Tulsidas's Awadhi prayer praises Hanuman's wisdom, courage and service to Ram. Read the two opening dohas, forty chaupais and closing doha below. The Hindi-script text retains devotional Awadhi rather than translating it into modern Hindi.
Hanuman Chalisa: Hindi-script lyrics, English transliteration, verse-by-verse meaning, sources and recording differences.
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Tulsidas's Awadhi prayer praises Hanuman's wisdom, courage and service to Ram. Read the two opening dohas, forty chaupais and closing doha below. The Hindi-script text retains devotional Awadhi rather than translating it into modern Hindi.
Complete reading edition: 2 opening dohas + 40 chaupais + 1 closing doha. Spellings and sung repetitions vary. 'Shankara suvana' also appears as 'Shankara svayam' in some traditions.
Meanings are original English editorial paraphrases. The simple Roman reading aid is not scholarly IAST. Statements of spiritual benefit express the hymn's faith, not guaranteed outcomes.
श्री गुरु चरन सरोज रज, निज मनु मुकुर सुधारि। बरनउँ रघुबर बिमल जसु, जो दायकु फल चारि॥
Shri guru charana saroja raja, nija manu mukuru sudhari. Baranau Raghubara bimala jasu, jo dayaku phala chari.
Meaning: Having cleansed the mirror of my mind with the dust of the guru's lotus feet, I describe Ram's pure glory, which bestows the four aims of life.
बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिकै, सुमिरौं पवन-कुमार। बल बुद्धि विद्या देहु मोहिं, हरहु कलेश विकार॥
Buddhihina tanu janikai, sumirau Pavana-kumara. Bala buddhi vidya dehu mohi, harahu kalesha vikara.
Meaning: Aware of my limited understanding, I remember the wind-god's son. Grant strength, wisdom and learning; remove distress and inner faults.
जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुण सागर। जय कपीस तिहुँ लोक उजागर॥
Jaya Hanuman jnana guna sagara. Jaya Kapisa tihu loka ujagara.
Meaning: Praise to Hanuman, ocean of knowledge and virtue; praise to the lord of the vanaras, renowned in the three worlds.
राम दूत अतुलित बल धामा। अंजनि-पुत्र पवनसुत नामा॥
Rama duta atulita bala dhama. Anjani-putra Pavanasuta nama.
Meaning: Ram's messenger, abode of incomparable strength, is Anjani's son, also called the wind-god's son.
महावीर विक्रम बजरंगी। कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी॥
Mahavira vikrama Bajarangi. Kumati nivara sumati ke sangi.
Meaning: Mighty and courageous, with a body strong as a thunderbolt, he dispels wrong thinking and supports good understanding.
कंचन बरन बिराज सुवेसा। कानन कुण्डल कुंचित केसा॥
Kanchana barana biraja suvesa. Kanana kundala kunchita kesa.
Meaning: He shines with a golden complexion and fine clothing, earrings at his ears and curling hair.
हाथ वज्र औ ध्वजा बिराजै। काँधे मूँज जनेऊ साजै॥
Hatha vajra au dhvaja birajai. Kandhe munja janeu sajai.
Meaning: A thunderbolt and banner adorn his hands; a sacred thread of munja grass rests on his shoulder.
शंकर सुवन केसरीनन्दन। तेज प्रताप महा जग वन्दन॥
Shankara suvana Kesarinandana. Teja pratapa maha jaga vandana.
Meaning: Associated with Shiva and born as Kesari's son, his radiance and power are revered throughout the world.
विद्यावान गुणी अति चातुर। राम काज करिबे को आतुर॥
Vidyavana guni ati chatura. Rama kaja karibe ko atura.
Meaning: Learned, virtuous and discerning, he is eager to carry out Ram's work.
प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया। राम लखन सीता मन बसिया॥
Prabhu charitra sunibe ko rasiya. Rama Lakhana Sita mana basiya.
Meaning: He delights in hearing the Lord's deeds; Ram, Lakshmana and Sita dwell in his heart.
सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सियहिं दिखावा। विकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा॥
Sukshma rupa dhari Siyahi dikhava. Vikata rupa dhari Lanka jarava.
Meaning: He takes a small form to appear before Sita and a formidable form to burn Lanka.
भीम रूप धरि असुर संहारे। रामचन्द्र के काज सँवारे॥
Bhima rupa dhari asura samhare. Ramachandra ke kaja samvare.
Meaning: Taking a fearsome form, he defeats hostile forces and accomplishes Ramachandra's work.
लाय सजीवन लखन जियाये। श्रीरघुवीर हरषि उर लाये॥
Laya Sajivana Lakhana jiyaye. Shri Raghubira harashi ura laye.
Meaning: He brings the life-restoring herb to revive Lakshmana; Ram embraces him with joy.
रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बड़ाई। तुम मम प्रिय भरतहि सम भाई॥
Raghupati kinhi bahuta badai. Tuma mama priya Bharatahi sama bhai.
Meaning: Ram praises him greatly, saying he is as dear as his brother Bharata.
सहस बदन तुम्हरो जस गावैं। अस कहि श्रीपति कण्ठ लगावैं॥
Sahasa badana tumharo jasa gavai. Asa kahi Shripati kantha lagavai.
Meaning: Saying that a thousand mouths sing Hanuman's praise, the Lord embraces him.
सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीसा। नारद सारद सहित अहीसा॥
Sanakadika Brahmadi munisa. Narada Sarada sahita Ahisa.
Meaning: Sanaka and the other sages, Brahma, Narada, Saraswati and Shesha are invoked among those who praise him.
जम कुबेर दिगपाल जहाँ ते। कवि कोविद कहि सके कहाँ ते॥
Jama Kubera digapala jaha te. Kavi kovida kahi sake kaha te.
Meaning: Even Yama, Kubera, the guardians of the directions, poets and scholars cannot fully express his glory.
तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीन्हा। राम मिलाय राज पद दीन्हा॥
Tuma upakara Sugrivahi kinha. Rama milaya raja pada dinha.
Meaning: He helps Sugriva by bringing him to Ram, leading to the restoration of his kingship.
तुम्हरो मन्त्र विभीषन माना। लंकेश्वर भए सब जग जाना॥
Tumharo mantra Vibhishana mana. Lankeshvara bhae saba jaga jana.
Meaning: Vibhishana follows his counsel and becomes lord of Lanka, as the world knows.
जुग सहस्र योजन पर भानू। लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू॥
Juga sahasra yojana para bhanu. Lilyo tahi madhura phala janu.
Meaning: The child Hanuman reaches for the distant sun, mistaking it for a sweet fruit. This is sacred poetic imagery, not a scientific measurement.
प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं। जलधि लाँघि गये अचरज नाहीं॥
Prabhu mudrika meli mukha mahi. Jaladhi langhi gaye acharaja nahi.
Meaning: With Ram's ring in his mouth, he crosses the ocean; for such a servant, this is no wonder.
दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते। सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते॥
Durgama kaja jagata ke jete. Sugama anugraha tumhare tete.
Meaning: The hymn says that even difficult tasks become manageable through his grace.
राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे। होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे॥
Rama duare tuma rakhavare. Hota na ajna binu paisare.
Meaning: Hanuman guards Ram's doorway; entry requires his permission, an image of devotion guiding the way to Ram.
सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना। तुम रक्षक काहू को डरना॥
Saba sukha lahai tumhari sarana. Tuma rakshaka kahu ko darana.
Meaning: Those who seek his shelter find comfort; with him as protector, the devotee need not fear.
आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै। तीनों लोक हाँक तें काँपै॥
Apana teja samharo apai. Tino loka hanka te kampai.
Meaning: He alone can contain his power; his call makes the three worlds tremble.
भूत पिशाच निकट नहिं आवै। महावीर जब नाम सुनावै॥
Bhuta pishacha nikata nahi avai. Mahavira jaba nama sunavai.
Meaning: The verse expresses faith that harmful spirits stay away when the mighty Hanuman's name is spoken.
नासै रोग हरै सब पीरा। जपत निरन्तर हनुमत बीरा॥
Nasai roga harai saba pira. Japata nirantara Hanumata bira.
Meaning: Continuous remembrance is praised as dispelling illness and pain. This devotional assurance is not a substitute for medical care.
संकट तें हनुमान छुड़ावै। मन क्रम वचन ध्यान जो लावै॥
Sankata te Hanuman chhudavai. Mana krama vachana dhyana jo lavai.
Meaning: Hanuman frees from distress those who remember him in thought, action and speech.
सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा। तिन के काज सकल तुम साजा॥
Saba para Rama tapasvi raja. Tina ke kaja sakala tuma saja.
Meaning: Ram, the ascetic king, is supreme; Hanuman accomplishes all his tasks.
और मनोरथ जो कोई लावै। सोइ अमित जीवन फल पावै॥
Aura manoratha jo koi lavai. Soi amita jivana phala pavai.
Meaning: The hymn promises abundant fruit in life to those who bring their heartfelt aspirations to him.
चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा। है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा॥
Charo juga paratapa tumhara. Hai parasiddha jagata ujiyara.
Meaning: His glory extends through all four ages, illuminating the world.
साधु सन्त के तुम रखवारे। असुर निकन्दन राम दुलारे॥
Sadhu santa ke tuma rakhavare. Asura nikandana Rama dulare.
Meaning: He protects sages and saints, overcomes hostile forces, and is beloved of Ram.
अष्ट सिद्धि नौ निधि के दाता। अस बर दीन जानकी माता॥
Ashta siddhi nau nidhi ke data. Asa bara dina Janaki mata.
Meaning: Mother Janaki grants him the ability to bestow the eight spiritual powers and nine treasures.
राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा। सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा॥
Rama rasayana tumhare pasa. Sada raho Raghupati ke dasa.
Meaning: He holds the sustaining essence of devotion to Ram and remains forever Ram's servant.
तुम्हरे भजन राम को पावै। जनम जनम के दुख बिसरावै॥
Tumhare bhajana Rama ko pavai. Janama janama ke dukha bisaravai.
Meaning: Through devotion to Hanuman one reaches Ram and leaves behind the sorrows of many births.
अन्त काल रघुबर पुर जाई। जहाँ जन्म हरिभक्त कहाई॥
Anta kala Raghubara pura jai. Jaha janma Haribhakta kahai.
Meaning: At life's end the devotee goes to Ram's abode; wherever born, they are known as a devotee of Hari.
और देवता चित्त न धरई। हनुमत सेइ सर्व सुख करई॥
Aura devata chitta na dharai. Hanumata sei sarva sukha karai.
Meaning: The verse describes single-hearted devotion: serving Hanuman brings contentment without seeking elsewhere.
संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा। जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा॥
Sankata katai mitai saba pira. Jo sumirai Hanumata balabira.
Meaning: Remembering the strong and brave Hanuman is praised as relieving distress and pain.
जय जय जय हनुमान गोसाईं। कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाईं॥
Jaya jaya jaya Hanuman Gosai. Kripa karahu Gurudeva ki nai.
Meaning: Praise again and again to Lord Hanuman; grant grace as a revered teacher would.
जो शत बार पाठ कर कोई। छूटहि बन्दि महा सुख होई॥
Jo shata bara patha kara koi. Chhutahi bandi maha sukha hoi.
Meaning: The hymn praises a hundred recitations as releasing bondage and bringing joy; this is a devotional observance, not a required quota.
जो यह पढ़ै हनुमान चालीसा। होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा॥
Jo yaha padhai Hanuman Chalisa. Hoya siddhi sakhi Gaurisa.
Meaning: The poem invokes Shiva as witness to the fulfilment found by reciting the Hanuman Chalisa.
तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा। कीजै नाथ हृदय महँ डेरा॥
Tulasidasa sada Hari chera. Kijai natha hridaya maha dera.
Meaning: Tulsidas calls himself Hari's eternal servant and asks the Lord to make his home in his heart.
पवनतनय संकट हरन, मंगल मूरति रूप। राम लखन सीता सहित, हृदय बसहु सुर भूप॥
Pavanatanaya sankata harana, mangala murati rupa. Rama Lakhana Sita sahita, hridaya basahu sura bhupa.
Meaning: Son of the wind, remover of distress and embodiment of auspiciousness: dwell in my heart with Ram, Lakshmana and Sita.
Traditional devotional text; modern spellings vary. The underlying historical text is distinct from any modern edition, translation, arrangement or recording. Romanization, introductions and meanings here are original editorial work; no modern source translation, images or recording have been copied into this reading. Reference checked 26 October 2026. Editorial selection, not a verified popularity ranking.