Good Ole Chalisa
Krishna Das
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