Hanuman Chalisa Meaning in Hindi | Arth Sahit, Line-by-Line Bhavarth & Saar
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Original verse
The original verse is shown in its source language.
The video covers the complete Hanuman Chalisa — the two opening dohas, Chaupais 1–40, and the closing doha — 43 sections in all.
Doha 1 — Salutation to the Guru, and a Pure Mind
Original verse (Devanagari)
श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि ।
बरनऊँ रघुबर बिमल जसु जो दायकु फल चारि ॥
Transliteration
śrīguru carana saroja raja nija manu mukuru sudhāri
baranaū~ raghubara bimala jasu jo dāyaku phala cāri
Word-by-word meanings
śrīguru — of the holy guru; carana — feet; saroja — lotus; raja — dust; nija — my own; manu — mind; mukuru — mirror; sudhāri — cleansing; baranaū~ — I describe; raghubara — Raghuvira; bimala — spotless; jasu — fame; jo — which; dāyaku — giver; phala cāri — the four fruits.
Translation
Cleansing the mirror of my mind with the dust of the Guru's lotus feet, I describe the holy glory of Shri Ram, which grants all four fruits — dharma, artha, kama and moksha. Before speaking of Shri Ram's glory, Tulsidas bows to the Guru and keeps the intention of purifying his own mind.
Explanation
Before turning toward God, humility and purity of mind are necessary. By the Guru's grace the mirror of the mind becomes clean, and only then can the Lord's glory shine in it.
Summary
Bow to the Guru and sing the Lord's glory with a pure mind.
Doha 2 — A Prayer for Strength, Wisdom and Learning
Original verse (Devanagari)
बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके सुमिरौं पवनकुमार ।
बल बुद्धि बिद्या देहु मोहिं हरहु कलेस बिकार ॥
Transliteration
buddhihīna tanu jānike sumirauṃ pavanakumāra
bala buddhi bidyā dehu mohiṃ harahu kalesa bikāra
Word-by-word meanings
buddhihīna — devoid of wisdom; tanu — body; jānike — knowing; sumirauṃ — I remember; pavanakumāra — son of the Wind; bala — strength; buddhi — wisdom; bidyā — learning; dehu — give; mohiṃ — to me; harahu — remove; kalesa — afflictions; bikāra — disorders.
Translation
Knowing my own wisdom to be small, I remember Hanuman, the son of the wind. O Hanuman, grant me strength, wisdom and learning, and remove my afflictions and impurities.
Explanation
Here, leaving pride aside, the prayer asks Hanuman for right wisdom, learning and inner purity along with outer strength. Strength alone is not enough; with strength one also needs wisdom, learning and a pure mind.
Summary
Leaving pride aside, ask Hanuman for strength, wisdom, learning and a pure mind.
Chaupai 1 — An Unfathomable Ocean of Knowledge and Virtue
Original verse (Devanagari)
जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुन सागर ।
जय कपीस तिहुँ लोक उजागर ॥ १॥
Transliteration
jaya hanumāna jñāna guna sāgara
jaya kapīsa tihu~ loka ujāgara
Word-by-word meanings
jaya — victory; hanumāna — Hanuman; jñāna — knowledge; guna — virtue; sāgara — ocean; kapīsa — lord of monkeys; tihu~ loka — in the three worlds; ujāgara — manifest.
Translation
O Hanuman, you are an unfathomable ocean of knowledge and noble virtues. O Lord of the monkeys, your glory shines in all three worlds.
Explanation
Tulsidas begins with praise of Hanuman's knowledge, virtues and divine glory. True strength lies not only in power, but also in knowledge and good character.
Summary
Hanuman is an unfathomable ocean of knowledge and noble virtues.
Chaupai 2 — The Messenger of Shri Ram
Original verse (Devanagari)
राम दूत अतुलित बल धामा ।
अंजनिपुत्र पवनसुत नामा ॥ २॥
Transliteration
rāma dūta atulita bala dhāmā
aṃjaniputra pavanasuta nāmā
Word-by-word meanings
rāma dūta — messenger of Rama; atulita — immeasurable; bala — strength; dhāmā — abode; aṃjaniputra — son of Añjanī; pavanasuta — son of the Wind; nāmā — by name.
Translation
You are the messenger of Shri Ram, the abode of incomparable strength, and you are famous by the names Anjani-putra and Pavan-putra.
Explanation
Despite his immense power, Hanuman's greatest identity is as the servant and messenger of Shri Ram. The greatest ability is the one placed in the Lord's service.
Summary
Hanuman's greatest identity is his service to Shri Ram.
Chaupai 3 — Strong as the Thunderbolt, Friend of Right Thinking
Original verse (Devanagari)
महाबीर बिक्रम बजरंगी ।
कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी ॥ ३॥
Transliteration
mahābīra bikrama bajaraṃgī
kumati nivāra sumati ke saṃgī
Word-by-word meanings
mahābīra — great hero; bikrama — valiant; bajaraṃgī — thunderbolt-bodied; kumati — evil thinking; nivāra — remover; sumati ke saṃgī — companion of right thinking.
Translation
You are a great hero, immensely valiant and strong as the thunderbolt. You remove wrong thinking and stand beside right thinking.
Explanation
Hanuman's strength is not only outward; he is also a symbol of discernment and right wisdom. True strength is the strength that removes wrong thoughts and shows the right path.
Summary
True strength removes wrong thinking and shows the right path.
Chaupai 4 — A Radiant and Beautiful Divine Form
Original verse (Devanagari)
कंचन बरन बिराज सुबेसा ।
कानन कुंडल कुंचित केसा ॥ ४॥
Transliteration
kaṃcana barana birāja subesā
kānana kuṃḍala kuṃcita kesā
Word-by-word meanings
kaṃcana — gold; barana — colour; birāja — shines; subesā — fair attire; kānana — in the ears; kuṃḍala — earrings; kuṃcita — curled; kesā — hair.
Translation
Your complexion shines like gold, your dress is beautiful, you wear earrings in your ears, and your hair is curly.
Explanation
Tulsidas describes Hanuman's radiant and beautiful divine form. His form is full of brilliance, purity and divinity.
Summary
Hanuman's form is full of brilliance and divinity.
Chaupai 5 — The Thunderbolt in Hand, the Sacred Thread on the Shoulder
Original verse (Devanagari)
हाथ बज्र औ ध्वजा बिराजै ।
काँधे मूँज जनेऊ साजै ॥ ५॥
Transliteration
hātha bajra au dhvajā birājai
kā~dhe mū~ja janeū sājai
Word-by-word meanings
hātha — in the hand; bajra — thunderbolt; au — and; dhvajā — banner; birājai — shines; kā~dhe — on the shoulder; mū~ja — of muñja grass; janeū — sacred thread; sājai — adorns.
Translation
The thunderbolt and the flag shine in your hand, and the sacred thread of munja grass adorns your shoulder.
Explanation
In Hanuman's form, valour appears together with dharma and tradition. Strength is beautiful only when it is joined to dharma and decorum.
Summary
Strength is beautiful only when it is joined to dharma and decorum.
Chaupai 6 — A Portion of Shiva, Son of Kesari
Original verse (Devanagari)
संकर सुवन केसरीनंदन ।
तेज प्रताप महा जग बंदन ॥ ६॥
Transliteration
saṃkara suvana kesarīnaṃdana
teja pratāpa mahā jaga baṃdana
Word-by-word meanings
saṃkara suvana — son of Shankara; kesarīnaṃdana — son of Kesari; teja — radiance; pratāpa — glory; mahā — great; jaga — the world; baṃdana — worships.
Translation
You are a portion of Lord Shiva and the son of Kesari. The whole world worships your great brilliance and glory.
Explanation
Here the divine nature and extraordinary brilliance of Hanuman are praised. The true beauty of divine power is revealed in welfare and service.
Summary
Hanuman's brilliance is revealed in welfare and service.
Chaupai 7 — Learned, Virtuous and Ever Eager to Serve
Original verse (Devanagari)
विद्यावान गुनी अति चातुर ।
राम काज करिबे को आतुर ॥ ७॥
Transliteration
vidyāvāna gunī ati cātura
rāma kāja karibe ko ātura
Word-by-word meanings
vidyāvāna — learned; gunī — virtuous; ati — exceedingly; cātura — clever; rāma kāja — Rama's work; karibe ko — to do; ātura — eager.
Translation
You are learned, virtuous and extremely clever, and you are always eager to carry out the work of Shri Ram.
Explanation
Hanuman's knowledge is not idle; it becomes action in the Lord's service. The best use of knowledge is in good work and service.
Summary
The best use of knowledge is in service and good work.
Chaupai 8 — Shri Ram Dwelling in the Heart
Original verse (Devanagari)
प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया ।
राम लखन सीता मन बसिया ॥ ८॥
Transliteration
prabhu caritra sunibe ko rasiyā
rāma lakhana sītā mana basiyā
Word-by-word meanings
prabhu caritra — the Lord's deeds; sunibe ko — to hear; rasiyā — relisher; rāma lakhana sītā — Rama, Lakshmana and Sita; mana — in the heart; basiyā — dwell.
Translation
You delight in hearing the life-story of Lord Shri Ram, and Shri Ram, Lakshman and Mother Sita dwell in your heart.
Explanation
When the Lord's story becomes dear to the heart, remembrance of the Lord grows deep within it. One who loves the Lord's story gradually comes to dwell in the Lord.
Summary
When love for the Lord's story grows, the mind comes to dwell in the Lord.
Chaupai 9 — Gentle and Formidable, as the Occasion Demands
Original verse (Devanagari)
सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सियहिं दिखावा ।
बिकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा ॥ ९॥
Transliteration
sūkṣma rūpa dhari siyahiṃ dikhāvā
bikaṭa rūpa dhari laṃka jarāvā
Word-by-word meanings
sūkṣma — subtle; rūpa — form; dhari — assuming; siyahiṃ — to Sita; dikhāvā — showed; bikaṭa — terrible; laṃka — Lanka; jarāvā — burned.
Translation
Taking a tiny form, you appeared before Mother Sita, and taking a fearsome form, you burnt Lanka.
Explanation
Hanuman is gentle according to the occasion, and fierce when dharma must be protected. Humility at the right time and courage at the right time are both necessary.
Summary
Humility at the right time and courage at the right time are both necessary.
Chaupai 10 — Strength for Dharma and Service
Original verse (Devanagari)
भीम रूप धरि असुर सँहारे ।
रामचंद्र के काज सँवारे ॥ १०॥
Transliteration
bhīma rūpa dhari asura sa~hāre
rāmacaṃdra ke kāja sa~vāre
Word-by-word meanings
bhīma — dreadful; rūpa — form; dhari — assuming; asura — demons; sa~hāre — destroyed; rāmacaṃdra ke — of Ramachandra; kāja — works; sa~vāre — accomplished.
Translation
Taking a mighty form, you destroyed the demons and set right the works of Shri Ram. Hanuman uses his strength not for personal glory, but for the work of Shri Ram.
Explanation
The best use of strength is for dharma and service. Strength that is placed in the Lord's work is strength well used.
Summary
The best use of strength is for dharma and service.
Chaupai 11 — Bringing the Sanjivani, Giving Life to Lakshman
Original verse (Devanagari)
लाय सजीवन लखन जियाये ।
श्रीरघुबीर हरषि उर लाये ॥ ११॥
Transliteration
lāya sajīvana lakhana jiyāye
śrīraghubīra haraṣi ura lāye
Word-by-word meanings
lāya — bringing; sajīvana — the life-giving herb; lakhana — Lakshmana; jiyāye — revived; śrīraghubīra — Lord Raghuvira; haraṣi — rejoicing; ura — to the breast; lāye — embraced.
Translation
You brought the Sanjivani herb and became the cause of Lakshman's return to life. Pleased, Shri Ram embraced you to his heart.
Explanation
Shri Ram was deeply pleased by Hanuman's selfless service. The most beautiful fruit of selfless service is the love of the Lord.
Summary
The most beautiful fruit of selfless service is the love of the Lord.
Chaupai 12 — Dear as Bharat
Original verse (Devanagari)
रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बड़ाई ।
तुम मम प्रिय भरतहि सम भाई ॥ १२॥
Transliteration
raghupati kīnhī bahuta bar̤āī
tuma mama priya bharatahi sama bhāī
Word-by-word meanings
raghupati — Raghupati; kīnhī — did; bahuta — much; bar̤āī — praise; tuma — you; mama — my; priya — dear; bharatahi sama — like Bharata; bhāī — brother.
Translation
Shri Ram praised you greatly and said, "You are as dear to me as my brother Bharat."
Explanation
Hanuman's selfless service brought him very close to Shri Ram. The highest reward of true service is closeness to the Lord.
Summary
The highest reward of true service is closeness to the Lord.
Chaupai 13 — A Glory Too Great to Describe
Original verse (Devanagari)
सहस बदन तुम्हरो जस गावैं ।
अस कहि श्रीपति कंठ लगावैं ॥ १३॥
Transliteration
sahasa badana tumharo jasa gāvaiṃ
asa kahi śrīpati kaṃṭha lagāvaiṃ
Word-by-word meanings
sahasa badana — thousand mouths; tumharo — your; jasa — fame; gāvaiṃ — sing; asa — thus; kahi — saying; śrīpati — Shripati; kaṃṭha lagāvaiṃ — embraced.
Translation
Shri Ram says that even Sheshnag, with his thousand mouths, sings your glory. Saying this, he embraced you.
Explanation
Hanuman's greatness is so vast that even a complete description of it is difficult. True greatness reveals itself through deeds.
Summary
True greatness reveals itself through deeds.
Chaupai 14 — Worshipped by Sages and Gods
Original verse (Devanagari)
सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीसा ।
नारद सारद सहित अहीसा ॥ १४॥
Transliteration
sanakādika brahmādi munīsā
nārada sārada sahita ahīsā
Word-by-word meanings
sanakādika — Sanaka and others; brahmādi — Brahma and others; munīsā — lords among sages; nārada — Narada; sārada — Sharada; sahita — together with; ahīsā — the serpent lord.
Translation
The sages Sanaka and others, Brahma, the sages, Narad, Saraswati and Sheshnag also sing your glory.
Explanation
Hanuman's glory is said to be worshipped even by gods, sages and great knowers. Glory earned through knowledge, devotion and service is worshipped by all.
Summary
Glory earned through knowledge, devotion and service is worshipped by all.
Chaupai 15 — A Glory Greater Than Words
Original verse (Devanagari)
जम कुबेर दिगपाल जहाँ ते ।
कबि कोबिद कहि सके कहाँ ते ॥ १५॥
Transliteration
jama kubera digapāla jahā~ te
kabi kobida kahi sake kahā~ te
Word-by-word meanings
jama — Yama; kubera — Kubera; digapāla — guardians of the directions; jahā~ te — whence; kabi — poets; kobida — scholars; kahi sake — can tell; kahā~ te — how.
Translation
Even Yama, Kuber and the guardians of the directions cannot describe your glory fully. How, then, could poets and scholars describe it completely?
Explanation
Hanuman's glory is said to be greater than the limits of words and intellect. Some greatness is understood not by words alone, but by experience and devotion.
Summary
Some greatness is understood only through experience and devotion.
Chaupai 16 — Helping Sugriv
Original verse (Devanagari)
तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीन्हा ।
राम मिलाय राज पद दीन्हा ॥ १६॥
Transliteration
tuma upakāra sugrīvahiṃ kīnhā
rāma milāya rāja pada dīnhā
Word-by-word meanings
tuma — You; upakāra — a favour; sugrīvahiṃ — to Sugriva; kīnhā — did; rāma milāya — uniting with Rama; rāja pada — the royal seat; dīnhā — gave.
Translation
You helped Sugriv, united him with Shri Ram, and helped him regain his kingdom.
Explanation
Hanuman changed the direction of Sugriv's life by joining him, in his distress, to Shri Ram. A true friend is one who brings us to the right company and the right direction.
Summary
A true friend is one who brings us to the right company and the right direction.
Chaupai 17 — Right Counsel to Vibhishan
Original verse (Devanagari)
तुम्हरो मंत्र बिभीषन माना ।
लंकेस्वर भए सब जग जाना ॥ १७॥
Transliteration
tumharo maṃtra bibhīṣana mānā
laṃkesvara bhae saba jaga jānā
Word-by-word meanings
tumharo — Your; maṃtra — counsel; bibhīṣana — Vibhishana; mānā — accepted; laṃkesvara — lord of Lanka; bhae — became; saba jaga — all the world; jānā — knows.
Translation
Vibhishan accepted your counsel and in the end became the king of Lanka. The whole world knows this.
Explanation
Hanuman's counsel led Vibhishan toward dharma and the shelter of Shri Ram. Recognising and accepting right advice can change the direction of a life.
Summary
Accepting right advice can change the direction of a life.
Chaupai 18 — The Child Hanuman and the Sun
Original verse (Devanagari)
जुग सहस्र जोजन पर भानू ।
लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू ॥ १८॥
Transliteration
juga sahasra jojana para bhānū
līlyo tāhi madhura phala jānū
Word-by-word meanings
juga sahasra jojana para — a thousand yugas of yojanas away; bhānū — the sun; līlyo — swallowed; tāhi — him; madhura phala — a sweet fruit; jānū — thinking.
Translation
In childhood, you swallowed the sun, which was very far away, mistaking it for a sweet fruit.
Explanation
This describes the wonderful power, enthusiasm and fearlessness of the child Hanuman. His extraordinary ability was evident from childhood itself.
Summary
Hanuman's extraordinary ability was evident from childhood itself.
Chaupai 19 — Crossing the Ocean with the Ring
Original verse (Devanagari)
प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं ।
जलधि लाँघि गये अचरज नाहीं ॥ १९॥
Transliteration
prabhu mudrikā meli mukha māhīṃ
jaladhi lā~ghi gaye acaraja nāhīṃ
Word-by-word meanings
prabhu mudrikā — the Lord's ring; meli — placing; mukha māhīṃ — in the mouth; jaladhi — the ocean; lā~ghi — leaping; gaye — went; acaraja — wonder; nāhīṃ — none.
Translation
Keeping Shri Ram's ring in your mouth, you crossed the ocean. For you, there was nothing surprising in this.
Explanation
When the Lord's work stood before him, Hanuman crossed even a barrier that seemed impossible. When the goal is service to the Lord, great obstacles begin to look small.
Summary
When the goal is service to the Lord, great obstacles begin to look small.
Chaupai 20 — By Grace, Difficult Tasks Become Easy
Original verse (Devanagari)
दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते ।
सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते ॥ २०॥
Transliteration
durgama kāja jagata ke jete
sugama anugraha tumhare tete
Word-by-word meanings
durgama — hard; kāja — tasks; jagata ke — of the world; jete — however many; sugama — easy; anugraha — by grace; tumhare — Your; tete — that many.
Translation
All the difficult tasks of the world become easy by your grace.
Explanation
In difficult circumstances the devotee sees Hanuman's grace as help and shelter. Trust in grace in hard times gives the mind strength to move forward.
Summary
In hard times, trust in grace gives the mind strength to move forward.
Chaupai 21 — Guardian of Shri Ram's Door
Original verse (Devanagari)
राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे ।
होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे ॥ २१॥
Transliteration
rāma duāre tuma rakhavāre
hota na ājñā binu paisāre
Word-by-word meanings
rāma duāre — at Rama's door; tuma — You; rakhavāre — guardian; hota na — there is no; ājñā binu — without permission; paisāre — entry.
Translation
You are the guardian of Shri Ram's door, and without your permission no one enters there.
Explanation
Devotion to Hanuman is regarded as the holy path that leads to the shelter of Shri Ram. Devotion to Hanuman leads the devotee toward Shri Ram.
Summary
Devotion to Hanuman leads the devotee toward Shri Ram.
Chaupai 22 — In Shelter, All Happiness and No Fear
Original verse (Devanagari)
सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना ।
तुम रच्छक काहू को डर ना ॥ २२॥
Transliteration
saba sukha lahai tumhārī saranā
tuma racchaka kāhū ko ḍara nā
Word-by-word meanings
saba sukha — all happiness; lahai — obtains; tumhārī saranā — in Your shelter; tuma racchaka — You are the protector; kāhū ko — of anyone; ḍara nā — no fear.
Translation
In your shelter the devotee finds all happiness. When you are the protector, he has no fear of anyone.
Explanation
This chaupai awakens complete trust and surrender to Hanuman. Within true surrender, faith and fearlessness arise.
Summary
Within true surrender, faith and fearlessness arise.
Chaupai 23 — Complete Mastery over One's Own Power
Original verse (Devanagari)
आपन तेज संहारो आपै ।
तीनों लोक हाँक तें काँपै ॥ २३॥
Transliteration
āpana teja saṃhāro āpai
tīnoṃ loka hā~ka teṃ kā~pai
Word-by-word meanings
āpana teja — Your own splendour; saṃhāro — You restrain; āpai — Yourself; tīnoṃ loka — the three worlds; hā~ka teṃ — at Your roar; kā~pai — tremble.
Translation
Only you yourself can hold back your immense brilliance, and at your roar the three worlds tremble.
Explanation
Hanuman is not only powerful; he also keeps complete control over his own power. Real strength is strength that also keeps control over oneself.
Summary
Real strength is strength that also keeps control over oneself.
Chaupai 24 — At the Name, Evil Spirits Stay Away
Original verse (Devanagari)
भूत पिसाच निकट नहिं आवै ।
महाबीर जब नाम सुनावै ॥ २४॥
Transliteration
bhūta pisāca nikaṭa nahiṃ āvai
mahābīra jaba nāma sunāvai
Word-by-word meanings
bhūta pisāca — ghosts and goblins; nikaṭa — near; nahiṃ — not; āvai — come; mahābīra — great hero; jaba — when; nāma — the name; sunāvai — is uttered.
Translation
This chaupai says that where the name of the great hero Hanuman is heard, ghosts and evil spirits do not come near.
Explanation
In times of fear and trouble, the devotee takes Hanuman's name as shelter for protection and courage. In fear, remembrance of the Lord gives courage to the mind.
Summary
In fear, remembrance of the Lord gives courage to the mind.
Chaupai 25 — Chanting Removes Disease and Pain
Original verse (Devanagari)
नासै रोग हरै सब पीरा ।
जपत निरंतर हनुमत बीरा ॥ २५॥
Transliteration
nāsai roga harai saba pīrā
japata niraṃtara hanumata bīrā
Word-by-word meanings
nāsai — is destroyed; roga — disease; harai — removes; saba pīrā — all pain; japata — by chanting; niraṃtara — constantly; hanumata — Hanuman; bīrā — the hero.
Translation
This chaupai says that the constant chanting of the brave Hanuman removes disease and pain.
Explanation
Even in physical and mental suffering, the devotee seeks Hanuman's shelter and grace. In suffering, devotion awakens hope, patience and support in the mind.
Summary
In suffering, devotion awakens hope, patience and support in the mind.
Chaupai 26 — Remembrance in Mind, Deed and Word
Original verse (Devanagari)
संकट तें हनुमान छुड़ावै ।
मन क्रम बचन ध्यान जो लावै ॥ २६॥
Transliteration
saṃkaṭa teṃ hanumāna chur̤āvai
mana krama bacana dhyāna jo lāvai
Word-by-word meanings
saṃkaṭa teṃ — from trouble; hanumāna — Hanuman; chur̤āvai — delivers; mana krama bacana — in mind, deed and speech; dhyāna — meditation; jo — who; lāvai — fixes.
Translation
One who meditates on Hanuman in mind, deed and word is freed by Hanuman from troubles.
Explanation
This is not devotion of the mind alone, but remembrance of Hanuman in thought, speech and action alike. True devotion is visible in thinking, in words and in deeds.
Summary
True devotion is visible in thinking, in words and in deeds.
Chaupai 27 — Setting Right the Works of Shri Ram
Original verse (Devanagari)
सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा ।
तिन के काज सकल तुम साजा ॥ २७॥
Transliteration
saba para rāma tapasvī rājā
tina ke kāja sakala tuma sājā
Word-by-word meanings
saba para — above all; rāma — Rama; tapasvī rājā — ascetic king; tina ke — His; kāja — works; sakala — all; tuma — You; sājā — accomplished.
Translation
Shri Ram is the supreme ascetic-king above all, and you set right all his works.
Explanation
Hanuman's devotion is not feeling alone; he turns Shri Ram's will into action. One form of devotion is also readiness to serve the Lord's work.
Summary
One form of devotion is readiness to serve the Lord's work.
Chaupai 28 — Boundless Fruit for Those Who Come with a Wish
Original verse (Devanagari)
और मनोरथ जो कोई लावै ।
सोई अमित जीवन फल पावै ॥ २८॥
Transliteration
aura manoratha jo koī lāvai
soī amita jīvana phala pāvai
Word-by-word meanings
aura — and; manoratha — a wish; jo — who; koī — anyone; lāvai — brings; soī — he indeed; amita — immeasurable; jīvana phala — the fruit of life; pāvai — obtains.
Translation
Whoever comes to you with a wish of the heart receives boundless fruit in life.
Explanation
The devotee places the wishes of the heart at Hanuman's feet and trusts in his grace. Place your wish in prayer, but surrender it to the Lord's grace.
Summary
Place your wish in prayer, but surrender it to the Lord's grace.
Chaupai 29 — Glory Famous in All Four Ages
Original verse (Devanagari)
चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा ।
है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा ॥ २९॥
Transliteration
cāroṃ juga paratāpa tumhārā
hai parasiddha jagata ujiyārā
Word-by-word meanings
cāroṃ juga — in the four ages; paratāpa — glory; tumhārā — Yours; hai — is; parasiddha — renowned; jagata — the world; ujiyārā — bright.
Translation
Your glory is famous in all four ages, and the world is bright with your fame.
Explanation
Hanuman's greatness is not regarded as limited to one time; he is worshipped age after age. True ideals do not lose their light when times change.
Summary
True ideals do not lose their light when times change.
Chaupai 30 — Protector of Saints, Destroyer of Demons
Original verse (Devanagari)
साधु संत के तुम रखवारे ।
असुर निकंदन राम दुलारे ॥ ३०॥
Transliteration
sādhu saṃta ke tuma rakhavāre
asura nikaṃdana rāma dulāre
Word-by-word meanings
sādhu saṃta ke — of sages and saints; tuma — You; rakhavāre — protector; asura nikaṃdana — destroyer of demons; rāma dulāre — beloved of Rama.
Translation
You are the protector of saints and sages, the destroyer of demons, and most dear to Shri Ram.
Explanation
Hanuman's strength appears devoted to the protection of dharma and the destruction of adharma. The duty of strength is to protect the good and oppose injustice.
Summary
The duty of strength is to protect the good and oppose injustice.
Chaupai 31 — Giver of the Eight Siddhis and Nine Nidhis
Original verse (Devanagari)
अष्ट सिद्धि नौ निधि के दाता ।
अस बर दीन जानकी माता ॥ ३१॥
Transliteration
aṣṭa siddhi nau nidhi ke dātā
asa bara dīna jānakī mātā
Word-by-word meanings
aṣṭa siddhi — the eight powers; nau nidhi ke — of the nine treasures; dātā — giver; asa bara — such a boon; dīna — gave; jānakī mātā — Mother Janaki.
Translation
You are able to grant the eight siddhis and the nine nidhis. Mother Janaki gave you this blessing.
Explanation
By the blessing of Mother Sita, Hanuman is described as one who grants divine powers and treasures. Above powers and treasures stands the spirit of the Lord's grace and service.
Summary
Above powers and treasures stands the spirit of the Lord's grace and service.
Chaupai 32 — The Nectar of Shri Ram's Love
Original verse (Devanagari)
राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा ।
सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा ॥ ३२॥
Transliteration
rāma rasāyana tumhare pāsā
sadā raho raghupati ke dāsā
Word-by-word meanings
rāma rasāyana — the elixir of Rama; tumhare pāsā — is with You; sadā — always; raho — You remain; raghupati ke — of Raghupati; dāsā — servant.
Translation
You hold the nectar of Shri Ram's name, Shri Ram's love and devotion. You remain forever the servant of Shri Raghunath.
Explanation
Hanuman's greatest treasure is no material power, but unbroken love for Shri Ram and service to him. The greatest wealth is love of the Lord and service to him.
Summary
The greatest wealth is love of the Lord and service to him.
Chaupai 33 — Through His Worship, Shri Ram Is Attained
Original verse (Devanagari)
तुम्हरे भजन राम को पावै ।
जनम जनम के दुख बिसरावै ॥ ३३॥
Transliteration
tumhare bhajana rāma ko pāvai
janama janama ke dukha bisarāvai
Word-by-word meanings
tumhare bhajana — by worshipping You; rāma ko — Rama; pāvai — attains; janama janama ke — of birth after birth; dukha — sorrows; bisarāvai — are forgotten.
Translation
By worshipping you, Shri Ram is attained, and the sorrows of birth after birth are forgotten.
Explanation
Devotion to Hanuman leads the devotee toward Shri Ram and lifts the mind above old sorrows. The heart of devotion to Hanuman is the attainment of Shri Ram.
Summary
The heart of devotion to Hanuman is the attainment of Shri Ram.
Chaupai 34 — A Path That Stays Till the Final Hour
Original verse (Devanagari)
अंत काल रघुबर पुर जाई ।
जहाँ जन्म हरिभक्त कहाई ॥ ३४॥
Transliteration
aṃta kāla raghubara pura jāī
jahā~ janma haribhakta kahāī
Word-by-word meanings
aṃta kāla — at the end; raghubara pura — to Raghuvira's abode; jāī — goes; jahā~ — where; janma — birth; haribhakta — a devotee of Hari; kahāī — is called.
Translation
At the final hour the devotee goes to the abode of Shri Ram, and if he takes birth again, he is called a devotee of Hari.
Explanation
Devotion is described not merely as support for this life, but as a path that stays with one till the final hour. May our devotion be such that it remains in the heart till the end of life.
Summary
May our devotion be such that it remains in the heart till the end of life.
Chaupai 35 — Single-Minded Devotion Brings All Happiness
Original verse (Devanagari)
और देवता चित्त न धरई ।
हनुमत सेई सर्ब सुख करई ॥ ३५॥
Transliteration
aura devatā citta na dharaī
hanumata seī sarba sukha karaī
Word-by-word meanings
aura devatā — other gods; citta — the mind; na dharaī — does not fix; hanumata seī — serving Hanuman; sarba sukha — all happiness; karaī — gains.
Translation
One who does not fix the mind on other gods and serves Hanuman attains all happiness.
Explanation
This chaupai expresses single-pointedness in devotion and complete surrender to Hanuman. One-pointed devotion makes the mind steady and surrendered.
Summary
One-pointed devotion makes the mind steady and surrendered.
Chaupai 36 — Remembrance Removes Troubles and Pain
Original verse (Devanagari)
संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा ।
जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा ॥ ३६॥
Transliteration
saṃkaṭa kaṭai miṭai saba pīrā
jo sumirai hanumata balabīrā
Word-by-word meanings
saṃkaṭa — troubles; kaṭai — are cut; miṭai — are wiped away; saba pīrā — all pain; jo — who; sumirai — remembers; hanumata — Hanuman; balabīrā — the mighty hero.
Translation
One who remembers the strong and brave Hanuman finds his troubles cut away and his pains removed. So this chaupai says.
Explanation
Remembrance of Hanuman becomes, for the devotee, a shelter and a source of trust in hard times. In trouble, let remembrance of the Lord come to mind first, not fear.
Summary
In trouble, let remembrance of the Lord come to mind first, not fear.
Chaupai 37 — Victory to You, Again and Again; Bless Me as a Guru Would
Original verse (Devanagari)
जै जै जै हनुमान गोसाईं ।
कृपा करहु गुरु देव की नाईं ॥ ३७॥
Transliteration
jai jai jai hanumāna gosāīṃ
kṛpā karahu guru deva kī nāīṃ
Word-by-word meanings
jai jai jai — victory, victory, victory; hanumāna — Hanuman; gosāīṃ — lord; kṛpā karahu — show grace; guru deva kī nāīṃ — as the guru god does.
Translation
O Lord Hanuman, victory to you, again and again. Bless me as a Guru would.
Explanation
Tulsidas sees Hanuman not only as a heroic deity, but also as a revered Guru and compassionate guide. In devotion, along with humility, there is also a prayer for the Guru's grace.
Summary
In devotion, along with humility, there is also a prayer for the Guru's grace.
Chaupai 38 — Recitation with Faith, Again and Again
Original verse (Devanagari)
जो सत बार पाठ कर कोई ।
छूटहि बंदि महा सुख होई ॥ ३८॥
Transliteration
jo sata bāra pāṭha kara koī
chūṭahi baṃdi mahā sukha hoī
Word-by-word meanings
jo — who; sata bāra — a hundred times; pāṭha kara — recites; koī — anyone; chūṭahi — is freed; baṃdi — from bondage; mahā sukha — great happiness; hoī — comes.
Translation
Whoever recites this Hanuman Chalisa with faith, again and again, is freed from bondage and attains great happiness.
Explanation
Here the greatness of reciting the Chalisa with faith and without break is stated. In spiritual practice, faith and regularity are very important.
Summary
In spiritual practice, faith and regularity are very important.
Chaupai 39 — Siddhi through Recitation; Gauri-Shankar as Witness
Original verse (Devanagari)
जो यह पढ़ै हनुमान चालीसा ।
होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा ॥ ३९॥
Transliteration
jo yaha par̤hai hanumāna cālīsā
hoya siddhi sākhī gaurīsā
Word-by-word meanings
jo — who; yaha — this; par̤hai — reads; hanumāna cālīsā — Hanuman Chalisa; hoya — comes; siddhi — attainment; sākhī — witness; gaurīsā — Gauri's lord.
Translation
One who recites this Hanuman Chalisa attains siddhi. Lord Gauri-Shankar is said to be the witness to this.
Explanation
Tulsidas describes the faithful recitation of the Chalisa as granting spiritual attainment and success. Regular practice with faith carries a person toward his spiritual goal.
Summary
Regular practice with faith carries a person toward his spiritual goal.
Chaupai 40 — A Prayer for Him to Dwell in the Heart
Original verse (Devanagari)
तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा ।
कीजै नाथ हृदय मँह डेरा ॥ ४०॥
Transliteration
tulasīdāsa sadā hari cerā
kījai nātha hṛdaya ma~ha ḍerā
Word-by-word meanings
tulasīdāsa — Tulsidas; sadā — always; hari cerā — servant of Hari; kījai — make; nātha — O lord; hṛdaya ma~ha — in the heart; ḍerā — an abode.
Translation
Tulsidas says, "I am forever the servant of Shri Hari. O Lord Hanuman, dwell in my heart."
Explanation
At the end of the whole Chalisa, no worldly thing is asked for. The prayer is that Hanuman dwell permanently in the heart. The most beautiful prayer of devotion is that remembrance of the Lord never leave the heart.
Summary
The most beautiful prayer of devotion is that remembrance of the Lord never leave the heart.
Closing Doha — Shri Ram's Family Dwelling in the Heart
Original verse (Devanagari)
पवनतनय संकट हरन मंगल मूरति रूप ।
राम लखन सीता सहित हृदय बसहु सुर भूप ॥
Transliteration
pavanatanaya saṃkaṭa harana maṃgala mūrati rūpa
rāma lakhana sītā sahita hṛdaya basahu sura bhūpa
Word-by-word meanings
pavanatanaya — son of the Wind; saṃkaṭa harana — remover of troubles; maṃgala mūrati rūpa — auspicious form; rāma lakhana sītā sahita — with Rama, Lakshmana and Sita; hṛdaya — in the heart; basahu — dwell; sura bhūpa — king of the gods.
Translation
O Hanuman, son of the wind, you remove troubles and are the very form of auspiciousness. O Lord of the gods, dwell in my heart together with Shri Ram, Lakshman and Mother Sita.
Explanation
The Hanuman Chalisa closes with a prayer for Hanuman to dwell in the heart together with Shri Ram, Lakshman and Mother Sita. The final prayer is this: may our heart become the home of the Lord and of devotion to him.
Summary
May our heart become the home of the Lord and of devotion to him.
Greatness of the hymn
The greatness of the Hanuman Chalisa lies in its simple and direct mood of devotion. It begins with salutation to the Guru, recalls Hanuman's knowledge, strength, service and grace, and ends with a prayer for the Lord to dwell in the heart. According to the meaning given in the video, in Hanuman's shelter the devotee finds all happiness, difficult tasks become easy by his grace, and his remembrance becomes a shelter in trouble and pain. One who recites it again and again with faith is freed from bondage and attains great happiness, and worship of Hanuman leads the devotee toward Shri Ram.
The essence of the whole Chalisa
Strength, wisdom and learning, together with selfless service — this is Hanuman's path, and this path leads the devotee close to Shri Ram.
How to recite
Sit calmly, in the morning or evening, before a picture or form of Hanuman and recite. Read each doha and chaupai slowly, keeping its meaning in mind. Afterwards, sit in silence for a few moments and remember Hanuman and Shri Ram.
Prayer
O Hanuman, son of the wind, grant us strength, wisdom and learning, remove our afflictions and impurities, and dwell in our hearts together with Shri Ram, Lakshman and Mother Sita.
Source: Shri Hanuman Chalisa by Goswami Tulsidas (https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_z_otherlang_hindi/chaalisa.itx). The meaning is as narrated in the video; the original dohas and chaupais are now included with each section.
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