Good Ole Chalisa

Good Ole Chalisa

Shri Guru Charan, Lotus feet of the Guru
Nija manu Mukura Sudhaari, Cleansing the mirror of my mind
Baranau Rahubhara Bimala Yasha, I bow to the dust of Guru's feet
Jo Dayaka Phala Chari, Granting the boon of fulfilling desires

Jai Hanuman, Hail Hanuman, ocean of wisdom and virtue
Jai Kapis tihun lok ujagar, Hail the monkey chief who lights up the three worlds

Ram's messenger, with immeasurable strength
Anjaani-putra Pavan sut nama, Son of Anjani and the wind god

Mahabir Bikram Bajrangi, The brave and powerful one with a thunderbolt
Kumati nivar sumati Ke sangi, Destroyer of evil thoughts and companion of the wise

Golden-hued, adorned with a crown
Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesha, Earrings and curly hair

Holding a thunderbolt and a flag in your hands
Kaandhe moonj janehu sajai, With a sacred thread across your shoulder

Son of the wind god and Kesari
Tej prataap maha jag vandan, Your glory is revered throughout the world

Knowledgeable, virtuous, and very clever
Ram kaj karibe ko aatur, Eager to do Ram's work

Listening to the story of the Lord with delight
Ram Lakhan Sita man Basiya, Ram, Lakshman, and Sita reside in your heart

Taking a subtle form, you appeared to Sita
Vikat roop dhari lank jarava, Assuming a monstrous form, you burnt Lanka

Taking a gigantic form, you killed the demons
Ramachandra ke kaj sanvare, You took care of Ram's tasks

Bringing the Sanjivani herb and reviving Lakshman
Shri Raghuvir Harashi ur laye, Bringing joy to the heart of Ram, the hero of the Raghu dynasty

Raghupati Kinhi bahut badai, Saying many praises of the Lord of the Raghus
Tum mam priye Bharat-hi-sam bhai, You are dear to me like Bharat, the brother of Ram

Your fame is sung by thousands of mouths
Asa-kahi Shripati kanth lagaave, Saying so, Shri Ram embraced you

Brahma, Shiva, and the sages
Narad-Sarad sahit Aheesa, Along with Narad and Saraswati

Yam, Kubera, and the guardians of the directions
Kavi kovid kahi sake kahan te, Even poets and scholars cannot describe your glory

You helped Sugriva find Ram
Ram milaye rajpad deenha, You united Ram with the throne

Vibhishan followed your advice
Lankeshwar Bhaye Sub jag jana, Making Vibhishan the king of Lanka, known to all

Crossing thousands of miles to eat a fruit
Leelyo tahi madhur phal janu, You took a bite, knowing it was sweet

Placing the Lord's ring in your mouth
Jaladhi langhi gaye achraj nahee, You crossed the ocean, no wonder

Accomplishing difficult tasks in the world
Sugam anugraha tumhre tete, All difficulties become easy with your grace

You are the gatekeeper of Ram's door
Hoat na agya binu paisare, No one can enter without your permission

All joys are found in your shelter
Tum rakshak kahu ko dar naa, No one fears with you as their protector

You can destroy your own power
Teenhon lok hank te kanpai, The three worlds tremble at your roar

Ghosts and demons do not come near
Mahavir jab naam sunavae, When the great hero's name is chanted

All diseases and pains are cured
Japat nirantar Hanumant beera, Constantly chanting Hanuman's name, the brave one

Hanuman saves from troubles
Man Karam Vachan dyan jo lavai, Mind, deeds, and words meditate on you

Ram, the ascetic king, is the protector of all
Tin ke kaj sakal Tum saja, You take care of all his tasks

Granting any wish that is made
Sohi amit jeevan phal pavai, Granting the fruit of eternal life

Your glory shines in all four ages
Hai persidh jagat ujiyara, Your fame illuminates the world

You protect the saints and sages
Asur nikandan Ram dulhare, Destroyer of demons, beloved of Ram

Bestower of the eight Siddhis and nine treasures
As-var deen Janki mata, Giver of blessings to Sita, the mother of the world

You hold the elixir of Ram's name
Sada raho Raghupati ke dasa, Always remain the servant of Lord Ram

By singing your praises, one finds Ram
Janam-janam ke dukh bisraavai, All sorrows of many lifetimes are forgotten

At the end, one reaches the abode of Ram
Jahan janam Hari-Bakht Kahayee, Where one is called a devotee of Hari

No other deity is worshipped
Hanumanth se hi sarve sukh karehi, All happiness is bestowed by Hanuman

All troubles and pains are removed
Jo sumirai Hanumat Balbeera, Whoever remembers Hanuman, the mighty hero

Hail Hanuman, the Lord of monkeys
Kripa Karahu Gurudev ki nyahin, Show mercy, O Guru

Whoever recites this seven times
Chutehi bandhi maha sukh hohi, Will be freed from all bondage and attain great happiness

Whoever reads this Hanuman Chalisa
Hoye siddhi sakhi Gaureesa, Will achieve success, witness by Lord Shiva

Tulsidas, always a devotee of Hari
Keejai Nath Hridaye mein dera, Please reside in my heart, O Lord

Son of the wind, destroyer of troubles
Mangala Murati Roop, Embodiment of auspiciousness

With Ram, Lakshman, and Sita
Hriday Basahu Soor Bhoop, Reside in my heart, O brave king