 	Through hymns sung in devotion to you, one can find Shri Ram
Janam janam kay dukh bisraavai	 	and become free from sufferings of several births.

Anth kaal Raghuvar pu-rr jaa-ee	 	If at the time of death one enters the Divine Abode of Shri Ram,
Jahaan janam Hari-Bakht Kahaa-ee	thereafter in all future births he is born as the Lord's devotee.

Aur Devtaa Chitt na dhara-ee	 	One need not entertain any other deity for Propitiation, as
Hanumat say-ee sarve sukh karehi	devotion of Shri Hanuman alone can give all happiness.

Sankat katai mitay sabh peeraa	 	One is freed from all the sufferings and ill fated contingencies of
Jo sumirai Hanumat Balbeeraa	 	rebirths in the world. One who adores and remembers Shri Hanuman.

Jai Jai Jai, Hanumaan Gosaahee	 	Hail, Hail, Hail, Shri Hanuman, Lord of senses. Let your victory
Kripaa Karahu Gurudev ki  naahin	over the evil be firm and final. Bless me in the capacity as my
 	 				supreme guru (teacher).

Jo satt baar paath karr  ko-ee	 	One who recites Chalisa one hundred times, becomes free from the
Chhutehee bandhi mahaa sukh ho-ee	bondage of life and death and enjoys the highest bliss at last.

Jo yah padhe Hanumaan Chaalisaa	 	All those who recite Hanuman Chalisa (The forty Chaupais)
Hoye siddhi saakhee  Gaureesaa	 	regularly are sure to be benedicted. Such is the evidence of no less a
 	 				witness as Bhagwan Sankar.

Tulsidaas sadaa hari chey-raa	 	Tulsidas as a bonded slave of the Divine Master, stays perpetually at
Keejai naath  Hrdaye mein dey-raa	his feet, he prays "Oh Lord! You enshrine within my heart & soul."

DOHAA

Pavantnai sankat harana,	 	Oh! conqueror of the Wind, Destroyer of all miseries, you are a
Mangal murati roop.	 		symbol of Auspiciousness.
Ram Lakhan Sita sahit,	 		Along with Shri Ram, Lakshman and Sita, reside in my heart.
Hrdaye basahu sur bhoop.	 	Oh! King of Gods.

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