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Hanuman Chalisa in English
Hinglish Meaning
Shri Guru ke charan kamal ki dhool se apne mann roopi darpan ko saaf karke, main Shri Ram ke nirmal yash ka varnan karta hoon, jo dharm, arth, kaam aur moksha, chaaron phal dene wala hai.
English Translation
Cleansing the mirror of my mind with the dust of my Guru's lotus feet, I narrate the pure glory of the best of Raghus, who bestows the four fruits of life.
Hinglish Meaning
Hey Pavan Kumar (Hanuman), main apne aap ko buddhi-heen jaankar aapka smaran karta hoon. Mujhe bal, buddhi aur vidya dijiye aur mere sabhi dukhon aur doshon ko door kijiye.
English Translation
Knowing myself to be devoid of intelligence, I remember you, O son of the Wind. Grant me strength, wisdom, and knowledge, and remove my afflictions and impurities.
Hinglish Meaning
Hey Hanuman, aapki jai ho! Aap gyan aur guno ke saagar hain. Hey Kapish (bandaron ke raja), aapki jai ho! Aap teeno lokon (swarg, prithvi, paatal) ko apni keerti se prakaashit karte hain.
English Translation
Victory to you, O Hanuman, the ocean of wisdom and virtues. Victory to the Lord of Monkeys, who illuminates the three worlds.
Hinglish Meaning
Aap Shri Ram ke doot aur atulniya shakti ke dhaam (bhandaar) hain. Aapko Anjani-putra (Anjani ke putra) aur Pavan-sut (Pavan dev ke putra) naamo se jaana jaata hai.
English Translation
You are the messenger of Ram, the abode of immeasurable strength, and known as the son of Anjani and the son of the Wind.
Hinglish Meaning
Aap mahaan veer, vishesh parakram waale Bajrangi hain. Aap kharaab buddhi ko door karte hain aur acchi buddhi waalon ke saathi hain.
English Translation
Great hero, mighty warrior with a body like a thunderbolt, you are the dispeller of evil thoughts and a companion to good wisdom.
Hinglish Meaning
Aapka rang sone jaisa hai aur aap sundar vastra, kaano mein kundal aur ghunghraale baalon se sushobhit hain.
English Translation
With a golden complexion and splendid attire, you are adorned with earrings and curly hair.
Hinglish Meaning
Aapke haath mein vajra (gada) aur dhwaj (jhanda) virajmaan hain, aur kandhe par moonj ka janeu shobha de raha hai.
English Translation
In your hands, a thunderbolt and a banner are radiant, and the sacred thread of Munja grass adorns your shoulder.
Hinglish Meaning
Aap Bhagwan Shankar ke ansh aur Shri Kesari ke putra hain. Aapke mahaan tej aur pratap ki poore jagat mein vandana hoti hai.
English Translation
You are the incarnation of Shiva and the son of Kesari; your glory and valor are revered by the entire world.
Hinglish Meaning
Aap vidyavan, gunvaan aur atyant chatur hain. Aap Shri Ram ka kaarya karne ke liye hamesha utsuk rehte hain.
English Translation
You are learned, virtuous, and extremely clever, always eager to do the work of Lord Ram.
Hinglish Meaning
Aap prabhu (Shri Ram) ka charitra sunne mein anand lete hain. Shri Ram, Lakhan aur Sita ji aapke mann mein baste hain.
English Translation
You delight in listening to the Lord's narrative, and Ram, Lakshman, and Sita reside in your heart.
Hinglish Meaning
Aapne chota roop dharan karke Sita ji ko dikhaya aur bhayankar roop dharan karke Lanka ko jalaya.
English Translation
Assuming a subtle form you appeared before Sita, and in a terrifying form you burned Lanka.
Hinglish Meaning
Aapne vishaal roop dharan karke rakshason ka sanhaar kiya aur Shri Ramchandra ji ke kaaryon ko safal banaya.
English Translation
Taking a colossal form you slaughtered the demons, thereby accomplishing the tasks of Lord Ramchandra.
Hinglish Meaning
Aapne Sanjeevani booti laakar Lakhan ko jeevan daan diya, jisse Shri Raghuvir (Ram) ne harshit hokar aapko hriday se laga liya.
English Translation
You brought the life-saving herb (Sanjeevani) and revived Lakshman, for which Shri Raghuvir joyfully embraced you.
Hinglish Meaning
Raghupati (Ram) ne aapki bahut prashansa ki aur kaha, "Tum mujhe mere bhai Bharat ke samaan priya ho."
English Translation
The Lord of Raghus praised you greatly, saying, "You are as dear to me as my brother Bharat."
Hinglish Meaning
Hazaron mukh aapka yash gaan karte hain," aisa kehkar Shripati (Ram) ne aapko gale se laga liya.
English Translation
"The thousand-headed serpent Sheshnag sings your glory," saying this, the Lord of Shri (Ram) embraced you.
Hinglish Meaning
Sanak jaise yogi, Brahma jaise devta, aur anya munishwar, Narad, Saraswati aur Sheshnag bhi aapka gungaan karte hain.
English Translation
Sages like Sanaka, deities like Brahma, celestial sages like Narada, the goddess of knowledge Sharada, and the king of serpents Aheesa...
Hinglish Meaning
...Yam, Kuber aur sabhi dishaon ke rakshak (Digpal) bhi aapke yash ka poorn varnan nahi kar sakte, toh kavi aur vidwan kaise kar sakte hain?
English Translation
...Yama, Kubera, and the guardians of all directions; none can fully describe your glory. How then, can poets and scholars?
Hinglish Meaning
Aapne Sugriva par upkaar kiya, unhe Shri Ram se milakar rajya dilaya.
English Translation
You rendered a great service to Sugriva by introducing him to Ram and restoring his kingdom to him.
Hinglish Meaning
Aapke mantra (salah) ko Vibhishan ne maana aur woh Lanka ke raja bane, yeh saara sansaar jaanta hai.
English Translation
Vibhishana heeded your counsel and became the king of Lanka, as the whole world knows.
Hinglish Meaning
Jo surya hazaaron yug-yojan door hai, use aapne ek meetha phal samajhkar nigal liya.
English Translation
The sun, which is thousands of Yojans away, you leaped towards it, thinking it to be a sweet fruit.
Hinglish Meaning
Prabhu Shri Ram ki angoothi ko mukh mein rakhkar aap samudra ko laangh gaye, ismein koi aashcharya nahi hai.
English Translation
Carrying the Lord's ring in your mouth, you crossed the ocean; there is no wonder in that.
Hinglish Meaning
Sansaar ke jitne bhi kathin kaam hain, woh aapki kripa se saral ho jaate hain.
English Translation
All the difficult tasks of the world become easy by your grace.
Hinglish Meaning
Aap Shri Ram ke dwaar ke rakhwaale hain, jismein aapki aagya ke bina koi pravesh nahi kar sakta.
English Translation
You are the guardian at the door of Lord Ram; no one can enter without your permission.
Hinglish Meaning
Jo aapki sharan mein aate hain, unhe sabhi sukh praapt hote hain. Jab aap rakshak hain, toh kisi se darrne ki kya avashyakta hai.
English Translation
All happiness lies in your refuge; when you are the protector, what is there to fear?
Hinglish Meaning
Apne tej ko sirf aap hi sambhal sakte hain. Aapki ek dahaad se teeno lok kaamp jaate hain.
English Translation
You alone can bear your own splendor; the three worlds tremble at your roar.
Hinglish Meaning
Jab Mahavir Hanuman ka naam sunaya jaata hai, toh bhoot-pishaach paas nahi aate.
English Translation
Ghosts and evil spirits do not come near when the name of Mahavir is recited.
Hinglish Meaning
Veer Hanuman ka naam nirantar japne se sabhi rog nasht ho jaate hain aur saari peeda mit jaati hai.
English Translation
All diseases are cured and all pains are removed by the constant repetition of the name of the brave Hanuman.
Hinglish Meaning
Jo mann, karm aur vachan se Hanuman ji ka dhyan karte hain, unhe woh har sankat se chudate hain.
English Translation
Hanuman releases from all afflictions those who meditate on him in thought, word, and deed.
Hinglish Meaning
Tapasviyon ke raja Shri Ram sabse shreshth hain, aur unke sabhi kaaryon ko aapne hi safal banaya.
English Translation
On all, Ram, the ascetic king, presides; you skillfully managed all his affairs.
Hinglish Meaning
Jo bhi abhilasha lekar aapke paas aata hai, woh uss jeevan ka anant phal praapt karta hai.
English Translation
And whoever brings any desire to you, that person receives the infinite fruit of life.
Hinglish Meaning
Charon yugon (Satyug, Treta, Dwapar, Kaliyug) mein aapka pratap hai. Aapka yash jagat mein prasiddh hai aur sansaar ko prakaashit karta hai.
English Translation
Your glory is acclaimed in all four ages; your fame is renowned throughout the world and illuminates it.
Hinglish Meaning
Aap sadhu-santon ke rakshak, asuron ka naash karne waale aur Shri Ram ke dulare (priya) hain.
English Translation
You are the protector of saints and sages, the destroyer of demons, and the beloved of Ram.
Hinglish Meaning
Mata Janaki (Sita) ne aapko yeh vardaan diya hai ki aap aathon siddhiyan aur nau nidhiyan pradaan kar sakte hain.
English Translation
You are the bestower of the eight supernatural powers (Siddhis) and the nine divine treasures (Nidhis), by a boon from Mother Janaki.
Hinglish Meaning
Aapke paas Ram naam ki aushadhi hai. Aap hamesha Raghupati (Ram) ke daas bane rehte hain.
English Translation
You hold the elixir of Ram's name and are forever the servant of the Lord of the Raghus.
Hinglish Meaning
Aapka bhajan karne se Shri Ram ki praapti hoti hai aur janm-janmantar ke dukh door ho jaate hain.
English Translation
By singing your praise, one finds Ram and is relieved of the sorrows of many lifetimes.
Hinglish Meaning
Ant samay mein Raghubar (Ram) ke dhaam mein jaata hai, aur yadi punarjanam leta hai toh Hari-bhakt ke roop mein jaana jaata hai.
English Translation
At the end of life, one goes to the city of the Lord of Raghus; and if born again, is called a devotee of Hari.
Hinglish Meaning
Kisi aur devta ka dhyan karne ki avashyakta nahi hai. Sirf Hanuman ki seva se hi sabhi sukh mil jaate hain.
English Translation
One need not hold any other deity in mind; service to Hanuman alone brings all happiness.
Hinglish Meaning
Jo veer aur balwaan Hanuman ka smaran karta hai, uske saare sankat kat jaate hain aur sabhi peeda mit jaati hai.
English Translation
All afflictions are removed and all pains are relieved for one who remembers the mighty hero, Hanuman.
Hinglish Meaning
Hey Goswami Hanuman, aapki jai ho, jai ho, jai ho! Gurudev ki tarah hum par kripa kijiye.
English Translation
Victory, victory, victory to you, Lord Hanuman! Be merciful to me, as a Guru.
Hinglish Meaning
Jo koi iska sau (100) baar paath karta hai, woh sabhi bandhanon se mukt ho jaata hai aur use mahaan sukh ki praapti hoti hai.
English Translation
Whoever recites this a hundred times is released from bondage and enjoys the highest bliss.
Hinglish Meaning
Jo yeh Hanuman Chalisa padhta hai, use siddhi praapt hoti hai. Iske saakshi swayam Bhagwan Shankar (Gaurisa) hain.
English Translation
Whoever reads this Hanuman Chalisa attains spiritual perfection; Lord Shiva (Gaurisa) himself is the witness.
Hinglish Meaning
Tulsidas hamesha Shri Hari (Vishnu/Ram) ke daas hain. Hey Nath (Hanuman), aap mere hriday mein nivaas kijiye.
English Translation
Tulsidas is forever a servant of Hari. O Lord, please make my heart your abode.
Hinglish Meaning
Hey Pavan-putra, sankat-haran (sankaton ko harne waale), mangal-murti (mangal ki pratima)! Aap Shri Ram, Lakhan aur Sita ji ke saath devtao ke raja ke roop mein mere hriday mein nivaas karein.
English Translation
O Son of the Wind, remover of troubles, the embodiment of blessings, reside in my heart along with Ram, Lakshman, and Sita, O King of Gods.
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Benefits of Chanting the Chalisa
Builds a spiritual shield against fear and anxiety.
Gives you the inner courage to overcome any obstacle.
Clears your path to achieve personal and professional goals.
Promotes healing, positive energy, and a sense of deep well-being.
Strengthens your connection to the divine and brings profound inner peace.
A Simple Guide: When to Chant
To start your day with courage and end it with peace.
On Tuesdays and Saturdays, which are especially sacred to Lord Hanuman.
Before any important task, meeting, or exam for strength and clarity.
For protection when embarking on a journey.
Whenever your heart needs to feel his presence and support.
Begin Your Journey
The Hanuman Chalisa is a promise-a promise of strength in weakness, clarity in confusion, and unwavering support in times of need. It is an invitation to experience the boundless grace of Lord Hanuman.
We invite you now to scroll down, engage with the verses, click to explore their meanings, and let the divine energy of this sacred hymn fill your heart with peace and courage.
Jai Shri Ram. Jai Hanuman.