śrī hanumāna cālīsā

Victory to Lord Rama. Om.

|| Shri Hanuman Chalisa ||

Having polished the mirror of my heart with the dust of the holy Guru's lotus feet, I narrate the untainted glory of Raghuvar (Shri Ram), which bestows the four fruits of life.

Knowing this body to be devoid of wisdom, I remember the Son of the Wind (Hanuman). Grant me strength, intelligence, and knowledge, and remove my sufferings and impurities.

Victory to Hanuman, the ocean of wisdom and virtues. Victory to the Lord of monkeys, who illuminates the three worlds.

The messenger of Rama, the abode of immeasurable strength; known as the son of Anjani and the son of the Wind-god.

O Great Hero, possessing immense prowess, whose body is as hard as a thunderbolt. You are the remover of evil thoughts and the companion of those with good wisdom.

Of golden complexion, resplendent in beautiful attire, with earrings in [His] ears and curled hair.

In your hand shines the mace and the banner, and on your shoulder rests the sacred thread of munja grass.

Son of Shiva, delight of Kesari. Your immense glory and power are revered by the whole world.

He is wise, virtuous, and extremely clever, always eager to perform tasks for Rama.

(He is) ever eager to hear the exploits of the Lord. Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita reside in his heart.

Assuming a subtle form, you showed yourself to Sita; assuming a terrifying form, you burnt Lanka.

Assuming the form of Bhima, you destroyed the demons and accomplished the tasks of Ramchandra.

(He) brought the Sanjivani herb and revived Lakshmana; Shri Raghuvira (Rama), overjoyed, embraced him to His heart.

Raghupati praised him greatly, saying, "You are as dear to me as my brother Bharat."

A thousand tongues sing your praises. Saying this, the Lord of Lakshmi embraces him.

Sanak and his brothers, Brahma and the great sages, Narada, Sarada, and the serpent-king Shesha.

Where Yama and Kubera, the guardians of the quarters, originate; how could poets and scholars ever hope to describe it?

You did a great favor to Sugriva, by uniting him with Rama, you bestowed upon him the throne.

Vibhishana accepted your counsel, and the whole world knows he became the King of Lanka.

The sun is at a distance of a thousand yugas and yojanas; thinking it to be a sweet fruit, he swallowed it.

Placing the Lord's ring in his mouth, he leaped across the ocean; there is no cause for wonder in this.

All the difficult tasks in this world become easy by your grace.

You are the guardian at Rama’s door; no one can enter without your permission.

All happiness is attained by taking refuge in You. You are the protector, there is no fear from anyone.

You alone can contain your own radiance. The three worlds tremble at your roar.

Ghosts and evil spirits do not come near, when the name of the great warrior (Hanuman) is uttered.

All diseases are destroyed and all pains are removed, when one chants the name of the brave Hanuman continuously.

Hanuman delivers one from all distress, who keeps Him in mind, thought, and deed.

Lord Rama, the ascetic king, is over all; You have accomplished all His tasks.

And whatever heart's desire one brings, one obtains the infinite fruit of life.

Your glory prevails throughout the four ages; your fame is radiant throughout the universe.

You are the protector of the sages and saints. You are the destroyer of demons, O beloved Rama.

You are the bestower of the eight siddhis and nine nidhis; this boon was granted to you by Mother Janaki.

You possess the elixir of Rama. Always remain a servant of the Lord of the Raghus.

By singing Your praises, one attains Rama and forgets the sorrows of countless lifetimes.

At the time of death, one goes to the city of Raghubar (Ayodhya), where one is born again and is known as a devotee of Hari.

Do not keep other deities in your mind; by serving Hanuman, you shall attain all happiness.

All troubles cease and all pain vanishes for those who remember the mighty Hanuman.

Victory, victory, victory to you, O Lord Hanuman. Bestow your grace upon me as a Guru does upon his disciple.

Whoever recites this one hundred times will be freed from bondage and attain supreme bliss.

Whoever reads this Hanuman Chalisa, attains success, as witnessed by Lord Shiva.

Tulsidas is ever the servant of Hari; O Lord, make Your abode in my heart.

|| Doha ||

Son of the Wind, remover of distress, embodiment of auspiciousness. Along with Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita, reside in my heart, O King of Gods.

Victory to Sita's consort, Ramchandra. Victory to the son of the Wind-god, Hanuman. Victory to the Lord of Uma, Mahadeva.

Shri Ram, victory to Ram, victory, victory to Ram. Shri Ram, victory to Ram, victory, victory to Ram.