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The Hanuman Chalisa is a hymn in praise of Lord Hanuman, who is revered as a symbol of strength, courage, and devotion in Hindu mythology. It consists of 40 verses, or chaupais, which are recited by devotees to seek the blessings of Lord Hanuman.
Here are the English translations of each of the shlokas in the Hanuman Chalisa:
Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj: I bow to the lotus feet of my Guru
Nij mane mukure sudhar: I clean my mirror in the hope of a glimpse of my Lord
Barnau Raghuvar Bimal jasu: I sing the pure glory of Lord Rama, the best of the Raghu dynasty
Jo dayaku phal char: He who bestows the four fruits of life: dharma, artha, kama and moksha
Budhi heen tanu janike: I acknowledge my foolishness and lack of intellect
Sumirau pawan kumar bal budhi vidya dehu mohe: O Son of the Wind, please bless me with strength, wisdom, and knowledge
Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar: Victory to Hanuman, the ocean of knowledge and virtues
Jai Kapis tihun lok ujagar: Victory to the Monkey God, who illuminates the three worlds
Ram doot atulit bal dhamaa: The messenger of Lord Rama, who possesses immeasurable strength
Anjani-putra Pavan sut namaa: The son of Anjana, who is also known as the son of the Wind God
Mahavir Vikram Bajrangi: The great warrior, whose valor and strength are unparalleled
Kumati nivar sumati Ke sangi: He who destroys wickedness and aligns us with good intentions
Kanchan baran viraj subesa: He whose golden complexion is radiant and beautiful
Kanan kundal kunchit kesha: His ears adorned with beautiful earrings, and hair tied up in a bun
Haath bajra aur dhvaja biraje: He holds a mace and a flag, symbolizing his strength and victory
Shankar suvan kesari nandan: The son of Kesari and the devotee of Lord Shiva
Tej prataap maha jag vandan: Whose radiance and power are praised by the entire world
Vidyavaan guni ati chatur: Who is learned, virtuous, and extremely intelligent
Ram kaj karibe ko aatur: Who is always eager to serve Lord Rama
Prabhu charitra sunibe ko rasiya: Who delights in listening to the glories of Lord Rama
Ram Lakhan Sita man basyia: Who resides in the hearts of Lord Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita
Sukshma roop dhari Siyahi dikhawa: Who showed his subtle form to Sita in the Ashoka grove
Bikat roop dhari lanka jarawa: Who assumed a terrifying form and destroyed Lanka
Bhim roop dhari asur sanhare: Who assumed a giant form and destroyed the demons
Ramchandra ke kaaj sanware: Who fulfilled the tasks of Lord Rama
Laaye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye: Who brought the Sanjivani herb to revive Lakshmana
Shri Raghubir Harashi Ura Laaye : The king of Raghu Kula, Rama means to fill someone's (aka Hanuman)'s heart with happiness.
Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badaai: Lord Rama praised Hanuman greatly and blessed him with the boon of being worshipped by all
Tum Mama Priya Bharatahi Sam Bhai: Hanuman, you are dear to me like my own brother Bharata
Sahas Badan Tumharo Jas Gaave: The thousand-headed serpent, Adishesha sings your praises
Asa Kahi Shripati Kanth Laagave: Lord Rama embraced you and placed you on his chest, saying you are as dear to him as his own brother Lakshmana
Sankadik Brahmaadi Munisa: Even demigods like Sankadi, Brahma and sages like Narada admire you
Narad Sarad Sahit Ahrad Kaye: They all meditate upon you, reciting your name and glory
Jam Kuber Digpal Jahan Te: Even the god of death, Yama, Kubera and the guardians of the four directions fear and respect you
Vidyavaan Guni Ati Chaatur: You are learned, virtuous and extremely intelligent
Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Aatur: You are always eager to serve Lord Rama
Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya: You delight in listening to the glories of Lord Rama
Ram Lakhan Sita Man Basiya: You reside in the hearts of Lord Rama, Lakshmana and Sita
Sukshma Roop Dhari Siyahi Dikhaava: You showed your subtle form to Sita in the Ashoka grove
Rupa Gosvami Pada Yuga Laagi: Hanuman, the servant of Lord Rama, always remains at the lotus feet of his guru, Sri Rupa Gosvami. By reciting the Hanuman Chalisa, one can attain the blessings of Lord Hanuman and achieve success in all endeavors.
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