Hanuman Chalisa

Reciting Hanuman Chalisa has many benefits. Do regular recitation (pdf links given under the image) with the aim to make him your friend, so that he can guide and help you when you need it.

Hanuman Ji is more than a divine figure - he is the embodiment of virtues that resonate through eternity. Chief among them is his unparalleled devotion as the ultimate mitr (friend). He defied oceans, uprooted mountains, and faced impossible trials, all driven by the sacred bond he shared with Shri Ram. Tulsidas captures this divine affection in the immortal lines, "Tum mam priya Bharatahi sam bhai" - Shri Ram honors Hanuman as equal to his beloved brother Bharat, a testament to a friendship that transcends blood and defies limits.

Hanuman’s life is a profound lesson: true friendship demands sacrifice, unwavering loyalty, and a heart that stands firm against any storm. He teaches us to honor our commitments to those we hold dear, to move mountains - literal or metaphorical - for the sake of love and trust.

Who among us wouldn’t yearn for a friend with Hanuman’s strength, humility, and selfless devotion? His story inspires us to reflect: Are we that friend to others? Do we cross our own seas for those we cherish?Take a moment to pray to Hanuman Ji, seeking his blessings to embody his qualities. Then, reach out to your friends - those pillars of your life - and express gratitude. Share a kind word, a memory, or a promise to stand by them as Hanuman did. For in honoring our friends, we honor the divine spark within us all.