Hanuman Chalisa

Dohas

Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nij Manu Mukur Sudhari

With the dust of my Guru's lotus feet, I clean the mirror of my mind

Barnaun Raghuvar Bimal Jasu, Jo Dayaku Phal Chari

and narrate the pure glory of Shri Ram, giver of life's four fruits.

Buddhiheen Tanu Janike, Sumirau Pavan Kumar

Knowing myself as lacking in wisdom, I remember the Son of the Wind.

Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesh Vikaar

Grant me strength, wisdom and knowledge, and remove my afflictions.

Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar

Glory to Hanuman, ocean of wisdom and virtue

Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujagar

Glory to the Lord of monkeys, enlightener of the three worlds

Ramdoot Atulit Bal Dhama

You are Ram's messenger, abode of unmatched strength

Anjani Putra Pavan Sut Nama

Anjani's son, known as Pavan Putra

Mahavir Vikram Bajrangi

O Mahavir, brave Bajrangbali

Kumati Nivar Sumati Ke Sangi

Dispeller of evil thought, companion of good wisdom

Kanchan Baran Biraj Subesa

Golden-hued, splendidly dressed

Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa

With earrings and curly hair

Haath Bajra Aur Dhvaja Biraje

Thunderbolt and flag shine in your hands

Kaandhe Moonj Janeu Saje

The sacred thread adorns your shoulder

Shankar Suvan Kesari Nandan

Offspring of Shankar, Kesari's delight

Tej Pratap Maha Jag Bandan

Your glory is worshipped throughout the world

Vidyavan Guni Ati Chatur

Wise, virtuous and most clever

Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Atur

Eager always to serve Ram's work

Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya

You delight in hearing the Lord's deeds

Ram Lakhan Sita Man Basiya

Ram, Lakshman and Sita dwell in your heart

Sukshma Roop Dhari Siyahin Dikhawa

In subtle form you appeared before Sita

Vikat Roop Dhari Lanka Jarawa

In fierce form you burned Lanka

Bhim Roop Dhari Asur Sanhare

In mighty form you destroyed the demons

Ramchandra Ke Kaj Sanware

And fulfilled Shri Ramchandra's tasks

Laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye

You brought the Sanjivani and revived Lakshman

Shri Raghuvir Harashi Ur Laye

Shri Raghuvir held you joyfully to his heart

Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badai

Raghupati praised you greatly

Tum Mama Priya Bharat Hi Sam Bhai

"You are as dear to me as Bharat"

Sahas Badan Tumharo Jas Gaaven

A thousand mouths sing your glory

As Kahi Shripati Kanth Lagaaven

So saying, the Lord of Shri embraced you

Sankadik Brahmadi Munisa

Sages, Brahma and the great munis

Narad Sarad Sahit Aheesa

Narad, Saraswati and Shesha

Yam Kuber Digpal Jahan Te

Yama, Kubera and the guardians of directions

Kavi Kovid Kahi Sake Kahan Te

Even the greatest poets cannot fully praise you

Tum Upkar Sugrivahi Keenha

You helped Sugriva

Ram Milaye Rajpad Deenha

United him with Ram and restored his kingdom

Tumharo Mantra Vibhishan Mana

Vibhishan heeded your counsel

Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jana

And became lord of Lanka, known to all the world

Yug Sahastra Yojan Par Bhanu

The sun, thousands of yojanas away

Leelyo Tahi Madhur Phal Janu

You swallowed it, thinking it a sweet fruit

Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukh Mahi

Holding the Lord's ring in your mouth

Jaladhi Langhi Gaye Acharaj Nahi

You crossed the ocean — no wonder

Durgam Kaj Jagat Ke Jete

All hard tasks of the world

Sugam Anugraha Tumhare Tete

Become easy by your grace

Ram Duare Tum Rakhware

You guard Ram's doorway

Hot Na Aagya Bin Paisare

None enters without your leave

Sab Sukh Lahai Tumhari Sarna

All joy is found in your refuge

Tum Rakshak Kahu Ko Darna

With you as protector, who need fear?

Aapan Tej Samharo Aapai

You alone can restrain your radiance

Teenon Lok Hank Te Kanpai

The three worlds tremble at your roar

Bhoot Pisach Nikat Nahi Aavai

Ghosts and spirits dare not come near

Mahavir Jab Naam Sunavai

When your mighty name is heard

Nase Rog Harai Sab Peera

Disease and pain are destroyed

Japat Nirantar Hanumat Beera

By constant remembrance of brave Hanuman

Sankat Te Hanuman Chhudavai

Hanuman removes every crisis

Man Kram Bachan Dhyan Jo Lavai

Of those who remember him in thought, word and deed

Sab Par Ram Tapasvi Raja

Ram, the ascetic king, reigns over all

Tin Ke Kaj Sakal Tum Saja

And you accomplish all his works

Aur Manorath Jo Koi Lavai

Whatever wish one brings to you

Soi Amit Jivan Phal Pavai

That person receives the eternal fruit of life

Charo Yug Partap Tumhara

Your glory shines through the four ages

Hai Parasiddha Jagat Ujiyara

Famous and radiant throughout the world

Sadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhware

You protect saints and sages

Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare

Destroyer of demons, beloved of Ram

Ashta Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Data

Giver of eight siddhis and nine treasures

As Bar Din Janki Mata

So Mother Janaki granted you

Ram Rasayan Tumhare Pasa

You hold the nectar of Ram's name

Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa

Always remain the servant of Raghupati

Tumhare Bhajan Ram Ko Pavai

Through your worship one attains Ram

Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisravai

And forgets the sorrows of many births

Antkaal Raghuvar Pur Jayi

At life's end one goes to Ram's city

Jahan Janma Hari Bhakt Kahayi

And is born again as a devotee of Hari

Aur Devata Chitt Na Dharayi

Need not hold other deities in mind

Hanumat Sei Sarva Sukh Karayi

Serving Hanuman brings every joy

Sankat Kate Mite Sab Peera

Troubles end and all pain is removed

Jo Sumirai Hanumat Balbeera

For those who remember mighty Hanuman

Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosain

Glory, glory, glory to Hanuman Gosain

Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Nain

Bless us with a Guru's compassionate glance

Jo Sat Baar Path Kar Koi

Whoever recites this a hundred times

Chhutehi Bandi Maha Sukh Hoyi

Is freed from bondage and finds great joy

Jo Yeh Padhe Hanuman Chalisa

Whoever reads this Hanuman Chalisa

Hoye Siddhi Sakhi Gaurisa

Attains perfection — Lord Shiva himself is witness

Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera

Tulsidas, ever Hari's servant, prays

Keejai Nath Hriday Mah Dera

O Lord, make your home within my heart

Pavan Tanay Sankat Haran, Mangal Murti Roop

Son of the Wind, remover of distress, embodiment of auspicious form

Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit, Hriday Basahu Sur Bhoop

Dwell in my heart with Ram, Lakshman and Sita, O King of the gods