Hanuman Chalisa

Having polished the mirror of my mind with the dust of the lotus feet of the divine Guru, I sing the spotless glory of Lord Rama, the best of the Raghu dynasty, which grants the fourfold fruits of human endeavor.

Aware that my being lacks intellect, I meditate upon Hanuman, the son of the wind. Grant me strength, wisdom, and knowledge; cleanse me of all pain and distortions.

Hail Hanuman, the boundless ocean of wisdom and all noble virtues. Hail the king of monkeys, whose radiant glory illuminates all the three worlds.

He is the divine messenger of Lord Rama, the abode of matchless strength, and is known as the son of Anjani and the son of the wind god.

He is the great hero, mighty in valour, with a body as strong as a thunderbolt (Bajrangi); he dispels evil thinking and is the companion of good understanding.

His form radiates with a golden glow, adorned in exquisite attire. Earrings grace his ears, and his hair falls in charming curls.

In His hands shine the thunderbolt and the flag; upon His shoulder is adorned the sacred thread of munja grass.

O embodiment of Shankara and son of Kesari, your radiance and majesty are revered by the whole world.

One who is learned, virtuous, and highly skillful, and is ever eager to accomplish the tasks of Lord Rama.

One who delights in hearing the divine deeds of the Lord, in whose heart Ram, Lakshman, and Sita reside forever.

Assuming a subtle form, he appeared before Sita; assuming a fearsome form, he set Lanka ablaze.

Taking a mighty, terrifying form, he destroyed the demons and brought Lord Ramachandra’s undertakings to fulfilment.

Bringing the life-restoring herb, he revived Lakshmana, and the glorious Lord Rama, overjoyed, clasped him to his heart.

Raghupati praised you greatly, saying: “You are as dear to me as my brother Bharata.”

The thousand-headed serpent Shesha sings your glory. Saying this, the Lord of Lakshmi, Shripati, embraces you.

Sanaka and the other sages, Brahma and the great munis, Narada, Saraswati and Shesha, king of serpents —

Yama, Kubera and the guardians of the directions cannot fully tell your glory; how then could poets and scholars?

You bestowed a great favor upon Sugriva: you united him with Rama and granted him the kingdom.

Vibhishana accepted your counsel, became the lord of Lanka, and the entire world came to know this.

The sun, an immeasurable yuga-sahasra yojanas away, you swallowed, taking it for a sweet fruit.

Placing the Lord’s ring in his mouth, he leapt across the ocean — no wonder in that.

All the difficult tasks in this world become effortless through Your grace.

At the door of Lord Rama, you are the guardian. Without your permission, there is no entry.

All happiness is found in your shelter. You are the protector; there is no fear from anyone.

You alone can contain your own radiance; the three worlds tremble at your mighty roar.

Ghosts and evil spirits dare not approach when one chants the name of the great warrior, Mahavir (Hanuman).

By constantly chanting the name of the valiant Hanuman, all diseases and every sorrow are destroyed.

Hanuman frees from every adversity those who meditate on him in thought, deed and word.

Rama, the ascetic king, reigns supreme over all, and it is you who brought all his works to fulfilment.

Whoever comes to you with any other heartfelt wish receives the boundless fruit of life.

In all four ages, your glory is renowned throughout the world; it illuminates the entire universe.

You are the protector of saints and sages. O destroyer of demons, you are the beloved of Lord Rama.

You are the giver of the eight siddhis and the nine nidhis — a boon granted to you by Mother Janaki.

You hold the elixir of devotion to Rama, and you remain forever the servant of Raghupati.

Through devotion to you, one attains Rama, and the sorrows of birth after birth are forgotten.

At life’s end one goes to the abode of Raghubar, and wherever one is born thereafter, one is known as a devotee of Hari.

Even without holding any other deity in mind, one who serves Hanuman attains every happiness.

All troubles are cut away, all pains are dissolved, for those who remember Hanuman, the mighty warrior.

All glory and victory to you, Lord Hanuman, the master of the senses. Bestow your grace upon me, as a revered guru or divine being would.

Whoever recites this a hundred times is freed from bondage and attains great bliss.

One who recites this Hanuman Chalisa with devotion attains all accomplishments, and Lord Shiva Himself is the witness to this truth.

Tulsidas is forever a servant of Hari. O Lord, please make your abode within my heart.

O son of the wind, remover of all afflictions, embodiment of auspiciousness, may you, along with Lord Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita, dwell in my heart. You are the king of the gods.