Hanuman Jayanti 2024: Hanuman Chalisa Lyrics With Meaning, When And How Many Times To Recite It

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The Hanuman Chalisa is a powerful hymn dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the monkey god known for his strength, devotion, and loyalty to Lord Rama. Composed by the 16th-century poet-saint Tulsidas, the Hanuman Chalisa is a revered prayer in Hinduism, believed to bring protection, courage, and blessings to the devotee.

Each verse of the Hanuman Chalisa is packed with deep meaning and symbolism, reflecting the virtues and qualities of Lord Hanuman. This year Hanuman Jayanti will be celebrated on 23 April 2024 and reading Hanuman Chalisa is the best way to worship Bajrangbalii.

How Many Times Hanuman Chalisa Should Be Recited On Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman Chalisa should be recited three times on Hanuman Jayanti. First of all, you should recite it in the morning after taking bath, once in the evening and again once at night before sleeping. It is believed that reciting Hanuman Chalisa at night by taking a resolution for any particular purpose or wish is fruitful and one gets immense blessings of Lord Hanuman.

Here is the full text of the Hanuman Chalisa along with a detailed explanation of each verse.

Hanuman Chalisa Lyrics

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

Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar
Jai Kapis tihun lok ujagar

Ram doot atulit bal dhama
Anjaani-putra Pavan sut nama

Mahabir Bikram Bajrangi
Kumati nivar sumati Ke sangi

Kanchan varan viraj subesa
Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesha

Hath Vajra Aur Dhuvaje Viraje
Kaandhe moonj janehu sajai

Sankar suvankesri Nandan
Tej prataap maha jag vandan

Vidyavaan guni ati chatur
Ram kaj karibe ko aatur

Prabucharitrasunibe-ko rasiya
Ram Lakhan Sita man Basiya

Sukshma roop dhari Siyahi dikhava
Vikatroopdhari lank jarava

Bhima roop dhari asur sanghare
Ramachandra ke kaj sanvare

Laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye
Shri Raghuvir Harashi ur laye

Raghupati Kinhi bahut badai
Tum mam priye Bharat-hi-sam bhai

Sahas badan tumharo yash gaave
Asa-kahi Shripati kanth lagaave

Sankadhik Brahmaadi Muneesa
Narad-Sarad sahitAheesa

Yam Kuber Digpaal Jahan te
Kavi kovidkahi sake kahan te

Tum upkar Sugreevahin keenha
Ram milayerajpaddeenha

Tumharo mantra Vibheeshan maana
Lankeshwar Bhaye Sub jag jana

Yug sahastra jojan par Bhanu
Leelyo tahi madhur phal janu

Prabhu mudrikamelimukhmahee
Jaladhi langhigayeachrajnahee

Durgaam kaj jagath ke jete
Sugam anugraha tumhre tete

Ram dwaare tum rakhvare
Hoat na agya binu paisare

Sub sukh lahae tumhari sar na
Tum rakshak kahu ko dar naa

Aapan tej samharo aapai
Teenhon lok hank te kanpai

Bhoot pisaach Nikat nahinaavai
Mahavir jab naamsunavae

Nase rog harae sab peera
Japat nirantar Hanumant beera

Sankat se Hanuman chudavae
Man Karam Vachan dyan jo lavai

Sab par Ram tapasvee raja
Tin ke kaj sakal Tum saja

Aur manorath jo koi lavai
Sohi amitjeevan phal pavai

Charon Yug partap tumhara
Hai persidh jagat ujiyara

Sadhu Sant ke tum Rakhware
Asur nikandan Ram dulhare

Ashta-sidhi nav nidhikedhata
As-var deen Janki mata

Ram rasayan tumhare pasa
Sada raho Raghupati ke dasa

Tumhare bhajan Ram ko pavai
Janam-janam ke dukh bisraavai

Anth-kaal Raghuvir pur jayee
Jahan janam Hari-Bakht Kahayee

Aur Devta Chit nadharehi
Hanumanth se hi sarvesukhkarehi

Sankat kate-mite sab peera
Jo sumirai Hanumat Balbeera

Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosahin
Kripa Karahu Gurudev ki nyahin

Jo sat bar path kare kohi
Chutehi bandhi maha sukh hohi

Jo yah padhe Hanuman Chalisa
Hoye siddhi sakhi Gaureesa

Tulsidas sada hari chera
Keejai Nath Hridaye mein dera

Pavan Tanay Sankat Harana
Mangala Murati Roop
Ram Lakhana Sita Sahita
HridayBasahu Soor Bhoop

Hanuman Chalisa Lyrics With English Translation And Meaning

Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nij Man Mukar Sudhari, Barnau Raghubar Bimal Jasu, Jo dayaku Phal Char

With the dust of Guru's lotus feet, I clean the mirror of my mind and narrate the sacred glory of Sri Ram Chandra, the Supreme among the Raghu dynasty, whose mere remembrance brings the desired results.

This verse sets the tone for the entire Hanuman Chalisa, invoking the blessings of the Guru (spiritual teacher) and emphasizing the purity of mind needed to understand and recite the glory of Lord Rama.

Budhiheen Tanu Jaanike, Sumirow Pavan Kumar, Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesh Vikaar
Knowing myself to be ignorant, I remember you, O Hanuman, the son of Pavan (the wind god)! O Lord, please bestow on me strength, wisdom, and knowledge, and remove my afflictions and imperfections.

In this verse, the devotee humbly acknowledges his limitations and seeks Hanuman's blessings for strength, wisdom, and the removal of all problems and impurities.

Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar, Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujagar
Victory to you, O Hanuman, the ocean of wisdom and virtue! Victory to the king of the monkeys who is illuminating the three worlds!

This verse praises Hanuman as the embodiment of wisdom and virtue, whose presence illuminates the entire universe.

Ramdoot Atulit Bal Dhama, Anjani Putra Pavan Sut Nama
You are the messenger of Sri Ram, the abode of incomparable strength. You are known as Anjani's son and the son of the wind (Pavan).

Hanuman is praised here for his role as the messenger of Lord Rama and his exceptional strength, being the son of Anjani and the wind god, Pavan.

Mahabir Bikram Bajrangi, Kumati Nivar Sumati Ke Sangi
O Mahavir Hanuman, the brave and powerful, you are adorned with a vajra (thunderbolt) and are the companion of good sense, dispelling evil thoughts.

Hanuman is hailed as the great hero with immense strength, symbolized by the vajra, and as the one who destroys ignorance and evil thoughts, guiding towards right conduct.

Kanchan Varan Viraj Subesa, Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesha
Your complexion is like that of gold, and you are adorned with beautiful clothes. You wear ear rings and have curly hair.

This verse describes Hanuman's physical attributes, praising his golden complexion, beautiful attire, earrings, and curly hair.

Haath Vajra Aur Dhuvaje Viraje, Kandhe Moonj Janeu Saaje
You hold the thunderbolt and the flag in your hands, and the sacred thread (Janeu) adorns your shoulder like a sacred thread.

Here, Hanuman is depicted holding the thunderbolt (vajra) and the flag (dhvaja), symbolizing his strength and devotion. The mention of the sacred thread indicates his high birth and noble lineage.

Shankar Suvan Kesari Nandan, Tej Pratap Maha Jag Vandan
You are the son of Kesari and Anjani, and are also known as the son of Shankar (Shiva). Your radiance is great and is revered by the whole world.

Hanuman is praised as the son of Kesari and Anjani, and as an embodiment of Shiva's energy (Shankar Suvan), with a radiance that is revered by all.

Vidyawan Guni Ati Chatur, Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Atur
You are very knowledgeable, virtuous, highly intelligent, and always eager to carry out Sri Ram's work.

Hanuman is described as possessing great knowledge, virtue, and intelligence, always ready and eager to serve Lord Rama.

Prabhu Charit Sunibe Ko Rasiya, Ram Lakhan Sita Man Basiya
You delight in listening to the story of Sri Ram. Sri Ram, Lakshman, and Sita reside in your heart.

Hanuman is said to take great delight in hearing the story of Lord Rama and that he holds Rama, Lakshman, and Sita in his heart with deep devotion.

Sukshma Roop Dhari Siyahi Dikhava, Vikat Roop Dhari Lank Jarava
Assuming a tiny form, you appeared before Sita and then took on a huge form and set Lanka on fire.

This verse refers to Hanuman's ability to change his form at will. He appeared in a small form before Sita in Ashok Vatika and later assumed a gigantic form to set Lanka ablaze.

Bhima Roop Dhari Asur Sanhare, Ram Chand Ke Kaaj Savare
You assumed a terrifying form and destroyed the demons, thus accomplishing the task of Sri Ram.

Hanuman is praised for taking on a fearsome form to annihilate the demons and fulfill Lord Rama's mission.

Laaye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye, Shri Raghuvir Harashi Ur Laiye
You brought the Sanjivani herb and revived Lakshman. Sri Rama embraced you with delight, O brave one of the Raghu dynasty.

Hanuman is hailed for bringing the Sanjivani herb to revive Lakshman, and Lord Rama's joyous embrace of Hanuman is mentioned.

Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badai, Tum Mama Priya Bharat Sam Bahai
Lord Rama praised you greatly and said, "You are as dear to me as my own brother Bharat."

Here, Lord Rama is quoted as praising Hanuman and expressing his deep affection for him, equating Hanuman's importance to that of his own brother, Bharat.

Sahas Badan Tumharo Jas Gaave, Asa Kahi Shripati Kanth Laagave
Thousands sing your glory, saying so, Shri Ram hugged you.

This verse describes how thousands sing Hanuman's praises, and Lord Rama embraced him in appreciation.

Sankadik Brahmadi Muneesa, Narad Sarad Sahit Aheesa
Sages like Sanaka, Sanandana, Narada, Sarad, and the gods like Brahma, all sing your praises.

Hanuman is praised by sages and gods alike, including Sanaka, Sanandana, Narada, Sarad, and Brahma.

Yam Kuber Digpal Jahan Te, Kavi Kovid Kahi Sake Kahan Te
Even Yamraj (the god of death), Kubera (the god of wealth), Digpal (the guardians of the directions), and great poets and scholars cannot fully describe your glory.

This verse highlights the incomparable nature of Hanuman's greatness, stating that even divine beings and great poets and scholars cannot fully describe his glory.

Tum Upkar Sugreevahin Keenha, Ram Milaye Rajpad Deenha
You extended your help to Sugriva and brought about a meeting between him and Sri Ram, thus enabling him to regain his kingdom.

Hanuman is praised for helping Sugriva and facilitating his alliance with Lord Rama, which resulted in Sugriva regaining his kingdom.

Tumharo Mantra Vibhishan Maana, Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jana
Vibhishan, Ravana's brother, accepted your advice and became the king of Lanka. The whole world knows this.

Hanuman's counsel to Vibhishan, which led to Vibhishan becoming the king of Lanka after Ravana's defeat, is mentioned here as an example of Hanuman's wisdom and influence.

Yug Sahastra Yojan Par Bhanu, Leelyo Taahi Madhur Phal Janu
You swallowed the sun (mistaking it for a fruit) at a distance of thousands of yojanas. Considering it a sweet fruit.

This verse refers to an incident from Hanuman's childhood when he mistook the sun for a fruit and tried to swallow it, showcasing his immense strength even as a young monkey.

Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukh Mahi, Jaladhi Langhi Gaye Acharaj Nahin
Holding Lord Rama's ring in your mouth, you leaped across the ocean. No wonder then, that you are also known as the 'ocean-crosser' (Sankat Mochan).

Hanuman's leap across the ocean to reach Lanka, carrying Lord Rama's ring in his mouth, is highlighted here, along with his reputation as the one who can remove obstacles (Sankat Mochan).

Durgam Kaaj Jagat Ke Jete, Sugam Anugraha Tumhare Tete
All difficult tasks in this world become easy by your grace.

Hanuman is believed to make even the most difficult tasks effortless through his grace and blessings.

Ram Dware Tum Rakhvare, Hot Na Aagya Binu Paisare
You are the guardian of Lord Rama's door. No one can enter without your permission.

Hanuman is regarded as the gatekeeper of Lord Rama's abode, ensuring that only those who are worthy and devoted gain access.

Sab Sukh Lahaye Tumhari Sarna, Tum Rakshak Kahu Ko Darna
All comforts are obtained by seeking refuge in you. You are the protector, and none need fear when you are there.

This verse emphasizes that seeking refuge in Hanuman brings all comforts and protection, and there is no need to fear when Hanuman is guarding.

Aapan Tej Samharo Aapai, Teenhon Lok Hank Te Kanpai
You can suppress your own radiance if you wish. You can also shake the three worlds with your anger, if you so desire.

Hanuman is praised for his ability to control his immense power and for being capable of causing tremors across the three worlds if provoked.

Bhoot Pisaach Nikat Nahi Aavai, Mahavir Jab Naam Sunavai
Ghosts and demons do not come near when one utters the name of the great hero, Hanuman.

It is believed that uttering Hanuman's name keeps evil spirits and demons at bay, highlighting his protective qualities.

Nase Rog Hare Sab Peera, Japat Nirantar Hanumat Beera
All diseases and pains are eradicated by constantly chanting the name of Hanuman, the mighty hero.

This verse suggests that continuous chanting of Hanuman's name can cure all diseases and alleviate all pains and sufferings.

Sankat Te Hanuman Chudavai, Man Kram Vachan Dhyan Jo Lave
Hanuman rescues us from all difficulties. Those who meditate on Hanuman with devotion are saved from all troubles.

Hanuman is believed to rescue his devotees from all troubles and challenges, and those who meditate on him with devotion are protected and saved.

Sab Par Ram Tapasvi Raja, Tinke Kaaj Sakal Tum Saaja
Lord Rama is the king of ascetics, and you are the one who fulfills all his tasks.

Hanuman is regarded as the one who fulfills all of Lord Rama's commands and tasks, as Rama is the ultimate ascetic and king.

Aur Manorath Jo Koi Lave, Soi Amit Jivan Phal Pave
Whoever desires any other boon obtains it too, along with the ultimate reward of life.

This verse suggests that those who seek any other desires along with devotion to Hanuman also receive their desires along with the ultimate reward of liberation.

Charo Yug Par Taap Tumhara, Hai Par Siddhi Jagat Ujiyara
Your glory is famous in all four ages, and your fame is radiantly noted throughout the world.

Hanuman's glory is said to be renowned in all four ages (Yugas) and shines brightly across the world.

Sadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhvare, Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare
You are the protector of saints and sages, and the destroyer of demons. You are beloved to Lord Rama.

Hanuman is praised as the protector of holy men and the destroyer of evil forces, earning the love and admiration of Lord Rama.

Ashta Siddhi Nav Nidhi Ke Data, Asa Var Deen Janaki Mata
You bestow the eight Siddhis (supernatural powers) and nine Nidhis (treasures) and fulfill the wishes of Mother Sita.

Hanuman is believed to grant the eight supernatural powers (Siddhis) and the nine treasures (Nidhis) and fulfill the desires of Mother Sita.

Ram Rasayan Tumhare Pasaa, Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa
The elixir of devotion to Lord Rama is always with you. You remain eternally as the servant of Lord Rama.

This verse indicates that Hanuman is always filled with devotion to Lord Rama and remains his eternal servant.

Tumhare Bhajan Ram Ko Pavai, Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisravai
Through devotion to you, one reaches Lord Rama and is freed from the sufferings of countless births.

This verse suggests that by worshipping Hanuman, one attains the grace of Lord Rama and is liberated from the cycle of birth and death.

Ant Kaal Raghuvar Pur Jayee, Jahan Janam Hari Bhakta Kahayee
At the end of life, one goes to the abode of Lord Rama, where one is hailed as a devotee of Hari (Lord Vishnu).

It is believed that those who remember Hanuman at the time of death attain the divine abode of Lord Rama and are recognized as devotees of Lord Vishnu.

Aur Devata Chitt Na Dharai, Hanumat Sei Sarva Sukh Karai
No other deity is as deeply revered in the heart as Hanuman, who bestows all happiness.

Hanuman is regarded as the deity who is most beloved and revered in the heart, and he is believed to bestow all happiness.

Sankat Kate Mite Sab Peera, Jo Sumirai Hanumat Balbeera
All difficulties are overcome, and all sufferings disappear for those who remember the mighty hero, Hanuman.

This verse states that remembering Hanuman removes all difficulties and sufferings, highlighting his ability to protect and aid his devotees.

Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosai, Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Naai
Victory, victory, victory to you, O Hanuman, the lord of monkeys! O Hanuman, please bestow your grace on me, as my Guru (spiritual teacher) does.

The Chalisa concludes with a triumphant victory chant to Hanuman, asking for his grace and blessings, likening them to the guidance and blessings of a spiritual teacher.

Jo Sat Baar Paath Kar Koi, Chhutahi Bandi Maha Sukh Hoi
Those who recite this Hanuman Chalisa 100 times are released from bondage and attain great happiness.

It is believed that reciting the Hanuman Chalisa 100 times can liberate one from all forms of bondage and bring immense happiness and fulfillment.

Jo Yah Padhe Hanuman Chalisa, Hoy Siddhi Saakhi Gaurisa
Whoever reads this Hanuman Chalisa gains success. Shiva himself is the witness to this declaration.

This verse asserts that anyone who reads the Hanuman Chalisa with devotion will achieve success, with Lord Shiva himself as the witness to this truth.

Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera, Keeje Nath Hriday Mah Dera
Tulsidas always remains a servant of Hari (Lord Rama). O Lord, please reside in my heart.

The Hanuman Chalisa ends with Tulsidas expressing his devotion to Lord Rama and seeking his presence in his heart.