Sacred Mantra · Lord Hanuman
Hanuman Chalisa
Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj... (40 verses by Tulsidas)
Syllables
800
Purpose
Protection
Best Time
Tuesday and Saturday are Hanuman's sacred days. Sunrise and sunset are most auspicious. Hanuman Jayanti
Repetitions
Minimum once per day
Origin: Composed by Goswami Tulsidas in Awadhi language, circa 16th century CE. Derived from Hanuman's exploits in Valmiki Ramayana and Ananda Ramayana
Benefits
- ◆Removes fear and brings courage in difficult situations
- ◆Protects against evil spirits and negative energies
- ◆Provides strength to overcome obstacles
- ◆Helps during Saturn's Sade Sati (Hanuman is beloved of Saturn who calls him Guru)
- ◆Removes Mangal (Mars) dosha effects
- ◆Brings devotion, discipline, and physical stamina
- ◆Protects travellers and those in dangerous professions
How to Chant
Best Time: Tuesday and Saturday are Hanuman's sacred days. Sunrise and sunset are most auspicious. Hanuman Jayanti (Chaitra Purnima) is the most powerful day
Repetitions: Minimum once per day; 7 or 11 continuous recitations is a standard sankalpa
- 1
Face east on Tuesday or Saturday, ideally at sunrise or sunset
- 2
Light a sesame oil lamp (especially on Saturdays) or a ghee lamp
- 3
Offer sindoor (vermillion), red flowers, and besan (chickpea) laddoos to Hanuman
- 4
Read or recite the 40 verses, starting with the Doha and ending with the Doha
- 5
For powerful effect, chant 7, 11, or 108 times continuously (a mala of Chalisa readings)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanuman Chalisa?
Hanuman Chalisa is a 40-verse devotional hymn to Lord Hanuman composed by 16th-century saint Tulsidas in the Awadhi language. 'Chalisa' means 40 in Hindi. It describes Hanuman's virtues, exploits from the Ramayana, and his power to grant boons and remove fear. It is one of the most widely recited texts in Hinduism.
Does Hanuman Chalisa help in Sade Sati?
Yes. Lord Hanuman is specially venerated by those experiencing Shani (Saturn) Sade Sati. According to popular devotional tradition, Saturn (Shani) himself has great reverence for Hanuman. Reciting the Hanuman Chalisa on Saturdays is widely believed to reduce Sade Sati's difficulties.
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