Hanuman Chalisa in English

Complete Hanuman Chalisa in Roman English with a simple English meaning.

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Hanuman Chalisa in English

This page provides the complete Hanuman Chalisa in Roman English for readers who cannot read Devanagari. It also includes a simple English meaning of the verses.

The Roman English text represents the traditional Hindi pronunciation using the English alphabet.

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Complete Hanuman Chalisa in Roman English

Doha
Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nij Manu Mukur Sudhari.
Baranau Raghubar Bimal Jasu, Jo Dayaku Phal Chari.

Buddhiheen Tanu Janike, Sumirau Pavan Kumar.
Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesh Vikar.
Chaupai 1
Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar,
Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujagar.
Chaupai 2
Ram Doot Atulit Bal Dhama,
Anjani Putra Pavan Sut Nama.
Chaupai 3
Mahavir Vikram Bajrangi,
Kumati Nivar Sumati Ke Sangi.
Chaupai 4
Kanchan Baran Biraj Subesa,
Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa.
Chaupai 5
Hath Bajra Aur Dhwaja Birajai,
Kandhe Moonj Janeu Sajai.
Chaupai 6
Shankar Suvan Kesari Nandan,
Tej Pratap Maha Jag Vandan.
Chaupai 7
Vidyavan Guni Ati Chatur,
Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Atur.
Chaupai 8
Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya,
Ram Lakhan Sita Man Basiya.
Chaupai 9
Sukshma Roop Dhari Siyahi Dikhawa,
Bikat Roop Dhari Lank Jarawa.
Chaupai 10
Bhim Roop Dhari Asur Sanhare,
Ramachandra Ke Kaj Sanware.
Chaupai 11
Laye Sajivan Lakhan Jiyaye,
Shri Raghubir Harashi Ur Laye.
Chaupai 12
Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badai,
Tum Mam Priya Bharat Hi Sam Bhai.
Chaupai 13
Sahas Badan Tumharo Jas Gaave,
As Kahi Shripati Kanth Lagave.
Chaupai 14
Sanakadik Brahmadi Munisa,
Narad Sarad Sahit Ahisa.
Chaupai 15
Jam Kuber Digpal Jahan Te,
Kavi Kovid Kahi Sake Kahan Te.
Chaupai 16
Tum Upkar Sugrivahi Kinha,
Ram Milaye Rajpad Dinha.
Chaupai 17
Tumharo Mantra Vibhishan Mana,
Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jana.
Chaupai 18
Jug Sahastra Yojan Par Bhanu,
Leelyo Tahi Madhur Phal Janu.
Chaupai 19
Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukh Mahi,
Jaladhi Langhi Gaye Acharaj Nahi.
Chaupai 20
Durgam Kaj Jagat Ke Jete,
Sugam Anugrah Tumhare Tete.
Chaupai 21
Ram Duware Tum Rakhvare,
Hot Na Agya Binu Paisare.
Chaupai 22
Sab Sukh Lahai Tumhari Sarna,
Tum Rakshak Kahu Ko Darna.
Chaupai 23
Aapan Tej Samharo Aapai,
Teenon Lok Hank Te Kanpai.
Chaupai 24
Bhoot Pishach Nikat Nahi Aavai,
Mahavir Jab Naam Sunavai.
Chaupai 25
Nasai Rog Harai Sab Peera,
Japat Nirantar Hanumat Beera.
Chaupai 26
Sankat Te Hanuman Chhudavai,
Man Kram Vachan Dhyan Jo Lavai.
Chaupai 27
Sab Par Ram Tapasvi Raja,
Tin Ke Kaj Sakal Tum Saja.
Chaupai 28
Aur Manorath Jo Koi Lavai,
Soi Amit Jivan Phal Pavai.
Chaupai 29
Charon Jug Partap Tumhara,
Hai Parsiddh Jagat Ujiyara.
Chaupai 30
Sadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhvare,
Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare.
Chaupai 31
Ashta Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Data,
As Var Dinh Janaki Mata.
Chaupai 32
Ram Rasayan Tumhare Pasa,
Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa.
Chaupai 33
Tumhare Bhajan Ram Ko Pavai,
Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisravai.
Chaupai 34
Ant Kaal Raghubar Pur Jai,
Jahan Janma Hari Bhakt Kahai.
Chaupai 35
Aur Devta Chitt Na Dharai,
Hanumat Sei Sarva Sukh Karai.
Chaupai 36
Sankat Kate Mite Sab Peera,
Jo Sumirai Hanumat Balbira.
Chaupai 37
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosain,
Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Naain.
Chaupai 38
Jo Sat Bar Path Kar Koi,
Chhutahi Bandi Maha Sukh Hoi.
Chaupai 39
Jo Yah Padhe Hanuman Chalisa,
Hoye Siddhi Sakhi Gaurisa.
Chaupai 40
Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera,
Keejai Nath Hriday Mah Dera.
Closing Doha
Pavan Tanay Sankat Haran, Mangal Murti Roop.
Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit, Hriday Basahu Sur Bhoop.

Hanuman Chalisa Meaning in English

Opening Doha: The devotee remembers the Guru and asks for wisdom, knowledge, strength and freedom from suffering.
1: Hanuman is praised as an ocean of knowledge and virtues whose glory illuminates the three worlds.
2: Hanuman is described as Lord Rama's messenger, immensely powerful, and the son of Anjana and the Wind God.
3: Hanuman is praised for courage and strength and for removing wrong thinking while supporting wisdom.
4: His radiant appearance, golden complexion, earrings and curly hair are described.
5: He is depicted carrying the thunderbolt and flag, with the sacred thread on his shoulder.
6: Hanuman is praised as the son of Kesari and as possessing extraordinary divine glory.
7: He is knowledgeable, virtuous and intelligent, always eager to perform Lord Rama's work.
8: Hanuman delights in hearing Lord Rama's story, while Rama, Lakshmana and Sita remain in his heart.
9: He took a small form before Sita and later assumed a formidable form to burn Lanka.
10: He assumed a powerful form to defeat demons and complete Lord Rama's mission.
11: Hanuman brought the Sanjeevani herb and revived Lakshmana, bringing joy to Lord Rama.
12: Lord Rama praised Hanuman greatly and said he was as dear to him as his brother Bharata.
13: Rama said Hanuman's glory could be praised by thousands of mouths and embraced him with affection.
14: Great sages and divine beings are associated with praising Hanuman's greatness.
15: Even great celestial beings and learned poets cannot fully describe Hanuman's glory.
16: Hanuman helped Sugriva meet Lord Rama, after which Sugriva regained his kingdom.
17: Vibhishana followed Hanuman's counsel and eventually became ruler of Lanka.
18: Hanuman is described as leaping toward the sun, which appeared to him like a sweet fruit.
19: Carrying Rama's ring, Hanuman crossed the ocean; for him, such a feat was not impossible.
20: Difficult tasks are described as becoming easier through Hanuman's grace.
21: Hanuman is traditionally regarded as guardian at the door of Lord Rama.
22: Those who seek Hanuman's refuge are described as receiving comfort and protection.
23: Hanuman possesses immense power, and his mighty presence is said to inspire awe throughout the three worlds.
24: This expresses the traditional devotional belief that negative spiritual forces stay away when Hanuman's name is remembered.
25: This expresses the traditional devotional belief that remembering Hanuman brings relief from illness and suffering; it is not a substitute for medical care.
26: Those who remember Hanuman sincerely in thought, action and speech are described as receiving help through difficulties.
27: Hanuman is praised for carrying out the tasks of Lord Rama, described as the supreme king devoted to spiritual discipline.
28: The verse expresses the devotional belief that sincere prayers and wishes offered with devotion receive abundant blessings.
29: Hanuman's glory is described as being renowned throughout all four ages.
30: Hanuman is praised as protector of saints and devotees and beloved servant of Lord Rama.
31: Hanuman is traditionally described as the giver of eight spiritual powers and nine forms of treasure.
32: Hanuman possesses the spiritual essence of devotion to Rama and remains eternally devoted to him.
33: Devotion to Hanuman is described as a path toward devotion to Lord Rama and freedom from worldly sorrow.
34: The verse expresses a traditional devotional hope of reaching Rama's abode and remaining connected with divine devotion.
35: The devotee expresses exclusive devotion to Hanuman and seeks the happiness associated with his worship.
36: Remembering powerful Hanuman is traditionally believed to bring relief from difficulties and suffering.
37: Hanuman is praised repeatedly, with a prayer asking him to show grace like a revered teacher.
38: The verse traditionally promises spiritual benefit and relief from bondage to one who recites the Chalisa repeatedly with devotion.
39: The verse describes the Hanuman Chalisa as capable of bringing spiritual accomplishment and invokes Lord Shiva as witness.
40: Tulsidas identifies himself as a lifelong servant of God and asks Hanuman to reside in his heart.
Closing Doha: The closing prayer asks Hanuman, the son of the Wind God and remover of difficulties, to remain in the heart together with Rama, Lakshmana and Sita.

About Hanuman Chalisa

The Hanuman Chalisa is a forty-verse devotional hymn traditionally attributed to Goswami Tulsidas and dedicated to Lord Hanuman. This page is for readers who prefer the English alphabet and want to understand the traditional devotional meaning.

For the original Hindi text, visit the Hanuman Chalisa in Hindi page. For a dedicated Hindi explanation, visit Hanuman Chalisa Meaning in Hindi.