Sri Hanuman Chaleesa

Sri guru charan saroja raja
Nija mana mukur sudhaara
Baranau raghubara bimala yasha
Jo daayaka phalachaar

Having cleansed the mirror of my mind with the dust of the lotus feet of Sri Gurudev, I now proceed to describe the untarnished glory or Sri Rama, the most excellent of Raghu's, which bestows the four fruits.

Buddhi hiina tanu jaani ke
Sumirau pavana kumaar
Bala buddhi vidyaa dehu mohi
harahu kelesha vikaara


Realizing the inadequacy of my intellect, I meditate on you, O Hanuman, the son of the wind-god; grant me strength, intelligence & true knowledge, and remove all my afflictions and blemishes

1) Jay hanumaan gyaana guna saagar
Jai kapiis tihu loka ujaagar

Victory to you, O Hanuman, the ocean of wisdom & virtue. Victory to you O Hanuman, lord of monkeys & the enlightener of the 3 worlds.

2) Raam duut atulit bal dhaamaa
Anjani putra pavan sut naamaa

You are the messenger of Sri Rama, abode of immeasurable strength, and son of Anjana, and are also known as 'Pavanasuta', son of the wind-god.

3) Mahaabiir bikram bajarangii
Kumati nivaar sumati ke sangii

You are a great hero with exceptional valor with body as strong as the thunderbolt. You are dispeller of unwholesome thoughts and a companion of good sense & wisdom

4) Kanchan baran biraaj subeshaa
Kaanan kundal kuncit keshaa

You are of golden color and you wear fine clothes. You wear shining ear-rings and have beautiful curly hair.

5) Haath bajra au dhvajaa biraajai,
Kaandhe muunj janeuu saajai

You have the thunderbolt & flag in hand, whilst the sacred thread across your shoulder is made of sacred grass.

6) Shankar suvan keshariinandan,
Teja prataap mahaa jag vandan

You are an incarnation of Shiva and son of Keshari, and you are adored by the whole world on account of your radiance and courage.

7) Vidyaavaan gunii ati chaatur, Raam kaaj kavibe ko aatur

You are learned, virtuous & extremely intelligent & you are always eager to do the work of Sri Raam

8) Prabhu caritra sunibe ko rasiyaa, Raam lashan siitaa mana basiyaa

You delight in listening to the glories of God and you have Rama, Lakshmana and Sita residing in your heart.

9) Suksma ruup dhari siyahi dikhaavaa
vikata ruup dhari lanka jaraavaa

You assumed a subtle form when your revealed yourself to Sita; and by assuming an awesome form you burnt the city of Lanka

10) Bhiim ruup dhari asur sahaare,
raamacandra ke kaaj savaare

Then you assumed a gigantic form and destroyed the demons, thereby accomplishing the mission of Sri Rama.

11) Laay sajiivan lakhan jiyaaye,
srii raghubiir harasi ur laaye


When you brought the life-giving medicinal herb (sanjivini) and revived Lakshmana, Sri Rama embraced you joyfully.

12) Raghupati kiinhii bahut badaaii,
tum mam priya bharat hisam bhaaiiSri

Rama extolled you greatly and declared you to be as dear to him as his brother Bharata.

13) sahas badan tumharo yas gaavai,
as kahi sriipati kanth lagaavai

Taking you into his embrace, Sri Rama stated that even Seshnag, the thousand headed serpent, sings your glory.

14) sanakaadik brahmaadi muniisaa,
naarad saarad sahit ahiisaa

The sages Sanaka, Sanatana, Sanandana and Sanat Kumara, Brahma and the other gods, Siva, Narada, Sarasvati and Seshnag...

15) Yam kuber digapaal jahaa te,
kavi kovid kahi sakai kahaante

Yama, the god of death, Kubera, the god of wealth, Digpalas, the guardian deities, poets, and scholars have all failed to describe your glory adequately.

16) Tum upkaar sugriivahi kiinhaa,
raam milaay raaj pad diinhaa

You rendered an invaluable service to Sugriva by introducing him to Sri Rama and restoring him to the throne.

 

17) Tumharo mantra vibhiisan maanaa
lankesvar bhaye sah jag jaanaa

The whole world knows that Vibhishana heeded your advice and became lord of Lanka

18) Yug sahasra yojan par bhaanuu,
liilyo taahi madhur phal jaanuu

You swallowed the sun from a distance of sixteen thousand miles, considering it to be a sweet fruit.

19) Prabhu mudrikaa meli mukh maahi
jaladhi laadhi gaye acaraj naahi

Carrying Sri Rama's ring in your mouth, you crossed the ocean, there is no wonder in that (because of your previous deeds).

20) Durgam kaaj jagat ke jete, sugam anugrah tumhare tete

All the difficult tasks of the world are rendered easily possible by your grace.

21) Raama duaare tuma rakhavaare
hota na aajnaa bina paisaare

You are the gate-keeper of Sri Rama's kingdom, where none may enter without your permission.

22) Saba sukh lahai tumhaarii sarnaa,
tuma rakshak kaahuu ko darnaa

He who seeks refuge in you enjoys every happiness. What is there to be afraid of if you are the protector
?

23) Aapana teja samhaaro aapai,
tiino loka hanka te kampai

You alone are able to control your vital energy; all three worlds tremble before your power.

24) Bhuuta pisaacha nikatha nahi aavai,
mahaabiira jaba naama sunaavai

No evil spirits dare approach one who utters your name as Mahavir(great warrior).

25) Naasai roga harai saba piiraa,
japata nirantara hanumata biiraa

All diseases are destroyed and pains vanish when your powerful name is repeated incessantly (with one pointed mind).

26) Sankata se hanumaana chudaavai,
mana krama bacana dhyaana jo laavai

Hanuman frees from difficulties all those who contemplate upon him in thought, word and deed.

27) Saba para raama tapasvii raajaa
tina ke kaaja sakala tuma saajaa

You fulfilled all the missions of Sri Rama who fulfils the desires of devotees engaged in penance.

28) Aur manoratha jo koi laavai
soi amita jiivan phala paavai

Devotees may have any other desires, they will ultimately secure the imperishable fruit (realization of the highest reality).

29) Chaaron yuga parataapa tumhaaraa
hai parasiddha jagata ujiyaaraa

Your glory prevails in all four ages; and your fame radiates throughout the world.

30) Saadhu sant ke tum rakhavaare,
asura nikandan raam dulaare

You are the protector of the saints and sages, and, beloved of Rama, you destroy the demons (ie evil forces).



31) Ashta siddhi nav nidhi ke daataa
as bar diin jaanakii maataa

Mother Sita granted you the boon that you will be the bestower of the eight powers and the nine wealths.

32) Raam rasaayan tumhare paasaa,
sadaa raho raghupati ke daasaa

The essence of devotion to Sri Rama is with you; may you always be the servant of him.

33) Tumhare bhajan raam ko paavai,
janma janma ke dukh bisaraavai

Through devotion to you one obtains Sri Rama and life times of sorrow are swept away.

34) Ant kaal raghupati pur jaaii
jaha janma hari bhakta kahaaii

At the end of a lifespan of such devotion one goes to the abode of Sri Rama and is there known as a devotee of God.

35) Aur devataa citta na dharaii,
hanumat seii sarva sukh karaii

All happiness is granted even to that devotee who worships no other deity apart from Hanuman.

36) Sankat harai mitai sab piiraa
jo sumirai hanumat bal biiraa

All difficulties and pains are removed for those who contemplate on the all-powerful Hanuman.

37) Jai jai jai hanumaan gosaaii
kripaa karahu gurudev kii naaii

Victory, victory, victory to you, O Hanuman; as our supreme guru, give us grace.

38) Jo shat baar paath kar joi,
chuutahi bandi mahaasukh hoii

He who recites this chalisa a hundred times (with devotion) is sure to be freed from worldly bondage and enjoy great happiness.

39) Jo yah padhai hanumaan caaliisaa
hoy siddhi saakhii gauriisaa

He who reads the Hanuman Chalisa (and follows its precepts) will become perfect, as Siva is the witness.

40) Tulasiidaas sadaa hari ceraa,
kiijai naath hrday mah deraa

Tulasidas who is always the servant of God prays that the Lord resides in his heart.

Pavanatanaya sangkata harana, Mangala muurati ruupa, Raam lakhana siita sahita, Hrdaya basahu surabhuupa

O son of wind-god, remover of crises, embodiment of all blessings & auspiciousness, O king of Gods, reside in my heart along with Raam, Lakshmana & Sita

   

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