Saturday 28 October 2017

"Hanuman Chalisa"

"Hanuman Chalisa" is a devotional hymn dedicated to Hanuman ji who is a devotee of Lord Ram. This hymn has forty verses, describing the qualities of Lord Hanuman, and is recited with belief that the same qualities are imbibed in our character. I have been reciting the hymn since childhood and is trying here to translate the "Hanuman Chalisa" in English.

1.  श्री गुरु चरण सरोज रज निज मन मुकुरु सुधारी, बरनौ रघुवर बिमल जसु जो दायकु फल चारी
By touching the lotus feet of the Guru (Lord Ram), I cleanse my mind, as glorying Lord Ram fetches me the four spiritual fruits: Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksa.

2.  बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके सुमिरो पवन कुमार, बल बुद्धि विद्या देहु मोहि हरहु कलेश विकार
 I acknowledge that i lack intelligence and so, humbly request you Lord Hanuman, the son of Vayu to give me strength, intelligence and knowledge and remove all ailments, impurities and sorrow from my life.

3.  जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुण सागर, जय कपीस तिहु लोक उजागर
 The ocean of knowledge and virtues, i hail to you Hanuman ji who is supreme and enlightens the three worlds with his qualities.

4.  राम धूत अतुलित बल धामा, अंजनी पुत्र पवन सुत नामा
The son of Anjana and Pavan, Hanuman ji,  you are the trusted messenger of Lord Ram and are the abode of unparalleled strength.

5.  महावीर विक्रम बजरंगी, कुमति निवार सुमति के संघी
Hanuman ji who's the epitome of valor and destroyer of darkness is a companion of those with pure thought.
6.  कंचन बरन बिराज सुबेसा , कानन कुंडल कुंचित केसा 
 Hanuman ji looks handsome with golden shiny skin and wear Kundalas (ear rings) .

7.  हाथ बज्र औ ध्वजा बिराजै ,काँधे मूँज जनेऊ साजै

Hanuman ji carries the Vajra and the flag in hands and the sacred thread 'Janehu' adorns his shoulder.

8.  शंकर सुवन केसरी नंदन, तेज प्रताप महा जग वंदन
Hanuman ji son(incarnation) of Lord Shiva, your aura illuminates across the whole world.
9.  विद्यावान गुनी अति चातुर, राम काज करिबे को आतुर
 Knowledgeable, virtuous and clever you are ever eager to perform tasks assigned by Lord Ram.

10.  प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया, राम लखन सीता मन बसिया
 You take delight in listening to the stories of Lord Ram, Ram, Lakshman and Sita thus reside in your mind.

11.   सूक्ष्म रूप धरी सियहिं दिखावा, बिकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा 
 While appearing before Sita ji  in the Ashok Vatika, you took a small form but then assumed a monstrous form when burning Lanka.
12.   भीम रूप धरी असुर संघारे, राम चन्द्र के काज सवारें
With your overwhelming power you decimated the demons, you carried out all tasks assigned by Lord Ram.

13.  लाय सँजीवनि लखन जियाए, श्रीरघुबीर हरषि उर लाए
You brought the Sanjivini and saved the life of Lakshman making Lord Ram immensely happy.

14.   रघुपति कीन्हीं बहुत बड़ाई, तुम मम प्रिय भरतहि सम भाई
 Praising your work in jubilation, Lord Ram said 'You are dear to me like my own brother Bharat' .
15.   सहस बदन तुम्हरो जस गावैं, अस कहि श्रीपति कंठ लगावैं
 Saying that thousands of people will sing your praises, Lord Ram embraced Hanuman ji again. 

16.  सनकादिक ब्रह्मादी मुनीसा, नारद सरद सहित अहीसा
Neither the great sages nor Devtas will find enough words to admire your glory.

17.  जम कुबेर दिगपाल जहाँ ते, कबी कोबिद कहि सकैं कहाँ ते 
When even Yama, Kuber and the deputies guarding four corners of the Universe are unable to do justice to your infinite glory, how does a mere poet with limitations like me can ?
18.  तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहिं कीन्हा, राम मिलाय राजपद दीन्हा
 You rendered a great service to Sugriva by making him meet with Lord Ram and thus conferred him the throne.

19.  तुम्हरो मंत्र विभीषण माना, लंकेश्वर भए सब जग जाना
Vibhisana followed your advice and succeeded in becoming the King of Lanka, the whole world knows this.

20.  जुग सहस्र जोजन पर भानू, लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू
  As a child, Hanuman ji, you raced to the Sun (153,600,000 km from the Earth), assuming it to be a sweet fruit you swallowed it .
21.  प्रभु मुद्रिका मेली मुख माहि, जल्दी लाँघि गये अचरज नाहीं
Carrying  the ring given by Lord Ram in your mouth,  there is no wonder that you easily leapt across a huge sea.

22.  दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते, सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते
 All the unattainable tasks in the world becomes easily attainable with your grace.

23.  राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे, होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे
You are the doorkeeper of Shri Ram's divine abode, and no one can enter there without your permission.
24.  सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना, तुम रक्षक काहू को डरना
All the comforts of the world lie at your feet. When you are there, why should I be afraid of ?

25.  आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै, तीनौं लोक हाँक ते काँपे
 Once you remember your tremendous power,  the three worlds tremble with fear witnessing your strength.

26.  भूत पिशाश निकट नहीं आवे, महावीर जब नाम सुनावे
 Evil spirits and ghosts do not dare come near those who recite the name of Hanuman ji.
27.  नासै रोग हरै सब पीरा, जपत निरंतर हनुमत बीरा
Recitation of Hanuman ji's name cures all ailments and removes all sufferings.

28.  संकट तें हनुमान छुड़ावै, मन क्रम बचन ध्यान जो लावै
Hanuman ji is the savior of those who truly remembers him in his thoughts and through compassionate deeds.

29.  सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा, तिन के काज सकल तुम साजा
Lord Ram is the most benevolent and all those who worship him finds their difficult task executed easily.
30.  और मनोरथ जो कोई लावे, सोई अमित जीवन फल पावे
And whoever comes to you with any wish, that wish is fulfilled with your blessings.

31.  चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा, है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा
 In all the four great Yugas your glory hasn't diminished and has illuminated the whole world.

32.   साधु संत के तुम रखवारे, असुर निकंदन राम दुलारे
You are the protector of Sadhus and Sages, destroyer of demons and very dear to Lord Ram.

33.   अष्ट सिद्धि नव निधि के दाता, अस बर दीन्ह जानकी माता
  You are the bestower of eight Siddhis a boon gifted to you by Mother Janki

34.   राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा, सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा
You possess devotional treasure of Lord Ram and will forever remain the most dedicated disciple of Lord Ram.

35.   तुम्हरे भजन राम को पांवे, जनम जनम के दुःख बिसरावे
 Reciting your name by individual gets Lord Ram's blessings thus obviating sufferings of ages.

36.  अंत काल रघुबर पुर जाई, जहाँ जन्म हरिभक्त कहाई
 If at the time of death one remembers Lord Ram, he takes birth as a disciple of Lord Ram .

37.  और देवता चित्त न धरई, हनुमत सेइ सर्व सुख करई
Anyone praying to Lord Hanuman get his blessings and wishes fulfilled.

38.   संकट कटे मिटे सब पीरा, जो सुमिरै हनुमत बलबीरा
 One is relieved from all the sufferings and misfortune when one remembers Lord Hanuman.
39.  जय जय जय हनुमान गोसाईं, कृपा करहु गुरुदेव की नाई
O Lord  Hanuman, bless me in your capacity as the supreme guru and accept me as your disciple.

40.  जो सत बार पाठ कर कोई, छूटहि बंधी महा सुख होयी
  One who recites the "Hanuman Chalisa" one hundred times, becomes free from the bondage of life and death and enjoys the eternal bliss.

41.   जो यह पढ़े हनुमान चालीसा, होय सिद्धि साखी गौरीसा
One who reads this "Hanuman Chalisa" attains spiritual glory.

42.  तुलसीदास सदा हरि चेरा, कीजै नाथ हृदय महँ डेरा
 Tulsidas considers himself as a disciple of Lord Hanuman wishes to enshrine Lord Ram permanently in his heart.


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