The Hanuman Chalisa is one of the most revered hymns in Hinduism, dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the embodiment of strength, devotion, and wisdom. Composed by the saint-poet Tulsidas in the 16th century, this 40-verse hymn is written in Awadhi language and holds immense spiritual significance. It is believed that chanting the Hanuman Chalisa brings courage, removes obstacles, and protects devotees from negative energies.

Historical Background

The Hanuman Chalisa was composed during the Bhakti movement by Goswami Tulsidas, who also authored the Ramcharitmanas. According to legend, Tulsidas wrote the Chalisa while imprisoned by Mughal emperor Akbar. In his devotion, he invoked Lord Hanuman, who appeared and freed him. Since then, the Chalisa has been considered a powerful prayer for protection and liberation.

Benefits of Reciting Hanuman Chalisa

1. Mental Strength & Courage: Removes fear, anxiety, and stress.
2. Protection from Negative Forces: Believed to ward off evil spirits and negative energies.
3. Health & Vitality: Improves focus and energy levels.
4. Spiritual Growth: Deepens devotion and connection with divine consciousness.
5. Success in Endeavors: Helps overcome obstacles and achieve goals.

Scientific Perspective on Mantra Chanting

Modern research suggests that mantra chanting:

• Reduces Stress: Repetitive sound vibrations calm the nervous system.
• Improves Focus: Enhances cognitive function and mindfulness.
• Balances Heart Rate & Breathing: Creates a meditative state.
• Positive Neuroplasticity: Strengthens neural pathways associated with peace and resilience.

Hanuman Chalisa in English and with Description in English

Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj After cleansing the mirror of my mind with the pollen

Nij mane mukure sudhar 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 dayaku phal char fold fruits of life.(Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha).

Budhi Hin Tanu Janike Fully aware of the deficiency of my intelligence, I

Sumirau Pavan Kumar concentrate my attention on Pavan Kumar and humbly

Bal budhi Vidya dehu mohe ask for strength, intelligence and true knowledge to

Harahu Kalesa Vikar relieve me of all blemishes, causing pain.

JaiHanumangyangunsagar Victory to thee, O’Hanuman! Ocean of Wisdom-All

JaiKapistihunlokujagar hail to you O’Kapisa! (fountain-head of power,wisdom and Shiva-Shakti) You illuminate all the three worlds (Entire cosmos) with your glory.

Ramdootatulitbaldhama You are the divine messenger of Shri Ram.

Anjani-putraPavansutnama repository of immeasurable strength, though known only as Son of Pavan (Wind), born of Anjani.

MahavirVikramBajrangi With Limbs as sturdy as Vajra (The mace of God Indra)

KumatinivarsumatiKesangi you are valiant and brave. On you attends good Sense and Wisdom. You dispel the darkness of evil thoughts.

Kanchanvaranvirajsubesa Your physique is beautiful golden coloured and your dress

KananKundalKunchitKesa is pretty. You wear ear rings and have long curly hair.

HathVajraAurDhuvajeViraje You carry in your hand a lightening bolt along with a victory

Kandhemoonjjanehusajai (kesari) flag and wear the sacred thread on your shoulder.

SankarsuvankesriNandan As a descendant of Lord Sankar, you are a comfort and pride

Tejpratapmahajagvandan of Shri Kesari. With the lustre of your Vast Sway, you are propitiated all over the universe.

Vidyavanguniatichatur You are the repository of learning, virtuous and fully accom-

Ramkajkaribekoaatur plished, always keen to carry out the behest’s of Shri Ram.

Prabucharitrasunibekorasiya You are an ardent listener, always so keen to listen to the

RamLakhanSitamanBasiya 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.

SukshmaroopdhariSiyahidikhava You appeared before Sita in a Diminutive form and spoke to

Vikatroopdharilankajarava her in humility. You assumed an awesome form and struck terror by setting Lanka on fire.

Bhimaroopdhariasursanghare With over-whelming might you destroyed the Asuras

Ramachandra ke kaj sanvare (demons) and performed all tasks assigned to you by Shri Ram with great skill.

LayeSanjivanLakhanJiyaye You brought Sanjivan (A herb that revives life) and restored

ShriRaghuvirHarashiurlaye Lakshman back to life, Shri Raghuvir (Shri Ram) cheerfully embraced you with his heart full of joy.

RaghupatiKinhibahutbadai Shri Raghupati (Shri Ram) lustily extolled your excellence and

TummampriyeBharat-hisambhai said: “You are as dear to me as my own brother Bharat.”

Sahasbadantumharoyashgaave Thousands of living beings are chanting hymns of your glories;

UskahiShripatikanthlagaave saying thus, Shri Ram warmly hugged him (Shri Hanuman).

SankadikBrahmadiMuneesa When prophets like Sanka, even the Sage like Lord Brahma,

NaradSaradsahitAheesa the great hermit Narad himself, Goddess Saraswati and Ahisha (one of immeasurable dimensions).

YamKuberDigpalJahante Even Yamraj (God of Death) Kuber (God of Wealth) and the

Kavikovidkahisakekahante 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 Sugreevahin keenha You rendered a great service to Sugriv. You united him with

Ram milaye rajpad deenha Shri Ram and he installed him on the Royal Throne. By heeding

Tumharo mantra Vibheeshan mana your advice, Vibhishan became Lord of Lanka. This is known

Lankeshwar Bhaye Sub jag jana all over the Universe.

YugsahastrajojanparBhanu On your own you dashed upon the Sun, which is at a fabulous

Leelyotahimadhurphaljanu distance of thousands of miles, thinking it to be a sweet luscious fruit.

Prabhumudrikamelimukhmahee Carrying the Lord’s Signet Ring in your mouth, there is

Jaladhilanghigayeachrajnahee hardly any wonder that you easily leapt across the ocean.

Durgaamkajjagatkejete The burden of all difficult tasks of the world become light

Sugamanugrahatumhretete with your kind grace.

Ramdwaretumrakhvare, You are the sentry at the door of Shri Ram’s Divine Abode.

Hoatnaagyabinupaisare No one can enter it without your permission,

Subsukhlahaitumharisarna All comforts of the world lie at your feet. The devotees enjoy all

Tumrakshakkahukodar na divine pleasures and feel fearless under your benign Protection.

Aapantejsamharoaapai You alone are befitted to carry your own splendid valour. All the

Teenhonlokhanktekanpai three worlds (entire universe) tremor at your thunderous call.

BhootpisachNikatnahinaavai All the ghosts, demons and evil forces keep away, with the

Mahavirjabnaamsunavai sheer mention of your great name, O’Mahaveer!!

Naserogharaisab peera All diseases, pain and suffering disappear on reciting regularly

JapatnirantarHanumantbeera Shri Hanuman’s holy name.

SankatseHanumanchudavai Those who remember Shri Hanuman in thought, words and deeds

ManKaramVachandyanjolavai with Sincerity and Faith, are rescued from all crises in life.

SubparRamtapasveeraja All who hail, worship and have faith in Shri Ram as the Supreme

TinkekajsakalTum saja Lord and the king of penance. You make all their difficult tasks very easy.

Aurmanorathjokoilavai Whosoever comes to you for fulfillment of any desire with faith

Sohi amit jeevan phal pavai and sincerity, Will he alone secure the imperishable fruit of human life.

CharonYugpartaptumhara All through the four ages your magnificent glory is acclaimed far

Haipersidhjagatujiyara and wide. Your fame is Radiantly acclaimed all over the Cosmos.

SadhuSantketumRakhware You are Saviour and the guardian angel of Saints and Sages and

AsurnikandanRamdulhare destroy all Demons. You are the angelic darling of Shri Ram.

Ashtasidhinavnidhikedhata You can grant to any one, any yogic power of Eight Siddhis

UsvardeenJankimata (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.

Ramrasayantumharepasa You possess the power of devotion to Shri Ram. In all rebirths

SadarahoRaghupatikedasa you will always remain Shri Raghupati’s most dedicated disciple.

TumharebhajanRamkopavai Through hymns sung in devotion to you, one can find Shri Ram

Janamjanamkedukhbisravai and become free from sufferings of several births.

AnthkaalRaghuvirpurjayee If at the time of death one enters the Divine Abode of Shri Ram,

JahanjanamHari-BakhtKahayee thereafter in all future births he is born as the Lord’s devotee.

AurDevtaChitnadharehi One need not entertain any other deity for Propitiation, as

Hanumanthsehisarvesukhkarehi devotion of Shri Hanuman alone can give all happiness.

Sankatkatemitesabpeera One is freed from all the sufferings and ill fated contingencies of

JosumiraiHanumatBalbeera rebirths in the world. One who adores and remembers Shri Hanuman.

JaiJaiJaiHanumanGosahin Hail, Hail, Hail, Shri Hanuman, Lord of senses. Let your victory

KripaKarahuGurudevkinyahin over the evil be firm and final. Bless me in the capacity as my supreme guru (teacher).

Josatbarpathkarekohi One who recites Chalisa one hundred times, becomes free from the

Chutehibandhimahasukhhohi bondage of life and death and enjoys the highest bliss at last.

JoyahpadheHanumanChalisa All those who recite Hanuman Chalisa (The forty Chaupais)

HoyesiddhisakhiGaureesa regularly are sure to be benedicted. Such is the evidence of no less a witness as Bhagwan Sankar.

Tulsidassadaharichera Tulsidas as a bonded slave of the Divine Master, stays perpetually at

KeejaiDasHrdayemeindera his feet, he prays “Oh Lord! You enshrine within my heart & soul.”

Pavantnaisankatharan, Oh! conqueror of the Wind, Destroyer of all miseries, you are a

Mangalmurtiroop. symbol of Auspiciousness.

RamLakhanSitasahit, Along with Shri Ram, Lakshman and Sita, reside in my heart.

Hrdayebasahusurbhoop. Oh! King of Gods.