Hanuman Chalisa Lyrics in Hindi, English Translation & Meaning

The Hanuman Chalisa is one of the most widely recited devotional hymns in Hindu tradition. Dedicated to Lord Hanuman, this sacred prayer was composed by the revered poet-saint Goswami Tulsidas in the Awadhi language. It describes Hanuman Ji’s unwavering devotion to Lord Rama, his extraordinary strength, wisdom, and his central role in the events of the Ramayana.

Millions of devotees recite the Hanuman Chalisa every day — some for spiritual strength, some for protection from fear, and others simply out of love and devotion. In this article, you’ll find the complete lyrics in Hindi and English, their meaning, historical background, benefits, and answers to the most commonly asked questions.

What is Hanuman Chalisa?

The Hanuman Chalisa is a 40-verse devotional composition (“Chalisa” literally means “forty” in Hindi) written by Goswami Tulsidas. It praises Lord Hanuman’s devotion, courage, wisdom, and his unconditional service to Lord Rama.

The hymn opens with two introductory Doha (couplet) verses, followed by 40 Chaupais (quatrains), and closes with a final Doha. Structurally and spiritually, it is considered one of the most powerful prayers in the Hindu devotional (bhakti) tradition, second in popularity perhaps only to a handful of other major hymns.

History and Origin of Hanuman Chalisa

Goswami Tulsidas, the same saint-poet who authored the epic Ramcharitmanas (a retelling of the Ramayana in Awadhi), is credited with composing the Hanuman Chalisa. It is widely believed to have been written during the 16th century, a period marked by the flourishing of the Bhakti movement in India — an era when devotional poetry in regional languages made spirituality accessible to ordinary people, rather than being confined to Sanskrit scholarship.

According to popular tradition, Tulsidas composed the Hanuman Chalisa as a personal invocation to Hanuman Ji, seeking his blessings, protection, and guidance. Over centuries, it has become a cornerstone of daily worship in Hindu households across India and among the Hindu diaspora worldwide.

Hanuman Chalisa Lyrics in Hindi

दोहा

श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज, निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि। बरनउं रघुबर बिमल जसु, जो दायकु फल चारि॥

बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके, सुमिरौं पवन-कुमार। बल बुधि बिद्या देहु मोहिं, हरहु कलेश बिकार॥

चौपाई

जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुन सागर। जय कपीस तिहुं लोक उजागर॥

राम दूत अतुलित बल धामा। अंजनि-पुत्र पवनसुत नामा॥

महाबीर बिक्रम बजरंगी। कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी॥

कंचन बरन बिराज सुबेसा। कानन कुंडल कुंचित केसा॥

हाथ बज्र औ ध्वजा बिराजै। कांधे मूंज जनेऊ साजै॥

संकर सुवन केसरी नंदन। तेज प्रताप महा जग बंदन॥

विद्यावान गुनी अति चातुर। राम काज करिबे को आतुर॥

प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया। राम लखन सीता मन बसिया॥

सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सियहिं दिखावा। बिकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा॥

भीम रूप धरि असुर संहारे। रामचंद्र के काज संवारे॥

लाय सजीवन लखन जियाये। श्रीरघुबीर हरषि उर लाये॥

रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बड़ाई। तुम मम प्रिय भरतहि सम भाई॥

सहस बदन तुम्हरो जस गावैं। अस कहि श्रीपति कंठ लगावैं॥

सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीसा। नारद सारद सहित अहीसा॥

जम कुबेर दिगपाल जहां ते। कबि कोबिद कहि सके कहां ते॥

तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीन्हा। राम मिलाय राज पद दीन्हा॥

तुम्हरो मंत्र बिभीषन माना। लंकेस्वर भए सब जग जाना॥

जुग सहस्र जोजन पर भानू। लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू॥

प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं। जलधि लांघि गये अचरज नाहीं॥

दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते। सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते॥

राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे। होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे॥

सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना। तुम रच्छक काहू को डर ना॥

आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै। तीनों लोक हांक तें कांपै॥

भूत पिसाच निकट नहिं आवै। महाबीर जब नाम सुनावै॥

नासै रोग हरै सब पीरा। जपत निरंतर हनुमत बीरा॥

संकट तें हनुमान छुड़ावै। मन क्रम बचन ध्यान जो लावै॥

सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा। तिन के काज सकल तुम साजा॥

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

चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा। है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा॥

साधु संत के तुम रखवारे। असुर निकंदन राम दुलारे॥

अष्ट सिद्धि नौ निधि के दाता। अस बर दीन जानकी माता॥

राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा। सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा॥

तुम्हरे भजन राम को पावै। जनम जनम के दुख बिसरावै॥

अंतकाल रघुबर पुर जाई। जहां जन्म हरि-भक्त कहाई॥

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

संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा। जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा॥

जय जय जय हनुमान गोसाईं। कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाईं॥

जो सत बार पाठ कर कोई। छूटहि बंदि महा सुख होई॥

जो यह पढ़ै हनुमान चालीसा। होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा॥

तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा। कीजै नाथ हृदय मह डेरा॥

दोहा

पवनतनय संकट हरन, मंगल मूरति रूप। राम लखन सीता सहित, हृदय बसहु सुर भूप॥

Hanuman Chalisa Lyrics in English

Doha

Shri Guru charan saroj raj, nij manu mukuru sudhari, Baranau Raghubar bimal jasu, jo dayaku phal chari.

Buddhiheen tanu janike, sumirow Pavan-Kumar, Bal buddhi vidya dehu mohi, harahu kalesh bikar.

Chaupai

Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar, Jai Kapis tihun lok ujagar.

Ram doot atulit bal dhama, Anjani-putra Pavansut nama.

Mahabir Bikram Bajrangi, Kumati nivar sumati ke sangi.

Kanchan baran biraj subesa, Kanan kundal kunchit kesa.

Hath bajra au dhwaja biraje, Kandhe moonj janeu saje.

Sankar suvan Kesari nandan, Tej pratap maha jag vandan.

Vidyavan guni ati chatur, Ram kaj karibe ko atur.

Prabhu charitra sunibe ko rasiya, Ram Lakhan Sita man basiya.

Sukshma roop dhari Siyahi dikhawa, Bikat roop dhari Lank jarawa.

Bhim roop dhari asur sanhare, Ramchandra ke kaj sanware.

Laye Sajeevan Lakhan jiyaye, Shri Raghubir harashi ur laye.

Raghupati kinhi bahut badai, Tum mam priya Bharat-hi sam bhai.

Sahas badan tumharo jas gawein, As kahi Shripati kanth lagawein.

Sanakadik Brahmadi Munisa, Narad Sarad sahit Ahisa.

Jam Kuber digpal jahan te, Kabi kobid kahi sake kahan te.

Tum upkar Sugrivahin kinha, Ram milaye rajpad dinha.

Tumharo mantra Bibhishan mana, Lankeshwar bhaye sab jag jana.

Jug sahasra jojan par Bhanu, Leelyo tahi madhur phal janu.

Prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahin, Jaladhi langhi gaye achraj nahin.

Durgam kaj jagat ke jete, Sugam anugrah tumhre tete.

Ram duare tum rakhware, Hot na agya binu paisare.

Sab sukh lahe tumhari sarna, Tum rakshak kahu ko dar na.

Apan tej samharo apei, Teenon lok hank te kanpe.

Bhoot pisach nikat nahi aawe, Mahabir jab naam sunawe.

Nase rog hare sab peera, Japat nirantar Hanumat beera.

Sankat te Hanuman churave, Man kram bachan dhyan jo lawe.

Sab par Ram tapasvi raja, Tin ke kaj sakal tum saja.

Aur manorath jo koi lawe, Soi amit jeevan phal pawe.

Charo jug pratap tumhara, Hai parsiddh jagat ujiyara.

Sadhu sant ke tum rakhware, Asur nikandan Ram dulare.

Ashta siddhi nau nidhi ke data, As bar deen Janki mata.

Ram rasayan tumhre pasa, Sada raho Raghupati ke dasa.

Tumhre bhajan Ram ko pawe, Janam janam ke dukh bisrawe.

Antkal Raghubar pur jai, Jahan janma Hari-bhakt kahai.

Aur devta chitt na dharai, Hanumat sei sarb sukh karai.

Sankat kate mite sab peera, Jo sumire Hanumat balbeera.

Jai jai jai Hanuman Gosai, Kripa karahu Gurudev ki nai.

Jo sat bar path kare koi, Chhutahi bandi maha sukh hoi.

Jo yah padhe Hanuman Chalisa, Hoye siddhi sakhi Gaurisa.

Tulsidas sada Hari chera, Keejai Nath hriday mah dera.

Doha

Pawantanay sankat haran, mangal moorati roop, Ram Lakhan Sita sahit, hriday basahu sur bhoop.

Hanuman Chalisa Meaning Explained

The Hanuman Chalisa is more than a set of verses — each line references key episodes and qualities associated with Hanuman Ji’s life. Understanding the meaning deepens the experience of reciting it.

• Opening Doha: Tulsidas begins by cleansing his mind with the dust of his Guru’s feet, then praises Lord Rama, whose glory grants the four fruits of life — Dharma (righteousness), Artha (prosperity), Kama (desire), and Moksha (liberation).
• Hanuman’s identity: He is described as the son of Anjani and Pawan (the wind god), hence the names Anjani-putra and Pawan-kumar.
• Strength and service: Verses describe Hanuman Ji’s immense strength (Mahabir, Bajrangi) and his eagerness to complete tasks (Ram Kaj) for Lord Rama.
• Key Ramayana episodes: The hymn recalls Hanuman Ji taking a subtle form to reveal himself to Sita in Lanka, then a giant form to burn Lanka; carrying the Sanjeevani herb to save Lakshman’s life; helping Sugriva regain his kingdom; and guiding Vibhishan to become king of Lanka after Ravana’s defeat.
• Devotion (Ram Bhakti): Throughout, the hymn emphasizes that true strength comes from unwavering devotion to Rama — Hanuman Ji is portrayed as the ideal devotee.
• Protective power: Several verses describe how simply chanting Hanuman Ji’s name removes fear of ghosts and evil spirits, cures ailments, and shields the devotee from sorrow.
• Closing Doha: The hymn ends with a prayer asking Hanuman Ji — the remover of troubles — to reside in the devotee’s heart along with Rama, Lakshman, and Sita.

Benefits of Reading Hanuman Chalisa

While the Hanuman Chalisa is fundamentally a devotional prayer rather than a medical remedy, many devotees believe that regular recitation offers the following:

• Mental peace — the rhythmic chanting is often described as calming and meditative
• Focus and clarity — many people recite it before important tasks or exams
• Devotion and connection — deepens one’s personal bond with Hanuman Ji and Lord Rama
• Confidence and courage — the hymn’s verses about Hanuman’s strength are believed to inspire inner resolve
• Relief from fear and anxiety — traditionally recited to overcome worry, negative thoughts, or a sense of unease
• Sense of protection — devotees often recite it for a feeling of spiritual safety, especially at the start of the day

These are traditional beliefs held by devotees rather than clinical claims, and the practice is best approached as a matter of personal faith.

Best Time to Read Hanuman Chalisa

According to tradition, the Hanuman Chalisa can be recited at any time, but certain periods are considered especially auspicious:

• Early morning (Brahma Muhurta) — before sunrise, for a clear and calm mind
• Tuesday and Saturday — days traditionally associated with Hanuman Ji
• Evening (Sandhya time) — after sunset, as part of daily prayers
• Before starting new or important work — for confidence and blessings

Devotees are generally advised to recite it with a calm mind, ideally after bathing, and in a clean, quiet space.

Importance of Hanuman Chalisa in Hindu Devotion

The Hanuman Chalisa holds a central place in Hindu devotional practice for several reasons:

1. Accessibility — Written in Awadhi rather than Sanskrit, it made devotional literature accessible to common people during Tulsidas’s time, a hallmark of the Bhakti movement.
2. Universality — It is recited across regions, languages, and communities in India and among the global Hindu diaspora, transcending many sectarian boundaries.
3. Connection to the Ramayana — Because Hanuman Ji is central to the Ramayana’s climax, the Chalisa serves as a bridge to the larger story of Rama, Sita, and Lakshman.
4. Symbol of ideal devotion — Hanuman Ji is often held up as the model devotee (bhakta), and the Chalisa itself is a text about devotion, making it doubly significant.
5. Everyday ritual — For many households, it is part of a daily or weekly routine, recited at home, in temples, or during gatherings like Hanuman Jayanti.

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

The Hanuman Chalisa is far more than a devotional recitation — it is a compact retelling of Hanuman Ji’s virtues, strength, and unwavering devotion to Lord Rama, woven into 40 verses by Goswami Tulsidas centuries ago. Whether recited for spiritual comfort, protection, focus, or simply out of love, it remains one of the most cherished prayers in Hindu tradition today.

For those exploring related devotional texts, the Hanuman Ashtak, Bajrang Baan, and Sundarkand offer further insight into Hanuman Ji’s life and teachings, while the Ramcharitmanas provides the fuller narrative of Lord Rama’s story from which the Chalisa draws its inspiration.