Hanuman Chalisa
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 22 sections
Hanuman Chalisa Meaning
Doha
Original
श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज निज मन मुकुर सुधारि। बरनउँ रघुवर बिमल जसु जो दायकु अनुग्रह सारि॥
Transliteration
Shreeguru charan saroj raj, Nij man mukur sudhari, Baranaun Raghuvar bimal yashu, Jo dayaku anugrah saari
Meaning / Translation
After purifying my mind with the dust of the lotus feet of my Guru, I describe the unblemished glory of the Lord of Raghu dynasty, which bestows the greatest favor on me.
Chowpai 1
Original
जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुन सागर। जलनिधि विशेषि राम काज करibe को आति धारि॥
Transliteration
Jai Hanuman gyaan gun sagar, Jalnidhi visheshi Ram kaj karibe ko aati dhaari
Meaning / Translation
Victory to Lord Hanuman, the ocean of knowledge and virtues, who is especially adept in the service of Lord Rama and can accomplish any task with ease.
Chowpai 2
Original
राम लखन सीता सहित मिलु, मोहि भयउ प्रनति पाहि॥
Transliteration
Ram Lakhan Seeta sahit milu, Mohi bhayau pranati pahi
Meaning / Translation
I am able to meet Lord Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita, and my fears are dispelled, and I am blessed with their divine vision.
Chowpai 3
Original
हाथ वज्र औ ध्वजा बिराजे, काँधे मूँज जनेऊ साजे॥
Transliteration
Haath vajra au dhwaja biraje, Kandhe moonj janeu saaje
Meaning / Translation
Lord Hanuman carries a thunderbolt in one hand and a flag in the other, and wears a sacred thread made of munja grass across his shoulder.
Chowpai 4
Original
शंकर सुवन केसरीनन्दन, तेज वती मृत्यु प्रहरि॥
Transliteration
Shankar suvan kesarinandan, Tej vati mrityu prahari
Meaning / Translation
He is the son of Kesari and Anjani, and the embodiment of Lord Shiva, with a radiant aura that can dispel death itself.
Chowpai 5
Original
बिद्यबान गुनी अति चतुर, राम काज करिबे को आतुर॥
Transliteration
Vidyaban guni ati chatur, Ram kaj karibe ko aatur
Meaning / Translation
Lord Hanuman is a learned scholar, virtuous, and extremely clever, and is always eager to serve Lord Rama.
Chowpai 6
Original
प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया, राम लखन सीता मन बसिया॥
Transliteration
Prabhu charitr sunibe ko rasiya, Ram Lakhan Seeta man basiya
Meaning / Translation
He is enchanted by listening to the stories of Lord Rama, and has Lord Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita dwelling in his heart.
Chowpai 7
Original
सूक्ष्म रूप धरि लै सिया उर, लै जै पारस परसुराम सुर॥
Transliteration
Sookshm roop dhari lei siya ur, Lei jai paras parshuram sur
Meaning / Translation
He assumes a tiny form and enters the heart of Sita, and then assumes a gigantic form to fight against the gods and Parasurama.
Chowpai 8
Original
भीम रूप धरि असुर संहारे, रामचन्द्र की सरन पधारे॥
Transliteration
Bheem roop dhari asur sanhare, Ramchandra ki saran padhare
Meaning / Translation
He assumes a gigantic form and annihilates the demons, and takes refuge in the lotus feet of Lord Rama.
Chowpai 9
Original
राम रूप लिंग करिबे रिसाई, संजीवन लै जाते बिरसाई॥
Transliteration
Ram roop ling karibe risai, Sanjivan lei jate birsai
Meaning / Translation
He assumes the form of Lord Rama and gets angry, and brings the Sanjivani herb to revive Lakshmana.
Chowpai 10
Original
लाय संजीवन हेम वेता, हरि अकेले कीन्हा सहाय॥
Transliteration
Lai sanjivan hem vet, Hari akela kina sahay
Meaning / Translation
He brings the Sanjivani herb, and Lord Hari (Rama) alone is able to accomplish this great feat with his help.
Chowpai 11
Original
लखन प्रान उबारि गुरु प्रसादि, आजिर न टरे ताहि सम सादि॥
Transliteration
Lakhan pran ubari guru prasadi, Aajir na tare tai sam sadi
Meaning / Translation
Lord Hanuman revives Lakshmana with the blessings of his Guru, and no one can equal him in this feat.
Chowpai 12
Original
रावण कोटि सुनिरबार सुसाहि, संग्राम जित खलकट भुज दले॥
Transliteration
Ravan koti sunirbar susahi, Sangram jit khalakat bhuj dale
Meaning / Translation
He kills the powerful demons and wins the battle, and with his strong arms, he uproots the army of Ravana.
Chowpai 13
Original
तुम्हरे भजन राम को पावै, जनम जनम के दुख बिसरावै॥
Transliteration
Tumhare bhajan Ram ko pawai, Janam janam ke dukh bisarawai
Meaning / Translation
By worshiping you, one can attain Lord Rama and forget the sorrows of many births.
Chowpai 14
Original
अntकाल रघुपति पुर जाई, जहाँ जन्म हरि भक्त kahai॥
Transliteration
Antkal Raghuapti pur jai, Jahan janm Hari bhakt kahai
Meaning / Translation
At the time of death, one attains the abode of Lord Rama, where one is known as a devotee of Lord Hari.
Chowpai 15
Original
और देवता चित्त न धरई, हनुमत से ही सर्व सुख करई॥
Transliteration
Aur devta chitt na dhari, Hanumat se hi sarv sukh kari
Meaning / Translation
One should not worship any other deity, and by worshiping Lord Hanuman, one can attain all happiness.
Chowpai 16
Original
संकट काटे मिटे सब पीरा, जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा॥
Transliteration
Sankat kate mite sab pira, Jo sumirai Hanumat balbira
Meaning / Translation
All the troubles and pains are dispelled by remembering the powerful Lord Hanuman.
Chowpai 17
Original
जै जै जै हनुमान गोसाईं, कृपा करी गुरु धिन जाई॥
Transliteration
Jai jai jai Hanuman gosai, Kripa kari guru dhin jai
Meaning / Translation
Victory to Lord Hanuman, the Lord of the monkeys, who is the embodiment of Lord Rama and is merciful to his devotees.
Chowpai 18
Original
जो शतबार पाठ कर कोई, छूटहि बंदी म哈सुख होई॥
Transliteration
Jo shatbar path kar koi, Chhutahi bandi maha sukh hoi
Meaning / Translation
If anyone recites this hymn a hundred times, they will be released from bondage and attain great happiness.
Chowpai 19
Original
जो यह पाठ करे कोइ डरपै, सो गति पावै अकल्प अविनाशि॥
Transliteration
Jo yah path kare koi darpai, So gati pawai akalp avinashi
Meaning / Translation
If anyone recites this hymn with faith, they will attain the ultimate state, which is imperishable and beyond human comprehension.
Chowpai 20
Original
तुलसीदास सदा हरिचेरा, कीजै नाता हृदय मंह परि॥
Transliteration
Tulsidas sada harichera, Kijai nata hriday manh pari
Meaning / Translation
Tulsidas, the servant of Lord Hari, says that one should always keep Lord Hanuman in their heart.
Doha
Original
पवनतनय संकट हरन, मंगल मूरति रूप। राम लखन सीता सहित, हृदय बसि येहि दूप॥
Transliteration
Pavan tanay sankat haran, mangal murati roop, Ram Lakhan Seeta sahit, hriday basi yehi dhoop
Meaning / Translation
Lord Hanuman, the son of the wind god, is the remover of all troubles, and his form is auspicious, and he dwells in the heart along with Lord Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita.