Dedicated to Lord Hanuman
40-verse hymn composed by Tulsidas. The most powerful prayer for strength, protection, and overcoming fear and obstacles.
श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज, निज मनु मुखुरु सुधारि । बरनउँ रघुबर बिमल जसु, जो दायकु फल चारि ॥
Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nij Manu Mukhar Sudhaari । Barnau Raghubar Bimal Jasu, Jo Dayaku Phal Chaari ॥
Chant Count
Once before starting the Chalisa
Best Time
Tuesday or Saturday mornings
Benefit: Purifies the mind and prepares the devotee to receive Hanuman's blessings.
जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुन सागर । जय कपीस तिहुँ लोक उजागर ॥१॥ राम दूत अतुलित बल धामा । अंजनि पुत्र पवन सुत नामा ॥२॥ महाबीर बिक्रम बजरंगी । कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी ॥३॥ कंचन बरन बिराज सुबेसा । कानन कुण्डल कुँचित केसा ॥४॥ हाथ बज्र औ ध्वजा बिराजै । काँधे मूँज जनेऊ साजै ॥५॥ शंकर सुवन केसरी नन्दन । तेज प्रताप महा जग वन्दन ॥६॥ विद्यावान गुणी अति चातुर । राम काज करिबे को आतुर ॥७॥ प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया । राम लखन सीता मन बसिया ॥८॥ सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सियहिं दिखावा । बिकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा ॥९॥ भीम रूप धरि असुर सँहारे । रामचन्द्र के काज सँवारे ॥१०॥ लाय सजीवन लखन जियाये । श्रीरघुबीर हरषि उर लाये ॥११॥ रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बड़ाई । तुम मम प्रिय भरतहि सम भाई ॥१२॥ सहस बदन तुम्हरो जस गावैं । अस कहि श्रीपति कण्ठ लगावैं ॥१३॥ सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीसा । नारद सारद सहित अहीसा ॥१४॥ जम कुबेर दिगपाल जहाँ ते । कबि कोबिद कहि सके कहाँ ते ॥१५॥ तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीन्हा । राम मिलाय राज पद दीन्हा ॥१६॥ तुम्हरो मन्त्र बिभीषन माना । लंकेस्वर भए सब जग जाना ॥१७॥ जुग सहस्र जोजन पर भानू । लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू ॥१८॥ प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं । जलधि लाँघि गये अचरज नाहीं ॥१९॥ दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते । सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते ॥२०॥ राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे । होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे ॥२१॥ सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना । तुम रक्षक काहू को डरना ॥२२॥ आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै । तीनों लोक हाँक तें काँपै ॥२३॥ भूत पिसाच निकट नहिं आवै । महाबीर जब नाम सुनावै ॥२४॥ नासै रोग हरै सब पीरा । जपत निरन्तर हनुमत बीरा ॥२५॥ संकट तें हनुमान छुड़ावै । मन क्रम बचन ध्यान जो लावै ॥२६॥ सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा । तिनके काज सकल तुम साजा ॥२७॥ और मनोरथ जो कोई लावै । सोइ अमित जीवन फल पावै ॥२८॥ चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा । है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा ॥२९॥ साधु सन्त के तुम रखवारे । असुर निकन्दन राम दुलारे ॥३०॥ अष्ट सिद्धि नौ निधि के दाता । अस बर दीन्ह जानकी माता ॥३१॥ राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा । सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा ॥३२॥ तुम्हरे भजन राम को पावै । जनम जनम के दुख बिसरावै ॥३३॥ अन्त काल रघुबर पुर जाई । जहाँ जन्म हरि भक्त कहाई ॥३४॥ और देवता चित्त न धरई । हनुमत सेइ सर्व सुख करई ॥३५॥ संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा । जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा ॥३६॥ जै जै जै हनुमान गोसाईं । कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाईं ॥३७॥ जो सत बार पाठ कर कोई । छूटहि बन्दि महा सुख होई ॥३८॥ जो यह पढ़े हनुमान चालीसा । होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा ॥३९॥ तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा । कीजै नाथ हृदय महँ डेरा ॥४०॥
Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar । Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujagar ॥1॥ Ram Doot Atulit Bal Dhama । Anjani Putra Pavan Sut Nama ॥2॥ Mahavir Vikram Bajrangi । Kumati Nivar Sumati Ke Sangi ॥3॥ Kanchan Varan Biraj Subesa । Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesha ॥4॥ Hath Vajra Aur Dhvaja Birajai । Kandhe Moonj Janeu Sajai ॥5॥ Shankar Suvan Kesari Nandan । Tej Pratap Maha Jag Vandan ॥6॥ Vidyavan Guni Ati Chatur । Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Aatur ॥7॥ Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya । Ram Lakhan Sita Man Basiya ॥8॥ Sukshma Roop Dhari Siyahin Dikhava । Vikat Roop Dhari Lanka Jarava ॥9॥ Bhim Roop Dhari Asur Sanhare । Ramchandra Ke Kaj Sanvare ॥10॥ Laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye । Shri Raghubir Harashi Ur Laye ॥11॥ Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badai । Tum Mam Priya Bharat Hi Sam Bhai ॥12॥ Sahas Badan Tumharo Jas Gavein । As Kahi Shripati Kanth Lagavein ॥13॥ Sanakadik Brahmadi Munisa । Narad Sarad Sahit Ahisa ॥14॥ Jam Kuber Digpal Jahan Te । Kavi Kovid Kahi Sake Kahan Te ॥15॥ Tum Upkar Sugreevahin Kinha । Ram Milaye Raj Pad Dinha ॥16॥ Tumharo Mantra Vibhishan Mana । Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jana ॥17॥ Jug Sahasra Jojan Par Bhanu । Lilyo Tahi Madhur Phal Janu ॥18॥ Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukh Mahi । Jaladhi Langhi Gaye Acharaj Nahin ॥19॥ Durgam Kaj Jagat Ke Jete । Sugam Anugraha Tumhare Tete ॥20॥ Ram Duare Tum Rakhavare । Hot Na Aagya Binu Paisare ॥21॥ Sab Sukh Lahai Tumhari Sarna । Tum Rakshak Kahu Ko Darna ॥22॥ Aapan Tej Samharo Aape । Teenon Lok Hank Te Kaanpe ॥23॥ Bhoot Pishach Nikat Nahin Aavai । Mahavir Jab Naam Sunavai ॥24॥ Nasai Rog Harai Sab Peera । Japat Nirantar Hanumat Beera ॥25॥ Sankat Te Hanuman Chhudavai । Man Kram Vachan Dhyan Jo Lavai ॥26॥ Sab Par Ram Tapasvi Raja । Tin Ke Kaj Sakal Tum Saja ॥27॥ Aur Manorath Jo Koi Lavai । Soi Amit Jivan Phal Pavai ॥28॥ Charon Yug Partap Tumhara । Hai Parsidh Jagat Ujiyara ॥29॥ Sadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhware । Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare ॥30॥ Ashta Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Data । As Var Dinha Janaki Mata ॥31॥ Ram Rasayan Tumhare Pasa । Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa ॥32॥ Tumhare Bhajan Ram Ko Pavai । Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisravai ॥33॥ Anta Kal Raghubar Pur Jai । Jahan Janam Hari Bhakt Kahai ॥34॥ Aur Devta Chitta Na Dharai । Hanumat Sei Sarv Sukh Karai ॥35॥ Sankat Kate Mite Sab Peera । Jo Sumirai Hanumat Balbeera ॥36॥ Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosaiin । Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Naain ॥37॥ Jo Shat Bar Path Kar Koi । Chhutahi Bandi Maha Sukh Hoi ॥38॥ Jo Yah Padhe Hanuman Chalisa 。 Hoye Siddhi Sakhi Gaurisa ॥39॥ Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera । Kije Nath Hriday Mahn Dera ॥40॥
Chant Count
1, 3, 7, 11, or 108 times
Best Time
Morning or evening, especially on Tuesday/Saturday
Benefit: Removes fear, destroys obstacles, protects from negative energies, grants strength, courage, and wisdom.
पवनतनय संकट हरन, मंगल मूरति रूप । राम लखन सीता सहित, हृदय बसहु सुर भूप ॥
Pavan Tanay Sankat Haran, Mangal Murti Roop । Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit, Hriday Basahu Sur Bhoop ॥
Chant Count
Once after completing the Chalisa
Best Time
After finishing the Chalisa recitation
Benefit: Seals the energy of the chanting and invites Hanuman's presence into the heart.
Light a red or orange lamp. Offer sindoor (vermilion) to Hanuman. Chant the complete Hanuman Chalisa 1, 3, 7, 11, or 108 times. For specific problems, chant 11 times continuously on a Tuesday or Saturday. Maintain this for 21 or 40 days for transformative results. Hanuman Chalisa can also be chanted before sleep for protection from nightmares.
The benefits are countless, honestly. People who chant it regularly say their fear just melts away. You'll notice more courage in tough situations, better focus, and somehow problems that seemed stuck start moving. Many devotees share stories of getting protection from accidents, recovering from illnesses faster, and feeling a sense of peace even during chaos. Business owners often tell me their obstacles cleared up after they made it a daily practice. The best part? You don't have to believe me — just try it for 40 days and see for yourself.
Yes, absolutely. In fact, this is what many of my regular devotees prefer. Hanuman ji is known as the guardian of the night shift — he stays awake when everyone else sleeps. If you have trouble sleeping, or wake up from bad dreams, try reciting it just before bed. Parents often do this for young children who get scared at night. One thing though — don't chant it too loudly late at night out of respect for neighbors. A soft, sincere recitation works perfectly fine.
That depends on what you're looking for. For daily peace and general protection, once is enough. If you're facing a specific problem — say a court case, health issue, or financial trouble — try 11 times on a Tuesday or Saturday. That takes about an hour and a half. For serious situations, 108 times is the big one. It takes 2-3 hours, but devotees who've done it tell me things shift dramatically afterward. Start with whatever feels manageable. Even one time with full concentration is better than 11 times with a wandering mind.
This question comes up often, and the simple answer is yes, absolutely. Hanuman ji doesn't see gender. He sees devotion. The old custom of women not reciting it came from social norms of a different era, not from any scripture. I've personally guided many women — young girls before exams, mothers praying for their children, elderly grandmothers — and all have received blessings. My own mother recites it daily. So please, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Hanuman Chalisa is for everyone.
Tuesday and Saturday are considered the most powerful. Why? Tuesday is ruled by Mars (Mangal), which represents energy and courage — exactly what Hanuman stands for. Saturday is Saturn's day (Shani), and Hanuman ji is the only deity who can calm down a troubled Saturn. If you're suffering from Shani dosha or facing delays and obstacles, Saturday is your day. That said, don't wait for a specific day if you need help urgently. Hanuman ji responds to sincere prayer any day, any time.
If you recite it at a normal, comfortable pace — not rushing but not dragging — one complete Hanuman Chalisa takes about 5 to 8 minutes. When you're first learning, maybe 10-12 minutes as you figure out the pronunciation. Once you know it by heart, you can finish in 4-5 minutes. For 11 recitations, budget around 1 to 1.5 hours. For 108, keep 2.5 to 3 hours free. But here's the thing — don't focus on speed. Focus on the words, their meaning, and the feeling behind them. A slow, heartfelt recitation is far more powerful than a rushed one.
This is actually the number one reason people come to Hanuman Chalisa. And yes, it works. There's something about the rhythm, the words, and the energy of Hanuman ji that directly targets fear. I've seen it happen countless times. People who couldn't sleep alone, who had panic attacks, who were scared of public speaking — they tell me after a few weeks of regular chanting, the fear just loosens its grip. Hanuman ji himself faced the biggest demons and never flinched. When you invite his energy into your life through the Chalisa, some of that fearlessness rubs off on you. Try it during moments of fear — even a single recitation can calm your mind.
There are two reasons — one spiritual, one practical. Spiritually, it was written by Tulsidas, a saint with immense spiritual power. He didn't just compose a poem; he infused each of the 40 verses with specific energies. Each verse addresses a different aspect of Hanuman's power — strength, wisdom, protection, courage. When you chant it, you're not just saying words. You're activating those energies. Practically, the rhythm and repetition calm your mind completely. When your mind is quiet and focused, your prayers become more effective. Plus, Hanuman ji has a special quality — he responds faster than most deities. When you call him with sincerity, he shows up. That's why millions of people have experienced miracles with the Hanuman Chalisa.
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