The Hanuman Chalisa is a 40 verse poem composed by Tulasidas praising Hanuman and describing his amazing qualities.

The backstory of the Great Hanuman and an introduction to Saint Tulasidas, who was the author of the Hanuman Chalisa.

Just like the lotus in the dirty pond remains pure and clean, the guru teaches us how we can lead a dharmic life, even when there is so much adharma in the world.

Knowing that I am ignorant, I pray to the son of Vayu Deva. Please bless me with strength, intelligence, and wisdom to remove all my suffering and impurities.

Victory to you, O Hanuman, ocean of wisdom and virtue. Victory to the Vanara King, who is well known in all the three worlds.

You are the messenger of Shri Rama and your strength is matchless. You are well known as the son of Anjani and the son of Pavana Deva.

You are strong and your body is as tough as a thunderbolt. You are the remover of evil thoughts and always a companion to the good.

Your body has a golden-complexion. You are dressed in attractive clothes. You are wearing heavy earrings and have curly hair.

In your hands you hold the mace, which is powerful like the vajra, and a flag. You have the sacred thread of munja grass adorning your shoulder.

You are an avatar of Shiva, and the son of Kesari. Your glory and brilliance is praised throughout the world.

Supremely wise, full of virtues, and clever, You are ever eager to do Rama's work.

You feel delighted in hearing the stories of Rama’s glories. Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita always dwell in your heart.

You took a tiny form and appeared in front of Sita; You assumed a humongous form and burned Lanka.

Taking a frightful form you thrashed and killed the asuras. In this way you accomplished Shri Rama’s mission.

Bringing the magic herb, you revived Lakshmana, and filled Rama’s heart with joy.

Sri Rama praised you highly and said –“You’re as dear to me as my brother Bharata!"

Saying, “may the thousand-mouthed serpent sing your glory,” Shri Rama drew you close to Himself.

Sanak and the sages, Brahma and other gods, and great saints, Narada, Saraswati, and the king of serpents, Sesha.

If Yama, Kubera, and the rulers of the eight directions themselves don’t have adequate words to praise you, how can the poets and scholars with their limited vocabulary express your glory?

You provided a great service to Sugriva by presenting him to Rama and helping him regain his lost kingdom.

Vibhishana heeded your advice. The entire world knows that he became the king of Lanka (because of it).

You leaped quite easily at the sun which is thousands of miles away mistaking it to be a sweet fruit.

Holding Bhagavan’s ring in your mouth, you leaped over the ocean which is no surprise.

By your grace, even the most difficult tasks of the world become easy to accomplish.

You guard the door to Rama’s palace where none dare to enter without your permission.

All those who seek refuge in You enjoy every kind of happiness. Why should one be afraid of anything when You are there to protect them?

You alone are capable of controlling your power. All the three worlds tremble when you roar.

Evil spirits do not dare go near a person on hearing them chant the name of the great warrior.

All the ailments and diseases vanish when your name is repeated continuously.

Hanuman helps those who worship him in thought, word, and deed, with sincerity and faith in overcoming difficulties.

You carried out all the missions of Rama, who is a supreme Yogi and tapasvi ruling over everyone.

You bless everyone who seeks your grace. And generously grant all that one wants.

Your glory radiates through all the four Yugas and your fame shines everywhere in the universe.

You are protector of the righteous and destroyer of the wicked. You are very dear to Shri Rama.

You grant the eight powers and nine treasures, by the boon you received from Mother Janaki.

You hold the elixir of Rama’s name and remain eternally his servant.

Singing your praise, one finds Rama and escapes the sorrows of life after life.

At the end of one’s life, one goes to Rama’s abode and lives as a devotee of Hari.

Even if a devotee does not think of any other God but Hanuman, he will certainly enjoy all happiness.

All pain is removed by remembering the mighty hero, Hanuman.

Victory to you O Hanuman, who has control over His senses. Bless us with your grace.

Whoever recites the chalisa one hundred times is released from the cycle of life and death and enjoys absolute bliss.

One who reads this Hanuman Chalisa, gains success, Gauri’s Bhagavan i.e. Shiva bears witness.

Tulasidas implores Hanuman, “I am always the servant of Bhagavan. I pray You make Your permanent residence in my heart.”

Son of the Wind, banisher of sorrow and embodiment of blessing, Dwell in my heart, King of Gods, together with Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita.