All 43 verses, read aloud line by line, with what each one means in plain English.
Doha 1
We start by bowing to our teacher and to Lord Rama.
Doha 2
Hanuman ji, please give me strength, a smart mind, and take away my worries.
Chaupai 1
Hooray for Hanuman! He is an ocean of wisdom and lights up all three worlds.
Chaupai 2
He is Rama's messenger, super strong, son of Anjani and the Wind.
Chaupai 3
The great brave hero who chases away bad thoughts and brings good ones.
Chaupai 4
He shines golden, with earrings and curly hair.
Chaupai 5
He holds his mace and a flag, with a sacred thread on his shoulder.
Chaupai 6
Blessed by Shiva and son of Kesari — the whole world loves his shine.
Chaupai 7
He is wise and clever, always eager to do Rama's work.
Chaupai 8
He loves hearing Rama's stories — Rama, Lakshman and Sita live in his heart.
Chaupai 9
He became tiny to meet Sita, and giant to show Lanka his power.
Chaupai 10
As a mighty giant he stopped the demons and set Rama's work right.
Chaupai 11
He flew the mountain of healing herbs to save Lakshman, and Rama hugged him with joy.
Chaupai 12
Rama praised him: you are as dear to me as my own brother.
Chaupai 13
A thousand voices could sing your praise! says Rama, hugging him close.
Chaupai 14
Great sages, Narada and Saraswati all sing songs about Hanuman.
Chaupai 15
Even the gods and the greatest poets can't find words for how wonderful he is.
Chaupai 16
He helped Sugriva meet Rama and become a king again.
Chaupai 17
Vibhishan followed his advice and became the king of Lanka.
Chaupai 18
As a baby he flew up to the Sun, thinking it was a sweet fruit!
Chaupai 19
With Rama's ring kept safe, he leapt right across the ocean.
Chaupai 20
Even the hardest jobs become easy with Hanuman's blessing.
Chaupai 21
He guards Rama's door — no one may enter without his leave.
Chaupai 22
Everyone in his care is happy — with him guarding, there is nothing to fear.
Chaupai 23
Only he can hold his own power — one roar and all three worlds tremble.
Chaupai 24
Scary things run far away when we say brave Hanuman's name.
Chaupai 25
Saying his name again and again chases sickness and pain away.
Chaupai 26
Hanuman frees from every trouble those who remember him with heart and words.
Chaupai 27
Rama is the great king, and Hanuman takes care of all his work.
Chaupai 28
Whoever brings him a wish receives more good things than can be counted.
Chaupai 29
His glory shines through all four ages and lights up the world.
Chaupai 30
He protects good people — he is Rama's darling.
Chaupai 31
Mother Sita blessed him to share eight powers and nine treasures.
Chaupai 32
He carries the sweetest medicine — Rama's name — and serves him forever.
Chaupai 33
Singing to Hanuman brings us to Rama, and old sorrows melt away.
Chaupai 34
His friends finally reach Rama's own beautiful home.
Chaupai 35
Serve Hanuman with all your heart and every happiness follows.
Chaupai 36
Troubles snap and pain melts for whoever remembers brave Hanuman.
Chaupai 37
Victory, victory, victory to Hanuman! Bless us like a kind teacher.
Chaupai 38
Read this a hundred times and worries fly away — great joy comes.
Chaupai 39
Whoever reads this Chalisa succeeds — Shiva himself is the witness.
Chaupai 40
Tulsidas asks: Hanuman, make your home in my heart forever.
Doha 3
Son of the Wind, remover of troubles — live in our hearts with Rama, Lakshman and Sita.
