Hanuman Chalisa

Why Chant the Hanuman Chalisa?
http://media.soundstrue.com/pdf/k1112-excerpt.pdf

"-We sing the Chalisa to remind Hanuman of who he is. In the very last verse, we ask him
to come live in our hearts. It’s not necessary to ask Hanuman for anything, for he knows
all. But as human beings, we honor and express the longing of our hearts, recognizing our
predicament—that we are stuck in the feeling of separateness. This reaching out destroys
the sense of distance from the Beloved. Hanuman is the “knower of all hearts” and lives
only to serve God within us and prepare us to live fully in the spirit ...Hanuman is fully
immersed in the Name of Ram. Wherever he is, Ram’s Name will be there. Wherever Ram’s Name
is, there can be no room for unhappiness. It’s impossible for us to imagine what this will
be like. Only those who know, know. This is why we chant the Hanuman Chalisa. Out of our
darkness we call for the light, never imagining that it will come. We keep calling with
all our heart and then, finally, just when we think we can’t take any more, the first rays
of the dawn’s light reach our hungry eyes. Amazing Grace! Hanuman’s light is brighter than
million suns; his face is colored with all the beauty in this world. When he arrives, all
our suffering is destroyed; we have reached the path and our way is open before us, bathed
in the light of Love."

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Hanuman Chalisa
http://www.vahini.org/ramakatha2/ch12a-hanumanchalisa.html

Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj
Nij mane mukure sudhar
Varnao Raghuvar Vimal Jasu
Jo dayaku phal char

Having cleansed the mirror of my mind with the dust of the lotus feet of Sri Gurudev, I now proceed to describe the untarnished glory of Sri Ram which bestows four fruit (Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha).

Budhi Hin Tanu Janike
Sumirau Pavan Kumar
Bal budhi Vidya dehu mohe
Harahu Kalesa Vikar
Realizing the inadequacy of my intellect, I meditate upon you Hanumanji (son of the wind-god Vayu); grant me strength, intelligence and true knowledge, and remove all my hardship and blemishes.

Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar
Jai Kapis tihun lok ujagar
Victory to You O! Hanumanji, ocean of wisdom and virtue. Victory to You O! Hanumanji, enlightener of the three worlds.

Ram doot atulit bal dhama
Anjani-putra Pavan sut nama
You are the messenger of Sri Rama, abode of immeasurable strength, and son of Anjani, known as Pavansuta.

Mahavir Vikram Bajrangi
Kumati nivar sumati Ke sangi
You are a great hero of exceptional valour with a body as strong as a thunderbolt. You are the dispeller of wicked thoughts and a companion of good thoughts and wisdom.

Kanchan varan viraj subesa
Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa
You are golden color and wear fine clothes. You wear shining earrings and have beautiful curly hair.

Hath Vajra Aur Dhuvaje Viraje
Kandhe moonj janehu sajai
You have the thunderbolt and flag in hand, whilst the sacred thread across your shoulder is made of sacred grass.

Sankar suvan kesri Nandan
Tej pratap maha jag vandan
You are the incarnation of Lord Shiva and son of Kesari. With the lustre of your vast sway, you are propitiated all over the universe.

Vidyavan guni ati chatur
Ram kaj karibe ko aatur
You are learned, virtuous and extremely intelligent and you are always eager to do the work of Sri Rama.

Prabu charitra sunibe ko rasiya
Ram Lakhan Sita man Basiya
You delight in listening to the glories of the Lord and you have Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita residing in your mind.

Sukshma roop dhari Siyahi dikhava
Vikat roop dhari lanka jarava
You assumed a subtle form when you revealed yourself to Sita; and by assuming an awesome form you burnt the whole city of Lanka.

Bhima roop dhari asur sanghare
Ramachandra ke kaj sanvare
Then you assumed a gigantic form and destroyed the demons, thereby accomplishing the mission of Lord Rama.

Laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye
Shri Raghuvir Harashi ur laye
When you brought the life-giving medicinal herb (sanjivini) and revived Lakshmana, Sri Ram embraced you joyfully.

Raghupati Kinhi bahut badai
Tum mam priye Bharat-hi sam bhai
Sri Rama extolled you greatly and declared you to be as dear to Him as His brother Bharata.

Sahas badan tumharo yash gaave
Us kahi Shripati kanth lagaave
Taking you into His embrace, Sri Rama stated that even Sesanaga (the thousand headed serpent) sings praises of your glory.

Sankadik Brahmadi Muneesa
Narad Sarad sahit Aheesa
The sages Sanak, Sanatana, Sanandana, and Sanat Kumar, Brahmâ and other Gods, Lord Shiva, Nârada, Sarasvathi and Sesanaga.

Yam Kuber Digpal Jahan te
Kavi kovid kahi sake kahan te
The God of death (Yamarâja), the God of wealth (Kubera), the guardian deities (Digpals) (: deputies guarding the four corners of the Universe), poets and scholars have all failed to adequately describe your glory.

Tum upkar Sugreevahin keenha
Ram milaye rajpad deenha
Tumharo mantra Vibheeshan mana
Lankeshwar Bhaye Sub jag jana
You rendered an invaluable service to Sugriva by introducing him to Sri Rama and restoring him to the throne. The whole world knows that Vibhishana heeded your advice and became the lord of Lanka.

Yug sahastra jojan par Bhanu
Yug sahastra jojan par Bhanu
You swallowed the sun from a distance of sixteen thousand miles, considering it to be a sweet fruit.

Prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahee
Jaladhi langhi gaye achraj nahee
Carrying the Lord's ring in your mouth, you crossed the ocean, there is no wonder in that.

Durgaam kaj jagat ke jete
Sugam anugraha tumhre tete
All the difficult tasks of the world are rendered easily possible by your grace.

Ram dware tum rakhvare
Hoat na agya binu paisare
You are the gate-keeper of Sri Rama's kingdom, where none may enter without your permission.

Sub sukh lahai tumhari sarna
Tum rakshak kahu ko dar na
He who seeks refuge in you enjoys happiness. What is there to be afraid of if you are the protector?

Aapan tej samharo aapai
Teenhon lok hank te kanpai
You alone are able to control your energy; all three worlds tremble before it.

Bhoot pisach Nikat nahin aavai
Mahavir jab naam sunavai
No evil spirits dare approach one who utters your name as Mahavir (great warrior).

Nase rog harai sab peera
Japat nirantar Hanumant beera
All diseases are destroyed and pains vanish when your powerful name is repeated incessantly.

Sankat se Hanuman chudavai
Man Karam Vachan dyan jo lavai
Hanumanji frees from difficulties all those who contemplate upon him in thought, word and deed.

Sub par Ram tapasvee raja
Tin ke kaj sakal Tum saja
You fulfilled all the missions of that Lord Rama who fulfills the divine desires of the devotees engaged in penance.

Aur manorath jo koi lavai
Sohi amit jeevan phal pavai
And together with any other desires any devotee may have, they will ultimately secure the imperishable fruit.

Charon Yug partap tumhara
Hai persidh jagat ujiyara
Your glory prevails throughout the four ages (Satya Yuga, Treta Yuga, Dvapara Yuga and Kali Yuga); and your fame radiates throughout the world.

Sadhu Sant ke tum Rakhware
Asur nikandan Ram dulhare
You are the protector of the holy saints and sages, and, beloved of Rama, you destroy the demons (all evil forces).

Ashta sidhi nav nidhi ke dhata
Us var deen Janki mata
Mother Sita granted you the boon that you will be the bestower of the eight supernatural powers ( Siddhis: power to become light and heavy at will) and the nine forms of wealth (Nidhis: riches, comfort, power, prestige, fame, sweet relationship etc.)

Ram rasayan tumhare pasa
Sada raho Raghupati ke dasa
The essence of devotion to Sri Rama is with you; may you always be the servant of the Lord.

Tumhare bhajan Ram ko pavai
Janam janam ke dukh bisravai
Through devotion to you one obtains Sri Rama and the sorrows of life after life are culminated.

Anth kaal Raghuvir pur jayee
Jahan janam Hari-Bakht Kahayee
At the end of a lifespan of such devotion one goes to the abode of Sri Rama and is there known as a devotee of the Lord.

Aur Devta Chit na dharehi
Hanumanth se hi sarve sukh karehi
All happiness is granted even to that devotee who worships no other deity apart from Hanumanji.

Sankat kate mite sab peera
Jo sumirai Hanumat Balbeera
All difficulties and pains are removed for those who contemplate on the all powerful Hanumanji.

Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosahin
Kripa Karahu Gurudev ki nyahin
Victory, victory, victory to you O Hanumanji; as our supreme Guru, give us your grace.

Jo sat bar path kare kohi
Chutehi bandhi maha sukh hohi
He who recites this Chaalisa a hundred times is sure to be freed from worldly bondage and enjoy great happiness.

Jo yah padhe Hanuman Chalisa
Hoye siddhi sakhi Gaureesa
He who reads Hanuman Chaalisa will become perfect, as Lord Shiva is the witness.

Tulsidas sada hari chera
Keejai Das Hrdaye mein dera
Tulasidas always the servant of the Lord prays that the Lord takes residence in his heart.

Pavantnai sankar haran,
Mangal murti roop.
Ram Lakhan Sita sahit,
Hrdaye basahu sur bhoop.
May Hanumanji, who removes difficulties, who has an auspicious form and is king of the Gods, dwell in my heart along with Sri Ram, Lakshmana and Sita.