Beyond Recitation — Understanding Hanuman Chalisa Deeply
In millions of homes and hearts across India, the Hanuman Chalisa is recited daily — a hymn not just of devotion but also of immense power, wisdom, and resilience.
But ask yourself:
“Am I truly understanding what I’m chanting?”
If not, this blog is for you.
This article gives you:
- The complete Hanuman Chalisa lyrics in Hindi and English
- The verse-by-verse meaning
- Direct connections to Bhagavad Gita teachings
- Tools to make your chanting spiritually richer and mentally clearer
Let’s begin this journey of understanding.
What Is the Hanuman Chalisa?
The Hanuman Chalisa is a 40-verse hymn composed by Goswami Tulsidas in Awadhi language (a dialect of Hindi), written in the 16th century. It praises Lord Hanuman, the devoted bhakt of Lord Rama, and symbolizes:
- Devotion
- Strength
- Courage
- Selfless service
Full Hanuman Chalisa in Hindi & English with Meaning and Gita Insights
Let’s now explore the entire Hanuman Chalisa, with Hindi and English lyrics, translations, and Gita verse parallels for deeper understanding.
Introductory Doha (दोहा)
Hindi:
श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज, निज मन मुकुर सुधारि।
बरनऊँ रघुबर बिमल जसु, जो दायक फल चारि॥
English:
With the dust of my Guru’s lotus feet, I cleanse the mirror of my mind.
I narrate the pure glory of Lord Rama, which brings the four fruits of life: dharma, artha, kama, and moksha.
Meaning: True learning starts with surrender and humility.
Gita similarity (2.7): Arjuna surrenders to Krishna as a disciple, asking for guidance.
Verse 1
Hindi:
जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुण सागर।
जय कपीस तिहुँ लोक उजागर॥
English:
Victory to Hanuman, ocean of wisdom and virtue.
Victory to the Lord of monkeys, who shines across all realms.
Gita similarity (4.38): Knowledge is the purest purifier. Hanuman, being wise, is already liberated.
Verse 2
Hindi:
राम दूत अतुलित बल धामा।
अंजनि पुत्र पवनसुत नामा॥
English:
Messenger of Rama, repository of immense strength.
Son of Anjani and wind god Vayu.
Gita similarity (10.20): Krishna says, “I am the strength of the strong, devoid of desire.” Hanuman is strength in service.
Verse 3
Hindi:
महावीर विक्रम बजरंगी।
कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी॥
English:
Mighty, valiant, and with a thunderbolt-like body.
Remover of evil thoughts, companion of good sense.
Gita similarity (6.5): Lift yourself with your mind; don’t let it degrade you. Hanuman uplifts minds.
Verse 4
Hindi:
कंचन वरण विराज सुबेसा।
कानन कुंडल कुंचित केशा॥
English:
Golden-hued, beautifully dressed.
Wearing earrings, with curly hair.
Meaning: Even his form exudes divine presence and inspiration.
Verse 5
Hindi:
हाथ वज्र और ध्वजा विराजे।
काँधे मूँज जनेऊ साजे॥
English:
Holding thunderbolt and banner in hand,
Sacred thread across his shoulder.
Gita similarity (18.66): Total surrender brings divine protection, as shown by Hanuman’s posture of readiness.
Verse 6
Hindi:
शंकर सुवन केसरी नंदन।
तेज प्रताप महा जग वंदन॥
English:
Born of Shiva’s blessing and Kesari’s son.
Glorious and revered across the world.
Verse 7
Hindi:
विद्यावान गुणी अति चातुर।
राम काज करिबे को आतुर॥
English:
Wise, virtuous, and extremely clever.
Always eager to serve Lord Rama.
Gita similarity (3.19): One should perform actions as duty, without attachment. Hanuman serves without seeking reward.
Verse 8
Hindi:
प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया।
राम लखन सीता मन बसिया॥
English:
Lover of listening to Lord Rama’s story.
Dwells in the hearts of Rama, Lakshman, and Sita.
Verse 9
Hindi:
सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सियहिं दिखावा।
बिकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा॥
English:
Took a tiny form to meet Sita,
Took a fierce form to burn Lanka.
Gita Insight: Like Krishna, Hanuman adjusts his form to fulfill dharma.
Verse 10
Hindi:
भीम रूप धरि असुर संहारे।
रामचन्द्र के काज संवारे॥
English:
Taking a terrifying form, you destroyed demons.
You flawlessly completed Lord Rama’s missions.
Meaning:
Hanuman uses his immense strength not for personal glory, but to protect righteousness and fulfill divine work. His fierce energy is guided by purpose, not ego.
Bhagavad Gita Insight:
Gita 3.30 – “Dedicate all actions to Me, without desire or ego.”
Hanuman acts without attachment, embodying karma yoga — selfless, righteous action.
Verse 11
Hindi:
लाय सजीवन लखन जियाये।
श्री रघुबीर हरषि उर लाये॥
English:
You brought the Sanjeevani herb to revive Lakshman.
Lord Rama, overjoyed, embraced you warmly.
Meaning:
This act showcases Hanuman’s devotion, urgency, and resourcefulness — saving a life with unwavering commitment to Rama’s cause.
Bhagavad Gita Insight:
Gita 11.55 – “He who acts for Me, is devoted to Me, and is free from enmity — he reaches Me.”
Hanuman’s loyalty to Rama reflects the highest form of bhakti yoga — devotion in action.
Verse 12
Hindi:
रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बड़ाई।
तुम मम प्रिय भरतहि सम भाई॥
English:
Lord Rama praised you immensely,
Saying, “You are as dear to Me as my brother Bharata.”
Meaning:
Hanuman’s sincerity and humility earn him the deepest love from the Divine. This verse shows the personal connection between devotee and deity, born out of selfless love.
Bhagavad Gita Insight:
Gita 12.14 – “He who is free from pride, content, and devoted — such a person is dear to Me.”
Hanuman’s bhakti makes him not just useful, but beloved to God.
Verse 13
Hindi:
सहस बदन तुम्हरो जस गावैं।
अस कहि श्रीपति कण्ठ लगावैं॥
English:
Thousands of mouths sing your glory,
So said Lord Vishnu as He embraced you.
Meaning:
Hanuman’s glory is eternal, admired even by the Divine Himself. His actions are so pure and dharmic that they are universally celebrated — not for fame, but for dharma upheld.
Bhagavad Gita Insight:
Gita 10.41 – “Whatever is glorious, powerful, or beautiful — know it springs from a spark of My splendor.”
Hanuman’s greatness is a reflection of divine qualities in human form.
Verse 14
Hindi:
सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीसा।
नारद सारद सहित अहीसा॥
English:
Sages like Sanaka, Brahma, and other great rishis,
Along with Narad, Saraswati, and Sheshnag sing your praises.
Meaning:
Hanuman’s devotion and virtues are not just praised by humans, but celebrated by divine beings. His name echoes across all planes of existence — a mark of his universal relevance.
Bhagavad Gita Insight:
Gita 4.1 – “I taught this eternal yoga to the sun god, who then passed it on to sages...”
Hanuman’s devotion places him in the lineage of those honored by divine wisdom.
Verse 15
Hindi:
जम कुबेर दिगपाल जहां ते।
कबि कोबिद कहि सके कहां ते॥
English:
Even Yama, Kubera, and the guardians of all directions
Cannot fully describe your greatness — nor can poets or scholars.
Meaning:
True greatness — rooted in selfless devotion — transcends language. Hanuman’s divine character is beyond logic or poetry. His glory is better felt than explained.
Bhagavad Gita Insight:
Gita 2.70 – “One who remains undisturbed amidst the flow of desires attains peace.”
Hanuman’s unshakable calm and focus reflect inner mastery that even gods admire.
Verse 16
Hindi:
तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीन्हा।
राम मिलाय राज पद दीन्हा॥
English:
You did a great favor to Sugriva —
Reuniting him with Lord Rama, and helping him reclaim his kingdom.
Meaning:
Hanuman is not just a warrior but a diplomat, guide, and healer — helping others fulfill their dharma. This verse shows his role in uplifting others, not just serving directly.
Bhagavad Gita Insight:
Gita 18.68 – “One who shares this knowledge with devotees is dearest to Me.”
Hanuman helps others reach Rama, much like a guru or messenger of dharma.
Verse 17
Hindi:
तुम्हरो मंत्र बिभीषन माना।
लंकेश्वर भए सब जग जाना॥
English:
Vibhishan followed your wise counsel,
And became the king of Lanka — known across the world.
Meaning:
Hanuman’s strategic wisdom and righteous advice help even those in uncertain situations find clarity and rise. His guidance restores order, not just defeats enemies.
Bhagavad Gita Insight:
Gita 4.34 – “Approach the wise with humility… they will teach you true knowledge.”
Vibhishan's surrender to Hanuman reflects how humility toward wisdom leads to victory.
Verse 18
Hindi:
जुग सहस्र जोजन पर भानू।
लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू॥
English:
The sun is thousands of yojanas away,
Yet you swallowed it, thinking it was a sweet fruit.
Meaning:
This verse speaks of Hanuman’s divine power and childlike innocence. Even as a child, his actions were beyond the limits of nature — reflecting pure, fearless energy aligned with the divine.
Bhagavad Gita Insight:
Gita 10.31 – “Among purifiers, I am the wind; among wielders of weapons, I am Rama.”
Hanuman, the son of the wind (Vayuputra), reflects Krishna’s divine manifestations — courage, strength, and purity in action.
Verse 19
Hindi:
प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं।
जलधि लांघि गये अचरज नाहीं॥
English:
You placed Rama’s ring in your mouth
And leapt across the ocean — an extraordinary act.
Meaning:
This verse highlights Hanuman’s faith, speed, and determination. He didn’t see the ocean as a barrier — because his mind was fixed on Rama’s mission. Where there is surrender, miracles happen.
Bhagavad Gita Insight:
Gita 9.22 – “To those who are always devoted, I carry what they lack and preserve what they have.”
Hanuman's leap reflects complete surrender and unwavering focus, just as Krishna promises divine assistance to devoted souls.
Verse 20
Hindi:
दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते।
सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते॥
English:
All the difficult tasks in the world
Become easy through your grace.
Meaning:
Hanuman is a remover of obstacles, like Ganesha. Devotees trust that even the hardest challenges dissolve in his presence, not through magic, but through mental clarity, faith, and courage.
Bhagavad Gita Insight:
Gita 6.5 – “Let a person lift himself by his own self, and not degrade himself.”
Hanuman gives the strength to rise above difficulty — but the act of rising is still powered by your own discipline and devotion.
Verse 21
Hindi:
राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे।
होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे॥
English:
You guard the door of Lord Rama.
None may enter without your permission.
Meaning:
Hanuman stands as the defender of devotion. This isn't just about literal entry — it represents the idea that access to divine grace requires humility, service, and inner readiness, all of which Hanuman tests and protects.
Bhagavad Gita Insight:
Gita 7.14 – “This divine energy of Mine is difficult to overcome; only those who surrender to Me can cross it.”
Just as Krishna sets the condition of surrender, Hanuman ensures only those truly devoted pass through to Rama.
Verse 22
Hindi:
सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना।
तुम रच्छक काहू को डर ना॥
English:
All happiness comes by taking refuge in you.
With you as protector, there is nothing to fear.
Meaning:
Hanuman represents mental and spiritual security. His presence removes anxiety, fear, and doubt — both internal and external.
Bhagavad Gita Insight:
Gita 2.70 – “He who is steady, unmoved by desire and fear, attains peace.”
By surrendering to Hanuman, a devotee reaches that fearless, peaceful state that Krishna glorifies.
Verse 23
Hindi:
आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै।
तीनों लोक हांक तें कांपै॥
English:
You keep your immense power under control,
Yet your call causes tremors in all three worlds.
Meaning:
Hanuman's strength is not wild — it’s disciplined. This verse highlights restraint, a quality as divine as action. He uses his power only in service of dharma.
Bhagavad Gita Insight:
Gita 6.26 – “Wherever the mind wanders, bring it under control and place it on the Self.”
Hanuman is the embodiment of mental mastery and self-control, vital for spiritual growth.
Verse 24
Hindi:
भूत पिसाच निकट नहिं आवै।
महाबीर जब नाम सुनावै॥
English:
Ghosts and evil spirits do not come near
When the name of Mahaveer (Hanuman) is spoken.
Meaning:
Chanting Hanuman’s name is a shield against negativity — not only from outside but also from within (anger, fear, obsession, self-doubt).
Bhagavad Gita Insight:
Gita 6.5 – “Let a person lift himself by the self...”
Hanuman's name uplifts and protects — serving as a spiritual power for inner elevation.
Verse 25
Hindi:
नासै रोग हरे सब पीरा।
जपत निरन्तर हनुमत बीरा॥
English:
All ailments and suffering are destroyed
By constantly chanting the name of brave Hanuman.
Meaning:
Hanuman is a remedy for both physical and mental suffering. Consistent remembrance brings emotional stability, courage, and clarity — essential for a healthy life.
Bhagavad Gita Insight:
Gita 6.17 – “He who is balanced in eating, sleeping, working, and recreation — his yoga practice destroys all suffering.”
Regular devotion to Hanuman helps bring about the balance that leads to healing.
Verse 26
Hindi:
संकट तें हनुमान छुड़ावै।
मन क्रम बचन ध्यान जो लावै॥
English:
Hanuman frees devotees from distress,
Who meditate on him with mind, action, and speech.
Meaning:
This verse emphasizes complete devotion — not just chanting his name, but involving thoughts (मन), actions (क्रम), and words (वचन) in full focus on Hanuman.
Bhagavad Gita Insight:
Gita 8.7 – “Therefore, always think of Me and fight. With mind and intellect fixed on Me, you shall come to Me.”
Hanuman exemplifies total surrender, which aligns with Krishna’s instruction to keep the divine in constant awareness.
Verse 27
Hindi:
सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा।
तिन के काज सकल तुम साजा॥
English:
Lord Rama, the ascetic king, rules all.
You complete all His tasks.
Meaning:
Hanuman is the medium of divine will — carrying out Lord Rama’s missions. This shows how true bhakti leads to becoming a channel for divine action.
Bhagavad Gita Insight:
Gita 3.19 – “Perform your duty without attachment; by doing so, one attains the Supreme.”
Hanuman never claims credit. His focus is only on executing duty, just as Krishna instructs Arjuna.
Verse 28
Hindi:
और मनोरथ जो कोई लावै।
सोई अमित जीवन फल पावै॥
English:
Whoever brings any wish to you,
Receives unlimited fruits in life.
Meaning:
This verse reveals Hanuman’s compassion — he responds to genuine longing with grace. But the deeper truth is: the true fruit is spiritual clarity, not just worldly gain.
Bhagavad Gita Insight:
Gita 7.16 – “Four types of people worship Me: the distressed, the seeker of knowledge, the seeker of wealth, and the wise.”
Hanuman welcomes all seekers — whether for relief, answers, or spiritual freedom.
Verse 29
Hindi:
चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा।
है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा॥
English:
Your glory spans all four yugas (ages).
You are renowned and bring light to the entire world.
Meaning:
Hanuman is timeless. His relevance is eternal — not tied to culture or era. His life and service are beacons of dharma across ages.
Bhagavad Gita Insight:
Gita 4.7–8 – “Whenever dharma declines, I manifest Myself to restore balance.”
Hanuman is a consistent helper in that divine mission, appearing whenever dharma needs protection.
Verse 30
Hindi:
साधु संत के तुम रखवारे।
असुर निकंदन राम दुलारे॥
English:
You protect saints and devotees,
You are the destroyer of demons and beloved of Rama.
Meaning:
Hanuman defends truth, purity, and righteousness. He is ferocious to evil, but tender toward the sincere. This dual nature is why he’s both feared and adored.
Bhagavad Gita Insight:
Gita 9.29 – “I am equal to all, but those devoted to Me dwell in Me and I in them.”
Like Krishna, Hanuman honors the devoted, regardless of their status — because bhakti is the only real qualification.
Verse 31
Hindi:
अष्टसिद्धि नव निधि के दाता।
अस बर दीन जानकी माता॥
English:
You are the giver of the eight spiritual powers and the nine types of wealth.
This blessing was granted to you by Mother Sita.
Meaning:
Hanuman possesses supernatural siddhis and divine abundance, not for personal gain but to serve dharma. These were not earned through ambition, but gifted by divine grace due to his devotion and humility.
Bhagavad Gita Insight:
Gita 10.42 – “But what need is there, Arjuna, for all this detailed knowledge? With a single fragment of Myself, I support this entire universe.”
Hanuman, like Krishna, embodies that divine fragment — with the ability to give, support, and guide.
Verse 32
Hindi:
राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा।
सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा॥
English:
You possess the divine elixir of devotion to Rama.
May you always remain the humble servant of Lord Rama.
Meaning:
Hanuman’s true power lies not in strength or knowledge, but in his constant, unshakeable devotion to Rama — that is the real "rasayan" (elixir) of spiritual life.
Bhagavad Gita Insight:
Gita 9.34 – “Fix your mind on Me, be devoted to Me, offer worship, and bow to Me.”
This verse is Hanuman's life in essence — a perfect devotee, fixed in love and loyalty.
Verse 33
Hindi:
तुम्हरे भजन राम को पावै।
जनम जनम के दुख बिसरावै॥
English:
By singing your praises, one finds Lord Rama.
Sorrows of many lifetimes are forgotten.
Meaning:
Hanuman becomes the path to God. He doesn’t replace the Divine but brings the seeker closer to Rama through devotion and clarity. This verse shows his role as a bridge to moksha.
Bhagavad Gita Insight:
Gita 7.19 – “After many births, the wise one surrenders to Me, knowing Me as all that is.”
Hanuman helps end the cycle of birth and suffering, guiding seekers to that surrender.
Verse 34
Hindi:
अंत काल रघुबर पुर जाई।
जहां जन्म हरिभक्त कहाई॥
English:
At the time of death, one reaches the abode of Lord Rama,
And is reborn as a devotee of Hari.
Meaning:
This verse gives spiritual assurance — those devoted to Hanuman are guided to divine destinations, both after death and in future births.
Bhagavad Gita Insight:
Gita 8.5–6 – “Whoever remembers Me at the time of death comes to Me. Whatever one thinks of at death, that one becomes.”
Devotion to Hanuman directs consciousness to Rama, aligning perfectly with Krishna’s teaching on remembrance at death.
Verse 35
Hindi:
और देवता चित्त न धरई।
हनुमत सेइ सर्व सुख करई॥
English:
Do not fix your mind on other deities.
Serve Hanuman, and you shall find all happiness.
Meaning:
This isn't exclusionary — it simply means that focusing fully on one path with trust and love brings complete results. Serving Hanuman leads to unshakable peace, as he leads you to Rama.
Bhagavad Gita Insight:
Gita 9.23 – “Even those devoted to other gods with faith, worship Me alone.”
Krishna clarifies that sincere devotion in any form leads to Him — and Hanuman is a medium for that path.
Verse 36
Hindi:
सङ्कट कटै मिटै सब पीरा।
जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा॥
English:
All troubles are removed, and all pain disappears,
For those who remember brave and mighty Hanuman.
Meaning:
This verse emphasizes Hanuman as a protector and reliever of suffering. But “remembering” is more than just name-recitation — it means faithful, conscious remembrance that aligns the heart with strength and courage.
Bhagavad Gita Insight:
Gita 6.7 – “The yogi whose mind is under control… remains steady in pain and pleasure.”
By remembering Hanuman, the devotee gains inner balance, just as Krishna teaches.
Verse 37
Hindi:
जय जय जय हनुमान गोसाईं।
कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाईं॥
English:
Victory, victory, victory to Lord Hanuman!
Bestow your grace as a true Guru would.
Meaning:
Hanuman is not just a servant of God — he is also a guru. He shows the way to devotion, dharma, and inner strength, guiding seekers like a spiritual teacher.
Bhagavad Gita Insight:
Gita 4.34 – “Approach the wise with humility… they will instruct you in truth.”
Hanuman is the ideal spiritual guide — wise, compassionate, and always aligned with divine purpose.
Verse 38
Hindi:
जो सत बार पाठ कर कोई।
छूटहि बन्दि महा सुख होई॥
English:
Whoever recites this a hundred times
Will be freed from bondage and enjoy great happiness.
Meaning:
This verse reinforces discipline in practice. Repetition isn't about superstition — it’s about conditioning the mind to stay focused on truth, courage, and devotion.
Bhagavad Gita Insight:
Gita 6.19 – “As a lamp in a windless place does not flicker, such is the mind of the yogi.”
Regular recitation stabilizes the mind like a steady flame — making the soul more receptive to grace.
Verse 39
Hindi:
जो यह पढ़ै हनुमान चालीसा।
होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा॥
English:
Whoever reads this Hanuman Chalisa
Will attain spiritual success — this is Lord Shiva’s witness.
Meaning:
This verse asserts divine authority — even Shiva, the Adi Guru, confirms the power of the Chalisa. It’s not just about outcomes, but inner mastery and spiritual attainment.
Bhagavad Gita Insight:
Gita 10.23 – “Among Rudras, I am Shiva.”
Hanuman’s connection to Shiva highlights the divine synergy between strength, wisdom, and devotion.
Verse 40
Hindi:
तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा।
कीजै नाथ हृदय महं डेरा॥
English:
Tulsidas remains forever a servant of Lord Hari.
O Lord, may You reside in my heart.
Meaning:
The author, Tulsidas, ends with humility and longing. He seeks not praise or liberation — only that the Lord dwell in his heart forever. This is the essence of bhakti.
Bhagavad Gita Insight:
Gita 18.66 – “Abandon all duties and surrender to Me alone. I will deliver you from all sins.”
Tulsidas models this full surrender, offering his life and work to the Lord.
Final Doha
Hindi:
पवनतनय संकट हरन, मंगल मूरति रूप।
राम लखन सीता सहित, हृदय बसहु सुर भूप॥
English:
O son of the wind, remover of difficulties, embodiment of auspiciousness —
May you reside in my heart, along with Rama, Lakshman, and Sita.
Meaning:
This final verse is a prayer for spiritual presence — asking Hanuman to make the heart his temple, along with the divine trio of Rama, Lakshman, and Sita. It is both a blessing and benediction.
Bhagavad Gita Insight:
Gita 15.15 – “I dwell in the hearts of all beings.”
Hanuman, as God’s devotee, carries divinity into the heart of the seeker.
Conclusion: Hanuman Chalisa and the Gita — A Unified Path of Devotion and Discipline
The Hanuman Chalisa is far more than a devotional hymn — it’s a living guide to strength, clarity, service, and surrender. Each verse tells a story, not just about Hanuman’s heroic acts, but about the qualities we’re all meant to cultivate: fearlessness, humility, devotion, and discipline.
When viewed alongside the Bhagavad Gita, the Chalisa becomes even more meaningful. Where the Gita offers divine counsel, the Chalisa shows devotion in action. Hanuman doesn’t just talk about dharma — he lives it. He doesn’t merely seek God — he serves, protects, and surrenders to Him completely.
Key Takeaways:
- Devotion is power: Hanuman’s strength came from unwavering faith, not brute force.
- Service is worship: Every action he performed was aligned with a higher purpose.
- Discipline is freedom: Repetition of the Chalisa brings focus, peace, and mental stability.
- Surrender is the ultimate path: Like Arjuna in the Gita and Tulsidas in his verses, Hanuman shows that real freedom comes from letting go of ego.
Final Thought:
When you chant the Hanuman Chalisa, you’re not just reciting poetry.
You’re invoking the same energy that protected Sita, revived Lakshman, and burned away the darkness of Lanka.
You’re aligning with the same divine strength that Krishna speaks of in the Gita — the strength that protects, uplifts, and guides.