Hanuman Chalisa geeta press book Paperback – 1 January 2011

The Hanuman Chalisa is a Hindu stotra addressed to Lord Hanuman. Hanuman is a vanara, a devotee of Ram, and one of the central characters in the Indian epic, the Ramayan. Lord Hanuman is also an incarnation of Lord Shiva. The qualities of Hanuman – his strength, courage, wisdom, celibacy, devotion to Lord Rama and the many names by which he was 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 Lord Hanuman, and is recited by millions of people in our country.