Hanuman Chalisa was authored by Tulsidas in the Awadhi language, and is his best-known text apart from the Ramcharitmanas. The word "Chalisa" is derived from "challis", which means the number forty in Hindi, as the Hanuman Chalisa has 40 verses. Hanuman is a devotee of Rama and one of the central characters of the Ramayana. According to the Shaivite tradition, God Hanuman is also an incarnation of God Shiva. Folk tales acclaim the powers of Hanuman. The qualities of lord Hanuman – his strength, courage, wisdom, celibacy, devotion to Lord Rama, and the many names by which he is known – are detailed in the Hanuman Chalisa. Recitation or chanting of the Hanuman Chalisa is a common religious practice. The Hanuman Chalisa is the most popular hymn in praise of Hanuman and is recited by millions of Hindus every day. Some of the benefits of chanting Hanuman Chalisa include: * It wards off evil spirits. * It reduces the effects of Shani. * It helps those troubled by nightmares. * It gives us strength and courage to face challenges in life. * It helps overcome trauma and stress, promotes feelings of relaxation, and makes us feel in control of our life. * It is said that chanting Hanuman Chalisa can help us gain wisdom and spiritual knowledge. Let's surrender to Hanuman ji and reach Lord Rama. Jai Shri Ram! Jai Shri Ram! Jai Shri Ram!
