Hanuman Chalisa
Hanuman Chalisa
Significance of Hanuman Chalisa
Hanuman Chalisa is a timeless ode to devotion Lord Hanuman is known for his devotion to Lord Ram and is considered to be the embodiment of faith, surrender, and devotion.
The hanuman chalisa forms one of the most important scriptures in Bhakti Yoga and devotees use this scripture to pray to Hanuman for protection and power. As a result, the hymn creates a pleasant melody, enchanting lyrics which will leave an imprint in the hearts and souls of those devoted individuals who are reciting it.
The ‘Hanuman Chalisa‘ is composed by Saint Goswami Tulsidas, the author of the Tulsi Ramayana (Ramacharitamanasa). It is believed that an ailing Tulsidas composed the Hanuman Chalisa. Composing and singing the praises of Lord Hanuman, helped Tulsidas regain his health.
Composed of 40 verses filled with praises for Lord Hanuman, the Hanuman Chalisa is composed in Avadhi.
Benefits of Chanting Hanuman Chalisa
- Defends people from the evil forces and spirits . It is believed that chanting releases energy vibrations that could form a shield of protection around the chanting group.
- Boosts self-confidence. It may be stated that chanting the great feats of Hanuman provides the strength and drives fear and doubts away.
- Treats or mitigates anxiety and depression. The rhythmic chanting acts as a lullaby to relax the mind and free it from anxiety and depression.
- Enhances the ability to focus and concentrate on a subject or on a specific project. As you repeat each verse, you tend to concentrate even more thereby improving focus.
- Answers prayers. To date, it is still a strong belief that chanting the chalisa with pure intention does help in getting wishes or desires granted.
- Pillar of support during difficult situations. It is the chalisa which you can resort to when faced with any problem in life through its conveying message of hope and courage.
- Improves health. People who chant regularly have improved healthwise by the ability to handle health problems more effectively.
- Strengthens relationships. It is believed that chanting Hanuman Chalisa , will enhance and create strong bonds with your near and dear ones.
