Hanuman Chalisa can help you achieve a lot in life but do not just recite or listen to Hanuman Chalisa for this, This will not give you the desired result. It depends on one's faith and devotion in Lord Hanuman. Start by understanding the meaning of each verse of Hanuman Chalisa. Let's find out the English translation/meaning of each verse of Hanuman Chalisa.
Shree Guru Charan Saroj Raj
Nij Man mukure Sudhaari
Barnao Raghubar Bimal Jasu
Jo Dayaku Phal Chari
After cleansing the mirror of my mind with the pollen
dust of holy Guru's Lotus feet. I Profess the pure,
untainted glory of Shri Raghuvar which bestows the four-
fold fruits of life. (Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha).
Budhiheen Tanu Janike
Sumirow Pavan Kumar
Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi
Harahu Kales Bikaar
Fully aware of the deficiency of my intelligence, I
concentrate my attention on Pavan Kumar and humbly
ask for strength, intelligence and true knowledge to
relieve me of all blemishes, causing pain.
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| Hanuman Chalisa meaning |
Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar
Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujaagar
Victory to thee, O'Hanuman! Ocean of Wisdom-All
hail to you O'Kapisa! (fountain-head of power, wisdom, and Shiva-Shakti) You illuminate all the three worlds
(Entire cosmos) with your glory.
Ramdoot Atulit Bal Dhamaa
Anjani Putra Pavansut Naamaa
You are the divine messenger of Shri Ram. The
repository of immeasurable strength, though known
only as Son of Pavan (Wind), born of Anjani.
Mahaveer Bikram Bajrangi
Kumati Nivaar Sumati Ke Sangi
With Limbs as sturdy as Vajra (The mace of God Indra)
you are valiant and brave. On you attends good Sense
and Wisdom. You dispel the darkness of evil thoughts.
Kanchan Baran Biraaj Subessa
Kaanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa
Your physique is beautiful golden colored and your dress
is pretty. You wear earrings and have long curly hair.
Hath Bajra Aur Dhwaja Birajai
Kaandhe Moonj Janeu Sajee
You carry in your hand a lightening bolt along with a victory
(Kesari) flag and wear the sacred thread on your shoulder.
Sankar Suvan Kesri Nandan
Tej Pratap Maha Jag Vandan
As a descendant of Lord Sankar, you are a comfort and pride
of Shri Kesari. With the lustre of your Vast Sway, you are
propitiated all over the universe.
Vidyavan Guni Ati Chaatur
Ram Kaaj Karibe Ko Aatur
You are the repository of learning, virtuous and fully accomplished, always keen to carry out the behest's of Shri Ram.
Prabu Charittra Sunibe Ko Rasiya
Ram Lakhan Sita Man Basiya
You are an ardent listener, always so keen to listen to the
narration of Shri Ram's Life Stories. Your heart is filled with
what Shri Ram stood for. You therefore always dwell in the
hearts of Shri Ram, Lakshman, and Sita.
Sukshma Roop Dhari Siyahi Dikhawa
Vikat Roop Dhari Lanka Jarawa
You appeared before Sita in a Diminutive form and spoke to
her in humility. You assumed an awesome form and struck
terror by setting Lanka on fire.
Bheem Roop Dhari Asur Sanhare
Ramachandra Ke Kaaj Sanvaare
With over-whelming might you destroyed the Asuras
(demons) and performed all tasks assigned to you by Shri Ram
with great skill.
Laaye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaaye
Shri Raghuvir Harashi Ur Laaye
You brought Sanjivan (A herb that revives life) and restored
Lakshman back to life, Shri Raghuvir (Shri Ram) cheerfully
embraced you with his heart full of joy.
Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badaai
Tum Mam Priya Bharatahi Sam Bhaai
Shri Raghupati (Shri Ram) lustily extolled your excellence and
said: "You are as dear to me as my own brother Bharat."
Sahas Badan Tumharo Jas Gaavein
Asa Kahi Shripati Kanth Lagaavein
Thousands of living beings are chanting hymns of your glories;
saying thus, Shri Ram warmly hugged him (Shri Hanuman).
Sankaadik Brahmaadi Muneesa
Narad Saarad Sahit Aheesa
When prophets like Sanka, even the Sage like Lord Brahma,
the great hermit Narad himself, Goddess Saraswati and Ahisha
(one of immeasurable dimensions).
Jam Kuber Digpaal Jahaan Te
Kavi Kovid Kahin Sake Kahan Te
Even Yamraj (God of Death) Kuber (God of Wealth) and the
Digpals (deputies guarding the four corners of the Universe)
have been vying with one another in offering homage to your
glories. How then, can a mere poet give adequate expression
of your super excellence.
Tum Upkar Sugrivahi Keenha
Ram Milaaye Rajpad Deenha
Tumharo Mantra Vibhishan Maana
Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jaana
You rendered a great service to Sugriv. You united him with
Shri Ram and he installed him on the Royal Throne. By heeding
your advice, Vibhishan became Lord of Lanka. This is known
all over the Universe.
Juug Sahastra Jo Jan Par Bhaanu
Leelyo Tahi Madhur Phal Janu
On your own you dashed upon the Sun, which is at a fabulous
distance of thousands of miles, thinking it to be a sweet
luscious fruit.
Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukh Maheen
Jaladhi Laanghi Gaye Acharaj Naheen
Carrying the Lord's Signet Ring in your mouth, there is
hardly any wonder that you easily leapt across the ocean.
Durgaam Kaj Jagat Ke Jete
Sugam Anugrah Tumhare Tete
The burden of all difficult tasks of the world become light
with your kind grace.
Ram Duwaare Tum Rakhwaare,
Hot Na Aagya Binu Paisaare
You are the sentry at the door of Shri Ram's Divine Abode.
No one can enter it without your permission,
Sub Sukh Lahei Tumhari Sarna
Tum Rakshak Kaahu Ko Darnaa
All comforts of the world lie at your feet. The devotees enjoy all
divine pleasures and feel fearless under your benign Protection.
Aapan tej Samhaaro Aapei
Teenhon Lok Haankte Kaanpei
You alone are befitted to carry your own splendid valour. All the
three worlds (entire universe) tremor at your thunderous call.
Bhoot Pishaach Nikat Nahin Aavei
Mahavir Jab Naam Sunavei
All the ghosts, demons and evil forces keep away, with the
sheer mention of your great name, O'Mahaveer!!
Naasei Rog Hare Sab Peera
Japat Nirantar Hanumant Beera
All diseases, pain and suffering disappear on reciting regularly
Shri Hanuman's holy name.
Sankat Te Hanuman Chhudaavei
Man Kram Vachan Dyan Jo Laavei
Those who remember Shri Hanuman in thought, words and deeds
with Sincerity and Faith, are rescued from all crises in life.
Sab Par Ram Tapasvi Raja
Tinke Kaaj Sakal Tum Saaja
All who hail, worship and have faith in Shri Ram as the Supreme
Lord and the king of penance. You make all their difficult tasks
very easy.
Aur Manorath Jo Koi Laavei
Soi Amit Jeevan Phal Paave
Whosoever comes to you for fulfillment of any desire with faith
and sincerity, Will he alone secure the imperishable fruit of
human life.
Chaaron Yug Partap Tumhara
Hai Parsiddha Jagat Ujiyara
All through the four ages your magnificent glory is acclaimed far
and wide. Your fame is Radiantly acclaimed all over the Cosmos.
Sadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhvaare
Asur Nikandan Ram Dulaare
You are Saviour and the guardian angel of Saints and Sages and
destroy all Demons. You are the angelic darling of Shri Ram.
Ashta Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Data
Asa Bar Deen Janki Mata
You can grant to any one, any yogic power of Eight Siddhis
(power to become light and heavy at will) and Nine Nidhis
(Riches,comfort,power,prestige,fame,sweet relationship etc.)
This boon has been conferred upon you by Mother Janki.
Ram Rasayan Tumhare Pasa
Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa
You possess the power of devotion to Shri Ram. In all rebirths
you will always remain Shri Raghupati's most dedicated disciple.
Tumhare Bhajan Ram Ko Paavei
Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisraavei
Through hymns sung in devotion to you, one can find Shri Ram
and become free from the sufferings of several births.
Anta Kaal Raghubair Pur Jaai
Jahan Janm Hari Bakht Kahaai
If at the time of death one enters the Divine Abode of Shri Ram,
thereafter in all future births he is born as the Lord's devotee.
Aur Devta Chitt Na Dharai
Hanumanth Sei Hi Sarva Sukh Karai
One need not entertain any other deity for Propitiation, as
the devotion of Shri Hanuman alone can give all happiness.
Sankat Katei Mitei Sab Peera
Jo Sumirei Hanumat Bal Beera
One is freed from all the sufferings and ill fated contingencies of
rebirths in the world. One who adores and remembers Shri Hanuman.
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosai
Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Naai
Hail, Hail, Hail, Shri Hanuman, Lord of senses. Let your victory
over the evil be firm and final. Bless me in the capacity as my
supreme guru (teacher).
Jo Sat Baar Path Kar Koi
Chhutahi Bandi Mahasukh Hoi
One who recites Chalisa one hundred times, becomes free from the
bondage of life and death and enjoys the highest bliss at last.
Jo Yah Padhe Hanuman Chalisa
Hoye Siddhi Saakhi Gaurisa
All those who recite Hanuman Chalisa (The forty Chaupais)
regularly are sure to be benedicted. Such is the evidence of no less a
witness as Bhagwan Sankar.
Tulsidas sada hari chera
Keejei Naath Hriday Maha Dera
Tulsidas as a humble devotee of the Divine Master, stays perpetually at
his feet, he prays "Oh Lord! You enshrine within my heart & soul."
Pavantanay Sankat Haran
Mangal Murti Roop
Mangal Murti Roop
Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit,
Hriday Basahu Sur Bhoop
Oh! conqueror of the Wind, Destroyer of all miseries, you are a
symbol of Auspiciousness.
Along with Shri Ram, Lakshman and Sita, reside in my heart.
Oh! King of Gods.
