Shiksha | hanuman chalisa

Sh ree gu ru cha ra n sa ro j ra j

Ni j ma n mu ku r su dhaa ri

Bar na u ra ghu var bi ma l ja su

Jo daa ya ku pha l chaa ri

After cleansing the mirror of my mind with the pollen dust of holy Guru's Lotus feet. I Profess the pure, untainted glory of Shri Raghuvar which bestows the four- fold fruits of life.(Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha).

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Budh dhi hee n ta nu jaa ni ke

Su mi row pa va n ku maa r

Ba la bud dhi bid yaa de hu mo hi

Ha ra hu ka le sh bi kaa r

Fully aware of the deficiency of my intelligence, I concentrate my attention on Pavan Kumar and humbly ask for strength, intelligence and true knowledge to relieve me of all blemishes, causing pain.

Jai ha nu maa n g yaa n gu na saa ga r

Jai ka pi s ti hoo n lo k u jaa ga r

Victory to thee, O'Hanuman! Ocean of Wisdom-All hail to you O'Kapisa! (fountain-head of power, wisdom and Shiva-Shakti) You illuminate all the three worlds (Entire cosmos) with your glory.

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Raa m doo t atu li t ba l dhaa maa

An ja ni put ra pa van sut naa maa

You are the divine messenger of Shri Ram. The repository of immeasurable strength, though known only as Son of Pavan (Wind), born of Anjani.

Ma ha bee r bik ra m baj ran gee

Ku ma ti ni vaa r su ma ti ke san gi

With Limbs as sturdy as Vajra (The mace of God Indra) you are valiant and brave. On you attends good Sense and Wisdom. You dispel the darkness of evil thoughts.

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Kan cha n ba ra n bi raa j su be saa

Kaa na n kun dal kun chi t ke saa

Your physique is beautiful golden coloured and your dress is pretty. You wear ear rings and have long curly hair.

Haath bajra aur dhvajaa birajai

Kaandhe moonj janeu saajai

You carry in your hand a lightening bolt along with a victory (kesari) flag and wear the sacred thread on your shoulder.

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Sha n ka r su va n ke sa ri nan dan

Te j pra taa p ma haa ja g ban dan

As a descendant of Lord Sankar, you are a comfort and pride of Shri Kesari. With the lustre of your Vast Sway, you are propitiated all over the universe.

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Vi dya vaa n gu ni a ti chaa tur

Raa m kaa j ka ri be ko aa tu r

You are the repository of learning, virtuous and fully accomplished, always keen to carry out the behest's of Shri Ram.

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Pra bhu cha ri t ra su ni be ko ra si yaa

Raa m la kha na see taa ma n ba si yaa

You are an ardent listener, always so keen to listen to the narration of Shri Ram's Life Stories. Your heart is filled with what Shri Ram stood for. You therefore always dwell in the hearts of Shri Ram, Lakshman and Sita.

Sukshma roop dhari siyahin dhikhaavaa

Bikat roop dhari lanka jaravaa

You appeared before Sita in a Diminutive form and spoke to her in humility. You assumed an awesome form and struck terror by setting Lanka on fire.

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Bheema roop dhari asur san ha re

Raamachandra ke kaaj sanvaare

With over-whelming might you destroyed the Asuras (demons) and performed all tasks assigned to you by Shri Ram with great skill.

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Laay sajeevan lakhana jiyaayae

Sh ree ra ghu vee r ha ra shi u r laa ye

You brought Sanjivan (A herb that revives life) and restored Lakshman back to life, Shri Raghuvir (Shri Ram) cheerfully embraced you with his heart full of joy.

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Raghupati kinhee bahut ba daa yee

Tum mama pri ya bharat sam bha i

Shri Raghupati (Shri Ram) lustily extolled your excellence and said: "You are as dear to me as my own brother Bharat."

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Sahasa badana thumharo jas gaavain

Asa kahi Shreepati kanth lagaavain

Thousands of living beings are chanting hymns of your glories; saying thus, Shri Ram warmly hugged him (Shri Hanuman).

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San kaa dik bra hm ha di mu nee saa

Naarad saarad sahita aheesa

When prophets like Sanka, even the Sage like Lord Brahma, the great hermit Narad himself, Goddess Saraswati and Ahisha (one of immeasurable dimensions).

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Jama kuber Dig Paal jahan te

Kavi koavidha kahi sakey kahaan thae

Even Yamraj (God of Death) Kuber (God of Wealth) and the Digpals (deputies guarding the four corners of the Universe) have been vying with one another in offering homage to your glories. How then, can a mere poet give adequate expression of your super excellence.

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Tum upkaar sugreevahin keenhaa

Raam milaay raj pada dheenhaa

You rendered a great service to Sugriv. You united him with Shri Ram and he installed him on the Royal Throne.

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Thu m ha ro ma n t ra bi bhee sha n maa naa

Lan kesh war Bha ye sa b ja g jaa naa

By heeding your advice, Vibhishan became Lord of Lanka. This is known all over the Universe.

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Yug sa ha sra yo ja n pa r bha nu

Lee lyo taa hi ma dhu r pha l jaa nu

On your own you dashed upon the Sun, which is at a fabulous distance of thousands of miles, thinking it to be a sweet luscious fruit.

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Pra bhu mud ri kaa meli mukha maahin

Jaladhi laanghi gaye acharaj naa hin

Carrying the Lord's Signet Ring in your mouth, there is hardly any wonder that you easily leapt across the ocean.

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Durgam kaaj jagata ke jete

Su ga ma anu gra ha Tum Haray tete

The burden of all difficult tasks of the world become light with your kind grace.

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Raam dhuaare tum rakhwaarae

Hoat na aagyaa binu paisaare

You are the sentry at the door of Shri Ram's Divine Abode. No one can enter it without your permission,

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Sab sukh lahai thumhaari saranaa

Tum rak sha k kaahu ko darnaa

All comforts of the world lie at your feet. The devotees enjoy all divine pleasures and feel fearless under your benign Protection.

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Aapana tej samhaaro aapai

Theeno loak haank te kaampe

You alone are befitted to carry your own splendid valour. All the three worlds (entire universe) tremor at your thunderous call.

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Bhoo th pi saa ch ni kat na hi n aa vai

Ma ha bee r ja b naa m sun aa vai

All the ghosts, demons and evil forces keep away, with the sheer mention of your great name, O'Mahaveer!!

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Naa sa i ro g ha ra i sa b pee raa

Ja pa t ni ran ta r ha nu ma t bee ra

All diseases, pain and suffering disappear on reciting regularly Shri Hanuman's holy name.

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San kat a te ha nu maa n chhu daa vai

Ma na kra ma va cha na dh yaa na jo a laa vai

Those who remember Shri Hanuman in thought, words and deeds with Sincerity and Faith, are rescued from all crises in life.

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Sa b pa ra raa m tha pa s vee raa jaa

Tin ke kaa j sa ka l tu m saa jaa

All who hail, worship and have faith in Shri Ram as the Supreme Lord and the king of penance. You make all their difficult tasks very easy.

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Aur ma no ra th jo ko i laavai

Soi amit jeevan phal paavai

Whosoever comes to you for fulfillment of any desire with faith and sincerity, Will he alone secure the imperishable fruit of human life.

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Chaaro joog parataap tumhaaraa

Hei parasiddh jagat ujiyaaraa

All through the four ages your magnificent glory is acclaimed far and wide. Your fame is Radiantly acclaimed all over the Cosmos.

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SaaDhu santa ke tum rakhwaarae

Asura nikandan raam dulaare

You are Saviour and the guardian angel of Saints and Sages and destroy all Demons. You are the angelic darling of Shri Ram.

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Ashta siddhi nav nidhi ke daathaa

Asa bara deen jaankee maataa

You can grant to any one, any yogic power of Eight Siddhis (power to become light and heavy at will) and Nine Nidhis (Riches,comfort,power,prestige,fame,sweet relationship etc.) This boon has been conferred upon you by Mother Janki.

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Raam rasayana tum re paasaa

Sada raho raghupathi ke daasaa

You possess the power of devotion to Shri Ram. In all rebirths you will always remain Shri Raghupati's most dedicated disciple.

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Thumharae bhajana raam ko bhaavai

Janam janam ke dukh bisraavai

Through hymns sung in devotion to you, one can find Shri Ram and become free from sufferings of several births.

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Anta kaal raghubar pura jaayee

Jahaan janm hari bhakt kahaayee

If at the time of death one enters the Divine Abode of Shri Ram, thereafter in all future births he is born as the Lord's devotee.

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Aur devataa chitta na dharayee

Hanumat saeyee sarva sukh karayee

One need not entertain any other deity for Propitiation, as devotion of Shri Hanuman alone can give all happiness.

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Sankat katai mitai sab peera

Jo su mi rai hanumata bal veeraa

One is freed from all the sufferings and ill fated contingencies of rebirths in the world. One who adores and remembers Shri Hanuman.

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Jai jai jai Hanumaan gosaayeen

Krupaa karhu guru dev kee naayee

Hail, Hail, Hail, Shri Hanuman, Lord of senses. Let your victory over the evil be firm and final. Bless me in the capacity as my supreme guru (teacher).

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Jo sat baar paatha kara ko i

Choo ta hi ban dee ma haa su kh hoi

One who recites Chalisa one hundred times, becomes free from the bondage of life and death and enjoys the highest bliss at last.

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Jo yah padhai Hanumaan chaaleesaa

Hoy siddhi saakhee goureesaa

All those who recite Hanuman Chalisa (The forty Chaupais) regularly are sure to be benedicted. Such is the evidence of no less a witness as Bhagwan Sankar.

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Tulalasee daa sa sa daa ha ri che raa

Keejai naatha hridaya mah de raa

Tulsidas as a bonded slave of the Divine Master, stays perpetually at his feet, he prays "Oh Lord! You enshrine within my heart & soul."

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Pa va n ta na ya sa n ka ta ha ra na

man ga la moo ra ti roo p

Raam lakhana sita sa hi t

Hriday basahu sur bhoo p

Oh! conqueror of the Wind, Destroyer of all miseries, you are a symbol of Auspiciousness. Along with Shri Ram, Lakshman and Sita, reside in my heart. Oh! King of Gods.

Seeyavar ram chandraki jai

Pavan sut Hanumman ki jai