By Ardhu 
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The Balaji Chalisa is a devotional hymn dedicated to Shri Hanuman, revered as Balaji Maharaj in Mehandipur, Rajasthan. This sacred text narrates the divine virtues, miraculous powers, and blessings of Lord Hanuman in his child form (Balaji). Known as the remover of obstacles (Sankat Mochan), Hanuman is worshipped for protection from evil forces, mental peace, and fulfillment of desires.
The Chalisa vividly describes how Balaji manifests at the Mehandipur Balaji temple, a renowned spiritual destination for those seeking relief from supernatural and psychological afflictions. Regular recitation of this Chalisa is believed to invite divine intervention, eradicate negativity, and inspire devotion.
Chalisa
॥ Doha ॥
Shri Guru Charan Chitlaye, Ke Dharen Dhyan Hanuman।
Balaji Chalisa Likhe, Daas Sneh Kalyaan॥
Vishwa Vidit Var Daanee, Sankat Haran Hanuman।
Mehandipur Mein Pragat Bhaye, Balaji Bhagwan॥
॥ Chaupai ॥
Jai Hanuman Balaji Deva।
Pragat Bhaye Yahaan Teenon Deva॥
Pretraj Bhairo Balvana।
Kotwal Kaptani Hanumana॥
Mehandipur Avtaar Liya Hai।
Bhakton Ka Uddhaar Kiya Hai॥
Baal Roop Pragate Hain Yahaan Par।
Sankat Waale Aate Jahan Par॥
Daakini Shaakini Aru Jindani।
Mashaan Chudail Bhoot Bhootani॥
Jaake Bhay Te Sab Bhaag Jaate।
Syaane Bhope Yahaan Ghabraate॥
Chauki Bandhan Sab Kat Jaate।
Doot Mile Anand Manaate॥
Saccha Hai Darbaar Tihara।
Sharan Pade Sukh Paave Bhaara॥
Roop Tej Bal Atulit Dhaama।
Sanmukh Jinke Siya Rama॥
Kanak Mukut Mani Tej Prakaasha।
Sabki Hovat Poorn Aasha॥
Mahant Ganeshpuri Gunile।
Bhaye Susevak Ram Rangeele॥
Adbhut Kala Dikhayi Kaisi।
Kaliyug Jyoti Jalayi Jaisi॥
Unchi Dhwaja Pataka Nabh Mein।
Swarn Kalash Hain Unnat Jag Mein॥
Dharma Satya Ka Danka Baaje।
Siyarama Jai Shankar Raaje॥
Aan Phiraya Mugdar Ghota।
Bhoot Jind Par Padte Sota॥
Ram Lakshman Siya Hriday Kalyaana।
Baal Roop Pragate Hanumana॥
Jai Hanumant Hatheele Deva।
Puri Parivaar Karat Hain Seva॥
Laddu Churama Mishri Mewa।
Arzi Darkhaast Lagaoo Deva॥
Daya Kare Sab Vidhi Balaji।
Sankat Haran Pragate Balaji॥
Jai Baba Ki Jan Jan Uchare।
Kotik Jan Tere Aaye Dware॥
Baal Samay Ravi Bhakshi Liya।
Timir May Jag Kinhe Tinya॥
Devan Vinati Ki Ati Bhaari।
Chhand Diya Ravi Kasht Nihari॥
Langhi Udadhi Siya Sudhi Laye।
Lakshman Hit Sanjeevan Laye॥
Ramanuj Pran Divakar।
Shankar Suvan Maa Anjani Chaakar॥
Keshri Nandan Dukh Bhav Bhanjan।
Ramanand Sada Sukh Sandhan॥
Siya Ram Ke Pran Piyaare।
Jab Baba Ki Bhakt Uchare॥
Sankat Dukh Bhanjan Bhagwana।
Daya Karahu He Kripa Nidhana॥
Sumar Baal Roop Kalyaana।
Kare Manorath Poorn Kaama॥
Ashta Siddhi Nav Nidhi Daataree।
Bhakt Jan Aave Bahu Bhaari॥
Mewa Aru Misthan Praveena।
Bhent Chadhaave Dhani Aru Deena॥
Nritya Kare Nit Nyaare Nyaare।
Riddhi Siddhiyaan Jake Dware॥
Arzi Ka Aadesh Milte Hi।
Bhairav Bhoot Pakadte Tabhi॥
Kotwal Kaptan Kripani।
Pretraj Sankat Kalyaani॥
Chauki Bandhan Katte Bhai।
Jo Jan Karte Hain Sewakai॥
Ramdas Baal Bhagwanta।
Mehandipur Pragate Hanumanta॥
Jo Jan Balaji Mein Aate।
Janm Janm Ke Paap Nashate॥
Jal Paavan Lekar Ghar Jaate।
Nirmal Ho Anand Manaate॥
Kroor Kathin Sankat Bhag Jave।
Satya Dharma Path Raah Dikhave॥
Jo Sat Paath Kare Chalisa।
Tapar Prasann Hoy Baagesa॥
Kalyaan Sneh, Sneh Se Gaave।
Sukh Samriddhi Riddhi Siddhi Paave॥
॥ Doha ॥
Manda Buddhi Mam Jaanke, Kshama Karo Gunkhaan।
Sankat Mochan Kshamahu Mam, Daas Sneh Kalyaan॥
Religious Significance:
The Balaji Chalisa is immensely powerful and significant for devotees seeking protection, peace, and blessings from Balaji Maharaj. Reciting this Chalisa regularly offers:
- Relief from Evil Forces: Balaji’s divine grace protects from negative energies, spirits, and afflictions.
- Resolution of Problems: It helps resolve personal and familial issues, bringing harmony and balance.
- Fulfillment of Desires: Balaji fulfills devotees’ wishes, granting prosperity, health, and success.
Recitation Guidelines:
Auspicious Times:
- Recite the Chalisa on Tuesdays or Saturdays, considered auspicious for Hanuman worship.
- Special occasions like Hanuman Jayanti or while visiting the Mehandipur Balaji Temple amplify its impact.
Preparation:
- Begin with a clean body and mind, wearing fresh clothes.
- Light a diya and offer prasad like laddus or sweets to Balaji.
- Sit in a peaceful place and chant the Chalisa with devotion and concentration.
Conclusion:
The Balaji Chalisa is not merely a devotional hymn but a spiritual tool for connecting deeply with Shri Hanuman’s divine energy in his child form. By reciting it with faith, devotees can experience relief from their troubles, protection from negativity, and blessings of happiness and prosperity. It is a beacon of hope and spiritual strength for all who seek the divine grace of Balaji Maharaj.