Opening Invocation

Purifying my mind's mirror with the pollen dust of my guru's lotus feet, I will narrate Lord Rama's blemishless fame, which fulfills the four aspirations of life (viz. Dharma, Artha, kama and moksha). Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj Nija man mukur sudhar Varnao Raghuvar Vimal yasu Jo dayaku phal char

Knowing I have no intelligence and little understanding I meditate on the Son of the Wind (Lord Vayu). Give me strength, intelligence, and wisdom, Take away my faults and shortcomings. Buddhi Hin Tanu Janike Sumirau Pavan Kumar Bal buddhi Vidya dehu mohi Harahu Klesa Vikar

1. Victory to Lord Hanuman, the ocean of knowledge and virtues, Hail! Lord of Monkeys, famous through the three worlds. Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar Jai Kapis tihun lok ujagar

2. Lord Rama's messenger, possessing immeasurable strength, Anjana's son, named the Son of the Wind. Ram doot atulit bal dhama Anjani-putra Pavan sut nama

3. A great warrior, heroic, tough like Diamond. Warding off the wicked, keeping company with the good. Mahavir Bikram Bajrangi Kumati nivar sumati Ke sangi

4. Golden-faced, resplendent in fine clothing, Earrings in his ears, and curly hair. Kanchan varan viraj subesa Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa

5. Hands resplendent with mace and banner On your shoulder a sacred thread of munja grass. Hath Bajra Aur Dhuvaja Viraje Kandhe moonj janehu sajai

6. Shiva's son, and Kesari's delight, the whole world knows your brilliant power. Sankar suvan kesari Nandan Tej pratap maha jag vandan

7. Wise, virtuous, exceedingly clever, Ever intent on doing Lord Rama's work, Vidyavan guni ati chatur Ram kaj karibe ko aatur

8. Delighted in hearing tales of Rama's deeds and dear to Lord Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita. Prabu charitra sunibe ko rasiya Ram Lakhan Sita man Basiya

9. In your subtle form, you revealed yourself to Sita, In your enormous form, you burned Lanka, Sukshma roop dhari Siyahim dikhava Bikat roop dhari lanka jarava

10. In your horrific form, you slaughtered the demons, And completed Rama's work. Bhima roop dhari asura samhare Ramachandra ke kaj sanvare

11. You brought the life-giving herb to revive Lakshmana, and Lord Rama hugged you tightly with delight. laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye Shri Raghubir Harshi ur laye

12. Lord Rama praised you exceedingly, saying "you are as dear to me as my brother Bharata!" Raghupati Kinhi bahut badai Tum mam priya Bharat-hi sam bhai

13. Embracing cheek to cheek, Lord Rama proclaimed, "The thousand-headed serpent will sing your praise", Sahas badan tumharo jash gaave Us kahi Shripati kanth lagaave

14. "Sanaka, Brahma, and all the other sages, Narada, Sarasvati, and the Serpent King will glorify you". Sanakadik Brahmadi Muneesa Narad Sarad sahit Aheesa

15. "Yama, Kubera, and all the divine guardians will also praise you" Which poet has enough skill to do this justice? Yam Kuber Digpal Jahan te Kabi kovid kahi sake kahan te

16. You helped the monkey prince Sugriva, Introduced him to Lord Rama, and gave him a kingdom. Tum upkar Sugreeva hin keenha Ram milaye rajpad deenha

17. Vibhishana paid great attention to your mantra, He became Lord of Lanka, the whole world knows this. Tumharo mantra Vibheeshan mana Lankeshwar Bhaye Sub jag jana

18. Although the Sun is at a thousand light-years distance, You leaped at it in play, mistaking it for a sweet fruit. Yug sahasra jojan par Bhanu Leelyo tahi madhur phal janu

19. Holding Rama's ring in your mouth, You crossed the ocean to Lanka, this is no surprise. Prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahee Jaladhi lantti gaye achraj nahee

20. Whatever is difficult to do in this world, Becomes easy through your grace Durgam kaj jagat ke je te sugam anugraha tumhre tete

21. You are the gatekeeper at Lord Rama's divine abode, None can enter without your permission. Ram dware tum rakhvare Hoat na agnya binu paisare

22. Your sheltering care brings all happiness, With your protection, whom should one fear? Sub sukh lahai tumhari sarnaTum rachchak kahu ko dar na

23. You alone can carry your splendid valour The three worlds tremble at your battle-cry. Aapan tej samharo aapai Teenhon lok hank te kanpai

24. When your name is uttered, Great Hero, Ghosts and ghouls dare not come near. Bhoot pisach Nikat nahin aavai Mahavir jab naam sunavai

25. Ceaseless repetition of heroic Hanuman's Name Destroys disease, and removes all afflictions. Nase rog harai sab peera Japat nirantar Hanuman beera

26. Hanuman releases from difficulties anyone who remembers him in thoughts, words, and deeds. Sankat se Hanuman chudavai Man Karma Bachan dyan jo lavai

27. All power belongs to Lord Rama, king of ascetics, but you are intent on doing his work. Sub par Ram tapasvee raja Tin ke kaj sakal Tum saja

28. Whatever other desires are there, Your devotee gains a blissful life. Aur manorath jo koi lavai Sohi amit jeevan phal pavai

29. Your fame spans the four cosmic ages, O Highest Perfected One, Enlightener of the world! Charon yug partap tumhara Hai parsidh jagat ujiyara

30. You protect true ascetics and the righteous, Destroyer of demons, and Lord Rama's dear one. Sadhu Sant ke tum Rakhware Asur nikandan Ram dulhare

31. You can bestow the eight powers and the nine treasures, Mother Sita gave this power as her boon. Ashta sidhi nav nidhi ke dhata Us bar deen Janki mata

32. You are always nearby, when Rama's deeds are being told, And you will remain Rama's servant always. Ram rasayan tumhare pasa Sada raho Raghupati ke dasa

33. Those who sing your praises find Lord Rama, And forget countless lifetimes of sorrow. Tumhare bhajan Ram ko pavai Janma janma ke dukh bisravai

34. When they die, they go to Lord Rama's city, Where it is said all Rama's devotees are born. Anth kaal Raghuvir pur jayee Jahan janma Hari-Bakht Kahayee

35. Pay no attention to any of the other deities. Serving Hanuman brings about all happiness. Aur Devata Chit na dharehi Hanumanth se yi sarve sukh karehi

36. Ceaselessly remembering heroic Hanuman cuts short all difficulties, and destroys all afflictions. Sankat kate mite sab peera Jo sumirai Hanumat Balbeera

37. Hail, Hail, Hanuman, master of the senses! Have pity on me, you are my spiritual master (guru). Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosayin Kripa Karahu Gurudev ki nyayin

38. Whoever recites this hymn 100 times Is released from bondage, and gains great happiness. Jo sat bar path kar koyi Chutehi bandhi maha sukh hoyi

39. Whoever recites these 40 verses to Hanuman Gains perfection, Shiva is the witness to this. Jo yah padhe Hanuman Chalisa Hoye siddhi sakhi Gaureesa 40. Tulsidas is ever God's faithful servant, O Lord, dwell in my heart. (Closing Invocation Tulasidas sada hari chera Keejai nakh Hrudaye maha dera

Son of the Wind(Lord Vayu), Remover of Difficulties, whose form is auspicious, Dwell in my heart, King of the Gods, along with Lord Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita. Pavantanay sankat haran, Mangal murti roop. Ram Lakhan Sita sahit, Hrudaya basahu sur bhoop. ======================================