Shri Hanuman Chalisa

Q: Which days are most auspicious for Hanuman Chalisa?

Tuesdays (*Mangalvar*) and Saturdays (*Shanivar*), as well as Hanuman Jayanti and Sri Rama Navami, are especially auspicious for Hanuman worship.

Q: What offerings can be presented to Lord Hanuman?

Sindoor (vermilion), Jasmine oil (*Chameli ka tel*), Betel leaves (*Paan* garland), Jaggery, roasted Gram (Chana), and Bananas are traditional offerings pleasing to Bajrangbali.

Opening Dohas

Doha 1

Śrī-Guru Charaṇa Saroja Raja, Nija Manu Mukura Sudhāri ।
Baraṇau Raghubara Bimala Jasa, Jo Dāyaku Phala Chāri ॥

Doha 2

Buddhi-Hīna Tanu Jānike, Sumirau Pavana-Kumāra ।
Bala Buddhi Vidyā Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesa Bikāra ॥

Shri Hanuman Chalisa (literally meaning "Forty Verses to Lord Hanuman") is arguably the most widely recited devotional prayer in Sanatana Dharma. Composed in the 16th century by the saint-poet Goswami Tulsidas in the Awadhi dialect of Hindi/Sanskrit, this hymn consists of two opening couplets (Dohas), forty main quatrains (Chaupais), and one concluding couplet (Doha).

Legend states that Tulsidas composed the Hanuman Chalisa while imprisoned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in Fatehpur Sikri. When Tulsidas chanted these 40 verses with unswerving devotion, an army of monkeys swarmed the royal court, compelling the emperor to release the saint with honor.

The Hanuman Chalisa praises Mahavira Hanuman as the epitome of strength (Bala), wisdom (Buddhi), courage (Shaurya), and selfless devotion (Bhakti) to Lord Rama. Reciting the Chalisa protects devotees from fear, disease, negative energies, and planetary afflictions.

According to scriptural tradition and Tulsidas's declaration in verse 38, daily recitation of Shri Hanuman Chalisa grants miraculous protection and spiritual evolution:

Destruction of All Sorrows and Ailments (Nase Rog Hare Sab Pira): Chanting Hanuman's name destroys physical illnesses and mental distress.
Protection from Evil Forces and Ghosts (Bhoot Pisach Nikat Nahi Ave): Negative vibrations, evil spirits, and black magic cannot approach one who chants Hanuman's name.

Chanting it once or 3 times daily is customary. On Tuesdays and Saturdays, chanting it 7 times, 11 times, or 100 times (Shata Bara) brings extraordinary peace and protection.

Tuesdays (Mangalvar) and Saturdays (Shanivar), as well as Hanuman Jayanti and Sri Rama Navami, are especially auspicious for Hanuman worship.

Yes! When Lord Hanuman rescued Shani Deva from Ravana's prison in Lanka, Shani Deva promised that he would never afflict any devotee who chants Hanuman's name or recites Hanuman Chalisa.

Sindoor (vermilion), Jasmine oil (Chameli ka tel), Betel leaves (Paan garland), Jaggery, roasted Gram (Chana), and Bananas are traditional offerings pleasing to Bajrangbali.

Goswami Tulsidas (1532–1623 CE) was a legendary Hindu saint, philosopher, and poet of the Bhakti movement. He is revered as the re-incarnation of Maharshi Valmiki.

Tulsidas authored the immortal epic Shri Ramcharitmanas, bringing the sacred story of Lord Rama to every household in northern India. His works on Lord Hanuman (Hanuman Chalisa, Bajrang Baan, Hanuman Bahuk, Sankat Mochan Hanumanashtak) are considered spiritual jewels of protection and devotion.

The Hanuman Chalisa is deeply woven into the daily spiritual life of millions of Hindus:

Eight Siddhis and Nine Nidhis: Chaupai 31 declares that Mother Sita granted Hanuman the boon to bestow the eight yogic powers (Ashta Siddhi: Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakamya, Ishitva, Vashitva) and nine cosmic treasures (Nav Nidhi) upon His devotees.
Sanjivani Booti Revival: Chaupais 11-12 commemorate Hanuman bringing the Dronagiri mountain with Sanjivani Booti to revive Lakshmana, demonstrating His unmatched power to bring life to impossible situations.
The Ultimate Mediator: Hanuman is praised as the gatekeeper of Lord Rama's court (Tum Hare Dvare Tum Rakhvale, Hota Na Agya Binu Paisare). No one can approach Lord Rama without Hanuman's grace.

Whoever recites this Hanuman Chalisa a hundred times (Jo Shata Bara Patha Kara Koi) is freed from all worldly bonds and attains supreme bliss.

As Lord Shiva (Gaurisa) Himself is witness, whoever chants these 40 verses daily attains all spiritual perfections (Siddhi). Goswami Tulsidas prays: "O Lord Hanuman, eternal servant of Hari, please make Your abode in my heart along with Sri Rama, Lakshmana, and Mother Sita."

Om Shri Ramadutaya Namah!
Om Shri Hanumate Namah!
Pavanatanaya Sankata Harana Mangala Murati Rupa |
Rama Lakhana Sita Sahita Hridaya Basahu Sura Bhupa ||

O Son of Wind God! O Destroyer of all distress! O Embodiment of Auspiciousness!
Dwell forever in our hearts along with Lord Shri Rama, Lakshmana, and Mother Sita.

Om Shanti! Shanti! Shanti!

Opening Dohas

Doha 1

Śrī-Guru Charaṇa Saroja Raja, Nija Manu Mukura Sudhāri ।
Baraṇau Raghubara Bimala Jasa, Jo Dāyaku Phala Chāri ॥

Doha 2

Buddhi-Hīna Tanu Jānike, Sumirau Pavana-Kumāra ।
Bala Buddhi Vidyā Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesa Bikāra ॥

Core 40 Chaupais

Chaupai 1

Jaya Hanumāna Jñāna Guṇa Sāgara ।
Jaya Kapīsa Tihu Loka Ujāgara ॥ 1 ॥

Chaupai 2

Rāma Dūta Atulita Bala Dhāmā ।
Añjani-Putra Pavanasuta Nāmā ॥ 2 ॥

Chaupai 3

Mahābīra Bikrama Bajaranggī ।
Kumati Nivāra Sumati Ke Saṅgī ॥ 3 ॥

Chaupai 4

Kaṃchana Barana Birāja Subesā ।
Kānana Kuṇḍala Kuṃcita Kesā ॥ 4 ॥

Chaupai 5

Hātha Bajra Au Dhvajā Birājai ।
Kāṃdhe Mūṃja Janeū Sājai ॥ 5 ॥

Chaupai 6

Śaṃkara Suvana Kesarī Nandana ।
Teja Pratāpa Mahā Jaga Bandana ॥ 6 ॥

Chaupai 7

Vidyāvāna Guṇī Ati Chātura ।
Rāma Kāja Karibe Ko Ātura ॥ 7 ॥

Chaupai 8

Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiyā ।
Rāma Lakhana Sītā Mana Basiyā ॥ 8 ॥

Chaupai 9

Sūkṣma Rūpa Dhari Siyahī Dikhāvā ।
Bikaṭa Rūpa Dhari Laṃka Jarāvā ॥ 9 ॥

Chaupai 10

Bhīma Rūpa Dhari Asura Saṃhāre ।
Rāmachandra Ke Kāja Saṃvāre ॥ 10 ॥

[ ... Complete 40 Chaupais ... ]

Chaupai 38

Jo Śata Bāra Pāṭha Kara Koī ।
Chūṭahi Bandi Mahā Sukha Hoī ॥ 38 ॥

Chaupai 39

Jo Yaha Paḍhai Hanumāna Chālīsā ।
Hoya Siddhi Sākhī Gaurīsā ॥ 39 ॥

Chaupai 40

Tulasīdāsa Sadā Hari Cherā ।
Kījajai Nātha Hṛdaya Mahā Ḍherā ॥ 40 ॥

Concluding Doha

Pavanatanaya Saṃkaṭa Haraṇa, Maṅgala Mūrati Rūpa ।
Rāma Lakhana Sītā Sahita, Hṛdaya Basahu Sura Bhūpa ॥

Whoever recites this Hanuman Chalisa a hundred times (Jo Shata Bara Patha Kara Koi) is freed from all worldly bonds and attains supreme bliss.

Om Shri Ramadutaya Namah!
Om Shri Hanumate Namah!
Pavanatanaya Sankata Harana Mangala Murati Rupa |
Rama Lakhana Sita Sahita Hridaya Basahu Sura Bhupa ||

O Son of Wind God! O Destroyer of all distress! O Embodiment of Auspiciousness!
Dwell forever in our hearts along with Lord Shri Rama, Lakshmana, and Mother Sita.

Om Shanti! Shanti! Shanti!

Dohas 1–2: Cleansing the mirror of the mind with Guru's lotus dust; invoking Hanuman for strength, wisdom, and removal of flaws.
Chaupais 1–10: Praising Hanuman's golden form, speed, wisdom, burning of Lanka, and slaying of demons.
Chaupais 11–20: Bringing Sanjivani for Lakshmana, hugging by Lord Rama, crossing the ocean, and finding Sita.
Chaupais 21–30: Guarding Rama's court, swallowing the sun in childhood (Yug Sahastra Yojan Par Bhanu), removing all distress, and destroying disease.
Chaupais 31–40: Bestowing 8 Siddhis and 9 Nidhis, granting Rama's elixir (Ram Rasayan), freeing devotees from bonds, and Tulsidas's prayer for eternal heart-abode.

Stotram Name	Shri Hanuman Chalisa
Primary Deity	Lord Hanuman (Anjaneya / Bajrangbali)
Composer	Goswami Tulsidas
Original Language	Awadhi (Hindi / Sanskrit meters)
Tradition	Ramanandi / Vaishnava
Verse Count	2 Opening Dohas + 40 Chaupais + 1 Closing Doha

Shri Hanuman Chalisa

Stotram (English Transliteration)

Shri Hanuman Chalisa

Introduction

Benefits of Recitation (Phalashruti)

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About the Stotram

Author & Composer

Spiritual Significance

Phalashruti

Concluding Prayer

Stotram (English Transliteration)

Phalashruti

Concluding Prayer

Verse-by-Verse Meaning