श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज, निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि। बरनउँ रघुबर बिमल जसु, जो दायकु फल चारि॥
Shri Guru Charan Saroja Raja, Nija Manu Mukuru Sudhaari. Baranau Raghubara Bimala Jasu, Jo Daayaku Phala Chaari.
Cleansing the mirror of my mind with the dust of my Guru's lotus feet, I narrate the pure glory of Lord Rama, which bestows the four fruits of life (Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha).
बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके, सुमिरौं पवन-कुमार। बल बुद्धि बिद्या देहु मोहिं, हरहु कलेस बिकार॥
Buddhiheena Tanu Jaanike, Sumirau Pavana-Kumaar. Bala Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohin, Harahu Kalesa Bikaar.
Knowing myself to be devoid of wisdom, I meditate on You, O son of the Wind; grant me strength, wisdom, and right knowledge, and dispel all my afflictions and shortcomings.
जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुन सागर। जय कपीस तिहुं लोक उजागर॥
Jai Hanumaan Gyaan Guna Saagar. Jai Kapeesa Tihun Loka Ujaagar.
Victory to Lord Hanuman, the ocean of divine wisdom and virtues! Victory to the king of monkeys who illuminates all the three worlds!
रामदूत अतुलित बल धामा। अंजनि-पुत्र पवनसुत नामा॥
Raamdoot Atulita Bala Dhaama. Anjani-Putra Pavanasuta Naama.
Supreme messenger of Lord Rama, the unequaled reservoir of strength; revered as the son of Anjani and son of the Wind God.
महाबीर बिक्रम बजरंगी। कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी॥
Mahaabeera Bikrama Bajarangi. Kumati Nivaara Sumati Ke Sangi.
O great hero of diamond-like fortitude! You dispel negative thoughts and accompany pure, virtuous minds.
कंचन बरन बिराज सुबेसा। कानन कुंडल कुंचित केसा॥
Kanchana Barana Biraaja Subesa. Kaanana Kundala Kunchita Kesa.
Radiant with a golden complexion and noble attire, wearing shining earrings and graceful curly locks.
हाथ बज्र औ ध्वजा बिराजै। कांधे मूंज जनेऊ साजै॥
Haatha Bajra Au Dhwaja Biraajai. Kaandhe Moonja Jane-oo Saajai.
Holding the thunderbolt weapon and the victory banner in Your hands, adorned with the sacred thread upon Your shoulder.
संकर सुवन केसरीनंदन। तेज प्रताप महा जग बन्दन॥
Sankara Suvana Kesareenandana. Teja Prataapa Maha Jaga Bandana.
Incarnation of Lord Shiva and joy of King Kesari, Your luminous aura and valor are adored across all realms.
विद्यावान गुनी अति चातुर। राम काज करिबे को आतुर॥
Vidyaavaan Gunee Ati Chaatura. Raama Kaaja Karibe Ko Aatura.
Master of all sciences, exceptionally virtuous and wise, forever eager to accomplish the work of Lord Rama.
प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया। राम लखन सीता मन बसिया॥
Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya. Raama Lakhana Seeta Mana Basiya.
Delighting constantly in hearing the divine pastimes of the Lord, You hold Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita forever in Your heart.
सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सियहिं दिखावा। बिकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा॥
Sookshma Roopa Dhari Siyahin Dikhaavaa. Bikata Roopa Dhari Lanka Jaraavaa.
Assuming a minute form You appeared before Mother Sita, and assuming a colossal, fiery form You burnt down Lanka.
भीम रूप धरि असुर संहारे। रामचंद्र के काज संवारे॥
Bheema Roopa Dhari Asura Sanhaare. Raamachandra Ke Kaaja Sanvaare.
Assuming a gigantic form You destroyed the demons, successfully fulfilling all missions of Lord Ramachandra.
लाय सजीवन लखन जियाये। श्रीरघुबीर हरषि उर लाये॥
Laaya Sjeevana Lakhana Jiyaaye. Shreeraghubeera Harashi Ura Laaye.
Bringing the Sanjeevani herb from the Himalayas, You revived Lakshmana; overflowing with joy, Lord Rama embraced You to His heart.
रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बड़ाई। तुम मम प्रिय भरतहि सम भाई॥
Raghupati Keenhee Bahuta Badaayee. Tuma Mama Priya Bharatahi Sama Bhaayee.
Lord Rama praised You profusely declaring: You are as beloved and dear to Me as My own brother Bharata.
सहस बदन तुम्हरो जस गावैं। अस कहि श्रीपति कंठ लगावैं॥
Sahasa Badana Tumharo Jasa Gaavain. Asa Kahi Shreepati Kantha Lagaavain.
'The thousand-mouthed serpent Shesha sings Your glory!' Saying this, the Lord of Lakshmi embraced You once again.
सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीसा। नारद सारद सहित अहीसा॥
Sanakaadika Brahmaadi Muneesaa. Naarada Saarada Sahita Aheesaa.
Sages like Sanaka, Brahma and foremost seers, sage Narada, Goddess Saraswati, and king of serpents all extol Your deeds.
जम कुबेर दिगपाल जहां ते। कबि कोबिद कहि सके कहां ते॥
Yama Kubera Digpaala Jahaan Te. Kabi Kobida Kahi Sake Kahaan Te.
Yama, Kubera, and guardians of the directions fall silent before Your splendor; how then can mortal poets and scholars adequately describe You?
तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीन्हा। राम मिलाय राज पद दीन्हा॥
Tuma Upakaara Sugreevahin Keenhaa. Raama Milaaya Raaja Pada Deenhaa.
You rendered immense service to Sugriva by uniting him with Lord Rama and restoring him to his royal throne.
तुम्हरो मंत्र बिभीषन माना। लंकेस्वर भए सब जग जाना॥
Tumharo Mantra Bibheeshana Maanaa. Lankeswara Bhaye Saba Jaga Jaanaa.
Vibhishana heeded Your counsel, and as all the universe knows, he became the righteous king of Lanka.
जुग सहस्र जोजन पर भानू। लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू॥
Juga Sahasra Jojana Para Bhaanoo. Leelyo Taahi Madhura Phala Jaanoo.
Leaping thousands of leagues toward the radiant Sun, You swallowed it in childhood thinking it to be a sweet red fruit.
प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं। जलधि लाँघि गये अचरज नाहीं॥
Prabhu Mudrikaa Meli Mukha Maaheen. Jaladhi Laanghi Gaye Acharaja Naaheen.
Carrying Lord Rama's signet ring in Your mouth, You effortlessly leaped across the vast ocean—no wonder for You!
दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते। सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते॥
Durgama Kaaja Jagata Ke Jete. Sugama Anugraha Tumhare Tete.
All difficult and insurmountable tasks in this world become simple and attainable by Your divine grace.
राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे। होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे॥
Raama Duaare Tuma Rakhawaare. Hota Na Aagyaa Binu Paisaare.
You stand as guardian at the portal of Lord Rama's court; none can enter without Your gracious permission.
सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना। तुम रक्षक काहू को डरना॥
Saba Sukha Lahai Tumhaaree Saranaa. Tuma Rakshaka Kaahoo Ko Daranaa.
All peace and joy are attained under Your divine refuge; with You as our protector, who can fear anything?
आपन तेज सम्हारौ आपै। तीनों लोक हांक ते कांपै॥
Aapana Teja Samhaarau Aapai. Teenon Loka Haanka Te Kaanpai.
You alone can withstand Your own radiant power; when You roar in battle, all the three worlds tremble.
भूत पिसाच निकट नहिं आवै। महाबीर जब नाम सुनावै॥
Bhoota Pisaacha Nikata Nahin Aavai. Mahaabeera Jaba Naama Sunaavai.
Ghosts and evil spirits dare not come near when the sacred name of Mahavira Hanuman is proclaimed.
नासै रोग हरै सब पीरा। जपत निरंतर हनुमानबीरा॥
Naasai Roga Harai Saba Peeraa. Japata Nirantara Hanumaanabeeraa.
All diseases and sorrows are eliminated for whoever constantly chants the name of courageous Hanuman.
संकट तें हनुमान छुड़ावै। मन क्रम बचन ध्यान जो लावै॥
Sankata Ten Hanumaana Chhudaavai. Mana Krama Bachana Dhyaana Jo Laavai.
Hanuman frees from every peril those who anchor their minds, deeds, and words upon Him.
सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा। तिनके काज सकल तुम साजा॥
Saba Para Raama Tapaswee Raajaa. Tinake Kaaja Sakala Tuma Saajaa.
Lord Rama, the ascetic sovereign, reigns supreme over all; and You accomplished all His sacred endeavors.
और मनोरथ जो कोई लावै। सोई अमित जीवन फल पावै॥
Aura Manoratha Jo Koyee Laavai. Soyee Amita Jeevana Phala Paavai.
Whatever noble desires a devotee brings to You, they receive the inexhaustible fruit of life and joy.
चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा। है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा॥
Chaaron Juga Parataapa Tumhaaraa. Hai Parasiddha Jagata Ujiyaaraa.
Your glory shines across all four cosmic ages (Satya, Treta, Dvapara, Kali); Your illumination is famous throughout creation.
साधु संत के तुम रखवारे। असुर निकन्दन राम दुलारे॥
Saadhu Santa Ke Tuma Rakhawaare. Asura Nikandana Raama Dulaare.
Protector of saints and sages, destroyer of demonic forces, and beloved jewel of Lord Rama.
अष्टसिद्धि नौ निधि के दाता। अस बर दीन जानकी माता॥
Ashtasiddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Daataa. Asa Bara Deena Jaanakee Maataa.
राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा। सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा॥
Raama Rasaayana Tumhare Paasaa. Sadaa Raho Raghupati Ke Daasaa.
You possess the supreme nectar of Rama's devotion (Rama-Rasayana); may You forever abide as the devoted servant of Raghupati.
तुम्हरे भजन राम को पावै। जनम जनम के दुख बिसरावै॥
Tumhare Bhajana Raama Ko Paavai. Janama Janama Ke Dukha Bisaraavai.
Through devotion to You, one reaches Lord Rama and transcends the accumulated sorrows of countless lifetimes.
अंत काल रघुबर पुर जाई। जहां जन्म हरिभक्त कहाई॥
Anta Kaala Raghubara Pura Jaa-ee. Jahaan Janama Haribhakta Kahaa-ee.
At the end of life one enters the supreme realm of Lord Rama, forever hailed as a devotee of the Divine.
और देवता चित्त न धरई। हनुमत सेइ सर्ब सुख करई॥
Aura Devataa Chitta Na Dhara-ee. Hanumata Se-i Sarba Sukha Kara-ee.
Even without contemplating other deities, serving Lord Hanuman alone confers all peace and spiritual fulfillment.
संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा। जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा॥
Sankata Katai Mitai Saba Peeraa. Jo Sumirai Hanumata Balabeeraa.
All tribulations are severed and all pain is erased for whoever remembers mighty and courageous Hanuman.
जय जय जय हनुमान गोसाईं। कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाईं॥
Jai Jai Jai Hanumaana Gosaa-een. Kripaa Karahu Gurudeva Kee Naa-een.
Victory, victory, victory to Lord Hanuman, the supreme master! Bestow Your grace upon us even as our divine spiritual preceptor (Gurudeva).
जो सत बार पाठ कर कोई। छूटहि बन्दि महा सुख होई॥
Jo Sata Baara Paatha Kara Ko-ee. Chhootahi Bandi Mahaa Sukha Ho-ee.
Whoever recites this sacred Chalisa a hundred times is freed from all worldly captivity and attains supreme spiritual joy.
जो यह पढ़ै हनुमान चालीसा। होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा॥
Jo Yaha Padhai Hanumaana Chaaleesaa. Hoya Siddhi Saakhee Gaureesaa.
Whoever reads this Hanuman Chalisa attains spiritual perfection and fulfillment, with Lord Shiva (Gaurisa) Himself bearing witness.
तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा। कीजै नाथ हृदय महं डेरा॥
Tulaseedaasa Sadaa Hari Cheraa. Keejai Naatha Hridaya Mahan Deraa.
Tulsidas remains forever the humble servant of Lord Hari: O Lord Hanuman, make Your eternal dwelling within my heart!
पवनतनय संकट हरन, मंगल मूरति रूप। राम लखन सीता सहित, हृदय बसहु सुर भूप॥
Pavanatanaya Sankata Harana, Mangala Moorati Roopa. Raama Lakhana Seeta Sahita, Hridaya Basahu Sura Bhoopa.
O son of the Wind, dispeller of all tribulations, embodiment of auspiciousness! Dwell forever in our hearts alongside Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita, O sovereign of celestials!
॥ ॐ ॥
कर्पूरगौरं करुणावतारं संसारसारं भुजगेन्द्रहारम्।
सदावसन्तं हृदयारविन्दे भवं भवानीसहितं नमामि॥
Karpūra-Gauram Karunāvatāram Sansāra Sāram Bhujagendra-Hāram
Sadā Vasantam Hrdayāravinde Bhavam Bhavāni-Sahitam Namāmi
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