Hanuman
Unique Attributes : Strength, divinity, wittiness and immortality
Parents : Anjana and Kesari
Other Names : Bajrangbali, Anjaniputra, Marutinandan, Pawanputra, Anjaneya.
Primary Scriptures : Ramayana, Shiva Mahapurana
Mula Mantra : Om Sri Hanumate Namah
Lord Hanuman is renowned for his utmost devotion to Lord Rama and Mother Sita. Hanuman is believed to be an avatar of Lord Shiva born to Anjana and Kesari a strong vanara (monkey) in the Treta Yuga. An elaborate mention of Hanuman is made in the 'Sundar Kanda' of Ramayana; here a narration of the events of Hanuman meeting Lord Rama and Laxman and subsequently helping them in the Great War fought with Ravana is made. Hanuman took birth in the form of a vanara and is showed holding a gada (mace), a reflection of his immense strength. Lord Hanuman is paid obeisance to in almost all the parts of India and beyond.
Hanuman is believed to be the epitome of devotion, sacrifice, brotherhood and valor. He is known to have taken the vow of celibacy (bhramacharya) and spend his immortal life in the service of man kind. In the Epic Ramayana the Lord is shown as addressing the women either as mother or sister. Lord Hanuman's devotion to Lord Rama is such that in every temple in India the image of the latter is accompanied by the image of Bajrangbali. There are several shrines devoted to this great god across India and beyond. Some of the famous shrines are the Mehndipur Balaji in Rajasthan, Jhaku temple in Simla, Hanuman temple at Delhi, Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple in Varanasi and many more.
An interesting legend is recorded in the Ramayana which is an evidence of his sincere love and veneration to Lord Rama. After the Great War to rescue Goddess Sita from Ravana, Hanuman is given an extremely precious necklace by Mother Sita. Hanuman on closely examining the necklace does not find the image of his Lord Rama and Mother Sita in it due to which he breaks the necklace. Many people in the court rebuke him for that and mockingly question him that does he have an image of the Lord in his own body. On this Lord Hanuman tears his chest and here shined the image of Lord Rama and Mother Sita. It is believed that on seeing this Lord Rama gives Hanuman the blessing of immortality. In the chaitra month, "Hanuman Jayanti" is celebrated with great gusto as the birthday of Lord Hanuman by his followers.
Parents : Anjana and Kesari
Other Names : Bajrangbali, Anjaniputra, Marutinandan, Pawanputra, Anjaneya.
Primary Scriptures : Ramayana, Shiva Mahapurana
Mula Mantra : Om Sri Hanumate Namah
Lord Hanuman is renowned for his utmost devotion to Lord Rama and Mother Sita. Hanuman is believed to be an avatar of Lord Shiva born to Anjana and Kesari a strong vanara (monkey) in the Treta Yuga. An elaborate mention of Hanuman is made in the 'Sundar Kanda' of Ramayana; here a narration of the events of Hanuman meeting Lord Rama and Laxman and subsequently helping them in the Great War fought with Ravana is made. Hanuman took birth in the form of a vanara and is showed holding a gada (mace), a reflection of his immense strength. Lord Hanuman is paid obeisance to in almost all the parts of India and beyond.
Hanuman is believed to be the epitome of devotion, sacrifice, brotherhood and valor. He is known to have taken the vow of celibacy (bhramacharya) and spend his immortal life in the service of man kind. In the Epic Ramayana the Lord is shown as addressing the women either as mother or sister. Lord Hanuman's devotion to Lord Rama is such that in every temple in India the image of the latter is accompanied by the image of Bajrangbali. There are several shrines devoted to this great god across India and beyond. Some of the famous shrines are the Mehndipur Balaji in Rajasthan, Jhaku temple in Simla, Hanuman temple at Delhi, Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple in Varanasi and many more.
An interesting legend is recorded in the Ramayana which is an evidence of his sincere love and veneration to Lord Rama. After the Great War to rescue Goddess Sita from Ravana, Hanuman is given an extremely precious necklace by Mother Sita. Hanuman on closely examining the necklace does not find the image of his Lord Rama and Mother Sita in it due to which he breaks the necklace. Many people in the court rebuke him for that and mockingly question him that does he have an image of the Lord in his own body. On this Lord Hanuman tears his chest and here shined the image of Lord Rama and Mother Sita. It is believed that on seeing this Lord Rama gives Hanuman the blessing of immortality. In the chaitra month, "Hanuman Jayanti" is celebrated with great gusto as the birthday of Lord Hanuman by his followers.
Hanuman Chalisa
Written by Tulsidas "Hanuman Chalisa" is the most popular of prayers of Bajrangbali. The forty verses of Hanuman Chalisa are known as Chaupai and are a biographical narration of Hanuman ji's life. The Hanuman Chalisa is in fact essence of the Sundara Kanda of Ramayana. Many people recite the Hanuman Chalisa in times of trouble or when feeling scared to ward off any evil spirit. The doha at the beginning of Hanuman Chalisa is a direct prayer to the Lord admitting to him that being fully aware of my deficient intelligence, I concentrate fully on you my lord humbly asking you to grant me strength, intelligence, true knowledge to relieve me of all faults causing pain. In the Hanuman Chalisa Lord Hanuman is praised for his strength and being a repository of knowledge. He is hailed as the protector of saints and sages and destructor of demons; the true devotee of Lord Rama and an epitome of Sacrifice and loyalty. Tulsidas has said that who so ever would recite the Hanuman Chalisa one hundred times will be instantly gratified and be rid of all pains and suffering.
Il Doha ll
Shri Guru Charana Saroj Raja, Nija Mana Mukura Sudhar l
Baranau Raghubara Bimala Jasu, Jo Dayaku Phala Chaar ll
Buddhi Heena Tanu jaanike ,Sumeero Pawana Kumaar l
Bala Buddhi Vidhya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesa Vikaar ll
ll Chaupai ll
Jai Hanuman Gyana Gunasagara, Jai Kapeesa Tihu Loka Ujaagara
Rama Doota Atulita Baladhaama, Anjanee Putra Pawanasuta Naama
Mahabir Bikram Bajarangee, Kumatee Nivaara Sumatee Ke Sangee
Kanchana Barana Biraaja Subesha ,Kanana Kundala Kunchita Kesha
Haatha Vajra Aur Dhwajaa Birajay, Kaandhe Moonj Janeun Saaje
Shankara Suvana Kesaree Nandana,Teja Pratapa Maha Jaga Vandana
Vidya Vaana Gunee Aati Chatur, Ramakaja Kareebe Ko Aatur
Prabhu Charitra Suneebe Ko Rasiya,Rama Lakhana Seeta Mana Basiya
Suukshmaroopadhari Siyahi Dikhava,Vikataroopadhari Lanka Jarawaa
Bhima Roopa Dharee Asura Sanhaare, Ramachandra Ke Kaaja Sanwaare
Laaye Sanjeevan Lakhana Jiyaye, Shri Raghubeera Harasheeura Laaye
Raghupatee Keenhi Bahuta Badaayii,Tum Mam Priya Bharata Sama Bhayee
Sahas Badan Tumharo Jas Gave, Asa Kahe Shreepathee Kantha Lagaave
Sanaka Dik Brahma Dee Muneesa, Narada Sharada Sahita Aheesa
Yama Kubera Digapaala Jahan The, Kavi Kovida Kahee Sakay Kahan The
Tum Upakaara Sugreevaheen Keenha, Rama Milaaya Rajapada Deenha
Tumharo Mantra Vibheeshana Maanaa,Lankeshwara Bhaye Saba Jaga Jaanaa
Juga Sahastra Yojana Par Bhanu ,Leelyo Taahi Madhura Phala Jaanu
Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukha Mayee, Jaladhi Laanghee Gaye Acharaj Nahee
Durgama Kaaja Jagatke Jethe, Sugama Anugraha Tumhare Tete
Rama Duaare Tuma Rakhawaale, Hota Na Aagyan Bina Paysaare
Sab Sukh Lahai Tumhari Sarana, Tum Rakshak Kahoo Ko Darna
Aapan Tej Samhaarao Aape, Teeno Lok Haankate Kaapein
Bhoota Pishaacha Nikata Nahee Aawe, Mahabeera Jaba Naama Sunaavay
Naashai Roga Hare Sab Peera, Japata Nirantara Hanumatha Beera
Sankat Se Hanuman Chodave, Man Krama Bachana Dhyan Jo Laave
Sab Para Raama Tapasvi Raja, Tinake Kaaja Sakal Tum Saaja
Aur Manoratha Jo Koyee Laave, Soyee Amitha Jeevan Phala Paave
Charahu Yuga Parataapa Tumhara, Hai Parasiddha Jagata Ujiyaara
Sadhoo Sant Ke Tuma Rakhwaale, Asura Nikandana Raama Dulare
Ashta Siddhi Nava Nidhi Ke Daataa, Asabara Deena Jaankee Maataa
Rama Rasayan Tumhare Paasaa, Sadha Raho Raghupathee Ke Daasaa
Tumhare Bhajan Ram Ko Paave, Janma Janma Ke Dukha Bisaraave
Antha Kaal Raghupatee Pura Jaayee,Jahaa Janma Hari Bhakta Kahayee
Aur Devatha Chit Na Dharayee, Hanumatha Seyi Sarva Sukha Karayee
Sankata Kate Mite Sab Peera , Jo Sumeere Hanumatha Bala Beera
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosai, Kripa Karahu Gurudeva Kee Naayee
Yah Shata Baar Paatha Kara Joyee, Chutahee Bandhee Maha Sukha Hoyi
Jo Yaha Pade Hanuman Chaleesa, Hoye Siddhi Saakhee Goureesa
Tulasidasa Sada Hari Chera, Keejay Naatha Hridaya Maha Dera
ll Doha ll
Pawana Tanaya Sankat Harana, Mangala Muratee Rupa l
Rama Lakhana Seeta Sahita, Hridaya Basahu Sura Bhoop ll
Il Doha ll
Shri Guru Charana Saroj Raja, Nija Mana Mukura Sudhar l
Baranau Raghubara Bimala Jasu, Jo Dayaku Phala Chaar ll
Buddhi Heena Tanu jaanike ,Sumeero Pawana Kumaar l
Bala Buddhi Vidhya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesa Vikaar ll
ll Chaupai ll
Jai Hanuman Gyana Gunasagara, Jai Kapeesa Tihu Loka Ujaagara
Rama Doota Atulita Baladhaama, Anjanee Putra Pawanasuta Naama
Mahabir Bikram Bajarangee, Kumatee Nivaara Sumatee Ke Sangee
Kanchana Barana Biraaja Subesha ,Kanana Kundala Kunchita Kesha
Haatha Vajra Aur Dhwajaa Birajay, Kaandhe Moonj Janeun Saaje
Shankara Suvana Kesaree Nandana,Teja Pratapa Maha Jaga Vandana
Vidya Vaana Gunee Aati Chatur, Ramakaja Kareebe Ko Aatur
Prabhu Charitra Suneebe Ko Rasiya,Rama Lakhana Seeta Mana Basiya
Suukshmaroopadhari Siyahi Dikhava,Vikataroopadhari Lanka Jarawaa
Bhima Roopa Dharee Asura Sanhaare, Ramachandra Ke Kaaja Sanwaare
Laaye Sanjeevan Lakhana Jiyaye, Shri Raghubeera Harasheeura Laaye
Raghupatee Keenhi Bahuta Badaayii,Tum Mam Priya Bharata Sama Bhayee
Sahas Badan Tumharo Jas Gave, Asa Kahe Shreepathee Kantha Lagaave
Sanaka Dik Brahma Dee Muneesa, Narada Sharada Sahita Aheesa
Yama Kubera Digapaala Jahan The, Kavi Kovida Kahee Sakay Kahan The
Tum Upakaara Sugreevaheen Keenha, Rama Milaaya Rajapada Deenha
Tumharo Mantra Vibheeshana Maanaa,Lankeshwara Bhaye Saba Jaga Jaanaa
Juga Sahastra Yojana Par Bhanu ,Leelyo Taahi Madhura Phala Jaanu
Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukha Mayee, Jaladhi Laanghee Gaye Acharaj Nahee
Durgama Kaaja Jagatke Jethe, Sugama Anugraha Tumhare Tete
Rama Duaare Tuma Rakhawaale, Hota Na Aagyan Bina Paysaare
Sab Sukh Lahai Tumhari Sarana, Tum Rakshak Kahoo Ko Darna
Aapan Tej Samhaarao Aape, Teeno Lok Haankate Kaapein
Bhoota Pishaacha Nikata Nahee Aawe, Mahabeera Jaba Naama Sunaavay
Naashai Roga Hare Sab Peera, Japata Nirantara Hanumatha Beera
Sankat Se Hanuman Chodave, Man Krama Bachana Dhyan Jo Laave
Sab Para Raama Tapasvi Raja, Tinake Kaaja Sakal Tum Saaja
Aur Manoratha Jo Koyee Laave, Soyee Amitha Jeevan Phala Paave
Charahu Yuga Parataapa Tumhara, Hai Parasiddha Jagata Ujiyaara
Sadhoo Sant Ke Tuma Rakhwaale, Asura Nikandana Raama Dulare
Ashta Siddhi Nava Nidhi Ke Daataa, Asabara Deena Jaankee Maataa
Rama Rasayan Tumhare Paasaa, Sadha Raho Raghupathee Ke Daasaa
Tumhare Bhajan Ram Ko Paave, Janma Janma Ke Dukha Bisaraave
Antha Kaal Raghupatee Pura Jaayee,Jahaa Janma Hari Bhakta Kahayee
Aur Devatha Chit Na Dharayee, Hanumatha Seyi Sarva Sukha Karayee
Sankata Kate Mite Sab Peera , Jo Sumeere Hanumatha Bala Beera
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosai, Kripa Karahu Gurudeva Kee Naayee
Yah Shata Baar Paatha Kara Joyee, Chutahee Bandhee Maha Sukha Hoyi
Jo Yaha Pade Hanuman Chaleesa, Hoye Siddhi Saakhee Goureesa
Tulasidasa Sada Hari Chera, Keejay Naatha Hridaya Maha Dera
ll Doha ll
Pawana Tanaya Sankat Harana, Mangala Muratee Rupa l
Rama Lakhana Seeta Sahita, Hridaya Basahu Sura Bhoop ll
Vishnu Chalisa
The Vaishnavites orthe followers of Sri Hari Vishnu believe the reciting the Vishnu Chalisa is the simplest means of invoking the lord. The Sri Vishnu Chalisa is composed in Sanskrit and essentially sings the praises of the "Paalanhaar" (sustainer & preserver) Sri Vishnu. In the Vishnu Chalisa he is hailed as the God of the Universe - the Supreme Being. The Lord is addressed as Sri Krishna, so far his last incarnation as a mortal on earth. He is called the lovable child of Devaki and Vasudev, as beautiful as the stunning lotus flower the one who fulfills all wishes of his devotees. In the Vishnu Chalisa a devotee also praises the physical form of Sri Hari Vishnu, his four arms adorned with lotus, a mace, a conch and a discus. Sung in innumerable tunes, Sri Vishnu Chalisa will undoubtedly take a devotee to a higher pedestal of spirituality.
II Jai jai jai shri jagat pati, jagatadhar anant
Vishveshvar akhilesh aj, sarveshvar bhagvant II
Jai jai dhranidhar shruti sagar
Jayati gadadhar sadgun aagar
Shri vaasudev devaki nandan
Vaasudev, nasan-bhav-phandan
Namo-namo sacharachar-svaami
Paranbrahma prabhu namo namo namami
Namo-namo tribhuvan pati ish
Kamalaa pati keshav yogish
Garudadhvaj aj, bhav bhai hari
Murlidhar hari madan muraari
Narayan shripati purushottam
Padmanabhi narhari sarvottam
Jai maadhav mukuud,
Vanmali khal dal mardan, daman-kuchali
Jai aganit indniya sarangdhar
Vishva rupa vaman anand kar
Jai jai lokadhyaksh-dhananijai
Sahastragya Jagannath jayati jai
Jai madhusudan anupam anan
Jayati vaayu-vahan vajra kanan
Jai govind janaardan deva
Shubh phal lahat gahat tav seva
Shyam saroruh sam tan sohat
Darsha karat, sur nar muni mohat
Bhai vishaal mukut shir sajat
Ur vaijanti mal virajat
Tirchhi bhrikuti chap janu dhare
Tin-tar nain kamal arunaare
Nasha chibuk kapol manohar
Mridu muskaan kunj adharan par
Janu mani pankti dashan man bhavan
Basan pit tan param suhaavan
Rupa chaturbhuj bhushit bhushan
Varad hast, mochan bhav dushan
Kanjarun sam kartal sundar
Sukh samuh gun madhur samundar
Kar mahan lasit shankh ati pyara
Subhag shabda jai dene hara
Ravi sam chakra dvitiya kar dhaare
Khal dal danav sainya sanhare
Tritiya hast mahan gada prakaashan
Sadaa tap-traya-pap vinashan
Padma chaturth hath mahah dhare
Chari padarath dene hare
Vaahan garud manogativana
Tihun tyagat, jan hit bhagvana
Pahunchi tahan pat rakhat svami
Ko hari sam bhaktan anugami
Dhani-dhani mahima again ananta
Dhanya bhaktavatsal bhagvanta
Jab-jab surahin asur dukhdinha
Taba tab prakati, kasht hari linha
Sab sur-muni brahmadi maheshu
Sahi na sakyo ati kathin kaleshu
Tab tahan dhari bahu rup nirantar
Mardyo-dal danvahi bhayahkar
Shaiyya shesh, sindhu bich sajit
Sang Lakshmi sada-virajit
Puran shakti dhanya-dhan-khani
Anand bhakti bharani sukh dani
Jasu virad nigamagam gaavat
Sharad shesh par nahin pavat
Rama radhika siya sukh dhama
Sohi vishnu krishna aru rama
Aganit rup anup apara
Nirgun sagun svarup tumhara
Naahin kachhu bhed ved as bhashat
Bhaktan se nahin antar rakhat
Shri prayaag-durvasa-dhama
Sundardas tivari grama
Jag hit lagi tumahin jagdisha
Nij-mati rachyo vishnu-chalisa
Jo chit dai nit padhat padhavat
Puran bhakti shakti sarsavat
Ati sukh vasat, ruj rin nasat
Vaibhav vikashat, sumati prakashat
Avat sukh, gavat shruti sharad
Bhashat vyas-bachan nishi narad
Milat subhag phal shok nasavat
Ant sainaya jan han pad pavat
IIDohaII
Prem sahit gahi dhyaan mahan, hridai bich jagdish,
Arpit shaaligram kahan, kari tulasi nit shish
Kshan bhangur tanu jani, kari ahankar parihar
Sar rup ishvar lakhai, taji asar sansaar,
Satya shodh kari ur gahai, ek brahma onkaar,
Atma bodh hovai tabai, milai mukti ke dvar
Shanti aur sadbhav kahan, jab ur phulahin phul,
Chalisa phal lahahin jan, rahahi ish anukul
Ek path jan nit karai, Vishnu dev chalis,
Char padarath navahun nidhi, deyan dwarikadhis.
Jai sri vishnu !
II Jai jai jai shri jagat pati, jagatadhar anant
Vishveshvar akhilesh aj, sarveshvar bhagvant II
Jai jai dhranidhar shruti sagar
Jayati gadadhar sadgun aagar
Shri vaasudev devaki nandan
Vaasudev, nasan-bhav-phandan
Namo-namo sacharachar-svaami
Paranbrahma prabhu namo namo namami
Namo-namo tribhuvan pati ish
Kamalaa pati keshav yogish
Garudadhvaj aj, bhav bhai hari
Murlidhar hari madan muraari
Narayan shripati purushottam
Padmanabhi narhari sarvottam
Jai maadhav mukuud,
Vanmali khal dal mardan, daman-kuchali
Jai aganit indniya sarangdhar
Vishva rupa vaman anand kar
Jai jai lokadhyaksh-dhananijai
Sahastragya Jagannath jayati jai
Jai madhusudan anupam anan
Jayati vaayu-vahan vajra kanan
Jai govind janaardan deva
Shubh phal lahat gahat tav seva
Shyam saroruh sam tan sohat
Darsha karat, sur nar muni mohat
Bhai vishaal mukut shir sajat
Ur vaijanti mal virajat
Tirchhi bhrikuti chap janu dhare
Tin-tar nain kamal arunaare
Nasha chibuk kapol manohar
Mridu muskaan kunj adharan par
Janu mani pankti dashan man bhavan
Basan pit tan param suhaavan
Rupa chaturbhuj bhushit bhushan
Varad hast, mochan bhav dushan
Kanjarun sam kartal sundar
Sukh samuh gun madhur samundar
Kar mahan lasit shankh ati pyara
Subhag shabda jai dene hara
Ravi sam chakra dvitiya kar dhaare
Khal dal danav sainya sanhare
Tritiya hast mahan gada prakaashan
Sadaa tap-traya-pap vinashan
Padma chaturth hath mahah dhare
Chari padarath dene hare
Vaahan garud manogativana
Tihun tyagat, jan hit bhagvana
Pahunchi tahan pat rakhat svami
Ko hari sam bhaktan anugami
Dhani-dhani mahima again ananta
Dhanya bhaktavatsal bhagvanta
Jab-jab surahin asur dukhdinha
Taba tab prakati, kasht hari linha
Sab sur-muni brahmadi maheshu
Sahi na sakyo ati kathin kaleshu
Tab tahan dhari bahu rup nirantar
Mardyo-dal danvahi bhayahkar
Shaiyya shesh, sindhu bich sajit
Sang Lakshmi sada-virajit
Puran shakti dhanya-dhan-khani
Anand bhakti bharani sukh dani
Jasu virad nigamagam gaavat
Sharad shesh par nahin pavat
Rama radhika siya sukh dhama
Sohi vishnu krishna aru rama
Aganit rup anup apara
Nirgun sagun svarup tumhara
Naahin kachhu bhed ved as bhashat
Bhaktan se nahin antar rakhat
Shri prayaag-durvasa-dhama
Sundardas tivari grama
Jag hit lagi tumahin jagdisha
Nij-mati rachyo vishnu-chalisa
Jo chit dai nit padhat padhavat
Puran bhakti shakti sarsavat
Ati sukh vasat, ruj rin nasat
Vaibhav vikashat, sumati prakashat
Avat sukh, gavat shruti sharad
Bhashat vyas-bachan nishi narad
Milat subhag phal shok nasavat
Ant sainaya jan han pad pavat
IIDohaII
Prem sahit gahi dhyaan mahan, hridai bich jagdish,
Arpit shaaligram kahan, kari tulasi nit shish
Kshan bhangur tanu jani, kari ahankar parihar
Sar rup ishvar lakhai, taji asar sansaar,
Satya shodh kari ur gahai, ek brahma onkaar,
Atma bodh hovai tabai, milai mukti ke dvar
Shanti aur sadbhav kahan, jab ur phulahin phul,
Chalisa phal lahahin jan, rahahi ish anukul
Ek path jan nit karai, Vishnu dev chalis,
Char padarath navahun nidhi, deyan dwarikadhis.
Jai sri vishnu !
