हनुमान चालीसा — Word-by-Word Meaning

Having polished the mirror of my mind with the dust of my Guru's lotus feet, I describe the pure glory of Sri Ram, which bestows the four fruits of life. Knowing my body to be devoid of intelligence, I remember the Son of Wind. Grant me strength, wisdom, and knowledge, and remove all afflictions and impurities. Victory to Hanuman, ocean of wisdom and virtue. Victory to the lord of monkeys, illuminator of the three worlds. Messenger of Ram, abode of immeasurable strength. Known as son of Anjani and son of the Wind. Great hero, mighty as a thunderbolt. Dispeller of evil thoughts, companion of good wisdom. Golden-complexioned, beautifully adorned. With earrings and curly hair. With mace and banner in hand. Sacred thread of munja grass on your shoulder. Incarnation of Shiva, delight of Kesari. Your glory and might are revered throughout the world. Learned, virtuous, and extremely clever. Always eager to carry out Ram's work. You delight in listening to the Lord's deeds. Ram, Lakshman, and Sita dwell in your heart. Assuming a tiny form, you appeared before Sita. In a fierce form, you burned Lanka. In a mighty form, you destroyed the demons. You accomplished all of Lord Ram's tasks. You brought the life-giving herb and revived Lakshman. Sri Raghubir embraced you with great joy. Raghupati praised you greatly, saying: You are dear to me as my brother Bharat. The thousand-headed Shesha sings your glory. So saying, Shripati embraced you. Sanak and the sages, Brahma and other gods, Narad, Sarada, and the king of serpents — all sing your praise. Yama, Kubera, and the guardians of directions — poets and scholars cannot fully describe your glory. You helped Sugriva greatly. You united him with Ram and restored his kingdom. Vibhishana heeded your counsel. The whole world knows he became Lord of Lanka. The sun, thousands of leagues away — you swallowed it thinking it a sweet fruit. Carrying the Lord's ring in your mouth, you leaped across the ocean — no surprise at all. Every difficult task in the world becomes easy with your grace. You are the gatekeeper at Ram's door. None may enter without your permission. All happiness comes to those who take your refuge. With you as protector, there is nothing to fear. You alone can withstand your own splendor. The three worlds tremble at your roar. Ghosts and evil spirits dare not come near when they hear the great hero Hanuman's name. All diseases are destroyed and all pain removed by constantly chanting brave Hanuman's name. Hanuman rescues from all crises those who meditate on him in thought, word, and deed. Ram is the supreme ascetic king. You accomplish all his tasks. Whoever comes to you with any desire obtains the imperishable fruit of life. Your glory prevails through all four ages. Your fame illuminates the entire world. You are the protector of saints and sages. Destroyer of demons, beloved of Ram. You grant the eight supernatural powers and nine treasures. Mother Janaki has given you this boon. You possess the elixir of Ram's devotion. You remain forever the servant of Raghupati. Through your worship, one attains Ram. The sorrows of countless lifetimes are erased. At the end of life, one goes to Ram's abode. And wherever one is born, is known as a devotee of Hari. Without worshipping any other deity, Hanuman alone gives all happiness. All difficulties vanish and all pain ceases for those who remember the mighty Hanuman. Victory, victory, victory to Lord Hanuman! Bestow your grace upon us as our supreme teacher. Whoever recites this a hundred times is freed from bondage and attains great bliss. Whoever reads this Hanuman Chalisa attains perfection — Lord Shiva is witness. Tulsidas, forever the servant of Hari, prays: O Lord, make my heart your dwelling place. O Son of Wind, destroyer of sorrow, embodiment of auspiciousness — together with Ram, Lakshman, and Sita, dwell forever in my heart, O king of gods.