Shri Hanuman Devotional Knowledge
Shri Hanuman Chalisa: Introduction
Shri Hanuman Chalisa is one of the most widely recited devotional hymns dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Traditionally attributed to Goswami Tulsidas, its forty principal verses praise Hanumanji as the devoted servant of Lord Rama, the embodiment of strength, wisdom, courage, humility, discipline and selfless service.
Devotees commonly recite Hanuman Chalisa during daily worship, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, on Hanuman Jayanti and during periods of prayer, reflection or difficulty. Its recitation is traditionally associated with remembrance of Lord Rama, inner confidence, protection, devotion and freedom from fear.
HanumanChalisaHindi.com brings together Hanuman Chalisa, Aarti, Mantra, Kavach, Stotra, Sundarkand, Bajrang Baan, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Ashtak and other Hanuman devotional resources in Hindi, English and several Indian languages.
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Hanuman Chalisa Mool Paath
Below is the traditional Mool Paath section of Shri Hanuman Chalisa. Minor differences in spelling, punctuation and line arrangement may be found in regional, handwritten and printed editions.
॥ श्री हनुमान चालीसा ॥
॥ दोहा ॥
श्री गुरु चरण सरोज रज, निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि।
वरनऊँ रघुवर विमल जसु, जो दायकु फल चारि॥
बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके, सुमिरो पवन कुमार।
बल बुद्धि विद्या देहु मोहिं, हरहु कलेश विकार॥
॥ चौपाई॥
जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुन सागर। जय कपीस तिहुँ लोक उजागर॥
राम दूत अतुलित बल धामा। अंजनिपुत्र पवन सुत नामा॥
महावीर बिक्रम बजरंगी। कुमति निवार सुमिति के संगी॥
कंचन वरन विराज सुवेसा। कानन कुंडल कुंचित केसा॥४॥
हाथ बज्र औ ध्वजा विराजै। काँधे मूँज जनेऊ साजै॥
शंकर सुवन केसरीनंदन। तेज प्रताप महा जग बंदन॥
विद्यावान गुनी अति चातुर। राम काज करिबे को आतुर॥
प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया। राम लखन सीता मन बसिया॥८॥
सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सियहि दिखावा। बिकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा॥
भीम रूप धरि असुर सँहारे। रामचंन्द्र के काज सँवारे॥
लाय सजीवन लखन जियाये। श्री रघुबीर हरषि उर लाये॥
रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बड़ाई। तुम मम प्रिय भरत सम भाई॥१२॥
सहस बदन तुम्हरो जस गावैं। अस कहि श्रीपति कंठ लगावैं॥
सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीसा। नारद सारद सहित अहीसा॥
जम कुबेर दिगपाल जहाँ ते। कबि कोबिद कहि सके कहाँ ते॥
तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीन्हा। राम मिलाय राज पद दीन्हा॥१६॥
तुम्हरो मंत्र विभीषन माना। लंकेश्वर भये सब जग जाना॥
जुग सहस्त्र जोजन पर भानू। लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू॥
प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं। जलधि लाँघि गये अचरज नाहीं॥
दु्र्गम काज जगत के जेते। सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते॥२०॥
राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे। होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे॥
सब सुख लहैं तुम्हारी सरना। तुम रच्छक काहू को डर ना॥
आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै। तीनों लोक हाँक तें काँपै॥
भूत पिसाच निकट नहिं आवै। महावीर जब नाम सुनावैं॥२४॥
नासै रोग हरै सब पीरा। जपत निरंतर हनुमत बीरा॥
संकट तें हनुमान छुड़ावै। मन क्रम वचन ध्यान जो लावै॥
सब पर राम तपस्वीं राजा। तिन के काज सकल तुम साजा॥
और मनोरथ जो कोई लावै। सोइ अमित जीवन फल पावै॥२८॥
चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा। है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा॥
साधु संत के तुम रखबारे। असुर निकंदन राम दुलारे॥
अष्ट सिद्धि नौ निधि के दाता। अस बर दीन जानकी माता॥
राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा। सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा॥३२॥
तुम्हरे भजन राम को पावै। जनम जनम के दुख बिसरावै॥
अंत काल रघुबर पुर जाई। जहाँ जन्म हरि भक्त कहाई॥
और देवता चित्त न धरई। हनुमत सेइ सर्ब सुख करई॥
संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा। जो सुमिरैं हनुमत बलबीरा॥३६॥
जै जै जै हनुमान गोसाईं। कृपा करहु गुरू देव की नाईं॥
जो सत बार पाठ कर कोई। छूटहि बन्दि महासुख होई॥
जो यह पढै हनुमान चलीसा। होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा॥
तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा। कीजै नाथ हृदय महँ डेरा॥४०॥
॥ दोहा॥
पवनतनय संकट हरन, मंगल मूरति रुप।
राम लखन सीता सहित, हृदय बसहु सुर भूप॥
॥ श्री हनुमान चालीसा सम्पूर्ण ॥
Poet, Saint and Devotee of Shri Rama
About the Author: Goswami Tulsidas
Shri Hanuman Chalisa is traditionally attributed to Goswami Tulsidas, the celebrated poet-saint whose devotional works helped make the story and ideals of Lord Rama accessible to generations of readers. Tulsidas composed in languages understood by ordinary people and placed devotion, righteous conduct, humility and remembrance of the divine at the centre of his writings.
His best-known work is the Ramcharitmanas, an Awadhi retelling of the sacred narrative of Lord Rama. Other works traditionally associated with him include Vinaya Patrika, Hanuman Bahuk, Kavitavali, Gitavali and Dohavali.
In the Hanuman Chalisa, Tulsidas presents Hanumanji not merely as a figure of extraordinary power, but as the ideal devotee whose strength remains guided by wisdom, humility, service and complete dedication to Lord Rama.
Hanuman Chalisa in Different Languages
Read Shri Hanuman Chalisa in Hindi, English and major Indian languages. Select your preferred language below to open the complete devotional text currently available on HanumanChalisaHindi.com.
Who Is Lord Hanuman?
Lord Hanuman is one of the most revered figures in the Hindu devotional tradition. He is celebrated in the Ramayana as the devoted servant and messenger of Lord Rama, whose courage, intelligence, strength and unwavering faith play a decisive role in the search for Maa Sita and the victory of Dharma.
Hanumanji is traditionally known as the son of Mata Anjana and Kesari and is closely associated with Vayu, the divine wind. For this reason, he is also called Anjaneya, Anjaniputra, Kesarinandan, Maruti and Pavanputra.
Although Hanumanji possesses extraordinary power, his most celebrated quality is devotion. His strength is always guided by wisdom, humility, service and complete dedication to Lord Rama. Devotees therefore remember him as Mahavir, Bajrangbali, Ramdoot and Sankat Mochan.
Symbolism Associated with Lord Hanuman
The traditional form of Hanumanji includes symbols connected with strength, service, devotion, alertness and spiritual discipline. Their interpretation may vary across texts, temples and regional traditions.
The Gada
The mace represents strength, readiness, discipline and the responsible use of power in the service of Dharma.
Sanjeevani Mountain
Hanuman carrying the mountain recalls his determined effort to bring the life-restoring herb for Lakshmana when time was critical.
Folded Hands
Hanumanji shown before Lord Rama with folded hands represents humility, surrender, respect and devoted service.
Open Heart
Images showing Rama and Sita within Hanuman’s heart symbolise complete devotion and the constant remembrance of the divine.
Red and Saffron
Red and saffron are commonly associated with energy, courage, purity of intention, renunciation and active devotion.
The Raised Tail
The raised tail in devotional art often communicates alertness, confidence, vitality and readiness to serve.
Other Names of Lord Hanuman
Hanumanji is remembered through many sacred names. Each name highlights a relationship, quality, place in the Ramayana or devotional form associated with him.
Anjaneya
Anjaniputra
Maruti
Pavanputra
Kesarinandan
Bajrangbali
Mahavir
Ramdoot
Sankat Mochan
Kapish
Mahabali
Chiranjeevi
Rambhakta
Atulit Baladhama
Lankadahan
How to Worship Lord Hanuman at Home
Hanumanji can be worshipped through a simple and respectful home puja. Elaborate arrangements are not compulsory. Cleanliness, sincerity, restraint, courage, remembrance of Lord Rama and a spirit of selfless service are central to Hanuman worship.
1. Clean the worship area
Keep the puja space, surrounding room and sacred objects clean and properly arranged.
2. Place Hanumanji’s image respectfully
Place an image or idol of Hanumanji on a clean, raised platform rather than directly on the floor.
3. Light a diya safely
Light a ghee or oil lamp safely. Incense may also be offered when suitable for the household.
4. Offer simple puja items
Offer flowers, sindoor according to family tradition, clean water, fruit, jaggery, roasted gram or another simple vegetarian naivedya.
5. Remember Lord Rama
Begin by remembering Shri Rama, Mata Sita and Lakshmana, then meditate on the devoted form of Hanumanji.
6. Recite a devotional text
Read Hanuman Chalisa, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Ashtak, Bajrang Baan, Hanuman Kavach, Sundarkand or a simple Hanuman mantra.
7. Perform Hanuman Aarti
Conclude the worship with Hanumanji Aarti and offer a sincere personal prayer.
8. Practise Hanuman-like qualities
Carry devotion into daily life through courage, discipline, truthfulness, humility, service and control over anger and ego.
Important Hanuman Mantras
The following mantras are commonly used for devotional remembrance of Hanumanji. Chant slowly, respectfully and with attention to pronunciation. The number of repetitions may be followed according to personal, family or teacher-guided practice.
Hanuman Moola Mantra
ॐ हनुमते नमः॥
A simple and widely used salutation to Lord Hanuman.
Hanuman Gayatri Mantra
ॐ आञ्जनेयाय विद्महे
वायुपुत्राय धीमहि।
तन्नो हनुमत् प्रचोदयात्॥
A devotional prayer seeking inspiration from Anjaneya, the son of Vayu.
Shri Ramdoot Mantra
ॐ रामदूताय नमः॥
A respectful salutation to Hanumanji as the divine messenger of Lord Rama.
Major Occasions for Hanuman Worship
Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the appearance of Lord Hanuman. Devotees observe it through Chalisa recitation, Sundarkand, kirtan, temple visits, charity and devotional worship.
Tuesday Worship
Tuesday is widely associated with Hanumanji. Many devotees visit temples, read Hanuman Chalisa and offer simple prayers on this day.
Saturday Worship
Saturday worship of Hanumanji is common in many regions, often together with prayers for courage, discipline, protection and relief from fear.
Ram Navami
As the foremost devotee of Lord Rama, Hanumanji is remembered during Ram Navami through Ramayana recitation, bhajan, Chalisa and temple worship.
Sundarkand Recitation
Families and devotional groups organise Sundarkand recitation on auspicious days, before important beginnings or as part of regular collective worship.
Akhand Ramayana and Bhajan
Hanumanji is respectfully invoked during Ramayana recitations, Ram bhajans, kirtan and devotional gatherings centred on the life and ideals of Lord Rama.
Hanuman Jayanti dates and observances vary by region, lunar calendar and local tradition. Follow a trusted local Panchang or temple calendar for the relevant date and puja timing.
Top 5 Well-Known Hanuman Temples in India
The following temples are selected for their devotional, historical or cultural importance. This is an informational selection rather than an official ranking of sacred places.
1
Hanuman Garhi, Ayodhya
Hanuman Garhi is one of Ayodhya’s best-known temples. Devotees traditionally visit this hilltop shrine while undertaking pilgrimage connected with Shri Rama.
2
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Varanasi
This revered Varanasi temple is strongly associated with Goswami Tulsidas and is an important centre of Hanuman worship, music and devotional tradition.
3
Salasar Balaji Temple, Rajasthan
Located in Churu district, Salasar Balaji is a major Hanuman pilgrimage centre visited by devotees from Rajasthan and across India.
4
Mehandipur Balaji Temple, Rajasthan
Mehandipur Balaji is a widely known temple dedicated to Balaji, a revered form of Hanumanji, and follows distinctive local worship traditions.
5
Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple, Tamil Nadu
The Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple is known for its prominent standing image of Hanumanji and is an important centre of Anjaneya worship in Tamil Nadu.
Eight-Verse Prayer to Sankat Mochan
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Ashtak
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Ashtak is a well-known devotional hymn traditionally associated with Goswami Tulsidas. Its verses recall occasions when Hanumanji removed difficulties through courage, wisdom, speed, devotion and service to Lord Rama.
Devotees commonly recite the Ashtak during Tuesday or Saturday worship, after Hanuman Chalisa, during Hanuman Jayanti or when seeking strength and steadiness in difficult circumstances.
Intense Devotional Prayer to Hanumanji
Bajrang Baan
Bajrang Baan is a powerful devotional composition addressed to Bajrangbali. Its language is direct, urgent and prayerful, invoking Hanumanji’s strength, protection and swift assistance while repeatedly affirming devotion to Lord Rama.
Because it is traditionally regarded as an intense prayer, devotees often recite it with sincerity, restraint and clear pronunciation, following their family or teacher-guided practice.
Traditional Protective Prayer
Hanuman Kavach
Hanuman Kavach refers to devotional protective prayers that invoke Hanumanji around the body, mind, directions and daily life. Different versions of Hanuman Kavach are found in regional prayer books and Sanskrit devotional traditions.
The prayer is traditionally recited with faith in Hanumanji’s courage, vigilance and service to Lord Rama. Textual wording may differ between editions, so readers may follow a trusted family, temple or teacher-approved version.
Chalisa Dedicated to Anjaneya
Anjaneya Chalisa
Anjaneya Chalisa is a forty-verse devotional prayer to Lord Hanuman in his beloved form as Anjaneya, the son of Mata Anjana. It praises his strength, knowledge, devotion to Lord Rama and role as a protector and guide of devotees.
The prayer is especially meaningful for readers who worship Hanumanji through the Anjaneya tradition followed widely in southern India. Language and verse arrangements may differ between regional editions.
Frequently Asked Questions About HanumanChalisaHindi.com
1. What is HanumanChalisaHindi.com?
HanumanChalisaHindi.com is a devotional knowledge platform dedicated primarily to Lord Hanuman. It provides Hanuman Chalisa, Aarti, Mantra, Kavach, Stotra, Sundarkand, Bajrang Baan, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Ashtak, puja guidance and related devotional information.
2. In which languages is Hanuman Chalisa available?
Shri Hanuman Chalisa is available on the website in Hindi, English, Gujarati, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali and Punjabi. Additional Hanuman prayers are available in selected languages.
3. Who wrote Hanuman Chalisa?
Hanuman Chalisa is traditionally attributed to Goswami Tulsidas, the renowned poet-saint and devotee of Lord Rama who is also celebrated for composing the Ramcharitmanas.
4. Does reciting Hanuman Chalisa guarantee protection or success?
No. Hanuman Chalisa, mantras, kavach and stotras are devotional prayers. References to courage, protection, relief or victory reflect traditional spiritual beliefs and prayers, not guaranteed medical, financial, legal, career or personal outcomes.
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Download the complete Shri Hanuman Chalisa PDF for reading during daily worship, Tuesday or Saturday puja, Hanuman Jayanti, temple visits and other devotional occasions.
Devotional note: Sacred texts, recitation methods, offerings, temple customs and festival observances may have recognised regional and family variations. Readers may follow their family tradition or consult a knowledgeable teacher for personalised religious guidance.