Hanuman Chalisa English Lyrics with Meaning (Text & MP4 Audio)
Hanuman Chalisa English lyrics with meaning (with text and MP4 audio). Full and complete Chalisa with the meaning of each verse translated and described in English. You can also learn about the secret health and wealth benefits of reading, chanting and reciting it daily if done with devotion and love.
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Hanuman Chalisa English Lyrics with Meaning (Text & MP4 Audio)
The following text is the full and complete English version of the Hanuman Chalisa lyrics for reading with the meaning translated in English. Beginning and ending with the Dohas and followed by the 40 chaupais (verses).
You may also want to listen to the Hanuman Chalisa online here in MP4 audio format. Under each chaupai and meaning is the Hanuman Chalisa MP4 audio file, which can be listened to later, at your convenience.
Shri Hanuman Chalisa (in English word format):
|| Doha ||
Shri guru charan saroj raj,
nij man mukur sudhari
baranau raghuvar bimal jasu,
jo dayaku phal chari
“Cleansing the mirror of my mind with the dust from the Lotus-feet of Divine Guru, I describe the unblemished glory of Lord Rama, which bestows four fruits of Righteousness (Dharma), Wealth (Artha), Pleasure (Kama) and Liberation (Moksha).”
budhiheen tanu janike,
sumirau pavan kumar
bal budhi vidya dehu mohi,
harahu kales vikaar
“Considering this person as intelligence less, I remember Lord Hanuman. Give me strength, intelligence and knowledge, cure my body ailments and mental imperfections.”
|| Chaupai ||
1
jai hanuman gyan gun sagar,
jai kapis tihun lok ujagar
“Victory to Hanuman who is the ocean of Wisdom and Virtues, Victory to the king of Monkeys who is illuminating the three worlds.”
2
ram doot atulit bal dhama,
anjani putra pavan sut nama
“You are the messenger of Lord Rama (to Mother Sita), You are the abode of incomparable power. You are also called by the names of ‘Anjani Putra’ (Son of Anjana) and ‘Pavana suta’ (son of the wind god).”
3
mahavir bikram bajarangi,
kumati nivar sumati ke sangi
“Oh mighty valorous one, of terrific deeds whose body organs are as strong as Diamond (or the weapon of God Indra). Cure my bad mind oh companion of those with pure (good) mind.”
4
kanchan baran biraaj subesa,
kanan kundal kunchit kesa
“You are golden coloured, you are shining in your beautiful attire. You have beautiful ear-rings in your ear and curly hairs.”
5
hath vajra aur dhvaja birajai,
kaandhe moonj janeu sajai
“Vajrayudha (mace) and flag are shining in your hand. Sacred thread made of Munja grass adorns your shoulder.”
6
sankar suvan kesari nandan,
tej pratap maha jag bandan
“O partial incarnation of Lord shiva, giver of joy to King Kesari. Your great majesty is revered by the whole world.”
7
vidyavan guni ati chatur,
ram kaj karibe ko aatur
“Oh learned one in all Vidyas, one full of virtues, Very clever. You are always eager to do Lord Rama’s tasks.”
8
prabhu charitra sunibe ko rasiya,
ram lakhan sita man basiya
“You enjoy listening to Lord Rama’s story; Lord Rama, Lakshman and Mother Sita reside in your heart.”
9
sukshma roop dhari siyahi dikhava,
bikat roop dhari lank jarava
“Assuming the smallest form you saw (visited) Mother Sita. Assuming the gigantic form you burnt down Lanka.”
10
bhim roop dhari asur sanhare,
ramachandra ke kaj savare
“Assuming a terrible form you slayed demons. You made Lord Rama’s works easier.”
11
laye sanjivan lakhan jiyaye,
shri raghuvir harashi ur laye
“You brought Sanjeevini mountain to save Lakshmana’s Life. Lord Rama embraced you in joy.”
12
raghupati kinhi bahut badai,
tum mam priye bharatahi sam bhai
“Lord Rama praised you very much saying ‘You are dear to me like my brother Bharata’.”
13
sahastra badan tumharo jas gavai,
asa kahi shripati kanth lagavai
“‘May the thousand headed serpent Adishesha sing of your glory’ saying this Lord Rama embraced you.”
14
sanakadik brahmadi munisa,
narad sarad sahit ahisa
“Sanaka, Brahma and other Royal sages, Narad, Saraswati and Adishesha.”
15
jam kuber digpaal jahan te,
kabi kovid kahi sake kahan te
“Yama, Kubera, Dikpaalakas, poets and singers; they can not describe your greatness properly.”
16
tum upkar sugrivahi keenha,
ram milaye rajpad deenha
“You helped Sugreeva. You made him friends with Lord Rama which gave him his Kingdom back.”
17
tumharo mantra vibheeshan mana,
lankeshwar bhaye sab jag jana
“Vibheeshana accepted your Suggestion. He became the king of Lanka because of your advice, whole world knows it.”
18
jug sahastra jojan par bhanu,
leelyo tahi madhur phal janu
“You flew towards the Sun who is thousands of years of Yojanas away, thinking of him as a sweet fruit.”
19
prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahi,
jaladhi langhi gaye achraj nahi
“Putting the ring of Lord Rama in your mouth, you jumped and flew over the Ocean to Lanka, there is no surprise in that.”
20
durgam kaj jagat ke jete,
sugam anugraha tumhre tete
“All the difficult tasks in the world, become easy if there is your grace.”
21
ram duare tum rakhvare,
hoat na agya binu paisare
“Your the doorkeeper of Lord Rama’s court. Without your permission nobody can enter Lord Rama’s abode.”
22
sab sukh lahe tumhari sarana,
tum rakshak kahu ko darana
“All happiness stay with those who take refuge in you. You are the protector, why be afraid?”
23
aapan tej samharo aape,
tino lok hank te kape
“Only you can cancel your powers. All three worlds tremble in fear.”
24
bhoot pisaach nikat nahin ave,
mahabir jab naam sunave
“Evil Spirits and Ghosts don’t come near when your name is heard O great Courageous one.”
25
nase rog hare sab peera,
japat nirantar hanumat beera
“Diseases will be ended, all pains will be gone, when a devotee continuously repeats Hanuman the brave’s name.”
26
sankat se hanuman chhudave,
man kram bachan dhyan jo lave
“Hanuman will release those from troubles who meditate upon him in their mind, actions and words.”
27
sab par ram tapasvee raja,
tin ke kaj sakal tum saja
“Lord Rama is the king of all, he is the king of yogis. He whoever takes refuge in Lord Rama you will manage all their tasks.”
28
aur manorath jo koi lave,
Sohi amit jeevan phal pave
“Whoever brings many of their wishes to you, they will get unlimited fruits.”
29
charo jug partap tumhara,
hai parsidh jagat ujiyara
“Your glory is for all the four yugas, Your greatness is very famous throughout the world, and illuminates the world.”
30
sadhu sant ke tum rakhware,
asur nikandan ram dulare
“You are the guardian of Saints and Good people. You killed demons and you are dear to Lord Rama.”
31
asht siddhi nav nidhi ke data,
asa bar deen janki mata
“Mother Sita granted you a boon to become the bestower of 8 Siddhis (supernatural powers) and 9 Nidhis (divine treasures).”
32
ram rasayan tumhare pasa,
sada raho raghupati ke dasa
“You have the sweet devotion to Lord Rama. May you always be a devotee of Lord Rama.”
33
tumhare bhajan ram ko pave,
janam janam ke dukh bisarave
“Singing your name gets us Lord Rama himself and Removes the sufferings of many lives.”
34
ant kal raghubar pur jai,
jaha janma hari bhakt kahai
“He who sings of you, at the end of life he attains to Lord Rama’s abode. Where he will be born as a Devotee of Lord Rama.”
35
aur devta chit na dharai,
hanumat sei sarb sukh karai
“Not contemplating on other gods, gets all his happiness from Hanuman by serving him.”
36
sankat kate mite sab peera,
jo sumirai hanumat balbeera
“Pains will be removed, all afflictions will be gone of who remembers Hanuman the mighty brave one.”
37
jai jai jai hanuman gusai,
kripa karahu gurudev ki nai
“Victory to you O master of the senses. Show mercy on us like a Guru does.”
38
jo sat bar path kare koi,
chhutahi bandhi maha sukh hoi
“He whoever recites this a hundred times, his chains of Bondage will be cut, Great happiness will be his.”
39
jo yah padhe hanuman chalisa,
hoye siddhi sakhi gaurisa
“He whoever reads these verses on Hanuman, he will get spiritual attainments, Lord Shiva is the witness to this statement.”
40
tulsidas sada hari chera,
kije nath hridaye maha dera
“Tulsidas is always a disciple of Lord Rama. O lord make my heart your abode.”
|| Doha ||
pavan tanay sankat haran,
mangal murati roop,
ram lakhan sita sahit,
hridaye basahu sur bhoop
“O Son of wind god, remover of difficulties, oh one of auspicious form. With Ram, Lakshman and Sita reside in our hearts of King of Gods.”
Jai Jai Kaar
siyavar ramchandra ki jai,
uma pati mahadev ki jai,
pavan sut hanuman ki jai,
bolo bhai sab santan ki jai
Hopefully you learned to pronounce the above verses and words to the Hanuman Chalisa properly, given that they are in English format.
Also read Hanuman Chalisa Hindi lyrics in Hindi writing font.
Benefits of Chanting Hanuman Chalisa
Every line of the Hanuman Chalisa is a mahamantra.
Neem Karoli Baba – Devotee of Lord Hanuman
The benefits of chanting (reading or reciting) Hanuman Chalisa lines is believed to attract Shri Hanuman Ji’s grace – invoking his divine intervention to remove fear and solve serious problems in everyday, material and spiritual life.
If you have more time then you can also chant Hanuman Chalisa 108 times, which is said to bring immediate results, if done faithfully and with purity of the mind.
Whether you chant once, 7 times, 11 times, 100 times or 108 times, the benefits of Hanuman Chalisa are many so here are a few from my own personal experiences in my life so far, believe me:
- Gain mental and physical strength
- Develop wisdom and intellect
- Helps you gain knowledge
- Develop confidence and self-esteem
- Saves you from big, life threatening troubles
- Brings you closer to God by giving you bhakti
- Will assist you in financial crisis
- Will resolve any personal or business relationship issues
- Gives you peace of mind
- Provides good health and wellbeing
- Make you more physically active
- Makes you more compassionate and serving
- Fills you with unconditional love
- Makes you a great human being
The Hanuman Chalisa can ideally be read or recited in early mornings and evenings, specifically before or during sunrise, and during or after sunset. You can also recite it during your daily commute to work (like me) or before going to sleep at night.
We believe it doesn’t really matter as long as your heart is filled with devotion, your mind is pure and you have maintained good hygiene standards during the period of chanting, reading or reciting.
Hanuman Chalisa benefits EVERYONE, and everything!
The Writer of Hanuman Chalisa
The full lyrics to the Hanuman Chalisa was originally written in the Awadhi language (Eastern Hindi language connected to Ayodhya, the ancient town, and birthplace of Lord Rama) by Sant Goswami Tulsidas, in the 16th century.
It illustrates the qualities of Shri Hanuman Ji – his immense strength, unrivalled courage, knowledge and wisdom, celibacy, dedication, and his eternal love and devotion to Lord Rama.
Why was the Hanuman Chalisa Written
According to historical references, Goswami Tulsidas, a bhakt (devotee) of Lord Rama, was summoned and imprisoned by Aurangzeb, the emperor of Delhi.
It was during this short time in prison that Goswami Tulsidas had either written or recited the Hanuman Chalisa Lyrics in Awadhi language with divine intervention.
It is believed that upon the completion of the full Hanuman Chalisa Song or poem in prison, Goswami Tulsidas had invoked the divine powers of Lord hanuman Ji, which resulted in thousands of monkeys menacing the city of Delhi.
This event prompted Aurangzeb to realise that he had indeed invited the wrath of Lord Hanuman Ji, and that he should release Goswami Tulsidas Ji.
He ordered the release of Goswami Tulsidas and urged him to pray to Lord Hanuman to intervene and stop the menacing monkeys in the city of Delhi.
This is why Goswami Tulsidas writes in one of chaupais of the Hanuman Chalisa that whoever chants it in purity and full of bhakti (devotion) to Lord Hanuman, they will receive Lord Hanuman’s grace and blessings.
Hanuman Chalisa in English for Reading – YouTube video
This video is my version of the Hanuman Chalisa in English. The video contains just visual English text for reading and learning with soothing background music. Check it out!
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Conclusion
I hope you enjoyed reading and reciting the Hanuman Chalisa lyrics in English with meaning and that it has provided value to you in your daily spiritual practice and worship of Lord Hanuman Ji.
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Jai Shri Ram and Jai Hanuman!
