The Protective Hanuman Chalisa

The Hanuman Chalisa Mantra

Original Text: श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि । बरनउं रघुबर बिमल जसु जो दायकु फल चारि ॥

बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके सुमिरौं पवनकुमार । बल बुद्धि बिद्या देहु मोहिं हरहु कलेस बिकार ॥

Transliteration: śrīguru charana saroja raja nija manu mukuru sudhāri . baranauṃ raghubara bimala jasu jo dāyaku phala chāri ..

buddhihīna tanu jāniké sumiraun pavanakumāra . bala buddhi bidyā déhu mohin harahu kalésa bikāra ..

(This is just the initial Doha, the Chalisa has 40 verses)

Breakdown (Initial Doha)

• śrīguru: Respected teacher.

• charana: Feet.

• saroja: Lotus.

• raja: Dust.

• nija manu mukuru: Own mind mirror.

• sudhāri: Refine.

• baranauṃ: Describe.

• raghubara: Lord Rama.

• bimala jasu: Pure glory.

• jo dāyaku: Which gives.

• phala chāri: Four fruits (dharma, artha, kama, moksha).

• buddhihīna: Lacking intelligence.

• tanu: Body.

• jāniké: Knowing.

• sumiraun: Remember.

• pavanakumāra: Son of the wind (Hanuman).

• bala: Strength.

• buddhi: Intellect.

• bidyā: Knowledge.

• déhu mohin: Give to me.

• harahu: Remove.

• kalésa: Suffering.

• bikāra: Defects.

The Mantra and Its Meaning

The Hanuman Chalisa is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Hanuman, praising his virtues and seeking his blessings for strength, wisdom, and protection from suffering. It's a forty-verse prayer.

Associated Deity

Lord Hanuman, the devotee of Rama, the symbol of strength, devotion, and selfless service.

Origin Story

The Hanuman Chalisa was written by Tulsidas in the 16th century. It narrates Hanuman's life, his devotion to Rama, and his powers.

How and When to Chant

The Hanuman Chalisa can be recited at any time, but it is especially beneficial to chant it on Tuesdays and Saturdays, which are considered Hanuman's days. Chanting it 108 times is very auspicious.

Benefits

• Provides courage and strength.
• Protects from negative forces.
• Bestows wisdom and knowledge.
• Removes obstacles and suffering.
• Fosters devotion and humility.