Since our childhood, we have been watching our family members chant Hanuman Chalisa while offering their prayers, especially on Tuesdays but have you wondered what are the benefits of chanting Hanuman Chalisa?
The Hanuman Chalisa is an ancient Hindu devotional hymn attributed to the poet-saint Tulsidas. It is a 40-verse prayer dedicated to Lord Hanuman, and it is believed that chanting this mantra brings strength, courage, and protection. The Hanuman Chalisa has been used for centuries by Hindus to invoke the power of Lord Hanuman in times of distress and adversity.
Let’s Understand what is the Significance of it.
To understand the benefits of chanting Hanuman Chalisa we need to first understand who is Lord Hanuman and why he is worshipped as Sankatmochan. Without knowing the importance of Lord hanuman our knowledge about hanuman chalisa chanting benefits is incomplete.
The meaning of the word ‘Hanuman’ in Sanskrit comes from two words.
Hanu+Man . Hanu Means – Jaw. Man means Prominent.
One who has a prominent Jawline is called Hanuman.
Lord Hanuman was born to Anjana and Kesari. In ways, he is also the son of lord Vayu, as there is an association of Vayu in the birth of hanuman. Anjana was worshiping Vayu for progeny. At the same time, King Dasaratha was performing “Putra Kamesti Yagya” for getting the child.
At the end of the Yagya, the divine pudding (Payasam) is shared by three of his wives, leading to the birth of Rama, Lakshmana, Bharatha, and Satrukana.
A flying Kite snatched a portion of it. This portion was made to fall into the hands of Anjana by Lord Vayu, who consumed it leading birth of Hanuman.
Hence Hanuman is called Anjani Putra as well as Vayu Putra. This is how Lord Hanuman is linked to Rama & Lakshmana
Hanuman Link to Surya:
When Hanuman was in his youth and hungry he tried to grab to eat red-colored sun, Mistaking it for a ripe fruit.
Lord Indra intervened and struck Hanuman with his thunderbolt.
It hit Hanuman on his jaw, and he fell to the earth dead with a broken jaw. Hanuman’s father Vayu (air) became upset and withdrew all the air on Earth. The lack of air created immense suffering to all living beings.
Lord Shiva intervened and resuscitated Hanuman, which in turn prompted Vayu to return to the living beings.
Hence Hanuman gets the blessings of Lord Shiva, that no negative energy can stand Infront of him, as he is the lord of Atharvana Veda, with the blessings of Lord Shiva
As the mistake was done by Indra, he grants Hanuman a wish that his body would be as strong as Indra’s Vajra, and that his Vajra can also not harm him.
Vayu granted his ability to fly, wind won’t affect him.
Agni granted he won’t be affected by fire.
Varuna granted he won’t be harmed by Water.
Lord Brahma Granted he can visit any place that he won’t be stopped.
Hence these blessings made Lord Hanuman to be granted with Unique Powers & Strength.
Hanuman Chalisa:
Hanuman Chalisa is attributed to Tulsidas, a poet-saint who lived in the 16th century CE.
Chalisa is derived from the Hindi word, chalis – which means “forty.”
The Hanuman Chalisa is, therefore, so-called because it has 40 verses that praise Hanuman
Benefits of Reciting Hanuman Chalisa:
The Physical and Mental Benefits of Chanting Hanuman Chalisa 7 Times Daily
Reading hanuman Chalisa 7 times for 21 days will have an immense and powerful effect on our life.
- Chanting the Hanuman Chalisa is a spiritual practice for many people. In Hinduism, it is believed that chanting the Hanuman Chalisa can help promote physical health and well-being. It can also improve our mood and reduce stress levels; these are some of the reasons why it has been practiced for centuries.
- It provides strength, courage, success, and prosperity in life. Reciting Hanuman Chalisa will also ward off negative energies and spirits. It is believed to remove bad karma.
- By chanting the powerful words of this mantra, devotees can seek blessings from Lord Hanuman for success in their endeavors.
- It has also been known to bring peace of mind and inner calmness. It has also been found that chanting this mantra can reduce anxiety and depression in some individuals. Some of the ways it has been used are by helping people to have better sleep patterns, by increasing focus, and by reducing their stress levels.
- Chanting the Hanuman Chalisa can be a powerful spiritual practice that helps one connect with their inner self as well as gain insight into their life’s purpose.
- It is also believed that chanting the Hanuman Chalisa will help promote meditation. Examples of meditation include mindfulness and transcendental meditation. Studies have shown that practicing these forms of meditation alongside the chanting of the Hanuman Chalisa can improve cognitive performance, blood pressure, heart rate, etc., which are just some examples of how it can benefit our overall health and wellbeing.
- It is also believed that chanting Hanuman Chalisa can help overcome one’s fears, which is why this mantra has been used in various cultures as a spiritual weapon. It has helped people overcome problems such as fear of death, fear of the dark, and others.
Chanting Hanuman Chalisa is an ancient practice that has been used for centuries to bring peace and harmony into one’s life. It is a powerful mantra that can bring about positive changes in your life if chanted correctly.
Why you should chant Hanuman Chalisa 7 Times?
Surya, the sun god, gave him the power to change the size of his body. The sun god has seven horses to pull his heavenly chariot.
In the Rigveda there are seven parts of the world, seven seasons, and seven heavenly fortresses. There are Seven colors and represent energy in different wavelength
Seven worlds in the universe and seven seas in the world in Hindu cosmology.
Seven sages or Saptarishi and their seven wives or Sapta Matrka in Hindu mythology
There are Seven above lokas above, Seven Lokas Below
There are Seven Chakras in the Human body
There are sapta Kannika also known as Sapta Matas. Namely Brahmi, Indrani, maheswari, Gowmari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Chamundi. Very Popular / Powerful deities in southern part of India tradition.
There are Sapta Swara in Music which has enormous impact on the world
The seven rivers mentioned in the Rig-Veda are Indus, Vitasta (Vehit/Jhelum), Asikni (Chenab), Prusni/Eravati (Ravi) Vipasha (Beas), Sutudri (Sutlej) and Sarasvati (which dried up).
So by Reciting the Hanuman Chalisa one gets the blessings of Sun ( His Seven Rays), Sapta Rishi, All the powers, of All worlds, All Deities
My prayers to everyone to Recite Hanuman chalisa to get the blessings of lord Hanuman to remove negativity from their life, and make their life prosperous and Happy.
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Hanuman Chalisa in English
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Shri Guru Charan Sarooja-raj Nija manu Mukura Sudhaari
Baranau Rahubhara Bimala Yasha Jo Dayaka Phala Chari
Budhee-Heen Thanu Jannikay Sumirow Pavana Kumara
Bala-Budhee Vidya Dehoo Mohee Harahu Kalesha VikaaraChopai
Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar
Jai Kapis tihun lok ujagarRam doot atulit bal dhama
Anjaani-putra Pavan sut namaMahabir Bikram Bajrangi
Kumati nivar sumati Ke sangiKanchan varan viraj subesa
Kanan Kundal Kunchit KeshaHath Vajra Aur Dhuvaje Viraje
Kaandhe moonj janehu sajaiSankar suvan kesri Nandan
Tej prataap maha jag vandanVidyavaan guni ati chatur
Ram kaj karibe ko aaturPrabu charitra sunibe-ko rasiya
Ram Lakhan Sita man BasiyaSukshma roop dhari Siyahi dikhava
Vikat roop dhari lank jaravaBhima roop dhari asur sanghare
Ramachandra ke kaj sanvareLaye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye
Shri Raghuvir Harashi ur layeRaghupati Kinhi bahut badai
Tum mam priye Bharat-hi-sam bhaiSahas badan tumharo yash gaave
Asa-kahi Shripati kanth lagaaveSankadhik Brahmaadi Muneesa
Narad-Sarad sahit AheesaYam Kuber Digpaal Jahan te
Kavi kovid kahi sake kahan teTum upkar Sugreevahin keenha
Ram milaye rajpad deenhaTumharo mantra Vibheeshan maana
Lankeshwar Bhaye Sub jag janaYug sahastra jojan par Bhanu
Leelyo tahi madhur phal januPrabhu mudrika meli mukh mahee
Jaladhi langhi gaye achraj naheeDurgaam kaj jagath ke jete
Sugam anugraha tumhre teteRam dwaare tum rakhvare
Hoat na agya binu paisareSub sukh lahae tumhari sar na
Tum rakshak kahu ko dar naaAapan tej samharo aapai
Teenhon lok hank te kanpaiBhoot pisaach Nikat nahin aavai
Mahavir jab naam sunavaeNase rog harae sab peera
Japat nirantar Hanumant beeraSankat se Hanuman chudavae
Man Karam Vachan dyan jo lavaiSab par Ram tapasvee raja
Tin ke kaj sakal Tum sajaAur manorath jo koi lavai
Sohi amit jeevan phal pavaiCharon Yug partap tumhara
Hai persidh jagat ujiyaraSadhu Sant ke tum Rakhware
Asur nikandan Ram dulhareAshta-sidhi nav nidhi ke dhata
As-var deen Janki mataRam rasayan tumhare pasa
Sada raho Raghupati ke dasaTumhare bhajan Ram ko pavai
Janam-janam ke dukh bisraavaiAnth-kaal Raghuvir pur jayee
Jahan janam Hari-Bakht KahayeeAur Devta Chit na dharehi
Hanumanth se hi sarve sukh karehiSankat kate-mite sab peera
Jo sumirai Hanumat BalbeeraJai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosahin
Kripa Karahu Gurudev ki nyahinJo sat bar path kare kohi
Chutehi bandhi maha sukh hohiJo yah padhe Hanuman Chalisa
Hoye siddhi sakhi GaureesaTulsidas sada hari chera
Keejai Nath Hridaye mein deraDoha
Pavan Tanay Sankat Harana
Mangala Murati Roop
Ram Lakhana Sita Sahita
Hriday Basahu Soor Bhoop
Hanuman Chalisa in Hindi
॥ दोहा॥
श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज
निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि ।बरनउँ रघुबर बिमल जसु
जो दायकु फल चारि ॥बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके
सुमिरौं पवन-कुमार ।
बल बुधि बिद्या देहु मोहिं
हरहु कलेस बिकार ॥॥ चौपाई ॥
जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुन सागर ।
जय कपीस तिहुँ लोक उजागर ॥राम दूत अतुलित बल धामा ।
अंजनि पुत्र पवनसुत नामा ॥महाबीर बिक्रम बजरंगी ।
कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी ॥कंचन बरन बिराज सुबेसा ।
कानन कुण्डल कुँचित केसा ॥हाथ बज्र अरु ध्वजा बिराजै ।
काँधे मूँज जनेउ साजै ॥शंकर सुवन केसरी नंदन ।
तेज प्रताप महा जगवंदन ॥बिद्यावान गुनी अति चातुर ।
राम काज करिबे को आतुर ॥प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया ।
राम लखन सीता मन बसिया ॥सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सियहिं दिखावा ।
बिकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा ॥भीम रूप धरि असुर सँहारे ।
रामचन्द्र के काज सँवारे ॥लाय सजीवन लखन जियाए ।
श्री रघुबीर हरषि उर लाये ॥रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बड़ाई ।
तुम मम प्रिय भरतहि सम भाई ॥सहस बदन तुम्हरो जस गावैं ।
अस कहि श्रीपति कण्ठ लगावैं ॥सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीसा ।
नारद सारद सहित अहीसा ॥जम कुबेर दिगपाल जहाँ ते ।
कबि कोबिद कहि सके कहाँ ते ॥तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीह्ना ।
राम मिलाय राज पद दीह्ना ॥तुम्हरो मंत्र बिभीषण माना ।
लंकेश्वर भए सब जग जाना ॥जुग सहस्त्र जोजन पर भानु ।
लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू ॥प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं ।
जलधि लाँघि गये अचरज नाहीं ॥दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते ।
सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते ॥राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे ।
होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे ॥सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना ।
तुम रक्षक काहू को डरना ॥आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै ।
तीनों लोक हाँक तै काँपै ॥भूत पिशाच निकट नहिं आवै ।
महावीर जब नाम सुनावै ॥नासै रोग हरै सब पीरा ।
जपत निरंतर हनुमत बीरा ॥संकट तै हनुमान छुडावै ।
मन क्रम बचन ध्यान जो लावै ॥सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा ।
तिनके काज सकल तुम साजा ॥और मनोरथ जो कोई लावै ।
सोई अमित जीवन फल पावै ॥चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा ।
है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा ॥साधु सन्त के तुम रखवारे ।
असुर निकंदन राम दुलारे ॥अष्ट सिद्धि नौ निधि के दाता ।
अस बर दीन जानकी माता ॥राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा ।
सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा ॥तुम्हरे भजन राम को पावै ।
जनम जनम के दुख बिसरावै ॥अंतकाल रघुवरपुर जाई ।
जहाँ जन्म हरिभक्त कहाई ॥और देवता चित्त ना धरई ।
हनुमत सेइ सर्ब सुख करई ॥संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा ।
जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा ॥जै जै जै हनुमान गोसाईं ।
कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाईं ॥जो सत बार पाठ कर कोई ।
छूटहि बंदि महा सुख होई ॥जो यह पढ़ै हनुमान चालीसा ।
होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा ॥तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा ।
कीजै नाथ हृदय मह डेरा ॥॥ दोहा ॥
पवन तनय संकट हरन,
मंगल मूरति रूप ।राम लखन सीता सहित,
हृदय बसहु सुर भूप ॥
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