Hanuman Chalisa – Meaning of Each Verse
The Hanuman Chalisa is a powerful hymn written by Goswami Tulsidas in praise of Lord Hanuman , highlighting his strength, wisdom, devotion, and service to Lord Rama. Here is the meaning of each verse : ॥ दोहा ॥ ( Dohas - Introductory Verses) श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज , निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि। बरनऊं रघुबर बिमल जसु , जो दायकु फल चारि॥ Meaning: I cleanse the mirror of my heart with the dust of my Guru’s feet and sing the pure glories of Lord Rama, who grants the fourfold rewards of life (Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha). बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके , सुमिरौं पवन-कुमार। बल , बुद्धि , विद्या देहु मोहि , हरहु कलेश विकार॥ Meaning: Knowing that I am ignorant, I meditate on Hanuman, the son of the Wind God. Please grant me strength, wisdom, and knowledge, and remove my sorrows and impurities. ॥ चौपाई ॥ ( 40 Chaupais – Verses of Praise) जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुन सागर। जय कपीस तिहुँ लोक उजागर॥ Hail Hanuman, the ocean of wisdom and virtue! Hail the chief of the ...