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Spiritual and health benefits of reciting Hanuman Chalisa


Hanuman Chalisa is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Lord Hanuman is the most devoted Hindu god. Millions of people worship Lord hanuman for his courage and strength. Another name is Bajrangbali, Lord Hanuman is known to be immortal.

The story behind Human Chalisa

It is believed that Poet Tulsidas the author of "Ramcharitmanas" sang the Hanuman Chalisa to the devotee of Lord Rama. Mughal emperor Aurangzeb who prisoned Tulsidas challenged him to show the lord to him, he replied that Rama could only be seen with true devotion. They angered the emperor and put the poet behind bars for 40 days and he recited 40 verses of the chant, hence the name ‘Chalisa’. It is popularly believed that an army of monkeys menaced Delhi when Tulsidas completed his ode and recited the Chalisa.


Benefits
It is commonly believed that reciting Hanuman Chalisa can reap several benefits. Hanuman Chalisa can be read in the morning after taking a bath and in the evening after washing hands, faces, and feet.

Reading Hanuman Chalisa every day helps you be de-stress. It helps your mind feel more relaxed. Reading Hanuman  Chalisa helps you stay happy all day. It also cures small lifestyle ailments such as headaches, insomnia, anxiety, depression, etc. 

Every person commits sins intentionally and unintentionally and reciting Hanuman Chalisa can help you to forgive your bad deeds.

Many people suffer and fear sade sati and Saturn in their Kundli. Reciting Hanuman Chalisa on Saturday can help you to live peacefully. Placing Hanuman Chalisa under the pillow before sleeping can also help you to get rid of nightmares and evil spirits and you sleep peacefully. One of the verses: “bhoot Pichash Nikat Nahi aaven, mahavir jab naam sunave”. It means that no evil spirit can affect a devotee who takes the name of Lord Hanuman.

You must have seen many people hand the chain of Hanuman in the car. It is because reading Hanuman Chalisa before going on any trip prevents any accidents or mishappening. It is said that Lord Hanuman prevents accidents and blesses you with a safe journey.

Reciting Hanuman Chalisa helps reform people who have fallen into bad company or have become slaves an objectional habit.

It eliminates disagreements and promotes unanimity and contentment. Reciting Hanuman Chalisa promotes harmony and eliminates unnecessary arguments by making one aware.

The devotee who chants Hanuman Chalisa is blessed with divine spiritual knowledge. It is believed all those who are treading on the path of spirituality get immense help from Lord Hanuman as he shows them the right way and helps them tame their minds so that materialism could be kept at bay.


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