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Hanuman devotional songs, often called Hanuman Chalisa, Hanuman Ashtakam, or Bajrang Baan, are sacred hymns dedicated to Lord Hanuman. The most famous and widely recited is the Hanuman Chalisa, a 40-verse (excluding the opening and closing couplets) devotional hymn written in Awadhi by Tulsidas.

Here are the lyrics to the Hanuman Chalisa, along with a brief explanation of its structure and meaning.

Hanuman Chalisa Lyrics (English Transliteration and General Meaning)

The Hanuman Chalisa is structured with two dohas (couplets) at the beginning, 40 chaupais (quadruplets), and one doha at the end.

Doha (Opening Couplets)

Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nij Man Mukur Sudhari |

Baranau Raghuvar Bimal Jasu, Jo Dayaku Phal Chari ||

Meaning: With the dust of the lotus feet of Sri Guru, I cleanse the mirror of my mind. I then narrate the pure glory of Lord Rama, who bestows the four fruits of life (Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha).

Buddhiheen Tanu Janike, Sumirau Pavan Kumar |

Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesh Vikar ||

Meaning: Knowing myself to be ignorant, I remember Hanuman, the son of the Wind God. Grant me strength, wisdom, and knowledge, and remove my afflictions and impurities.

Chaupais (40 Verses)

1. Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar | Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujagar ||

Meaning: Victory to Hanuman, ocean of wisdom and virtue. Victory to the Lord of monkeys, who illuminates the three worlds.

1. Ram Doot Atulit Bal Dhama | Anjani Putra Pavan Sut Nama ||

Meaning: Rama's messenger, abode of incomparable strength. Son of Anjani, known as the son of the Wind God.

1. Mahabir Bikram Bajrangi | Kumati Nivar Sumati Ke Sangi ||

Meaning: Great hero, mighty and strong as a thunderbolt. Remover of evil thoughts, companion of good sense.

1. Kanchan Baran Biraj Subesa | Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa ||

Meaning: Golden-complexioned, adorned in beautiful clothes. With earrings in his ears and curly hair.

1. Hath Bajra Aur Dhwaja Birajai | Kandhe Moonj Janeu Sajai ||

Meaning: A thunderbolt and a banner adorn his hands. A sacred thread (janeu) graces his shoulder.

1. Sankar Suvan Kesari Nandan | Tej Pratap Maha Jag Bandan ||

Meaning: Incarnation of Shiva, son of Kesari. Your valor and glory are revered throughout the world.

1. Vidyavan Guni Ati Chatur | Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Atur ||

Meaning: He is learned, virtuous, and extremely clever. Always eager to perform Lord Rama's tasks.

1. Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya | Ram Lakhan Sita Man Basiya ||

Meaning: He delights in listening to the Lord's stories. Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita reside in his heart.

1. Sukshma Roop Dhari Siyahi Dikhava | Vikat Roop Dhari Lanka Jarava ||

Meaning: He assumed a tiny form to show Sita. He took a formidable form to burn Lanka.

1. Bhim Roop Dhari Asur Sanhare | Ramchandra Ke Kaj Sanvare ||

Meaning: He took a gigantic form to destroy demons. He accomplished Lord Rama's tasks.

1. Lay Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye | Shri Raghuvir Harashi Ur Laye ||

Meaning: He brought the Sanjeevani herb and revived Lakshmana. Lord Rama embraced him joyfully.

1. Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badai | Tum Mam Priya Bharat Sam Bhai ||

Meaning: Lord Rama praised him greatly, saying, "You are as dear to me as my brother Bharat."

1. Sahas Badan Tumhro Jas Gaavai | As Kahi Shripati Kanth Lagavai ||

Meaning: Even the thousand-mouthed Sheshnaga sings your glories. Saying this, Lord Rama embraced him.

1. Sankadik Brahmadi Munisa | Narad Sharad Sahit Ahisa ||

Meaning: Sanaka and other sages, Brahma, Narada, Saraswati, and the serpent king sing your praises.

1. Jam Kuber Digpal Jahan Te | Kavi Kovid Kahin Sake Kahan Te ||

Meaning: Yama, Kubera, the guardians of directions, poets, and scholars cannot fully describe your glory.

1. Tum Upkar Sugrivahi Kinha | Ram Milay Rajpad Dinhan ||

Meaning: You helped Sugriva, uniting him with Rama and restoring his kingdom.

1. Tumhro Mantra Vibhishan Mana | Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jana ||

Meaning: Vibhishana heeded your advice. He became the King of Lanka, as all the world knows.

1. Jug Sahasra Jojan Par Bhanu | Lilyo Tahi Madhur Phal Janu ||

Meaning: You swallowed the sun, which is thousands of miles away, mistaking it for a sweet fruit.

1. Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukh Mahi | Jaladhi Langhi Gaye Achraj Nahi ||

Meaning: Carrying Lord Rama's ring in your mouth, you crossed the ocean; there is no wonder in that.

1. Durgam Kaj Jagat Ke Jete | Sugam Anugraha Tumhre Tete ||

Meaning: All difficult tasks in the world become easy by your grace.

1. Ram Duare Tum Rakhvare | Hot Na Agya Binu Paisare ||

Meaning: You are the guardian at Rama's door. No one can enter without your permission.

1. Sab Sukh Lahai Tumhari Sarna | Tum Rakshak Kahu Ko Darna ||

Meaning: All joys are found by taking refuge in you. When you are the protector, what is there to fear?

1. Aapan Tej Samharo Aapai | Teenon Lok Hank Te Kanpai ||

Meaning: You alone can control your splendor. The three worlds tremble at your roar.

1. Bhoot Pishach Nikat Nahi Avai | Mahabir Jab Naam Sunavai ||

Meaning: Ghosts and evil spirits do not come near, when the name of Mahabir is chanted.

1. Nasai Rog Harai Sab Pira | Japat Nirantar Hanuman Bira ||

Meaning: All diseases and pains are eradicated by continuously chanting the name of brave Hanuman.

1. Sankat Te Hanuman Chhudavai | Man Kram Bachan Dhyan Jo Lavai ||

Meaning: Hanuman rescues from distress those who meditate on him with mind, deed, and word.

1. Sab Par Ram Tapasvi Raja | Tin Ke Kaj Sakal Tum Saja ||

Meaning: Lord Rama is the ascetic king over all. You accomplished all his tasks.

1. Aur Manorath Jo Koi Lavai | Soi Amit Jivan Phal Pavai ||

Meaning: Whoever brings any other desire to you, receives the boundless fruit of life.

1. Charon Jug Partap Tumhara | Hai Parsiddh Jagat Ujiyara ||

Meaning: Your glory is celebrated throughout the four ages. Your fame illuminates the world.

1. Sadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhvare | Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare ||

Meaning: You are the protector of saints and holy men. Destroyer of demons, dear to Rama.

1. Asht Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Data | As Var Din Janaki Mata ||

Meaning: You are the bestower of eight siddhis (supernatural powers) and nine nidhis (treasures). Mother Janaki (Sita) granted you this boon.

1. Ram Rasayan Tumhre Pasa | Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa ||

Meaning: You possess the elixir of Rama's name. You always remain the servant of Lord Rama.

1. Tumhre Bhajan Ram Ko Pavai | Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisravai ||

Meaning: Through devotion to you, one attains Rama. One forgets the sorrows of many lifetimes.

1. Ant Kaal Raghuvar Pur Jai | Jahan Janma Hari Bhakta Kahai ||

Meaning: At the time of death, one goes to Rama's abode. And is born as a devotee of God.

1. Aur Devata Chitt Na Dharai | Hanumanat Sei Sarva Sukh Karai ||

Meaning: One need not remember any other deity. Hanuman alone bestows all happiness.

1. Sankat Katai Mitai Sab Pira | Jo Sumirai Hanumat Balbira ||

Meaning: All troubles are cut, and all pains vanish, for one who remembers the mighty Hanuman.

1. Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosain | Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Nai ||

Meaning: Victory, victory, victory to Lord Hanuman! Bestow your grace like a divine guru.

1. Jo Sat Bar Path Kar Koi | Chhutahi Bandi Maha Sukh Hoi ||

Meaning: Whoever recites this (Chalisa) a hundred times, is freed from bondage and attains great joy.

1. Jo Yah Padhe Hanuman Chalisa | Hoy Siddhi Sakhi Gaurisa ||

Meaning: Whoever reads this Hanuman Chalisa, attains success; Lord Shiva himself is witness.

1. Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera | Kije Nath Hriday Mah Dera ||

Meaning: Tulsidas is always a servant of the Lord. O Lord, make your abode in my heart.

Doha (Closing Couplet)

Pavan Tanay Sankat Haran, Mangal Murati Roop |

Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit, Hriday Basahu Sur Bhup ||

Meaning: O son of the Wind God, remover of troubles, embodiment of auspiciousness. Dwell in my heart, along with Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita, O King of Gods.

While the Hanuman Chalisa is the most prominent, other devotional songs like the Hanuman Ashtakam and Bajrang Baan also praise Lord Hanuman's strength, devotion, and virtues. These hymns are chanted for protection, strength, wisdom, and to overcome obstacles.