हनुमान चालीसा
Hanuman Chalisa
The sacred forty-verse prayer to Lord Hanuman, composed by the great saint Tulsidas. Perfect for pandits and devotees to chant along.
🎵 Original T-Series Hanuman Chalisa
Hanuman Chalisa - Gulshan Kumar, Hariharan - T-Series
🙏 Credits & Attribution
This rendition has over 4.6 billion views, making it the most-watched devotional song on YouTube.
🔥 Complete Hanuman Chalisa for Chanting
Recite the complete Chalisa below. Perfect for pandits and daily recitation.
श्री गुरु चरन सरोज रज, निज मन मुकुर सुधार। बरनउं रघुवर बिमल जसु, जो दायकु फल चार॥
बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके, सुमिरौं पवन कुमार। बल बुधि विद्या देहु मोहिं, हरहु कलेस विकार॥
जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुण सागर। जय कपीस तिहुं लोक उजागर॥१॥
राम दूत अतुलित बल धामा। अञ्जनि पुत्र पवनसुत नामा॥२॥
महाबीर विक्रम बजरंगी। कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी॥३॥
कञ्चन बरन बिराज सुबेसा। कानन कुण्डल कुञ्चित केसा॥४॥
हाथ बज्र औ ध्वजा बिराजै। कांधे मूंज जनेऊ साजै॥५॥
शंकर सुवन केसरी नन्दन। तेज प्रताप महा जग वन्दन॥६॥
विद्यावान गुणी अति चातुर। राम काज करिबे को आतुर॥७॥
प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया। राम लखन सीता मन बसिया॥८॥
सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सियहिं दिखावा। विकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा॥९॥
भीम रूप धरि असुर सँहारे। रामचन्द्र के काज सँवारे॥१०॥
लाय सञ्जीवन लखन जियाये। श्री रघुवीर हरषि उर लाये॥११॥
रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बड़ाई। तुम मम प्रिय भरतहि सम भाई॥१२॥
सहस बदन तुम्हरो जस गावैं। अस कहि श्रीपति कण्ठ लगावैं॥१३॥
सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीसा। नारद सारद सहित अहीसा॥१४॥
जम कुबेर दिग्पाल जहाँ ते। कबि कोबिद कहि सकै कहाँ ते॥१५॥
तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीन्हा। राम मिलाय राज पद दीन्हा॥१६॥
तुम्हरो मन्त्र बिभीषन माना। लङ्केश्वर भए सब जग जाना॥१७॥
जुग सहस्र जोजन पर भानू। लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू॥१८॥
प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं। जलधि लाँघि गये अचरज नाहीं॥१९॥
दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते। सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते॥२०॥
राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे। होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे॥२१॥
सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना। तुम रक्षक काहू को डरना॥२२॥
आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै। तीनों लोक हांक तें कांपै॥२३॥
भूत पिसाच निकट नहिं आवै। महावीर जब नाम सुनावै॥२४॥
नासै रोग हरै सब पीरा। जपत निरन्तर हनुमत बीरा॥२५॥
संकट तें हनुमान छुड़ावै। मन क्रम बचन ध्यान जो लावै॥२६॥
सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा। तिन के काज सकल तुम साजा॥२७॥
और मनोरथ जो कोई लावै। सोइ अमित जीवन फल पावै॥२८॥
चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा। है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा॥२९॥
साधु सन्त के तुम रखवारे। असुर निकन्दन राम दुलारे॥३०॥
अष्टसिद्धि नव निधि के दाता। अस वर दीन जानकी माता॥३१॥
राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा। सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा॥३२॥
तुम्हरे भजन राम को पावै। जनम जनम के दुख बिसरावै॥३३॥
अन्त काल रघुवर पुर जाई। जहाँ जन्म हरि भक्त कहाई॥३४॥
और देवता चित्त न धरई। हनुमत सेइ सर्व सुख करई॥३५॥
संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा। जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा॥३६॥
जै जै जै हनुमान गोसाईं। कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाईं॥३७॥
जो सत बार पाठ कर कोई। छूटहि बन्दि महासुख होई॥३८॥
जो यह पढ़े हनुमान चालीसा। होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा॥३९॥
तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा। कीजै नाथ हृदय महं डेरा॥४०॥
पवन तनय संकट हरन, मंगल मूरति रूप। राम लखन सीता सहित, हृदय बसहु सुर भूप॥
Use the "Understand Hanuman Chalisa" button at the top right to learn the meaning of each verse
📖 Verse-by-Verse Meanings & Translations
Understand the deep spiritual meaning behind each verse of the Hanuman Chalisa
हिंदी श्लोक
श्री गुरु चरन सरोज रज, निज मन मुकुर सुधार। बरनउं रघुवर बिमल जसु, जो दायकु फल चार॥
śrī guru carana saroja raja, nija mana mukura sudhāra baranauṃ raghuvara bimala jasu, jo dāyaku phala cāra
English Translation
Having cleansed the mirror of my mind with the dust of my Guru's lotus feet, I recite the pure fame of Raghuvir (Lord Rama), which grants the four fruits of life (dharma, artha, kama, moksha).
Spiritual Meaning
The opening verse emphasizes purifying one's mind through devotion to the Guru before reciting Lord Rama's glories.
हिंदी श्लोक
बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके, सुमिरौं पवन कुमार। बल बुधि विद्या देहु मोहिं, हरहु कलेस विकार॥
buddhihīna tanu jānike, sumirauṃ pavana kumāra bala budhi vidyā dehu mohiṃ, harahu kalesa vikāra
English Translation
Knowing myself to be ignorant, I meditate upon you, O Hanuman (son of the Wind God). Grant me strength, wisdom, and knowledge, and remove my afflictions and impurities.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse is a humble prayer to Hanuman for strength, wisdom, and spiritual purification.
हिंदी श्लोक
जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुण सागर। जय कपीस तिहुं लोक उजागर॥१॥
jaya hanumāna jñāna guṇa sāgara jaya kapīsa tihuṃ loka ujāgara
English Translation
Hail Hanuman, ocean of wisdom and virtue! Hail the king of monkeys, illuminator of the three worlds!
Spiritual Meaning
This verse praises Hanuman as an ocean of wisdom and virtues who illuminates all three worlds.
हिंदी श्लोक
राम दूत अतुलित बल धामा। अञ्जनि पुत्र पवनसुत नामा॥२॥
rāma dūta atulita bala dhāmā añjani putra pavanasuta nāmā
English Translation
You are Rama's messenger, the abode of incomparable strength. You are known as the son of Anjani and Pavansut (son of the Wind God).
Spiritual Meaning
This verse describes Hanuman's role as Rama's messenger and his divine parentage.
हिंदी श्लोक
महाबीर विक्रम बजरंगी। कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी॥३॥
mahābīra vikrama bajaraṅgī kumati nivāra sumati ke saṅgī
English Translation
O great hero with a mighty vajra-like body! You dispel evil thoughts and are the companion of good sense.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse praises Hanuman's heroic nature and his ability to remove negative thoughts.
हिंदी श्लोक
कञ्चन बरन बिराज सुबेसा। कानन कुण्डल कुञ्चित केसा॥४॥
kañcana barana birāja subesā kānana kuṇḍala kuñcita kesā
English Translation
You shine with a golden complexion and beautiful dress. You wear earrings and have curly hair.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse describes Hanuman's divine appearance with golden complexion and beautiful features.
हिंदी श्लोक
हाथ बज्र औ ध्वजा बिराजै। कांधे मूंज जनेऊ साजै॥५॥
hātha bajra au dhvajā birājai kāṃdhe mūṃja janeū sājai
English Translation
In your hand shines the vajra and flag. On your shoulder is the sacred thread made of munja grass.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse describes the divine weapons and sacred thread that Hanuman carries.
हिंदी श्लोक
शंकर सुवन केसरी नन्दन। तेज प्रताप महा जग वन्दन॥६॥
śaṅkara suvana kesarī nandana teja pratāpa mahā jaga vandana
English Translation
You are the son of Shiva and Kesari's beloved child. Your glory and prowess are revered by the entire world.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse acknowledges Hanuman's divine parentage and worldwide reverence.
हिंदी श्लोक
विद्यावान गुणी अति चातुर। राम काज करिबे को आतुर॥७॥
vidyāvāna guṇī ati cātura rāma kāja karibe ko ātura
English Translation
You are learned, virtuous, and extremely intelligent. You are always eager to serve Lord Rama.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse praises Hanuman's wisdom and his devotion to serving Lord Rama.
हिंदी श्लोक
प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया। राम लखन सीता मन बसिया॥८॥
prabhu caritra sunibe ko rasiyā rāma lakhana sītā mana basiyā
English Translation
You delight in hearing the Lord's stories. Rama, Lakshman, and Sita reside in your heart.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse describes Hanuman's love for divine stories and how the holy trinity dwells in his heart.
हिंदी श्लोक
सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सियहिं दिखावा। विकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा॥९॥
sūkṣma rūpa dhari siyahiṃ dikhāvā vikaṭa rūpa dhari laṅka jarāvā
English Translation
Taking a subtle form, you appeared before Sita. Taking a fierce form, you burned Lanka.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse recalls Hanuman's ability to change forms - appearing gently to Sita and fiercely destroying Lanka.
हिंदी श्लोक
भीम रूप धरि असुर सँहारे। रामचन्द्र के काज सँवारे॥१०॥
bhīma rūpa dhari asura saṃhāre rāmacandra ke kāja saṃvāre
English Translation
Taking a mighty form, you destroyed the demons. You accomplished all tasks for Lord Ramachandra.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse highlights Hanuman's role in defeating demons and completing Rama's missions.
हिंदी श्लोक
लाय सञ्जीवन लखन जियाये। श्री रघुवीर हरषि उर लाये॥११॥
lāya sañjīvana lakhana jiyāye śrī raghuvīra haraṣi ura lāye
English Translation
Bringing the Sanjeevani herb, you revived Lakshman. Lord Raghuvir joyfully embraced you to his heart.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse recounts the famous episode of Hanuman bringing the life-saving herb to revive Lakshman.
हिंदी श्लोक
रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बड़ाई। तुम मम प्रिय भरतहि सम भाई॥१२॥
raghupati kīnhī bahuta baḍāī tuma mama priya bharatahi sama bhāī
English Translation
Lord Raghupati praised you greatly, saying "You are as dear to me as my brother Bharata."
Spiritual Meaning
This verse shows Rama's immense love and appreciation for Hanuman, comparing him to his beloved brother.
हिंदी श्लोक
सहस बदन तुम्हरो जस गावैं। अस कहि श्रीपति कण्ठ लगावैं॥१३॥
sahasa badana tumharo jasa gāvaiṃ asa kahi śrīpati kaṇṭha lagāvaiṃ
English Translation
Even with a thousand mouths, your glory cannot be fully sung. Saying this, Lord Rama embraces you.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse emphasizes that Hanuman's glories are infinite and beyond complete description.
हिंदी श्लोक
सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीसा। नारद सारद सहित अहीसा॥१४॥
sanakādika brahmādi munīsā nārada sārada sahita ahīsā
English Translation
Sanaka and other sages, Brahma and great sages, Narada, Saraswati, and Shesha (the serpent king) -
Spiritual Meaning
This verse begins listing the great divine beings who praise Hanuman.
हिंदी श्लोक
जम कुबेर दिग्पाल जहाँ ते। कबि कोबिद कहि सकै कहाँ ते॥१५॥
jama kubera digpāla jahāṃ te kabi kobida kahi sakai kahāṃ te
English Translation
Yama, Kubera, the guardians of directions, and all poets and scholars - none can fully describe your glory.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse continues the list of divine beings, emphasizing that even they cannot fully describe Hanuman.
हिंदी श्लोक
तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीन्हा। राम मिलाय राज पद दीन्हा॥१६॥
tuma upakāra sugrīvahiṃ kīnhā rāma milāya rāja pada dīnhā
English Translation
You did a great favor to Sugriva by introducing him to Rama and helping him attain the throne.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse recalls how Hanuman helped Sugriva meet Rama and regain his kingdom.
हिंदी श्लोक
तुम्हरो मन्त्र बिभीषन माना। लङ्केश्वर भए सब जग जाना॥१७॥
tumharo mantra bibhīṣana mānā laṅkeśvara bhae saba jaga jānā
English Translation
Vibhishana accepted your counsel and became the king of Lanka, as the whole world knows.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse highlights Hanuman's wisdom in counseling Vibhishana, leading to his kingship of Lanka.
हिंदी श्लोक
जुग सहस्र जोजन पर भानू। लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू॥१८॥
juga sahasra jojana para bhānū līlyo tāhi madhura phala jānū
English Translation
The sun is millions of miles away, yet you swallowed it thinking it was a sweet fruit.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse recalls the childhood episode where Hanuman leaped towards the sun, mistaking it for a fruit.
हिंदी श्लोक
प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं। जलधि लाँघि गये अचरज नाहीं॥१९॥
prabhu mudrikā meli mukha māhīṃ jaladhi lāṅghi gaye acaraja nāhīṃ
English Translation
Holding Lord Rama's ring in your mouth, you crossed the ocean - this is no wonder for you.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse refers to Hanuman's famous leap across the ocean to Lanka carrying Rama's ring.
हिंदी श्लोक
दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते। सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते॥२०॥
durgama kāja jagata ke jete sugama anugraha tumhare tete
English Translation
All the difficult tasks in the world become easy with your grace and blessings.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse emphasizes Hanuman's power to make impossible tasks possible through his blessings.
हिंदी श्लोक
राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे। होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे॥२१॥
rāma duāre tuma rakhavāre hota na ājñā binu paisāre
English Translation
You are the guardian at Rama's door. No one can enter without your permission.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse establishes Hanuman as the devoted guardian and gatekeeper of Lord Rama.
हिंदी श्लोक
सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना। तुम रक्षक काहू को डरना॥२२॥
saba sukha lahai tumhārī saranā tuma rakṣaka kāhū ko ḍaranā
English Translation
All happiness is obtained in your refuge. With you as protector, what is there to fear?
Spiritual Meaning
This verse assures that taking refuge in Hanuman brings all happiness and removes all fears.
हिंदी श्लोक
आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै। तीनों लोक हांक तें कांपै॥२३॥
āpana teja samhāro āpai tīnoṃ loka hāṅka teṃ kāṅpai
English Translation
You alone can contain your own radiance. All three worlds tremble at your roar.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse describes Hanuman's immense power that can shake the three worlds.
हिंदी श्लोक
भूत पिसाच निकट नहिं आवै। महावीर जब नाम सुनावै॥२४॥
bhūta pisāca nikaṭa nahiṃ āvai mahāvīra jaba nāma sunāvai
English Translation
Ghosts and evil spirits cannot come near when the name of Mahavir (Hanuman) is chanted.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse highlights the protective power of chanting Hanuman's name against evil forces.
हिंदी श्लोक
नासै रोग हरै सब पीरा। जपत निरन्तर हनुमत बीरा॥२५॥
nāsai roga harai saba pīrā japata nirantara hanumata bīrā
English Translation
Diseases are destroyed and all pain is removed by constantly chanting the name of brave Hanuman.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse emphasizes the healing power of continuously reciting Hanuman's name.
हिंदी श्लोक
संकट तें हनुमान छुड़ावै। मन क्रम बचन ध्यान जो लावै॥२६॥
saṅkaṭa teṃ hanumāna chuḍāvai mana krama bacana dhyāna jo lāvai
English Translation
Hanuman rescues from troubles those who meditate on him with mind, action, and speech.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse assures protection from difficulties through sincere meditation on Hanuman.
हिंदी श्लोक
सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा। तिन के काज सकल तुम साजा॥२७॥
saba para rāma tapasvī rājā tina ke kāja sakala tuma sājā
English Translation
Over all is Lord Rama, the ascetic king. You accomplish all his tasks.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse acknowledges Rama as supreme and Hanuman as his devoted servant who fulfills all tasks.
हिंदी श्लोक
और मनोरथ जो कोई लावै। सोइ अमित जीवन फल पावै॥२८॥
aura manoratha jo koī lāvai soi amita jīvana phala pāvai
English Translation
Whatever desires anyone brings to you, they receive unlimited fruits of life.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse promises fulfillment of desires and unlimited blessings for Hanuman's devotees.
हिंदी श्लोक
चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा। है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा॥२९॥
cāroṃ juga paratāpa tumhārā hai parasiddha jagata ujiyārā
English Translation
Your glory spreads through all four yugas (ages). It is famous and illuminates the world.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse states that Hanuman's fame and glory are eternal, spanning all cosmic ages.
हिंदी श्लोक
साधु सन्त के तुम रखवारे। असुर निकन्दन राम दुलारे॥३०॥
sādhu santa ke tuma rakhavāre asura nikandana rāma dulāre
English Translation
You are the protector of saints and sages. You destroy demons and are beloved of Rama.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse describes Hanuman's role as protector of the righteous and destroyer of evil.
हिंदी श्लोक
अष्टसिद्धि नव निधि के दाता। अस वर दीन जानकी माता॥३१॥
aṣṭasiddhi nava nidhi ke dātā asa vara dīna jānakī mātā
English Translation
You are the giver of the eight supernatural powers and nine treasures. Mother Janaki (Sita) granted you this boon.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse tells how Sita blessed Hanuman with the power to bestow divine siddhis and treasures.
हिंदी श्लोक
राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा। सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा॥३२॥
rāma rasāyana tumhare pāsā sadā raho raghupati ke dāsā
English Translation
You possess the elixir of Rama's name. May you always remain the servant of Lord Raghupati.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse acknowledges that Hanuman possesses the divine nectar of Rama's name and eternal servitude.
हिंदी श्लोक
तुम्हरे भजन राम को पावै। जनम जनम के दुख बिसरावै॥३३॥
tumhare bhajana rāma ko pāvai janama janama ke dukha bisarāvai
English Translation
Through devotion to you, one attains Lord Rama and forgets the sorrows of countless births.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse promises that devotion to Hanuman leads to realization of Rama and liberation from suffering.
हिंदी श्लोक
अन्त काल रघुवर पुर जाई। जहाँ जन्म हरि भक्त कहाई॥३४॥
anta kāla raghuvara pura jaī jahāṃ janma hari bhakta kahāī
English Translation
At the end of life, one goes to Raghuvir's abode, where one is born as a devotee of Hari.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse assures that devotees will reach Rama's divine realm and be born as devotees of God.
हिंदी श्लोक
और देवता चित्त न धरई। हनुमत सेइ सर्व सुख करई॥३५॥
aura devatā citta na dharaī hanumata sei sarva sukha karaī
English Translation
One need not worry about other deities. Serving Hanuman alone brings all happiness.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse suggests that devotion to Hanuman alone is sufficient for attaining all divine blessings.
हिंदी श्लोक
संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा। जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा॥३६॥
saṅkaṭa kaṭai miṭai saba pīrā jo sumirai hanumata balabīrā
English Translation
All troubles are cut away and all pain is removed for those who remember the mighty hero Hanuman.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse reaffirms the power of remembering Hanuman to overcome all difficulties and suffering.
हिंदी श्लोक
जै जै जै हनुमान गोसाईं। कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाईं॥३७॥
jai jai jai hanumāna gosāīṃ kṛpā karahu gurudeva kī nāīṃ
English Translation
Victory, victory, victory to Lord Hanuman! Bestow your grace upon me like a divine guru.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse is a victorious salutation requesting Hanuman's grace and guidance as a spiritual teacher.
हिंदी श्लोक
जो सत बार पाठ कर कोई। छूटहि बन्दि महासुख होई॥३८॥
jo sata bāra pāṭha kara koī chūṭahi bandi mahāsukha hoī
English Translation
Whoever recites this a hundred times will be freed from bondage and attain great happiness.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse promises liberation and supreme joy for those who recite the Chalisa a hundred times.
हिंदी श्लोक
जो यह पढ़े हनुमान चालीसा। होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा॥३९॥
jo yaha paḍhe hanumāna cālīsā hoya siddhi sākhī gaurīsā
English Translation
Whoever reads this Hanuman Chalisa will attain success, as Gaurisa (Shiva) is the witness.
Spiritual Meaning
This verse guarantees spiritual success for readers of the Chalisa, with Shiva as witness.
हिंदी श्लोक
तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा। कीजै नाथ हृदय महं डेरा॥४०॥
tulasīdāsa sadā hari cerā kījai nātha hṛdaya mahaṃ ḍerā
English Translation
Tulsidas is always the servant of Hari. O Lord, make your abode in my heart.
Spiritual Meaning
The final verse is Tulsidas's humble request for Hanuman to reside permanently in his heart.
हिंदी श्लोक
पवन तनय संकट हरन, मंगल मूरति रूप। राम लखन सीता सहित, हृदय बसहु सुर भूप॥
pavana tanaya saṅkaṭa harana, maṅgala mūrati rūpa rāma lakhana sītā sahita, hṛdaya basahu sura bhūpa
English Translation
O son of the Wind, remover of troubles, embodiment of auspiciousness! O king of the gods, along with Rama, Lakshman, and Sita, please reside in my heart.
Spiritual Meaning
The concluding prayer requests Hanuman to dwell in the devotee's heart along with the divine family.
🌟 Benefits of Reciting Hanuman Chalisa
• Protection: Shields from negative energies and evil forces
• Strength: Provides physical, mental, and spiritual strength
• Courage: Instills fearlessness and confidence
• Wisdom: Enhances knowledge and understanding
• Healing: Removes diseases and ailments
• Success: Helps overcome obstacles and achieve goals
• Devotion: Deepens love for Lord Rama
• Liberation: Leads to spiritual awakening and moksha
जय श्री राम! जय हनुमान!
May Lord Hanuman bless all devotees with strength, wisdom, and devotion