Bhakti Karma Yog: A Journey of Devotion & Dharma

श्री हनुमान चालीसा The Fourth Chaupai: An Infographic This infographic explores the profound meaning of the fourth Chaupai of the Hanuman Chalisa. It beautifully describes the divine, magnificent form of Lord Hanuman, from his golden hue to his elegant features. ⬅ Previous | 🏠 Index | Next ➡ चौपाई ४ कंचन बरन बिराज सुबेसा । कानन कुंडल कुंचित केसा ॥ Kanchan Baran Viraaj Subesa. Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa. The Golden Hue (कंचन बरन) The first line describes Hanuman Ji with a body of golden color ('Kanchan Baran'). This divine color symbolizes purity, enlightenment, and the immense energy he carries, reflecting the brilliance of the sun. ...

श्री हनुमान चालीसा The Third Chaupai: An Infographic This infographic explores the profound meaning of the third Chaupai of the Hanuman Chalisa. It glorifies Hanuman Ji's identity as a great hero and the remover of negative thoughts and bad company. ⬅ Previous | 🏠 Index | Next ➡ चौपाई ३ महाबीर बिक्रम बजरंगी । कुमंति निवार सुमति के संगी ॥ Mahaveer Bikram Bajrangi. Kumati Nivar Sumati Ke Sangi. Hanuman: The Mighty Hero (महाबीर बिक्रम बजरंगी) The first line praises Hanuman Ji as 'Mahaveer' (the great hero), 'Bikram' (the mighty one), and 'Bajrangi' (one with a body as hard as a thunderbolt). These names signify his immense physical and spiritua...

श्री हनुमान चालीसा The Second Chaupai: An Infographic This infographic explores the profound meaning of the second Chaupai of the Hanuman Chalisa. It highlights Hanuman Ji's identity as the divine messenger, the son of Anjani, and the son of the wind god. ⬅ Previous | 🏠 Index | Next ➡ चौपाई २ राम दूत अतुलित बल धामा । अंजनी पुत्र पवनसुत नामा ॥ Ram Doot Atulit Bal Dhama. Anjani Putra Pavansut Naama. Hanuman: The Messenger of Ram (राम दूत) The first line declares Hanuman as `Ram Doot`, the eternal messenger of Lord Ram. His identity as a servant of Ram is the source of his immeasurable strength, `atulit bal dhama`. ...

श्री हनुमान चालीसा The First Chaupai: An Infographic This interactive infographic explores the profound meaning of the first Chaupai of the Hanuman Chalisa. It glorifies Hanuman as the ocean of wisdom and virtue, and the illuminator of all three worlds. ⬅ Previous | 🏠 Index | Next ➡ चौपाई १ जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुन सागर । जय कपीस तिहुँ लोक उजागर ॥ Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar. Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujagar. Hanuman: The Ocean of Qualities (ज्ञान गुन सागर) The first line declares victory to Hanuman, who is compared to a boundless ocean of knowledge (`Gyan`) and virtues (`Gun`). This signifies that he is the ultimate source of all wisdom and good qualities. ...

श्री हनुमान चालीसा The Second Invocation: An Infographic This interactive infographic explores the profound meaning of the second Doha of the Hanuman Chalisa. It highlights the virtue of humility and the prayers for strength and wisdom. ⬅ Previous | 🏠 Index | Next ➡ दोहा २ बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके, सुमिरौं पवन-कुमार । बल बुद्धि विद्या देहु मोहिं, हरहु कलेस विकार ॥ Buddhi-hīn Tanu Jānike, Sumirau Pavan-Kumār. Bal Buddhi Vidyā Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesh Vikār. The Source of a Prayer: Humility Tulsidas begins with deep humility, acknowledging his own limitations ('buddhi-heen'). This act of surrender is the foundation of a true spiritual plea, recognizing that all strength and wis...

श्री हनुमान चालीसा The First Invocation: An Infographic This interactive infographic explores the profound meaning of the first Doha of the Hanuman Chalisa. It serves as an invocation that prepares the seeker's mind for the spiritual journey ahead by emphasizing humility, the grace of a Guru, and the ultimate rewards of devotion. 🏠 Index | Next ➡ दोहा १ श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज, निज मन मुकुर सुधारि । बरनऊँ रघुबर बिमल जसु, जो दायक फल चारि ॥ Shree Guru Charan Saroja Raja, Nij Mana Mukura Sudhāri. Baranau Raghuvar Bimala Jasu, Jo Dāyaka Phala Chāri. The Core Analogy: The Mind as a Mirror The Doha begins with the powerful metaphor of the mind as a mirror. To perceive divine truth, this mirror must first...