Hanuman Chalisa Lyrics in English (with Meaning)

Doha
Shri Guru Charan Saroja-Raj Nija Manu Mukuru Sudhaari
Baranau Rahubhara Bimala Jasu Jo Dayaku Phala Chari
Budhee-Heen Tanu Jaanikay Sumirau Pavana Kumar
Bala-Budhee Bidya Dehoo Mohee Harahu Kalesa Vikaar
(Using the dust from the Lotus-like feet of the divine Guru, I clean my mirror-like mind,
And describe the pure glory of Lord Rama of the Raghu dynasty – the allocator of the
four types of outcomes – Dharma (Righteousness), Artha(Material wealth),
Kama(Pleasure) and Moksha (Freedom from rebirth),
Recognizing my ignorance, I remember you oh Lord Hanuman – the Son of Pavan (the
God of Wind),
Please bless me with strength, knowledge and wisdom and cure me of any diseases
and scars.)

Chopai
Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Saagar
Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujaagar
(Victory to you, oh Lord Hanuman, the ocean of Knowledge and wisdom,
Victory to you, oh King of Monkeys, whose brightness illuminates all the three worlds.)

Ram Doot Atulit Bal Dhaama

Anjani-Putra Pavan Sut Naama
(You are the messenger of Lord Rama and the storehouse of infinite strength,
You are the son of Anjana Devi, and are also referred to by the name Pavansut (the son
of the Wind God, Pavan)

Mahabir Bikram Bajrangi

Kumati Nivar Sumati Ke Sangi
(You display great bravery, you are the doer of great deeds, and you possess a body as
strong as a diamond,
You cure one of destructive thoughts and your presence accompanies positive ideas.)
 Kanchan Baran Biraj Subesa
Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa
(Your skin has a golden shade and you are dressed in impressive clothes,
An ear-ring adorns your ears and you possess long and wavy hair.)

Hath Bajra Aur Dhvaja Virajae

Kaandhe Moonj Janeu Sajae
(A mace as powerful as a thunderbolt and a flag rest in your hands,
Your shoulders are decorated by a sacred thread made from Munja grass.)

Sankar Suvan Kesri Nandan

Tej Prataap Maha Jag Bandan
(You are the incarnate form of Lord Shiva, you are the son of King Kesari,
Your great glory is worshipped by the entire world.)

Vidyavaan Guni Ati Chaatur

Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Aatur
(You possess great knowledge, admirable qualities and the highest wisdom,
You always attend to Lord Rama’s work with great enthusiasm.)

Prabu Charitra Sunibe-Ko Rasiya

Ram Lakhan Sita Man Basiya
(You are elated when you hear about the great glory of Lord Rama,
You have a special place in the hearts of Lord Rama, his brother Lakshmana and his
wife Sita.)

Sukshma Roop Dhari Siyahi Dikhava

Bikat Roop Dhari Lank Jarava
(Assuming a small form, you paid a visit to Mother Sita,
Then transforming into a large form, you set Lanka on fire.)

Bheem Roop Dhari Asur Sanhare

Ramachandra Ke Kaaj Sanvare
(Assuming a terrifying form, you destroyed demons,
And easily managed all the work of Lord Rama, a descendant of the Chandra dynasty.)
 Laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye
Shri Raghuvir Harashi Ur Laye
(You brought the Sanjeevani herb to reanimate Lakshmana,
And Shri Ram – the brave warrior of the Raghu clan – filled with joy and relief, embraced
you.)

Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badhai

Tum Mam Priye Bharat-Hi-Sam Bhai
(Lord Rama praised you relentlessly,
And declared that you were as dear to him as his brother Bharata.)

Sahas Badan Tumharo Jas Gaavae

Asa Kahi Shripati Kanth Lagaavae
(May Seshnag sing your praises with all its thousand heads,
Saying this, Lord Rama – an incarnation of the consort of Goddess Lakshmi – hugged
you.)

Sankadhik Brahmaadi Muneesa

Narad-Sarad Sahit Aheesa
(Sage Sanaka, Lord Brahma and many other sages,
Sage Narada, Goddess Saraswati along with Adisesha.)

Jam Kuber Digpaal Jahan Te

Kavi Kovid Kahi Sake Kahan Te
(Lord Yama, Lord Kubera (God of Treasures), The Dikpalas of the world (Guardians of
different directions),
Even poets and singers cannot do justice to the description of your glory.)

Tum Upkaar Sugreevahin Keenha

Ram Milaye Raajpad Deenha
(You did a favor to King Sugreev,
You introduced him to Lord Rama and consequently helped him reacquire his kingdom.)

Tumharo Mantra Vibheeshan Maana

Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jaana
(You suggestion was accepted by Vibheeshan – the brother of Ravana,
As a result he succeeded his brother to become the King of Lanka as is known by the
entire world.)
 Jug Sahastra Jojan Par Bhanu
Leelyo Tahi Madhur Phal Janu
(The Sun which stands thousands of Yojanas (a unit of distance) away,
Was swallowed by you with the assumption that it was a sweet fruit in the sky.)

Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukh Mahee

Jaladhi Langhi Gaye Achraj Nahee
(Carrying Lord Rama’s ring in your mouth,
You jumped over the ocean to reach Lanka in an unsurprising display of your power.)

Durgam Kaaj Jagath Ke Jete

Sugam Anugraha Tumhare Tete
(Whatever complex tasks exist in this world,
Become easy with your grace.)

Ram Dwaare Tum Rakhvare

Hot Na Aagya Binu Paisare
(You secure and guard the door that leads to Lord Rama,
And no one can pass through it without your permission.)

Sub Sukh Lahae Tumhari Sar Na

Tum Rakshak Kaahu Ko Dar Naa
(All happiness comes to those who seek your refuge,
Those who are protected by you have nothing to fear.)

Aapan Tej Samhaaro Aapae

Teenhon Lok Hank Te Kanpae
(Only you can control your impeccable energy,
Before which all the three worlds shiver in fear.)

Bhoot Pisaach Nikat Nahin Aavae

Mahabir Jab Naam Sunavae
(Ghosts and evil spirits do not come close,
Whenever someone calls out your name.)

Nasae Rog Harae Sab Peera

Japat Nirantar Hanumat Beera
 (All diseases are destroyed and all pain is dissolved,
When a devotee relentlessly repeats the name of the brave Lord Hanuman.)

Sankat Te Hanuman Chudavae

Man Kram Vachan Dhyan Jo Lavae
(Lord Hanuman protects from all kinds of troubles…
…those who meditate upon his form with their mind, actions and words.)

Sab Par Ram Tapasvee Raaja

Tin Ke Kaj Sakal Tum Saaja
(Lord Ram is the king of all, even the sages and saints,
And all his work was taken care of by you, oh Lord Hanuman.)

Aur Manorath Jo Koi Lavae

Sohi Amit Jeevan Phal Pavae
(Whoever expresses their mind’s desires to you, oh Lord Hanuman,
Is able to acquire infinite fruits for all the efforts in his life.)

Charon Jug Partap Tumhaara

Hai Parsidh Jagat Ujiyaara
(Your glory is spread throughout the four eras of time,
And your fame lights up the entire world.)

Sadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhwaare

Asur Nikandan Ram Dulaare
(You are the protector of saints and sages,
You are the destroyer of demons and a loved one of Lord Rama.)

Ashta Sidhhi Nav Nidhi Ke Daata

As Var Deen Janki Maata
(You are the allocator of the eight forms of supernatural powers and nine types of
treasures,
You were blessed with those capabilities by Mother Janaki i.e. Sita – Lord Rama’s wife.)

Ram Rasayan Tumhare Paasa

Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Daasa
 (You hold the keys to the devotion and prayer of Lord Rama,
May you always be in service to him.)

Tumhare Bhajan Ram Ko Paavae

Janam-Janam Ke Dukh Bisraavae
(Songs sung in your praise please Lord Rama,
And he removes all the pains of multiple lifetimes.)

Anth-Kaal Raghubar Pur Jayee

Jahan Janma Hari-Bhakt Kahayee
(Singing to you helps one find refuge in Lord Rama’s abode at the end of his life,
And taking birth in that place, one is identified as a devotee of Hari (Lord Rama).)

Aur Devta Chit Na Dharayee

Hanumath Se Hi Sarba Sukh Karayee
(Even if one does not worship other Gods,
He can acquire all happiness just by serving Lord Hanuman.)

Sankat Katae Mitae Sab Peera

Jo Sumirae Hanumat Balbeera
(Difficulties disappear and all pain is dissolved,
For whosoever meditates on Lord Hanuman – the strong and brave one.)

Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosaai

Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Naai
(Victory, victory, victory to you, oh Lord Hanuman,
Please show me your mercy, just like a teacher (guru) does.)

Jo Sat Baar Path Kar Koi

Chutahi Bandhi Maha Sukh Hoi
(Whosoever recites this prayer a hundred times,
Is freed of all shackles and is blessed with great happiness.)

Jo Yah Padhe Hanuman Chalisa

Hoye Siddhi Saakhi Gaureesa
 (Whoever reads this Hanuman Chalisa,
Will attain perfection – the Husband of Goddess Gauri (Lord Shiva) is witness to this)

Tulasidas Sadaa Hari Chera

Keejae Nath Hriday Mahan Dera
(Tulsidas who is forever a devotee of Hari (Lord Rama),
Pleads you to take residence in his heart.)

Doha
Pavan Tanay Sankat Haran
Mangala Murati Roop
Ram Lakhana Sita Sahita
Hridaya Basahu Sur Bhoop
(Oh Lord Hanuman – the Son of Pavan (the God of Wind) and the Remover of
difficulties,
Who has a form which is highly auspicious and divine,
Along with Lord Rama, Lakshmana and Mother Sita,
Please take residence in my heart.)

Praise the power of Lord Hanuman. ‘Jai Hanuman’