श्रीगुरु चरण् सरोजरज, निजमनमुकुर सुधार ।
बरणौ रघुबर बिमल यश, जो दायक फलचार ॥

Shrii-Guru Carann Saroja-Raja, Nija-Mana-Mukura Sudhaara |
Barannau Raghu-Bara Bimala Yasha, Jo Daayaka Phala-Caara ||

Meaning:
With the Dust of the Lotus Feet of Sri Gurudeva, I Clean the Mirror of my Mind.
I Narrate the Sacred Glory of Sri Raghubar (Sri Rama Chandra), who Bestows the Four Fruits of Life (Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha).

बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके, सुमिरौं पवन कुमार ।
बल बुद्धिविद्या देहु मोहिं, हरहु कलेश विकार ॥

Buddhi-Hiina Tanu Jaanike, Sumirau Pavan Kumaar |
Bala Buddhi-Vidyaa Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesha Vikaar ||

Meaning:
Considering Myself as Ignorant, I Meditate on You, O Pavan Kumar (Hanuman).
Bestow on me Strength, Wisdom and Knowledge, and Remove my Afflictions and Blemishes.

जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुण सागर ।
जै कपीस तिहुँलोक उजागर ॥

Jay Hanumaan Jnaan Gunn Saagar |
Jai Kapiis Tihu-Lok Ujaagar ||

Meaning:
Victory to You, O Hanuman, Who is the Ocean of Wisdom and Virtue,
Victory to the Lord of the Monkeys, Who is the Enlightener of the Three Worlds.

रामदूत अतुलित बलधामा ।
अंजनि-पुत्र पवन-सुत नामा ॥

Raama-Duut Atulit Bala-Dhaamaa | ,br>
Anjani-Putra Pavan-Sut Naamaa ||

Meaning:
You are the Messenger of Sri Rama possessing Immeasurable Strength,
You are Known as Anjani-Putra (son of Anjani) and Pavana-Suta (son of Pavana, the wind-god).

महाबीर बिक्रम बजरंगी ।
कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी ॥

Mahaa-biir Bikrama Bajarangii |
Kumati Nivaar Sumati Ke Sangii ||

Meaning:
You are a Great Hero, extremely Valiant, and body as strong as Thunderbolt,
You are the Dispeller of Evil Thoughts and Companion of Good Sense and Wisdom.

कंचन बरण बिराज सुबेशा ।
कानन कुंडल कुंचित केशा ॥

Kancan Barann Biraaj Subeshaa |
Kaanan Kunddala Kuncita Keshaa ||

Meaning:
You possess a Golden Hue, and you are Neatly Dressed,
You wear Ear-Rings and have beautiful Curly Hair.

हाथ बज्र औ ध्वजा बिराजै ।
काँधे मूँज जनेऊ साजै ॥

Haath Bajra Au Dhvajaa Biraajai |
Kaandhe Muuj Janeuu Saajai ||

Meaning:
You hold the Thunderbolt and the Flag in your Hands.
You wear the Sacred Thread across your Shoulder.

शंकर-सुवन केशरी-नन्दन ।
तेज प्रताप महा जग-वंदन ॥

Shankar-Suvan Kesharii-Nandan |
Teja Prataap Mahaa Jag-Vandan ||

Meaning:
You are the Incarnation of Lord Shiva and Son of Kesari,
You are Adored by the whole World on account of your Great Strength and Courage.

विद्यावान गुणी अति चातुर ।
राम काज करिबे को आतुर ॥

Vidyaavaan Gunnii Ati Caatur |
Raam Kaaj Karibe Ko Aatur ||

Meaning:
You are Learned, Virtuous and Extremely Intelligent, You are always Eager to
do the Works of Sri Rama.

प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया ।
रामलषण सीता मन बसिया ॥

Prabhu Caritra Sunibe Ko Rasiyaa |
Raamalassann Siitaa Man Basiyaa ||

Meaning:
You Delight in Listening to the Glories of Sri Rama, You have Sri Rama, Sri
Lakshmana and Devi Sita Dwelling in your Heart.

सूक्ष्म रूपधरि सियहिं दिखावा ।
विकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा ॥

Suukssma Ruupadhari Siyahi Dikhaavaa |
Vikatt Ruup Dhari Lamka Jaraavaa ||

Meaning:
You Appeared before Devi Sita Assuming a Diminutive Form (in Lanka), You
Assumed an Awesome Form and Burnt Lanka.

भीम रूप धरि असुर सँहारे ।
रामचन्द्र के काज सँवारे ॥

Bhiim Ruup Dhari Asur Samhaare |
Raamacandra Ke Kaaj Samvaare ||

Meaning:
You Assumed a Gigantic Form and Destroyed the Demons, Thereby Accomplishing
the Task of Sri Rama.

लाय सजीवन लखन जियाये ।
श्री रघुबीर हरषि उर लाये ॥

Laay Sajiivan Lakhan Jiyaaye |
Shrii Raghubiir Harassi Ur Laaye ||

Meaning:
You Brought the Sanjivana herb and Revived Sri Lakshmana. Because of this
Sri Rama Embraced You overflowing with Joy.

रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बडाई ।
तुम मम प्रिय भरतहिसम भाई ॥

Raghupati Kiinhii Bahut Baddaaii |
Tum Mam Priya Bharatahisam Bhaaii ||

Meaning:
Sri Rama Praised You Greatly, And said: “You are as dear to me as my brother
Bharata”.

सहस बदन तुम्हरो यश गावैं ।
अस कहि श्रीपति कण्ठ लगावैं ॥

Sahas Badan Tumharo Yash Gaavai |
As Kahi Shriipati Kanntth Lagaavai ||

Meaning:
“The Thousand Headed Seshnag Sings Your Glory”, Said Sri Rama to You taking
you in his Embrace.

सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीशा ।
नारद शारद सहित अहीशा ॥

Sanakaadik Brahmaadi Muniishaa |
Naarad Shaarad Sahit Ahiishaa ||

Meaning:
Sanaka and other Sages, Lord Brahma and other Gods, Narada, Devi Saraswati
and Seshnag …

यम कुबेर दिगपाल जहाँते ।
कवि कोविद कहि सकैं कहाँते ॥

Yam Kuber Digapaal Jahaate |
Kavi Kovid Kahi Sakai Kahaate ||

Meaning:
Yama (god of death), Kubera (god of wealth), Digpalas (the guardian
deities), Poets and Scholars have not been able to Describe Your Glories in
full.

तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीन्हा ।
राम मिलाय राजपद दीन्हा ॥

Tum Upakaar Sugriivahi Kiinhaa |
Raam Milaay Raajapad Diinhaa ||

Meaning:
You Rendered a great Help to Sugriva. You Introduced him to Sri Rama and
thereby Gave back his Kingdom.

तुम्हरो मंत्र विभीषण माना ।
लंकेश्वर भये सब जग जाना ॥

Tumharo Mamtra Vibhiissann Maanaa |
Lamkeshvar Bhaye Sab Jag Jaanaa ||

Meaning:
Vibhisana Followed your Advice, And the Whole World Knows that he became the
King of Lanka.

युग सहस्र योजन पर भानू ।
लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू ॥

Yuga Sahasra Yojana Para Bhaanuu |
Liilyo Taahi Madhura Phala Jaanuu ||

Meaning:
The Sun which was at a distance of Sixteen Thousand Miles, You Swallowed It
(the Sun) thinking it to be a Sweet Fruit.

प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं ।
जलधि लाँधि गये अचरजनाहीं ॥

Prabhu Mudrikaa Meli Mukh Maahii |
Jaladhi Laadhi Gaye Acarajanaahii ||

Meaning:
Carrying Lord Sri Rama’s Ring in your Mouth, You Crossed the Ocean, no
Wonder in that.

दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते ।
सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते ॥

Durgam Kaaja Jagat Ke Jete |
Sugam Anugrah Tumhare Tete ||

Meaning:
All the Difficult Tasks in this World, Are Rendered Easy by your Grace.

राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे ।
होत न आज्ञा बिन पैसारे ॥

Raam Duaare Tum Rakhavaare |
Hot Na Aajnyaa Bin Paisaare ||

Meaning:
You are the Gate-Keeper of Sri Rama’s Kingdom. No one can Enter without Your
Permission.

सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना ।
तुम रक्षक काहू को डरना ॥

Sab Sukha Lahai Tumhaarii Saranaa |
Tum Rakssak Kaahuu Ko Ddaranaa ||

Meaning:
Those who take Refuge in You enjoy all Happiness. If You are the Protector,
what is there to Fear?

आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै ।
तीनों लोक हाँकते काँपै ॥

Aapan Tej Samhaaro Aapai |
Tiino Lok Haakate Kaapai ||

Meaning:
You alone can Control Your Great Energy. When you Roar, the Three Worlds
Tremble.

भूत पिशाच निकट नहिं आवै ।
महाबीर जब नाम सुनावै ॥

Bhuut Pishaaca Nikatt Nahi Aavai |
Mahaabiir Jab Naam Sunaavai ||

Meaning:
Ghosts and Evil Spirits will Not Come Near, When one Utters the Name of
Mahavir (Hanuman).

नाशौ रोग हरै सब पीरा ।
जपत निरन्तर हनुमत बीरा ॥

Naashau Rog Harai Sab Piiraa |
Japat Nirantar Hanumat Biiraa ||

Meaning:
You Destroy Diseases and Remove all Pains, When one Utters your Name
Continuously.

संकट से हनुमान छुडावै ।
मन क्रम बचन ध्यान जो लावै ॥

Samkatt Se Hanumaan Chuddaavai |
Man Kram Bacan Dhyaan Jo Laavai ||

Meaning:
Hanuman Frees one from Difficulties, When one Meditates on Him with Mind,
Deed and Words.

सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा ।
तिनके काज सकल तुम साजा ॥

Sab Par Raam Tapasvii Raajaa |
Tinake Kaaj Sakal Tum Saajaa ||

Meaning:
Sri Rama is the King of the Tapaswis (devotees engaged in penances). And You
(Hanuman) Fulfill all Works of Sri Rama (as a caretaker).

और मनोरथ जो कोइ लावै ।
सोइ अमित जीवन फल पावै ॥

Aur Manorath Jo Koi Laavai |
Soi Amit Jiivan Phal Paavai ||

Meaning:
Devotees who have any Other Desires, Will ultimately get the Highest Fruit
of Life.

चारों युग परताप तुम्हारा ।
है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा ॥

Caaro Yug Parataap Tumhaaraa |
Hai Parasiddh Jagat Ujiyaaraa ||

Meaning:
Your Glory prevails in all the Four Ages. And your Fame Radiates throughout
the World.

साधु संत के तुम रखवारे ।
असुर निकंदन राम दुलारे ॥

Saadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhavaare |
Asur Nikandan Raam Dulaare ||

Meaning:
You are the Saviour of the Saints and Sages. You Destroy the Demons, O
Beloved of Sri Rama.

अष्टसिद्धि नव निधि के दाता ।
अस बर दीन जानकी माता ॥

Assttasiddhi Nava Nidhi Ke Daataa |
As Bar Diin Jaanakii Maataa ||

Meaning:
You can Give the Eight Siddhis (supernatural powers) and Nine Nidhis (types
of devotions). Mother Janaki (Devi Sita) gave this Blessing to you.

राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा ।
सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा ॥

Raam Rasaayan Tumhare Paasaa |
Sadaa Raho Raghupati Ke Daasaa ||

Meaning:
You hold the Essence of Devotion to Sri Rama. You Always Remain as the
Servant of Raghupati (Sri Rama).

तुम्हरे भजन रामको पावै ।
जन्म जन्म के दुख बिसरावै ॥

Tumhare Bhajan Raamako Paavai |
Janma Janma Ke Dukh Bisaraavai ||

Meaning:
Through Devotion to You, one gets Sri Rama, Thereby getting Free of the
Sorrows of Life after Life.

अन्त काल रघुपति पुर जाई ।
जहाँ जन्म हरिभक्त कहाई ॥

Anta Kaal Raghupati Pur Jaaii |
Jahaa Janma Hari-Bhakta Kahaaii ||

Meaning:
At the End one Goes to the Abode of Raghupati (Sri Rama). Where one is Known
as the Devotee of Hari.

और देवता चित्त न धरई ।
हनुमत सेइ सर्व सुख करई ॥

Aur Devataa Citta Na Dharaii |
Hanumat Sei Sarva Sukh Karaii ||

Meaning:
Even without Worshipping any Other Deities, One Gets All Happiness who
Worships Sri Hanuman.

संकट हरै मिटै सब पीरा ।
जो सुमिरै हनुमत बल बीरा ॥

Sankatta Harai Mittai Sab Piiraa |
Jo Sumirai Hanumat Bala Biiraa ||

Meaning:
Difficulties Disappear and Sorrows are Removed, For Those who Contemplate on
the Powerful Sri Hanuman.

जै जै जै हनुमान गोसाई ।
कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाई ॥

Jai Jai Jai Hanumaan Gosaaii |
Krpaa Karahu Gurudev Kii Naaii ||

Meaning:
Victory, Victory, Victory to You, O Hanuman, Please Bestow your Grace as our
Supreme Guru.

जोह शत बार पाठ कर जोई ।
छुटहि बन्दि महासुख होई ॥

Joh Shat Baar Paattha Kar Joii |
Chuttahi Bandi Mahaasukh Hoii ||

Meaning:
Those who Recite this Hanuman Chalisa one hundred times (with devotion),
Will get Freed from Worldly Bondage and get Great Happiness.

जो यह पढै हनुमान चालीसा ।
होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा ॥

Jo Yah Paddhai Hanumaan Caaliisaa |
Hoy Siddhi Saakhii Gauriisaa ||

Meaning:
Those who Read the Hanuman Chalisa (with devotion), Will become Perfect,
Lord Shiva is the Witness.

तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा ।
कीजै नाथ हृदय महँ डेरा ॥

Tulasiidaas Sadaa Hari Ceraa |
Kiijai Naatha Hrday Mah Dderaa ||

Meaning:
Tulsidas who is Always the Servant of Hari. Prays the Lord to Reside in his
Heart.

पवनतनय संकट हरन, मंगल मूरति रूप ।
रामलखन सीता सहित, हृदय बसहु सुरभूप ॥

Pavanatanaya Samkatt Harana, Mamgal Muurati Ruup |
Raama-Lakhana Siitaa Sahit, Hrday Basahu Surabhuup ||

Meaning:
Sri Hanuman, who is the Son of Pavana, who Removes Difficulties, Who has an
Auspicious Form, With Sri Rama, Sri Lakshmana and Devi Sita, Please Dwell in
my Heart.