Hanuman Chalisa: Complete Lyrics in Hindi & English with Meaning
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Hanuman Chalisa is a 40-verse devotional prayer composed by Tulsidas in the 16th century. Reciting it removes Saturn afflictions (Sade Sati), Mangal Dosha, and Rahu effects. Best time: Tuesday or Saturday mornings, or Brahma Muhurta (4–5:30 AM).
Opening Dohas (Invocation)
श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज, निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि। बरनऊँ रघुबर बिमल जसु, जो दायकु फल चारि॥
Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nij Man Mukuru Sudhari. Barnaun Raghubar Bimal Jasu, Jo Dayaku Phal Chari.
Meaning: Having cleansed the mirror of my mind with the dust of my Guru's lotus feet, I describe the pure glory of Ram, which grants the four fruits of life — Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha.
बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके, सुमिरौं पवन-कुमार। बल बुद्धि बिद्या देहु मोहिं, हरहु कलेस बिकार॥
Buddhihin Tanu Janike, Sumiron Pavan Kumar. Bal Budhi Bidya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesh Bikar.
Meaning: Knowing myself to be ignorant, I remember Pavan Kumar (Hanuman, son of the wind). Bestow on me strength, wisdom, and knowledge, and remove my afflictions and impurities.
Complete Hanuman Chalisa — All 40 Verses
| # | Sanskrit (Devanagari) | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुन सागर। जय कपीस तिहुँ लोक उजागर॥ | Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar. Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujagar. | Victory to Hanuman, ocean of wisdom and virtue — the Lord of monkeys who illuminates all three worlds. |
| 2 | राम दूत अतुलित बल धामा। अंजनि-पुत्र पवनसुत नामा॥ | Ram Doot Atulit Bal Dhama. Anjaniputra Pawansut Nama. | Divine messenger of Ram, abode of boundless strength — known as the son of Anjani and the wind god Pavan. |
| 3 | महाबीर बिक्रम बजरंगी। कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी॥ | Mahabeer Bikram Bajrangi. Kumati Nivar Sumati Ke Sangi. | Great hero of thunderbolt frame, remover of evil thoughts — companion of the virtuous and the righteous. |
| 4 | कंचन बरन बिराज सुबेसा। कानन कुंडल कुंचित केसा॥ | Kanchan Baran Biraj Subesa. Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa. | Of golden complexion, beautifully adorned — wearing earrings with curly hair. |
| 5 | हाथ बज्र औ ध्वजा बिराजै। काँधे मूँज जनेऊ साजै॥ | Haath Bajra Au Dhwaja Birajei. Kandhe Moonj Janeu Sajai. | Thunderbolt and flag in hands — sacred munja-grass thread worn on shoulder. |
| 6 | शंकर सुवन केसरी नंदन। तेज प्रताप महा जग बंदन॥ | Shankar Suvan Kesari Nandan. Tej Pratap Maha Jag Bandan. | Son of Lord Shankar and the joy of Kesari — whose radiance and glory the whole world reveres. |
| 7 | बिद्यावान गुनी अति चातुर। राम काज करिबे को आतुर॥ | Bidyavan Guni Ati Chatur. Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Atur. | Supremely learned, virtuous, and astute — ever eager to carry out Lord Ram's work. |
| 8 | प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया। राम लखन सीता मन बसिया॥ | Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya. Ram Lakhan Sita Man Basiya. | Lover of hearing Ram's stories — with Ram, Lakshman, and Sita dwelling in your heart. |
| 9 | सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सियहिं दिखावा। बिकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा॥ | Sukshma Roop Dhari Siyahi Dikhava. Bikat Roop Dhari Lanka Jarava. | You appeared in tiny form before Sita — then assumed a terrible form and burned Lanka. |
| 10 | भीम रूप धरि असुर सँहारे। रामचंद्र के काज सँवारे॥ | Bhim Roop Dhari Asur Sanhare. Ramchandra Ke Kaj Sanvare. | Assuming a fierce form, you slew the demons — and fulfilled Lord Ram's purpose. |
Closing Doha
पवनतनय संकट हरन, मंगल मूरति रूप। राम लखन सीता सहित, हृदय बसहु सुर भूप॥
Pavantanay Sankat Haran, Mangal Murati Roop. Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit, Hriday Basahu Sur Bhup.
Meaning: O son of Pavan, remover of all trouble, form of auspiciousness and beauty — dwell in my heart with Ram, Lakshman, and Sita, O Lord of the gods.
Benefits of Reciting Hanuman Chalisa
- 1Primary remedy for Sade Sati (Saturn's 7.5-year transit over natal Moon)
- 2Removes fear and grants courage in adversity
- 3Relieves Mangal Dosha effects when recited on Tuesdays
- 4Protection from negative energies, evil eye, and Rahu afflictions
- 5Removes chronic illness and physical pain (verse 25)
- 6Grants the 8 supernatural powers (Ashta Siddhi) and 9 divine treasures (Nav Nidhi)
- 7Opens the path to Lord Ram's grace and liberation
When to Recite Hanuman Chalisa
- ⏰Brahma Muhurta (4:00–5:30 AM before sunrise) — most powerful timing
- ⏰At sunrise — standard daily practice
- ⏰Tuesday mornings — specific remedy for Mangal Dosha
- ⏰Saturday evenings — specific remedy for Sade Sati and Saturn afflictions
- ⏰Before sleep — verse 24 provides protection from negative forces during night
History and Origin of Hanuman Chalisa
The Hanuman Chalisa was composed by Goswami Tulsidas, the Vaishnava poet-saint born in 1532 CE in Rajapur, Uttar Pradesh. Tulsidas composed it while reportedly imprisoned in Fatehpur Sikri by Emperor Akbar, and legend records that he recited it continuously until Hanuman himself appeared and secured his release. The composition is in Awadhi, a dialect of Hindi, and follows the chaupai metre — four lines of 16 matras (metrical beats) each.
The Chalisa is part of the Hanuman Chalisa section within the Vinay Patrika, one of Tulsidas's major works. The name Chalisa derives from the Sanskrit chaalis (forty), referring to the 40 verses. Tulsidas drew his source material from the Valmiki Ramayana, the Adhyatma Ramayana, and the Ananda Ramayana — all of which contain detailed accounts of Hanuman's deeds.
Verse 18 contains a remarkable astronomical reference: Yug Sahastra Yojan Par Bhanu — "the sun is a thousand yugas and yojanas distant." A yojan in the Arthashastra period was approximately 8 miles. Using the conversion (1,000 × 12,000 × 8 miles), the result is approximately 96 million miles — the actual mean Earth-Sun distance is 93 million miles. Tulsidas embedded this figure in a devotional verse without telescopes or modern instruments, a detail Vedic scholars cite as evidence of the astronomical knowledge preserved in Sanskrit tradition.
How to Recite Hanuman Chalisa — Correct Practice
In 2026, the Hanuman Chalisa is recited by an estimated 300 million people daily — more than any other Hindu prayer after the Gayatri Mantra. A single complete recitation takes 8–10 minutes at a devotional pace.
The classical prescriptions for recitation frequency are: one recitation for general daily practice, three times for general protection, seven times for wish fulfillment (manokamna siddhi, as described in Tulsidas's Vinay Patrika), eleven times for resolving specific obstacles, and 108 times as the maximum intensive practice performed under a qualified guru's guidance.
For specific purposes: Sade Sati relief requires seven recitations every Saturday and Tuesday sustained for the full Saturn period; Mangal Dosha remedy requires eleven recitations on Tuesdays for 21 consecutive Tuesdays; Rahu Mahadasha requires three recitations daily at dawn.
Correct preparation includes sitting on an asana (mat), facing east or north, lighting a ghee or sesame oil lamp before Hanuman's image, and offering sindoor (vermilion) and jasmine flowers. Take a Sankalp — a stated intention — before beginning. Do not stop mid-recitation; if interrupted, restart from verse 1.
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Hanuman Chalisa as a Vedic Astrology Remedy
In Vedic astrology, Hanuman governs three planets directly: Saturn (Shani), Mars (Mangal), and Rahu. This three-planet coverage makes the Hanuman Chalisa the single most versatile planetary remedy in the classical tradition.
For Sade Sati (Saturn's 7.5-year transit over the natal Moon), the Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra (Chapter 22) lists devotion to Lord Vishnu's devotees — which includes Hanuman — as a primary Saturn remedy. Reciting the Chalisa on Saturdays builds a cumulative protective relationship with Saturn's energy.
For Mangal Dosha (Mars placed in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house), the Phaladeepika (Chapter 19) recommends Hanuman worship on Tuesdays — Mars's day — as a softening measure. The Chalisa's verse 3 (Mahavir Bikram Bajrangi) specifically addresses Mars's qualities of courage and strength.
For Rahu periods (Rahu Mahadasha or Antardasha), verse 24 (Bhoot Pisach Nikat Nahin Avai) is the key verse — it promises protection from Rahu's domain of confusion, fear, and unseen forces. Classical astrologers prescribe three daily recitations at dawn during Rahu periods. Use the Dasha Calculator to check whether you are currently in a Rahu period before beginning a specific remedy practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Hanuman Chalisa is a 40-verse prayer in the Awadhi language composed by Tulsidas in the 16th century. It praises Lord Hanuman's qualities, tells stories of his great deeds, and asks for his protection and blessings. Reciting it removes fear, disease, and planetary afflictions according to Vedic tradition.
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