Lord Hanuman is known as Sankat Mochan – one who dispels the difficulties and problems of the devotees.
Hanuman Chalisa was written by Saint Goswami Tulsidas. It is the most popular composition of Saint Goswami Tulsidas who also authored Ramcharitmanas .
The Chalisa has 40 poetic verses, hence the name ‘Chalisa.’
It is believed that Saint Tulsidas composed Hanuman Chalisa when he was in jail [Akbar had imprisoned him]. He sang praises of Lord Hanuman and a throng of monkeys invaded the city and Tulsidas maharaj was released.
So, by chanting Hanuman Chalisa, one can easily earn the golden blessings of Lord Hanuman.
Reciting Hanuman Chalisa gives enormous benefits :
- For removal of bad karma- first opening verse
- Wisdom and strength – second opening verse
- Attainment of divine knowledge – 1st verse
- Removal of bad company and habits – 3rd verse
- Cultivation of devotion – verses 7 and 8
- Protection from poisons and snake bites – 11th verse
- Removes misunderstanding between sons and daughters – 12th verse
- To gain fame – 13th – 15th verse
- Recovery of lost status, promotion in jobs- 16th -17th verse
- Remove obstacles; accomplish difficult tasks – 20th verse
- Protection from adverse planetary influences – 22nd verse
- Protection from black magic and evil spirits – 24th verse
- To achieve good health -25th verse
- Liberation from crisis – 26th verse
- Fulfillment of desires – 27th – 28th verses
- Victory over enemies – 30th verse
- Occult powers and wealth – 31st verse
- To follow ethics and have a fulfilling life – 32nd -35th verses,
- For mental peace – 36th verse
- For grace of Lord Hanuman – 37th verse to 40th verse
Benefits of Reading Hanuman Chalisa
1. To gain wisdom and strength
High pitched recital of Hanuman Chalisa creates so much positive energy around you that you feel extremely lively throughout the day. It kills laziness and procrastination and makes one more efficient. It also cures small lifestyle ailments such as headache, sleeplessness, anxiety, depression etc.
2. To gain divine spiritual knowledge
The devotee who chants Hanuman Chalisa is blessed with divine spiritual knowledge. It is believed that all those who are treading on the path of spirituality get immense help from Lord Hanuman as he shows them the right way and helps them tame their minds so that materialism could be kept at bay.
3. To reduce the effects of Saturn
As per the legends, the lord of Saturn, Shani Dev, is frightened of Lord Hanuman. Therefore, reciting Hanuman Chalisa helps reduce the effects of Sade Sati. So those who are suffering due to the placement of Saturn in their Kundli, should chant the Hanuman Chalisa specially on Saturdays for peace and
4. To pray for forgiveness
We all commit sins intentionally and unintentionally. Rather as per the principles of Hinduism, we are stuck in the cycle of birth and death only because of our sins. Reciting the opening verses of the Hanuman Chalisa helps one get rid of the bad deeds done in the previous and present birth.
5. To ward off negative energies
One the verses from Hanuman Chalisa reads as “Bhoot Pichash Nikat nahi aaven, mahavir jab naam sunave” which can be translated to – no evil spirit can affect a person who takes the name of Lord Hanuman and recites Hanuman Chalisa at the top of their voice. It removes all sort of negativity from the mind and soul of the family members and brings peace and harmony within the family.
6. To fulfill all our wishes
The benefits of chanting or listening to Hanuman Chalisa are infinite and incredible. It is believed that if a devotee recites these 40 verses with pure devotion and focus, he or she gets rewarded and all the wishes come true. Regular recitation of the Chalisa bestows you with the Lord’s blessings and grace you with glorious powers.
7. To de-stress
Reading the Hanuman Chalisa, first thing in the morning, will ensure that your day goes well. It helps you feel relaxed and completely in control of our life. Reading the Hanuman Chalisa can fill a person with divine bliss.
8. To destroy hindrances
Just like Lord Ganesha, Hanuman also has the reputation of removing all our obstacles. If one recites Hanuman Chalisa with complete devotion, he or she invites the divine protection of Lord Hanuman who ensures that the devotee faces no complication in life.
9. To have a safe journey
Have you seen miniatures of Lord Hanumana either dangling from the rearview mirror of the car or just sitting on the dashboard? What makes him a popular choice for a car? It is widely believed that Lord Hanuman can prevent accidents and ensure success of the trip.
10. To deflect evil spirits
Lord Hanuman is considered as a deity who helps get rid of evils and spirits that can be dangerous. It is believed that if you are troubled with nightmares you should place Hanumna Chalisa under your pillow to sleep peacefully. It helps you get rid of daunting thoughts.
11. To reform a person
Reciting Hanuman Chalisa helps in reforming people who have fallen into bad company or have become slaves an objectionable habit. The energy that generate from the Chalisa fills the heart of the devotee with positivity and strength.
12. To promote unity
Daily recitation of Hanuman Chalisa with dedication and devotion eliminate all sorts of disagreements and arguments in a family and promotes unanimity, contentment, happiness and peace in life. It removes negativity and brings harmony in relationships.
Apart from this, here are the other benefits of chanting Hanuman Chalisa
- It has a purifying effect on both body and mind and is spiritually uplifting.
- It saves one from all dangers in life and helps gain spiritual wisdom and confidence in life.
- It is believed that while going for job interviews if one reads this Chalisa then one can expect favorable results.
- To get liberation from legal entanglements, litigation, imprisonment, one should recite the Chalisa for 100 times a day to secure favorable results.