The benefits of reciting Hanuman Chalisa are now known to almost everyone. This Hanuman Chalisa is now the most powerful mantra in the world. The Hanuman Chalisa is a devotional hymn composed of forty chaupais written in the Awadhi language, mainly dedicated to the Rama devotee Hanuman.This hymn contains forty chaupai hence it is called Chalisha and is dedicated to Hanuman hence its name Hanuman Chalisha. It was composed by poet Tulsidas, the author of Ramacharitmanas, in 1575 AD.
How to Read Hanuman Chalisa
Although there is no rule for reciting Hanuman Chalisa, Pandits say to follow some special rules to get the best results.
- While reciting Hanuman Chalisa, one must wear clean clothes. If possible read after taking a bath. If bathing is not possible, wash your hands and feet thoroughly.
- While reciting, sit on a red seat. Do not read sitting on the bare floor.
- We make many pronunciation mistakes to speed up reading. Read slowly to avoid these mispronunciations. If you don’t recite it with proper pronunciation, the result may be bad.
- If starting for any special purpose then definitely start from Tuesday or Saturday. Make a resolution on day one. You tell Bajrangbali for what purpose you are reciting Hanuman Chalisa.
- The purpose of reciting Hanuman Chalisa is not to harm anyone. Then you will have to suffer its extreme consequences.
- The number of times you recite is up to you. However, if there is any reason such as for getting a job, for getting good results in an exam, then it should be recited once in forty days.
- Before reciting the Chalisa, one must chant the name of Ram for a while. Hanumanji named Rama was most pleased.
- Keep your mind clean and clear. Bajrangbali does not stay with those whose intentions are bad. So if you are a bad minded person or always harm others or think of harming others then reciting Hanuman Chalisa will not help. No matter how much you do, no matter how much money you spend, worship Hanumanji and no matter how much you follow the rules, you will not get benefit from reading this Chalisa. Even if it is for a while. So the rules of reading Hanuman Chalisa are clean clothes and clean mind.
- It is very good if you meditate for ten minutes after reciting. While doing this meditation you will think that you have got your desired result. You are very happy in life. In that meditation, prepare to create a mental picture of how you will feel when you reach your goal. Imagine you are reciting Hanuman Chalisa for a job then imagine how you feel after getting that job. How are your relatives and friends treating you or praising you? Shoot these positive thoughts.
- If you have nightmares at night, read Hanuman Chalisa book under your pillow and go to sleep. This Chalisa can be recited while sitting in bed.
Hanuman Chalisa Lyrics
|| Doha ||
Shri Guru Charan Sarooja-raj Nija manu Mukura Sudhaari,
Baranau Rahubhara Bimala Yasha Jo Dayaka Phala Chari |
Budhee Heen Thanu Jannikay Sumirow Pavana Kumara,
Bala-Budhee Vidya Dehoo Mohee Harahu Kalesha Vikaara ||
|| Choupai ||
Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar,
Jai Kapis tihun lok ujagar. [ 1 ]
Ram doot atulit bal dhama,
Anjaani-putra Pavan sut nama. [ 2 ]
Mahabir Bikram Bajrangi,
Kumati nivar sumati Ke sangi. [ 3 ]
Kanchan varan viraj subesa,
Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesha. [ 4 ]
Hath Vajra Aur Dhuvaje Viraje,
Kaandhe moonj janehu sajai. [ 5 ]
Sankar suvan kesri Nandan,
Tej prataap maha jag vandan. [ 6 ]
Vidyavaan guni ati chatur,
Ram kaj karibe ko aatur. [ 7 ]
Prabu charitra sunibe ko rasiya,
Ram Lakhan Sita man Basiya. [ 8 ]
Sukshma roop dhari Siyahi dikhava,
Vikat roop dhari lank jarava. [ 9 ]
Bhima roop dhari asur sanghare
Ramachandra ke kaj sanvare. [ 10 ]
Laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye,
Shri Raghuvir Harashi ur laye. [ 11 ]
Raghupati Kinhi bahut badai,
Tum mam priye Bharat-hi-sam bhai. [ 12 ]
Sahas badan tumharo yash gaave,
Asa-kahi Shripati kanth lagaave. [ 13 ]
Sankadhik Brahmaadi Muneesa,
Narad-Sarad sahit Aheesa. [ 14 ]
Yam Kuber Digpaal Jahan te,
Kavi kovid kahi sake kahan te. [ 15 ]
Tum upkar Sugreevahin keenha,
Ram milaye rajpad deenha. [ 16 ]
Tumharo mantra Vibheeshan maana,
Lankeshwar Bhaye Sub jag jana. [ 17 ]
Yug sahastra jojan par Bhanu,
Leelyo tahi madhur phal janu. [ 18 ]
Prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahee,
Jaladhi langhi gaye achraj nahee. [ 19 ]
Durgaam kaj jagath ke jete,
Sugam anugraha tumhre tete. [ 20 ]
Ram dwaare tum rakhvare,
Hoat na agya binu paisare. [ 21 ]
Sub sukh lahae tumhari sar na,
Tum rakshak kahu ko dar naa. [ 22 ]
Aapan tej samharo aapai,
Teenhon lok hank te kanpai. [ 23 ]
Bhoot pisaach Nikat nahin aavai,
Mahavir jab naam sunavae. [ 24 ]
Nase rog harae sab peera,
Japat nirantar Hanumant beera. [ 25 ]
Sankat se Hanuman chudavae,
Man Karam Vachan dyan jo lavai. [ 26 ]
Sab par Ram tapasvee raja,
Tin ke kaj sakal Tum saja. [ 27 ]
Aur manorath jo koi lavai,
Sohi amit jeevan phal pavai. [ 28 ]
Charon Yug partap tumhara,
Hai persidh jagat ujiyara. [ 29 ]
Sadhu Sant ke tum Rakhware,
Asur nikandan Ram dulhare. [ 30 ]
Ashta-sidhi nav nidhi ke dhata,
Asvar deen Janki mata. [ 31 ]
Ram rasayan tumhare pasa,
Sada raho Raghupati ke dasa. [ 32 ]
Tumhare bhajan Ram ko pavai,
Janam-janam ke dukh bisraavai. [ 33 ]
Anth-kaal Raghuvir pur jayee,
Jahan janam Hari-Bakht Kahayee. [ 34 ]
Aur Devta Chit na dharehi,
Hanumanth se hi sarve sukh karehi. [ 35 ]
Sankat kate-mite sab peera,
Jo sumirai Hanumat Balbeera. [ 36 ]
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosahin,
Kripa Karahu Gurudev ki nyahin. [ 37 ]
Jo sat bar path kare kohi,
Chutehi bandhi maha sukh hohi. [ 38 ]
Jo yah padhe Hanuman Chalisa,
Hoye siddhi sakhi Gaureesa. [ 39 ]
Tulsidas sada hari chera,
Keejai Nath Hridaye mein dera. [ 40 ]
|| Doha ||
Pavan Tanay Sankat Harana, Mangala Murati Roop,
Ram Lakhana Sita Sahita, Hriday Basahu Soor Bhoop.
Benefits of Chanting Hanuman Chalisa
Regular recitation of Hanuman Chalisa removes all problems and crises of the devotee. Reciting regularly removes diseases, sorrows, depression and brings happiness and success in life. Now we will know the benefits of reciting Hanuman Chalisa regularly:
Hanuman Chalisa reduces the effect of Saturn :
There is no substitute for recitation of Hanuman Chalisa to escape from Shani Dev’s crooked vision or from Saturn’s Sade Sati. It is said that Hanuman devotees cannot even come close to Shani Dev’s wrath. One is able to overcome Shani vision very quickly by reciting regularly. Hanuman Chalisa should be recited especially on Saturdays for peace and prosperity for those whose life is continuously affected due to Saturn in Kundali.
To remove evil spirits :
If you feel that some ghost or evil spirit is affecting your life then Hanuman Chalisa recitation is no substitute. It is believed that if you suffer from nightmares at night, you should recite Hanuman Chalisa at least once every night before going to sleep. One should sleep with Hanuman Chalisa under the pillow. It will free you from negative and bad thoughts.
Apologizing for one’s actions :
We all commit many sins intentionally, unintentionally, knowingly and unknowingly. According to Hindu scriptures we are stuck in the cycle of birth and death only because of our sins. Recitation of Hanuman Chalisa helps one to get rid of the sins of past and present births.
To remove obstacles or crises :
Another name of Hanumanji is Sankat Mochan. Whenever a devotee faces any crisis, if he recites Hanuman Chalisa with devotion, his crisis will be removed very easily. In the forty-ninth choupai of Chalisa it is said:
Jo yah padhe Hanuman Chalisa,
Hoye siddhi sakhi Gaureesa. [ 39 ]
It means that whoever recites this one hundred times will be freed from all bonds and will attain great happiness. It means that all his obstacles and crises will be overcome and success will come in any work.
Relieves stress :
If you wake up every morning and recite Hanuman Chalisa, your stress will go away and the day will go smoothly. Juri Mela Var of Hanuman Chalisa reading with money every morning to relieve any person’s stress.
To remove negative thoughts:
Are you suffering from negative thinking? Then you have to make a little change in your daily routine. Stay away from the newspaper in the morning. Get up in the morning and recite slowly at least once as per rules. Once that is done read about Hanumanji or any other religious practice and meditate for a while. May your day begin and end with Hanuman Chalisa. You will see that negative thinking will be removed from your life very soon.
To have a safe journey :
It is widely believed that Lord Hanuman can prevent accidents and ensure the success of travel. If you recite before any journey and if you have Hanuman Chalisa with you then your journey will be safe without any hindrance.
To fulfill all the positive wishes of our mind :
The greatness of reciting or listening to Hanuman Chalisa is infinite and incredible. It is believed that if a devotee recites these 40 chaupai with devotion and attention, all his obstacles are removed and all the positive wishes of the mind are fulfilled very quickly.
To gain knowledge and power :
Devoted recitation of this Chalisa with understanding its meaning creates so much positive energy around you that you will feel extremely vibrant throughout the day. It removes the negative aspects of your life like laziness and procrastination and makes you more efficient. It cures your various ailments like headache, insomnia, anxiety, depression etc. and makes your life happy.
To attain spiritual knowledge :
It is true that if you recite daily according to the rules, you will experience spiritual change in your life and you will gain spiritual knowledge in your life. It is believed that all those who follow the path of spirituality are blessed by Lord Hanuman.
To reform a person :
It helps those who have been in bad company or have taken up abusive habits to make amends. The energy that emanates from the Chalisa fills the devotee’s heart with positivity and energy.
To bring happiness and prosperity to the world:
Daily recitation with devotion removes all differences and defilements in a family and invites happiness and peace in the world. This should be recited daily to remove all negativity in the world.
To remove Vastu Dosh:
If you have any Vastu Dosha in your home then you must start Hanuman Puja and recite this daily in your home.
To cure disease:
Have you been suffering from any complex disease for a long time? Or is someone in your family or acquaintances suffering from such an incurable disease? Then you must recite Hanuman Chalisa. In one choupai Tulsidasji says:
Nase rog harae sab peera,
Japat nirantar Hanumant beera.
Its meaning is that by chanting Hanuman’s name continuously, all kinds of diseases and sufferings are destroyed. In other words, if you recite Hanuman Chalisa regularly, all the diseases will be kept away.
For advancement in education and employment:
If a student or an employee recites Chalisa regularly, his concentration will increase and he will perform well in exams and work.
Purifies the body and mind:
It purifies both body and mind and gives a beautiful blissful life.
Develops spiritual knowledge:
It protects one from all dangers and crises in life and imparts spiritual knowledge and helps to gain confidence in life.
Job interview success comes from:
It is believed that if one recites this chalisha while going for a job interview, one can expect favorable results.
The cure for legal complications is:
This Chalisha should be recited 100 times a day to get rid of dire straits like legal fraud, lawsuits, imprisonment etc.
Can Women read Hanuman Chalisa?
First of all let’s say yes women can worship Hanumanji and equally can read Hanuman Chalisa. There is no obstacle anywhere to read Hanuman Chalisa by women. In the thirty-eighth and forty-ninth chaupai by Tulsi Das says that: Jo sat bar path kare kohi,
Chutehi bandhi maha sukh hohi. Jo yah padhe Hanuman Chalisa, Hoye siddhi sakhi Gaureesa. The meanings of these two chaupais respectively are as follows – One who recites this Hanuman Chalisa hundred times will be freed from his bonds and attain great happiness. And the thirty-ninth chaupai means that one who recites this Hanuman Chalisa will attain siddhi. Here Tulsidasji does not mention any man or woman that only men will attain siddhi or great happiness. So here he mentions ‘anyone’. He did not discriminate between men and women. Where a great sage like Tulsi Dasji, the author of Hanuman Chalisa, did not forbid women, there could be no more obstacles for women to read Hanuman Chalisa. So women can also wear Hanuman Chalisa and get the grace of Hanumanji.
