Saint Tulsidas
Welcome All! Many people read the Hanuman Chalisa every day, but do you know who wrote this powerful prayer? It was written by the great saint and poet Goswami Tulsidas.
He was a very big devotee of Lord Rama and Hanuman Ji. Here is the simple story and facts about how the Hanuman Chalisa was created.
Quick Facts About Hanuman Chalisa
| Topic | Details |
| Author Name | Goswami Tulsidas |
| Time Written | 16th Century |
| Original Language | Awadhi (a form of Hindi) |
| Total Verses | 40 Chaupais (Lines) |
| Main Theme | Devotion to Lord Hanuman |
The Amazing Story: Why Tulsidas Wrote It?
The story says that a long time ago, the Mughal Emperor Akbar called Tulsidas to his court. Akbar asked Tulsidas to show a miracle, but Tulsidas said, “I have no miracles, only devotion to Rama.”
Because of this, Akbar put Tulsidas in a prison. While he was in jail, Tulsidas started writing songs for Hanuman Ji to help him. He wrote 40 lines of praise, which we now call the Hanuman Chalisa.
The Miracle: It is believed that as soon as he finished the prayer, a huge army of monkeys attacked the prison and the city. Akbar realized his mistake and released Tulsidas immediately.
Why is it so Popular Today?
Tulsidas wrote the Chalisa in Awadhi language so that every common person could read and understand it. Before this, many prayers were only in Sanskrit, which was hard for everyone to speak.
Today, millions of people sing it because:
- It gives Strength to the mind.
- It is very Simple to learn and memorize.
- It connects you directly with Hanuman Ji.
If you want to read the full lyrics in your language, you can check our Hanuman Chalisa All Languages section and download the free PDF.