HANUMAN CHALISA
श्री गुरु चरण सरोज रज, निज मन मुकुरु सुधारि।
बरनऊं रघुवर बिमल जसु, जो दायकु फल चारि।
(Shree Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nij Man Mukar Sudhari,
Barnau Raghuvar Bimal Jasu, Jo dayaku Phal Chari)
Meaning -
With the dust of Guru's Lotus feet, I clean the mirror of my mind and then narrate the sacred glory of Sri Ram Chandra, The Supereme among the Raghu (Raghukul) dynasty. The giver of the four attainments of life.
{This is tradition in Hinduism to worship Master before starting holy Work}
बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके, सुमिरो पवन-कुमार।
बल बुद्धि विद्या देहु मोहिं, हरहु कलेश विकार।
Budhi heen Tanu Janike, Sumirow, Pavan Kumar,
Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesh Bikaar
Meaning -
Knowing myself to be Brainless or dull, I urge you, O Hanuman, The son of Wind! Lord! kindly Bestow on (give) me strength, wisdom and knowledge, removing all my miseries and blemishes.
जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुण सागर, जय कपीस तिहुँ लोक उजागर ।। १ ।।
राम दूत अतुलित बल धामा, अंजनी-पुत्र पवनसुत नामा ।। २ ।।
Jai Hanuman Gyan Guna Sagar, Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujgaar
Ramdoot Atulit Bal Dhamaa, Anjani Putra Pavansut naamaa.
(Victory of Thee, O Hanuman, Ocean of wisdom and virtue, victory to the Lord of monkeys who is well known in all the three worlds )
(You, the Divine messenger of Ram and repository of immeasurable strength,are also known as Anjaniputra and known as the son of the wind - Pavanputra. )
महावीर विक्रम बजरंगी, कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी ।। ३ ।।
कंचन बरन बिराज सुबेसा, कानन कुण्डल कुंचित केसा ।। ४ ।।
Mahebeer Bikram Bajrangi, Kumati Nivaar Sumati Ke Sangi.
Kanchan Baran Biraaj Subesaa,Kanan kundal kunchit kesa.
(Oh Hanumanji! You are valiant and brave, with a body like lightening.You are the dispeller of darkness of evil thoughts and companion of good sense and wisdom. )
(Shri Hanumanji's physique is golden coloured. His dress is pretty, wearing Kundals' ear-rings and his hairs are long and curly. )
हाथ व्रज औ ध्वजा बिराजै, काँधे मूँज जनेउ साजै ॥ ५ ॥
शंकर सुवन केसरीनंदन, तेज प्रताप महा जग बंदन ।। ६ ।।
Hath Bajra Aur Dhvaja Birjai, Kandhe Moonj Janeu saage.
Shankar Suvna Kesari Nandan, Tej Pratap Maha Jag Vandan.
(Shri Hanumanji is holding in one hand a lighting bolt and in the other a banner with sacred thread across his shoulder. )
(Oh Hanumanji! You are the emanation of 'SHIVA' and you delight Shri Keshri. Being ever effulgent, you and hold vast sway over the universe. The entire world propitiates. You are adorable of all. )
विद्यावान गुनी अति चातुर, राम काज करिबे को आतुर ।। ७ ।।
प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया, राम लखन सीता मन बसिया ।। ८ ।।
Vidyavaan Guni Ati Chatur, Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Atur.
Prabhu Charittra Sunibe Ko Rasiya,Ram Lakhan Sita man basyia.
(Oh! Shri Hanumanji! You are the repository learning, virtuous, very wise and highly keen to do the work of Shri Ram, )
(You are intensely greedy for listening to the narration of Lord Ram's life story and revel on its enjoyment. You ever dwell in the hearts of Shri Ram-Sita and Shri Lakshman.
सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सियहिं दिखावा, विकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा ।। ९ ।।
भीम रूप धरि असुर सँहारे, रामचन्द्र के काज सँवारे ।। १० ।।
Sukshma roop Dhari Siyahi Dikhwana, Bikat roop Dhari Lank Jarawa.
Bhim roop Dhari Asur Sanhare, Ramchandra Ke kaaj Savare.
(You appeared beofre Sita in a diminutive form and spoke to her, while you assumed an awesome form and struck terror by setting Lanka on fire. )
(He, with his terrible form, killed demons in Lanka and performed all acts of Shri Ram.)
लाय संजीवन लखन जियाये, श्री रघुबीर हरषि उर लाये ।। ११ ।।
रघुपति कीन्हि बहुत बड़ाई, तुम मम प्रिय भरतहि सम भाई ।। १२ ।।
Laye Sajivan Lakhan Jiyaye, Shri Raghubir harashi ur laye.
Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badaai, Tum Mama Priya Bharat Sam Bahi.
(When Hanumanji made Lakshman alive after bringing 'Sanjivni herb' Shri Ram took him in his deep embrace, his heart full of joy. )
(Shri Ram lustily extolled Hanumanji's excellence and remarked, "you are as dear to me as my own brother Bharat" )
सहस बदन तुम्हरो यस गावैं, अस कहि श्रीपति कण्ठ लगावैं ।। १३ ।।
सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीसा, नारद सारद सहित अहीसा ।। १४ ।।
Sahastra Badan Tumharo Jas Gaave, Asa kahi Shripati Kanth Laagave.
Sankadik Brahmadi Muneesa, Narad Sarad Sahit Aheesa
(Shri Ram embraced Hanumanji saying: "Let the thousand - tongued sheshnaag sing your glories" )
(Sanak and the sages, saints. Lord Brahma, the great hermits Narad and Goddess Saraswati along
with Sheshnag the cosmic serpent, fail to sing the glories of Hanumanji exactly )
जम कुबेर दिगपाल जहाँ ते, कबि कोबिद कहि सके कहाँ ते ।। १५ ।।
तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीन्हा, राम मिलाय राज पद दीन्हा ।। १६ ।।
Jam Kuber Digpal Jahan Te,Kabi Kabid Kahin Sake Kahan Te
Tum Upkar Sugrivahi Keenha, Ram Miali Ra pad Deenha.
(What to talk of denizens of the earth like poets and scholars ones etc even Gods
like Yamraj, Kuber, and Digpal fail to narrate Hanman's greatness in toto. }
(Hanumanji! You rendered a great service for Sugriva, It were you who united him with SHRI RAM and installed him on the Royal Throne. )
तुम्हरो मन्त्र विभीषण माना, लंकेश्वर भए सब जग जाना ।। १७ ।।
जुग सहस्र जोजन पर भानु, लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू ।। १८ ।।
Tumharo Mantra Bibhishan Maana, Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jaana.
Juug Sahastra Jojan Par Bhaanu, Leelyo Taahi Madhur Phal Jaanu.
(By heeding your advice. Vibhushan became Lord of Lanka, which is known all over the universe.)
(Hanumanji gulped, the SUN at distance of sixteen thousand miles considering it to be a sweet fruit.)
प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं, जलधि लाँघि गये अचरज नाहीं ।। १९ ।।
दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते, सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते ।। २० ।।
Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukha Maaheen, Jaladhi Langhi Gaye Acharaj Naheen.
Durgam Kaaj Jagat Ke Jeete, sugam Anugrah Tumhre Te Te.
(Carrying the Lord's ring in his mouth, he went across the ocean. There is no wonder in that.)
(Oh Hanumanji! all the difficult tasks in the world are rendered easiest by your grace.)
राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे, होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे ।। २१ ।।
सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना, तुम रक्षक काहू को डर ना ।। २२ ।।
Ram Duware Tum Rakhavare, Hot Na Aagya Bin Paisare.
Sab Sukh Lahen Tumhari Sarna,Tum Rakshak Kaahu Ko Darnaa.
(Oh Hanumanji! You are the sentinel at the door of Ram's mercy mansion or His divine abode.No one may enter without your permission. )
(By your grace one can enjoy all happiness and one need not have any fear under your protection.)
आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै, तीनों लोक हाँक तें काँपै ।। २३ ।।
भूत पिशाच निकट नहिं आवै, महावीर जब नाम सुनावै ।। २४ ।।
Aapan Tej Samharo Aapei, Tanau Lok Hank Te Kanpei
Bhoot Pisaach Nikat Nahi Avei, Mahabir Jab Naam Sunavei.
(When you roar all the three worlds tremble and only you can control your might. )
(Great Brave on. Hanumanji's name keeps all the Ghosts, Demons & evils spirits away from his devotees).
नासै रोग हरै सब पीरा, जपत निरन्तर हनुमत बीरा ।। २५ ।।
संकट तें हनुमान छुड़ावै, मन क्रम बचन ध्यान जो लावै ।। २६ ।।
Nasei Rog Hare Sab Peera, Japat Niranter Hanumant Beera
Sankat Te Hanuman Chhudavei, Man Kram Bachan Dhyan Jo Lavei.
(On reciting Hanumanji's holy name regularly all the maladies perish the entire pain disappears. )
(Those who remember Hanumanji in thought, word and deed are well guarded against their odds in life.)
सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा, तिन के काज सकल तुम साजा ।। २७ ।।
और मनोरथ जो कोई लावै, सोई अमित जीवन फल पावै ।। २८ ।।
Sub Par Ram Tapasvee Raaja, Tinke Kaaj Sakal Tum Saaja
Aur Manorath Jo Koi Lave, Soi Amit Jivan Phal Pave.
(Oh Hanumanji! You are the caretaker of even Lord Rama, who has been hailed as the Supreme Lord and the Monarch of all those devoted in penances. )
(Oh Hanumanji! You fulfill the desires of those who come to you and bestow the eternal nectar the highest fruit of life. )
चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा, है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा ।। २९ ।।
साधु सन्त के तुम रखवारे, असुर निकंदन राम दुलारे ।। ३० ।।
Charo Juung Partap Tumhara, Hai Parsiddha Jagat Ujiyara.
Sadho Sant Ke Tum Rakhvare, Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare.
(Oh Hanumanji! You magnificent glory is acclaimed far and wide all through the four ages and your fame is radianlty noted all over the cosmos. )
(Oh Hanumanji! You are the saviour and the guardian angel of saints and sages and destroy all the Demons, you are the seraphic darling of Shri Ram. )
अष्टसिद्धि नौ निधि के दाता, अस वर दीन जानकी माता ।। ३१ ।।
राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा, सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा ।। ३२ ।।
Ashta Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Data, Asa Bar Din Janki Mata.
Ram Rasayan Tumhare Pasa, Sadaa Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa.
(Hanumanji has been blessed with mother Janaki to grant to any one any YOGIC power of eight Sidhis and Nava Nidhis as per choice. )
(Oh Hanumanji! You hold the essence of devotion to RAM, always remaining His Servant.)
तुम्हरे भजन राम को पावै, जनम जनम के दुख बिसरावै ।। ३३ ।।
अन्त काल रघुपति पुर जाई, जहाँ जन्म हरिभक्त कहाई ।। ३४ ।।
Tumhare Bhajan Ramko Pavei. Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisravei.
Anta Kaal Raghubar Pur Jai, Jahan Janma Hari Bhakta Kahai.
(Oh Hanumanji! through devotion to you, one comes to RAM and becomes free from suffering of several lives.)
(After death he enters the eternal abode of Sri Ram and remains a devotee of him, whenever, taking new birth on earth.)
और देवता चित्त न धरई, हनुमत सेइ सर्व सुख करई ।। ३५ ।।
संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा, जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा ।। ३६ ।।
Aur Devata Chitt Na Dharai, Hanumant Sei Sarva Sukh Karai
Sankat Kate Mitey Sab Peera, Jo Sumirei Hanumant Balbeera.
(You need not hold any other demigod in mind. Hanumanji alone will give all happiness.)
(Oh Powerful Hanumanji! You end the sufferings and remove all the pain from those who remember you).
जय जय जय हनुमान गोसाईं, कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाईं ।। ३७ ।।
जो सत बार पाठ कर कोई, छूटहि बंदि महा सुख होई ।। ३८ ।।
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosai, Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Naiee
Jo Sat Baar Paath Kar Koi, Chhutahi Bandi Maha Sukh Hoi.
(Hail-Hail-Hail-Lord Hanumanji! I beseech you Honour to bless me in the capacity of my supreme 'GURU' (teacher).)
(One who recites this Hanuman Chalisa one hundred times daily for one hundred days becomes free from the bondage of life and death and enjoys the highest bliss at last.)
जो यह पढ़ै हनुमान चालीसा, होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा ।। ३९ ।।
तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा, कीजै नाथ हृदय महँ डेरा ।। ४० ।।
Jo Yah Padhe Hanuman Chalisa, Hoy Siddhi Sakhi Gaurisa
Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera, Keeje Nath Hriday Mah Dera.
(As Lord Shankar witnesses, all those who recite Hanuman Chalisa regularly are sure to be benecdicted)
(Tulsidas always the servant of Lord prays. "Oh my Lord! You enshrine within my heart.! )
।। दोहा ।।
पवनतनय संकट हरन मंगल मूरति रूप ।
राम लखन सीता सहित हृदय बसहु सुर भूप ।।
Doha
Pavan Tanay Sankat Haran , Mangal Murti Roop.
Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit, Hriday Basahu Sur Bhoop.
(O Shri Hanuman, The Son of Pavan, Saviour The Embodiment of
blessings, reside in my heart together with Shri Ram, Laxman and Sita )
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