Shri Hanuman Chalisa (Complete in English)

Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nij Manu Mukuru Sudhari ।
Baranau Raghuvar Bimal Jasu, Jo Dayaku Phal Chari ॥

Meaning: Cleansing the mirror of my mind with the sacred dust of the lotus feet of the Divine Guru, I proclaim the pure, unblemished glory of Lord Shri Rama (the jewel of the Raghu dynasty), which bestows the four ultimate fruits of life: Dharma (righteousness), Artha (wealth), Kama (fulfillment of noble desires), and Moksha (spiritual liberation).

Buddhiheen Tanu Janike, Sumirau Pavan-Kumar ।
Bal Budhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesh Bikar ॥

Meaning: Knowing myself to be devoid of supreme wisdom, I meditate upon you, O Pavana-Kumara (Son of the Wind God). Grant unto me spiritual and physical strength (Bala), intellect (Buddhi), and divine knowledge (Vidya), and purge from my heart all distresses, agonies, and moral impurities.

Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar ।
Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujagar ॥

Meaning: Victory to you, O Hanuman, ocean of divine wisdom and virtuous attributes! Victory to the sovereign of the Vanaras, whose refulgent fame illuminates all three realms of existence!

Ram Doot Atulit Bal Dhama ।
Anjani-Putra Pavansut Nama ॥

Meaning: You are the supreme messenger of Lord Rama and the repository of immeasurable divine power. You are renowned as the son of Mother Anjani and the beloved offspring of the Wind God (Pavanasuta).

Mahabir Bikram Bajrangi ।
Kumati Nivar Sumati Ke Sangi ॥

Meaning: O mighty warrior of heroic valor, with limbs as adamantine as Indra's thunderbolt (Bajrangi)! You dismantle wicked inclinations and false perceptions, and dwell as the eternal companion of pure, righteous intellect (Sumati).

Kanchan Baran Biraj Subesa ।
Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa ॥

Meaning: Your radiant complexion gleams like molten gold, and you are adorned in splendid garments. Your ears are embellished with dazzling earrings, and your hair flows in enchanting, lustrous curls.

Hath Bajra Aur Dhwaja Biraje ।
Kandhe Moonj Janeu Saaje ॥

Meaning: In your hands gleam the thunderbolt mace and the sacred triumphal victory banner of Lord Rama. Across your shoulder rests the sacred sacrificial thread woven of sacred Munja grass.

Shankar Suvan Kesari Nandan ।
Tej Pratap Maha Jag Vandan ॥

Meaning: You are the eleventh incarnation of Lord Shiva (Rudra Avatar) and the son of King Kesari. Your radiant splendor and transcendent majesty are revered throughout the universe.

Vidyavan Guni Ati Chatur ।
Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Aatur ॥

Meaning: You are the master of all eighteen sciences and arts, replete with virtuous qualities, sagacious beyond measure, and perpetually eager to execute the divine mission of Lord Rama.

Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya ।
Ram Lakhan Sita Man Basiya ॥

Meaning: You take supreme delight in listening to the sacred narrative of Lord Rama's pastimes. Within your blissful heart, Lord Rama, Lakshmana, and Mother Sita reside eternally.

Sukshma Roop Dhari Siyahi Dikhava ।
Bikat Roop Dhari Lanka Jarava ॥

Meaning: Assuming a minute form, you revealed your humble presence to Mother Sita in Ashok Vatika; then, expanding into an awe-inspiring, colossal form, you consumed Lanka in flames.

Bheem Roop Dhari Asur Sanghare ।
Ramchandra Ke Kaaj Sanvare ॥

Meaning: Assuming a formidable, titanic form, you vanquished the demonic legions of Ravana and flawlessly accomplished every divine undertaking of Lord Ramachandra.

Laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye ।
Shri Raghubir Harashi Ur Laye ॥

Meaning: Carrying the entire Dronagiri mountain with the life-giving Sanjeevani herb across thousands of leagues, you revived Lakshmana. Overjoyed with gratitude, Lord Rama embraced you to His heart.

Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badai ।
Tum Mam Priya Bharat-hi Sam Bhai ॥

Meaning: Lord Rama praised you profusely, declaring: 'O Hanuman! You are as dearly beloved to Me as My own brother Bharata!'

Sahas Badan Tumharo Jas Gaavein ।
As Kahi Shripati Kanth Lagaavein ॥

Meaning: 'The thousand-headed celestial serpent Shesha sings your glorious praises!' So speaking, the Lord of Sri (Vishnu Himself) lovingly embraced you once more.

Sanakadika Brahmadi Munisa ।
Narad Sarad Sahit Ahisa ॥

Meaning: The four eternal child-sages (Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanatana, Sanatsujata), Lord Brahma, the celestial rishis, Narada, Goddess Saraswati, and the serpent king Shesha are continually chanting your virtues.

Yam Kuber Digpal Jahan Te ।
Kabi Kobid Kahi Sake Kahan Te ॥

Meaning: Yama (the lord of death), Kubera (the lord of wealth), and the guardians of the eight cardinal directions fall short in their ability to describe your boundless renown; how then can mortal poets and scholars ever depict it?

Tum Upkar Sugreevahi Keenha ।
Ram Milaye Rajpad Deenha ॥

Meaning: You rendered an unforgettable service to Sugriva by uniting him with Lord Rama, restoring his dignity, and establishing him on the royal throne of Kishkindha.

Tumharo Mantra Bibhishan Mana ।
Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jana ॥

Meaning: Vibhishana heeded your righteous counsel, sought asylum at Lord Rama's lotus feet, and became the sovereign ruler of Lanka, as the entire world knows.

Jug Sahastra Jojan Par Bhanu ।
Leelyo Tahi Madhur Phal Janu ॥

Meaning: Mistaking the sun—situated millions of leagues away in the sky—for a ripe, luscious sweet fruit, you leaped effortlessly and held it within your mouth during your childhood!

Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukh Maheen ।
Jaladhi Langhi Gaye Acharaj Naheen ॥

Meaning: Carrying Lord Rama's signet ring within your mouth, you vaulted across the turbulent, fathomless ocean; indeed, for you who possess divine potency, this was no marvel.

Durgam Kaaj Jagat Ke Jete ।
Sugam Anugrah Tumhre Tete ॥

Meaning: All arduous, seemingly impossible tasks in this material universe become effortless and readily accomplished through your gracious, benevolent glance.

Ram Duare Tum Rakhware ।
Hot Na Aagya Binu Paisare ॥

Meaning: You stand as the eternal sentry at the gateway to Lord Rama's divine sanctuary. Without your gracious permission, none can enter His sacred presence.

Sab Sukh Lahe Tumhari Sarna ।
Tum Rakshak Kahu Ko Darna ॥

Meaning: Those who take unconditional refuge in you attain all peace, joy, and spiritual fulfillment. When you stand as our protector, what cause can there ever be for fear?

Aapan Tej Samharo Aapai ।
Teeno Lok Hank Te Kaanpe ॥

Meaning: You alone possess the prowess to master your own overwhelming radiance. When you roar your battle cry, all three realms tremble in reverence.

Bhoot Pishach Nikat Nahi Aave ।
Mahabir Jab Naam Sunave ॥

Meaning: Evil spirits, ghosts, phantoms, and negative entities dare not approach the vicinity where your heroic name, Mahavira, is vibrated with devotion.

Nase Rog Hare Sab Peera ।
Japat Nirantar Hanumat Beera ॥

Meaning: All bodily diseases are eradicated and all tormenting pains cease when the devotee continuously chants the sacred name of the heroic Hanuman.

Sankat Te Hanuman Chhudave ।
Man Kram Bachan Dhyan Jo Laave ॥

Meaning: Hanuman liberates the devotee from every peril and affliction who meditates upon him with sincerity of mind, action, and speech.

Sab Par Ram Tapaswi Raja ।
Tin Ke Kaaj Sakal Tum Saja ॥

Meaning: Lord Rama, the supreme ascetic king, reigns supreme above all; yet it was you who accomplished all of His divine missions with unmatched dedication.

Aur Manorath Jo Koi Laave ।
Soi Amit Jivan Phal Paave ॥

Meaning: Whatever sincere, noble aspiration a devotee brings before you is fulfilled, and they reap the limitless, imperishable nectar of spiritual life.

Charo Jug Partap Tumhara ।
Hai Parsiddh Jagat Ujiyara ॥

Meaning: Your transcendent majesty shines resplendent across all four cosmic epochs (Satya, Treta, Dvapara, and Kali Yuga); your glory illuminates the entire cosmos.

Sadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhware ।
Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare ॥

Meaning: You are the steadfast protector of saints and holy seekers; you annihilate demonic forces, and are the dearly cherished companion of Lord Rama.

Asht Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Data ।
As Bar Deen Janki Mata ॥

Meaning: You are the bestower of the eight supernatural yogic perfections (Ashta Siddhis) and the nine divine celestial treasures (Nava Nidhis), as granted to you by Mother Janaki.

Ram Rasayan Tumhare Pasa ।
Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa ॥

Meaning: You hold the supreme elixir of Rama's holy name (Rama Rasayana). May you eternally dwell as the humble servant of Lord Raghupati.

Tumhare Bhajan Ram Ko Paave ।
Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisrave ॥

Meaning: By singing your praises, the seeker attains Lord Rama directly, and sheds the accumulated agonies and karmic entanglements of countless lifetimes.

Anta Kaal Raghubar Pur Jaee ।
Jahan Janma Hari-Bhakta Kahaee ॥

Meaning: At the hour of departure, such a devotee enters the divine realm of Lord Rama (Vaikuntha), and if they take birth again, they are celebrated as a devoted servant of God.

Aur Devta Chitta Na Dharai ।
Hanumat Sei Sarva Sukh Karai ॥

Meaning: Even without harboring reverence for any other demigod, by wholehearted devotion unto Lord Hanuman alone, the seeker secures every spiritual and worldly benediction.

Sankat Kate Mite Sab Peera ।
Jo Sumire Hanumat Balbeera ॥

Meaning: All tribulations vanish and every agony dissolves for the fortunate soul who constantly remembers the valiant, heroic Hanuman.

Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosain ।
Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Naain ॥

Meaning: Victory, victory, all victory to you, O Lord Hanuman! Bestow your merciful grace upon me as my supreme, enlightened Spiritual Master!

Jo Sat Baar Paath Kar Koi ।
Chhootahi Bandi Maha Sukh Hoi ॥

Meaning: Whoever recites this sacred Chalisa a hundred times is unshackled from all bondages of karma and sorrow, and attains supreme, transcendental bliss.

Jo Yah Padhe Hanuman Chalisa ।
Hoye Siddhi Sakhi Gaurisa ॥

Meaning: Whoever reads this Hanuman Chalisa attains spiritual perfection (Siddhi); to this truth, Lord Shiva (the Lord of Gauri) Himself stands as the supreme witness.

Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera ।
Keejai Nath Hridaye Mah Dera ॥

Meaning: Tulsidas remains forever the humble servant of Lord Hari. O Lord Hanuman, establish your eternal abode within the sanctuary of my heart!

Pavan Tanay Sankat Haran, Mangal Murati Roop ।
Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit, Hriday Basahu Sur Bhoop ॥

Meaning: O Son of the Wind God, dispeller of all afflictions, the very embodiment of auspiciousness! Dwell eternally within my heart alongside Lord Rama, brother Lakshmana, and Mother Sita, O sovereign of all celestial beings!