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श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज, निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि। बरनऊं रघुबर बिमल जसु, जो दायकु फल चारि।।
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॥ श्री हनुमते नमः ॥
Read the Hanuman Chalisa in Roman letters, with the opening dohas, the main verses and the closing prayer. This English page is a transliteration for readers who prefer the Latin alphabet; it is not a line-by-line English translation. Use the language links to compare the same prayer with the Hindi text or another script.
Hanuman Chalisa at a glance
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- Structure
- Two opening dohas, 40 chaupais, closing doha
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- Localized thematic summary, prepared with machine assistance
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Complete Hanuman Chalisa reading
Opening dohas
Shri Guru Charan Saroj raj, Nij man Mukur sudhari
Barnau Raghuvar Bimal Jasu ,Jo Dayaku Phal Chari
Budhee heen Tanu Janike, Sumirow Pavan Kumar
Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehoo Mohi, Harahu Kalesh Bikaar
Forty chaupais
- Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar
Jai Kapis tihun lok ujagar - Ram doot atulit bal dhama
Anjani putra Pavan sut nama - Mahabir vikram Bajrangi
Kumati nivar sumati Ke sangi - Kanchan varan viraj subesa
Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesha - Hath Vajra Aur Dhwaja Viraje
Kaandhe moonj janeu saaje - Sankar suvan kesri Nandan
Tej prataap maha jag vandan - Vidyavaan guni ati chatur
Ram kaj karibe ko aatur - Prabhu charitra sunibe ko rasiya
Ram Lakhan Sita man Basiya - Sukshma roop dhari Siyahi dikhava
Vikat roop dhari lank jalava - Bhim roop dhari asur sanhare
Ramachandra ke kaj sanvare - Laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye
Shri Raghuvir Harashi ur laye - Raghupati Kinhi bahut badai
Tum mama priya Bharat-hi-sam bhai - Sahas badan tumharo yash gaave
As kahi Shripati kanth lagaave - Sankadhik Brahmaadi Muneesa
Narad Sarad sahit Aheesa - Yam Kuber Dikpaal Jahan te
Kavi kovid kahi sake kahan te - Tum upkar Sugreevahin keenha
Ram milaye rajpad deenha - Tumhro mantra Vibheeshan maana
Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab jag jana - Yug sahasra yojan par Bhanu
Leelyo tahi madhur phal janu - Prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahee
Jaladhi langhi gaye achraj nahee - Durgam kaj jagat ke jete
Sugam anugraha tumhre tete - Ram duwaare tum rakhvare
Hot na agya binu paisare - Sab sukh lahai tumhari sarna
Tum rakshak kahu ko darna - Aapan tej samharo aapai
Teenon lok hank te kanpai - Bhoot pisaach Nikat nahin aavai
Mahavir jab naam sunavai - Nase rog harae sab peera
Japat nirantar Hanumat beera - Sankat se Hanuman chhudavai
Man Kram Vachan dhyan jo lavai - Sab par Ram tapasvee raja
Tin ke kaj sakal Tum saja - Aur manorath jo koi lavai
Soi amit jeevan phal pavai - Charon jug partap tumhara
Hai parsiddh jagat ujiyara - Sadhu Sant ke tum Rakhware
Asur nikandan Ram dulare - Ashta siddhi nav nidhi ke data
As var deen Janki mata - Ram rasayan tumhare pasa
Sada raho Raghupati ke dasa - Tumhare bhajan Ram ko pavai
Janam janam ke dukh bisraavai - Antkaal Raghuvar pur jayee
Jahan janam Hari Bhakt Kahayee - Aur Devta Chitt na dharahin
Hanumat sei sarv sukh karahin - Sankat kate mite sab peera
Jo sumirai Hanumat Balbeera - Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosain
Kripa Karahun Gurudev ki nayin - Jo shat bar path kare koi
Chhutahin bandi maha sukh hoi - Jo yeh padhe Hanuman Chalisa
Hoye siddhi saakhi Gaureesa - Tulsidas sada hari chera
Keejai Nath Hriday mahn dera
Closing doha
Pavan Tanay Sankat Harana Mangala Murati Roop
Ram Lakhan Sita Sahita Hriday Basahu Soor Bhoop
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Transliteration, translation and meaning
A transliteration represents the sounds of the original words using another alphabet. It helps you follow a recitation, but does not explain every word. The Hanuman Chalisa is traditionally attributed to Goswami Tulsidas and contains forty main verses in praise of Hanuman. Spellings in Roman letters can differ between editions, so compare unfamiliar words with the Hindi version and a trusted recitation. The source note below offers a separate reference for study.
MEANING & READING GUIDE
Hanuman Chalisa: reading and meaning
This page offers a reading version of the original prayer and a concise explanation of its themes. A transliteration changes the script used to represent the words. A translation explains their meaning. These are different tools for study.
Opening prayer
The speaker remembers the teacher, prepares the mind to praise Rama, and asks Hanuman for strength, wisdom and clear understanding. The opening expresses humility rather than a claim of personal knowledge.
Wisdom, courage and service
The first verses praise Hanuman as a source of wisdom and noble qualities, a messenger of Rama and a devoted servant. Strength is joined with good judgment, learning and readiness to help.
Hanuman in the Ramayana
The prayer recalls finding Sita, crossing to Lanka and bringing the life-restoring herb for Lakshmana. Rama praises Hanuman for his service. The verses also recall his help to Sugriva and Vibhishana. These episodes express devotion through action.
Trust and remembrance
The middle verses describe the devotee taking refuge in Hanuman, remembering him during difficulty and looking to him as a protector. Statements about removing fear, suffering and obstacles belong to the devotional language of the prayer; they are not medical advice or a promise of a particular result.
Devotion to Rama
The later verses connect devotion to Hanuman with remembrance of Rama. The speaker asks for help, grace and a heart devoted to service. The final verses include Tulsidas expressing his wish to remain a servant of the Lord.
Closing prayer
The concluding doha asks Hanuman, together with Rama, Lakshmana and Sita, to dwell in the devotee’s heart. This completes the prayer with remembrance and devotion.
How to use this page
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Translation note
This is a concise, machine-assisted explanation of the prayer’s themes, not a complete scholarly commentary or a word-for-word translation. Newly prepared script conversions may differ from traditional printed editions. Please report a specific text or translation error with a trusted reference through the Contact Us page.
Machine-assisted summary of the prayer’s themes, not a verse-by-verse scholarly translation. Please report a correction with a trusted reference.
Questions about this reading
Is this a translation of the prayer?
The verses preserve the original devotional wording in the selected script. The separate meaning section summarizes its themes in the reading language. It is not a word-for-word translation.
How many verses are in Hanuman Chalisa?
The main prayer has forty chaupais, preceded by two opening dohas and followed by a closing doha. Read these parts in order.
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How does this differ from Bajrang Baan?
Hanuman Chalisa and Bajrang Baan are separate prayers. Use the related-reading link for Bajrang Baan in the same language.
Who checks the translated meanings?
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