Why Hanuman is Chalisa so Powerful

Why is the Hanuman Chalisa so powerful !
by G. Venkatesh

Lord Hanuman is called as the “Chiranjeevi” (the Immortal).In India, Lord Hanuman is revered by one and all.One can see huge crowds thronging the Hanuman temples across the country on Saturdays.This is to appease Hanumanji and propitiate the Sani Bhagwan, who as per legend, runs scared of Hanumanji.

It is said that whenever you recite the hymn – Sriram jayaram jaya jaya ram, Lord Hanuman will be quick to come to the aid of the person chanting it.The devotion of Lord Hanuman to Lord Ram and Seeta Maiyya is of course legendary.Children dote on the intrepid Hanuman who attempted to swallow the Sun thinking it was a fruit.Many people wear Hanuman taweez (a kind of metal object) to ward off evil.Why do we pray to Hanumanji ? We pray to him for giving us physical and mental strength,to ward off the negative/evil influences from our lives,to obliterate our timidity/cowardice and to sharpen our intellect.When we pray to Lord Hanuman with a pure heart and an unshakeable faith, he is sure to come to our rescue.Hanumanji is known to have stormed the Ashok van in Lanka (where Seeta Maiyya was held captive by Ravan).The Ashok van was a place with such a high security that even air could not enter.That is why – we say that Hanumanji is the one who can make the “asathya” (impossible) into “sathya” (that which is possible).

The devotion of Lord Hanuman to Sri ram is unparalleled .After Lord Ram succeeded in the battle against Ravan, on return to Ayodhya, the Lord bestowed gifts to everyone to celebrate the victory.However, he offered himself as a gift to Hanumanji. Lord Rama told Hanuman, "Whatever you have done for me is simply immeasurable. I will be forever indebted to you. I bless that you gain immortality and be a "chiranjeev". People who bow before me will also have to bow before you, Hanuman.Wherever the glory of Rama is being spoken about, in all those places, the glory of Hanuman will also be spoken about.

It is often believed that Lord Hanuman can convert the “asathya” (impossible) to “sathya”(possible).That is very aptly conveyed in the following shloka :

Sarva kalyana thadharam Sarvabath Ganamarudham
Abhara karunamurthim Anjaneyam namayaham
Asathya sadagam swamin Asathyam dava kimvada
Ramadhoota krupasindho Mathkaryam sadaya prabho.

Hanuman chalisa is best recited in the mornings and evenings.While reciting the same, it is better to maintain personal hygiene.In the mornings, the hymn can be recited just after taking a bath. In the evenings, one can wash the hands and legs and face and then sit down for reciting the chalisa. It just takes less than 10 minutes to recite this hymn. Many children and adults can recite the Hanuman Chalisa by heart.Isn’t that great?

According to Wikipedia, Tulsi Das went to meet the then Emperor Aurangzeb in Delhi after having had a vision of God Sri Rama in Gokula, the birth place of God Sri Krishna. The Emperor challenged Tulsi Das to show Sri Rama to him. When Tulsi Das replied that it is not possible without true devotion to Rama, he was imprisoned by Aurangzeb. In the prison, Tulsi Das is supposed to have written the beautiful verses of the Hanuman Chalisa.

When he completed the Hanuman Chalisa in prison, it is said that an army of monkeys menaced the city of Delhi. The king unsuccessfully tried to control the monkeys with his forces. Finally, the Emperor is supposed to have realized that the monkey menace was a manifestation of the wrath of Hanuman, the Monkey God. He released Tulsi Das and urged him to intervene in this grave matter and it is said that the monkeys stopped their mischiefs immediately after Tulsi's release.

Tulsi Das says in the Chalisa that whoever chants it full devotion to Hanuman, will have Hanuman's grace. Amongst the Hindus of Northern India, it is a very popular belief that chanting the Hanuman Chalisa invokes Hanuman's divine intervention in grave problems, including those concerning evil spirits and this belief is based on the claim made in the Chalisa itself.

Remember how Hanumanji helped Lord Rama to overcome all obstacles and win over Ravana ? In a likewise manner, it is believed that Lord Hanuman comes to the rescue of those who pray to him sincerely with like-minded devotion.
So, friends, believe in the miraculous powers of Lord Hanuman, have complete faith in him and experience the change within ! Do not forget ! Continue to chant the Hanuman Chalisa without fail.

Hanuman Chalisa

Shree Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nij Man Mukar Sudhari,
Barnau Raghuvar Bimal Jasu, Jo dayaku Phal Chari

I am cleaning the mirror that is my mind with the dust from the feet of Gurudeva and I am now beginning the praise of Lord Rama who has given me four fruits – righteous path, money earned through noble means, happiness and freedom from worldly attachments.

Budhi heen Tanu Janike, Sumirow Pavan Kumar,
Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesh Bikaar

My knowledge is limited Oh, son of Vayu ! I meditate upon you ! Bestow me with strength, intelligence,true realisation.Release me from all the miseries in life, O hanuman !

Jai Hanuman Gyan Guna Sagar
Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujagaar

Victory to Lord Hanuman – the ocean of wisdom and virtue; Victory to the Lord of monkeys who is well known in all the three worlds.

Ramdoot Atulit Bal Dhamaa,
Anjani Putra Pavansut naamaa.

Oh, the messenger of Lord Ram – you are the repository of immeasurable strength, you are the son of the great woman Anjanai – you are also known as the son of the wind.

Mahabeer Bikram Bajrangi,
Kumati Nivaar Sumati Ke Sangi.

You are valiant and brave, with immense physical strength.You drive away evil thoughts. You are a companion of good and noble thoughts.

Kanchan Baran Biraaj Subesaa,
Kanan kundal kunchit kesa.

Lord Hanuman’s physique is golden colored. He wears a pretty dress and is wearing ear-rings that have matchless brilliance.His hair is wavy and beautiful.

Hath Bajra Aur Dhvaja Birajei,
Kandhe Moonj Janeu saajai.

Hanumanji is holding a lighting bolt in one hand and a banner in the other ; a sacred thread is dangling from his shoulder

Shankar Suvana Kesari Nandan,
Tej Pratap Maha Jag Vandan.

Hanumanji is a form of Lord Shiva ; The world bows down in front of your tejas (brilliance/effulgence) and courage. Lord Hanuman’s biological father is Kesari – who was leader of the vanar sena. Vayu Bhagwan is Hanumanji’s spiritual father.

Vidyavaan Guni Ati Chatur,
Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Atur

Lord Hanuman- the intelligent being with a noble character and a sharp intellect is forever waiting to serve Lord Rama.

Prabhu Charittra Sunibe Ko Rasiya,
Ram Lakhan Sita man basiya.

You delight in listening to the glory of Lord Rama through details about Sri Ram’s life story and character sketch. You forever dwell in the hearts of Shri Ram-Sita and Shri Lakshman.

Sukshma roop Dhari Siyahi Dikhawa,
Bikat roop Dhari Lank Jarawa

While appearing before Sita Maiiya you appeared in a diminutive form but when you set Lanka on fire, you assumed a dreadful form.

Bhim roop Dhari Asur Sanhare,
Ramchandra Ke kaaj Savare.

Assuming a gigantic form, you decimated all the demons ! In doing so, you fulfilled the wish of Lord Sri ram.

Laye Sajivan Lakhan Jiyaye,
Shri Raghubir harashi ur laye.

O Hanuman ! When you revived Lakshman back to Life using the magical Sanjeevani herb by carrying the entire mountain , how Lord Ram embraced you with so much happiness !

Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badaai,
Tum Mama Priya Bharat Sam Bai.

So impressed was Lord Ram with you that he praised your virtues and added that you were as dear to him as his brother Bharath.

Sahasa Badan Tumharo Yash Gaavai,
Asa kahi Shripati Kanth Laagavai.

Embracing Hanumanji, Lord Sriram said – let Adisesha (the serpent with the thousand heads) sing your glory.

Sankadik Brahmadi Muneesa,
Narad Sarad Sahit Aheesa

Sages like Sanak , Devas like Lord Brahma, the great hermit Narad and Goddess Saraswati along with Sheshnag, the cosmic serpent, are not able to sing the glories of Hanumanji perfectly.

Yam Kuber Digpal Jahan Te,
Kabi Kobid Kahin Sakai Kahan Te

Lord Yama, Kuber, poets and scholars – even they are unable to describe the glory of Hanumanji.

Tum Upkar Sugrivahi Keenha,
Ram Milai Rajpad Deenha

Hanumanji! You helped Sugriva in the nick of the time and gave back his kingdom by introducing him to Lord Ram .

Tumharo Mantro Vibhishan Maana,
Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jaana.

It is known to all that Vibhishan followed your advice and became the King Of Lanka.

Yug Sahastra Yojan Par Bhaanu,
Leelyo Taahi Madhur Phal Jaanu

You gulped the SUN who was at a distance of sixteen thousand miles , THINKING it to be a sweet fruit.

Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukha Maahee,
Jaladhi Landhi Gaye Acharaj Nahee.

Carrying the Lord's ring in his mouth, you crossed the ocean. This is no surprise considering you are the mighty Hanuman !

Durgam Kaj Jagat Ke Jethe
Sugam Anugrah Tumhare TeTe.

Oh Hanumanji! Your grace will pave the way for successful completion of even the toughest tasks.

Ram Duware Tum Rakhavare,
Hot Na Aagya Bin Paisare.

Oh Hanumanji! You are the sentinel at the door of Ram's divine abode. No one can enter his abode without your permission.

Sab Sukh Lahen Tumhari Sarna,
Tum Rakshak Kaahu Ko Darnaa.

Those who surrender to you benefit immensely ! Why fear when you are the protector ?

Aapan Tej Samharo Aapei,
Tenau Lok Hank Te Kanpei

All the three worlds tremble when you roar ; only you can control your might.

Bhoot Pisaach Nikat Nahi Avei,
Mahabir Jab Naam Sunavei.

The Ghosts, Demons & evil spirits dare not come near your
devotees.

Nashai Rog Harai Sab Peera,
Japat Niranter Hanumat Beera

Disease and difficulties vanish when your name is chanted incessantly !

Sankat Se Hanuman Chhudavei,
Man Kram Bachan Dhyan Jo Lavei.

Those who remember Hanumanji in thought, word and deed are freed from their troubles.

Sab par Ram Tapasvee Raja
Tinke Kaaj Sakal Tum Saaja

Lord Ram blesses those who seek his grace and you are fulfilling the commands of Sri Ram sincerely.

Aur Manorath Jo Koi Lavai,
Tasu Amit Jivan Phal Pavai

Desires of devotees are fulfilled by you and they benefit from the eternal grace of the Lord.

Charo Yug Partap Tumhara,
Hai Parasiddha Jagat Ujiyara.

The name of Hanuman is known across the Universe ; Your glory is being sung in all the four yugs – namely Satya, Thretha, Dwabar, Kali.

Sadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhvare,
Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare.

Oh Hanumanji! O, guardian angel of saints and sages and destroyer of all the Demons, you are the one whom Shri Ram is so fond of.

Ashta Siddhi Nawa Nidhi Ke Data,
Asa Bar Din Janki Mata.

Hanumanji – you have been blessed with mother Janki that you may bestow to those who pray to you, eight types of Sidhis and nine kinds of funds .

Ram Rasayan Tumhare Pasa,
Sadaa Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa.

Forever a servant of Lord Sri Ram, the essence of devotion to Lord Ram lies within you.

Tumhare Bhajan Ramko Paavai
Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisravei.

The sufferings of several past births are wiped out by praying to you, Lord Hanuman. A hymn sung in your praise pleases Lord Rama.

Anta Kaal Raghupati Pur Jai,
Jahan Janmi Hari Bhakta Kahai.

After death he enters the eternal abode of Sri Ram and remains his devotee Whenever he takes birth on earth.

Aur Devata Chitt Na Dharai,
Hanumant Sei Sarva Sukh Karai

Praying to Hanumanji alone will give all happiness.

Sankat Hare Mitey Sab Peera,
Jo Sumirei Hanumant Balbeera

You end the sufferings, sorrows and remove all the pain from those who remember you.

Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosai
Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Naiee

Hail-Hail-Hail-Lord Hanumanji! I beseech you to bless me in the capacity of my supreme 'GURU' (teacher).

Jo Sat Baar Paath Kar Joi,
Chhutahi Bandi Maha Sukh Hoi.

Anyone who recites this Hanuman Chalisa one hundred times daily is free from the bondage of life and death and enjoys the highest bliss at last.

Jo Yah Padhe Hanuman Chalisa,
Hoy Siddhi Sakhi Gaurisa

Those who recite the Hanuman Chalisa, will be showered with grace by Lord Shiva.

Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera,
Keeje Nath Hriday Mah Dera

Tulsidas , always the servant of Lord prays. "Oh my Lord! May you reside in my heart forever !

Pavanathanai Sankatharan, mangala murthi roop
Ram Lakhan Seeta Sahith, Hriday basahu Surbhoop.

Lord Hanuman – the son of Vayu, the one who removes all obstacles and the one who has an auspicious form - Let Lord Hanuman reside in my heart along with Sri Ram, Lakshman and Sita

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Hanuman Swallowing the Sun

Hanuman did not gulp the Sun, but tried to do so.

From when he was born Hanuman proved to be such a voracious eater that is mother was beyond herself feeding him. He even attempted to eat the sun, an attempt foiled by Indra, the king of the gods, who threw his thunderbolt at the tremendous baby to discourage him from devouring the only source of light to the earth. This created a slight commotion in the heavens with Vayu coming to the rescue of his son but the gods intervened and persuaded Indra to apologize to Vayu. Peace returned and the gormandizing baby was returned to the safe folds of his mother while Surya, the sun god, was spared a horrible fate.

Now most of our mythological stories are actually symbolic and have deeper meanings behind it.

Hanumanji is called Pavanputra...the son of vayu (air) which also called Prana. Hence Hanuman is ansh of Prana entering our body and working there.

this prana is uncontrolled and hungry in its enfant stage...here enfant means the prana of most of the people, who are not trying to control prana.

Astrologically SUN denotes the Soul of a person.... hence Hanuman as a kid (means uncontrolled prana)....tries to gulp the SUN (soul) and keep our whole body in darkness of ignorance.

Indra - means the Chief of gods...here gods are our indriyas and their chief is Mind. so Indira or our Mind then tries to control Prana and stops it from gulping the Sun and bringing darkness of ignorance.

The same Hanuman (the uncontrolled, immature prana) is when put to devotion to Shri Ram, it gains and remembers all its powers and helps in finding Sita (Kundlaini) and restrore her back to Rama (shiva tattwa) in us.

Hope i didnt confuse you ....LOL

　

　

Please read the texts again.

Hanuman is said to have thought, as an infant, that the Sun was great big fruit and leapt to get it. Surya then cursed him and said "Since you behaved like a Monkey, may you look like one."

The Vaanara were actually like the humans and only Hanuman looked like a monkey, according to the legend. The word meant the Garden Dwellers, because they loved to have gardens surrounding their homes, unlike the other "civilized" city dwellers.

pity is that most Indians don't study their texts properly and very few even study Sanskrit.

There are many misconceptions like the Sura - Asura. The Sura were people who believed in the Dine Right Principle that allowed Kings to inherit the Kingdom, whereas the Asura were Democratic and elected their "Kings" or rather leaders. Raakshasha meant a meat eater who was also the Rakshaka or Protector. The simple logic was that a vegetarian cannot kill. Both sides of the Asuras and Suras had their Rakshashas.

Ravana was a White. He is described as the Tripura Sundara, or most handsome man, who had hair the color of the golden sun, eyes the color of the clear sky and skin like the rose petal laced milk. That's a blond, blue eyed White man, in case you didn't get it.

Whereas Rama was a Kasturi or a black and Sita and Laxman were light brown or coloreds.

Pity that people don't know these simple things there.

Please pardon my sounding sad, because I'm a Sanathana Dharmic and disciple of Swami Aghenanda Bharathi, who was our Guru in Syracuse University, USA. We learned to take the right meanings and study the Texts, ********* them from the mythology and superstitions.

Perhaps this why Peter Brooks Ramayana play is so much different to the Indian versions, because it shows Rama and the whole story using the actual kinds of weapons that would have been used in those days and does not add all the superstitious stuff woven in in the Indian versions.

We try to see the Real Sanathana Dharma and are saddened by our Indian Brethren who seem to be going farther and farther away from it.

My sincere apologies if I hurt your sentiments, because, that was not my aim.

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PS,

Just FYI, it's Rahu and Ketu [the "invisible" Planets] who were symbolizing the eclipses.

Hanuman Chalisa

Hanuman Chalisa is a 40 (+3) lined hymn in Awadhi language (a language similar to Hindi and whose origin is from Sanskrit) composed by Goswami Tulsidas in praise of Lord Hanuman, an ardent devotee of Lord Rama.

Chalis=40, chalisa=40 lined; Hanuman Chalisa is a Hymn of 40 lines in praise of Lord Hanuman

Stories of Tulsidas, Raghavendra Swami describe the compasssion and support of Hanuman to those who seek his help or pray to Lord Rama. Tulsidas has written this to inspire spiritual aspirants to become devotees of Lord Rama so that they are blessed and protected by Hanuman, and are spiritually progressing.

By singing the Stotra a devotee always reminds himself of the greatness of Hanuman, his devotion and his terrible fights against unrighteous. A serious devotee will gain much spiritual support from this in his own fight against his imperfections.

Lord Hanuman

Lord Hanuman is well known for his extreme devotion to Lord Rama. Lord Hanuman is always depicted in the Indian folklaire as an icon of true devotion and a symbol of the power of true devotion and chastity.

Lord Hanuman's devotion to Lord Rama is symbolic of the devotion of the enlightened individual soul towards the supreme soul.

Many stories from the Indian literature tell the tales of Lord Hanuman protecting devotees of Lord Rama and helping those who seek his either spiritually or otherwise. Swami Tulasidas has written these lines in respect of Lord Hanuman's great character, in praise of his powers and also devotion.

Swami Tulsidas

Goswami Tulsidas a poet of devotional songs, is famous for his works of devotion like Ramcharitmas and Hanuman Chalisa.

Tulsidas wrote Hanuman chalisa in respect to Hanuman a divine devotee of the Lord, Hanuman Chalisa reminds the devotees of Lord Hanuman's greatness and keeps their mind free from evil

Hanuman Chalisa has 40 verses, each verse is four lined (chaupi), This stotra has 2 introductory Dohas (couplets) and one in the end

Lyrics and meaning

Introductory Doha 1

Shreeguru charana saroja raja nija mana mukura sudhaari

baranau raghubara bimala jasu jo daayak phala chaari

"Cleansing the mirror of my mind with the dust from the Lotus-feet of Divine Guru, I describe the unblemished glory of Lord Rama, which bestows four fruits of Righteousness (Dharma), Wealth (Artha), Pleasure (Kama) and Liberation (Moksha) "

[ShreeGuru=revered Guru; Charana=feet; Saroja=lotus; Raja=dust/ particle;Nija=Mine;mana=mind;mukura=mirror; sudhaari=Cleansing/applying;Baranau=Describe; Raghubara=Of Raghu Vamsha, Lord Rama; Mala=impurity,Bimala=pure; Jasu=Glory; Jo=which, Daayak=bestower, Phala=fruit, Chaar=four ]

Introductory Doha 2

Buddhiheena tanu jaanikai sumirau pavanakumāra

Bal buddhi bidyā dehu mohi harahu kalesa bikāra

"Considering this person as intelligence less, I remember Lord Hanuman. Give me strength, intelligence and knowledge, cure my body ailments and mental imperfections"

[BuddhiHeena=without intelligence; tanu=body, person; jaanikai=knowing;sumirau=remembder; pavanakumar=son of wind god, Hanuman; Bal=strength;Buddhi=intelligence; Bidya=knowledge; dehu=give; harahu=remove, clear;kalesa=ailments; bikara=imperfections]

1. Jaya hanumāna Jnaana guna saagara, Jaya kapeesha tihu loka ujaagara

"Victory to Hanuman who is the ocean of Wisdom and Virtues, Victory to the king of Monkeys who is illuminating three worlds"

[Jaya=victory/ glory; Jnaana=Wisdom; guna=virtues/ qualities; saagara=ocean;Kapeesha=King of Monkeys=Hanuman; tihu=three; loka=world;ujaagara=illuminator]

2. Rāma dūta atulita bala dhāmā, Anjani putra pavanasuta nāmā

"You are the messenger of Rama (to Sita), You are the abode of incomparable power. You are also called by the names of 'Anjani Putra' (Son of Anjana) and 'Pavana suta' (son of wind god)"

[Doota=messenger; tulita=measured; atilita=immeasurable; bala=power;dhama=abode; Anjani=of Anjana; putra=son; pavana=wind; suta=son;naama=name]

3. Mahābīra bikrama bajarangī, kumati nivāra sumati ke sangī

"Oh mighty valorous one, of terrific deeds whose body organs are as strong as Diamond (or the weapon of God Indra). Cure my bad mind oh companion of those with pure (good) mind"

[Maha=great;Beera=Brave; Vikram=great deeds; bajra=diamond; ang=body parts; kumati=bad intellect; nivara=cure, clean, destroy; sumati=good intelligence;ke=of; sangi=companion ]

4. Kaanchana barana birāja subesākānana, kundala kunchita keshā

"You are golden colored, you are shining in your beautiful attire. You have beautiful ear-rings in your ear and curly hairs"

[Kaanchana=golden; barana=hue; birāja=resplendent, shining; subesā=good attire/ good looks; kānana=ear; Kundala=ear-rings; kunchita=curly; Kesha=hair]

5. Hātha bajra au dhvajā birājai, kāndhe mūnji janeū sājai

"Vajrayudha (mace) and flag are shining in your hand. Sacred thread made of Munja grass adorns your shoulder"

[Hath=hand, Bajra=Mace as powerful as vajrayudha or diamond; au=and;dhvaja=flag; biraji=take place; kaandhe=on shoulders; munji=of munja grass;janeoo=upavita thread, sacred thread; Sajai=adorn ]

6. Shankara suvana kesarī nandana, Teja pratāpa mahā jaga bandana

"O partial incarnation of Lord shiva, giver of joy to King Kesari. Your great majesty is revered by the whole world"

[Shankara=Lord shiva; Kesari=King Kesari, father of Hanuman; Nandana=son. joy giver; Teja=shine, grandness; Pratapa=prowess; Maha=great; jaga=world;bandana=worship]

7. Bidyāvāna gunī ati chātura, Rāma kāja karibe ko ātura

"Oh one learned in all Vidyas, one full of virtues, Very clever. You are always eager to do Rama's tasks"

[Bidyavan=one who has learned Vidyas; Guni=having gunas; ati=very;chatura=clever; Kaaja=task, work; Karibe=doing, do; ko=to; Aatura=eager ]

8. Prabhu charitra sunibe ko rasiyā, rāma lakhana sītā mana basiyā

"You enjoy listening to Lord Rama's story; Lord Rama, Lakshman and Sita reside in your heart"

[Prabhu=lord; Charitra=story, history; sunibe=hear; ko=to; Rasiya=joy;Mana=mind; Basiya=reside, stay]

9. Sūkshma rūpa dhari siyahi dikhāvā bikata rūpa dhari lanka jarāvā

"Assuming the smallest form you saw (visited) Sita. Assuming the gigantic form you burnt down the Lanka"

[sookshma=micro, minute; roopa=form, body; dhari=assuming, taking;siyahi=Sita; Dikhava=saw; Bikata=enormous; Lanka=Sri Lanka; Jaraava=burned]

10. Bhīma rūpa dhari asura samhāre, rāmachandra ke kāja samvāre

"Assuming a terrible form you slayed demons. You made Lord Rama's works easier"

[Bheema=terrible; roopa=form; Dhari=assuming; Asura=demon;samhar=destroy; Ramachandra=Rama of Chandra Vamsha; Kaja=work;Samvare=manage, make it easy, carry out]

11. lāya sanjīvani lakhana jiyāe, shrī raghubīra harashi ura lāye

"You brought Sanjeevini mountain to save Lakshmana's Life. Lord Rama embraced you in joy"

[laaya=brought; Sanjeevani=a herb that brings back the dead; Lakhan=Lakshman;Jiyaye=saved; Raghubira=Brave one of Raghu Clan, Lord Rama; Harashi=with joy;Ura=neck; Laye=gave, brought ]

12. Raghupati kīnhī bahut badāī, tum mama priya bharata hi sama bhāī

"Lord Rama praised you very much saying 'You are dear to me like my brother Bharata'"

[Raghupati=King of Raghu Clan; Bahut=very much; Badaayi=praised; Tum=you;mama=my, mine; priya=dear; Bharata=brother of Rama; hi=like; sama=equal;Bhai=brother ]

13. Sahasa badana tumharo jasa gāvai, asa kahi shrīpati kantha lagāvai

"'May the thousand headed serpent Adishesha sing of your glory' saying this Lord Rama embraced you"

[Sahasa=thousand; badan=body; Tumharo=your; Jasa=success, glory;Gaavai=sing; asa=like this; kahi=saying; shripati=husband of Goddess shree or Lakshmi, Lord Rama; Kantha=neck; Lagavai=embrace]

14. Sanakādika brahmādi munīsā, nārada sārada sahita ahīsā

"Sanaka, Brahma and other Royal sages, Narad, Saraswati and Adishesha"

[Sanaka=sage sanaka, adika=other more; brahma=Creator Brahma; Aadi=and others; Muneesha=Royal sages; Narada=Sage Narad; Sharada=Goddess saraswati; Sahita=including; Aheeshaa=Adishesha]

15. Yama kubera dikpāla jahā te, kavi kobida kahi sakai kahā te

"Yama, Kubera, Dikpaalakas, poets and singers; they can not describe your greatness properly"

[Yama=God of Time/death; Kubera=God of treasures; Dikpaalas=Gods of 8 directions; Kavi=poet; Kovida=singer; Kahi=how; Kaha=say;]

16. Tuma upakāra sugrīvahi kīnhā, rāam milāya rājapada dīnhā

"You helped Sugreeva. You made him friends with Rama which gave him his Kingship back"

[Tuma=you; Upakaara=help; Sugreeva=Monkey King Sugreeva; Kinha=did;Milaaya=made them meet, join; Rajapada=kingship; Dinha=gave]

17. Tumharo mantra vibhīshana mānā, lankeshvara bhae saba jaga jānā

"Vibheeshana accepted your Suggestion. He became the king of Lanka because of your advice, whole world knows it"

[Tmharo=your; mantra=words; Vibheeshan=brother of Raavan who fought on Rama's side; Maana=accepted; Lankeshvara=King of Lanka; Saba=all;Jaga=world; Jaana=knows]

18. Yuga sahasra yojana para bhānū, līlyo tāhi madhura phala jānū

"You flew towards the sun who is thousands of years of Yojanas away, thinking of him as a sweet fruit"

[Yuga=year; Sahasra=thousand; Yojana=distance of 10-15km, 8 mile is the most agreed upon distance; para=away; Bhanu=sun; Madhura=sweet; Phala=fruit;Janu=knowing, thinking]

19. Prabhu mudrikā meli mukha māhī, jaladhi lānghi gaye acharaja nāhī

"Putting the ring of Rama in your mouth, you jumped and flew over Ocean to Lanka, there is no surprise in that"

[Prabhu=Lord; Mudrika=ring; meli=in,over; Mukha=mouth; Mahi=keeping;jaladhi=Ocean; Laanghi gaye=jumped; Acharaja=surprise; Naahi=no]

20. Durgama kāja jagata ke jete, sugama anugraha tumhare tete

"All the difficult tasks in the world, become easy if there is your grace"

[Durgama=difficult; Kaja=task; Jagata=word; Ke=of; Jete=how many;Sugama=easy; Anugraha=grace; Tumhare=your; tete=if there is]

21. Rāma duāre tuma rakhavāre, hota na āgyā binu paisāre

"Your the doorkeeper of Rama's court. Without your permission nobody can enter Rama's abode"

[Duare=door;tuma=you;rakhavaare=keeper; hota=have, having; na=without;agyaa=permission; binu=nobody; paisaare=enter, come in]

22. Saba sukha lahai tumhārī saranā, tuma rakshaka kāhū ko daranā

"All happiness stay with those who take refuge in you. You are the protector, why be afraid? "

[saba=all; sukha=happiness, pleasures; Lahai=stay; tumhari=in your;sarana=refuge; tuma=you; rakshaka=protector; kahoo ko=why? or of whom;darana=be afraid]

23. āpan tej samhāro āpai, tino lok hānka te kāpai

"Only you can cancel your powers. All three worlds tremble in fear"

[Aapan=your; Tej=power; Samharo=destroy, control; Apai=you; Tino=three;lok=worlds; hanka=fear; kapai=shake]

24. bhūta pishācha nikata nahi āvai, mahābīra jaba nāma sunāvai

"Evil Spirits and Ghosts don't come near when your name is heard O great Courageous one"

[Bhoota=Evil spirits, Pishaacha=ghost; nikata=close; nahi=don't; avai=come;mahabira=maha+bira=great+brave; jaba=when; naama=name; sunavai=heard]

25. Nāsai roga harai saba pīrā, japata nirantara hanumata bīrā

"Diseases will be ended, all pains will be gone, when a devotee continuously repeats Hanuman the brave's name"

[Naasai=end, destroy; Roga=disease; Harai=end, close; Saba=all; Peera=pains, diseases, afflictions; Japata=keep repeating, remembering; nirantara=continuously;Beera=Brave]

26. Sankata te hanumāna chhudāvai, mana krama vachana dhyāna jo lāvai

"Hanuman will release those from troubles who meditate upon him in their mind, actions and words"

[Sankata=troubles, difficulties; te=from; Chhudaavai=release; mana=mind;krama=actions; vachana=words; dhyana=meditate, contemplate; jo=who;Lavai=apply, do, bring]

27. Saba para rāma tapasvī rājā, tina ke kāja sakala tuma sājā

"Rama is the king of all, he is the king of yogis. You managed all his tasks" or in other translation "He whoever takes refuge in Rama you will manage all their tasks"

[Saba=all; para=on; Tapasvi=one of austerities; Raja=king; Tina ke=whose;Kaaja=work; tuma=you; saaja=carried]

28. Aura manoratha jo koī lāvai, Soi amita jīvana phala pāvai

"Whoever brings many of their wishes to you, they will get unlimited fruits"

[aur=many, more; Manoratha=mental wishes, desires; jo koi=whoever;Lavai=brings; amita=infinite; jivana=life; phala=fruits; pavai=get, receive]

29. chāro juga pratāpa tumhārā, hai parasiddha jagata ujiyārā

"Your glory is for all the four yugas, Your greatness is very famous throughout the world, and illumines the world"

[Charo=four; juga=yugas; pratapa=glory; tumhara=your; hai=is;prasiddha=famous; jagata=world; ujiyara=illumined, spread]

30. Sādhu santa ke tuma rakhavāre, asura nikandana rāma dulāre

"You are the guardian of Saints and Good people. You killed demons and you are dear to Rama"

[Sadhu=good people, monks, simple people; Santa=saint; ke=of; tuma=you;Rakhavaare=keeper, guardian; Asura=demons; Nikandana=slayer; Dulare=dear]

31. Ashta siddhi nava nidhi ke dātā, asa bara dīnha jānakī mātā

"Mother Sita granted you a boon to become the bestower of 8 Siddhis (supernatural powers) and 9 Nidhis (divine treasures)"

[Ashta=eight; Siddhi=supernatural powers; Nava=nine; Nidhi=treasures; Ke=of;Daata=giver; Asa=like that; bara=boon; Dinha=give or gave; Janaaki=daughter of Janaka, Sita; Maata=mother]

32. Rāma rasāyana tumhare pāsā, sadā raho raghupati ke dāsā

"You have the sweet devotion to Rama. May you always be a devotee of Lord Rama"

[Ras=devotion, sweetness, love; Rasaayana=mixture or collection of sweetness;tumhaare=your; paasa=near; Sadaa=always; Raho= stay; Raghupati=Lord of Raghu Clan, Lord Rama; Ke=of; Daasa=servant, devotee]

33. Tumhare bhajana rāma ko pāvai, Janama janama ke dukha bisarāvai

"Singing your name gets us Rama himself and Removes the sufferings of many lives"

[Tumhare=your; Bhajana=chanting; Ko=to; Pavai=takes to, gives; Janama=life;Janama janama=life after life; Ke=of; dukha=unhappiness; Bisaravai=remove]

34. Anta kāla raghupati pura jāī, jahā janma hari bhakta kahāī

"He who sings of you, at the end of the life he attains to Lord Rama's abode. Where he will be born as a Devotee of Lord Rama"

[Anta=End; Kaala=time; Raghupati=Lord of Raghu clan, Rama; pura=city;Jaaee=go; Jaha=where; janma=born; Hari= Lord Rama; Bhakta=devotee;Kahai=called as, is said]

35. Aura devatā chitta na dharaī, hanumata sei sarva sukha karaī

"Not contemplating on other gods, gets his all happiness from Hanuman by serving him"

[Aura=more, other; Devata=gods; chitta=mind; na=dont; Dharai=contemplating; Sei=serving; sarva=all; sukha=happiness]

36. Sankata katai mitai saba pīrā, jo sumirai hanumata balabīrā

"Pains will be removed, all afflictions will be gone of who remembers Hanuman the mighty brave one"

[Sankata=trouble; katai=cut short; Mitai=removed; Saba=all; Peera=pains, troubles; Jo=who; Sumirai=remembers; Bala=power; Bira=brave]

37. Jaya jaya jaya hanumāna gosāī, kripā karahu gurudeva kī nāī

"Victory to you O master of the senses. Show mercy on us like a Guru does"

[Jaya=victory; Gosai=master of senses; kripaa=mercy, compassion; karahu=do, show; guru=teacher, dispeller of darkness; Deva=god; Ki nai=like;]

38. Jo shata bāra pāthakar koī, chhūtahi bandi mahāsukha hoī

"He whoever recits this hundred times, his chains of Bondage will be cut, Great happiness will be his"

[Jo=whoever; Shata=hundred; Baar=times; Paathakar=reciting; chhutahi=cut, removed; bandi=shackles, bondage; Mahasukha=great happiness, bliss;Hoi=happens, gets to]

39. Jo yaha padhai hanumāna chālīsā, hoya siddhi sākhī gaurīsā

"He whoever reads these verses on Hanuman, he will get spiritual attainments, Lord Shiva is the witness to this statement"

[Jo=who; yaha=this; Padhai=reads; Chalisa=40 lined hymn; Hoya=happens;Siddhi=attainments; Saakhi=witness; Gaureesha=Gowri+isha=Husband of Gowri=Lord Shiva;]

40. Tulasīdāsa sadā hari cherā, kījai nātha hridaya mama dherā

"Tulasidas is always a disciple of Lord Rama. O lord make my heart your abode"

[Sada=always; Hari= Lord Vishnu=Lord Rama; Chera=disciple, devotee;Kijai=please do; Natha=Lord; Hridaya=heart; mama=my, mine; Dheraa=abode]

Conclusive Doha 

Pavanatanaya sankata harana mangala mūrati rūpa

Rāma lakhana sītā sahita hridaya basahu sura bhūpa

"O Son of wind god, remover of difficulties, oh one of auspicious form. With Ram, Lakshman and Sita reside in our hearts of King of Gods"

[Pavanatanaya=Pavana+tanaya=Wind+son, son of wind god, Hanuman;Sankata=trouble; Harana=remover; Mangala=auspicious; Murati=statue, form;Rupa=form; Sahita=including; Hridaya=heart; Basahu=reside; Sura=gods;Bhupa=king ]