Lyrics Of Hanuman Chalisa and Meaning(English)
Doha
Shri Guru Charan Sarooja-raj Nija manu Mukura Sudhaari
Baranau Rahubhara Bimala Yasha Jo Dayaka Phala Chari
Budhee-Heen Thanu Jannikay Sumirow Pavana Kumara
Bala-Budhee Vidya Dehoo Mohee Harahu Kalesha Vikaara.
Meaning:-Cleansing the mirror in the form of my mind with the pollen of the lotus-feet of the Guru, I describe the unblemished glory of Rama, which bestows the four fruits
Knowing my body to be devoid of intelligence, I remember Hanuman, the son of Vāyu. Give me strength, intelligence and knowledge and remove all ailments (kalesa) and impurities (bikāra)
Chopai
Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar
Jai Kapis tihun lok ujagar.
Meaning:- O Hanuman, the ocean of knowledge and virtues, may you be victorious. O the chief amongst Vanaras famous across the three Lokas (Pātāla, Prithvi (earth) and Svarga), may you be victorious.
Ram doot atulit bal dhama
Anjaani-putra Pavan sut nama
Meaning:-You are the trusted messenger of Rama and you are the abode of incomparable strength. You are known by the names of Anjaniputra (son of Anjana) and Pavanasuta (son of Vāyu)
Mahabir Bikram Bajrangi
Kumati nivar sumati Ke sangi
Meaning:-You are the great hero, you are endowed with valour, your body is as strong as Indra’s Vajra. You are the destroyer of vile intellect, and you are the companion of one whose intellect is pure.
Kanchan varan viraj subesa
Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesha
Meaning:-Your complexion is that of molten gold, and you are resplendent in your handsome form. You wear Kundalas (small earrings worn in old times by Hindus) in your ears and your hair is curly.
Hath Vajra Aur Dhuvaje Viraje
Kaandhe moonj janehu sajai
Meaning:-You have the Vajra and the flag in your hands, and the sacred-thread (Yajnopavita) made of the Munja grass adorns your shoulder.
Sankar suvan kesri Nandan
Tej prataap maha jag vandan
Meaning:-O son of Shiva (or son of Vāyu carrying the power of Shiva), the delighter of Kesari, your aura and majesty is great and is revered by the whole world.
Vidyavaan guni ati chatur
Ram kaj karibe ko aatur
Meaning:-You are the praiseworthy abode of the eighteen types of Vidyā (knowledge), all virtues reside in you, and you are exceedingly clever. You are ever eager to perform tasks for Rama.
Prabu charitra sunibe-ko rasiya
Ram Lakhan Sita man Basiya
Meaning:-You delight in listening to the acts of Rama (Ramayana). Rama, Lakshmana and Sita reside in your mind. Alternately, you reside in the minds of Rama, Lakshmana and Sita [owing to their affection towards you].
Sukshma roop dhari Siyahi dikhava
Vikat roop dhari lank jarava
Meaning:-You assumed an extremely minute form and appeared to Sita in the Ashok Vatika. You assumed a very large and scary form and burnt the city of Lanka.
Bhima roop dhari asur sanghare
Ramachandra ke kaj sanvare
Meaning:-You assumed a frightening form and destroyed the demons in the army of Ravana. You carried out all the tasks of Rama.
Laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye
Shri Raghuvir Harashi ur laye
Meaning:-You brought the Sanjivini, the life saving herb from Dronagiri in Himalayas, and revitalized Lakshman. Out of elation, Rama embraced you.
Raghupati Kinhi bahut badai
Tum mam priye Bharat-hi-sam bhai
Meaning:-Rama, the chief among Raghu’s descendants, praised you profusely saying “You are dear to me like my brother Bharata.
Sahas badan tumharo yash gaave
Asa-kahi Shripati kanth lagaave
Meaning:-Rambhadracharya interprets sahasa badana as the thousand-hooded serpent Shesha. His translation is The serpent Shesha, who has a thousand mouths, sings and will sing your glory, saying thus Rama embraces Hanuman again and again.
Sankadhik Brahmaadi Muneesa
Narad-Sarad sahit Aheesa
Yam Kuber Digpaal Jahan te
Kavi kovid kahi sake kahan te
Meaning:-Saints like Sanka, Bramha, Munisa, Narad, Sarad, Sahit and Ahisa have blessed Hanuman; Yama (God of death), Kubera (God of wealth), Dikpala (Gods of eight directions), Kavis (poets), Kovidas (folk singers) cannot describe Hanuman’s reputation.
Tum upkar Sugreevahin keenha
Ram milaye rajpad deenha
Meaning:-You did Sugriva a great favour by making him meet Rama and bestowing on him the kingdom of Kishkindha
Tumharo mantra Vibheeshan maana
Lankeshwar Bhaye Sub jag jana
Meaning:-Your Mantra was accepted by Vibishana, as a result of which he became the king of Lanka. The whole world knows this.
Yug sahastra jojan par Bhanu
Leelyo tahi madhur phal janu
Meaning:-The Surya, situated two thousands of Yojanas from the earth, was swallowed by you after you assumed him to be a sweet fruit.
Prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahee
Jaladhi langhi gaye achraj nahee
Meaning:-O Lord, placing the ring given by Rama in your mouth, you leaped across the ocean – there is no wonder here.
Durgaam kaj jagath ke jete
Sugam anugraha tumhre tete
Meaning:-All the unattainable tasks in the world become easily attainable with your grace.
Ram dwaare tum rakhvare
Hoat na agya binu paisare
Meaning:-You are the doorkeeper and protector of the door to Rama’s court. Without your command, nobody can enter the abode of Rama.
Sub sukh lahae tumhari sar na
Tum rakshak kahu ko dar naa
Meaning:-Once in your refuge, a Sādhaka obtains all the pleasures. You are the protector, and there is nothing to be afraid of.
Aapan tej samharo aapai
Teenhon lok hank te kanpai
Meaning:-When you roar, after remembering your powers, the three worlds tremble with fear.
Bhoot pisaach Nikat nahin aavai
Mahavir jab naam sunavae
Meaning:-Evil spirits (bhūta) and meat-eating ghosts (pishācha) do not come near those chant the Mahāvira name of yours.
Nase rog harae sab peera
Japat nirantar Hanumant beera
Meaning:-The brave Hanuman, when invoked incessantly by the means of Japa, destroys all ailments and removes all sufferings.
Sankat se Hanuman chudavae
Man Karam Vachan dyan jo lavai
Meaning:-Hanuman extricates those from all adversities who remember him (or contemplate upon him) in their heart, by their actions and by their words.
Sab par Ram tapasvee raja
Tin ke kaj sakal Tum saja
Meaning:-Rama is the supreme God and a king with Tapas, and yet you executed all his tasks.
Aur manorath jo koi lavai
Sohi amit jeevan phal pavai
Meaning:-And whoever comes to you with any wish, that wish is fulfilled beyond limits (literally, “they obtain the unlimited fruit of the wish”) in this very birth.
Charon Yug partap tumhara
Hai persidh jagat ujiyara
Meaning:-Your glory is famous in all the four Yugas, and illuminates the whole world.
Sadhu Sant ke tum Rakhware
Asur nikandan Ram dulhare
Meaning:-You are the protector of Sadhus (mendicants) and Sants (saints). You are the destroyer of demons and dear as a son to Rama.
Ashta-sidhi nav nidhi ke dhata
As-var deen Janki mata
Meaning:-You are the bestower the eight Siddhis (supernatural powers named Aṇimā, Garimā, Mahimā, Laghimā, Prāpti, Prākāmya, Īśitva, and Vaśitva) and the nine Nidhis (divine treasures named Mahāpadma, Padma, Śaṅkha, Makara, Kacchapa, Mukunda, Kunda, Nīla and Kharva). Mother Sita, the daughter of Janaka, has granted you this boon.
Ram rasayan tumhare pasa
Sada raho Raghupati ke dasa
Meaning:-You have the treasure of Rama’s Bhakti (rāma rasāyana) with you. You are, respectfully, the servant of Raghupati (Shri Raam)
Tumhare bhajan Ram ko pavai
Janam-janam ke dukh bisraavai
Meaning:-Singing of you (Hanuman), a Bhakta obtains Rama and forgets the adversities and afflictions of many births.
Anth-kaal Raghuvir pur jayee
Jahan janam Hari-Bakht Kahayee
Meaning:-As a result of devotion to you, a Bhakta goes to Sāketa Loka (raghubara pura) at the time of their end (physical death). Once the Bhakta reaches Sāketa, wherever they take birth, they are known as the Bhaktas of Hari.
Aur Devta Chit na dharehi
Hanumanth se hi sarve sukh karehi
Meaning:-Even one who does not contemplate on any other Devatas in their mind and only serves Hanuman, achieves all favourable bliss in this world and the next.
Sankat kate-mite sab peera
Jo sumirai Hanumat Balbeera
Meaning:-Whoever remembers the brave and mighty Hanuman gets free of all adversities and relief from all pains.
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosahin
Kripa Karahu Gurudev ki nyahin
Meaning:-O Hanuman, the master of senses, may you be victorious, may you be victorious, may you be victorious. May you shower your grace lovingly, as a Guru does, and reveal to me the knowledge of devotion to Rama.
Jo sat bar path kare kohi
Chutehi bandhi maha sukh hohi
Meaning:-One who recites Hanuman Chalisa a hundred times (or for hundred days) is released from bondage and obtains great bliss”.
Jo yah padhe Hanuman Chalisa
Hoye siddhi sakhi Gaureesa.
Meaning:-One who reads this Hanuman Chalisa obtains Siddhi (accomplishment or liberation). Shiva himself bears witness to this statement.
Tulsidas sada hari chera
Keejai Nath Hridaye mein dera.
Meaning:-Tulsidas is always a devotee of Hari. O Lord, make my heart your abode.
Doha
Pavan Tanay Sankat Harana
Mangala Murati Roop
Ram Lakhana Sita Sahita
Hriday Basahu Soor Bhoop
Meaning:-O Son of Vāyu, remover of adversities, one with an auspicious form, and the chief among all Devas, may you reside in our hearts along with Ram, Lakshman and Sita.