Hanuman Chalisa is a Bhajan written by Goswami Tulasidasji in 15th century. It consists of 40 verses (Chaupais) singing praises of Lord Shri Ram’s most ardent devotee Shri Hanumanji. It is said that Shri Tulasidas was Sage Valmiki in his previous birth. He wrote Ramayan , the life story of Lord Shri Ram in Sanskrit. He came to know that Lord Hanumanji has also written his own version of Ramayan. Valmikiji visited him to see his Ramayana. However Valmikiji became very sad after reading Hanumanji’s Ramayan, which Hanumanji wrote on stones, using his nails.

When Lord Hanumanji asked him the reason behind his sadness, he told that the Ramayana written by Shri Hanumanji was far better than his version of Ramayan, So no one would read his Ramayan. Hanumanji disposed his Ramayan in sea and thus ended the predicament of Valmiki ji. Valmikiji was greatly moved by his gesture and said that he could not do justice with Shri Hanumnaji’s greatness in his Ramayana and he would have to incarnate again to write again to extol the virtues if Shri Hanumanji.

It is said that Valmikiji re-incarnated as Tulasidas and wrote a full chapter of Sundar Kand in Racharitmanas about heroic deeds of Hanumanji and wrote Hanuman Challisa , Bajarang Baan, Hanumanasthak. Hanuman Bhauk and many other verses extolling the great virtues of Hanumanji.

There is another story of when Tulasidas started writing Hanuman Chalisa. Moghul King Akbar ruled in Fatehpursikari those day. He heard a lot about the miracles of Tulasidas , intrigued he decided to call him in his capital Fatehpursikari . When he asked Tulasidasji to show some miracle, he refused, Akbar was enraged and put him into prison. It was then when Tulasidasji started writing Hanuman Chaleesa to propitiate Hanumanji. Soon a lot of monkies enetered the FatehpurSikari and started creating nuisance all over the city. People panicked. It went on for few days the someone suggested Akbar to free Tulasidasji Akbar freed him instantly and soon monkies disappeared from the city. There is a line in Hanuman Chalisa, ” Jo Yah Shat bar path kar joi, Chuutahi bandi ahasukh hoi” Meaning “Whoever recites this Hanuman Chalisa a hundred times he will get freed from prison”. This indicates his won ordeal of that era.

The place where this Hanuman Chalisa was written, is in Cannaught Place in Delhi now. There is huge Hanuman temple there now a days. It is a siddha peeth now.

Shri Hanunaji is epitome of Bhakti . Whenever there is a discussion on Saguna Bhakti (Devotion to Physical Manifestation of God) , Hanumanji is the top of the mind recall by most of us. His name is enough to generate the devotional love to God. So much so that his name is taken in same breath as his Lord Shri Ram.

“Siya var Ramchandra ki Jai, Pavansut Hanuman ki Jai”

(Victory to the chosen one/ groom of Sita,Shri Ramchandra, Victory to the son of wind God Shri Hanuman)

This chants automatically come to our lips whenever we recite glories of Shri Ram , read Ramcharitmanas or read Hanuman Chalisa. Bhakti would have been in much worse state , has Hanumanji not been there. the belief that Shri Hanuman ji is alive and chanting Shri Ramji’s somewhere, gives us immense faith and motivational power in our ancient vedic culture. Shri Hanumanji has upheld the Saguna Bhakti alive even today and will keep on till the time Lord Shri Ramji’s name is revered on this earth.

Hanumanji is integral to our Indian culture so much that you find a temple for him in every nook and corner of city and villages across the country. And not only in main perimeter of city or village, you will also find his temple in far of farms , remote areas and in jungles at times too. It is safe to say that his temple will be more than his beloved Lord Shri Ram as well. Such is the love of Shri Rama towards his devotees that he makes them more popular than himself.

If you take the name of Hanumanji you will be automatically reminded of Shri Ramji as well. To meet Shri Ramji you have to pass under the observation of Shri Hanumanji first.Why so many temples of Hanumanji? Because Hanumanji is immensely powerful and he has the biggest power of Universe , the Name of Shri Ram with him.

In India, we don’t only revere the power, we revere the power which is used for Dharma(righteousness) , the power used for the betterment of the moral values and justice. Shri Hanumanji stands for justice and righteousness and for good people, One cannot pray to him to get his malintent fulfilled. He will get the payback sooner than he will realize. Hanumanji does not support any bad deed.

Hanumanji is an eternal protector of good people, those who pray to him. It is said that reading Hanuman Chalisa protects one in forest , travelling at home , everywhere. The Chaupai says ” Van, Upavan, Mag, Giri, Grih mahi, Tumhare bal ham darapat nahi” means ” In the forest, garden,while travelling(road or any path or in vehicle ), on mountain and in house, we are not afraid of anything because we have trust in your force. You are our protector Hanumanji”. That is also one of the reasons, why we have Hanumanji present everywhere. In modern age people Keep Hanuman idols in their cars and other vehicles also. It is the power if belief that Hanumanji’s bhakti will keep them safe always.

Not only for protections , Hanumanji is ideal fro idealist as well. A perfect being as bhakt he is ever read in service of Lord Shri Ram. The biggest entanglement of Maya , The Kama(Lust) it self has got its nemesis in the form of Hanumanji. The lust got hold of many Devas and has not left even Tridevas but it was subdued and faced it worst defeat from Hanumanji.

Hanumanji is Bal-Brhamchari and a true celibate but he had to marry Sun God’s daughter Survachala in order to obtain the Brahm Vidya, where Sun God kept this binding condition on him to marry first then receive the vidya. Survachala was also a tapasivini like Hanumanji and they married but both remained celebrate forever. We have heard about Rishis who couldn’t keep their celibacy against celestial nymphs but Shri Hanumanji proved too powerful to the lust and remained firmly ingrained in Lord Shri Ramji’s Bhakti.

Hanumanji is pious , pure, powerful and symbolize everything good only. He is the manifestation of the belief in power of devotion. His name reverberates and revives the goodness in our hearts making us little more divine every time we try to imbibe some of his b=virtues in ourselves.

“Ram rasayan Tumhare pasa , sad raho Raghupati ke dasa.” meaning”The Ram Tatva (The elixir of Shri Ram’s name is with you Hanumanji, always remain the eternal servant of Shri Ramji” .

Shri Hanumanji is alwsy immersed in the devotion of Shri Ram and has reached the level, where there remains no difference between Shri Ram and Hanuman. Bhagwan(God) and Bhakt(Devotee) become one principle only.

Hanuman Chalisa meaning and explanation

श्री गुरु चरण रज , निज मन मुकुर सुधार | वरणऊ रघुबर विमल जस , जो दायक फल चार ||

Shri Guru charan saroj raj , nij man mukur sudhar | Varanau Raghubar vimal jas, jo dayak fal char ||

Meaning: Having polished the mirror of my mind form the The dust from the Lotus feet, I sing the praises of Raghunath (Lord Shri Rama), which bestows the four fruits of life.

Explanation: Tulasidas says that I am clearing the dirt of malicious and mean tendencies from the mirror of my mind by applying the dust from the lotus like auspicious feet of my beloved Guru. As Guru’s blessings are remover of negative energies and bad tendencies. After having purified my heart thus I start to sing praises of Shri Ram. It is said that the devotion and singing praises of Shri Rama is giver of all four desired fruits of life Four fruits of life are Dharma( Righteousness), Artha( Money for householders), Kama( Pleasures of carnal desires)

and Moksha (Liberation from cycle of birth and death.

बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके सुमिरऊ पवन कुमार | बल बुद्धि विद्या देहु मोहि , हरहु कलेश विकार ||

Buddhiheen tanu janike, sumiraun Pawan Kumar | Bal buddhi vidya dehu mohi, Harahu kalesh vikar ||

Meaning: Knowing that this body is devoid of any higher intelligence, O son of wind Shri Hanumanji I remember you.
Please give me strength, intelligence, knowledge, skills and take away my miseries , short comings and bad tendencies.

Explanation: Tulasidas says that the human body we incarnate is devoid of any higher level intelligence and thus recalls the Hanumanji to grant him power, wisdom , skills and remove his sorrows and shortcomings. It is believed that humans are incarnated in kala system here. like Human body has 5 kalas, Rishis have 6 -7 kalas, Devas have 8 kalas and thus the people from higher Kalas than humans can actually bless with virtues and wants to those who pray to them. Hanumanji is Rama devotee and blesses those who pray to him.

जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुण सागर , जय कपीश तिहुँ लोक उजागर || 1||
Jay Hanuman gyan gun sagar, Jay Kapeesh tihu lok ujagar || 1||

Meaning: Victory to Hanumanji who ocean of knowledge, virtues, victory to Lord of monkies who is known in all three realms.

Explanation: Hanumanji has got unfathomable knowledge and virtues. Here it is important to note that Hanumanji got his knowledge directly from Lord Sun who is the illuminator of the world. Just like him the glory of Hanumanji is known in all three worlds( that is Earth, Heaven and Nether World)

राम दूत अतुलित बल धामा , अंजनीपुत्र पवन सुत नामा || 2||
Ram doot atulit bal dhama,Anjani putra Pawan sut nama || 2||

Meaning: He is messenger of Shri Ram, and immensely powerful, Son of Anjani (mother) and his name is Pawansut (Son of wind God)

Explanation: Hanumaji was sent as messenger of Shri Ram to Lanka to search Mata Sita. He is son of Mata Anjani, who did great penance to beget him as son and when her penance completed she got blessing from wind God that she will beget Hanumanji as an incarnation of Lord Shiva.That is why Hanumanji is also called son of Wind God.

महावीर विक्रम बजरंगी, कुमति निवार सुमति के सँगी || 3||

Mahaveer vikram Bajarani, kumati nivar sumati ke sangi || 3||

Meaning: He is supremely brave, splendid with valor and his body is as strong as a Vajra, (indestructible weapon of Indra). He remover of bad thoughts and supports the right thinking.

Explanation: Hanumanji is supremely brave and and has got strong body like Vajra(weapon of Lord Indra,which was made from the bones of Dahichi Rishi, the strongest known thing because of Rishi Dadhcihi’s penance) . Hanumanji was given a boon by Lord Indra that he will not be harmed even by his Vajra. Bajarangi is an aberration of Vajrangi which means having body as strong as a Vajra.

Hanumanji is companion and protector of good thoughts .Which means if anyone who tries to appease him to get the bad deeds done , Hanumanji will not help him rather it might hurt the person back if he is worshiping Hanumanji with malevolence.

कंचन वरण विराज सुवेसा , कानन कुंडल कुंचित केशा || 4||
Kanchan varan viraj suvesha, kanan kundal kunchit kesha || 4||

Meaning: His body color is having golden hue and he is well adorned appearance which suits him very much, he wears earrings and has curly hair.

Explanation: Hanumanji is noble looking and has got great appearance with golden hue complexion and with earrings and has has curly hair. Hanumanji is kapilakshi which means he has got brown color eyes.

हाथ वज्र अरू ध्वजा विराजे, काँधे मूज जनेऊ साजे || 5||
Haath vajra aru dhwaja viraje, kandhe mooj janeu saje || 5||

Meaning: He holds the thunderbolt and flag and adorns the janeu(sacred thread) on his shoulders

Explanation: Hanumanji is carrying a powerful mace which is as string a Vajra and a flag in another hand which is a saffron or red color. Which is the color of bravery ad sacrifice. Being the Dwij(considered twice born as the second birth is Yagyopaveet sanskara) . He wears a Janeu( Yagyopaveet) as was the custom to for learned people at that time.

शंकर सुवन केशरी नंदन, तेज प्रताप महाजग वंदन || 6||
Shankar suvan Keshri nandan, Tej pratap mahajag vandan || 6||

Meaning: He is the form of Shiva , hold great valor and is worshiped by the world because of these qualities

Explanation: He is an incarnation of Shiva ad his worldly father is Shri Keshari and he is known to world because for his valor. The incarnation of Shiva , why will he not be brave and whole world worships him for all the great virtues he has and for great ideals of great conduct he has set for us.

विद्यावान गुणी अति चातुर , राम काज करिबे को आतुर || 7||
Vidyavan Guni ati chatur, Ram kaj karibe ko aatur || 7||

Meaning: He is holds great knowledge, is very virtuous and very wise and always ready to his beloved Shri Ram’s work

Explanation: Hanumanji is very knowledgeable and very clever ad knows how to use worldly ways, diplomacy and intelligence also to get the work done for his Lord Shri Rama. Shri ram trusted him for every work and he is always eager and Shri Ram prefers him to do get his tasks done.

प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया , राम लखन सीता मन बसिया || 8||
Prabhu Chritra sunibe ko rasiya, Ram Lakhan Sita man basiya || 8||

Meaning: He revels in listening to the Shri ram’s story and holds Shri Ram, Mata Sita and Lakshmanji very dearly in his heart

Explanation: Hanumanji is a great Saint too and very big devotee of Shri Ram and takes great pleasure in listening his story again and again. He has Lord Shri Ram, Mata Sita and Lakshmanji in his heart forever. There is a story that after reaching Ayodhya post Lanka war, he was given a pearl necklace by Mata Sita. he started chewing and cutting out pearls. Everyone asked why he as doing so. he said that he is trying to find Shri Ram in it. Hearing this everyone wondered if he has Shri Ram in his body too. Then Hanumanji tore apart his chest and showed Shri Ram, Mata Sita in his heart too.

Such was the great devotion!!

सूक्ष्म रूप धरी सियहि दिखावा, विकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा || 9||
Sookshm roop dhari Siyahi dikhawa, Vikat roop dhari Lank jarawa || 9||

Meaning: He appeared in a very small form in front of Sitaji and then took huge form to burn Lanka into ashes

Explanation: Hanumanji had attained siddhis in very young age bestowed upon him by the boons from Gods. He had Anima siddhi by which he could become smaller than a mosquito and he had Mahima siddhi by which he could become bigger than mountain as well. He used these siddhis to become small and appeared in front of Mata Sita, not to scare her lest she might consider him demon.

भीम रूप धरी असुर संहारे, रामचंद्र के काज सवारे || 10||
Bheem Roop dhari asur sanhare, Ramchandra ke kaaj savare || 10||

Meaning: He displayed a very powerful form and killed demons

Explanation: When Sitaji was convinced he was sent by Shri Rama, she had doubt how an army with such small monkies would win a war fro Shri Ram against powerful demonic army of Ravana. Then Hanumanji took big form ad killed asuras(demons) and eventually burnt down Lanka too.

लाय संजीवन लखन जियाए, श्री रघुबीर कंठ लगाए || 11||
Laay Sanjeevan Lakhan jeeyaye, Shri Raghuvir harash ur laaye || 11||

Meaning: He brought Sanjeevani herb and saved Shri Lakshmanji’s life

Explanation: When Lakshmanji became unconscious while fighting with Meghnatha , Hanumanji brought famous medic Sushen from Lanka city and he suggested that he could be only saved when Sanjeevani herb, which grew on Himalayas could be brought down before morning. Hanumanji went to Himalaya’s Dronagiri peak and brought down the entire peak as he could not recognize the Sanjeevani among all the vegetation present there. One Lakshmana was cured he took the peak and replaced it back to its original position again from where he brought it.

रघुपति कीन्हि बहुत बड़ाई , तुम मॅम प्रिय भरत सम भाई || 12||
Raghupati keenhi Bahut badai, tum mam priya Bharat sam bhai || 12||

Meaning: Shri Ramji praised him highly and said that he was as dear to him as his brother Bharat

Explanation: Shri Ramji was in uncontrollable angst and grief when Lakshman was unconscious but he became supremely pleased with Hanumanji when he saved Laksmanji’s life by bringing Sanjeevani booti(herb). Shri Ramji’s joy knew no bounds and he told Shri Hanuman ” You are as dear to me as my brother Bharata”

सहस बदन तुम्हारो जस गावें , अस कह श्रिपति कंठ लगावें || 13||
Sahas badan tumharo jash gaavein, as kahi Shripati kanth Lagavein || 13||

Meaning: Ramji further says that his glory will be sung by Sheshnag who has thousands heads and embraced him with great joy

Explanation: It s great to see here that Shri Rama says that Sheshanag will sing praises fro him as Lakshman was himself an avatar of Sheshanaga. It is said that Sheshanag with thousand head will sing praises as it is not enough to tell by a single mouth the glory of life saving job that he did for Lakshmana. Another meaning is also that , vene avatar of Sheshanag, Shri Lakshman cannot say enough praise of what Hanumanji had done for him.

सनकादिक ब्र्ह्मादिक मुनीशा , नारद शारद सहित अहिशा || 14||
Sanakadik Brahmadi Munisha, Narad Sharad sahit Aheesha || 14||

Meaning: Heavenly Rishi like Snakdiks , Brahmaji , Munis, Narad , Saraswatiji ,

Explanation: Shri Ramji is extremely happy and goes on to take the names of all great beings who can extol the great doings of Shri Hanuman.

यम कुबेर दिग्पाल जहाँते, कवि कोबिद कही सके कहाँ ते || 15||
Yam Kuber digpal jahan te, Kavi kobid kahi sake kahan te || 15||

Meaning: Yama(God of death),Kuber, Dikpals even cannot say enough about his glory then what about ordinary poets(how can do they justice to singing praises to him)

Explanation: Shri Ramji names here all prominent people who are supposed to be ost learned and epert in extolling virtues. Narad, Saraswati, Sankadiks rishis( Sanak, Sanandan, Sanatan, Sanatkumar who are alwsy in penance) , Creator of universe Brahmaji, all Munis, Lord of death yama, The Guadians of all direcations(Dikpals) and all poets also could not tell your glory enough if they try to sing your glowry together. Shri Ramji was highy pleased with Hanumanji and is extolling him lavishly.

तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीन्हा , राम मिलाय राज पद दीन्हा || 16||
Tum upkar Sugreevahi keenha, Ram milay Raj pad deenha || 16||

Meaning: You did a great favor to Sugreev and made him friends with Shri Ram and thus made him King eventually.

Explanation: Sugreev was exiled by his brother Bali who took his wife and was a constant life threat to him. In such a precarious situation Hanumanji who was his minister at that time brought Shir Ram to Sugriv and ensured their friendship . As a friend Shri ram Killed Bali and got his kingdom back and his wife. Sugreev was supposed to help Shri Ram find his wife Sita and get help him get her back, which he did help.

तुम्हरो मन्त्र विभीषण माना,लंकेश्वर भाए सब जग जाना || 17||

Tumharo mantra Vibheesan mana, Lankeshwar bhaye sab jana || 17||

Meaning: Visbhishan heard your advice and became king of Lanka,whole world knows this fact

Explanation: Likewise with Vibhishan who was insulted and exiled by his brother , Hanumanji brought him to Shri Ram and eventually Shri Ram killed Ravan and made Vibhishan King of Lanka.

युग सहस्र योजन पर भानु, लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू || 18||
Yug sahatra yojan par Bhanu, Leelyo tahi madhur fal jaanu || 18||

Meaning: Sun was far away thousand of Yojan ( a old unit of measurement) , but you ate him thinking it was sweet fruit

Explanation: It is said that in his childhood Hanumanji saw morning rising sun through the tree and thought it as a fruit because of its red color. With the divine powers given to him by birth he jumped and ate Sun.There was huge battle ensued after this to free Sun. Hanumanji attained even bigger powers by Gods post this incident. Later Hanumnaji became disciple of Sun god and attained divine knowledge.

प्रभु मुद्रिका मेली मुख माही, जलधि लाँघी गये अचरज नाहीं || 19||
Prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahi, jaladhi langhi gaye acharaj naahi || 19||

Meaning: You held Shri Ram’s ring in your mouth and jumped over the sea

Explanation: Ramji gave his ring to Hanumanji so that he could present it before Mata Sita, when he finds her. She would able to recognize him as messenger of Sri Rama because of this ring. Hanumanji jumped over the ocean to reach to Mata Sita in Lanka. For worldly people it maybe an impossible task but for Hanumanji and his devotees its no wonder as there is nothing impossible Shri Ram’s devotee Hanumanji.

दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते , सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते || 20||

Durgam kaaj jagat ke jete, sugam anugrah tumhare tete || 20||

Meaning: All difficult an dangerous works in world become easy because of you, to those who are your devotees.

Explanation: Since Hanumnaji has done so many seemingly impossible tasks , it is believed if we pray to Hanumanji all difficult task become easy by the grace of Hanumanji.

राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे , होत ना आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे || 21||
Ramduaare tum rakhware, hot na aagya binu paisare || 21||

Meaning: You are the gatekeeper of Shri Ram’s heavenly realm , without your permission no one can enter there

Explanation: Shri Ramji’s heavenly abode is called Vaikuntha. When Ram was on earth and now when Shri Ram is in Vaikunth you are the gatekeeper for every realm . No one can enter there without your leave.

सब सुख लहे तुम्हारी शरणा, तुम रक्षक काहू को डर ना || 22||
Sab sukh lahai tumhari sharana, tum rakshak kahu ko dar na || 22||

Meaning: Every happiness is attained under your aegis and there is no fear if you are protecting me.

Explanation: Since you have all Siddhis(divine powers) and Nidhis ( treasures) , there is nothing impossible for you to bestow your devotee. And since you are yourself Shiva and devotee of Shri Ram you there cannot be any fear to those who are protected by you.

आपन तेज सम्हारो आपे , तीनो लोक हांकते कापे || 23||
Apan tej samharo aape, teeno lok hankate kaanpe || 23||

Meaning: You only have the capacity to wield your unfathomable power. All three worlds tremble at your mighty roar.

Explanation: It is said that once Bali fought with you. Bali had a boon that he will derive half the powers of whoever he fights with. He started getting your powers but your powers were so great that he could not bear them and fell unconscious. And your powers returned to you. With an unfathomable depth of divine prowess you have no one can stand you.

भूत पिशाच निकट नही आवे,महावीर जब नाम सुनावे || 24||
Bhoot pishach nikat nahi aavai, Mahaveer jab naam sunavai || 24||

Meaning: Ghosts and bad spirits cannot harm a person who takes your name of you o Mahaveer

Explanation: All kind of Ghosts , blood drinking vampires, bad forces shiver just by hearing your name. If someone takes your name he becomes safe instantly from these bad forces.

नाशै रोग हरै सब पीरा,जपत निरंतर हनुमत बीरा || 25||
Nashai rog harat sab peera, japat nirantar Hanumat beera || 25||

Meaning: Disease and all miseries are gone if one chants your name continuously

Explanation: Hanumanji being fo best health and great power and symbol of vitality , it is said that if someone takes your name his diseases and all pains are gone. But he should have faith and should constantly chant you name.

संकट से हनुमान छुड़ावें, मन क्रम वचन ध्यान जो लावें || 26||
Sankat se Hanuman chhudavai, man kram vachan dhyan jo lavai || 26||

Meaning: If the person remembers you with by heart,mind , by words and deeds, he is freed from all dangers.

Explanation: If you bring all your attentions ,focus your efforts and give it your full try by praying to Hanumanji, he will save you from dangers.

It is important to note that while praying to Hanumanji one should also put his attention use intellect and focus his efforts.

सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा, तिनके काज सकल तुम साजा || 27||
Sab par Ram tapasvi Raja, Tinake kaaj sakal tum saaja || 27||

Meaning: Shri Ramji is a great Tapasvi (did penance like Rishis) King and thus and ideal for everyone, and you accomplish all his tasks

Explanation: Shri Ramji has been called a tapasvi king because as opposed to the worldly indulgence practices of kings like living in luxury , having multiple wives, and acting on whims and fancies, being extremely greedy for kingdom , Shri Ram ji lived a very self disciplined life , he went to forest on a single command of his father had no greed for kingdom, took vow of single wife, lived with Rishis and helped them to do their penance etc. Thats why he is regarded in great esteem and an Ideal Man ever lived. Hanumanji was sever ready in his service and did all his tasks with great elan and devotion.

और मनोरथ जो कोई लावें , सोई अमित जीवन फल पावें || 28||
Aur manorath jo koi lave, tasu amit jeevanfal paavai || 28||

Meaning: If anyone comes to you with any other desire, he will attain the imperishable fruit of life.

Explanation: Imperishable fruit of life is having desire and getting the desires fulfilled. Poet here wants to say that Hanumanji can grant you all worldly desires as well, which are a part of never ending life cycle of souls) anything else as well. He implies here that any desire lesser than ShriRam will lead to ultimately into the cycle of birth and rebirth of soul but Hanumnaji can grant you all wishes)

चारो युग परताप तुम्हारा, है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा || 29||

Charo yug pratap tumhara, hai prasiddh jagat ujiyara || 29||

Meaning: Your valour is known in all four ages (Satyug,Treta,Dwapar,Kaliyug) in entire world

Explanation: Hanumnaji is immortal and alive in all ages ( Four ages Satyug, Tretayug, Dwapar youg & Kaliyug) . Although Hanumnaji was born in Treta yug the second yuga the story of Ramayan was known previous pious age Stayug to Rishis. So Hanumnajis life was known in all four ages.

साधु संत के तुम रखवरे,असुर निकंदन राम दुलारे || 30||
Sadhu sant ke tum rakhaware, asur nikandan Ram dulare || 30||

Meaning: You are the protector of Saints and Sages and , destroyer of demons and very dear to Shri Ram

Explanation: You are alive in all ages and always protect good saintly people and from malevolent forces. you are a defender of good causes in all ages and are very dear to Shri Ram as he loves good saintly people. Here it is important to mention that there are ample citations in all ages even till that Hanumanji has helped saintly people multiple times.

अष्ट सिद्धि नव निधि के दाता , अस वर दीन्ह जानकी माता || 31||

Asht siddhi nav nidhi ke data, as var deenh Janaki mata || 31||

Meaning: You can grant eight Siddhis and nine kind of wealth as per teh boon granted by Mata Sita.

Explanation: Mata Sita gave you the boon that you an grant Astha Siddhis-eight divine powers (Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakamya, Ishitva, Vashitva ) and Nav Nidhis -Nine treasures (Mahapadma, Padma, Shankh, Makar, Kachchhapa, Mukunda, Kunda, Nila, Kharva)) to those who you deem fit.

राम रसायन तुम्हारे पासा सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा || 32||
Ram rasayan tumharo pasa, sada raho Raghupati ke daasa || 32||

Meaning: You have Shri Ram’s name with you and may you be always the true follower and servant of Shri Rama.

Explanation: Lord Shri Ram’s name is supreme and the root element if this creation, you have his name with you which is the most fundamental part of whole creations chemistry . May you be always the follower of Shri Ram as this is your most beloved desire.

तुम्हरो भजन राम को भावे जन्म जन्म के दुख़ बिसरावे || 33||
Tumhare bhajan Raam ko bhave, janm-janm ke dukh bisrave || 33||

Meaning: Your songs of glory are very dear to Shri Ram and this takes away the agonies of many previous lives of the one who sings your glory songs

Explanation:: Hanumanji is so dear to Shri Ram that , Hanumnaji’s devotees are also love by him. Shri Ramji removes all the grief accrued from many previous birth if one chants the praises of Shri Hanuman.

अंतकाल रघुबर पूर जाई , जहाँ जन्म हरिभक्त कहाई || 34||
Antkal Raghupatipur jaai, jaha janm Hari bhakt kahai || 34||

Meaning: When our lives end , may we go to the place of Shri Ram, where when we dies we are freed from cycle of death , attain Moksha and one who is born there , we are destined to be Shri Hari devotee.

Explanation: Its said in Kurm Pura that there are seven Mokshapuris ,where if a person dies he attains salvation(Moksha) and is freed from cycle of birth and death. These seven puries (places) are Ayodhya, Dwarka, Haridwar, Kanchipuram, Mathura,Ujjain,Varanasi. If someone dies in Ayodhya he will attain salvation.

There is also a boon that if someone is born in Ayodhya, he get Shri Ramji’s devotion in that life or some other life for SURE. So if someone is born in Ayodhya, he is sure to be Hari Bhakta at some point in his eternal cycle of birth and death.

और देवता चित्त ना धरई हनुमत सेई सर्व सुख करई || 35||
Aur devata chit naa dharai, hanumat sei sarv sukh karai || 35||

Meaning: You don’t need to remember other Gods when you are devotee of Shri Hanuman as he alone can fulfill all your desires.

Explanation: Since you have all Siddhis(divine powers) and Nidhis ( treasures) , there is nothing impossible for you to bestow your devotee. Therefore there is no need to pray to any other God when one prays you

संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा , जपत निरंतर हनुमत बीरा || 36||
Sankat haraei mitaei sab peera, Jo sumire Hanumat balbira || 36||

Meaning: One who remembers Hanumanji his all troubles are erased and all pains are diminished .

Explanation: Hanumanji has got supreme powers to cure and to destroy all troubles. With all the siddhis , insane physical power even to lift a mountain and above all power of Shri Ram behind him is enough to protect Hanumanji’s devotees from all troubles and afflictions.

जय जय जय हनुमान गुसाईं , कृपा करहुं गुरुदेव की नाईं
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gusain , Kripa karahu Gurudev ki naien || 37||

Meaning: Victory to Hanumaji who is protector of week, Please shower your blessings on me like a Guru.

Explanation: All glory and victory to Hamanaji who is protector (Gusain-Goswami-protector of cowherds) . Please bestow your grace on me as a Guru. Because Guru known much more than disciple and can grant even the previously unknown blessing to disciple. It is implied that If the disciple asks only y himself he may not get everything as he is not aware of blessing which are available. Thus if Guru grants blessing all by himself it is the best of disciple.

जो यह शत बार पाठ कर जोई, छुटहि बंदी महासुख होई || 38||
Ye shat bar path kar joi, chhutahi bandi mahasukh hoi || 38||

Meaning: One who recites this Hanuman Chalisa a hundred times , is freed from prison and becomes happy

Explanation: It was known that Tualsidas wrote this Hanuman chalisa he was imprisoned by Muslim King Akbar . Tulasidas wrote this while he was in prison and was freed consequently. However Tulasidas meant this line not only for physical freedom ( what if you are not in prison) . he also meant the prison of this life cycle of birth and rebirth. Hanumanji can get you liberated from the birth and death cycle and set you free from all worldly bonds as well.

जो यह पढ़े हनुमान चालीसा , होय सिद्ध साखी गौरीशा || 39||
Jo ye padhai Hanuman Chalisa, hoy siddhi saakhi Gaureesha || 39||

Meaning: One who recites this Hanuman Chalisa regularly he becomes a Siddha eventually. Shivaji(Husband of Gauree) is a testimony to this.

Explanation:Hanumanji is giver of all eight Siddhis and if he is pleased with devotion, he can grant any siddhis , so Becoming a Siddha is easy when Hanumanji is with you .Hanumanji is greatly appeased by recitation of Hanuman chalisa and eventually grants Siddihs as well. Tulasidasji further adds a testimony to his claim by saying that Shivaji is witness to his statement that this holds true always.

तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा, कीजे नाथ हृदय मह डेरा || 40||
Tulasidas sada Hari chera, keeje naath hriday mah dera || 40||

Meaning: Tulasidas says that of servant of Shri Hari (Ramji is condidered an avatar of Shri hari) , always reside in my heart.

Explanation: Shri Ramji is also considered an avatar of Shri Hari Vishnu and Tualsidasji callas him by his name Hari here and says that Hanumanji who is always in service of Shri Ram , please reside in heart always.

पवन तनय संकट हरण , मंगल मुरति रूप |

Pawan Tanay Sankat Haran, Mangamurati roop

Meaning: Son of wind , removers of tough times, and epitome amd idol of good omens

राम लखन सीता सहित हृदय बसहू सुर भूप ||
Ram Lakhan Sita sahit hriday basahu sur bhoop

Meaning: Alongwith Shri Rama , Mata Sita, & Shri Lakshmana , please reside in my heart, O king of earth Shri Hanuman.
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Lyrics of Hanuman Chalisa sung by Shri Mahendra Kapoorji in Hindi script::

श्री गुरु चरण रज , निज मन मुकुर सुधार|
वरणऊ रघुबर विमल जस , जो दायक फल चार ||
बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके सुमिरऊ पवन कुमार|
बल बुद्धि विद्या देहु मोहि , हरहु कलेश विकार ||

जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुण सागर , जय कपीश तिहुँ लोक उजागर || 1 ||
राम दूत अतुलित बल धामा , अंजनीपुत्र पवन सुत नामा || 2 ||
महावीर विक्रम बजरंगी, कुमति निवार सुमति के सँगी || 3 ||
कंचन वरण विराज सुवेसा , कानन कुंडल कुंचित केशा-2 || 4 ||
हाथ वज्र अरू ध्वजा विराजे, काँधे मूज जनेऊ साजे || 5 ||
शंकर सुवन केशरी नंदन, तेज प्रताप महाजग वंदन || 6 ||
विद्यावान गुणी अति चातुर , राम काज करिबे को आतुर-2 || 7 ||
प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया , राम लखन सीता मन बसिया || 8 ||

सूक्ष्म रूप धरी सियहि दिखावा, विकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा-2 || 9 ||
भीम रूप धरी असुर संहारे, रामचंद्र के काज सवारे-2 || 10 ||
लाय संजीवन लखन जियाए, श्री रघुबीर कंठ लगाए, || 11 ||
रघुपति कीन्हि बहुत बड़ाई , तुम मॅम प्रिय भरत सम भाई || 12 ||
सहस बदन तुम्हारो जस गावें , अस कह श्रिपति कंठ लगावें-2 || 13 ||
सनकादिक ब्र्ह्मादिक मुनीशा , नारद शारद सहित अहिशा -2 || 14 ||
यम कुबेर दिग्पाल जहाँते, कवि कोबिद कही सके कहाँ ते || 15 ||
तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीन्हा , राम मिलाय राज पद दीन्हा || 16 ||

तुम्हरो मन्त्र विभीषण माना,लंकेश्वर भाए सब जग जाना-2 || 17 ||
युग सहस्र योजन पर भानु, लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू,-2 || 18 ||
प्रभु मुद्रिका मेली मुख माही, जलधि लाँघी गये अचरज नाहीं || 19 ||
दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते , सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते || 20 ||
राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे , होत ना आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे-2 || 21 ||
सब सुख लहे तुम्हारी शरणा, तुम रक्षक काहू को डर ना-2 || 22 ||
आपन तेज सम्हारो आपे , तीनो लोक हांकते कापे || 23 ||
भूत पिशाच निकट नही आवे,महावीर जब नाम सुनावे || 24 ||

नाशै रोग हरै सब पीरा,जपत निरंतर हनुमत बीरा-2 || 25 ||
संकट से हनुमान छुड़ावें, मन क्रम वचन ध्यान जो लावें -2 || 26 ||
सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा, तिनके काज सकल तुम साजा || 27 ||
और मनोरथ जो कोई लावें , सोई अमित जीवन फल पावें || 28 ||
चारो युग परताप तुम्हारा, है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा-2 || 29 ||
साधु संत के तुम रखवरे,असुर निकंदन राम दुलारे-2 || 30 ||
अष्ट सिद्धि नव निधि के दाता , अस वर दीन्ह जानकी माता || 31 ||
राम रसायन तुम्हारे पासा सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा || 32 ||

तुम्हरो भजन राम को भावे जन्म जन्म के दुख़ बिसरावे -2 || 33 ||
अंतकाल रघुबर पूर जाई , जहाँ जन्म हरिभक्त कहाई -2 || 34 ||
और देवता चित्त ना धरई हनुमत सेई सर्व सुख करई || 35 ||
संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा , जपत निरंतर हनुमत बीरा || 36 ||
जय जय जय हनुमान गुसाईं , कृपा करहुं गुरुदेव की नाईं-2 || 37 ||
जो यह शत बार पाठ कर जोई, छुटहि बंदी महासुख होई -2 || 38 ||
जो यह पढ़े हनुमान चालीसा , होय सिद्ध साखी गौरीशा || 39 ||
तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा, कीजे नाथ हृदय मह डेरा || 40 ||

पवन तनय संकट हरण , मंगल मुरति रूप |
राम लखन सीता सहित हृदय बसहू सुर भूप ||

बोल सिया बल रामचंद्र की जय…
पवनसुत हनुमान की जय…

Here is the video of the Hanuman chalisa sung by Mahendra Kapoorji. Out of many versions of Hanuman Chalisa sung by various artists, I chose this one as it really stirs my soul. The voice of Mahendra Kappor ji really immersed in total devotion of Shri Hanumanji and you can really feel the devotion when you here this song.

Lyrics in English letters for those who cannot read Hindi::

Shri Guru charan saroj raj , nij man mukur sudhar|
Varanau Raghubar vimal jas, jo dayak fal char||
Buddhiheen tanu janike, sumiraun Pawan Kumar|
Bal buddhi vidya dehu mohi, Harahu kalesh vikar||

Jay Hanuman gyan gun sagar, Jay Kapeesh tihu lok ujagar || 1 ||
Ram doot atulit bal dhama,Anjani putra Pawan sut nama || 2 ||
Mahaveer vikram Bajarani, kumati nivar sumati ke sangi || 3 ||
Kanchan varan viraj suvesha, kanan kundal kunchit kesha-2 || 4 ||
Haath vajra aru dhwaja viraje, kandhe mooj janeu saje || 5 ||
Shankar suvan Keshri nandan, Tej pratap mahajag vandan || 6 ||
Vidyavan Guni ati chatur, Ram kaj karibe ko aatur-2 || 7 ||
Prabhu Chritra sunibe ko rasiya, Ram Lakhan Sita man basiya || 8 ||
Sookshm roop dhari Siyahi dikhawa,Vikat roop dhari Lank jarawa-2|| 9 ||
Bheem Roop dhari asur sanhare, Ramchandra ke kaaj savare-2 || 10 ||
Laay Sanjeevan Lakhan jeeyaye, Shri Raghuvir harash ur laaye || 11 ||
Raghupati keenhi Bahut badai, tum mam priya Bharat sam bhai || 12 ||
Sahas badan tumharo jash gave,as kah Shripati kanth Lagavein-2 || 13 ||
Sanakadik Brahmadi Munisha, Narad Sharad sahit Aheesha-2 || 14 ||
Yam Kuber digpal jahan te, Kavi kobid kahi sake kahan te || 15 ||
Tum upkar Sugreevahi keenha, Ram milay Raj pad deenha || 16 ||

Tumharo mantra Vibhishan mana,Lankeshwar bhaye sab jag jana-2|| 17 ||
Yug sahatra yojan par Bhanu, Leelyo tahi madhur fal jaanu-2 || 18 ||
Prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahi,jaladhi langh gaye acharaj nahi|| 19 ||
Durgam kaaj jagat ke jete, sugam anugrah tumhare tete || 20 ||
Ramduaare tum rakhware, hot na aagya binu paisare-2 || 21 ||
Sab sukh lahai tumhari sharana, tum rakshak kahu ko dar na-2 || 22 ||
Apan tej samharo aape, teeno lok hankate kaape || 23 ||
Bhoot pishach nikat nahi aavai, Mahaveer jab naam sunavai || 24 ||
Nashai rog harat sab peera, japat nirantar Hanumat beera-2 || 25 ||
Sankat se Hanuman chudave,man kram vachan dhyan jo lave-2|| 26 ||
Sab par Ram tapasvi Raja, Tinake kaaj sakal tum saaja || 27 ||
Aur manorath jo koi lave, tasu amit jeevanfal paavai || 28 ||
Charo yug pratap tumhara, hai prasiddh jagat ujiyara-2 || 29 ||
Sadhu sant ke tum rakhaware, asur nikandan Ram dulare-2 || 30 ||
Asht siddhi nav nidhi ke data, as var deenh Janaki mata || 31 ||
Ram rasayan tumharo pasa, sada raho Raghupati ke daasa || 32 ||
Tumhare bhajan Ram ko bhave,janm-2 ke dukh bisrave-2 || 33 ||
Antkal Raghupatipur jaai, jaha janm Hari bhakt kahai-2 || 34 ||
Aur devata chit naa dharai, hanumat sei sarv sukh karai || 35 ||
Sankat haraei mitaei sab peera, Jo sumire Hanumt balbira || 36 ||
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gusain , Kripa karahu Gurudev ki naien-2|| 37 ||
Ye shat bar path kar joi, chhutahi badni mahasukh hoi-2 || 38 ||
Jo ye padhai Hanuman Chalisa, hoy siddhi saakhi Gaureesha || 39 ||
Tulasidas sada Hari chera, keeje naath hriday mah dera || 40 ||

“Pawan Tanay Sankat Haran, Mangamurati roop|
Ram Lakhan Sita sahit hriday basahu sur bhoop||”

Bol Siya BalRamchandra ki Jay…
Pawansut Hanuman ki Jay…