Greetings friends! Do you desire to find inner strength, unwavering devotion and protection from troubles? If yes, then definitely know about the divine mantras of Hanuman Chalisa. Hanuman Chalisa is one of the most popular and widely recited stotras of Hinduism. It is dedicated to the mighty Hanuman Ji, the greatest devotee of Lord Shri Ram.

What is Hanuman Chalisa?

Hanuman Chalisa is a wonderful example of Hindu devotional poetry which was composed by Goswami Tulsidas ji in Awadhi language. The word ‘Chalisa’ means ‘forty’. As its name suggests, Hanuman Chalisa consists of forty verses (quatrains) describing the glories of Lord Hanuman. After this, there are couplets that please Hanuman ji.

Hanuman Chalisa

श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज
निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि ।
बरनउँ रघुबर बिमल जसु
जो दायकु फल चारि ॥

बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके
सुमिरौं पवन-कुमार ।
बल बुधि बिद्या देहु मोहिं
हरहु कलेस बिकार ॥

॥ चौपाई ॥
जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुन सागर ।
जय कपीस तिहुँ लोक उजागर ॥

राम दूत अतुलित बल धामा ।
अंजनि पुत्र पवनसुत नामा ॥

महाबीर बिक्रम बजरंगी ।
कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी ॥

कंचन बरन बिराज सुबेसा ।
कानन कुण्डल कुँचित केसा ॥४

हाथ बज्र अरु ध्वजा बिराजै ।
काँधे मूँज जनेउ साजै ॥

शंकर स्वयं/सुवन केसरी नंदन ।
तेज प्रताप महा जगवंदन ॥

बिद्यावान गुनी अति चातुर ।
राम काज करिबे को आतुर ॥

प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया ।
राम लखन सीता मन बसिया ॥८

सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सियहिं दिखावा ।
बिकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा ॥

भीम रूप धरि असुर सँहारे ।
रामचन्द्र के काज सँवारे ॥

लाय सजीवन लखन जियाए ।
श्री रघुबीर हरषि उर लाये ॥

रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बड़ाई ।
तुम मम प्रिय भरतहि सम भाई ॥१२

सहस बदन तुम्हरो जस गावैं ।
अस कहि श्रीपति कण्ठ लगावैं ॥

सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीसा ।
नारद सारद सहित अहीसा ॥

जम कुबेर दिगपाल जहाँ ते ।
कबि कोबिद कहि सके कहाँ ते ॥

तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीह्ना ।
राम मिलाय राज पद दीह्ना ॥१६

तुम्हरो मंत्र बिभीषण माना ।
लंकेश्वर भए सब जग जाना ॥

जुग सहस्त्र जोजन पर भानु ।
लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू ॥

प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं ।
जलधि लाँघि गये अचरज नाहीं ॥

दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते ।
सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते ॥२०

राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे ।
होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे ॥

सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना ।
तुम रक्षक काहू को डरना ॥

आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै ।
तीनों लोक हाँक तै काँपै ॥

भूत पिशाच निकट नहिं आवै ।
महावीर जब नाम सुनावै ॥२४

नासै रोग हरै सब पीरा ।
जपत निरंतर हनुमत बीरा ॥

संकट तै हनुमान छुडावै ।
मन क्रम बचन ध्यान जो लावै ॥

सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा ।
तिनके काज सकल तुम साजा ॥

और मनोरथ जो कोई लावै ।
सोई अमित जीवन फल पावै ॥२८

चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा ।
है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा ॥

साधु सन्त के तुम रखवारे ।
असुर निकंदन राम दुलारे ॥

अष्ट सिद्धि नौ निधि के दाता ।
अस बर दीन जानकी माता ॥

राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा ।
सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा ॥३२

तुम्हरे भजन राम को पावै ।
जनम जनम के दुख बिसरावै ॥

अंतकाल रघुवरपुर जाई ।
जहाँ जन्म हरिभक्त कहाई ॥

और देवता चित्त ना धरई ।
हनुमत सेइ सर्ब सुख करई ॥

संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा ।
जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा ॥३६

जै जै जै हनुमान गोसाईं ।
कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाईं ॥

जो सत बार पाठ कर कोई ।
छूटहि बंदि महा सुख होई ॥

जो यह पढ़ै हनुमान चालीसा ।
होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा ॥

तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा ।
कीजै नाथ हृदय मह डेरा ॥४०

॥ दोहा ॥
पवन तनय संकट हरन,
मंगल मूरति रूप ।
राम लखन सीता सहित,
हृदय बसहु सुर भूप ॥

Benefits of reciting Hanuman Chalisa

Recitation of Chalisa provides many benefits at the spiritual, mental and emotional level. Some of the key benefits include:

• Attainment of inner strength: Hanuman Chalisa increases spiritual strength and courage.
• Protection from Negativity: It protects from negative energies, evil spirits and obstacles.
• Peace of mind: It reduces stress, calms the mind and promotes positivity.
• Wish Fulfillment: It is said that wishes are fulfilled by Hanuman Chalisa.
• Overall Well-being: With the blessings of Hanuman ji one attains material and spiritual prosperity, happiness and peace.

How to recite Hanuman Chalisa?

You can chant Chalisa in the morning or evening with a pure heart and devotion. For this follow these steps:

1. Purification: Take a bath and wear clean clothes.
2. Location: Select a clean and quiet location. Sit in front of the statue or picture of Hanuman ji.
3. Chant: Offer incense and lamp to Hanumanji with devotion. Recite Hanuman Chalisa.
4. Finally: Perform Aarti of Hanuman ji and seek his blessings.

Method of worship

To increase the effectiveness of Chalisa recitation, you can perform an elaborate puja on Tuesday or Saturday. These include:

• Pooja material: Hanumanji idol, red/yellow flowers, vermilion, incense, lamp, naivedyam (prasad), jasmine oil, red clothes etc.
• Install Hanuman ji at the post: Place the idol of Hanuman ji on a red cloth.
• Sindoor application: Apply a mixture of vermilion and jasmine oil to Hanumanji.
• Resolution of puja: Start the puja with a pure resolution (desire).
• Recitation of Hanuman Chalisa: Recite Hanuman Chalisa with devotion.
• Aarti: Perform the Aarti of Hanuman ji.
• Offering Naivedyam: Offer fruits, sweets etc. to Hanumanji.

Chalisa Katha

Interesting stories are also associated with Hanuman Chalisa. According to one such popular legend, Goswami Tulsidas was imprisoned in Akbar’s court. There he composed Hanuman Chalisa. It is believed that as soon as he recited Chalisa, a group of monkeys came to attack the Agra Fort.

Experiences of Devotees

The power of Hanuman Chalisa is reflected in the unique experiences of millions of devotees. Many people believe in the blessings of Hanuman ji for providing wonderful help in times of crisis, success in exams and freedom from diseases.

FAQs

• Can women recite Hanuman Chalisa? Yes, both men and women can recite Hanuman Chalisa.
• How many times should Hanuman Chalisa be recited? You can do the lessons once regularly or as many times as you wish as per your convenience.
• Is there any benefit in just listening to Hanuman Chalisa? Yes, even just listening to Hanuman Chalisa with devotion is beneficial.

Conclusion

Hanuman Chalisa shows the amazing power of devotion and dedication. Do you want positivity, security and divine power in life? If yes, then make Hanuman Chalisa a part of your daily life from now on. By the grace of Hanuman ji you will definitely win on the path of your life. Jai bajarangabalee!