The Hanuman Chalisa is a Hindu devotional sacred hymn addressed to Lord Hanuman. It is traditionally believed to have been authored by 16th-century poet Goswami Tulsidas in the Awadhi language (a dialect of the Hindi dialect continuum), and is his best known sacred text apart from the Ramcharitmanas.
”Chalisa” is derived from “chalis”, which means the number 40 in Hindi, as the Hanuman Chalisa has 40 verses (ignoring the couplets at the beginning and at the end).
Hanuman is a monkey god. He is a great devotee and noble hero of Rama (avatar of Vishnu) of the Ramayana.
He is a provider of courage, hope, knowledge, devotion and intellect. He is pictured as a robust monkey holding a gada (mace), which signifies bravery and having a picture of Lord Rama tattooed on his chest which is a sign of his adoration to Lord Rama.
He is also called Mahaveera (the great hero) or Bajarangbali or Pavan-suta (son of air).
Hanuman chalisa lyrics and translation in English:
Invocation
Shri Guru Charana Saroja Raj
Nij mane mukure sudhar
Varnao Raghuvar Vimal Jasu
Jo dayaku phal char.
After purifying the mirror of my mind with the pollen dust of holy Guru’s Lotus feet. I Profess the pure, untainted glory of Shri Raghuvar which grants the four-fold fruits of life.(Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha).
Budhi Heena Tanu Janike
Sumirau Pawana Kumar
Bal budhi Vidyaa dehu mohe
Harahu Kalesa bikaara.
Fully aware of the deficiency of my intelligence, I focus my attention on Pavan Kumar and humbly ask for strength, intelligence and true knowledge to cure me of all blemishes, causing pain.
Verses
1.Jai Hanumaan gyan gun sagar
Jai Kapeesha tihun lok ujagar.
Hail to Hanuman! Ocean of Wisdom. All hail to you O’Kapisa! You illuminate all the 3 worlds with your glory.
2.Ram doot atulit bal dhama
Anjani-putra Pawanasuta sut nama.
You are the divine messenger of Shri Ram. The repository of boundless strength, though known only as Son of Pavan, born of Anjani.
3.Mahavir Vikram Bajrangi
Kumati niwaara sumati Ke sangi.
With Limbs as sturdy as Vajra, you are brave and valiant. On you attends good Wisdom and Sense. You dispel the darkness of evil thoughts.
4.Kanchan varan viraj subesa
Kaanana Kundal Kunchit Kesa.
Your physique is beautiful golden colored and your dress is beautiful. You wear charming ear rings and have long curly hair.
5.Hath Vajra Aur Dhuvaje Viraje
Kandhe moonja janehu sajai.
You have in your hand a lightening bolt along with a victory kesari (flag) and wear the sacred thread on your shoulder.
6.Sankar suvan kesri Nandan
Tej prataapa maha jag vandan
As a descendant of Lord Sankar, you are a pride and comfort of Shri Kesari. With the lustre of your Vast Sway, you are propitiated all over the universe.
7.Vidyavan guni ati chatur
Raama kaj karibe ko aatur .
You are the repository of learning, virtuous and fully accomplished, always keen to carry out the behest’s of Lord Ram.
8.Prabu charitra sunibe ko rasiya
Raama Lakhan Sita man Basiya.
You are an avid listener, always so keen to listen to the narration of Lord Ram’s Life Stories. Your heart is filled with what Lord Rama stood for. You therefore always dwell in the hearts of Lord Ram, Sita and Lakshman.
9.Sukshma roop dhari Siyahi dikhava
Bikata roop dhari lanka jarava.
You appeared before Sita in a Diminutive form and spoke to her in humility. You pretended an awesome form and struck terror by setting Lanka on fire.
10.Bhima roop dhari asur sanghare
Ramachandra ke kaj sanvaare.
With over-whelming might you destroyed the demons (asuras) and performed all tasks assigned to you by Lord Ram with great skill.
11.Laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye
Shri Raghuvir Harashi ur laye.
You brought Sanjivan and restored Lakshman back to life, Shri Ram cheerfully embraced you with his heart full of joy.
12.Raghupati Kinhi bahuta badai
Tum mam priye Bharat-hi sam bhai.
Shri Raghupati (Shri Rama) lustily extolled your excellence and said to me: „You are as close to me as my own brother Bharat.”
13.Sahas badan tumharo yash gaave
Asa kahi Shripati kanth lagaave.
Thousands of sentient beings are chanting hymns of your glories; saying thus, Lord Rama warmly hugged him.
14.Sankadik Brahmadi Muneesa
Naarada Sarad sahit Aheesa.
When prophets like Sanka, even the Sage like Lord Brahma, the great hermit Narad himself, Ahisha and Goddess Saraswati.
15.Yam Kuber Digpal Jahan te
Kabi kovid kahi sake kahan te.
Even Yamraj, Kuber and the Digpals have been vying with one another in offering homage to your glories. How then, can a mere poet give competent expression of your super perfection.
16.Tum upkar Sugreevahin keenha
Rama milaye rajpad deenha.
You rendered a great service to Sugriv. You merged him with Lord Rama and he installed him on the Royal Throne.
17.Tumharo mantra Vibheeshan mana
Lankeshwara Bhaye Sub jag jana.
By heeding your advice, Vibhishan became Lord of Lanka. This is well known all over the Universe.
18.Yug sahastra jojana par Bhanu
Leelyo tahi madhur phal janu.
On your own you rushed upon the Sun, which is at a phenomenal distance of thousands of miles, thinking it to be a sweet heavenly fruit.
19.Prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahee
Jaladhi laanghi gaye achraj nahee.
Carrying the Lord’s Signet Ring in your mouth, there is barely any wonder that you easily leap beyond the ocean.
20.Durgaam kaj jagat ke jete
Sugam anugraha tumhre tete.
The responsibility of all difficult tasks of the world become light with your kind grace.
21.Ram dware tum rakhvare,
Hota na agya binu paisare.
You are the guard at the door of Lord Rama’s Divine Abode. No one can enter it without your permission.
22.Sub sukh lahai tumhari sarna
Tuma rakshak kahu ko dar na
All comforts of the world lie at your feet. The practitioner enjoy all celestial pleasures and feel fearless under your benign Protection.
23.Aapan tej samharo aapai
Teenon lok hank te kanpai.
You alone are befitted to transport your own splendid valor. All the 3 worlds (entire universe) earthquake at your thunderous call.
24.Bhoot pisach Nikat nahin aavai
Mahaabeera jab naam sunavai.
All the ghosts, demons and evil forces keep away, with the basic mention of your great name, O’Mahaveer!
25.Nase rog harai sab peera
Japata nirantar Hanumant beera.
All diseases, suffering and pain disappear on reciting daily Shri Hanuman’s holy name.
26.Sankat se Hanuman chudavai
Mana Krama Vachan dyan jo lavai.
Those who remember Shri Hanuman in thought, deeds and words and with Faith and Sincerity, are rescued from all crises in life.
27.Sub par Ram tapasvee raja
Tin ke kaj sakal Tum saja.
All who hail, adore, worship and have faith in Lord Rama as the Supreme Lord and the king of forgiveness. You make all their difficult assignments very easy.
28.Aur manorath jo koi lavai
Soee amit jeevan phal pavai.
Whosoever comes to you for fulfillment of any desire with sincerity and true faith, Will he alone secure the imperishable fruit of human life.
29.Charon Yug partap tumhara
Hai parasidha jagat ujiyara.
All through the 4 ages your magnificent glory is acclaimed wide and far. Your fame is Radiantly acclaimed all over the Universe.
30.Sadhu Sant ke tum Rakhware
Asura nikandan Ram dulhare.
You are protector and the guardian angel of Saints and Sages and destroy all Asuras (Demons). You are the angelic darling of Lord Rama.
31.Ashta sidhi nav nidhi ke dhata
Us var deen Janki mata.
You can give to any one, any yogic power of Eight Siddhis (spirituals powers) and Nine Nidhis. This blessing has been conferred upon you by Mother Janki.
32.Ram rasayan tumhare pasa
Sadaa raho Raghupati ke dasa.
You own the power of devotion to Shri Ram. In all reincarnations you will always remain Shri Raghupati’s most dedicated follower.
33.Tumhare bhajan Ram ko pavai
Janama janam ke dukh bisravai.
Through sacred hymns sung in devotion to you, one can find Lord Rama and become liberated from sufferings of several births.
34.Anth kaal Raghuvir pur jayee
Jahaan janam Hari-Bakht Kahayee.
If at the time of death one enters the Divine Abode of Lord Rama, thereafter in all forthcoming births he is born as the Lord’s devotee.
35.Aur Devta Chit na dharehi
Hanumata se hi sarve sukh karehi.
One need not entertain any other deity for Propitiation, as devotion of Shri Hanuman alone can give all the bliss.
36.Sankat kate mite sab peera
Jo sumire Hanumat Balbeera.
One is liberated from all the sufferings and ill fated contingencies of rebirths in the creation. One who adores and remembers Lord Hanuman.
37.Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosahin
Kripaa Karahu Gurudev ki nyahin.
Hail, Hail, Hail, Shri Hanuman, Lord of senses. Let your victory over the evil be final and firm. Bless me in the capacity as my supreme guru (spiritual teacher).
38.Jo sat bar path kare kohi
Chootahi bandhi maha sukh hohi.
One who chants this Chalisa one hundred times, becomes liberated from the bondage of death and life and enjoys the highest happiness at last.
39.Jo yah padhe Hanuman Chalisa
Hoya siddhi sakhi Gaureesa.
All individuals who chant Hanuman Chalisa regularly are sure to be benedicted. Such is the proof of no less a witness as Bhagwan Sankar.
40.Tulsidas sada hari chera
Keejai Naata Hrdaye mein dera.
Tulsidas as a humble devotee of the Divine Master, stays constant at his feet, he prays “Oh Lord! You enshrine in my soul and heart.”
Pavantnai sankat haran,
Mangal murti roop.
Raama Lakhana Sita sahit,
Hrdaye basahu sur bhoopa.
Oh! conqueror of the Wind, Destroyer of all miseries, you are an eternal symbol of Auspiciousness. Along with Lord Rama, Sita and, Lakshman reside in my heart. Oh! King of Gods.
Listen on insightstate more amazing chants, like: Blue Tara Mantra, Mool Mantar or Laxmi Mantra.
Image source – YouTube
The post Hanuman Chalisa Lyrics and Translation in English appeared first on Insight state.