श्री हनुमान चालीसा - Opening Doha 2 - बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके, सुमिरौं पवन-कुमार । बल बुद्धि विद्या देहु मोहिं, हरहु कलेस विकार ॥

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.

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 wisdom come from a higher power.

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Humility

Acknowledging Frailty

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Prayer

Seeking Divine Grace

The Ideal: Pavan Kumar

By addressing Hanuman as Pavan Kumar (son of the wind god), Tulsidas invokes an ideal of purity, selflessness, and freedom from ego. Like the wind, Hanuman's actions are powerful yet humble, serving a higher purpose without attachment.

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Purity of the Wind

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Hanuman's Selfless Service

The Blessings Sought (बल, बुद्धि, विद्या)

The prayer to Hanuman is for three essential qualities that form the foundation of spiritual and personal growth. These are not for worldly power, but for a righteous life.

Removing Inner Obstacles

The Doha concludes with a prayer to remove the two primary obstacles to spiritual progress: `kalesh` and `vikar`. With Hanuman's grace, these inner impurities can be overcome.

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Kalesh (Sufferings)

Mental & Emotional Pain

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Vikar (Impurities)

Anger, Ego, Delusion

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Inner Peace

Clarity & Growth

🧘 आत्म-चिंतन | Reflection

This Doha teaches us that true power lies in humility. When have you found that acknowledging your weaknesses led to unexpected strength? How can you seek wisdom to remove your own inner obstacles?