It was composed by Goswami Tulsidas, the author of Ramcharitmanas fame, circa 16th century CE.
It is a prayer to Strength-Valor-Faith.
It is that which brings up and nurtures these qualities.
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The Hanuman Chalisa is sung in Awadhi Language, connected to Ayodhaya, the land of Lord Ram. The Awadhi Alphabet was written in the Kaithi Script.
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This edition contains a crisp translation that will appeal to the English speaking public.
Contains Original verses in Awadhi with a Latin transliteration.