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The Hanuman Chalisa is a Hindu devotional hymn (stotra) addressed to Lord Hanuman. It has been authored by 16th-century poet Tulsidas in the Awadhi language, and is his best known text apart from the Ramcharitmanas. The word "chālīsā" is derived from "chālīs", which means the number forty in Hindi, as the Hanuman Chalisa has 40 verses (excluding the couplets at the beginning and at the end). A rendition of Hanuman Chalisa sung by Gulshan Kumar and Hariharan has received more than 1.1 billion views on YouTube, as of July 2020, becoming the first devotional song in the platform to achieve this feat.
Hanuman is a devotee of Ram and one of the central characters in a well known Hindu epic, the Ramayan. According to the Shaivite tradition, Lord Hanuman is also an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Folk tales acclaim the powers of Hanuman. 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 Hindus every day.
Tulsidas (1497/1532 - 1623) was a Hindu poet-saint, reformer and philosopher known for his devotion to Rama. Composer of many famous compositions, he is best known as the author of the epic Ramcharitmanas, a reconstruction of the late Ramayana. Tulsidas was ready for the rebirth of the original Sanskrit Ramayana writer Valmiki during his lifetime. Tulsidas lived in the city of Varanasi until his death. Tulsi Ghat in Varanasi is named after him. He founded the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple in Varunasi dedicated to Hanuman, which is believed to be the place where he saw Hanuman. Tulsidas introduced Ramlila, a parody of the Ramayana folk theater. He is one of the greatest poets in Hindi, Indian and world literature. The influence of Tulsidas and his compositions on Indian art, culture and society is widespread and can be seen in the writings of Ramlila, Hindustani classical music, popular music and television series.
Hanuman is a devotee of Ram and one of the central characters in a well known Hindu epic, the Ramayan. According to the Shaivite tradition, Lord Hanuman is also an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Folk tales acclaim the powers of Hanuman. 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 Hindus every day.
Tulsidas (1497/1532 - 1623) was a Hindu poet-saint, reformer and philosopher known for his devotion to Rama. Composer of many famous compositions, he is best known as the author of the epic Ramcharitmanas, a reconstruction of the late Ramayana. Tulsidas was ready for the rebirth of the original Sanskrit Ramayana writer Valmiki during his lifetime. Tulsidas lived in the city of Varanasi until his death. Tulsi Ghat in Varanasi is named after him. He founded the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple in Varunasi dedicated to Hanuman, which is believed to be the place where he saw Hanuman. Tulsidas introduced Ramlila, a parody of the Ramayana folk theater. He is one of the greatest poets in Hindi, Indian and world literature. The influence of Tulsidas and his compositions on Indian art, culture and society is widespread and can be seen in the writings of Ramlila, Hindustani classical music, popular music and television series.
