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🕉️ Goswami Tulsidas Krit • 40 Chaupais + 3 Dohas

श्री हनुमान चालीसा

Complete Shri Hanuman Chalisa in Hindi, Hinglish Transliteration & Authentic English Meaning with Interactive Audio Recitation & Sankalp Counter.

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॥ दोहा (Opening Invocation) ॥

🪔 Doha 1

श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज, निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि। बरनउँ रघुबर बिमल जसु, जो दायक फल चारि॥

Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nij Manu Mukuru Sudhaari. Baranau Raghubar Bimal Jasu, Jo Daayaku Phal Chaari.

Meaning: Cleansing the mirror of my mind with the sacred dust of my Guru's lotus feet, I describe the unblemished glory of Lord Rama, which bestows the four fruits of life: Dharma (righteousness), Artha (prosperity), Kama (fulfillment), and Moksha (liberation).

Key Terms: Charan Saroj (Lotus feet) • Mukuru (Mirror) • Bimal Jasu (Pure glory) • Phal Chaari (Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha)

🪔 Doha 2

बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके, सुमिरौं पवन-कुमार। बल बुधि बिद्या देहु मोहिं, हरहु कलेस बिकार॥

Buddhihina Tanu Jaanike, Sumirau Pavan-Kumaar. Bal Budhi Bidya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesa Bikaar.

Meaning: Knowing myself to lack supreme wisdom, I meditate upon you, O Son of the Wind God (Pavan Kumar). Grant me strength, discerning intellect, and spiritual knowledge, and remove all my sorrows and inner impurities.

Key Terms: Buddhihina (Devoid of wisdom) • Pavan-Kumaar (Son of Wind/Hanuman) • Kalesa Bikaar (Sorrows and mental defects)

॥ चौपाई (Chaupai 1 to 40) ॥

1 Chaupai 1 of 40

जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुन सागर। जय कपीस तिहुँ लोक उजागर॥ १ ॥

Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar. Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujagar.

Meaning: Victory to Lord Hanuman, the boundless ocean of wisdom and virtues! Victory to the Lord of Vanaras, whose glory illuminates all the three worlds (Heaven, Earth, and the Netherworld).

2 Chaupai 2 of 40

राम दूत अतुलित बल धामा। अंजनि-पुत्र पवनसुत नामा॥ २ ॥

Rama Doot Atulit Bal Dhama. Anjani-Putra Pavansut Nama.

Meaning: You are the divine messenger of Lord Rama and the repository of incomparable strength. You are revered as Anjani-Putra (son of Mother Anjani) and Pavansut (son of the Wind God).

3 Chaupai 3 of 40

महाबीर बिक्रम बजरंगी। कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी॥ ३ ॥

Mahabir Bikram Bajrangi. Kumati Nivar Sumati Ke Sangi.

Meaning: O Great Hero (Mahavir), you are valiant and your limbs are as indestructible as Indra's thunderbolt (Vajra). You dispel dark, negative thoughts (Kumati) and are the constant companion of pure, noble wisdom (Sumati).

4 Chaupai 4 of 40

कंचन बरन बिराज सुबेसा। कानन कुण्डल कुंचित केसा॥ ४ ॥

Kanchan Baran Biraj Subesa. Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa.

Meaning: Your complexion gleams like molten gold and you are adorned in splendid attire, wearing shining earrings (Kundal) and blessed with naturally curly, flowing hair.

5 Chaupai 5 of 40

हाथ बज्र औ ध्वजा बिराजै। काँधे मूँज जनेऊ साजै॥ ५ ॥

Hath Bajra Au Dhwaja Birajai. Kandhe Moonj Janeu Sajai.

Meaning: In your hands gleam the thunderbolt-like Mace (Gada) and the victorious righteous banner, while across your sacred shoulder rests the traditional Moonj-grass sacred thread (Yajnopavita).

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संकर सुवन केसरीनन्दन। तेज प्रताप महा जग बन्दन॥ ६ ॥

Sankar Suvan Kesari Nandan. Tej Pratap Maha Jag Bandan.

Meaning: An incarnation of Lord Shiva (Shankar Suvan) and the beloved son of King Kesari, your radiant aura and supreme valor are worshipped across the entire universe.

7 Chaupai 7 of 40

बिद्यावान गुनी अति चातुर। राम काज करिबे को आतुर॥ ७ ॥

Bidyavan Guni Ati Chatur. Rama Kaj Karibe Ko Aatur.

Meaning: You are the pinnacle of learning, virtuous, and supremely resourceful, forever eager and enthusiastic to accomplish the sacred mission of Lord Shri Rama.

8 Chaupai 8 of 40

प्रभु चरित सुनिबे को रसिया। राम लखन सीता मन बसिया॥ ८ ॥

Prabhu Charit Sunibe Ko Rasiya. Rama Lakhan Sita Man Basiya.

Meaning: You delight endlessly in listening to the divine nectar of Lord Rama's glories. Lord Rama, Mother Sita, and Lakshmana forever reside in your heart (and you reside in theirs).

9 Chaupai 9 of 40

सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सियहिं दिखावा। बिकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा॥ ९ ॥

Sukshma Roop Dhari Siyahi Dikhawa. Bikat Roop Dhari Lanka Jarawa.

Meaning: Assuming a tiny, humble form, you appeared before Mother Sita in Ashoka Vatika; assuming a colossal, terrifying form, you reduced the arrogant golden city of Lanka to ashes.

10 Chaupai 10 of 40

भीम रूप धरि असुर सँहारे। रामचन्द्र के काज सँवारे॥ १० ॥

Bhim Roop Dhari Asur Sanhare. Ramachandra Ke Kaj Sanware.

Meaning: Taking a fierce, gigantic form, you vanquished the demonic forces and effortlessly fulfilled all the divine purposes of Lord Ramachandra.

11 Chaupai 11 of 40

लाय सजीवन लखन जियाये। श्रीरघुबीर हरषि उर लाये॥ ११ ॥

Laye Sajivan Lakhan Jiyaye. Shri Raghubir Harashi Ur Laye.

Meaning: Bringing the life-restoring Sanjeevani herb (along with the Dronagiri mountain), you revived Lakshmana, causing an overjoyed Lord Rama to embrace you tightly to His heart.

12 Chaupai 12 of 40

रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बड़ाई। तुम मम प्रिय भरतहि सम भाई॥ १२ ॥

Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badai. Tum Mama Priya Bharatahi Sam Bhai.

Meaning: Lord Raghupati (Rama) praised you profusely and declared: 'O Hanuman, you are as deeply dear to Me as My devoted brother Bharata.'

13 Chaupai 13 of 40

सहस बदन तुम्हरो जस गावैं। अस कहि श्रीपति कण्ठ लगावैं॥ १३ ॥

Sahas Badan Tumharo Jas Gavai. As Kahi Shripati Kanth Lagavai.

Meaning: 'May the thousand-headed serpent Sheshnaag sing your boundless glories!' Speaking thus, Lord Rama (Shripati, Consort of Lakshmi) lovingly embraced you again.

14 Chaupai 14 of 40

सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीसा। नारद सारद सहित अहीसा॥ १४ ॥

Sanakadik Brahmadi Munisa. Narad Sarad Sahit Ahisa.

Meaning: The four celibate sages (Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanatana, Sanatkumara), Lord Brahma, great rishis, Devarshi Narada, Goddess Saraswati, and Sheshnaag himself—

15 Chaupai 15 of 40

जम कुबेर दिगपाल जहाँ ते। कबि कोबिद कहि सके कहाँ ते॥ १५ ॥

Jam Kuber Digpal Jahan Te. Kabi Kobid Kahi Sake Kahan Te.

Meaning: Along with Yama (God of Justice), Kubera (God of Wealth), and the Guardians of the ten directions—how could any mortal poet or scholar ever fully describe your infinite greatness?

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तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीन्हा। राम मिलाय राज पद दीन्हा॥ १६ ॥

Tum Upkar Sugrivahi Kinha. Rama Milaye Raj Pad Dinha.

Meaning: You rendered an extraordinary favor to Sugriva by uniting him in friendship with Lord Rama and restoring him to the royal throne of Kishkindha.

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तुम्हरो मंत्र बिभीषन माना। लंकेश्वर भए सब जग जाना॥ १७ ॥

Tumharo Mantra Bibhishan Mana. Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jana.

Meaning: Vibhishana heeded your sacred counsel to surrender to Lord Rama, and consequently became the crowned King of Lanka—a truth known to the entire world.

18 Chaupai 18 of 40

जुग सहस्र जोजन पर भानू। लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू॥ १८ ॥

Jug Sahasra Jojan Par Bhanu. Lilyo Tahi Madhur Phal Janu.

Meaning: The Sun (Bhanu), situated at a cosmic distance of Yuga-Sahasra-Yojanas away, was effortlessly leaped toward and swallowed by you in childhood, mistaking it for a sweet ripe fruit!

19 Chaupai 19 of 40

प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं। जलधि लाँघि गये अचरज नाहीं॥ १९ ॥

Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukh Mahi. Jaladhi Langhi Gaye Acharaj Nahi.

Meaning: Holding Lord Rama's signet ring safely in your mouth, you leaped across the vast ocean—no wonder at all for one of your limitless cosmic prowess.

20 Chaupai 20 of 40

दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते। सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते॥ २० ॥

Durgam Kaj Jagat Ke Jete. Sugam Anugraha Tumhare Tete.

Meaning: All the most difficult and seemingly impossible tasks in this world become smooth and easily attainable through your compassionate grace.

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21 Chaupai 21 of 40

राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे। होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे॥ २१ ॥

Rama Duare Tum Rakhware. Hot Na Agya Binu Paisare.

Meaning: You are the supreme sentinel at the divine threshold of Lord Rama's court; no one can enter His spiritual realm without your blessings and permission.

22 Chaupai 22 of 40

सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना। तुम रक्षक काहू को डर ना॥ २२ ॥

Sab Sukh Lahai Tumhari Sarna. Tum Rakshak Kahu Ko Dar Na.

Meaning: One who takes refuge under your shelter attains every form of peace and happiness. When you are the protector, whom or what could one possibly fear?

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आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै। तीनों लोक हाँक तें काँपै॥ २३ ॥

Aapan Tej Samharo Aapai. Tinon Lok Hank Te Kanpai.

Meaning: Only you yourself can contain the intensity of your own cosmic energy; at your mighty roar, all the three worlds tremble in awe.

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भूत पिसाच निकट नहिं आवै। महाबीर जब नाम सुनावै॥ २४ ॥

Bhoot Pisach Nikat Nahi Aavai. Mahabir Jab Naam Sunavai.

Meaning: Negative energies, evil spirits, and deep psychological fears cannot come near when a devotee chants the revered name of Mahavir Hanuman.

25 Chaupai 25 of 40

नासै रोग हरै सब पीरा। जपत निरन्तर हनुमत बीरा॥ २५ ॥

Nasai Rog Harai Sab Pira. Japat Nirantar Hanumat Bira.

Meaning: All ailments are destroyed and every physical and mental suffering is removed by constantly meditating upon and chanting the name of brave Hanuman.

26 Chaupai 26 of 40

संकट तें हनुमान छुड़ावै। मन क्रम बचन ध्यान जो लावै॥ २६ ॥

Sankat Te Hanuman Chhudavai. Man Kram Bachan Dhyan Jo Lavai.

Meaning: Lord Hanuman liberates those from every crisis and adversity who meditate upon Him with sincerity in thought (Man), action (Kram), and speech (Vachan).

27 Chaupai 27 of 40

सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा। तिन के काज सकल तुम साजा॥ २७ ॥

Sab Par Rama Tapaswi Raja. Tin Ke Kaj Sakal Tum Saja.

Meaning: Lord Rama is the supreme ascetic-king reigning over all creation, yet it was you who fulfilled all of His earthly missions with perfection.

28 Chaupai 28 of 40

और मनोरथ जो कोई लावै। सोइ अमित जीवन फल पावै॥ २८ ॥

Aur Manorath Jo Koi Lavai. Soi Amit Jivan Phal Pavai.

Meaning: Whoever approaches you with any pure, righteous aspiration in their heart receives boundless, imperishable fulfillment in life.

29 Chaupai 29 of 40

चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा। है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा॥ २९ ॥

Charon Jug Partap Tumhara. Hai Parsiddh Jagat Ujiyara.

Meaning: Your radiant glory shines across all four ages—Satya Yuga, Treta Yuga, Dwapara Yuga, and Kali Yuga—illuminating the entire cosmos as an immortal presence (Chiranjeevi).

30 Chaupai 30 of 40

साधु-संत के तुम रखवारे। असुर निकन्दन राम दुलारे॥ ३० ॥

Sadhu-Sant Ke Tum Rakhware. Asur Nikandan Rama Dulare.

Meaning: You are the unfailing guardian of sages, saints, and righteous seekers, the vanquisher of unrighteous forces, and the most beloved of Lord Rama.

31 Chaupai 31 of 40

अष्ट सिद्धि नौ निधि के दाता। अस बर दीन जानकी माता॥ ३१ ॥

Ashta Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Data. As Bar Din Janaki Mata.

Meaning: You are the bestower of the Eight Siddhis (spiritual accomplishments) and Nine Nidhis (divine treasures)—a sacred boon granted to you by Mother Janaki (Sita) herself.

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राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा। सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा॥ ३२ ॥

Rama Rasayan Tumhare Pasa. Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa.

Meaning: You possess the supreme elixir of Rama-Bhakti (Rama Rasayan), which heals the cycle of worldly sorrow, as you remain forever in blissful service to Raghupati.

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तुम्हरे भजन राम को पावै। जनम-जनम के दुख बिसरावै॥ ३३ ॥

Tumhare Bhajan Rama Ko Pavai. Janam-Janam Ke Dukh Bisravai.

Meaning: Through devotional singing of your glories, one attains Lord Rama Himself and transcends the accumulated sorrows of countless lifetimes.

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अन्तकाल रघुबर पुर जाई। जहाँ जन्म हरि-भक्त कहाई॥ ३४ ॥

Antakal Raghubar Pur Jai. Jahan Janma Hari-Bhakta Kahai.

Meaning: At the end of earthly life, the devotee ascends to Lord Rama's eternal abode (Saket Dham), or if reborn, is celebrated as a pure devotee of the Lord.

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और देवता चित्त न धरई। हनुमत सेइ सर्ब सुख करई॥ ३५ ॥

Aur Devata Chitta Na Dharai. Hanumat Sei Sarba Sukh Karai.

Meaning: Even without seeking favours from numerous other deities, one who serves Lord Hanuman with single-pointed devotion receives all forms of auspiciousness and joy.

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संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा। जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा॥ ३६ ॥

Sankat Katai Mitai Sab Pira. Jo Sumirai Hanumat Balbira.

Meaning: Every obstacle is severed and all pain vanishes for the one who remembers the mighty and compassionate Lord Hanuman.

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जै जै जै हनुमान गोसाईं। कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाईं॥ ३७ ॥

Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosai. Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Nai.

Meaning: Victory, Victory, Eternal Victory to you, O Lord Hanuman, master of the senses! Shower your grace upon me just as a supreme Guru guides a disciple.

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जो सत बार पाठ कर कोई। छूटहि बंदि महा सुख होई॥ ३८ ॥

Jo Sat Bar Path Kar Koi. Chhutahi Bandi Maha Sukh Hoi.

Meaning: Whoever recites this Hanuman Chalisa a hundred times (or with complete devotion) is freed from worldly bondages and attains supreme spiritual bliss.

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जो यह पढ़ै हनुमान चालीसा। होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा॥ ३९ ॥

Jo Yah Padhai Hanuman Chalisa. Hoy Siddhi Sakhi Gaurisa.

Meaning: Whoever reads this Hanuman Chalisa with faith attains spiritual perfection; Lord Shiva Himself (Gaurisa, Consort of Gauri) bears witness to this truth.

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तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा। कीजै नाथ हृदय महँ डेरा॥ ४० ॥

Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera. Kijai Nath Hridaya Maha Dera.

Meaning: Goswami Tulsidas, forever the humble servant of Lord Hari, prays: 'O Lord Hanuman, please make my heart your permanent abode!'

॥ समाप्त दोहा (Closing Benediction) ॥

🙏 Closing Doha

पवनतनय संकट हरन, मंगल मूरति रूप। राम लखन सीता सहित, हृदय बसहु सुर भूप॥

Pavan Tanay Sankat Haran, Mangal Murati Roop. Rama Lakhan Sita Sahit, Hridaya Basahu Sur Bhoop.

Meaning: O Son of the Wind, Destroyer of all sorrows, Embodiment of Auspiciousness! Along with Lord Rama, Lakshmana, and Mother Sita, forever reside in my heart, O King of the Gods!

॥ इति श्री गोस्वामी तुलसीदास कृत श्री हनुमान चालीसा सम्पूर्णम् ॥

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Scriptural Research & Commentary

Understanding the Spiritual Depth of Shri Hanuman Chalisa

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Historical Composition by Tulsidas

Composed in the 16th century CE by Goswami Tulsidas in the sweet Awadhi dialect, the Chalisa (literally "Forty Verses") distills the entire character of Maruti from the Ramcharitmanas into an accessible hymn that anyone can memorize and chant daily.

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Astronomical Verse (Chaupai 18)

Chaupai 18 states: "Jug Sahasra Jojan Par Bhanu". Using classical Vedic units (1 Yuga = 12,000 years; 1 Sahasra = 1,000; 1 Yojana = 8 miles), the product equals 96 million miles (~153.6 million km)—remarkably close to the modern Earth-Sun distance of 149.6 million km.

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Psychological & Spiritual Benefits

Notice how the Chalisa begins with Guru Vandana (cleansing the mirror of the mind) before invoking strength (Bal), intellect (Buddhi), and wisdom (Vidya). Regular recitation cultivates equanimity, courage, and freedom from anxiety.

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