Hanuman Chalisa or forty verses of Chalisa is a devotionalhymn dedicated to Hanumanji or the monkey God, by the great Indian poet Tulsidas.The language of the Chalisa is in refined Avadhi language. The work consists of forty three verses, two introductory Dohas, then the forty Chalisa and one Doha at the end.

The prayer is addressed to Hanuman, who is an ardent follower of Lord Rama. Lord Hanuman is also called 'Chiranjeevi' (The Immortal) and his hymns are chanted by every Indian. HanumanChalisa is recited in the morning and evening and while reciting personal hygiene is maintained.It is said when you recite the hymn - 'Sriram jayaram jaya jaya ram', Lord hanuman with immediately come to your rescue, signifying the devotion of Lord Hanuman to Lord Rama.We pray to him for giving us physical mental strength, to ward off the evil influencesand give us courage.

Hanumanji is known to have stormed the Ashoka Van in Lanka(where Sita was held captive by Ravan). Hence it is said that Hanumanji is the one who can make the 'asathya' (impossible) into 'sathya' (that which is possible).It holds a special place in the Hindu religion. As Tuesday is considered to be the day of Lord Hanumanji, it is the best day to remember him. Each verse of the Chalisa has its own importance and reciting it at night is said to have miraculous effect on the person.

Hanuman Chalisa is one of the greatest poetic works of Goswami Tulsidas and he is believed to have written the beautiful verses of the Hanuman Chalisa in prison. Tulsi das said that whoever will chant the Chalisa in full devotion, will have Hanuman's grace.Just like Hanumanji helped Lord Rama to overcome all obstacles and win over Ravan, similarly if one believes in Lord Hanuma, he will come to your rescue when you pray to him sincerely and with devotion.

Sunderkand is one the seven sections(kands)of the Hindu epic Ramayana and is one of the best compositions for Lord Hanuman. It narrates the story of Hanumanji travelling to Sri Lanka to find Sita who was abducted by Ravana.As one recites the verses of Sunderkand with total concentration, one feels enlightened and gets motivated. Hindus believe that regular recitation of this piece of literature will keep you away from dangers in life.Absolute faith and truedevotion will give you the blessings of Hanumanji with the recitation of Hanuman Chalisa, you can achieve what you desire.