Hanuman Chalisa lyrics in English with meaning explained (simplified for children)

Jai Hanuman Gyaan Guna Sagar, Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujaagar
 Praise be to you Hanumanji, you are an ocean of wisdom, the one who always acts sensibly, you are the leader of
 the monkeys and are celebrated across the entire universe (all three worlds)

Ramadoot Atulit Bal Dhamaa, Anjani Putra Pavansut Naamaa
 You are the divine messenger of Shree Rama and have superpower strength,
 you are also known as the son of Anjani and Pavan.

Mahabir Bikram Bajrangi, Kumati Nivaar Sumati Ke Sangi
 You are mighty, powerful and strong like lightning. You are sensible and wise,
 the remover of darkness and any bad thoughts

Kanchan Baran Biraaj Subesa, Kaanan Kundal Kunchita Kesaa
 You look handsome with your golden complexion and beautiful clothing, ear studs and curly hair

Haath Bajra Aur Dhwaja Biraajai, Kandhe Moonj Janeu Saajai
 In one hand you hold the thunderbolt mace and in the other a victory flag,
 you wear the sacred Janeu thread on your shoulder

Shankar Suvan Kesari Nandan, Tej Pratap Maha Jag Bandan
 Son of Kesari, you and Lord Shiva are one and the same, the whole world praises your powerful radiance

Vidyavaan Guni Ati Chatur, Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Aatur
 You are intelligent, full of goodness and very clever, you are always keen to serve Shree Rama

Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya, Ram Lakhan Sita Man Basiya
 You are fond of hearing the glories of Shree Rama and are so devoted to Him
 that He is in your heart with Mother Sita and Brother Lakshman.

Sukshma Roop Dhari Siyahin Dikhawa, Bikat Roop Dhari Lanka Jarawa
 You appeared before Mother Sita in a tiny form (so as not to scare her) and
 took a huge strong form when you set the city of Lanka on fire with your tail

Bhima Roop Dhari Asur Sanhaare, Ramchandra Ke Kaaj Savare
 In this mighty form you destroyed any demons and successfully completed all tasks given to you by Shree Rama

Laye Sajivan Lakhan Jiyaye, Shree Raghuvir Harashi Ur Laaye
 When brother Lakshman was unconscious and badly hurt you carried the mountain which had the special Sanjivini medicinal herb on it to revive him. Shree Rama was so filled with joy he gave you a huge hug.

Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badai, Tum Mama Priya Bharat Sam Bhai
 Shree Rama gave you the highest praise saying you were as dear to him as his brother Bharat

Sahas Badan Tumharo Jasa Gaavein, Asa Kahi Shripati Kanth Lagavein
 The King of the Nagas (serpents) sings your praises, Shree Rama hugged you with affection once again

Sanakadik Brahmadi Muneesa, Narad Sarad Sahit Ahisaa
 All devtas and sages will forever sing your praises
 (Sanaka, Brahma, Saraswati, Narad and saints and sages all sing your praises)

Jam Kuber Digpal Jahan Te, Kabi Kobid Kahi Sake Kahaan Te
 Yama (God of Death), Kuber (God of Wealth), the guards of the universe are competing to honour you the most.
 Then how can a small poet like me describe your glories properly

Tum Upakar Sugrivahi Keenha, Ram Milaye Rajpad Deenha
 You helped Sugriva by introducing him to Shree Ram, whose blessings allowed him to win back his kingdom and throne

Tumharo Mantra Vibhishan Maana, Lankeshwara Bhaye Sab Jag Jana
 After the death of Ravana you advised his brother Vibhishan to be crowned King of Lanka. This is known across the Universe.

Jug Sahastra Jo Jana Par Bhaanu, Leelyo Taahi Madhur Phal Jaanu
 As a child you flew to the sun, thousands of miles away and swallowed it up, thinking it was a sweet fruit

Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukha Maahee, Jaladhi Laanghi Gaye Acharaj Naaheen
 Carrying Shree Rama’s ring in your mouth, you easily leapt over the ocean to find Mother Sita

Durgam Kaaj Jagat Ke Jete, Sugam Anugraha Tumhre Tete
 With your grace even the most difficult tasks become easy

Ram Dware Tum Rakhavare, Hoat Na Aagya Binu Paisaare
 No one can reach Shree Ram’s heaven without your permission

Sab Sukh Lahai Tumhari Sarna, Tum Rakshak Kaahu Ko Darna
 With your grace and compassion all pleasures are gained, with your protection there is nothing to fear

Aapan Tej Samharo Aapai, Tinau Lok Haank Te Kapei
 You alone can have and control your powers, when you roar the entire universe (all three worlds) trembles

Bhoot Pisaach Nikat Nahi Aavai, Mahabir Jab Naam Sunavai
 No ghosts, evil spirits or monsters can come near those that repeat your great name

Naasai Rog Harai Sab Peera, Japat Nirantar Hanumat Beera
 By constant chanting of your name, people can recover from illnesses, all pain and suffering disappears

Sankat Te Hanuman Chhudavai, Man Krama Bachan Dhyaan Jo Laavai
 Those who remember Hanumanji in thought, word and action are always protected from any danger

Sab Par Raam Tapasvee Raja, Tinake Kaaj Sakal Tum Saaja
 You make all tasks easy for the devotees of Shree Rama

Aur Manorath Jo Koi Lavai, Soi Amit Jeevan Phal Pavai
 Whoever comes to you with their wishes, you help them if they have faith and are sincere

Chaaro Jug Partaap Tumhara, Hai Parsiddh Jagat Ujiyara
 Your magnificent glory is remembered in all four ages and you are famous across the Cosmos

Saadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhwaare, Asur Nikandan Ram Dulhare
 You are the protector of saints and sages, you are very dear to Shree Ram, He loves you with all his heart

Ashta Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Daata, As Bar Deen Janki Mata
 You are blessed by Mother Janaki (another name for Sita) to grant anyone with any of the eight yogic powers and nine super powers

Ram Rasayan Tumhare Pasa, Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa
 You are the example of devotion to Shree Rama, in every birth you will be Shree Rama’s most dedicated disciple

Tumhare Bhajan Ramako Pavai, Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisravai
 One can reach Shree Rama by chanting your name, removing lifetimes of suffering

Anta Kaal Raghubar Pur Jaayee, Jahan Janam Hari Bhakt Kahayee
 If at the time of death one remembers Shree Rama and enters his heaven then he is reborn
 in all future lives as his devotee

Aur Devata Chitt Na Dharayi, Hanumat Sei Sarva Sukh Karayi
 Even if only you are worshiped Hanumanji you can give the devotee eternal Happiness

Sankat Kate Mite Sab Peera, Jo Sumirai Hanumat Balbeera
 All trouble will disappear for the one that devotedly remembers you (Hanumanji)

Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosaai, Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Nyahin
 Glory to you oh Hanumanji! Please be compassionate and forgiving with me, like a Guru would to his devotee

Jo Sat Baar Paath Kar Koi, Chutehi Bandi Maha Sukh Hoyi
 One who recites this prayer 100 times with full faith will enjoy the highest bliss and become free from the cycle of rebirth

Jo Yah Padhe Hanuman Chalisa, Hoye Siddhi Saakhi Gaurisa
 He who recites the Hanuman Chalisa (these forty verses) regularly with devotion,
 as witnessed by Lord Shiva will overcome all difficulty

Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera, Kije Naath Hridaya Mahn Dera
 Tulsidas who wrote these verses is an eternal devotee of Hari (Vishnu), O Lord please reside in my heart forever