Hanuman Chalisa is the Hindu devotional hymn or stotra containing 40 chaupais which is addressed to Lord Hanuman. It was written by Saint Kavi Tulsidas in the 16th century in the Awadhi language. Chaupais means “verses”- there is a total of 40 verses in Sankat Mochan Hanuman Chalisa, excluding the couplets which are at the beginning and the ending of Hanuman Chalisa.
The word “Chalisa” means the number “forty” in the Hindi language. Thus, to summarize the meaning of Hanuman Chalisa in English; it provides a quick glimpse into the life, devotion and glory of lord Hanuman.
It is said that whoever chants the Hanuman Chalisa slokas with full devotion will have Hanuman’s grace by his side. Among Hindus worldwide it is believed that chanting the Hanuman Chalisa slokas invokes Hanuman’s divine intervention at times of grave problems, including those concerning evil spirits.
Though many have translated Hanuman Chalisa in Hindi and English, I have considered the translations by Gota Press, Mehta, Rao and Rambhadracharya.
Some Interesting Facts on the Hanuman Chalisa meaning!
Do you know Hanuman was the Avatar of Lord Shankara?
Anjana (mother of Lord Hanuman) was the devotee of Lord Shankara. She prayed to Lord Shankara asking him to take birth as her son. In the end, Lord Shankara granted the boon by incarnating himself as her son.
Hanuman Chalisa meaning (English)- The legend of Bajrang Bali
The name Bajrang Bali came forward because of an incident, when Sita was putting Sindoor (Vermilion) on her forehead Hanuman asked her the reason behind it. Sita replied that putting Sindoor on the forehead will increase the life span of her husband Lord Rama. After listening to this Hanuman covered his entire body with Sindoor as devotion to his beloved Lord Rama. Sindoor is also known as “Bajrang” that’s why the name “Bajrang Bali” came into existence.
Do you know how many names does Lord Hanuman has?
There is a total of 108 names of Lord Hanuman in the Sanskrit Language.
Hanuman Chalisa written language!
You would be surprised to know that Hanuman Chalisa was initially written in Awadhi Language. Later on, it got translated to various other languages like English.
The distance between Earth & Sun is mentioned in Hanuman Chalisa
Sanatan Dharma or Hinduism is backed by science. Almost everything has science like the celebration of Shivratri. Know more about the science behind Mahashivratri in our article – THE SCIENCE BEHIND MAHASHIVRATRI- FACTS YOU DIDN’T KNOW. Similarly, Hanuman Chalisa also says about the distance between the Sun and the Earth. Lemme tell how:
In the 18th verse of Hanuman Chalisa it is somewhat accurately mentioned the distance between earth & sun. The 18th verse ( jug shahastra jojan parbhanu )
1 Jug = 12,000
Shahastra = 1000
1 jojan = 8 miles
(jug x shahastra x jojan) = 9,60,00,000 miles
1 mile = 1.6 kms
Therefore,
9,60,00,000 x 1.6 = 1,53,600,000 kms
And as per astronomy, the distance between earth & sun is 1,52,171,522 kilometres which are approximately same to 1,53,600,000.
Hanuman Chalisa meaning (English)- Couplet is written in Hanuman Chalisa

Couplet
Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj |
Nij mane mukure sudhar |
Varnao Raghuvar Vimal Jasu |
Jo dayaku phal char |
Through the pollen dust of Lotus which is near the feet of Guru, I cleaned the mirror of my mind and I claimed the glory of Shri Raghuveer who grant the four fruits (Dharma, Artha, Kama & Moksha)
Budhi Hin Tanu Janike |
Sumirau Pavan Kumar |
Bal budhi Vidya dehu mohe |
Harahu Kalesa Vikar |
Respected God Pavan Kumar, meditating with whole concentration along with my body & brain I humbly request you to grant me strength, intelligence, knowledge & destroy my sorrows & shortcomings.
Verse 1
For removal of bad karma & attainment of divine knowledge
Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar |
Jai Kapis tihun lok ujagar |
Victory to thee! O’ Hanuman you are the ocean of knowledge & moral principles (quality of being honest, good character). Hey Kapishvar Victory to you, you have the glory in all the three worlds (heaven, earth, underworld).
Verse 2
Wisdom & Strength
Ram doot atulit bal dhama |
Anjani-putra Pavan sut nama |
Son of Anjani & celestial father Pavan, you are the divine messenger of Lord Rama & you are the house of strength.
Verse 3
Removal of bad company & habits
Mahavir Vikram Bajrangi |
Kumati nivar sumati Ke sangi |
Great Mahaveer Bajrang Bali you are the greatest courage, you vanish the unintelligence & you always support intelligence.
Verse 4
Kanchan varan viraj subesa |
Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa |
Your golden like physic shines in the beautiful attire, your earrings & curly hairs make you graceful.
Verse 5
Hath Vajra Aur Dhuvaje Viraje
Kaandhe moonj janehu sajai
Holding vajra (ritual object) & flag in your hands, janeu (traditional white thread tied around the shoulder & abdomen) around your shoulder makes you attractive.
Verse 6
Sankar suvan kesri Nandan
Tej prataap maha jag vandan
You are the avatar of Lord Shankara & you are popular by the name called Kesari Nandan. You are brilliant & praiseworthy around the universe.
Verse 7
Cultivation of Devotion
Vidyavaan guni ati chatur
Ram kaj karibe ko aatur
You are well versed in all field of knowledge. You are intelligent & clever, always keen to carry out the tasks given by Lord Rama.
Verse 8
Cultivation of Devotion
Prabu charitra sunibe-ko rasiya
Ram Lakhan Sita man Basiya
You are always keen to listen to the stories of Lord Rama, you are in the heart of Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman.
Verse 9
Sukshma roop dhari Siyahi dikhava
Vikat roop dhari lank jarava
You transform to micro to see Sitha & spoke to her in humility at the same time you transform to macro to burn the kingdom of Lanka.
Verse 10
Bhima roop dhari asur sanghare
Ramachandra ke kaj sanvare
You change to huge & vanish all the demons. You always take initiative in Lord Rama’s tasks with great skill.
Verse 11
Protection from poisons & snake bites
Laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye
Shri Raghuvir Harashi ur laye
You saved Lakshmana’s life by bringing the sanjeevani medicine. Lord Rama embraced you with abundant happiness.
Verse 12
Removes misunderstandings between sons & daughters
Raghupati Kinhi bahut badai
Tum mam priye Bharat-hi-sam bhai
Lord Rama praises you with love & he consider you as a beloved brother.
Verse 13
To gain fame
Sahas badan tumharo jash gaave
Asa-kahi Shripati kanth lagaave
Lord Rama warmly hugged you and said “Thousands of living beings are chanting the hymns of your glory” .
Verse 14
Sankadhik Brahmaadi Muneesa
Narad-Sarad sahit Aheesa
Prophets like Sanak, Rishi, Lord Brahma, Dev, Muni, Narad, Saraswati, Shesh
Verse 15
To gain fame
Jam Kuber Digpaal Jahan te
Kavi kovid kahi sake kahan te
Yam raj (God of death), Kuber (God of wealth) & Digpals even are unable to describe your fame then it is impossible for the kavi (poets) & experts.
Verse 16
Recovery of lost status, promotion in jobs
Tum upkar Sugreevahin keenha
Ram milaye rajpad deenha
You rendered great service to Sugreev &you united Sugreev with Lord Rama where Lord Rama installed his Royal Throne.
Verse 17
Recovery of lost status, promotion in jobs
Tumharo mantra Vibheeshan maana
Lankeshwar Bhaye Sub jag jana
The whole universe knows that Vibhishan acquired the kingdom by taking your advice.
Verse 18

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Distance between planet earth & sun
Jug sahastra jojan par Bhanu
Leelyo tahi madhur phal janu
Sun is at a fabulous distance thousands of mile away from earth, you thought it as a luscious fruit and went to eat.
Verse 19
Prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahee
Jaladhi langhi gaye achraj nahee
By holding the ring of Lord Rama near your forehead, you easily leapt across the ocean & this is not a surprising task for you!
Verse 20
Remove obstacles, accomplish difficult tasks
Durgaam kaj jagath ke jete
Sugam anugraha tumhre tete
All the difficulties in the universe become easy with your mercy.
Verse 21
Ram dwaare tum rakhvare
Hoat na agya binu paisare
You are the sentinel of Shri Rama’s abidance, no one can enter there without your permission.
Verse 22
Protection from adverse planetary influences
Sub sukh lahae tumhari sar na
Tum rakshak kahu ko dar naa
Everyone is safe & secure in your presence, there is no fear if you are the protector.
Verse 23
Aapan tej samharo aapai
Teenhon lok hank te kanpai
You are the only controller of your own splendid valour. All the three world trembles at your thunder call.
Verse 24
Protection from black magic & evil spirits
Bhoot pisaach Nikat nahin aavai
Mahavir jab naam sunavae
Evil spirits, demons, ghosts keep away by just mentioning your great name.
Verse 25
To achieve good health
Nase rog harae sab peera
Japat nirantar Hanumant beera
All the diseases & disorders get destroyed by reciting your great name daily.
Verse 26
Liberation from crisis
Sankat se Hanuman chudavae
Man Karam Vachan dyan jo lavai
Those who remember Lord Hanuman in their thoughts, deeds & words with fullest sincere & faith will be protected from the difficulties & pains in life.
Verse 27
Fulfilment of desires
Sab par Ram tapasvee raja
Tin ke kaj sakal Tum saja
All have faith & belief in Lord Rama as the Supreme Lord & the King. You clear all the difficulties easily.
Verse 28
Fulfillment of desires
Aur manorath jo koi lavai
Sohi amit jeevan phal pavai
Whosever comes to you with some wishes or fulfillments with faith &belief will secure the everlasting fruit of human life.
Verse 29
Charon Yug partap tumhara
Hai persidh jagat ujiyara
Your majesty exists in all the four eras, your shine is all over the universe.
Verse 30
Victory over enemies
Sadhu Sant ke tum Rakhware
Asur nikandan Ram dulhare
You are the protector of Saints & Sages. You vanish all the demons & monsters & you are the dearest of Lord Rama
Verse 31
Occult powers & wealth
Ashta-sidhi nav nidhi ke dhata
As-var deen Janki mata
You can grant yogic power of all the eight siddhis ( to become light & heavy at will) & nine nidhis (riches, comfort, power, prestige, fame, sweet, relationships etc.) according to the boon which was granted by Sita (Janaki)
Verse 32
To follow ethics & having a fulfilling life
Ram rasayan tumhare pasa
Sada raho Raghupati ke dasa
You have Lord Rama’s name as a chemic. You will always be a great disciple of Lord Rama ( Raghupati)
Verse 33
Tumhare bhajan Ram ko pavai
Janam-janam ke dukh bisraavai
By reciting your devotional song one can find Lord Rama& are away from difficulties & pains of several births.
Verse 34
Anth-kaal Raghuvir pur jayee
Jahan janam Hari-Bakht Kahayee
At the end of the time, Lord Shri Ram went to Vaikhunt and took birth as a devotee of Hari.
Verse 35
To follow ethics & having a fulfilling life
Aur Devta Chit na dharehi
Hanumanth se hi sarve sukh karehi
Without keeping any prayers with other Lords, the prayers are fulfilled with only praying to Lord Hanuman.
Verse 36
For mental peace
Sankat kate-mite sab peera
Jo sumirai Hanumat Balbeera
Whoever remembers the great name of Mahaveer Hanuman will be away from difficulties & sorrows, it will get destroyed.
Verse 37
For the grace of Lord Hanuman
Jai Jai Hanuman Gosahin
Kripa Karahu Gurudev ki nyahin
Protector of all the devotees, Kudos to you! ( Jay ho! Jay ho! ). You always show mercy on me.
Verse 38
Jo sat bar path kare kohi
Chutehi bandhi maha Sukh hoi
Whoever chants these verses for 100 times will be away from birth to death sorrows & will get huge happiness.
Verse 39
Jo yah padhe Hanuman Chalisa
Hoye siddhi Sakhi Gaureesa
Whoever reads the Hanuman Chalisa will get great accomplishment & the Witness for this is Lord Shankara.
Verse 40
Tulsidas sada hari chera
Keejai Nath Hridaye mein dera
Saint Tulsidas says “ Respected Lord Rama I am your great disciple, please be always in my heart & soul”.
Couplet
Pavan Tanay Sankat Harana
Mangala Murati Roop
Ram Lakhan Sita Sahita
Hriday Basahu Soor Bhoop
Pawanputra ( Son of Pavan Kumar), Sankatmochan (Destroyer of sorrow), Mangalmurti you are in the heart & soul of Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman always.
जय श्री राम।
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