Hanuman Chalisa
Tulsidas’s Awadhi hymn; this is its opening couplet.
श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि ।
बरनऊँ रघुबर बिमल जसु जो दायकु फल चारि ॥
बरनऊँ रघुबर बिमल जसु जो दायकु फल चारि ॥
A simple meaning
The poet remembers the teacher to clear the mind before praising Rama.
When is it recited?
For Hanuman devotion and reflection on service, courage, and good judgment.
How to read
Read slowly in a quiet place according to your tradition. Take time to understand the meaning.
This describes a devotional practice and does not promise health, wealth, exam results, or protection.