About Hanuman Chalisa: Composed by saint Goswami Tulsidas in the 16th century, the Hanuman Chalisa (हनुमान चालीसा) is a 40-verse devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Hanuman. "Chalisa" means forty in Hindi. It is the most widely recited prayer in India, chanted by hundreds of millions of Hindus daily, especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुण सागर। जय कपीस तिहुँ लोक उजागर॥
रामदूत अतुलित बल धामा। अञ्जनि पुत्र पवनसुत नामा॥

Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar / Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujagar
Ram Doot Atulit Bal Dhama / Anjani Putra Pawansut Nama

Meaning: Victory to Hanuman, the ocean of wisdom and virtue! Victory to the lord of monkeys, who illuminates all three worlds! Messenger of Rama, abode of incomparable strength, known as the son of Anjana and the wind god.

महावीर विक्रम बजरंगी। कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी॥
कञ्चन बरन बिराज सुबेसा। कानन कुण्डल कुञ्चित केसा॥

Mahaveer Vikram Bajrangi / Kumati Nivar Sumati Ke Sangi
Kanchan Baran Biraj Subesa / Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa

Meaning: The great hero, valorous as a thunderbolt, remover of evil thoughts and companion of good intelligence. Of golden complexion, resplendently adorned, wearing earrings and with curly hair.

हाथ बज्र औ ध्वजा बिराजै। काँधे मूँज जनेऊ साजै॥
शङ्कर सुवन केसरी नन्दन। तेज प्रताप महा जग बन्दन॥

Haath Vajra Aur Dhwaja Birajai / Kaandhe Munj Janeu Sajai
Shankar Suwan Kesari Nandan / Tej Pratap Maha Jag Bandan

Meaning: In his hands shine the thunderbolt and the victory flag; on his shoulders the sacred thread of munja grass. The son of Shankar (Rudra), the joy of Kesari — his divine splendour is worshipped by the entire world.

विद्यावान गुणी अति चातुर। राम काज करिबे को आतुर॥
प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया। राम लखन सीता मन बसिया॥

Vidyavaan Guni Ati Chatur / Ram Kaaj Karibe Ko Aatur
Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya / Ram Lakhan Sita Man Basiya

Meaning: He is supremely learned, virtuous, and clever — ever eager to serve Lord Rama's cause. He delights in hearing the Lord's glories. Sri Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita dwell in his heart.

सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सियहिं दिखावा। बिकट रूप धरि लङ्क जरावा॥
भीम रूप धरि असुर सँहारे। रामचन्द्र के काज सँवारे॥

Sukshma Roop Dhari Siyahi Dikhawa / Bikat Roop Dhari Lanka Jaraava
Bheem Roop Dhari Asur Sanhaare / Ramchandra Ke Kaaj Sanwaare

Meaning: He appeared in a tiny form before Sita (in Lanka), and in a terrifying form he burned Lanka. He took a mighty form to destroy the demons and accomplished all of Lord Rama's tasks.

CHAUPAI 6

लाय सजीवन लखन जियाए। श्रीरघुबीर हरषि उर लाए॥
रघुपति कीन्हि बहुत बड़ाई। तुम मम प्रिय भरतहि सम भाई॥

Laay Sajeewan Lakhan Jiyaae / Shri Raghubeer Harshi Ur Laae
Raghupati Keenhi Bahut Badaai / Tum Mam Priya Bharatahi Sam Bhaai

Meaning: Bringing the Sanjeevani herb, you revived Lakshmana. Shri Rama embraced you with great joy, saying: "You are as dear to me as my own brother Bharata."

CHAUPAI 7

सहस बदन तुम्हरो जस गावैं। अस कहि श्रीपति कण्ठ लगावैं॥
सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीसा। नारद सारद सहित अहीसा॥

Sahas Badan Tumharo Jas Gaave / As Kahi Shripati Kanth Lagaave
Sankaadik Brahmaadi Muneesa / Naarad Saarad Sahit Aheesa

Meaning: "A thousand-mouthed Shesha sings your glory," — so saying, Shri Rama (Shripati) embraced you. Sages like Sanaka, Brahma and other great sages, Narada, Saraswati, and the serpent-king Ananta — all sing your praises.

CHAUPAI 8

जम कुबेर दिगपाल जहाँ ते। कबि कोबिद कहि सके कहाँ ते॥
तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीन्हा। राम मिलाय राजपद दीन्हा॥

Yam Kuber Digpaal Jahan Te / Kabi Kobid Kahi Sake Kahaan Te
Tum Upkaar Sugreevahi Keenha / Raam Milaay Raajpad Deenha

Meaning: Yama, Kubera, the eight guardians of the directions — where is the poet or scholar who can fully describe your glory? You did a great favour for Sugriva — you united him with Rama and restored his kingdom.

CHAUPAI 9

तुम्हरो मन्त्र बिभीषन माना। लंकेश्वर भए सब जग जाना॥
जुग सहस्र जोजन पर भानू। लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू॥

Tumhro Mantr Vibheeshan Maana / Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jaana
Jug Sahastra Jojan Par Bhaanu / Leelyo Taahi Madhur Phal Jaanu

Meaning: Vibhishana followed your counsel and became king of Lanka — the whole world knows this. The sun is thousands of yojanas away — as a child you swallowed it thinking it was a sweet fruit!

CHAUPAI 10

प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं। जलधि लाँघि गए अचरज नाहीं॥
दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते। सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते॥

Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukh Maahi / Jaladhi Laanghi Gaye Acharaj Naahi
Durgam Kaaj Jagat Ke Jete / Sugam Anugraha Tumhre Tete

Meaning: Carrying Lord Rama's ring in your mouth, you leaped across the ocean — no wonder! All the difficult and impossible tasks of the world become easy by your grace.

CHAUPAI 11

राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे। होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे॥
सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना। तुम रक्षक काहू को डर ना॥

Raam Duaare Tum Rakhwaare / Hot Na Aagya Binu Paisaare
Sab Sukh Lahe Tumhaari Sarnaa / Tum Rakshak Kaahu Ko Dar Naa

Meaning: You are the guardian at Rama's door — none may enter without your permission. All happiness is found in your shelter. With you as protector, there is no fear for anyone.

CHAUPAI 12

आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै। तीनों लोक हाँक ते काँपै॥
भूत पिसाच निकट नहिं आवै। महावीर जब नाम सुनावै॥

Aapan Tej Samharo Aape / Teeno Lok Haank Te Kaanpe
Bhoot Pisaach Nikat Nahi Aave / Mahaveer Jab Naam Sunaave

Meaning: Only you can contain your own radiance — your battle cry makes all three worlds tremble. Ghosts, evil spirits, and demons dare not come near when the name of Mahaveer (Hanuman) is uttered.

CHAUPAI 13

नासै रोग हरै सब पीरा। जपत निरन्तर हनुमत बीरा॥
सङ्कट से हनुमान छुड़ावै। मन क्रम बचन ध्यान जो लावै॥

Naase Rog Hare Sab Peera / Japat Nirantar Hanumat Beera
Sankat Se Hanumaan Chudaave / Man Kram Bachan Dhyaan Jo Laave

Meaning: All diseases are cured and all suffering removed by constantly chanting the name of brave Hanuman. Hanuman liberates one from all calamities — whoever meditates on him in thought, deed, and word.

CHAUPAI 14

सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा। तिन के काज सकल तुम साजा॥
और मनोरथ जो कोइ लावै। सोइ अमित जीवन फल पावै॥

Sab Par Raam Tapasvi Raajaa / Tin Ke Kaaj Sakal Tum Saajaa
Aur Manorath Jo Koi Laave / Soi Amit Jeevan Phal Paave

Meaning: Rama, the ascetic king, reigns supreme over all — and you have accomplished all his tasks. Anyone who brings any desire to you shall receive the unlimited fruit of life.

CHAUPAI 15

चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा। है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा॥
साधु सन्त के तुम रखवारे। असुर निकन्दन राम दुलारे॥

Chaaro Jug Partaap Tumhaaraa / Hai Parsiddha Jagat Ujiyaaraa
Saadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhwaare / Asur Nikandan Raam Dulaare

Meaning: Your glory pervades all four ages (yugas) — your fame illuminates the entire world. You are the protector of saints and sages, the destroyer of demons, and the beloved of Shri Rama.

CHAUPAI 16

अष्ट सिद्धि नव निधि के दाता। अस बर दीन्ह जानकी माता॥
राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा। सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा॥

Asht Siddhi Nav Nidhi Ke Daataa / As Bar Deen Jaanki Maataa
Raam Rasayan Tumhre Paasaa / Sadaa Raho Raghupati Ke Daasaa

Meaning: Mother Sita has blessed you with the power to grant the eight supernatural powers (Ashtasiddhis) and the nine divine treasures (Nav Nidhis). You hold the elixir of Rama's devotion — may you always remain the servant of Lord Raghupati.

CHAUPAI 17

तुम्हरे भजन राम को पावै। जनम जनम के दुख बिसरावै॥
अन्त काल रघुबर पुर जाई। जहाँ जन्म हरि भक्त कहाई॥

Tumhre Bhajan Raam Ko Paave / Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisraave
Ant Kaal Raghubar Pur Jaai / Jahaan Janam Hari Bhakt Kahaai

Meaning: Through devotion to you, one attains Rama himself and forgets the sorrows of countless lifetimes. At the end of life, one goes to Shri Rama's divine abode and is forever known as Lord Hari's devoted servant.

CHAUPAI 18

और देवता चित्त न धरई। हनुमत सेइ सर्व सुख करई॥
सङ्कट कटै मिटै सब पीरा। जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा॥

Aur Devtaa Chit Na Dhare / Hanumat Sei Sarv Sukh Kare
Sankat Kate Mite Sab Peera / Jo Sumire Hanumat Balbeera

Meaning: There is no need to think of any other deity — serving Hanuman alone brings all happiness. All troubles are cut away and all pain removed for one who remembers mighty, brave Hanuman.

CHAUPAI 19

जय जय जय हनुमान गोसाईं। कृपा करहु गुरु देव की नाईं॥
जो सत बार पाठ कर कोई। छूटहि बन्दि महा सुख होई॥

Jai Jai Jai Hanumaan Gosaaee / Kripa Karo Gurudev Ki Naaee
Jo Sat Baar Paath Kar Koee / Chhutihi Bandi Mahaa Sukh Hoee

Meaning: Victory, victory, victory to Lord Hanuman! Please shower your grace upon me as my Guru. Whoever recites this Chalisa one hundred times is freed from all bondage and attains supreme bliss.

CHAUPAI 20 — Final Verse

जो यह पढ़ै हनुमान चालीसा। होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा॥
तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा। कीजै नाथ हृदय मह डेरा॥

Jo Yah Padhe Hanumaan Chaaleesaa / Hoy Siddhi Saakhi Gaureesaa
Tulaseedaas Sadaa Hari Cheraa / Keejai Naath Hriday Mah Deraa

Meaning: Whoever reads this Hanuman Chalisa attains perfection — Lord Shiva (Gaureesa) himself is the witness to this truth. Tulsidas, ever the servant of Lord Hari, humbly prays: O Lord Hanuman, make your home in my heart.

Closing Doha

पवनतनय सङ्कट हरन, मङ्गल मूरति रूप।
राम लखन सीता सहित, हृदय बसहु सुर भूप॥

Pawantanay Sankat Haran, Mangal Moorati Roop
Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit, Hriday Basahu Sur Bhoop

Meaning: O son of the Wind, remover of calamities, embodiment of auspiciousness — dwell in my heart together with Shri Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita, O king of the gods.

How many verses are in the Hanuman Chalisa?

The Hanuman Chalisa has 40 chaupais (quatrains) plus 2 dohas at the beginning and 1 doha at the end — 43 verses total. "Chalisa" means 40 in Hindi, referring to the 40 main quatrains.

Who wrote the Hanuman Chalisa?

The Hanuman Chalisa was composed by saint-poet Goswami Tulsidas in the 16th century (around 1497–1623 CE), written in Awadhi (a form of Hindi). Tulsidas also composed the Ramcharitmanas.

Can women read Hanuman Chalisa during periods?

This is a matter of personal practice and tradition. Many modern Hindu scholars and priests say there are no restrictions — Hanuman Chalisa is a devotional prayer and can be recited by anyone at any time. Traditional Shaiva and Shakta practices may have different guidelines. Ultimately it is a personal choice based on one's tradition and comfort.

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