Shri Hanuman Chalisa — The Illustrated Book: All 40 Verses with Meanings & Stories, for Children and Families

🪔 Navratri starts 11 Oct. Then Karva Chauth (29 Oct) and Diwali (6–11 Nov). If you don't already have those books, the Festival Season Pack has all three — ₹697 separately, ₹449 together. Sold separately from this book.

Give your child a hero worth looking up to — the Hanuman Chalisa, in pictures.

The complete Hanuman Chalisa of Goswami Tulsidas, verse by verse. Every verse gets its own two pages: a full-page illustration to look at, and a page that shows the verse, what it means and the story behind it. Children follow it easily, and elders who have recited it all their lives will find something new in it.

Language: Original Awadhi verses in Devanagari + English transliteration + English meanings and stories. Explanations are in English, not Hindi.

What every verse gives you

• The original verse in Devanagari, following the widely used Gita Press reading
• Easy English transliteration, so anyone can recite it, even without reading Hindi
• The meaning in simple, clear English
• A word-by-word guide to the key Awadhi words
• The story: the Ramayana tale and teaching behind the verse
• "Remember": one line for your child to carry through the day

What's inside

• What is the Hanuman Chalisa? Who wrote it, why it has forty verses, and how it is structured
• Who is Hanuman? His birth, how he got his name, and his many names: Bajrangbali, Pavanputra, Anjaneya, Sankat Mochan and more
• How to read and recite: pronunciation help, and when and how families traditionally recite it
• All 43 verses in six parts: the two opening dohas, Chaupais 1–40 (Glory, Deeds in the Ramayana, Protector of Devotees, Fruits of Devotion) and the closing doha
• 42 full-page illustrations
• The complete Chalisa for daily recitation, all together on a few pages for everyday prayer
• Glossary of names and terms, from Anjana to Vibhishana

Made for

• Parents teaching children the Chalisa through stories, pictures and simple words
• Grandparents reading it together with grandchildren
• Anyone who recites the Chalisa daily and wants to understand every line
• A meaningful gift for a birthday, a mundan or Hanuman Jayanti

Read the Sundarkand on Tuesdays? The Complete Book of Sundarkand has all 60 dohas and every chaupai in Awadhi with English transliteration and meaning, plus the path vidhi and Hanuman aarti. ₹299. Sold separately from this book. Or get both books in the Hanuman Bhakti Pack for ₹499 (₹598 separately).

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Frequently asked questions

What age is it for? The stories and "Remember" lines suit children from about 5 upward, read with a parent; older children can read it alone. Adults use it too.

What language is it in? The verses are in the original Awadhi (Devanagari) with English transliteration. Meanings, word guides and stories are in English.

Can I print it? Yes. It prints well at home, so your child can have a paper copy for personal family use.

How do I get it? A download link appears as soon as you pay and is emailed to you. Check spam, or write to ourdigiverse@gmail.com.

Format: PDF eBook, instant download. Read it on a phone, tablet or computer, or print it at home.

Illustrations are digitally created for devotional and educational use. Licensed for the personal use of the purchaser. Please do not share or resell.