3/30/2010

Hanuman Jayanti 2010

Today is Hanuman Jayanti, the birthday of the great Lord Hanuman. It is one of the most significant festivals of the Hindus. The Lord Hanuman’s birthday is celebrated on a full moon’s day in the Hindu month of ‘Chaitra’. Hanuman ji is known by many names Anjaneya, Bajrang Bali. Hanuman ji is the beloved devotee of Lord Rama.People from whole of India will be celebrating this day by praying and chanting the holy words from the Hanuman Chalisa;
Shri
Guru Charan Saroj Raj

After cleansing the mirror of my mind with the pollen
Nij
mane mukure sudhar

dust of holy Guru’s Lotus feet. I Profess the pure,
Varnao
Raghuvar Vimal Jasu

untainted glory of Shri Raghuvar which bestows the four-
Jo
dayaku phal char

fold fruits of life.(Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha).



Budhi
Hin Tanu Janike

Fully aware of the deficiency of my intelligence, I
Sumirau
Pavan Kumar

concentrate my attention on Pavan Kumar and humbly
Bal
budhi Vidya dehu mohe

ask for strength, intelligence and true knowledge to
Harahu
Kalesa Vikar

relieve me of all blemishes, causing pain.



Jai
Hanuman gyan gun sagar

Victory to thee, O’Hanuman! Ocean of Wisdom-All
Jai
Kapis tihun lok ujagar

hail to you O’Kapisa! (fountain-head of power,wisdom


and Shiva-Shakti) You illuminate all the three worlds


(Entire cosmos) with your glory.



Ram
doot atulit bal dhama

You are the divine messenger of Shri Ram. The
Anjani-putra
Pavan sut nama

repository of immeasurable strength, though known


only as Son of Pavan (Wind), born of Anjani.



Mahavir
Vikram Bajrangi

With Limbs as sturdy as Vajra (The mace of God Indra)
Kumati
nivar sumati Ke sangi

you are valiant and brave. On you attends good Sense


and Wisdom. You dispel the darkness of evil thoughts.



Kanchan
varan viraj subesa

Your physique is beautiful golden coloured and your dress
Kanan
Kundal Kunchit Kesa

is pretty. You wear ear rings and have long curly hair.



Hath
Vajra Aur Dhuvaje Viraje

You carry in your hand a lightening bolt along with a victory
Kandhe
moonj janehu sajai

(kesari) flag and wear the sacred thread on your shoulder.



Sankar
suvan kesri Nandan

As a descendant of Lord Sankar, you are a comfort and pride
Tej
pratap maha jag vandan

of Shri Kesari. With the lustre of your Vast Sway, you are


propitiated all over the universe.



Vidyavan
guni ati chatur

You are the repository of learning, virtuous and fully accom-
Ram
kaj karibe ko aatur

plished, always keen to carry out the behest’s of Shri Ram.



Prabu
charitra sunibe ko rasiya

You are an ardent listener, always so keen to listen to the
Ram
Lakhan Sita man Basiya

narration of Shri Ram’s Life Stories. Your heart is filled with


what Shri Ram stood for. You therefore always dwell in the


hearts of Shri Ram, Lakshman and Sita.



Sukshma
roop dhari Siyahi dikhava

You appeared before Sita in a Diminutive form and spoke to
Vikat
roop dhari lanka jarava

her in humility. You assumed an awesome form and struck


terror by setting Lanka on fire.



Bhima
roop dhari asur sanghare

With over-whelming might you destroyed the Asuras
Ramachandra
ke kaj sanvare

(demons) and performed all tasks assigned to you by Shri Ram


with great skill.



Laye
Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye

You brought Sanjivan (A herb that revives life) and restored
Shri
Raghuvir Harashi ur laye

Lakshman back to life, Shri Raghuvir (Shri Ram) cheerfully


embraced you with his heart full of joy.



Raghupati
Kinhi bahut badai

Shri Raghupati (Shri Ram) lustily extolled your excellence and
Tum
mam priye Bharat-hi sam bhai

said: “You are as dear to me as my own brother Bharat.”



Sahas
badan tumharo yash gaave

Thousands of living beings are chanting hymns of your glories;
Us
kahi Shripati kanth lagaave

saying thus, Shri Ram warmly hugged him (Shri Hanuman).



Sankadik
Brahmadi Muneesa

When prophets like Sanka, even the Sage like Lord Brahma,
Narad
Sarad sahit Aheesa

the great hermit Narad himself, Goddess Saraswati and Ahisha


(one of immeasurable dimensions).



Yam
Kuber Digpal Jahan te

Even Yamraj (God of Death) Kuber (God of Wealth) and the
Kavi
kovid kahi sake kahan te

Digpals (deputies guarding the four corners of the Universe)


have been vying with one another in offering homage to your


glories. How then, can a mere poet give adequate expression


of your super excellence.



Tum
upkar Sugreevahin keenha

You rendered a great service to Sugriv. You united him with
Ram
milaye rajpad deenha

Shri Ram and he installed him on the Royal Throne. By heeding
Tumharo
mantra Vibheeshan mana

your advice, Vibhishan became Lord of Lanka. This is known
Lankeshwar
Bhaye Sub jag jana

all over the Universe.



Yug
sahastra jojan par Bhanu

On your own you dashed upon the Sun, which is at a fabulous
Leelyo
tahi madhur phal janu

distance of thousands of miles, thinking it to be a sweet


luscious fruit.



Prabhu
mudrika meli mukh mahee

Carrying the Lord’s Signet Ring in your mouth, there is
Jaladhi
langhi gaye achraj nahee

hardly any wonder that you easily leapt across the ocean.



Durgaam
kaj jagat ke jete

The burden of all difficult tasks of the world become light
Sugam
anugraha tumhre tete

with your kind grace.



Ram
dware tum rakhvare,

You are the sentry at the door of Shri Ram’s Divine Abode.
Hoat
na agya binu paisare

No one can enter it without your permission,



Sub
sukh lahai tumhari sarna

All comforts of the world lie at your feet. The devotees enjoy all
Tum
rakshak kahu ko dar na

divine pleasures and feel fearless under your benign Protection.



Aapan
tej samharo aapai

You alone are befitted to carry your own splendid valour. All the
Teenhon
lok hank te kanpai

three worlds (entire universe) tremor at your thunderous call.



Bhoot
pisach Nikat nahin aavai

All the ghosts, demons and evil forces keep away, with the
Mahavir
jab naam sunavai

sheer mention of your great name, O’Mahaveer!!



Nase
rog harai sab peera

All diseases, pain and suffering disappear on reciting regularly
Japat
nirantar Hanumant beera

Shri Hanuman’s holy name.



Sankat
se Hanuman chudavai

Those who remember Shri Hanuman in thought, words and deeds
Man
Karam Vachan dyan jo lavai

with Sincerity and Faith, are rescued from all crises in life.



Sub
par Ram tapasvee raja

All who hail, worship and have faith in Shri Ram as the Supreme
Tin
ke kaj sakal Tum saja

Lord and the king of penance. You make all their difficult tasks


very easy.



Aur
manorath jo koi lavai

Whosoever comes to you for fulfillment of any desire with faith
Sohi
amit jeevan phal pavai

and sincerity, Will he alone secure the imperishable fruit of


human life.



Charon
Yug partap tumhara

All through the four ages your magnificent glory is acclaimed far
Hai
persidh jagat ujiyara

and wide. Your fame is Radiantly acclaimed all over the Cosmos.



Sadhu
Sant ke tum Rakhware

You are Saviour and the guardian angel of Saints and Sages and
Asur
nikandan Ram dulhare

destroy all Demons. You are the angelic darling of Shri Ram.



Ashta
sidhi nav nidhi ke dhata

You can grant to any one, any yogic power of Eight Siddhis
Us
var deen Janki mata

(power to become light and heavy at will) and Nine Nidhis


(Riches,comfort,power,prestige,fame,sweet relationship etc.)


This boon has been conferred upon you by Mother Janki.



Ram
rasayan tumhare pasa

You possess the power of devotion to Shri Ram. In all rebirths
Sada
raho Raghupati ke dasa

you will always remain Shri Raghupati’s most dedicated disciple.



Tumhare
bhajan Ram ko pavai

Through hymns sung in devotion to you, one can find Shri Ram
Janam
janam ke dukh bisravai

and become free from sufferings of several births.



Anth
kaal Raghuvir pur jayee

If at the time of death one enters the Divine Abode of Shri Ram,
Jahan
janam Hari-Bakht Kahayee

thereafter in all future births he is born as the Lord’s devotee.



Aur
Devta Chit na dharehi

One need not entertain any other deity for Propitiation, as
Hanumanth
se hi sarve sukh karehi

devotion of Shri Hanuman alone can give all happiness.



Sankat
kate mite sab peera

One is freed from all the sufferings and ill fated contingencies of
Jo
sumirai Hanumat Balbeera

rebirths in the world. One who adores and remembers Shri Hanuman.



Jai
Jai Jai Hanuman Gosahin

Hail, Hail, Hail, Shri Hanuman, Lord of senses. Let your victory
Kripa
Karahu Gurudev ki nyahin

over the evil be firm and final. Bless me in the capacity as my


supreme guru (teacher).



Jo
sat bar path kare kohi

One who recites Chalisa one hundred times, becomes free from the
Chutehi
bandhi maha sukh hohi

bondage of life and death and enjoys the highest bliss at last.



Jo
yah padhe Hanuman Chalisa

All those who recite Hanuman Chalisa (The forty Chaupais)
Hoye
siddhi sakhi Gaureesa

regularly are sure to be benedicted. Such is the evidence of no less a


witness as Bhagwan Sankar.



Tulsidas
sada hari chera

Tulsidas as a bonded slave of the Divine Master, stays perpetually at
Keejai
Das Hrdaye mein dera

his feet, he prays “Oh Lord! You enshrine within my heart & soul.”



Pavantnai
sankat haran,

Oh! conqueror of the Wind, Destroyer of all miseries, you are a
Mangal
murti roop.

symbol of Auspiciousness.
Ram
Lakhan Sita sahit,

Along with Shri Ram, Lakshman and Sita, reside in my heart.
Hrdaye
basahu sur bhoop.


Oh! King of Gods.

Lord Hanuman is worshipped for His great strength and power. In some parts of India He is also worshipped to get rid of evil spirits. He is believed to have magical powers. He is considered so powerful that he can displace big chunks of rocks and is believed to have carried a whole mountain in his shoulders. He also has the ability to dart in the sky.

Source; indiaserver.com

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