Hanuman Chalisa — opening doha
The first couplet of the Hanuman Chalisa: the poet cleans the mirror of his mind with the dust of his guru's feet before he begins.
Manojavam Maruta-tulya-vegam
The best-known Hanuman dhyana shloka — swift as thought, master of his senses, foremost of the wise, and Rama's messenger.
Om Ham Hanumate Namah
Hanuman's root mantra — the bija हं with his name in the dative. The commonest Hanuman japa in daily practice.
Yatra Yatra Raghunatha Kirtanam
Wherever Rama's name is sung, Hanuman is there — hands joined above his head and eyes full of tears.
Anjaneya Gayatri
The Gayatri addressed to Hanuman, following the three-part pattern of the deity Gayatris.
Atulita Baladhamam
The companion dhyana verse to Manojavam — seat of immeasurable strength, a fire to the demon forest, first among the wise.
Gospadikrita Varashim
He who made the ocean a cow's hoofprint and the demons mosquitoes — the jewel on the great garland of the Ramayana.
Hanumad Dhyanam (Markandeya Purana)
The Puranic dhyana of Hanuman, which describes him emerald-green rather than saffron-red.
Hanuman Chalisa — closing doha
The couplet that closes the Chalisa, asking Hanuman to live in the heart along with Rama, Lakshmana and Sita.
Udyad-aditya Sankasham
The opening of the Anjaneya dhyanam — bright as the rising sun, learned in every branch of knowledge, granting fearlessness with both hands.