Hanuman Chalisa
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Hanuman
Deity in a flying pose, at Neem Karoli Baba temple in Taos (New Mexico) |
sri
guru carana saroj raja nija mana mukura sudhar,
varanaun
raghuvara vimala yasa, yo dayaka phala chara
"Having
cleaned the mirror of my mind with the dust from the lotus feet of my Guru, I
sing the pure glories of Lord Ramachandra, who bestows the four fruits of life:
religion, wealth, pleasure and liberation."
buddhina
tanu janike sumiraun pavana kumara,
bala
buddhi vidya dehu mohin, harau klesa vikara
"As
I know I am an ignorant fool, I meditate on the Son of Wind, Hanuman, and pray
him to give me strength, wisdom and knowledge, purifying me from all defects and
bad things."
siyavara
ramachandra ki jaya,
pavanasuta
hanumana ki jaya,
umapati
mahadeva ki jaya
"All
glories to Mother Sita, all glories to Lord Ramachandra, all glories to the Son
of the Wind, Hanuman, all glories to Lord Shiva, consort of Parvati."
jaya
hanumana jnana guna sagara, jaya kapisa tihun loka ujagara,
rama
duta atulita bala dhama, anjani putra pavana suta nama
"Glory
to Hanuman, ocean of knowledge and good qualities. Glory to the lord of the Vanaras.
His fame echoes through the three worlds. Glory to the divine messenger and servant
of Sri Rama! He is known as Pavana Suta, son of the Wind and Mother Anjana, and
his prowess is invincible."
mahavira
vikrama bajarangi kumati nivara sumati ke sangi,
kanchana
varana viraja suvesa, kanana kundala kunchita kesa
"O
Hanuman, you have unlimited courage and strength, you destroy ignorance and grant
wisdom. Your complexion is golden, your hair is curly and you wear ear-rings."
hatha
bajur aru dhvaja virajai, kandhe munja janeu sajai,
sankara
suvana kesari nandana, tej pratapa maha jaga vandana
"In
one hand you hold the divine Vajra weapon, in the other you have the flag with
your emblem. Your shoulder is decorated with the holy thread. You are the son
of Lord Shiva and Mother Keshari. Your great prowess is famous all over the world."
vidyavan
guni ati chatur, rama kaja karive ko atur,
prabhu
charitra sunive ko rasiya, rama lakshmana sita mana basiya
"You
have the greatest wealth of divine knowledge. You are virtuous and intelligent,
always ready to serve Lord Rama, and your greatest pleasure is listening to His
glories. Rama, Laksmana and Sita always reside in your heart."
suksma
rupa dhari siyahin dikhava, vikata rupa dhari lanka jarava,
bhima
rupa dhari asura sanhare, ramachandra ke kaja sanvare
"You
appeared before Sita in a very small form, but you burned Lanka with a terrifying
form and a killed the demons with a gigantic form. In this way you always serve
Lord Rama."
lae
sanjivana lakhan jiyaye sri raghuvira harshi ura laye,
raghupati
kinhi bahuta badai, tum mama priya bharatai sama bhai
"You
brought the medicinal herb to revive Lakshmana, and overcome with joy Rama embraced
you and glorified you, saying that He loves you as much as He loves His own brother
Bharata."
sahasa
vadana tumharo yasa gaven, asa kahi sripati kantha lagaven,
sanakadika
brahmadi munisa narada sarada sahita ahisa
"Sesanaga
with his thousands mouths is singing your glories: with these words, Rama embraced
you. Even the Kumaras, Narada, Sarasvati cannot complete describe your glories."
yama
kuvera digapala jahante kavi kovida kahi saken kahante,
tuma
upakara sugrivahin kinha rama milaya raja pada dinha
"Even
Yama, Kuvera, the lords of the directions, poets and sages are incapable of fully
describing your glories. You introduced Rama to Sugriva, causing him to become
the king of the Vanaras."
tumharo
mantra vibhisana mana lankesvara bhae saba jaga jana,
yuga
sahasra yojana para bhanu, lilyo tahi madhura phala janun
"By
following your advice, Vibhisana became the king of Lanka: everyone knows this.
You grabbed the sun, millions of kilometers away in the sky, taking it for a ripe
fruit."
prabhu
mudrika meli mukha mahin jaldi landi gaye acaraja nahin,
durgama
kaja jagata ke jete, sugama anugraha tumhare te te
"You
crossed the ocean keeping Rama's ring in your mouth as a token for Sita. You could
perform such a miraculous task because with your grace even impossible tasks become
possible and even easy."
rama
duare tuma rakhavere hot na ajna vinu paisare,
saba
sukha lahai tumhari sarana, tuma raksaka kahu ko darana
"You
always guard the door of Sri Rama, and without your permission no one can enter.
By taking shelter in you, all the joys of life are obtained, and one under your
protection has nothing to fear."
apana
teja samharo ape tinon loka hankate kanpe,
bhuta
pisacha nikata nahin ave, mahavira japa nama sunave
"Your
radiance is supreme, and the three worlds tremble when you move. You are the supreme
brahmachari, conserving your energy. By repeating the name of Hanuman, all the
ghosts and demons are chased away."
nashai
roga harai saba pira, japata nirantara hanumata vira,
sankata
se hanumana churavai, mana rama vachana dhyana jo lavai
"All
diseases and sufferings are destroyed by the constant repetition of the name of
Hanuman. One who meditates on him with his mind, heart and activities is saved
from all difficulties."
saba
para rama tapasvi raja tina ke kaja sakala tuma saja,
aur
manoratha jo koi lavai soy amita jivana phala pavain
"Rama
is the Lord of yoga, and all your actions are dedicated to Him. By your grace,
all desires are granted."
charon
yuga paratapa tumhara, hai parasiddhi jagata uyjiara,
sadhu
santa ke tum rakhavare, asura nikandana rama dulare
"In
all times, you are famous for your prowess and talents, your glories are spread
all over the universe. You protect the devotees and the sages, you destroy the
demons, and you are Rama's beloved."
asta
siddhi nava nidhi ke data, asa vara dina janaki mata,
rama
rasayana tumhare pasa, sada raho raghupati ke dasa
"Mother
Sita blessed you with the power to grant the eight spiritual perfections and the
nine material prosperities, and Sri Rama gave you the power to heal. You are always
His humble servant."
tumhare
bhajana rama ko pavai janma janma ke dukha visravai,
anta
kale raghupati pura jay, jahan janmen hari bhakta kahai
"By
meditating on you, one reaches Lord Rama, and eliminates the sufferings of many
lifetimes. After death, your devotee will reach the abode of Rama, where he will
always be a devotee of the Lord."
aur
devata chitta na dharai, hanumata sei sarva sukha karai,
sankata
harai mitai saba pira, jo sumire hanumata balavira
"The
other Devas do not care for the sufferings of the human beings: only Hanuman is
the source of all joys, and by remembering him all sufferings disappear."
jaya
jaya jaya hanumana gosain, kripa karau gurudeva ki nain,
yah
satavara patha kara jaya chhutahin band maha sukha hoy
"Victory
and glory to lord Hanuman! O divine Guru, bless us with your grace. By repeating
this mantra one hundred times, one is liberated by all problems and obtains unlimited
happiness."
jo
yaha parhai hanumana chalisa haya siddhi sakhi gaurisha,
tulasidasa
sada harichera kije natha hridaya mahana dera
"One
who repeats this song with the glories of lord Hanuman obtains all the spiritual
perfections. Tulasidasa, the eternal servant of the Lord, gives this promise in
the name of Mahadeva, the lord of Gauri. O lord, may you always reside in my heart."
pavanatanaya
sankata harana mangala murti rupa,
rama
laskmana sita sahita hridaya basahu sura bhupa
"O
Son of the Wind, you destroy all difficulties. Your form is all auspicious, and
you always reside in my heart together with Rama, Laksmana and Sita."
siyavara
ramachandra ki jaya,
pavana
suta hanumana ki jaya,
umapati
mahadeva ki jaya
"Glories
to Sita Rama, glories to lord Hanuman, son of the wind, and glory to Shiva Mahadeva,
husband of Uma!"
Om Sri
Hanumate Namah
Yatra
yatra raghunatha kirtanam;
Tatra tatra kritha masthakanjalim;
Bhaspavaari paripurna lochanam;
Maarutim namata raakshasanthakam
MEANING: We
bow to Maruti, Sri Hanuman, who stands with his palms folded above his forehead,
with a torrent of tears flowing down his eyes wherever the Names of Lord Rama
are sung.
See also:
Hanuman - the Personification
of Servitorship
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