This page gives the complete Hanuman Chalisa in English transliteration with the meaning of every verse, and explains its origin, structure and the devotional significance it holds for millions of Hanuman’s devotees.
This is the Hanuman Chalisa in English, also searched for as Hanuman Chalisa lyrics in English. It is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Hanuman, praising his strength, devotion and wisdom.
The Hanuman Chalisa was composed by the poet-saint Tulsidas in the Awadhi language in the 16th century. It consists of 40 chaupais (the chalisa, or “forty”), opened by two dohas and closed by one, and is traditionally recited to invoke Hanuman’s blessings for strength, courage and protection.
Why Do Devotees Read the Hanuman Chalisa?
Devotees describe many benefits from reciting the Hanuman Chalisa. These come from devotional tradition and personal experience rather than scientific study, and recitation is a spiritual practice, not a substitute for medical care.
- Strength and confidence: Devotees find that regular recitation builds inner strength and confidence and helps them set aside negative thoughts.
- Comfort in illness: The line “Naasai rog harai sab peera” expresses the devotional belief that Hanuman removes disease and pain. Devotees recite it for comfort and courage during illness, alongside — not instead of — medical treatment.
- Protection in crises: Devotees believe that Hanuman, as Sankat Mochan, the remover of troubles, protects them through life’s crises and obstacles.
- Freedom from fear: Tradition holds that reciting the Chalisa keeps negative forces and fear away, as in the line “Bhoot pisaach nikat nahi aave”.
- Peace and contentment: Many devotees find recitation calming, easing restlessness and stress.
- Focus: Regular recitation is a discipline of attention that many devotees feel sharpens their concentration.
- Deeper devotion and faith: Regular chanting deepens devotion to Lord Hanuman and guides devotees on the spiritual path.
- Positive outlook: Devotees describe recitation as filling the day with fresh energy and enthusiasm.
- Removal of obstacles: Devotees seek Hanuman’s help with difficulties of every kind, trusting in his role as Sankat Mochan.
- Success in endeavours: Devotees seek Hanuman’s blessings for success in their work and undertakings.
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Doha:
Shree-Guru Charan Saroj-Raj, Nij-Man Mukur Sudhaari | Barnao Raghubar Bimal Jasu, Jo Daayaku Phal Chari ||
Buddhi-Heen Tanu Jannikay, Sumirow Pavan Kumar | Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehoo Mohee, Harahu Kalesh Vikar ||
Chaupai:
Jai Hanuman Gyaan Gun Saagar | Jai Kapis Teehun Lok Ujaagar ||
Raamdoot Atulit Bal-Dhaamaa | Anjani-Putra Pavansut Naamaa ||
Mahaveer Vikram Bajrangi | Kumati Nivaar Sumati Ke Sangi ||
Kanchan Baran Biraaj Subesaa | Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa ||
Haath Vajra Aur Dhuvaje Virajai | Kaandhe Moonj Janeu Saajai ||
Sankar Suvan Kesri Nandan | Tej Prataap Maha Jag Bandan ||
Vidyaavaan Guni Ati Chatur | Raam Kaj Karibe Ko Aatur ||
Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya | Raam Lakhan Sita Man Basiya ||
Sookshma Roop Dhari Siyahin Dikhava | Vikat Roop Dhari Lank Jaraava ||
Bheem Roop Dhari Asur Sanhare | Raamchandra Ke Kaaj Sanvare ||
Laaye Sajivan Lakhan Jiyaaye | Shri Raghubir Harashi Ur Laaye ||
Raghupati Keenhi Bahut Badaai | Tum Mam Priya Bharat Sam Bhai ||
Sahas Badan Tumharo Yash Gaavein | Asa-Kahi Shripati Kanth Lagaavein ||
Sankadik Brahmadi Muneesa | Narad Sarad Sahit Aheesa ||
Yam Kubera Digpaal Jahan Te | Kavi Kovid Kahin Sake Kahan Te ||
Tum Upkaar Sugreevahin Keenha | Raam Milaaya Rajpad Deenha ||
Tumharo Mantra Vibheeshan Maana | Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jaana ||
Yug Sahastra Jojan Par Bhaanu | Leelyo Taahi Madhur Phal Jaanu ||
Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukha Maahi | Jaladhi Laanghi Gaye Achraj Naahi ||
Durgaam Kaj Jagat Ke Jeete | Sugam Anugrah Tumhre Te Te ||
Raam Duware Tum Rakhawaare | Hoat Na Aagya Binu Paisaare ||
Sab Sukh Lahen Tumhari Sharan | Tum Rakshak Kaahu Ko Darna ||
Aapan Tej Samharo Aape | Teenhon Lok Haank Te Kaape ||
Bhoot Pisaach Nikat Nahi Aave | Mahabir Jab Naam Sunaave ||
Naasai Rog Harai Sab Peera | Japat Nirantar Hanumat Beera ||
Sankat Se Hanuman Chhudaave | Man Kram Vachan Dhyan Jo Laave ||
Sub Par Raam Tapasvee Raaja | Tin Ke Kaaj Sakal Tum Saaja ||
Aur Manorath Jo Koi Laave | Sohi Amit Jeevan Phal Paave ||
Charon Yug Partap Tumhara | Hai Parsiddha Jagat Ujiyaara ||
Sadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhwaale | Asur Nikandan Raam Dulaare ||
Ashta Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Daata | Asvar Deen Janki Maata ||
Raam Rasayan Tumhare Paasa | Sadaa Raho Raghupati Ke Daasa ||
Tumhare Bhajan Raam Ko Paave | Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisraave ||
Ant-Kaal Raghubar Pur Jaai | Jahan Janma Hari Bhakt Kahai ||
Aur Devta Chitt Na Dharai | Hanumat Sei Sarva Sukh Karai ||
Sankat Kate Mite Sab Peera | Jo Sumirai Hanumat Balbeera ||
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosaai | Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Naai ||
Jo Shat Baar Paath Kar Koi | Chhootahi Bandhi Maha Sukh Hoi ||
Jo Yah Padhe Hanuman Chalisa | Hoy Siddhi Saakhi Gaureesa ||
Tulsidas Sadaa Hari Chera | Keejai Naath Hridaya Mah Dera ||
Doha
Pavan-Tanaya Sankat Harana, Mangal Murti Roop | Raam Lakhan Sita Sahit, Hriday Basahu Sur Bhoop ||
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Hanuman Chalisa in English with Meaning | English Hanuman Chalisa
Invocation: Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nij Manu Mukuru Sudhari |
Baranau Raghuvar Bimal Jasu, Jo Dayaku Phal Chari ||
Meaning: With the dust of the lotus feet of the Guru, I cleanse the mirror of my mind and then narrate the pure glory of Lord Rama, the best of the Raghu dynasty, which bestows the four fruits of life (Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha).
Buddhi Hin Tanu Janike, Sumirau Pavan-Kumar |
Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesh Bikaar ||
Meaning: Knowing myself to be ignorant, I meditate upon you, O Hanuman, the son of the Wind God. Grant me strength, wisdom, and knowledge and remove my miseries and impurities.
The Chalisa
- Jai Hanuman Gyan Guna Sagar, Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujagar
- Meaning: Victory to Hanuman, the ocean of wisdom and virtue, victory to the Lord of the monkeys who is well known in all three worlds.
- Ramdoot Atulit Bal Dhama, Anjani-Putra Pavansut Nama
- Meaning: You are the messenger of Lord Rama, the repository of immense strength, son of Anjani and the wind god.
- Mahabir Bikram Bajrangi, Kumati Nivaar Sumati Ke Sangi
- Meaning: Great hero, mighty and strong as lightning, the dispeller of wicked thoughts and companion of good sense and wisdom.
- Kanchan Baran Biraj Subesa, Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa
- Meaning: With a golden complexion, you are adorned with beautiful clothes, wearing earrings and curly hair.
- Hath Vajra Aur Dhvaja Birajai, Kandhe Moonj Janeu Sajai
- Meaning: You hold a thunderbolt and a flag in your hands, and wear the sacred thread made of munja grass across your shoulder.
- Shankar Suvan Kesari Nandan, Tej Pratap Maha Jag Vandan
- Meaning: You are the incarnation of Lord Shiva and the son of Kesari; your glory and majesty are revered by the whole world.
- Vidyavan Guni Ati Chatur, Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Atur
- Meaning: You are the master of knowledge, virtuous and wise, ever eager to carry out Lord Rama’s work.
- Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya, Ram Lakhan Sita Man Basiya
- Meaning: You delight in listening to the deeds of Lord Rama and dwell in the hearts of Rama, Lakshman, and Sita.
- Sukshma Roop Dhari Siyahin Dikhava, Vikat Roop Dhari Lank Jarava
- Meaning: Assuming a humble form, you appeared before Sita, and assuming a colossal form, you burnt Lanka.
- Bhima Roop Dhari Asur Sanhare, Ramachandra Ke Kaaj Sanvare
- Meaning: In your terrifying form, you destroyed demons and fulfilled the mission of Lord Rama.
- Laye Sajivan Lakhan Jiyaye, Shri Raghuvir Harashi Ur Laye
- Meaning: You brought the Sanjivani herb and revived Lakshman, and Lord Rama embraced you joyously.
- Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badai, Tum Mama Priya Bharat-Hi Sam Bhai
- Meaning: Lord Rama praised you greatly and said you are as dear to him as his brother Bharat.
- Sahas Badan Tumharo Yash Gaavai, As Kahi Shripati Kanth Lagaavai
- Meaning: Lord Rama declared that your glory would be sung by a thousand mouths and embraced you.
- Sankadik Brahmadi Muneesa, Narad Sarad Sahit Aheesa
- Meaning: Sanaka, Brahma, the sages, Narada, Saraswati, and the serpent king sing your glories.
- Jam Kuber Digpal Jahan Te, Kavi Kovid Kahin Sake Kahan Te
- Meaning: Yama, Kubera, and the guardians of the directions, poets, and scholars cannot describe your glory fully.
- Tum Upkar Sugrivahin Keenha, Ram Milaye Rajpad Deenha
- Meaning: You helped Sugriva by introducing him to Lord Rama, who then crowned him king.
- Tumharo Mantra Vibheeshan Maana, Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jaana
- Meaning: Vibhishana accepted your counsel and became the king of Lanka, known throughout the world.
- Yug Sahasra Yojan Par Bhanu, Leelyo Taahi Madhur Phal Janu
- Meaning: You swallowed the sun, which was thousands of miles away, mistaking it for a sweet fruit.
- Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukha Maahi, Jaladhi Langhi Gaye Acharaj Naahi
- Meaning: Holding Lord Rama’s ring in your mouth, you leaped across the ocean—no wonder.
- Durgaam Kaaj Jagat Ke Jete, Sugam Anugrah Tumhare Tete
- Meaning: All difficult tasks in the world become easy by your grace.
- Ram Duare Tum Rakhavare, Hot Na Aagya Bin Paisare
- Meaning: You are the guardian of Lord Rama’s door; no one can enter without your permission.
- Sab Sukh Lahen Tumhari Sarna, Tum Rakshak Kaahu Ko Darnaa
- Meaning: All comforts are attained by taking refuge in you, and when you protect, there is no cause for fear.
- Aapan Tej Samharo Aape, Teenhon Lok Hank Te Kanpe
- Meaning: Your own radiance is more than you can handle, and the three worlds tremble at your thunderous call.
- Bhoot Pisach Nikat Nahin Aave, Mahavir Jab Naam Sunave
- Meaning: Ghosts and evil spirits do not come near when one utters your name, O great hero.
- Nase Rog Harai Sab Peera, Japat Nirantar Hanumant Beera
- Meaning: Reciting your name continuously removes diseases and all pain, O brave Hanuman.
- Sankat Se Hanuman Chhudave, Man Kram Vachan Dhyan Jo Lave
- Meaning: Hanuman frees those from difficulties who remember him in thought, word, and deed.
- Sab Par Ram Tapasvee Raja, Tin Ke Kaaj Sakal Tum Saja
- Meaning: You fulfilled all the tasks of Lord Rama, the supreme ascetic king.
- Aur Manorath Jo Koi Lave, Soi Amit Jeevan Phal Pave
- Meaning: Whoever comes to you with any desire, that wish is fulfilled with an abundant life.
- Charon Yug Partap Tumhara, Hai Parsiddha Jagat Ujiyara
- Meaning: Your glory prevails across the four ages, and your fame radiates throughout the world.
- Sadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhavare, Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare
- Meaning: You are the protector of sages and saints, the destroyer of demons, and dear to Lord Rama.
- Ashta Siddhi Nav Nidhi Ke Data, Asa Bar Din Janaki Mata
- Meaning: You grant the eight siddhis (spiritual powers) and nine nidhis (types of wealth). This boon was given to you by Mother Sita.
- Ram Rasayan Tumhare Pasa, Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa
- Meaning: You hold the elixir of devotion to Rama, and always remain his servant.
- Tumhare Bhajan Ramko Pave, Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisrave
- Meaning: By singing your praises, one finds Lord Rama and forgets the sorrows of many lifetimes.
- Anth Kaal Raghupati Pur Jayee, Jahan Janma Hari Bhakta Kahai
- Meaning: At the end of life, one goes to the abode of Lord Rama and is born again as a devotee of Hari.
- Aur Devta Chitt Na Dharai, Hanumat Sei Sarva Sukh Karai
- Meaning: Even without adoring other deities, all happiness comes from devotion to Hanuman.
- Sankat Kate Mite Sab Peera, Jo Sumire Hanumat Balbeera
- Meaning: All difficulties are removed and all pains vanish for those who remember Hanuman the mighty.
- Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosai, Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Naai
- Meaning: Hail, hail, hail to you, Lord Hanuman! Please bless me like my Guru.
- Jo Shat Baar Path Kare Koi, Chhutehi Bandi Maha Sukh Hoi
- Meaning: Whoever recites this one hundred times is freed from bondage and enjoys great happiness.
- Jo Yah Padhe Hanuman Chalisa, Hoy Siddhi Sakhi Gaureesa
- Meaning: Whoever reads this Hanuman Chalisa gains spiritual perfection, with Lord Shiva as the witness.
- Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera, Keejai Nath Hriday Mah Dera
- Meaning: Tulsidas, the eternal servant of Lord Hari, prays, “O Lord, dwell in my heart forever.”
Concluding Doha: Pavantanaye Sankat Harana, Mangal Murti Roop |
Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit, Hriday Basahu Sur Bhoop ||
Meaning: O son of the Wind, remover of difficulties, embodiment of auspiciousness, may you, along with Rama, Lakshman, and Sita, reside in my heart.
This English transliteration and meaning should help you understand the devotion behind each verse of the Hanuman Chalisa.
Devotees often follow the Chalisa with the Hanuman Aarti. For more prayers to Hanuman, see our Hanuman shlokas with meanings and the story of who Hanuman is.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Hanuman Chalisa
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What is the Hanuman Chalisa?
The Hanuman Chalisa is a devotional hymn to Lord Hanuman of 40 chaupais, or four-line verses, opened by two dohas and closed by one, composed by the poet-saint Tulsidas in the Awadhi language in the 16th century. It is among the most widely recited Hindu prayers, sung daily by millions of devotees.
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Who wrote the Hanuman Chalisa?
The Hanuman Chalisa was written by Goswami Tulsidas, the 16th-century poet-saint who also composed the Ramcharitmanas, the Awadhi retelling of the Ramayana. Tulsidas names himself in the final chaupai, ‘Tulsidas sada Hari chera’, describing himself as the eternal servant of the Lord.
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Why is it called the Hanuman Chalisa?
Chalisa comes from the Hindi word chalis, meaning forty, because the Hanuman Chalisa contains 40 chaupais. The name has since been used for many similar forty-verse hymns to other deities, such as the Durga Chalisa and the Shiv Chalisa.
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What language is the Hanuman Chalisa written in?
The Hanuman Chalisa is written in Awadhi, an eastern dialect of Hindi spoken around Ayodhya and Lucknow, the same language Tulsidas used for the Ramcharitmanas. It is widely read in Devanagari script and in English transliteration, as on this page, for devotees who do not read Hindi.
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When should the Hanuman Chalisa be recited?
Devotees traditionally recite the Hanuman Chalisa on Tuesdays and Saturdays, the days considered most auspicious for Hanuman worship, and many recite it daily in the morning or evening. It is also recited in times of difficulty and on Hanuman Jayanti, the festival of Hanuman’s birth.
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How many times should the Hanuman Chalisa be recited?
Many devotees recite the Hanuman Chalisa once or several times a day, while some complete 7, 11 or 108 recitations as part of a vow. The Chalisa itself mentions reciting it a hundred times in the line ‘Jo shat baar paath kar koi’, which tradition links to release from bondage.
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What are the benefits of reciting the Hanuman Chalisa?
Devotees traditionally recite the Hanuman Chalisa for courage, protection, the removal of obstacles and peace of mind, and the hymn itself promises that difficulties vanish for those who remember Hanuman. These are devotional beliefs; recitation can be calming, but it is not a substitute for medical or mental-health care.
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Can the Hanuman Chalisa help with stress and anxiety?
Many devotees find that reciting the Hanuman Chalisa brings calm and courage, partly because slow, rhythmic recitation steadies the breath and focuses attention. It can support wellbeing as a spiritual practice, but it is not a treatment for anxiety or any other condition, which needs qualified professional care.
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What do the opening dohas of the Hanuman Chalisa mean?
The two opening dohas of the Hanuman Chalisa first honour the guru, whose blessing cleanses the mirror of the mind, and then pray to Hanuman, son of the wind god, for strength, wisdom and knowledge and for the removal of suffering. They set the devotional tone for the 40 chaupais that follow.
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Who is Lord Hanuman?
Lord Hanuman is a Hindu deity revered as the devoted servant of Lord Rama and a central figure in the Ramayana, in which he leaps across the ocean to Lanka to find Sita and carries a mountain to bring the Sanjeevani herb that revives Lakshmana. He is also called Anjaneya, Bajrang Bali, Pavanputra and Sankat Mochan.
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Can the Hanuman Chalisa be recited in English?
Yes. The Hanuman Chalisa can be recited from an English transliteration, which reproduces the original Awadhi sounds in Roman letters so devotees who cannot read Devanagari can chant the original words. Reading the English meaning alongside, as on this page, helps devotees understand each verse as they recite.
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What is the Hanuman Aarti?
The Hanuman Aarti is a separate devotional song, usually beginning ‘Aarti kije Hanuman Lala ki’, sung while waving a lamp before Hanuman’s image. Devotees commonly sing it immediately after reciting the Hanuman Chalisa, offering flowers, incense and a ghee lamp.
