Hanuman Chalisa Demystified: Originally authored by Tulsidas in Awadhi (Hanuman Chalisa in English) Kindle Edition

Hanuman-Chalisa, one of the most popular Hindu prayers. This book presents an English translation and expansion of the Mahaviri, with the original text, word-by-word meanings, translation, commentary, detailed notes, prosody, musical notation, verse index and word index of the Hanuman Chalisa. The book is a must-have for reciters and singers of the Hanuman Chalisa who want to understand the deep essence of Tulsidas’ timeless hymn to Hanuman. “One of the very few books which have inspired me to make positive changes in lifestyle. Gives a new dimension to the world of devotion. A must-read.”The Hanuman chalisa has 40 verses and couplets at the beginning and end. There are more temples devoted to Hanuman than any other deity in India, and recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa is a common religious practice. It is said that whenever you recite the hymn – Sriram jayaram jaya jaya ram, Lord Hanuman will be quick to come to the aid of the person chanting it. The devotion of Lord Hanuman to Lord Ram and Seeta Maiyya is of course legendary. We pray to him for giving us physical and mental strength, to ward off the negative/evil influences from our lives, to obliterate our timidity/cowardice and to sharpen our intellect. As Tuesday is considered as the day of Lord Hanuman, it is the best way to devote the time and thoughts to impress Him and win His heart. Each verse of the Hanuman Chalisa has it's own importance. It is said that the recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa at night has some miraculous effect on the person. However, there are many people especially men who take bath early in the morning on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and then recite the Hanuman Chalisa. It is believed that reciting Hanuman Chalisa is very powerful as it helps reduce the effects of Sade Sati, and also bring good health and prosperity. Moreover, Hanuman Chalisa recitation can also help ward off spirits. The best time to recite Hanuman Chalisa is in the morning and at night. Those under the evil influences of the Saturn should chant the Hanuman Chalisa at night 8 times on Saturdays for better results. Some benefits of reciting the powerful Hanuman Chalisa are: Ward of spirit. Forgive sins Remove obstacles. So Recite Jai Shri Ram. Read more