ಹನುಮಾನ್ ಚಾಲೀಸಾ - Hanuman Chalisa Lyrics and meaning

Hanuman Chalisa is a Hindu devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Hanuman. It is composed in Awadhi language and is widely recited to seek the blessings and protection of Lord Hanuman. Here's a line-by-line meaning of the Hanuman Chalisa:


Doha

ಶ್ರೀ ಗುರು ಚರಣ ಸರೋಜ ರಜ ನಿಜಮನ ಮುಕುರ ಸುಧಾರಿ ।
ವರಣೌ ರಘುವರ ವಿಮಲಯಶ ಜೋ ದಾಯಕ ಫಲಚಾರಿ ॥
ಬುದ್ಧಿಹೀನ ತನುಜಾನಿಕೈ ಸುಮಿರೌ ಪವನ ಕುಮಾರ ।
ಬಲ ಬುದ್ಧಿ ವಿದ್ಯಾ ದೇಹು ಮೋಹಿ ಹರಹು ಕಲೇಶ ವಿಕಾರ ॥

Shri Guru Charan Sarooja-raj Nija manu Mukura Sudhaari
Meaning: I clean the mirror of my mind with the dust of the lotus feet of my Guru (Spiritual Guide).

Baranau Rahubhara Bimala Yasha Jo Dayaka Phala Chari
Meaning: I bow to the son of Anjani and Kesari, who bestows the boon of pure fame and is like a repository of virtues.

Budhee-Heen Thanu Jannikay Sumirow Pavana Kumara
Meaning: I meditate on Pavan Kumar (Hanuman), the son of the Wind God, whose body is as strong as thunderbolt but whose mind is as humble as a lowly servant.

Bala-Budhee Vidya Dehoo Mohee Harahu Kalesha Vikaara

Meaning: Grant me strength, intelligence, and wisdom, and remove all my afflictions and impurities.

Chaupai

ಜಯ ಹನುಮಾನ ಜ್ಞಾನ ಗುಣ ಸಾಗರ ।

ಜಯ ಕಪೀಶ ತಿಹು ಲೋಕ ಉಜಾಗರ ॥ 1 ॥

ರಾಮದೂತ ಅತುಲಿತ ಬಲಧಾಮಾ ।

ಅಂಜನಿ ಪುತ್ರ ಪವನಸುತ ನಾಮಾ ॥ 2 ॥

Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar
Meaning: Victory to Hanuman, the ocean of wisdom and virtue.

Jai Kapis tihun lok ujagar
Meaning: Victory to the monkey-god who enlightens the three worlds.

Ram doot atulit bal dhama
Meaning: Hanuman, the messenger of Lord Rama, possesses immeasurable strength.

Anjaani-putra Pavan sut nama
Meaning: Hanuman is the son of Anjani and is known by the name Pavanputra, or the son of the Wind God.

ಮಹಾವೀರ ವಿಕ್ರಮ ಬಜರಂಗೀ ।

ಕುಮತಿ ನಿವಾರ ಸುಮತಿ ಕೇ ಸಂಗೀ ॥3 ॥

ಕಂಚನ ವರಣ ವಿರಾಜ ಸುವೇಶಾ ।

ಕಾನನ ಕುಂಡಲ ಕುಂಚಿತ ಕೇಶಾ ॥ 4 ॥

Mahabir Bikram Bajrangi
Meaning: Hanuman, the great hero, possesses a powerful and courageous demeanor like a thunderbolt.

Kumati nivar sumati Ke sangi
Meaning: Hanuman, the remover of evil thoughts, is a companion of those with good intellect.

Kanchan varan viraj subesa
Meaning: Hanuman, with a golden complexion, is adorned with beautiful clothes.

Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesha
Meaning: He wears ear rings and has curly hair.

ಹಾಥವಜ್ರ ಔ ಧ್ವಜಾ ವಿರಾಜೈ ।

ಕಾಂಥೇ ಮೂಂಜ ಜನೇವೂ ಸಾಜೈ ॥ 5॥

ಶಂಕರ ಸುವನ ಕೇಸರೀ ನಂದನ ।

ತೇಜ ಪ್ರತಾಪ ಮಹಾಜಗ ವಂದನ ॥ 6 ॥

Hath Vajra Aur Dhuvaje Viraje
Meaning: He carries a thunderbolt in one hand and a flag with the sacred symbol of Lord Rama in the other.

Kaandhe moonj janehu sajai
Meaning: He is decorated with a sacred thread and a garland of bells on his shoulder.

Sankar suvan kesri Nandan
Meaning: Hanuman is the beloved son of Kesari, the monkey king, and is considered as an incarnation of Lord Shiva.

Tej prataap maha jag vandan
Meaning: Hanuman, with his radiant glory, is worshipped by the whole world.

ವಿದ್ಯಾವಾನ ಗುಣೀ ಅತಿ ಚಾತುರ ।

ರಾಮ ಕಾಜ ಕರಿವೇ ಕೋ ಆತುರ ॥ 7 ॥

ಪ್ರಭು ಚರಿತ್ರ ಸುನಿವೇ ಕೋ ರಸಿಯಾ ।

ರಾಮಲಖನ ಸೀತಾ ಮನ ಬಸಿಯಾ ॥ 8॥

Vidyavaan guni ati chatur
Meaning: Hanuman is knowledgeable, virtuous, highly intelligent, and very wise.

Ram kaj karibe ko aatur

Meaning: He is ever-eager to fulfill the tasks assigned by Lord Rama.

Prabu charitra sunibe-ko rasiya

Meaning: He takes great delight in listening to the glories of Lord Rama.

Ram Lakhan Sita man Basiya

Meaning: Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita reside in his heart.

ಸೂಕ್ಷ್ಮ ರೂಪಧರಿ ಸಿಯಹಿ ದಿಖಾವಾ ।

ವಿಕಟ ರೂಪಧರಿ ಲಂಕ ಜಲಾವಾ ॥ 9 ॥

ಭೀಮ ರೂಪಧರಿ ಅಸುರ ಸಂಹಾರೇ ।

ರಾಮಚಂದ್ರ ಕೇ ಕಾಜ ಸಂವಾರೇ ॥ 10 ॥

Sukshma roop dhari Siyahi dikhava

Meaning: He can assume a subtle form and appeared before Sita in that form.

Vikat roop dhari lank jarava

Meaning: He took a gigantic form and burnt the city of Lanka.

Bhima roop dhari asur sanghare

Meaning: He assumed a formidable form and killed the demons.

Ramachandra ke kaj sanvare

Meaning: He is devoted to the service of Lord Rama.

ಲಾಯ ಸಂಜೀವನ ಲಖನ ಜಿಯಾಯೇ ।

ಶ್ರೀ ರಘುವೀರ ಹರಷಿ ಉರಲಾಯೇ ॥ 11 ॥

ರಘುಪತಿ ಕೀನ್ಹೀ ಬಹುತ ಬಡಾಯೀ ।

ತುಮ ಮಮ ಪ್ರಿಯ ಭರತ ಸಮ ಭಾಯೀ ॥ 12 ॥

Laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye

Meaning: He brought the Sanjivani herb to revive Lakshmana.

Shri Raghuvir Harashi ur laye

Meaning: He rejoices in the glory of Lord Raghuvir (Rama) in his heart.

Raghupati Kinhi bahut badai

Meaning: He extolled the virtues of Lord Raghupati (Rama) greatly.

Tum mam priye Bharat-hi-sam bhai

Meaning: You are as dear to me as my own brother Bharata.

ಸಹಸ್ರ ವದನ ತುಮ್ಹರೋ ಯಶಗಾವೈ ।

ಅಸ ಕಹಿ ಶ್ರೀಪತಿ ಕಂಠ ಲಗಾವೈ ॥ 13 ॥

ಸನಕಾದಿಕ ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾದಿ ಮುನೀಶಾ ।

ನಾರದ ಶಾರದ ಸಹಿತ ಅಹೀಶಾ ॥ 14 ॥

Sahas vadan tumharo yash gaave

Meaning: Thousands of people sing your glories.

Asa-kahi Shripati kanth lagaave

Meaning: Saying thus, Lord Shripati (Rama) embraced him.

Sankadhik Brahmaadi Muneesa

Meaning: Even Brahma and other sages find it difficult to describe your glory.

Narad-Sarad sahit Aheesa

Meaning: Narada, Saraswati, and other celestial beings are always praising you.

ಯಮ ಕುಬೇರ ದಿಗಪಾಲ ಜಹಾಂ ತೇ ।

ಕವಿ ಕೋವಿದ ಕಹಿ ಸಕೇ ಕಹಾಂ ತೇ ॥ 15 ॥

ತುಮ ಉಪಕಾರ ಸುಗ್ರೀವಹಿ ಕೀನ್ಹಾ ।

ರಾಮ ಮಿಲಾಯ ರಾಜಪದ ದೀನ್ಹಾ ॥ 16 ॥

Yam Kuber Digpaal Jahan te

Meaning: Yama, Kubera, and the guardians of the four directions serve you.

Kavi kovid kahi sake kahan te

Meaning: Even wise poets cannot fully describe your greatness.

Tum upkar Sugreevahin keenha

Meaning: You rendered a great service to Sugriva.

Ram milaye rajpad deenha

Meaning: You united Rama with the throne.

ತುಮ್ಹರೋ ಮಂತ್ರ ವಿಭೀಷಣ ಮಾನಾ ।

ಲಂಕೇಶ್ವರ ಭಯೇ ಸಬ ಜಗ ಜಾನಾ ॥ 17 ॥

ಯುಗ ಸಹಸ್ರ ಯೋಜನ ಪರ ಭಾನೂ ।

ಲೀಲ್ಯೋ ತಾಹಿ ಮಧುರ ಫಲ ಜಾನೂ ॥ 18 ॥

Tumharo mantra Vibheeshan maana

Meaning: Vibhishana accepted your counsel.

Lankeshwar Bhaye Sub jag jana

Meaning: Ravana, the king of Lanka, was defeated by you, and this is known to the whole world.

Yug sahastra jojan par Bhanu

Meaning: You flew across thousands of miles to swallow the sun.

Leelyo tahi madhur phal janu

Meaning: You mistook the sun for a sweet fruit.

ಪ್ರಭು ಮುದ್ರಿಕಾ ಮೇಲಿ ಮುಖ ಮಾಹೀ ।

ಜಲಧಿ ಲಾಂಘಿ ಗಯೇ ಅಚರಜ ನಾಹೀ ॥ 19 ॥

ದುರ್ಗಮ ಕಾಜ ಜಗತ ಕೇ ಜೇತೇ ।

ಸುಗಮ ಅನುಗ್ರಹ ತುಮ್ಹರೇ ತೇತೇ ॥ 20 ॥

Prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahee

Meaning: Holding Lord Rama's ring in your mouth.

Jaladhi langhi gaye achraj nahee

Meaning: You leaped across the ocean, creating a marvelous spectacle.

Durgaam kaj jagath ke jete

Meaning: You accomplish difficult tasks in the world.

Sugam anugraha tumhre tete

Meaning: Through your grace, even the difficult becomes easy.

ರಾಮ ದುಆರೇ ತುಮ ರಖವಾರೇ ।

ಹೋತ ನ ಆಜ್ಞಾ ಬಿನು ಪೈಸಾರೇ ॥ 21 ॥

ಸಬ ಸುಖ ಲಹೈ ತುಮ್ಹಾರೀ ಶರಣಾ ।

ತುಮ ರಕ್ಷಕ ಕಾಹೂ ಕೋ ಡರ ನಾ ॥ 22 ॥

Ram dwaare tum rakhvare

Meaning: You are the guardian of the door to Lord Rama.

Hoat na agya binu paisare

Meaning: No one can enter without your permission.

Sub sukh lahae tumhari sar na

Meaning: All happiness is attained by your grace, nothing is difficult for you.

Tum rakshak kahu ko dar naa

Meaning: With you as the protector, there is nothing to fear.

ಆಪನ ತೇಜ ಸಮ್ಹಾರೋ ಆಪೈ ।

ತೀನೋಂ ಲೋಕ ಹಾಂಕ ತೇ ಕಾಂಪೈ ॥ 23 ॥

ಭೂತ ಪಿಶಾಚ ನಿಕಟ ನಹಿ ಆವೈ ।

ಮಹವೀರ ಜಬ ನಾಮ ಸುನಾವೈ ॥ 24 ॥

Aapan tej samharo aapai

Meaning: You can control your own divine power.

Teehon lok hank te kanpai

Meaning: The three worlds tremble before your might.

Bhoot pisaach Nikat nahin aavai

Meaning: Ghosts and demons cannot come near those who chant your name.

Mahavir jab naam sunavae

Meaning: When your name is heard, the mighty ones are humbled.

ನಾಸೈ ರೋಗ ಹರೈ ಸಬ ಪೀರಾ ।

ಜಪತ ನಿರಂತರ ಹನುಮತ ವೀರಾ ॥ 25 ॥

ಸಂಕಟ ಸೇ ಹನುಮಾನ ಛುಡಾವೈ ।

ಮನ ಕ್ರಮ ವಚನ ಧ್ಯಾನ ಜೋ ಲಾವೈ ॥ 26 ॥

Nase rog harae sab peera

Meaning: Diseases and pains are cured by chanting your name.

Japat nirantar Hanumant beera

Meaning: Those who continuously chant Hanuman's name become strong and courageous.

Sankat se Hanuman chudavae

Meaning: Hanuman liberates one from troubles and difficulties.

Man Karam Vachan dyan jo lavai

Meaning: Those who meditate upon you with their mind, actions, and speech are blessed.

ಸಬ ಪರ ರಾಮ ತಪಸ್ವೀ ರಾಜಾ ।

ತಿನಕೇ ಕಾಜ ಸಕಲ ತುಮ ಸಾಜಾ ॥ 27 ॥

ಔರ ಮನೋರಧ ಜೋ ಕೋಯಿ ಲಾವೈ ।

ತಾಸು ಅಮಿತ ಜೀವನ ಫಲ ಪಾವೈ ॥ 28 ॥

Sab par Ram tapasvee raja

Meaning: Lord Rama is the king of ascetics, and you serve him.

Tin ke kaj sakal Tum saja

Meaning: All the tasks of the holy trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva) are accomplished by you.

Aur manorath jo koi lavai

Meaning: Any desires and wishes of the devotees are fulfilled by you.

Sohi amit jeevan phal pavai

Meaning: By chanting your name, one attains the eternal fruit of life.

ಚಾರೋ ಯುಗ ಪ್ರತಾಪ ತುಮ್ಹಾರಾ ।

ಹೈ ಪ್ರಸಿದ್ಧ ಜಗತ ಉಜಿಯಾರಾ ॥ 29 ॥

ಸಾಧು ಸಂತ ಕೇ ತುಮ ರಖವಾರೇ ।

ಅಸುರ ನಿಕಂದನ ರಾಮ ದುಲಾರೇ ॥ 30 ॥

Charon Yug partap tumhara

Meaning: Your glory is renowned in all four ages (Yugas).

Hai persidh jagat ujiyara

Meaning: The entire world is illuminated by your divine light.

Sadhu Sant ke tum Rakhware

Meaning: You are the protector of saints and sages.

Asur nikandan Ram dulhare

Meaning: You are the vanquisher of demons and the beloved devotee of Lord Rama.

ಅಷ್ಠಸಿದ್ಧಿ ನವ ನಿಧಿ ಕೇ ದಾತಾ ।

ಅಸ ವರ ದೀನ್ಹ ಜಾನಕೀ ಮಾತಾ ॥ 31 ॥

ರಾಮ ರಸಾಯನ ತುಮ್ಹಾರೇ ಪಾಸಾ ।

ಸದಾ ರಹೋ ರಘುಪತಿ ಕೇ ದಾಸಾ ॥ 32 ॥

Ashta-sidhi nav nidhi ke dhata

Meaning: You possess the eight supernatural powers and the nine treasures.

As-var deen Janki mata

Meaning: You are the boon-giver and the protector of Mother Sita.

Ram rasayan tumhare pasa

Meaning: The elixir of devotion to Lord Rama is in your control.

Sada raho Raghupati ke dasa

Meaning: May you always remain as the devoted servant of Lord Raghupati (Rama).

ತುಮ್ಹರೇ ಭಜನ ರಾಮಕೋ ಪಾವೈ ।

ಜನ್ಮ ಜನ್ಮ ಕೇ ದುಖ ಬಿಸರಾವೈ ॥ 33 ॥

ಅಂತ ಕಾಲ ರಘುಪತಿ ಪುರಜಾಯೀ ।

ಜಹಾಂ ಜನ್ಮ ಹರಿಭಕ್ತ ಕಹಾಯೀ ॥ 34 ॥

Tumhare bhajan Ram ko pavai

Meaning: Through devotion to you, one attains the favor of Lord Rama.

Janam-janam ke dukh bisraavai

Meaning: The sorrows of many lifetimes are forgotten by chanting your name.

Anth-kaal Raghuvir pur jayee

Meaning: At the end of life, one goes to the abode of Lord Rama.

Jahan janam Hari-Bakht Kahayee

Meaning: In the next birth, one becomes a devotee of Lord Hari (Rama).

ಔರ ದೇವತಾ ಚಿತ್ತ ನ ಧರಯೀ ।

ಹನುಮತ ಸೇಯಿ ಸರ್ವ ಸುಖ ಕರಯೀ ॥ 35 ॥

ಸಂಕಟ ಕ(ಹ)ಟೈ ಮಿಟೈ ಸಬ ಪೀರಾ ।

ಜೋ ಸುಮಿರೈ ಹನುಮತ ಬಲ ವೀರಾ ॥ 36 ॥

Aur Devta Chit na dharehi

Meaning: Other gods do not have the power to relieve one from difficulties.

Hanumanth se hi sarve sukh karehi

Meaning: Only Hanuman can bestow all happiness and well-being.

Sankat kate-mite sab peera

Meaning: All troubles are eliminated and all pains are removed.

Jo sumirai Hanumat Balbeera

Meaning: Those who meditate upon Hanuman, the mighty hero, become courageous.

ಜೈ ಜೈ ಜೈ ಹನುಮಾನ ಗೋಸಾಯೀ ।

ಕೃಪಾ ಕರಹು ಗುರುದೇವ ಕೀ ನಾಯೀ ॥ 37 ॥

ಜೋ ಶತ ವಾರ ಪಾಠ ಕರ ಕೋಯೀ ।

ಛೂಟಹಿ ಬಂದಿ ಮಹಾ ಸುಖ ಹೋಯೀ ॥ 38 ॥

Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosahin

Meaning: Victory, victory, victory to Hanuman, the Lord of senses.

Kripa Karahu Gurudev ki nyahin

Meaning: Bestow your grace, O Guru, and accept me as your disciple.

Jo sat bar path kare kohi

Meaning: Whoever recites this prayer 100 times.

Chutehi bandhi maha sukh hohi

Meaning: Is liberated from bondage and attains great bliss.

ಜೋ ಯಹ ಪಡೈ ಹನುಮಾನ ಚಾಲೀಸಾ ।

ಹೋಯ ಸಿದ್ಧಿ ಸಾಖೀ ಗೌರೀಶಾ ॥ 39 ॥

ತುಲಸೀದಾಸ ಸದಾ ಹರಿ ಚೇರಾ ।

ಕೀಜೈ ನಾಥ ಹೃದಯ ಮಹ ಡೇರಾ ॥ 40 ॥

Jo yah padhe Hanuman Chalisa

Meaning: Whoever reads this Hanuman Chalisa.

Hoye siddhi sakhi Gaureesa

Meaning: Will attain perfection, as witnessed by Lord Shiva.

Tulsidas sada hari chera

Meaning: Tulsidas, always a devotee of Lord Rama.

Keejai Nath Hridaye mein dera

Meaning: Requests the Lord to reside in his heart.

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