Hanuman Chalisa

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Sorry, no Sanskrit. I believe you could find it somewhere on the net.

 

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Hanuman Chalisa

 

(forty verses in praise of Hanuman composed by Gosvami Tulasidasa in a

Hindi dialect more than five hundred years ago)

 

With the dust of Guru's lotus feet I first clean the mirror of my

heart and then narrate the sacred glory of Sri Ramachandra, the

Supreme among the Raghu dynasty, the giver of four fold attainment of

life. (Kama, Artha, Dharma and Moksha i.e. Pleasure, Wealth,

Religious-ment, and Salvation).

 

Knowing myself to be ignorant, I urge you, o Hanuman, the son of

Pavan! O lord! Bestow on me strength, wisdom and knowledge, taking

away all my miseries and blemishes.

 

Victory to thee, o Hanuman. Ocean of wisdom and virtue, victory to the

lord of monkeys who is famous in three worlds.

 

You, the messenger of Sri Rama and reservoir of immeasurable strength,

are also known as Anjaniputra and Pavanaputra.

 

Mighty, powerful and strong as lightning, o Mahavir, you being the

companion of wisdom, dispel dark and evil thoughts.

 

O golden hued Hanuman, you look beautiful with ear studs and curly

hair.

 

You hold the mace of lightning and a flag in your hands with the

sacred thread of Munja grass adorning your shoulder.

 

Incarnation of Lord Shankar (12th avatar of Lord Shankar) and the son

of Kesari, your lustre and glory is praised by the whole world.

 

The master of all knowledge, full of virtue and wisdom, you are always

eager to server Lord Rama.

 

Immersed in listening to hymns on Lord Rama, in your cherished heart

do Rama, Laxman and Sita dwell.

 

While you presented your humble form to Mother Sita, you assumed

demonic size and burnt the city of Lanka.

 

In your colossal manifestation, you killed the demons, fulfilling your

Lord's mission.

 

You revived Laxman with the Sanjivani (nectarine herb said to revive

the dead) you brought and Sri Rama Chandra embraced you in deep joy.

 

Sri Rama Chandra said you were as dear as His brother Bharat and

praised you highly.

 

The Lord of Lakshmi (Sri Rama) embraced you saying Shesha Naga (the

thousand hooded divine snake carrying earth's weight on His hoods,

expansion of Laxmana) sings your glory.

 

Not only Shesha Naga but also Sanaka (a Kumara saint), Brahma (the

creator of material universe) and other gods, Narada, Sharada (the

demigoddess of knowledge) and other sages eternally sing your praise.

 

What to speak of poets and seers, even Yama (the demigod of death ),

Kuvera (the demigod of wealth) and Digpala (the demigod of directions)

have no words to praise your glory.

 

You helped Sugriva (brother of Bali who with the help of Rama was

crowned the king of Kishkindha) win back his crown with the blessing

of Rama.

 

Vibhishana (the brother of Ravana crowned as the king of Lanka after

Ravana's death) accepting your counsel, became the King of Lanka, is

known throughout the world.

 

You swallowed the sun, millions of miles away, taking it to be a sweet

fruit.

 

Keeping Lord Rama's ring in your mouth, you conquered the mighty ocean

(crossing the ocean in search of Mother Sita).

 

With your grace all the impediments and the difficulties in the world

can be overcome easily.

 

No one can enter Lord Rama's abode without your consent, o sentinel of

the Lord.

 

By your grace one can enjoy all happiness and one need not have any

fear under your protection.

 

When you roar all the three worlds tremble and only you can control

your might.

 

Evil spirits cannot come near your servant, lord Mahavir, who chants

your name.

 

Chanting your names constantly, o Hanuman, one can be cured of all

diseases and pains.

 

Hanuman keeps one who has him in his heart, deed, word and meditation

free from all trouble.

 

The ascetic King Sri Rama is the ruler of all and you even

accomplished all His missions.

 

Whoever comes to you for fulfillment of any desire achieves great

fruition in his life.

 

Your glory is acclaimed in four yugas (Satya, Treta, Dvapara and Kali)

and your radiance is spread all over the cosmos.

 

Sri Rama has a great affection for you, o Mahavir, the decapitator of

evil spirits and protector of saints.

 

Your are blessed by Mother Janaki (Sita) to grant anyone any of eight

siddhis and nine nidhis.

 

You, with the ambrosia that is Rama, are always engaged in the service

of Lord Raghupati (the King of Raghu Dynasty, Sri Rama).

 

One can reach Rama chanting your name and become free from sufferings

of many lives.

 

After death he enters the eternal abode of Sri Rama (Vaikuntha) and

remains a devotee of Him never taking a new birth on earth.

 

Other demigods may not care to take heed, but one who serves you, o

Hanuman enjoys all pleasure.

 

Sri Hanuman, the mighty lord, removes all the problems and pains of

those who invoke him.

 

Hail thee, Hanuman, be as compassionate to me as my spiritual master.

 

He who chants this prayer a hundred times, is liberated from earthly

bondage and enjoys the highest bliss.

 

He who reads these forty verses, as Lord Shankar witnesses, overcomes

all troubles.

 

Tulasidasa (the composer of these verses) is an eternal servant of

Lord Hari. O Hanuman, kindly reside in my heart forever

 

O Sri Hanuman, the son of Pavana (the demigod ruling wind), saviour,

the embodiment of blessings, reside in my heart with Sri Rama, Sri

Laxman and Srimati Sitadevi.