As we continue our journey through the Hanuman Chalisa, verses 27 and 28 draw us deeper into the heart of Hanuman’s role as both protector and companion on the spiritual path. These verses remind us that devotion is not distant or abstract—it is alive, personal, and always within reach.
Verse 27
“Sankat se Hanuman chhudavai, man karam vachan dhyan jo lavai.”
Hanuman frees one from difficulties, when one brings him to mind in thought, word, and deed.
This verse speaks to Hanuman’s powerful role as a remover of obstacles. “Sankat” refers to challenges, hardships, and moments of distress—both external and internal. Life inevitably brings these moments, but Hanuman offers us a way through them.
The key lies in the second part of the verse: “man, karam, vachan”—mind, actions, and speech. True remembrance of Hanuman is not limited to prayer alone; it is a full alignment of how we think, speak, and act.
When we hold Hanuman in our awareness:
- Our mind becomes steadier and less consumed by fear
- Our words become kinder and more intentional
- Our actions become aligned with service and truth
In this way, devotion becomes a lived experience. It’s not about escaping difficulties, but about moving through them with strength, clarity, and trust.
Hanuman doesn’t always remove the challenge itself—but he transforms how we meet it. What once felt overwhelming begins to soften in the presence of faith.
Verse 28
“Sab par Ram tapasvee raja, tin ke kaaj sakal tum saaja.”
Lord Ram, the supreme ascetic and king, reigns over all—and you, Hanuman, carry out all His work.
This verse brings us back to Hanuman’s deepest identity: the perfect servant of the Divine. Hanuman does not act from ego or personal desire—he is a pure instrument of Lord Ram’s will.
There is profound freedom in this.
Hanuman’s strength, courage, and wisdom all come from his complete surrender. He is not burdened by the need for recognition or control. Instead, he moves through the world with clarity and purpose, simply serving what is needed.
For us, this verse offers a gentle but powerful teaching:
What would it feel like to live as an instrument of something greater?
To act not from fear or self-interest, but from love, trust, and alignment?
When we release the need to control outcomes and instead offer our actions in service, something shifts. Life becomes less about striving and more about allowing. Less about “me,” and more about love moving through us.
Living These Verses
Together, these verses reveal a path of both devotion and action.
Verse 27 teaches us that remembrance brings strength in times of difficulty.
Verse 28 reminds us that the highest form of devotion is to serve as an instrument of the Divine.
In the teachings of Maharaj-ji, this is beautifully simple:
“Love everyone. Serve everyone. Remember God.”
When we live in this way—holding devotion in our hearts and expressing it through service—we begin to embody the same qualities that Hanuman represents: courage, humility, and unwavering faith.
Whether we are facing challenges or moving through moments of ease, these verses invite us to stay connected—to remember, to serve, and to trust.
May Hanuman guide us through all difficulties, and may we walk this path with open hearts and steady devotion.
Jai Hanuman. Jai Maharaj-ji. 💛🙏