Sri Hanuman Chalisa

Having polished the mirror of my heart with the dust of my Guru’s Lotus Feet. I sing the pure fame of the Raghus, which bestows the four fruits of life. I know that this body of mine has no intelligence, so I recall You, Son of the Wind. Grant me strength, wit and wisdom and remove my sorrows and shortcomings. Hail to Lord Hanuman, the ocean of wisdom and virtue, hail monkey Lord, illuminator of the three worlds. [1] You are Lord Rama’s emissary, and the abode of matchless power Anjani’s son, named the ‘Son of the Wind.’ [2] Great hero, You are as mighty as a thunderbolt, You remove evil thoughts and are the companion of the good. [3] Golden hued and splendidly adorned with heavy earrings and curly locks.[4] In Your hands shine mace and banner and a sacred thread adorns Your shoulder. [5] You are Lord Shiva’s son and Kesari’s joy and Your glory is revered throughout the world. [6] You are the wisest of the wise, virtuous and clever and ever intent on doing Rama’s work. [7] You delight in hearing of the Lord’s deeds. Rama, Sita and Lakshman dwell in Your heart. [8] Assuming a tiny form You appeared to Sita, and in an awesome form You burned Lanka. [9] Taking a dreadful form, You slaughtered the demons and completed Lord Rama’s mission. [10] Bringing the magic herb You revived Lakshman and Rama embraced You with delight. [11] The Lord of the Raghu’s praised You greatly, “Brother, You are dear to me as Bharat!” [12] May the thousand-mouthed serpent sing Your fame! So saying, Maha Lakshmi’s Lord drew You to Himself. [13] Sanak and the sages, Brahma gods and the great saints, Narada, Saraswati and the King of Serpents. [14] Yama, Kubera and the guardians of the four quarters, poets and scholars, none can express Your glory. [15] You did great service for Sugriva presenting him to Lord Rama, You gave him the kingship. [16] Vibhishana heeded Your counsel and became Lord of Lanka as the whole world knows. [17] Though the sun is thousands of miles away You swallowed it, thinking it to be a sweet fruit. [18] Holding the Lord’s ring in Your mouth it’s no surprise that You leapt over the ocean. [19] Every difficult task in this world becomes easy by Your grace. [20] You are the guardian at Lord Rama’s door. No one enters without Your leave. [21] Those who take refuge in You find all happiness and those who You protect know no fear. [22] You alone can withstand Your own splendour. The three worlds tremble at Your roar. [23] Ghosts and goblins cannot come near You Great Hero, when Your name is uttered. [24] All disease and pain is eradicated, brave Lord Hanuman by constant repetition of Your name. [25] You release from affliction those who remember You in thought, word and deed. [26] Lord Rama the ascetic, reigns over all, but You carry out all His work. [27] One who comes to You with any yearning obtains the abundance of the four fruits of life. [28] Your splendour fills the four ages. Your glory is renowned throughout the world. [29] You are the guardian of saints and sages, the destroyer of demons and the darling of Lord Rama. [30] You grant the eight powers and the nine treasures by the boon You received from Mother Janaki. [31] You hold the elixir of Lord Rama’s name and remain eternally His servant. [32] Singing Your praise, one finds Lord Rama and escapes the sorrows of countless lives. [33] At death one goes to Lord Rama’s own city or is born on the earth as God’s devotee. [34] Give me no thought to any other deity, worshipping Hanuman one gains all delight. [35] All affliction ceases and all pain is removed by remembering the mighty hero, Hanuman. [36] Victory, victory, victory to Lord Hanuman! Bestow Your Grace on me, as my Guru. [37] Whoever recites this a hundred times is released from bondage and gains great bliss. [38] One who reads this Hanuman Chalisa gains success, as Gauri’s Lord (Shiva) is witness. [39] Tulsi Das, who always remains Hari’s servant, says “Lord, make Your home in my heart.” [40]