Lord Hanuman, Hanuman Chalisa in English

Hanuman Chalisa in English

Hanuman Chalisa

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Doha
Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nij Manu Mukuru Sudhaari।Baranau Raghubar Bimal Jasu, Jo Daayaku Phal Chaari॥Buddhiheen Tanu Jaanike, Sumirau Pavan Kumaar।Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesa Vikaar॥
Cleansing the mirror of my mind with the dust of my Guru's lotus feet, I sing the pure glory of Ram, giver of life's four rewards. Knowing myself unwise, I remember you, son of the wind: grant me strength, wisdom, and knowledge, and remove my troubles.
Chaupai

Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Saagar।Jai Kapees Tihu Lok Ujaagar॥ 1

Victory to Hanuman, ocean of wisdom and virtue; victory to the lord of the monkeys who lights up all three worlds.

Raam Doot Atulit Bal Dhaamaa।Anjani-Putra Pavansut Naamaa॥ 2

Messenger of Ram and home of boundless strength, known as the son of Anjani and the wind-god.

Mahaabeer Bikram Bajrangee।Kumati Nivaar Sumati Ke Sangee॥ 3

Mighty hero with a thunderbolt-strong body; you drive away bad thoughts and befriend good sense.

Kanchan Baran Biraaj Subesaa।Kaanan Kundal Kunchit Kesaa॥ 4

Golden-hued and beautifully dressed, with earrings and curly hair.

Haath Bajra Au Dhwajaa Biraajai।Kaandhe Moonj Janeu Saajai॥ 5

You hold a mace and a flag, and the sacred munja thread adorns your shoulder.

Sankar Suvan Kesaree Nandan।Tej Prataap Mahaa Jag Bandan॥ 6

Son of Kesari and blessed by Shiva; your glory and might are honoured by the whole world.

Vidyaavaan Gunee Ati Chaatur।Raam Kaaj Karibe Ko Aatur॥ 7

Learned, virtuous, and very clever, ever eager to do Ram's work.

Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiyaa।Raam Lakhan Seetaa Man Basiyaa॥ 8

You love hearing the Lord's story; Ram, Lakshman, and Sita live in your heart.

Sookshma Roop Dhari Siyahi Dikhaavaa।Bikat Roop Dhari Lank Jaraavaa॥ 9

You took a tiny form to meet Sita, and a fierce form to burn Lanka.

Bheem Roop Dhari Asur Sanhaare।Raamchandra Ke Kaaj Sanvaare॥ 10

In a dreadful form you destroyed the demons and set right Ram's work.

Laay Sajeevan Lakhan Jiyaaye।Shri Raghubeer Harashi Ur Laaye॥ 11

You fetched the Sanjivani herb and revived Lakshman; Ram embraced you with joy.

Raghupati Keenhee Bahut Badaaee।Tum Mam Priya Bharatahi Sam Bhaaee॥ 12

Ram praised you greatly, calling you as dear to him as his brother Bharat.

Sahas Badan Tumharo Jas Gaavain।As Kahi Shripati Kanth Lagaavain॥ 13

"May the thousand-mouthed Sheshnag sing your glory," said Ram as he embraced you.

Sankaadik Brahmaadi Muneesaa।Naarad Saarad Sahit Aheesaa॥ 14

Sanak and the sages, Brahma, Narad, Saraswati, and Sheshnag all sing your praise.

Jam Kuber Digpaal Jahaan Te।Kabi Kobid Kahi Sake Kahaan Te॥ 15

Yama, Kuber, the guardians of the directions, poets and scholars cannot fully describe you.

Tum Upkaar Sugreevahi Keenhaa।Raam Milaay Raaj Pad Deenhaa॥ 16

You helped Sugriva, uniting him with Ram and restoring his throne.

Tumharo Mantra Bibheeshan Maanaa।Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jaanaa॥ 17

Vibhishan followed your advice and became king of Lanka, as the whole world knows.

Jug Sahasra Jojan Par Bhaanoo।Leelyo Taahi Madhur Phal Jaanoo॥ 18

The sun thousands of miles away you swallowed, taking it for a sweet fruit.

Prabhu Mudrikaa Meli Mukh Maaheen।Jaladhi Laanghi Gaye Acharaj Naaheen॥ 19

Carrying the Lord's ring in your mouth, you leapt across the ocean; no wonder in that.

Durgam Kaaj Jagat Ke Jete।Sugam Anugrah Tumhare Tete॥ 20

Every hard task in the world becomes easy by your grace.

Raam Duaare Tum Rakhwaare।Hot Na Aagyaa Binu Paisaare॥ 21

You guard Ram's door; no one enters without your leave.

Sab Sukh Lahai Tumhaaree Sarnaa।Tum Rachchhak Kaahoo Ko Dar Naa॥ 22

All comfort is found in your shelter; with you as protector there is no fear.

Aapan Tej Samhaaro Aapai।Teenon Lok Haank Te Kaanpai॥ 23

You alone can hold your own immense power; at your roar the three worlds tremble.

Bhoot Pisaach Nikat Nahi Aavai।Mahaabeer Jab Naam Sunaavai॥ 24

Ghosts and evil spirits cannot come near when the mighty Hanuman's name is heard.

Naasai Rog Harai Sab Peeraa।Japat Nirantar Hanumat Beeraa॥ 25

Disease is destroyed and all pain removed by constantly chanting brave Hanuman's name.

Sankat Te Hanumaan Chhudaavai।Man Kram Bachan Dhyaan Jo Laavai॥ 26

Hanuman frees from trouble all who remember him in thought, word, and deed.

Sab Par Raam Tapasvee Raajaa।Tin Ke Kaaj Sakal Tum Saajaa॥ 27

Ram, the ascetic king, is supreme over all; you carry out every one of his tasks.

Aur Manorath Jo Koee Laavai।Soi Amit Jeevan Phal Paavai॥ 28

Whoever brings a heartfelt wish to you receives its rich reward for life.

Chaaron Jug Partaap Tumhaaraa।Hai Parsiddh Jagat Ujiyaaraa॥ 29

Your glory shines through all four ages; it lights up the whole world.

Saadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhwaare।Asur Nikandan Raam Dulaare॥ 30

You protect saints and sages, destroy the demons, and are beloved of Ram.

Asht Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Daataa।As Bar Deenh Jaanakee Maataa॥ 31

Mother Sita blessed you with the power to grant the eight siddhis and nine treasures.

Raam Rasaayan Tumhare Paasaa।Sadaa Raho Raghupati Ke Daasaa॥ 32

You hold the nectar of Ram's love; may you forever remain Ram's servant.

Tumhare Bhajan Raam Ko Paavai।Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisraavai॥ 33

By singing your praise one reaches Ram and forgets the sorrows of many births.

Ant Kaal Raghubar Pur Jaaee।Jahaan Janma Hari-Bhakt Kahaaee॥ 34

At life's end one enters Ram's abode, reborn as a devotee of God.

Aur Devtaa Chitt Na Dharaee।Hanumat Sei Sarb Sukh Karaee॥ 35

Even without worshipping other gods, serving Hanuman brings every joy.

Sankat Katai Mitai Sab Peeraa।Jo Sumirai Hanumat Balbeeraa॥ 36

All troubles end and pain departs for whoever remembers mighty Hanuman.

Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosaaeen।Kripaa Karahu Gurudev Kee Naaeen॥ 37

Victory, victory, victory to Lord Hanuman; be gracious to me as my Guru would.

Jo Sat Baar Paath Kar Koee।Chhootahi Bandi Mahaa Sukh Hoee॥ 38

Whoever recites this a hundred times is released from bondage and gains great bliss.

Jo Yah Padhai Hanuman Chaaleesaa।Hoy Siddhi Saakhee Gaureesaa॥ 39

Whoever reads this Hanuman Chalisa attains success, with Shiva as witness.

Tulaseedaas Sadaa Hari Cheraa।Keejai Naath Hriday Mah Deraa॥ 40

Tulsidas is forever the Lord's servant; O Lord, make your home in my heart.
Doha
Pavantanay Sankat Haran, Mangal Moorati Roop।Raam Lakhan Seetaa Sahit, Hriday Basahu Sur Bhoop॥॥ Siyaavar Raamchandra Ki Jai, Pavansut Hanuman Ki Jai, Bolo Bhai Sab Santan Ki Jai ॥
Son of the wind, remover of sorrow, embodiment of every blessing: dwell in my heart together with Ram, Lakshman, and Sita, O lord of the gods.
Meaning & Benefits

At its heart, the Hanuman Chalisa praises Lord Hanuman's devotion, strength, and wisdom. The verses describe his virtues, his unshakeable love for Lord Rama, and his fearless deeds.

  • Freedom from fear and trouble: regular recitation helps dissolve fear and obstacles.
  • Focus and confidence: the mind becomes calm and steady.
  • Easy for children: even young kids can sing a few lines each day.
How to Chant
  • When: After a morning bath, or on Tuesdays and Saturdays, is considered especially auspicious.
  • Direction: Sit facing east or north.
  • Count: Chant once, seven, or eleven times; even a single heartfelt recitation is enough.
  • Tip for kids: Start with just one chaupai and add more over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I download the Hanuman Chalisa in English PDF for free?
Yes. Use the "Download PDF" button at the top of this page to save the full Hanuman Chalisa in English transliteration for free.
How many verses are in the Hanuman Chalisa?
The Hanuman Chalisa has 40 chaupais (verses), framed by two opening dohas and a closing doha.
Who wrote the Hanuman Chalisa?
The Hanuman Chalisa was composed by the saint-poet Goswami Tulsidas in the Awadhi language.
Is this the original Hanuman Chalisa?
Yes. This follows the original Hanuman Chalisa composed by Goswami Tulsidas about 500 years ago in Awadhi, a dialect of Hindi, not Sanskrit. It has the same 40 chaupais framed by an opening and a closing doha that devotees have recited for centuries. Only the script changes from one language to another, while the words and their order stay true to the original.
When should the Hanuman Chalisa be chanted?
It can be recited any day, but Tuesdays and Saturdays, and the early morning, are considered especially auspicious.
Can children read the Hanuman Chalisa?
Absolutely. Children can start with one verse and gradually learn the whole text; sincerity matters more than perfect pronunciation.
What are the most powerful verses in the Hanuman Chalisa?
The most powerful protective verse is "Bhoot Pishaach Nikat Nahi Aavai, Mahabir Jab Naam Sunaavai", which means no evil spirit or negative force can come near where Hanuman's name is chanted. Other powerful lines include "Nasai Rog Harai Sab Peeraa" (it destroys disease and removes all pain) and "Sankat Te Hanuman Chhudaavai" (Hanuman frees the devotee from every trouble). These verses are why the Chalisa is recited for protection, courage, and inner strength.
What are the most popular Hanuman Chalisa quotes?
A few of the most loved lines are "Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Saagar" (Victory to Hanuman, the ocean of wisdom and virtue), "Bhoot Pishaach Nikat Nahi Aavai" (no evil spirit comes near where his name is chanted), "Sankat Te Hanuman Chhudaavai" (Hanuman frees you from every trouble), and "Jo Sumirai Hanumat Balbeera" (whoever remembers the mighty Hanuman finds their pain removed).