# Hanuman Chalisa (hanumanchalisa.live) > Illustrated, mobile-friendly Hanuman Chalisa: the full Hindi (Devanagari) text, roman transliteration, and English and Hindi meanings for all 43 parts (2 opening dohas, 40 chaupais, 1 closing doha), with a painting for each chaupai and an audio recitation. ## Key facts - The Hanuman Chalisa is a devotional hymn of 40 verses (chaupais) in praise of Hanuman, traditionally attributed to the poet-saint Tulsidas (16th-17th century). - Language: Awadhi, written in Devanagari. "Chalisa" comes from "chalis", Hindi for forty. - Structure: 2 opening dohas + 40 chaupais + 1 closing doha = 43 parts. - First chaupai: "Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar" = "Victory to Hanuman, ocean of wisdom and virtue." - Recitation takes about 5-10 minutes. Tuesday and Saturday are traditionally special days for Hanuman worship. - The English and Hindi meanings on this site are original explanations written for the site. - The site also has a full guide to Hanuman ji: birth, Ramayana and Mahabharata stories, names, powers, worship, temples, Jayanti, lessons and FAQ. ## Main pages - [Illustrated Hanuman Chalisa](https://hanumanchalisa.live/): swipe-through experience, one painting per verse, with music - [Lyrics in Hindi and roman](https://hanumanchalisa.live/hanuman-chalisa-lyrics/): complete text of all 43 parts - [English meaning, verse by verse](https://hanumanchalisa.live/hanuman-chalisa-meaning/): meaning and Ramayana context for every verse - [हिंदी में अर्थ सहित](https://hanumanchalisa.live/hanuman-chalisa-in-hindi/): Hindi arth for every verse - [Benefits and how to recite](https://hanumanchalisa.live/hanuman-chalisa-benefits/): path vidhi, best time, count - [Glossary](https://hanumanchalisa.live/hanuman-chalisa-glossary/): chaupai, doha, Bajrangi, Sanjeevani, characters and places - [Images and wallpapers](https://hanumanchalisa.live/hanuman-chalisa-wallpapers/): the 40 paintings - [About and sources](https://hanumanchalisa.live/about/) ## Hanuman ji: life, story and details - [Lord Hanuman: Life, Story and Significance](https://hanumanchalisa.live/hanuman/): Everything about Hanuman ji: birth, parents, childhood, the Ramayana and Mahabharata, names, powers, worship, temples and Hanuman Jayanti. - [Hanuman's Birth and Childhood](https://hanumanchalisa.live/hanuman/birth-and-childhood/): Hanuman's birth and childhood: parents Anjana and Kesari, Vayu's blessing, his name, the sun episode, boons from the gods and his education under Surya. - [Hanuman and Ram: The Story from the Ramayana](https://hanumanchalisa.live/hanuman/hanuman-and-ram/): Hanuman in the Ramayana: meeting Ram, finding Sita, the ocean leap, burning Lanka, the Sanjeevani mountain, the war and Ram's coronation. - [Hanuman in the Mahabharata and Beyond](https://hanumanchalisa.live/hanuman/hanuman-in-the-mahabharata/): How Hanuman appears in the Mahabharata: meeting his brother Bhima, blessing Arjuna's flag, and the tradition that he is a chiranjivi still living on earth. - [Names of Hanuman and Their Meanings](https://hanumanchalisa.live/hanuman/names-and-meanings/): Names of Hanuman ji explained: Anjaneya, Maruti, Pavan-putra, Kesari-nandan, Bajrangbali, Mahavir, Sankat Mochan and more, with their meanings. - [Hanuman's Powers, Forms and Iconography](https://hanumanchalisa.live/hanuman/powers-and-forms/): Hanuman's powers, the eight siddhis, his tiny and colossal forms, five-faced Panchmukhi Hanuman, and how he is pictured with mace, mountain and flag. - [How to Worship Hanuman and Where](https://hanumanchalisa.live/hanuman/worship-and-temples/): A simple guide to Hanuman worship: best days, offerings such as sindoor and laddu, hymns to recite, and famous Hanuman temples across India. - [Hanuman Jayanti: Meaning and Celebration](https://hanumanchalisa.live/hanuman/hanuman-jayanti/): Hanuman Jayanti explained: what it celebrates, when it is observed in different regions, the common rituals, and how to celebrate at home. - [Lessons from the Life of Hanuman](https://hanumanchalisa.live/hanuman/lessons-from-hanuman/): What Hanuman ji's life teaches: selfless devotion, humility despite great strength, courage, careful speech, loyalty and using power for good. - [Hanuman Ji: Frequently Asked Questions](https://hanumanchalisa.live/hanuman/hanuman-faq/): Answers to common questions about Hanuman ji: his parents, birthplace, name, marriage, immortality, worship days, Sundara Kanda, siddhis, Panchmukhi and more. ## Blog - [Blog index](https://hanumanchalisa.live/blog/): news explainers and guides - [Captain Smit Machchhar and the Hanuman Chalisa: What We Know](https://hanumanchalisa.live/blog/captain-smit-machchhar-hanuman-chalisa/): What Captain Smit Machchhar said about chanting the Hanuman Chalisa after the Flydubai FZ1073 attack, what reports confirm, and the verses devotees turn to in fear. - [Hanuman Chalisa Verses for Courage and Protection](https://hanumanchalisa.live/blog/hanuman-chalisa-verses-for-courage-and-protection/): The Hanuman Chalisa verses people turn to in fear and difficulty: chaupais 22, 24, 26 and 36, with Hindi text, roman, English and Hindi meaning. ## Every verse (one page each) - [Doha 1: Shri Guru charan saroj raj, nija manu mukuru sudhari](https://hanumanchalisa.live/doha/1/): Cleansing the mirror of my mind with the dust of my Guru's lotus feet, I describe the pure glory of Shri Ram… - [Doha 2: Buddhiheen tanu janike, sumirau Pavan-kumar](https://hanumanchalisa.live/doha/2/): Knowing myself lacking in wisdom, I remember the Son of the Wind. Grant me strength, intellect and knowledge… - [Chaupai 1: Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/1/): Victory to Hanuman, ocean of wisdom and virtue. Victory to the king of monkeys, whose glory lights up all… - [Chaupai 2: Ram doot atulit bal dhama](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/2/): Messenger of Ram, abode of matchless strength, known as the son of Anjani and the Wind-god. - [Chaupai 3: Mahabir Bikram Bajrangi](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/3/): Great hero, mighty and thunderbolt-bodied, remover of evil thoughts, companion of good sense. - [Chaupai 4: Kanchan baran biraj subesa](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/4/): Golden of hue, beautifully adorned, with earrings and curly hair. - [Chaupai 5: Hath bajra au dhwaja birajai](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/5/): A thunderbolt mace and a flag shine in your hands; a sacred thread rests upon your shoulder. - [Chaupai 6: Sankar suvan Kesari nandan](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/6/): Manifestation of Shiva, delight of Kesari, your radiance and glory are honoured by the whole world. - [Chaupai 7: Vidyavan guni ati chatur](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/7/): Learned, virtuous, and exceedingly clever, ever eager to accomplish Ram's work. - [Chaupai 8: Prabhu charitra sunibe ko rasiya](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/8/): You delight in hearing the Lord's deeds; Ram, Lakshman and Sita dwell in your heart. - [Chaupai 9: Sookshma roop dhari Siyahin dikhava](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/9/): Taking a tiny form you appeared before Sita; taking a fearsome form you burned Lanka. - [Chaupai 10: Bhim roop dhari asur sanhare](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/10/): Taking a colossal form you destroyed demons, and accomplished the tasks of Ramchandra. - [Chaupai 11: Lay Sajivan Lakhan jiyaye](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/11/): Bringing the life-giving herb, you revived Lakshman, and Ram embraced you with joy. - [Chaupai 12: Raghupati kinhi bahut badai](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/12/): Ram praised you greatly, saying: you are as dear to me as my brother Bharat. - [Chaupai 13: Sahas badan tumharo jas gavain](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/13/): May a thousand mouths sing your praise, said the Lord of Lakshmi, embracing you close. - [Chaupai 14: Sankadik Brahmadi Munisa](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/14/): Sanaka and the great sages, Brahma, Narada, Saraswati and Shesha the serpent king. - [Chaupai 15: Jam Kuber Digpal jahan te](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/15/): Yama, Kubera, the guardians of the directions — even poets and scholars struggle to describe your glory. - [Chaupai 16: Tum upkar Sugrivahin kinha](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/16/): You did a great favour for Sugriva, uniting him with Ram and restoring his kingdom. - [Chaupai 17: Tumharo mantra Bibhishan mana](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/17/): Vibhishan accepted your counsel and became the king of Lanka, as the whole world knows. - [Chaupai 18: Jug sahasra jojan par Bhanu](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/18/): The sun, thousands of leagues away, you swallowed thinking it a sweet fruit. - [Chaupai 19: Prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahin](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/19/): Holding the Lord's ring in your mouth, you crossed the ocean — no wonder at all for you. - [Chaupai 20: Durgam kaj jagat ke jete](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/20/): Every difficult task in this world becomes easy through your grace. - [Chaupai 21: Ram duare tum rakhavare](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/21/): You stand guard at Ram's door; none may enter without your leave. - [Chaupai 22: Sab sukh lahai tumhari sarna](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/22/): All happiness is found under your shelter; with you as protector, there is nothing to fear. - [Chaupai 23: Aapan tej samharo aapai](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/23/): You alone can contain your own splendour; your roar makes all three worlds tremble. - [Chaupai 24: Bhoot pisach nikat nahin avai](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/24/): Ghosts and evil spirits dare not come near when your mighty name is spoken. - [Chaupai 25: Nasai rog harai sab peera](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/25/): Illness fades and every pain is removed for one who constantly chants your name, brave Hanuman. - [Chaupai 26: Sankat te Hanuman chhudavai](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/26/): Hanuman frees from every trouble one who remembers him in thought, word and deed. - [Chaupai 27: Sab par Ram tapasvi raja](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/27/): Ram is the ascetic king above all, yet it is you who fulfil all his works. - [Chaupai 28: Aur manorath jo koi lavai](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/28/): Whatever wish anyone brings to you, they receive its fruit in abundance. - [Chaupai 29: Charon jug partap tumhara](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/29/): Your glory shines through all four ages, celebrated and radiant across the world. - [Chaupai 30: Sadhu sant ke tum rakhavare](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/30/): You are the protector of saints and sages, destroyer of demons, beloved of Ram. - [Chaupai 31: Asht siddhi nau nidhi ke data](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/31/): Mother Sita granted you the boon of bestowing the eight powers and nine treasures. - [Chaupai 32: Ram rasayan tumhare pasa](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/32/): You hold the elixir of devotion to Ram, and remain forever his faithful servant. - [Chaupai 33: Tumhare bhajan Ram ko pavai](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/33/): Through devotion to you, one attains Ram, and forgets the sorrows of many lifetimes. - [Chaupai 34: Ant kaal Raghubar pur jai](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/34/): At life's end, one goes to Ram's abode, and is forever known as his devotee. - [Chaupai 35: Aur devata chitt na dharai](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/35/): One need not turn the mind to any other deity — serving Hanuman brings every happiness. - [Chaupai 36: Sankat katai mitai sab peera](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/36/): Every trouble is cut away and all pain removed for one who remembers mighty Hanuman. - [Chaupai 37: Jai jai jai Hanuman Gosain](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/37/): Victory, victory, victory to you, Lord Hanuman — bless me as a guru blesses a disciple. - [Chaupai 38: Jo sat baar paath kar koi](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/38/): Whoever recites this a hundred times is freed from bondage and finds great joy. - [Chaupai 39: Jo yah padhai Hanuman Chalisa](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/39/): Whoever reads this Hanuman Chalisa attains success, with Shiva himself as witness. - [Chaupai 40: Tulsidas sada Hari chera](https://hanumanchalisa.live/chaupai/40/): Tulsidas, ever a servant of the Lord, prays: make your dwelling within my heart. - [Doha 3: Pavantanay sankat haran, mangal murati roop](https://hanumanchalisa.live/doha/3/): O Son of the Wind, remover of troubles, embodiment of auspiciousness — dwell in my heart, together with Ram… ## Optional - [Full text of the site in one file](https://hanumanchalisa.live/llms-full.txt) - [Sitemap](https://hanumanchalisa.live/sitemap.xml)