श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज, निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि।
बरनउं रघुबर बिमल जसु, जो दायकु फल चारि।।
Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nij Man Mukur Sudhari,
Barnau Raghuvar Bimal Jasu, Jo Dayaku Phal Chari.
By purifying the mirror of my mind with the dust of my Guru’s lotus feet, I narrate the pure glory of Lord Rama, the bestower of the four attainments of life.
बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके, सुमिरौं पवन-कुमार।
बल बुद्धि विद्या देहु मोहिं, हरहु कलेस बिकार।।
Buddhiheen Tanu Jaanike, Sumiron Pawan-Kumar,
Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesh Vikar.
Knowing that I am ignorant, I meditate on the son of the wind, Hanuman. Grant me strength, wisdom, and knowledge, and remove my afflictions and impurities.
जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुण सागर।
जय कपीस तिहुँ लोक उजागर।।
Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar,
Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujagar.
Victory to Hanuman, the ocean of wisdom and virtue. Victory to the lord of monkeys, who is famous in all three worlds.
रामदूत अतुलित बलधामा।
अंजनि पुत्र पवनसुत नामा।।
Ramdoot Atulit Bal Dhama,
Anjani Putra Pavan Sut Nama.
You are the messenger of Lord Rama, the abode of immense strength, and known as the son of Anjani and the wind god.
महाबीर बिक्रम बजरंगी।
कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी।।
Mahaveer Bikram Bajrangi,
Kumati Nivar Sumati Ke Sangi.
You are the mighty, valiant Hanuman with a body like thunderbolt. You dispel evil thoughts and are a companion of good sense and wisdom.
कंचन बरन बिराज सुबेसा।
कानन कुंडल कुंचित केसा।।
Kanchan Baran Biraj Subesa,
Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa.
Your body is golden-hued, and you wear fine clothes. Your ears are adorned with earrings, and your hair is curly.
हाथ वज्र और ध्वजा बिराजै।
काँधे मूँज जनेऊ साजै।।
Haath Vajra Aur Dhwaja Birajai,
Kandhe Moonj Janeu Sajai.
In your hands, you carry a thunderbolt and a flag, and you wear the sacred thread made of Munja grass on your shoulder.
शंकर सुवन केसरी नंदन।
तेज प्रताप महा जग बंदन।।
Shankar Suvan Kesari Nandan,
Tej Pratap Maha Jag Bandan.
You are the incarnation of Lord Shiva and the son of Kesari. The entire world reveres your brilliance and strength.
विद्यावान गुनी अति चातुर।
राम काज करिबे को आतुर।।
Vidya Vaan Guni Ati Chatur,
Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Aatur.
You are full of knowledge, virtuous and extremely clever, always eager to perform tasks for Lord Rama.
प्रभु चरित्र सुनिबे को रसिया।
राम लखन सीता मन बसिया।।
Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya,
Ram Lakhan Sita Man Basiya.
You delight in listening to the divine stories of Lord Rama and are ever present in the minds of Rama, Lakshman, and Sita.
सूक्ष्म रूप धरि सियहिं दिखावा।
बिकट रूप धरि लंक जरावा।।
Sookshma Roop Dhari Siyahi Dikhava,
Bikat Roop Dhari Lanka Jarava.
You assumed a tiny form to meet Sita, and then, assuming a fearsome form, you burned the city of Lanka.
भीम रूप धरि असुर सँहारे।
रामचंद्र के काज सँवारे।।
Bheem Roop Dhari Asur Sanhare,
Ramchandra Ke Kaaj Savare.
In a mighty form, you annihilated the demons and fulfilled the tasks of Lord Rama.
लाय सजीवन लखन जियाए।
श्रीरघुबीर हरषि उर लाए।।
Laye Sajeevan Lakhan Jiyaye,
Shri Raghuveer Harashi Ur Laye.
You brought the life-giving herb and revived Lakshman, and Lord Rama embraced you with joy.
रघुपति कीन्ही बहुत बड़ाई।
तुम मम प्रिय भरतहि सम भाई।।
Raghupati Keenhi Bahut Badai,
Tum Mam Priya Bharat-Hi Sam Bhai.
Lord Rama praised you greatly and declared that you are as dear to him as his brother Bharata.
सहस बदन तुम्हरो जस गावैं।
अस कहि श्रीपति कंठ लगावैं।।
Sahas Badan Tumharo Jas Gaave,
As Kahi Shripati Kanth Lagave.
Lord Rama said that even a thousand mouths would fail to describe your glory, and then he embraced you close to his heart.
सनकादिक ब्रह्मादि मुनीसा।
नारद सारद सहित अहीसा।।
Sankadik Brahmadi Muneesa,
Narad Sarad Sahit Aheesa.
The sages Sanaka and others, Lord Brahma, the great seers, Narada, Saraswati, and Sheshnag all sing your glories.
जम कुबेर दिगपाल जहाँ ते।
कवि कोविद कहि सके कहाँ ते।।
Yam Kuber Digpal Jahan Te,
Kavi Kovid Kahi Sake Kahan Te.
Even Yama (the god of death), Kubera (the god of wealth), and the guardians of the four directions cannot express your greatness. How can mere poets and scholars possibly describe your glory?
तुम उपकार सुग्रीवहि कीन्हा।
राम मिलाय राजपद दीन्हा।।
Tum Upkar Sugreevahi Keenha,
Ram Milaye Rajpad Deenha.
You helped Sugriva by introducing him to Lord Rama, thus restoring his kingdom and giving him the honor of kingship.
तुम्हरो मंत्र विभीषण माना।
लंकेस्वर भए सब जग जाना।।
Tumharo Mantra Vibheeshan Mana,
Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jana.
Vibhishana accepted your counsel, and as a result, the whole world knows that he became the king of Lanka.
जुग सहस्त्र जोजन पर भानू।
लील्यो ताहि मधुर फल जानू।।
Jug Sahastra Yojan Par Bhanu,
Leelyo Taahi Madhur Phal Janu.
You leaped across the sky to swallow the sun, mistaking it for a sweet fruit, even though it was thousands of yojanas away.
प्रभु मुद्रिका मेलि मुख माहीं।
जलधि लांघि गये अचरज नाहीं।।
Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukh Maheen,
Jaladhi Langhi Gaye Acharaj Naheen.
With Lord Rama’s ring in your mouth, you crossed the ocean. Such a feat is no surprise for someone of your immense strength.
दुर्गम काज जगत के जेते।
सुगम अनुग्रह तुम्हरे तेते।।
Durgam Kaaj Jagat Ke Jete,
Sugam Anugrah Tumhare Tete.
All the difficult tasks of the world become easy with your grace.
राम दुआरे तुम रखवारे।
होत न आज्ञा बिनु पैसारे।।
Ram Duware Tum Rakhware,
Hot Na Aagya Binu Paisare.
You are the guardian of Lord Rama’s door; no one can enter without your permission.
सब सुख लहे तुम्हारी सरना।
तुम रक्षक काहू को डरना।।
Sab Sukh Lahe Tumhari Sharana,
Tum Rakhshak Kahu Ko Darna.
Whoever seeks refuge in you enjoys all happiness and comfort. Under your protection, there is nothing to fear.
आपन तेज सम्हारो आपै।
तीनों लोक हाँक ते काँपै।।
Aapan Tej Samharo Aape,
Teeno Lok Haank Te Kanpe.
You alone control your great power, and when you roar, the three worlds tremble in fear.
भूत पिशाच निकट नहिं आवै।
महावीर जब नाम सुनावै।।
Bhoot Pisaach Nikat Nahin Aavai,
Mahaveer Jab Naam Sunave.
Evil spirits and ghosts do not come near when they hear the mighty name of Mahaveer (Hanuman).
नासै रोग हरै सब पीरा।
जपत निरंतर हनुमत बीरा।।
Naasai Rog Harai Sab Peera,
Japat Nirantar Hanumat Veera.
All diseases are destroyed, and all pains are removed by constant repetition of Hanuman’s powerful name.
संकट से हनुमान छुड़ावै।
मन क्रम वचन ध्यान जो लावै।।
Sankat Se Hanuman Chhudave,
Man Kram Vachan Dhyan Jo Lave.
Hanuman liberates those who focus their mind, actions, and words on him in times of trouble.
सब पर राम तपस्वी राजा।
तिनके काज सकल तुम साजा।।
Sab Par Ram Tapasvi Raja,
Tinke Kaaj Sakal Tum Saaja.
Lord Rama, the ascetic king, rules over all, and you accomplish all his tasks.
और मनोरथ जो कोई लावै।
सोई अमित जीवन फल पावै।।
Aur Manorath Jo Koi Lave,
Soi Amit Jeevan Phal Pave.
Whoever brings their wishes to you will attain limitless fulfillment in life.
चारों जुग परताप तुम्हारा।
है परसिद्ध जगत उजियारा।।
Chaaro Jug Partap Tumhara,
Hai Parsiddha Jagat Ujiara.
Your glory prevails across all four ages (Yugas), and your fame illuminates the entire world.
साधु संत के तुम रखवारे।
असुर निकंदन राम दुलारे।।
Sadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhware,
Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare.
You are the protector of saints and sages, and the destroyer of demons, beloved of Lord Rama.
अष्ट सिद्धि नव निधि के दाता।
अस बर दीन जानकी माता।।
Ashta Siddhi Nav Nidhi Ke Data,
As Var Deen Janaki Mata.
Mother Sita granted you the boon of being able to bestow the eight supernatural powers (siddhis) and nine treasures (nidhis).
राम रसायन तुम्हरे पासा।
सदा रहो रघुपति के दासा।।
Ram Rasayan Tumhare Paasa,
Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa.
You possess the elixir of devotion to Lord Rama and will forever remain his devoted servant.