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-Surya Pillai
There are many heroes in Hinduism, ranging from Arjun to Rama yet none stand out as much as Hanuman, the monkey god, for his unparalleled devotion to his lord. Hanuman was the greatest of Rama’s knights, prepared to dive into the depths of the demon kingdom just to rescue his lord’s wife. He is a paragon of virtue, selflessness, and dedication. There have been many tales of his adventures and heroics. In time, prayers and chants have been devoted to his name yet none stand out more than the Hanuman Chalisa.
The Hanuman Chalisa, true to its name, is a hymn devoted to Lord Hanuman comprising 40 verses. It is one of the most famous and widely recited prayers in Hinduism, developed by the famous poet Tulsidas in the 16th century. Chalisa stands for 40 in Hindi, hence the name is quite self-explanatory. Each verse of the Hanuman Chalisa praises the virtues, exploits, and divine qualities of Lord Hanuman, highlighting his strength, courage, wisdom, devotion, and selflessness. The hymn recounts various episodes from the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana, where Hanuman played a crucial role in aiding Lord Rama in his quest to rescue his wife, Sita, from the demon king Ravana.
The Hanuman Chalisa holds a special place in Hindu devotional literature and is revered by millions of devotees worldwide. Its timeless verses continue to inspire and uplift people of all ages, backgrounds, and beliefs, providing solace, inspiration, and spiritual guidance in times of joy, adversity, and uncertainty. There are numerous reasons to chant the Hanuman Chalisa. Rigorous recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa is said to be able to resolve financial pressure. The hymn states Hanuman to be the giver of Ashtasiddhi and Navaniddhi. This means that a loyal devotee of Hanuman will be blessed with 8 achievements and 9 fortunes. Simply reciting the Hanuman Chalisa in times of economic crisis will show great improvement and allow you to find new solutions to your problems. The hymn is recommended to be chanted daily with the first chant being on Tuesday as it is the Lord’s preferred day.
School students also receive tremendous benefits from reciting the Hanuman Chalisa. It is for this reason that many students can be seen at Hanuman temples on Tuesday mornings, to offer their prayers and devotion to find success in their lives. The reason students benefitted from the Hanuman Chalisa is that Lord Hanuman himself was an extremely dedicated figure, who devoted all parts of himself to his goal and spared no time for anything else. Aspects such as this are necessary among students.
Hanuman is one of the strongest knights of Hinduism, a great warrior, fearless, dedicated, and highly intelligent. His adventures and fables are inspirational and show the great strength of his character. The Hanuman Chalisa uplifts and strengthens anyone who sings it, for they also gain the strength of Hanuman to take on their burdens face-front. Overall, for many devotees, chanting the Hanuman Chalisa is not just a religious practice but a deeply meaningful and transformative experience that brings them closer to their faith and the divine presence of Lord Hanuman.
Reciting Hanuman Chalisa 108 times for some period is believed to increase concentration and devotion and help in achieving fruitful results. Moreover, chanting the Chalisa with profound devotion and unwavering faith is believed to protect the devotee from all forms of negativity, malevolence, and physical ailments.
Here is the Hanuman Chalisa for you to recite.
दोहा
श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज, निजमन मुकुरु सुधारि। बरनउं रघुबर बिमल जसु, जो दायक फल चारि।।
बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके, सुमिरौं पवन-कुमार। बल बुधि बिद्या देहु मोहिं, हरहु कलेस बिकार।।
चौपाई
जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुन सागर। जय कपीस तिहुं लोक उजागर।।
राम दूत अतुलित बल धामा। अंजनि-पुत्र पवनसुत नामा।।
महाबीर बिक्रम बजरंगी। कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी।।
कंचन बरन बिराज सुबेसा। कानन कुण्डल कुँचित केसा।।
हाथ बज्र औ ध्वजा बिराजे। कांधे मूंज जनेउ साजे।।
शंकर सुवन केसरी नंदन। तेज प्रताप महा जग वंदन।।
बिद्यावान गुनी अति चातुर। राम काज करिबे को आतुर।।
प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया। राम लखन सीता मन बसिया।।
सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सियहिं दिखावा। बिकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा।।
भीम रूप धरि असुर संहारे। रामचन्द्र के काज संवारे।।
लाय सजीवन लखन जियाये। श्री रघुबीर हरषि उर लाये।।
रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बड़ाई। तुम मम प्रिय भरतहि सम भाई।।
सहस बदन तुम्हरो जस गावैं। अस कहि श्रीपति कण्ठ लगावैं।।
सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीसा। नारद सारद सहित अहीसा।।
जम कुबेर दिगपाल जहां ते। कबि कोबिद कहि सके कहां ते।।
तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीन्हा। राम मिलाय राज पद दीन्हा।।
तुम्हरो मंत्र बिभीषन माना। लंकेश्वर भए सब जग जाना।।
जुग सहस्र जोजन पर भानु। लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू।।
प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं। जलधि लांघि गये अचरज नाहीं।।
दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते। सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते।।
राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे। होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे।।
सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना। तुम रच्छक काहू को डर ना।।
आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै। तीनों लोक हांक तें कांपै।।
भूत पिसाच निकट नहिं आवै। महाबीर जब नाम सुनावै।।
नासै रोग हरे सब पीरा। जपत निरन्तर हनुमत बीरा।।
संकट तें हनुमान छुड़ावै। मन क्रम बचन ध्यान जो लावै।।
सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा। तिन के काज सकल तुम साजा।।
और मनोरथ जो कोई लावै। सोई अमित जीवन फल पावै।।
चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा। है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा।।
साधु संत के तुम रखवारे।। असुर निकन्दन राम दुलारे।।
अष्टसिद्धि नौ निधि के दाता। अस बर दीन जानकी माता।।
राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा। सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा।।
तुह्मरे भजन राम को पावै। जनम जनम के दुख बिसरावै।।
अंत काल रघुबर पुर जाई। जहां जन्म हरिभक्त कहाई।।
और देवता चित्त न धरई। हनुमत सेइ सर्ब सुख करई।।
सङ्कट कटै मिटै सब पीरा। जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा।।
जय जय जय हनुमान गोसाईं। कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाईं।।
जो सत बार पाठ कर कोई। छूटहि बन्दि महा सुख होई।।
जो यह पढ़ै हनुमान चालीसा। होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा।।
तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा। कीजै नाथ हृदय महं डेरा।।
दोहा
पवनतनय संकट हरन, मंगल मूरति रूप।
राम लखन सीता सहित, हृदय बसहु सुर भूप।।
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