Understanding the Hanuman Chalisa in English with meaning will make its recitation much more effective for you. Did you know? According to the scriptures, while performing known recitations (such as the Chalisa, Stotra, Kavach, etc.), there are six such faults which, if committed, result in only limited benefits.
Shri Hanuman Chalisa with English meaning
One of these six faults is reciting the text without understanding its meaning. To remove this fault, you should continue reciting along with the meaning until you are able to recall and contemplate the meaning while reading each Doha or Chaupai.
Doha
Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nij Manu Mukuru Sudhari.
Baranaun Raghubar Bimal Jasu, Jo Dayaku Phal Chari.
Meaning: Cleansing the mirror of my mind with the dust of the lotus feet of my revered Guru, I describe the pure and unblemished glory of Shri Ram, who bestows all four fruits of life, Dharma (righteousness), Artha (prosperity), Kama (desires), and Moksha (liberation).
Buddhiheen Tanu Janike, Sumirau Pavan-Kumar.
Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesh Bikaar.
Meaning: Knowing myself to be devoid of wisdom, I remember Pavanputra Hanuman. O Hanuman! Grant me strength, intellect, and knowledge, and remove my sorrows and faults.
Chaupai
Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar, Jai Kapis Tihu Lok Ujagar.
Meaning: All glory to Lord Hanuman! You are the boundless ocean of wisdom and virtue. O Lord of the Vanaras, your divine fame shines across all three worlds.
Ramdoot Atulit Bal Dhama. Anjani-Putra Pavansut Nama.
Meaning: You are the messenger of Lord Rama and the abode of incomparable strength. You are known as the son of Mother Anjana and the son of the Wind God.
Mahabir Bikram Bajrangi. Kumati Nivaar Sumati Ke Sangi.
Meaning: You are a great hero, infinitely mighty and of a Vajrangi (thunderbolt-like) body. You are the destroyer of evil thoughts and a friend to those of good intelligence.
Kanchan Baran Biraj Subesa. Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa.
Meaning: Your golden-hued body is adorned with beautiful garments. You wear earrings in your ears and have curly hair.
Haath Bajra Au Dhwaja Birajai. Kandhe Moonj Janeu Sajai.
Meaning: In your hand, you hold a mace as mighty as the thunderbolt, and a sacred banner. The holy thread of munja rests upon your shoulder.
Shankar Suvan Kesari Nandan. Tej Pratap Maha Jag Bandan.
Meaning: You are an incarnation of Lord Shankar and the son of Kesari. Your glory and valour are revered throughout the entire universe.
Vidyavaan Guni Ati Chatur. Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Atur.
Meaning: You are learned, virtuous, highly skilled, and supremely intelligent. You are ever ready to carry out the divine works of Lord Rama.
Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya. Ram Lakhan Sita Man Basiya.
Meaning: You delight in hearing the divine deeds of the Lord. In your heart dwell Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita.
Sookshma Roop Dhari Siyahi Dikhava. Bikat Roop Dhari Lank Jarava.
Meaning: You assumed a very diminutive form and appeared before Sita. Then, taking on a fearsome form, you set Lanka ablaze.
Bheem Roop Dhari Asur Sanhare. Ramchandra Ke Kaj Sanvare.
Meaning: You assumed a fearsome form, destroyed the demons, and ensured the success of Rama’s divine mission.
Laye Sanjeevan Lakhan Jiyaye. Shree Raghubir Harashi Ur Laye.
Meaning: You brought the Sanjeevani herb and saved Lakshman’s life. Overjoyed, Shri Ram embraced you wholeheartedly.
Raghupati Keenhi Bahut Badhai. Tum Mam Priya Bharat Hi Sam Bhai.
Meaning: Lord Shri Ram greatly praised you and said, “You are as dear to Me as Bharata.”
Sahas Badan Tumharo Jas Gaave. As Kahi Shripati Kanth Lagave.
Meaning: The thousand-headed serpent Shesha sings your praises. Saying this, Lord Ram, consort of Lakshmi, drew you close to his heart.
Sanakadik Brahmadimunisa. Narad Sarad Sahit Ahisa.
Meaning: The sages Sankadika (Sanaka, Sanatana, Sanandana, and Sanatkumara), Lord Brahma and the other deities, the sage Narada, Mother Saraswati, and the divine Sheshanaga —
Yam Kuber Digpal Jahan Te. Kavi Kovid Kahi Sake Kahan Te.
Meaning: Even Yamaraja (the god of death), Kubera (the lord of wealth) and the guardians of the ten directions are unable to describe your glory. How then can poets, scholars, and learned sages ever comprehend the full extent of your greatness?
Tum Upkar Sugreevahin Keenha. Ram Milaye Rajpad Deenha.
Meaning: You did Sugriva a great favour by introducing him to Lord Shri Ram and securing for him the throne.
Tumharo Mantra Vibheeshan Mana. Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jana.
Meaning: Similarly, Vibhishana also followed your advice, which led to him becoming the king of Lanka. The whole world knows this.
Jug Sahasra Jojan Par Bhanu. Leelyo Taahi Madhur Phal Janu.
Meaning: You mistook the sun god for a sweet fruit and swallowed him, who is at a distance of a thousand yuga-yojanas.
Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukh Maahi. Jaladhi Langhi Gaye Acharaj Naahi.
Meaning: It is no surprise that, having placed Lord Ram’s ring in your mouth, you crossed the hundred-yojana sea.
Durgam Kaj Jagat Ke Jete. Sugam Anugrah Tumhare Tete.
Meaning: By your grace, all the difficult tasks in the world become easy.
Ram Dware Tum Rakhware. Hot Na Aagya Binu Paisare.
Meaning: You are the gatekeeper of Rama. No one may enter without your permission; indeed, the sight of Lord Rama is only possible with your blessing.
Sab Sukh Lahai Tumhari Sarna. Tum Rakhshak Kahu Ko Darna.
Meaning: He who takes refuge in you finds all happiness. He whom you protect fears no one.
Aapan Tej Samharo Aapai. Teenon Lok Haank Te Kaapai.
Meaning: Only you can control your own power. At the mere roar of yours, the three worlds tremble.
Bhoot Pishaach Nikat Nahin Aavai. Mahaveer Jab Naam Sunavai.
Meaning: When anyone utters the name of the Mahaveer Hanuman, ghosts and evil spirits do not even come near them.
Naasai Rog Harai Sab Peera. Japat Nirantar Hanumat Beera.
Meaning: By constantly chanting the name of Hanuman Veer, diseases are destroyed, and all suffering is dispelled.
Sankat Te Hanuman Chhudavai. Man Kram Vachan Dhyan Jo Lavai.
Meaning: Hanuman rescues anyone who, with a sincere heart, remembers him through thought, deed, speech and meditation.
Sab Par Ram Tapasvi Raja. Tin Ke Kaj Sakal Tum Saja.
Meaning: The ascetic King Shri Ram is the supreme. You had effortlessly accomplished all his deeds as well.
Aur Manorath Jo Koi Lavai. Sohi Amit Jeevan Phal Pavai.
Meaning: If anyone asks you for their wish, they will receive boundless fruit in their life.
Charon Jug Partap Tumhara. Hai Parasiddh Jagat Ujiyaara.
Meaning: It is renowned throughout the world that your glory prevails in all the four ages (Satya Yuga, Tretā Yuga, Dvāpara Yuga and Kali Yuga).
Sadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhware. Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare.
Meaning: You are the protector of saints and sages, the destroyer of demons, and beloved of Lord Shri Rama.
Ashta Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Data. As Bar Deen Janaki Mata.
Meaning: Mother Sita granted you the eight siddhis and the nine nidhis to bestow on anyone.
Ram Rasayan Tumhare Paasa. Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Daasa.
Meaning: You possess the nectar of devotion to Rama. May you always remain a servant of Shri Rama.
Tumhare Bhajan Ram Ko Paavai. Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisraavai.
Meaning: Those who chant your (Hanuman’s) hymn or remember you attain Rama and forget all the sorrows of countless births.
Ant Kaal Raghubar Pur Jaayi. Jahan Janm Hari Bhakt Kahayi.
Meaning: And after death, they go to Ram’s abode (Saket). And if they are ever born again, they will be called devotees of Ram.
Aur Devta Chitt Na Dharai. Hanumat Sei Sarb Sukh Karai.
Meaning: By worshipping only Shri Hanuman Ji, without worshipping any other deity, one attains all happiness.
Sankat Katai Mitai Sab Peera. Jo Sumirai Hanumat Balbeera.
Meaning: All his troubles and sufferings vanish for the one who remembers Hanuman, the valiant hero of strength.
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosai. Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Naai.
Meaning: Long live you, long live you, long live you! Lord Hanuman! Please bestow your grace upon us as our guru.
Jo Sat Baar Paath Kar Koi. Chhoothahi Bandi Maha Sukh Hoi.
Meaning: Whoever recites the Hanuman Chalisa a hundred times is freed from all bonds and attains great happiness.
Jo Yah Padhe Hanuman Chalisa. Hoye Siddh Sakhi Gaurisa.
Meaning: Whoever recites the Hanuman Chalisa attains siddhi. Lord Shiva is a witness to this.
Tulsi Das Sada Hari Chera. Keejai Naath Hriday Mah Dera.
Meaning: May Tulsidas ever remain the servant of Shri Ram. O Lord, dwell within my heart.
Doha
Pavan Tanay Sankat Haran, Mangal Moorati Roop.
Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit, Hriday Basahu Sur Bhoop.
Meaning: O son of the wind, you who dispel calamities and are a form of auspiciousness. O lord of the gods! May you dwell in our hearts along with Rama, Lakshmana and Sita.
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