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. ------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------ 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. * * *