Hanuman Chalisa is a timeless ode to devotion Lord Hanuman is known for his devotion to Lord Ram and is considered to be the embodiment of faith, surrender, and devotion.

The ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ is composed by Saint Goswami Tulsidas, the author of the Tulsi Ramayana (Ramacharitamanasa). It is believed that an ailing Tulsidas composed the Hanuman Chalisa. Composing and singing the praises of Lord Hanuman, helped Tulsidas regain his health.

Composed of 40 verses filled with praises for Lord Hanuman, the Hanuman Chalisa is composed in Avadhi. This dialect of Hindi was spoken in Ayodhya, Lord Rama’s birthplace.

॥ Doha ॥

Shree Guru Charan Saroj Raj,

Nij Manu Mukuru Sudhaari.

Barnau Raghubar Bimal Jasu,

Jo Daayaku Phal Chaari.

Buddhiheen Tanu Jaanike, 

Sumirau Pavan-Kumaar।.

Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, 

Harahu Kalesh Vikaar.

॥ Chaupai ॥

Jai Hanuman Gyaan Gun Sagar,

Jai Kapeesh Teehun Lok Ujaagar. ॥ 1 ॥

Ram Doot Atulit Bal Dhaamaa,

Anjani-Putra Pavansut Naamaa. ॥ 2 ॥

Mahaavir Vikram Bajrangi, 

Kumati Nivaar Sumati Ke Sangi. ॥ 3 ॥

Kanchan Baran Biraaj Subesa, 

Kaanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa. ॥ 4 ॥

Haath Vajra Aur Dhwaja Biraaje,

Kaandhe Moonj Janeu Saaje. ॥ 5 ॥

Shankar Suvan Kesari-nandan,

Tej Prataap Maha Jag Vandan. ॥ 6 ॥

Vidyavaan Guni Ati Chaatur,

Ram Kaaj Karibe Ko Aatur. ॥ 7 ॥

Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya, 

Ram Lakhan Sita Man Basiya. ॥ 8 ॥

Sukshma Roop Dhari Siyahin Dikhawa, 

Bikat Roop Dhari Lank Jaraawa. ॥ 9 ॥

Bheem Roop Dhari Asur Sanhaare,

Ram Chandra Ke Kaaj Sanwaare. ॥ 10 ॥

Laaye Sajivan Lakhan Jiyaaye,

Shree Raghubeer Harashi Ur Laaye. ॥ 11 ॥

Raghupati Keenhi Bahut Badhaai, 

Tum Mum Priya Bharat Hi Sam Bhai. ॥ 12 ॥

Sahastra Badan Tumhaaro Jas Gaavein,

As Kahi Shripati Kanth Lagaavein. ॥ 13 ॥

Sankaadik Brahmadi Munisa, 

Narad Shaarad Sahit Ahisaa. ॥ 14 ॥

Yam Kuber Digpaal Jahaan Te,

Kabi Kobid Kahi Sake Kahaan Te. ॥ 15 ॥

Tum Upkaar Sugreevahin Kinhaa, 

Ram Milaaye Raajpad Dinha. ॥ 16 ॥

Tumharo Mantra Vibhishan Maana,

Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jaanaa. ॥ 17 ॥

Jug Sahastra Jojan Par Bhaanu, 

Lilyo Taahi Madhur Phal Jaanu. ॥ 18 ॥

Prabhu Mudrikaa Meli Mukh Maahi,

Jaldhi Laanghi Gaye Achraj Naahi. ॥ 19 ॥

Durgam Kaaj Jagat Ke Jete, 

Sugam Anugraha Tumhare Tete. ॥ 20 ॥

Ram Dooare Tum Rakhwaare,

Ho-ta Na Aagnya Bin Paisaare. ॥ 21 ॥

Sab Sukh Lahai Tumhari Sharnaa,

Tum Rakhshak Kaahu Ko Darna. ॥ 22 ॥

Aapan Tej Samhaaro Aape, 

Teen ho Lok Haank Te Kaanpen. ॥ 23 ॥

Bhoot Pishaach Nikat Nahi Aave,

Mahaavir Jab Naam Sunaave. ॥ 24 ॥

Naase Rog Hare Sab Peeraa,

Japat Nirantar Hanumat Beeraa. ॥ 25 ॥

Sankat Te Hanuman Chhoodave, 

Man Karma Bachan Dhyaan Jo Laave. ॥ 26 ॥

Sab Par Ram Tapasvi Raja,

Tin Ke Kaaj Sakal Tum Saajaa. ॥ 27 ॥

Aur Manorath Jo Koi Laave, 

Soi Amit Jivan Phal Paave. ॥ 28 ॥

Chaaro Jug Partaap Tumhara,

Hai Parsiddh Jagat Ujiyaaraa. ॥ 29 ॥

Saadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhwaare,

Asur Nikandan Ram Dulaare. ॥ 30 ॥

Asht Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Daata,

As bar Deen Jaanki Maata. ॥ 31 ॥

Ram Rasaayan Tumhre Paasa,

Sadaa Raho Raghupati Ke Daasa. ॥ 32 ॥

Tumhare Bhajan Ram Ko Paave,

Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisraave. ॥ 33 ॥

Ant-kaal Raghubar Pur Jaayee, 

Jahaan Janma Hari-Bhakt Kahayee. ॥ 34 ॥

Aur Devta Chitt Na Dharayi, 

Hanumat Sei Sarva Sukh Karayi. ॥ 35 ॥

Sankat Kate Mite Sab Peera,

Jo Sumirai Hanumat Balbiraa. ॥ 36 ॥

Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosaai,

Krupaa Karo Gurudev Ki Naai. ॥ 37 ॥

Jo Sat Baar Paath Kar Koi,

Chhoot-a-hin Bandi Maha sukh Hoyi. ॥ 38 ॥

Jo Yeh Padhe Hanuman Chalisa,

Hoye Siddhi Saakhi Gaurisa. ॥ 39 ॥

Tulsidas Sada Hari-chera,

Kije Naath Hridaya Mahn Dera. ॥ 40 ॥

॥ Doha ॥

Pavantanaye Sankat Haran, 

Mangal Moorti Roop.

Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit, 

Hridaya Basahu Soor Bhoop.