Every deity you connect with, connects right back at you. But it is important to understand the meaning and essence of mantras and hymns we chant to draw them closer. The intent automatically shifts when we don’t do something just because we want to reap benefits but are genuinely invested in every action we take. The energy of Mars, the planet that gives us strength and ability to take actions, is channeled in the right direction every time we read Hanuman Chalisa. So, let us together read Hanuman Chalisa in english with meaning to not just read but also understand the essence of the Chaupai while chanting it.
Hanuman Chalisa in English with meaning
Doha Meaning in English
Shri Guru Charan Saroja-raj Nija man Mukura Sudhaari I take dust from the Lotus feet of my Guru to clean my mind to tell the glorious tale of Lord Ram.
Baranau Rahubhara Bimala Yashu Jo Dayaku Phala Chari He who is the Supreme of Raghuvanshi Dynasty. He who gives the four fruits of life (Dharma, Arth, Kama, Moksha).
Buddhiheen Tanu Janike Sumiroyo Pawan Kumar I am fully aware that I lack understanding and pray to Pawan Kumar
Bal Buddhi Bidya Dehu Mohi Harahu Kalesh Bikaar to give me wisdom, strength, and protect me from the problems that cause pain and obstacles.
Chaupai Meaning in English
Jai Hanuman Gyan Gunsagar Jai Kapis Teehun Lok Ujagar Victory to Lord Hanuman who is the ocean of wisdom. Victory to the one who illuminates three worlds.
Ramdoot Atulita Baldhama Anjani Putra Pawan Sutnama You are the messenger of the Lord Ram. The son of Pawan who is born of Anjani is the mightiest of all.
Mahaveer Bikram Bajrangi Kumati Nivar Sumati k Sangi You are strong like a thunderbolt, and you are with the ones who do good deeds.
Kanchan Barana Biraj Subesa Kanan Kundal Kunchita Kesa You shine in golden skin with beautiful attire, earrings, and curly thick hair.
Hath Vajra Aur Dwaja Biraje Kaandhe Moonje Janeu Sajhe Your hands behold a mace and a flag. A sacred thread lies on your right shoulder.
Shankarsuvana Kesari Nandan Tej Pratap Maha Jag Vandan You are an embodiment of Lord Shiva and the son of Kesari. The fire in you is limitless making the entire cosmos worship you.
Vidyavan Guni Ati Chatur Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Atur Your are the wisest and cleverest of all. You do the works of Lord Ram with utmost eagerness.
Prabhu Charita Sunibe Ko Rasiya Ram Lakkhan Sita Man Basiya You are always happy to know about the deeds of your Lord. Your love for Lord Ram, Laxman, and Mata Sita is instilled in your heart forever.
Sushma Roop Dhari Siyahi Dikhava Bikat Roop Dhari Lanka Jarawa You could resort in the tiny stature in front of Mata Sita, but transform into a mighty form to burn down Lanka.
Bheem Roop Dhari Asura Sanghare Ramchandra K Kaj Saware You represented the form of Bheema while killing the demons, to complete the deeds of Lord Rama.
Laaye Sanjeevan Lakhanji Aye Shree Raghubeer Harashiur Laaye You brought Sanjeevani for Laxman and pleased Lord Rama.
Raghupati Keenhi Bahut Badhai Tum Mum Priya, Bhartayi Sam Bhai He praised You and said You were like a brother to Him just as Bharata.
Sahas Badan Tumro Jas Gave Asakahi Sripathhi Kanth Lagave Thousands of creatures are chanting hymns of your glories as Lord Ram embraces you with a hug
Sankhadik Brahmadi Munisa Narad Sarada Sahita Aheesa You are embraced by sages like Sanka, Gods like Lord Brahma, Narada, the Divine Saraswati and Ahisa
Jam Kuber Digpal Jahate Kabhi Kobid Kahi Sake Kahan Te From Yama to Kubera, from the guardians of four quarters to the scholars and poets, all embrace you.
Tum Upkar Sugrivahi Kinha Ram Milaye Rajpad Dinha You have guided Sugriva by helping him meet Lord Rama and get back his Kingdom.
Tumro Mantra Vibhishan Maana Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jana Because of your advice Vibishan became the king of Lanka. The entire Universe knows about this.
Yug Sahastra Jojan Par Bhanu Leelyo Taahi Madhur Phal Janu You mistakenly ate the mighty sun that resides far far away thinking it is a red fruit
Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukh Mahi Jaladh Landhigaye Achraj Nahi You had Lord Ram's signet ring with you, no wonder how it was easy for you to cross the ocean
Durgam Kaj Jagat K Jete Sugam Anugrah Tumre Tete The burden of all difficult tasks feel light because of your kind grace.
Ram Duare Tum Rakhvare Hoth Na Agya Bin Paisare Everyone who wants to reach Lord Rama has to first go through You. With your permission they can as You are seated at the door that leads to Lord Rama.
Sab Sukh Lahe Tumhari Sarna Tum Rakshak Kahuko Darna The ones who choose You as shelter is always protected and never has to be scared of anything.
Aapan Tej Samharo Aape Teenhon Lok Hakh Te Kanpe Your strength and magnificence make you strong enough to stand alone. The three worlds tremble by Your roar.
Bhoot Pisach Nikat Nahi Ave Mahaveer Jab Naam Sunave No evil can come near me when I take Your name. The name of Mahaveer is enough for me to overcome every obstacle.
Naase Rog Hare Sab Peera Japat Nirantar Hanumat Beera All diseases, pain and suffering disappear when one recites the holy name of Hanuman.
Sankat Te Hanuman Churave Mann Kram Vachan Dhyan Jolave Those to remember Hanuman in their thoughts and deeds with sincerity and faith are relieved from all crises in life.
Sab Par Ram Tapasvi Raja Tinke Kaj Sakal Tum Saja All who hail Lord Ram as the Supreme Lord and king of penance, you ease their difficulty
Aur Manorath Joh Koi Lave Soyi Amit Jeevan Phal Paave The ones who come to You with their deepest manifestations receive undying results.
Charon Yug Partap Tumhara Hai Parasiddha Jagat Ujiyara All through four yugas your glory prevails far and wide. You are known and acclaimed throughout cosmos.
Sadhusant K Tum Rakhvare Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare You guard the saints. You are the destroyer of all evil and the beloved of Lord Rama.
Ashtasiddhi Nau Nidhi K Data Asvar Deen Janaki Mata You have been blessed by Mata Sita. You have the ability to grant eight forms of powers and nine types of wealth.
Ram Rasayan Tumre Paas aa Sada Raho Raghupati K Daasa Lord You have the power of ultimate devotion towards Lord Rama. Across births, it is you who will remain his most devoted disciple.
Tumre Bhajan Ram Ko Paave Janam Janam K Dukh Bisrave When someone chants your name, they get to meet Lord Rama through You and are free from agonies caused to them across lifetimes.
Antkal Raghuvar Purjayi Jahan Janma Hari Bhakt Kahayi With Your blessings one can go to the abode of Lord Rama and have eternal life.
Aur Devta Chitta Dharai Hanumat Se Sarva Sukh Karai There is no need to pray to any other God. Lord Hanuman provides all forms of comfort.
Sankat Kate, Mite Sab Pira Joh Sumire Hanumat Balbeera Lord Hanuman is so strong that he can destroy all forms of pain and agonies.
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Go Sai Kripa Karo Gurudev Ki Nai Oh Lord Hanuman, my praises be with You. Please bestow your grace upon us as you are our mighty Guru.
Joh Sat Bat Path Kar Koi Chutahi Bandhi Maha Sukh Hoi Whoever reads this Chalisa 100 times, will be free from all bondages and experience eternal bliss.
Joh Yeh Pade Hanuman Chalisa Hoye Sidhi Saakhi Gaurisa Whoever reads Hanuman Chalisa will be able to accomplish all their works. Lord Shiva will Himself oversee that this so happens.
Tulsidas Sadaa Hari Chera Kije Nath Hridaye Mahdera Oh Lord Hanuman, may I always remain a servant of Lord Rama and may You always be in my hearts, are the words of Tulsidas.
Doha Meaning in English
Pawana Tanaya Sankata Harana Mangala Murti Roop The son of Wind, destroys all troubles. You embody a holy soul of good fortune.
Ram Lakhhan Sita Sahit Hridaya Basahu Sur Bhup With Lord Rama, Sita, and Laxman, please stay in my heart forever.
Understanding the structure
Hanuman Chalisa is a Chaupai, a traditional Indian form of poetry that was ideally written in quatrain (verses of four lines). There are 40 verses in the Chalisa, including two dohas or couplets (two lines) at the beginning and the end of the Chaupai.
While the Chalisa was written for Lord Hanuman ji, the primary focus remains towards the devotion He has towards Lord Ram. Usually, devotees find the verse: “bhoot pishach nikat nahi aave, Mahabir jab naam sunaave” most prominent for self-protection to fight the fear of the unknown. However, what is interesting is how Hanuman ji is epitome of devotion and humbleness, the one who shrinks in size in front of the ones He reveres, while transforming into the mighty monkey God who once mistakenly ate the sun.
Standing in front of Bedi Hanuman Temple outside Jagannath Temple
Who wrote Hanuman Chalisa?
Hanuman Chalisa was written by Goswami Tulsidas, a saint, philosopher, and poet during the 16th century (between 1497 and 1623). He was a devotee of Lord Ram and composed work in Awadhi making his writing accessible to the masses.
Awadhi is an Indo-Aryan language that was predominant during that era in the region we now know as Uttar Pradesh. Tulsidas translated Ramayana in Awadhi and authored Ramcharitramanas and Hanuman Chalisa.
Story of Hanuman Chalisa
The origin of Hanuman Chalisa happened due to a string of interesting events during the time Mughal emperor Akbar was in reign. Unlike popular belief, Akbar was not fond of other religions apart from Islam and anybody encouraging Hinduism wasn’t accepted secularly. At the same time, Tulsidas was gaining popularity in Kashi, Varanasi, spreading the word of Lord Ram and doing miracles with His blessings.
One day a lady came crying to Tulsidas as her husband had just passed away. Tulsidas knew why she was there before she cried for help and asked everyone around to start chanting the name of Lord Ram. This led to the revival of the deceased and soon the stories of his miracles reached the courtroom of Akbar.
The emperor summoned Tulsidas and challenged him to prove that His God exists. Tulsidas, in his low demeanour firmly responded that Lord Ram does not show up on an emperor’s whims and fancies, he only visits his ardent devotees.
Taking this as a direct insult amidst a courtroom full of people, Akbar sentenced Tulsidas to imprisonment at Fatehpur Sikri. During his imprisonment, Tulsidas wrote the Hanuman Chalisa and read it every day for 40 days straight. At the end of 40 days, Fatehpur Sikri started trembling as an army of monkeys marched towards the prison creating havoc all around. The guards were puzzled and sent the news to Akbar. The emperor was advised to let the saint go as it was the only way to stop the monkey attack.
Tulsidas was released from imprisonment and Fatehpur Sikri went back to normalcy. The emperor realized his mistake and the event must have answered the question about the existence of the Supreme and protection towards His devotees.
AI image depicting Tulsidas ji writing Hanuman Chalisa inside prison
Significance of Hanuman Chalisa
Hanuman Chalisa with English translation enables us to understand the Chaupai easily. It elaborates the might, valor, and glory of Lord Hanuman. It is believed that reading the Chalisa bestows blessings upon devotees of Hanuman ji and Lord Ram.
But why is that so?
Well, the origin story of Hanuman Chalisa correlates with its significance. The enabling of writing the Hanuman Chalisa happened to Tulsidas ji when he was in a state of despair. Even while shackled behind bars he had faith in Lord Ram and wrote an ode to the ardent devotee of his prabhu. It is believed that when a person is in dire despair, if he chants the Hanuman Chalisa with utmost faith, he will see a shift in his life within 40 days of chanting.
Hanuman ji blesses his devotees by protecting them from illnesses and adversaries. In situations, where a devotee cannot experience change in their circumstances, they find the endurance to bear pain.
Lord Hanuman is considered the God of Life who increases one’s life force. He is also believed to be an energy that immediately responds to their devotees, because he is Chiranjeevi (immortal). Reading the Hanuman Chalisa every day can make a person fearless and enable them to have risk-taking abilities.
Hanuman mandir by one of the Ghats in Varanasi
Benefits of Hanuman Chalisa
If you’re still wondering if you should start reading Hanuman Chalisa or not, here are some benefits of incorporating it in your daily life:
- Energy shift: There is an instant shift in energy that you feel when you start chanting Hanuman Chalisa rapidly. It might not happen on the first day, but does happen gradually. The energy brings strength and increases potency to take quick actions.
- Confidence: Reading Hanuman Chalisa every day makes you more confident because it enables fearlessness in a person. It has the ability to make you positively aggressive if you can channel it in the right direction.
- Reduces anxiety: as you remember the valor of Hanuman ji through the verses, you attract his energy. His characteristics are opposite of the anxious, helping you relieve yours.
- Focus: Regular reading of Hanuman Chalisa accustoms our minds with the repetitiveness of a Chaupai. This helps us concentrate better in other tasks we do throughout the day.
- Grants blessings: Hanuman ji grants blessings to those who repeatedly remember him through chanting the Chalisa. He listens to everyone who calls upon him. Someone ardently following the Lord receives strength to fight or overcome any obstacle.
- Support: Unlike what most people think, deities don’t grant wishes, but they can become our biggest moral support. Hanuman ji can become your support system if you regularly remember him by reading Chalisa.
- Acquiring qualities of the Lord: an interesting reason why we feel drawn to deities is because we want to become like them. Reading Hanuman Chalisa every day pushes a person to become the likeness of the Lord. Characteristics of humbleness, commitment, strength, and devotion become a part of an individual’s character when they start reading it regularly.
Chanting Chalisa
Many people chant Hanuman Chalisa once a day, while others prefer chanting it seven times at once. In the verse, you will find: “Joh Sat Bat Path Kar Koi Chutahi Bandhi Maha Sukh Hoi,” the english translation to this part suggests that the person who reads it 100 times will be free of all bondages and experience eternal bliss. So, I believe in “to each his own.”
It is always advisable to read any form of religious text under the guidance of a Guru. Only a Guru can confirm if an individual should follow a certain kind of practice or not. However, if you are reading this far, you could share a connection with Lord Hanuman. This could be your sign to start hearing the Chalisa every day, if not chanting it.
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