🕐 Best Time
Tuesday & Saturday mornings, or anytime during distress
🔁 Recitation
Recite 1, 7, or 11 times
📖 About
The Hanuman Chalisa is a 40-verse devotional hymn composed by Tulsidas in praise of Lord Hanuman. It is one of the most recited prayers in Hinduism.
✨ Benefits
Removes fear, evil spirits, and negative energy. Builds courage, strength, and devotion. Protects from enemies and obstacles.
1
श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि।
Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nij Manu Mukuru Sudhari.
💡 Cleansing the mirror of my mind with the dust of the Guru's lotus feet.
2
बरनऊं रघुबर बिमल जसु जो दायकु फल चारि॥
Baranau Raghubar Bimal Jasu, Jo Dayaku Phal Chari.
💡 I describe the pure glory of Lord Rama, which grants the four fruits of life.
3
बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके सुमिरौं पवन-कुमार।
Buddhiheen Tanu Jaanike, Sumirau Pavan Kumar.
💡 Knowing my body to be devoid of intelligence, I remember Hanuman, son of the Wind.
4
बल बुद्धि बिद्या देहु मोहिं हरहु कलेस बिकार॥
Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesh Bikaar.
💡 Grant me strength, wisdom and knowledge, and remove my sorrows and afflictions.
5
जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुन सागर। जय कपीस तिहुँ लोक उजागर॥
Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar. Jai Kapeesh Tihun Lok Ujagar.
💡 Victory to Hanuman, ocean of wisdom and virtue. Victory to the Lord of monkeys, illuminator of the three worlds.
6
राम दूत अतुलित बल धामा। अंजनि पुत्र पवनसुत नामा॥
Ram Doot Atulit Bal Dhama. Anjani Putra Pavansut Nama.
💡 Messenger of Rama, abode of immeasurable strength. Son of Anjani, known as the son of the Wind.
7
महाबीर बिक्रम बजरंगी। कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी॥
Mahabir Bikram Bajrangi. Kumati Nivar Sumati Ke Sangi.
💡 Great hero of tremendous valor with a body like a thunderbolt. Dispeller of evil thoughts and companion of good sense.
8
कंचन बरन बिराज सुबेसा। कानन कुंडल कुंचित केसा॥
Kanchan Baran Biraj Subesa. Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa.
💡 Golden-complexioned, splendidly adorned. With earrings and curly hair.
9
हाथ बज्र और ध्वजा बिराजे। कांधे मूंज जनेऊ साजे॥
Hath Bajra Aur Dhvaja Biraje. Kandhe Moonj Janeu Saje.
💡 In your hands shine the mace and flag. The sacred thread of Munja grass adorns your shoulder.
10
शंकर सुवन केसरी नंदन। तेज प्रताप महा जग बंदन॥
Shankar Suvan Kesari Nandan. Tej Pratap Maha Jag Bandan.
💡 Incarnation of Shiva, delight of Kesari. Your great glory is revered throughout the world.
11
विद्यावान गुनी अति चातुर। राम काज करिबे को आतुर॥
Vidyavan Guni Ati Chatur. Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Aatur.
💡 Learned, virtuous and very clever. Always eager to carry out the work of Lord Rama.
12
प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया। राम लखन सीता मन बसिया॥
Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya. Ram Lakhan Sita Man Basiya.
💡 You delight in hearing the tales of the Lord. Rama, Lakshmana and Sita dwell in your heart.
13
सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सियहिं दिखावा। बिकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा॥
Sukshma Roop Dhari Siyahi Dikhava. Bikat Roop Dhari Lanka Jarava.
💡 Taking a tiny form, you appeared to Sita. Taking a fearsome form, you set Lanka ablaze.
14
भीम रूप धरि असुर संहारे। रामचंद्र के काज सवारे॥
Bheem Roop Dhari Asur Samhare. Ramachandra Ke Kaj Savare.
💡 Taking a gigantic form, you slayed the demons. You accomplished all tasks of Lord Rama.
15
लाय सजीवन लखन जियाये। श्रीरघुबीर हरषि उर लाये॥
Laye Sajivan Lakhan Jiyaye. Shri Raghubir Harashi Ur Laye.
💡 Bringing the Sanjivani herb, you revived Lakshmana. Lord Rama embraced you with great joy.
16
रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बड़ाई। तुम मम प्रिय भरतहि सम भाई॥
Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badai. Tum Mam Priya Bharatahi Sam Bhai.
💡 Lord Rama praised you greatly, saying: You are dear to me as my brother Bharata.
17
सहस बदन तुम्हरो जस गावैं। अस कहि श्रीपति कंठ लगावैं॥
Sahas Badan Tumharo Jas Gaave. As Kahi Shripati Kanth Lagave.
💡 Even the thousand-headed Shesha sings your glory. So saying, Lord Rama embraced you again.
18
सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीसा। नारद सारद सहित अहीसा॥
Sanakadik Brahmadi Muneesa. Narad Sarad Sahit Aheesa.
💡 Sages like Sanaka, Brahma, Munis, Narada, Saraswati and the Serpent King—
19
जम कुबेर दिगपाल जहाँ ते। कबि कोबिद कहि सके कहाँ ते॥
Jam Kuber Digpal Jahan Te. Kabi Kobid Kahi Sake Kahan Te.
💡 Yama, Kubera, the Dikpalas — poets and scholars cannot describe your glory fully.
20
तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीन्हा। राम मिलाय राज पद दीन्हा॥
Tum Upkar Sugrivahin Kinha. Ram Milaye Raj Pad Dinha.
💡 You did a great service to Sugriva. Introducing him to Rama, you restored his kingdom.
21
तुम्हरो मंत्र बिभीषन माना। लंकेश्वर भए सब जग जाना॥
Tumharo Mantra Vibheeshan Mana. Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jana.
💡 Vibhishana heeded your counsel and became the Lord of Lanka, as the whole world knows.
22
जुग सहस्र जोजन पर भानू। लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू॥
Yug Sahasra Yojan Par Bhanu. Lilyo Tahi Madhur Phal Janu.
💡 The Sun, thousands of Yojanas away, you swallowed thinking it a sweet fruit.
23
प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं। जलधि लांघि गये अचरज नाहीं॥
Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukh Maheen. Jaladhi Langhi Gaye Achraj Nahin.
💡 Carrying the Lord's ring in your mouth, you leaped across the ocean — no surprise at all.
24
दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते। सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते॥
Durgam Kaj Jagat Ke Jete. Sugam Anugraha Tumhare Tete.
💡 Every difficult task in the world becomes easy with your grace.
25
राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे। होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे॥
Ram Duare Tum Rakhware. Hot Na Aagya Binu Paisare.
💡 You are the guardian at Rama's door. No one can enter without your permission.
26
सब सुख लहैं तुम्हारी सरना। तुम रक्षक काहू को डर ना॥
Sab Sukh Lahe Tumhari Sarna. Tum Rakshak Kahu Ko Dar Na.
💡 All happiness comes from taking refuge in you. With you as protector, there is no fear.
27
आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै। तीनों लोक हांक तें कांपै॥
Aapan Tej Samharo Aape. Teenon Lok Hank Te Kanpe.
💡 Only you can control your own power. The three worlds tremble at your roar.
28
भूत पिशाच निकट नहिं आवै। महाबीर जब नाम सुनावै॥
Bhoot Pishach Nikat Nahi Aave. Mahabir Jab Naam Sunave.
💡 Ghosts and evil spirits dare not come near when they hear the name of Mahabir.
29
नासै रोग हरै सब पीरा। जपत निरंतर हनुमत बीरा॥
Nase Rog Hare Sab Peera. Japat Nirantar Hanumat Beera.
💡 All diseases and pains are destroyed by constantly chanting the name of brave Hanuman.
30
संकट तें हनुमान छुड़ावै। मन क्रम बचन ध्यान जो लावै॥
Sankat Te Hanuman Chhudave. Man Kram Bachan Dhyan Jo Lave.
💡 Hanuman frees from difficulties those who meditate on him in thought, word and deed.
31
सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा। तिन के काज सकल तुम साजा॥
Sab Par Ram Tapasvi Raja. Tin Ke Kaj Sakal Tum Saja.
💡 Rama is the supreme ascetic king. You accomplish all His work.
32
और मनोरथ जो कोई लावै। सोइ अमित जीवन फल पावै॥
Aur Manorath Jo Koi Lave. Soi Amit Jeevan Phal Pave.
💡 Whoever comes to you with any desire obtains the abundant fruit of life.
33
चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा। है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा॥
Charon Yug Partap Tumhara. Hai Parsiddh Jagat Ujiyara.
💡 Your glory prevails through all four ages. Your fame illuminates the world.
34
साधु संत के तुम रखवारे। असुर निकंदन राम दुलारे॥
Sadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhware. Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare.
💡 You are the protector of saints and sages. Destroyer of demons, beloved of Rama.
35
अष्ट सिद्धि नौ निधि के दाता। अस बर दीन जानकी माता॥
Ashta Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Data. As Bar Deen Janaki Mata.
💡 Mother Janaki blessed you to grant the eight siddhis and nine nidhis.
36
राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा। सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा॥
Ram Rasayan Tumhare Pasa. Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa.
💡 You possess the essence of devotion to Rama. May you always remain the servant of Raghupati.
37
तुम्हरे भजन राम को पावै। जनम जनम के दुख बिसरावै॥
Tumhare Bhajan Ram Ko Pave. Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisrave.
💡 Through devotion to you, one attains Rama and forgets the sorrows of many births.
38
अंतकाल रघुबर पुर जाई। जहाँ जन्म हरिभक्त कहाई॥
Antkal Raghubar Pur Jai. Jahan Janm Haribhakt Kahai.
💡 At death, one goes to the abode of Rama. Wherever born, one is called a devotee of Hari.
39
और देवता चित्त न धरई। हनुमत सेइ सर्ब सुख करई॥
Aur Devta Chitt Na Dharai. Hanumat Sei Sarba Sukh Karai.
💡 Even without thinking of other gods, serving Hanuman gives all happiness.
40
संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा। जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा॥
Sankat Kate Mite Sab Peera. Jo Sumirai Hanumat Balbeera.
💡 Troubles vanish and all pains end for those who remember the mighty hero Hanuman.
41
जय जय जय हनुमान गोसाईं। कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाईं॥
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosain. Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Nayin.
💡 Victory, Victory, Victory to Lord Hanuman! Bestow your grace upon me as my Guru.
42
जो सत बार पाठ कर कोई। छूटहि बंदि महा सुख होई॥
Jo Sat Bar Path Kar Koi. Chhutahi Bandi Maha Sukh Hoi.
💡 Whoever recites this a hundred times is freed from bondage and attains great bliss.
43
जो यह पढ़ै हनुमान चालीसा। होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा॥
Jo Yah Padhe Hanuman Chalisa. Hoy Siddhi Sakhi Gaurisa.
💡 Whoever reads this Hanuman Chalisa attains perfection — Lord Shiva is witness.