Sri Hanuman Chalisa by Tulsidas
Mangala murati maaruta nandana
sakala amangala mula nikandana
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Son of the wind, embodiment of blessings and joy,
You destroy the root of all that is inauspicious.
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Shri Guru charana saroja raja nija manu mukuru sudhaari
Baranau Raghubara bimala jasu jo daayaku phala chaari
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Having polished the mirror of my heart with the dust of my Guru’s lotus feet -
I sing the pure fame of the best of the Raghus, which bestows the four fruits of life.
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Buddhi hina tanu jaanike sumirau pavana kumaara
Bala buddhi vidyaa dehu mohin harahu kalesa bikaara
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Knowing this body to be devoid of intelligence, I recall you, Son of the Wind -
Grant me strength, intelligence and wisdom and remove my suffering and shortcomings.
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Seeyaa vara Raamachandra pada jai sharanam
I take refuge at the feet of Sita’s husband, Ramachandra.
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1. Jaya Hanumaana gyaana guna saagara - jaya kapeesha tihun loka ujaagara
Victory to Hanuman, ocean of wisdom and virtue - Hail Monkey Lord,
illuminator of the three worlds.
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2. Raamaduta atulita bala dhaamaa - Anjani putra pavanasuta naamaa
Ram’s emissary, abode of matchless power - Anjani’s son, named “Son of the Wind.”
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3. Mahaabira bikrama bajarangee - kumati nivaara sumati ke sangee
Great hero, mighty as a thunderbolt - Remover of negative thoughts and companion to the good.
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4. Kanchana barana biraaja subesaa - kaanana kundala kunchita kesaa.
Golden-hued and splendidly adorned - With heavy earrings and curly locks.
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5. Haatha vajra aura dhvajaa biraajai - kandhe munja janeu saajai
In your hands shine mace and banner - A sacred thread of munja grass adorns your shoulder.
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6. Shankara suvana Kesaree nandana - teja prataapa mahaa jaga bandana
You are Shiva’s incarnation and Kesari’s son - your glory is revered throughout the world.
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7. Vidyaavaana gunee ati chaatura - Raama kaaja karibe ko aatura
Supremely wise, virtuous, and clever - you are ever intent on Ram’s work.
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8. Prabhu charitra sunibe ko rasiyaa - Raama Lakhana Seetaa mana basiyaa
You delight in hearing of the Lord’s deeds - Ram, Lakshman and Sita dwell in your heart.
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9. Sookshma roopa dhari siyahin dikhaavaa - bikata roopa dhari lanka jaraavaa
Assuming a tiny form you appeared to Sita - and in awesome guise you burned Lanka.
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10. Bheema roopa dhari asura sanghaare - Raamachandra ke kaaja sanvaare
Taking dreadful form you slaughtered demons - and completed Lord Ram’s mission.
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11. Laaya sajivana Lakhana jiyaaye - Shri Raghubeera harashi ura laaye
Bringing the life-giving Sanjivani herb, you revived Lakshman - and Sri Ram embraced
you with delight.
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12. Raghupati kinhi bahuta baraa-ee - tuma mama priya Bharatahi sama bhaa-ee
Greatly did the Raghu Lord praise you saying - “Brother, you are as dear to me as my brother Bharat.”
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13. Sahasa badana tumharo jasa gaavai - asa kahi Shreepati kantha lagaavai
“May the thousand-mouthed serpent sing your fame!” - So saying, Sri’s Lord drew you to Himself.
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14. Sanakaadika Brahmaadi muneesaa - Naarada Shaarada sahita Aheesaa.
Sanak and the sages, Brahma, gods and great saints - Narada, Saraswati, and the king of serpents…
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15. Yama Kubera digapaala jahaante - kabi kobida kahi sakai kahaante
Yama, Kubera, and the guardians of the quadrants - poets and scholars,
none can express your glory.
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16. Tuma upakaara sugreevahin keenhaa - Raama milaaya raaja pada deenhaa
You rendered great service to Sugriva - presenting him to Ram, you gave him kingship.
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17. Tumharo mantra Vibheeshana maanaa - Lankeshvara bhaye saba jaga jaanaa
Vibhishana heeded your counsel - and became Lord of Lanka, as all the world knows.
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18. Yuga sahasra yojana para bhaanu - lilyo taahi madhura phala jaanu
Though the sun is thousands of miles away - you swallowed it, thinking it asweet fruit.
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19. Prabhu mudrikaa meli mukha maaheen - jaladhi laanghi gaye acharaja naaheen
With the Lord’s ring in your mouth – it’s no surprise you leapt over the ocean.
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20. Durgama kaaja jagata ke jete - sugama anugraha tumhare tete
Every difficult task in this world - becomes easy by your grace.
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21. Raama duaare tuma rakhavaare - hota na aagyaa binu paisaare
You are the guardian of Ram’s door - none enters without your permission.
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22. Saba sukha lahai tumhaari sharanaa - tuma rakshaka kaahu ko daranaa
Taking refuge in you, one finds all delight - those you protect know no fear.
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23. Aapana teja samhaaro aapai - teenon loka haanka ten kaanpai.
You alone can withstand your own splendor - the three worlds tremble at your roar.
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24. Bhoota pisaacha nikata nahin aavai - Mahaabeera jaba naama sunaavai
Ghosts and goblins cannot come near - great hero, when your name is uttered.
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25. Naasai roga hare saba peeraa - japata nirantara Hanumata beeraa
All disease and pain is eradicated - by the constant repetition of your name, brave Hanuman.
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26. Sankata ten Hanumaana churaavai - mana krama bachana dhyaana jo laavai
Hanuman releases from affliction - those who remember him in thought, word, and deed.
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27. Saba para Raama tapasvi raajaa - tina ke kaaja sakala tuma saajaa
Ram, the renunciate, reigns over all - you carry out all his work.
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28. Aura manoratha jo koi laavai - so-ee amita jeevana phala paavai
One who brings any yearning to you - obtains the nectar of the fruits of life.
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29. Chaaron yuga parataapa tumhaaraa - hai parasiddha jagata ujiyaaraa
Your splendor fills the four ages - your glory renowned throughout the world.
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30. Saadhu santa ke tuma rakhavaare - asura nikandana Raama dulaare
You are the guardian of saints and sages - the destroyer of demons, the darling of Ram.
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31. Ashta siddhi nau nidhi ke daataa - asa bara deena Jaanaki Maataa
You grant the eight powers and the nine treasures - by the boon you received
from Mother Janaki (Sita).
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32. Raama rasaayana tumhare paasaa - sadaa raho Raghupati ke daasaa
You hold the elixir of Ram Bhakti - and remain eternally His servant.
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33. Tumhare bhajana Raama ko paavai - janama janama ke duhkha bisaraavai
Singing your praise, one finds Ram – and escapes the sorrows of countless lives.
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34. Anta kaala Raghubara pura jaa-ee - jahaan janma hari bhakta kahaa-ee
At death, one goes to Ram’s abode - or is born on earth as God’s devotee.
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35. Aura devataa chitta na dhara-ee - Hanumata se-ee sarva sukha kara-ee
Give no thought to any other deity - worshipping Hanuman, one gains all delight.
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36. Sankata katai mitai saba peeraa - jo sumirai Hanumata bala beeraa
All affliction ceases and pain is removed – by remembering the mighty hero,Hanuman.
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37. Jai jai jai Hanumaana Gosaa-ee - kripaa karahu Gurudeva kinaa-ee
Victory, victory, victory to Lord Hanuman – Bestow your grace upon me, as my Guru.
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38. Jo sata baara paatha kara ko-ee - chootahi bandi mahaa sukha ho-ee
Whoever recites this a hundred times - is released from bondage and gains bliss.
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39. Jo yaha parhe Hanumaana chaaleesaa - hoya siddhi saakhee gaureesaa
One who reads this Hanuman Chalisa - gains success as Gauri’s Lord (Shiva) bears witness.
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40. Tulasee daasa sadaa Hari cheraa - kijai naatha hridaya mahaan deraa
Says Tulsidas, Hari’s constant servant, “Lord, make your home in my heart.”
Pavana tanaya sankata harana mangala murati roopa
Raama Lakhana Seetaa sahita hridaya basahu sura bhoopa
Son of the Wind, destroyer of sorrow and embodiment of blessing,
Dwell in my heart, King of Gods, together with Ram, Lakshman and Sita.
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Seeyaa vara Raamachandra pada jai sharanam
I take refuge at the feet of Sita’s husband, Ramachandra
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Jai Sita Ram! Jai Hanuman!
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-Bhakti Yoga Shala
