The Hanuman Chalisa is a devotional hymn of 40 verses (chaupais) composed by Goswami Tulsidas in the 16th century. It is one of the most widely recited and loved prayers in the world, praising Lord Hanuman’s immense strength, wisdom, devotion, courage, and complete surrender to Lord Rama.
Below is the full text of Hanuman Chalisa followed by a clear, simple, and detailed English meaning / explanation of each verse.
॥ Doha ॥ (Opening Couplets)
Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nij Manu Mukuru Sudhari Barnau Raghuvar Bimal Jasu, Jo Dayaku Phal Chari
Meaning: After purifying the mirror of my mind with the dust of my Guru’s lotus feet, I describe the pure and spotless glory of Lord Rama — who grants the four fruits of life: dharma (righteousness), artha (wealth), kama (desires), and moksha (liberation).
Budhiheen Tanu Janike, Sumirau Pavan Kumar Bal Budhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesh Vikar
Meaning: Knowing myself to be lacking in intelligence, I meditate upon the Son of the Wind (Hanuman). Please grant me strength, intelligence, and knowledge, and remove all my afflictions and impurities.
॥ Chaupai ॥ (40 Verses with English Meaning)
- Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujagar
Meaning: Victory to Hanuman, the ocean of wisdom and virtue. Victory to the Lord of Monkeys, whose glory illuminates all three worlds. - Ram Doot Atulit Bal Dhama Anjani Putra Pavan Sut Nama
Meaning: You are the messenger of Rama, the abode of incomparable strength. You are the son of Anjana and known as the son of the Wind God. - Mahabir Bikram Bajrangi Kumati Nivar Sumati Ke Sangi
Meaning: Great hero of tremendous valor, body as strong as a thunderbolt. You remove evil thoughts and remain in the company of those who have good intellect. - Kanchan Baran Biraj Subesa Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa
Meaning: Your body is golden in color and radiantly beautiful. You wear earrings in your ears and your hair is curly. - Hath Bajra Au Dhvaja Biraje Kandhe Moonj Janeu Sajai
Meaning: In your hands shine the thunderbolt and a flag. On your shoulder is the sacred thread made of munja grass. - Shankar Suvan Kesari Nandan Tej Pratap Maha Jag Vandan
Meaning: You are the son of Lord Shiva and the beloved son of Kesari. Your splendor and glory are revered throughout the entire world. - Vidyavan Guni Ati Chatur Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Atur
Meaning: You are full of knowledge, virtuous, and extremely clever. You are always eager to carry out the work of Lord Rama. - Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya Ram Lakhan Sita Man Basiya
Meaning: You take great delight in listening to the divine story of the Lord. Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita reside forever in your heart. - Sukshma Roop Dhari Siyahi Dikhava Bikat Roop Dhari Lank Jarava
Meaning: Assuming a tiny form, you appeared before Sita. Taking a terrible form, you burned the city of Lanka. - Bhim Roop Dhari Asur Sanhare Ramchandra Ke Kaj Sanvare
Meaning: Assuming a gigantic form, you destroyed the demons. You skillfully accomplished all the tasks of Lord Ramachandra. - Laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye Shri Raghuvir Harshi Ur Laye
Meaning: You brought the life-restoring herb and revived Lakshmana. Lord Rama joyfully embraced you to His heart. - Raghupati Kinhin Bahut Badai Tum Mam Priya Bharat Hi Sam Bhai
Meaning: Lord Rama praised you greatly and said: “You are as dear to me as my brother Bharata.” - Sahas Badan Tumharo Yash Gavai As Kahi Shripati Kanth Lagavai
Meaning: Even the thousand-headed serpent Shesha sings your glory. Saying this, Lord Rama embraced you. - Sanakadik Brahmadi Munisa Narad Sarad Sahit Ahisa
Meaning: Sages like Sanaka, Brahma and other great rishis, Narada, Saraswati, and the king of serpents also sing your praises. - Yam Kuber Digpal Jahan Te Kabi Kobid Kahi Sake Kahan Te
Meaning: Even Yama, Kubera, and the guardians of the directions cannot fully describe your glory — how then can poets and scholars do so? - Tum Upkar Sugrivahi Kinha Ram Milay Raj Pad Dinha
Meaning: You rendered great help to Sugriva by uniting him with Rama and helped him regain his kingdom. - Tumharo Mantra Bibhishan Mana Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jana
Meaning: Vibhishana accepted your advice and became the king of Lanka — the whole world knows this. - Jug Sahasra Yojan Par Bhanu Leelyo Tahi Madhur Phal Janu
Meaning: As a child you jumped and swallowed the Sun, thinking it to be a sweet fruit, even though it was thousands of miles away. - Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukh Mahin Jaladhi Langhi Gaye Acharaj Nahin
Meaning: Carrying Lord Rama’s ring in your mouth, you crossed the ocean — this is no surprise for you. - Durgam Kaj Jagat Ke Jete Sugam Anugrah Tumhare Tete
Meaning: All the difficult tasks of the world become easy by your grace and blessings. - Ram Duware Tum Rakhvare Hot Na Aagya Binu Paisare
Meaning: You are the guardian at the door of Lord Rama. No one can enter without your permission. - Sab Sukh Lahai Tumhari Sarna Tum Rakshak Kahu Ko Darna
Meaning: Whoever takes refuge in you receives all happiness. When you are the protector, there is nothing to fear. - Apan Tej Tumharo Aapai Tinon Lok Hank Te Kanpai
Meaning: You alone can control your own immense power. Your roar makes all three worlds tremble. - Bhut Pisach Nikat Nahin Aavai Mahabir Jab Naam Sunavai
Meaning: Ghosts and evil spirits dare not come near when the name of the great hero Hanuman is chanted. - Nase Rog Harai Sab Pira Japat Nirantar Hanumat Bira
Meaning: All diseases are destroyed and all pain is removed by continuously chanting the name of the brave Hanuman. - Sankat Te Hanuman Chhudavai Man Kram Vachan Dhyan Jo Lavai
Meaning: Hanuman rescues from all troubles those who fix their mind, speech, and actions in meditation upon Him. - Sab Par Ram Tapasvi Raja Tin Ke Kaj Sakal Tum Saja
Meaning: Lord Rama is the king of all ascetics. You accomplish all their tasks perfectly. - Aur Manorath Jo Koi Lavai Soi Amit Jeevan Phal Pavai
Meaning: Whoever comes to you with any desire receives the boundless fruit of life (all wishes fulfilled). - Charon Yug Paratap Tumhara Hai Parsiddh Jagat Ujiyara
Meaning: Your glory shines in all four ages and is famous as a bright light in the entire world. - Sadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhvare Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare
Meaning: You are the protector of saints and sages, destroyer of demons, and the most beloved of Lord Rama. - Asht Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Data As Bar Deen Janaki Mata
Meaning: You are the giver of the eight supernatural powers and nine treasures — this boon was granted by Mother Janaki (Sita). - Ram Rasayan Tumhare Pasa Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa
Meaning: You possess the elixir of devotion to Rama. May you always remain the humble servant of Raghunath. - Tumhare Bhajan Ram Ko Pavai Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisravai
Meaning: Through devotion to you, one attains Lord Rama and forgets the sorrows of many lifetimes. - Ant Kal Raghuvar Pur Jayi Jahan Janam Hari Bhakt Kahayi
Meaning: At the time of death, one goes to the abode of Rama and in future births is born as a devotee of the Lord. - Aur Devta Chitt Na Dhareyi Hanumat Sehi Sarv Sukh Kareyi
Meaning: One who does not keep any other deity in mind and serves only Hanuman receives all happiness. - Sankat Katte Mitai Sab Pira Jo Sumirai Hanumat Balbira
Meaning: All difficulties are cut away and all pain is destroyed for the one who remembers the mighty hero Hanuman. - Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosain Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Nain
Meaning: Victory, victory, victory to Lord Hanuman! Please shower your grace upon me like a spiritual teacher. - Jo Sat Bar Path Kar Koi Chhootahi Bandi Maha Sukh Hoi
Meaning: Whoever recites this 100 times is freed from all bondage and experiences great happiness. - Jo Yah Padhe Hanuman Chalisa Hoy Siddhi Sakhi Gaurisa
Meaning: Whoever reads the Hanuman Chalisa attains spiritual powers — Lord Shiva (Gaurisa) is the witness. - Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera Kijai Nath Hriday Mah Dera
Meaning: Tulsidas is forever the servant of the Lord. O Master, please make your home in my heart.
Closing Doha
Pavan Tanay Sankat Haran Mangal Murti Roop Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit Hriday Basahu Sur Bhoop
Meaning: O Son of the Wind, remover of all difficulties, embodiment of auspiciousness — along with Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita, please reside in my heart, O King of the gods.
Jai Shri Ram Jai Hanuman