Hanuman Chalisa and its importance in Hindu devotion
Hanuman Chalisa and its importance in Hindu devotion
Lyrics with Meaning
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Original
श्री गुरु चरन सरोज रज निज मन मुकुर सुधारि। बरनउ रघुवर बिमल जसु जो दायकु अनुग्रह सारि॥
Transliteration
Shrii guru charan sarōja raj, nija mana mukura sudhāri. Baranau raghuvara bimala jasu, jo dāyaku anugraha sāri.
Meaning / Translation
After cleaning the mirror of my mind with the dust of the lotus feet of the Guru, I describe the unblemished glory of Raghupati, which bestows the most excellent grace.
Chaupai 1
Original
जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुन सागर। जय कपीस तिहु लोक उजागर॥
Transliteration
Jaya hanumāna jñāna guna sāgara, jaya kapīsa tihu loka ujāgara.
Meaning / Translation
Victory to Hanuman, the ocean of wisdom and virtues, victory to the monkey lord, who illuminates the three worlds.
Chaupai 2
Original
रामदूत अतुलित बल धामा। अंजनी पुत्र पवनसुत नामा॥
Transliteration
Rāmadūta atulita bala dhāma, āñjanī putra pavanaputra nāmā.
Meaning / Translation
The messenger of Rama, with unparalleled strength, is known as the son of Anjani and the son of the wind.
Chaupai 3
Original
महावीर विक्रम बजरंगी। कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी॥
Transliteration
Mahāvīra vikrama bajaraṅgī, kumatī nivāra sumatī ke saṅgī.
Meaning / Translation
With great courage and strength, you remove evil thoughts and are the companion of good thoughts.
Chaupai 4
Original
कंचन वरण रुदिर विराजा। कासे केसरीनंदन भजे पवनसुत पावन॥
Transliteration
Kaṅcana varaṇa raudira virājā, kāse kesarī nandana bhaje pavanaputra pāvana.
Meaning / Translation
Your body is golden, and you shine like the blood of the sun. You are the son of the wind, and the son of Kesari, and are pure and holy.
Chaupai 5
Original
हाथ बज्र अरु धूम्र केशा। कांधे मूंज जनेऊ साजे॥
Transliteration
Hātha bajara aru dhūmra keśā, kāndhe mūñja janeū sāje.
Meaning / Translation
You have thunderbolt-like arms, and your hair is as dark as smoke. You wear a sacred thread made of munja grass on your shoulder.
Chaupai 6
Original
शंकर सुवन केसरीनंदन। तेज विराज तेज गुनानंदन॥
Transliteration
Śaṅkara suvana kesarīnandana, teja virāja teja gunānandana.
Meaning / Translation
You are the son of Shiva, the son of Kesari, with a radiant body, and you are the embodiment of the qualities of light and joy.
Chaupai 7
Original
विद्यावान गुनी अति चातुर। राम काज करिबे को आतुर॥
Transliteration
Vidyāvāna gunī ati chātura, rāma kāja karibe ko ātura.
Meaning / Translation
You are knowledgeable, virtuous, and very clever. You are eager to do the work of Rama.
Chaupai 8
Original
प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया। राम लखन सीता मन बसिया॥
Transliteration
Prabhu caritra sunibe ko rasīyā, rāma lakhaṇa sītā mana basiyā.
Meaning / Translation
You are fond of hearing the stories of the Lord, and your mind is always absorbed in the thoughts of Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita.
Chaupai 9
Original
सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सिय हरि लच्छन। तखन ही दिखावा भयो मोहि॥
Transliteration
Sūkṣma rūpa dhari sīya harī lachchhana, takhana hī dikhāvā bhayo mohi.
Meaning / Translation
Assuming a tiny form, you showed me the vision of Sita and Hari at that very moment.
Chaupai 10
Original
बिड़े ही रूप करिबे सुर खग। जाये मिली रामचंद्र के द्वारा॥
Transliteration
Biḍe hī rūpa karibe sura khaga, jāye milī rāmacandra ke dvārā.
Meaning / Translation
You transformed yourself into a small monkey, and became the messenger between the gods and the birds, and reached the door of Rama.
Chaupai 11
Original
सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना। तुम रक्षक काहू को डरना॥
Transliteration
Saba sukha lahai tumhārī śaraṇā, tuma rakṣaka kāhu ko ḍarnā.
Meaning / Translation
By taking refuge in you, one gets all happiness, and with you as a protector, one has no fear.
Chaupai 12
Original
आपन तेज सम्हारा रच्छा। सुमिरि औं अंगद गवयउ॥
Transliteration
Āpana teja samhārā racchā, sumiri au aṅgada gavayau.
Meaning / Translation
You controlled your own power, and remembered Angada and others.
Chaupai 13
Original
जीवत ना ताही मरणा। होके सादर दिन जानी॥
Transliteration
Jīvata nā tāhī maraṇā, hoke sādara dina jānī.
Meaning / Translation
Neither living nor dead, but with great respect, I consider you as my humble servant.
Chaupai 14
Original
प्रभु श्रीराम तुम समाना। तुम समान राम दूसरा ना॥
Transliteration
Prabhu śrīrāma tuma samānā, tuma samānā rāma dūsara nā.
Meaning / Translation
You are equal to Lord Rama, and there is no one else equal to you, or to Rama.
Chaupai 15
Original
अस कहि श्रीपति कंठ लगावे। सीता पति राम सीता मिलावे॥
Transliteration
Asa kahi śrīpati kaṇṭha lagāve, sītā pati rāma sītā milāve.
Meaning / Translation
Saying this, Lord Rama hugged Hanuman, and arranged for him to meet Sita.
Chaupai 16
Original
नमो नमो जै जै जै हनुमाना। कृपा करो गुरुदेव की न ai॥
Transliteration
Namō namō jai jai jai hanumānā, kṛpā karō gurudēva kī nāi.
Meaning / Translation
Salutations to you, Hanuman, victory to you. Please bestow your mercy, O Lord, the supreme Guru.
Dohaa
Original
दोहा श्री गुरु चरन सरोज रज निज मन मुकुर सुधारि। बरनउ रघुवर बिमल जसु जो दायकु अनुग्रह सारि॥
Transliteration
Dohā śrī guru charan sarōja raj, nija mana mukura sudhāri. Baranau raghuvara bimala jasu, jo dāyaku anugraha sāri.
Meaning / Translation
After cleaning the mirror of my mind with the dust of the lotus feet of the Guru, I describe the unblemished glory of Raghupati, which bestows the most excellent grace.