Hanuman Chalisa
Forty verses in praise of Hanuman — one of the most beloved devotional texts of India.
Transliteration
Śrī Guru Charaṇa Saroja Raja / Nija Manu Mukuru Sudhāri / Baranaũ Raghubara Bimala Jasu / Jo Dāyaku Phala Chāri … (forty verses composed by Tulsidas)
Translation
A forty-verse hymn praising Hanuman's virtues, deeds, and unshakeable devotion to Ram.
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Quick answer
The Hanuman Chalisa is a forty-verse devotional hymn to Hanuman composed by the saint Tulsidas, one of the most beloved devotional texts of India.
- Tradition
- Hindu / Vedic
- Language
- Awadhi (a form of medieval Hindi)
- Deity
- Hanuman
- Best time
- Dawn; Tuesdays and Saturdays.
- Best for
- Devotion, Protection, Courage
Meaning
Literal
'Chalisa' means forty — the number of verses (chaupais) in the poem.
Spiritual interpretation
To recite the Chalisa is to bathe in Hanuman's presence — to draw close to the qualities of devotion and courage he embodies.
What this mantra is used for
How to chant
Traditionally recited once daily, or on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Best learned aloud with a recording until the rhythm is felt in the body.
When to chant
Dawn; Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Origin & context
Composed by the poet-saint Tulsidas in the 16th century.
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