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Mahaviri: Hanuman-Chalisa Demystified Hardcover

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  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 819311440X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8193114407
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 717 g
  • Best Sellers Rank: #1,040,264 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Customers find the book's readability positive, with one noting it's a life-long saviour. Moreover, they appreciate its deep knowledge of Hanumaan Chalisha, with one customer describing it as a mini-encyclopedia of Hinduism. Additionally, the translation receives praise for its in-depth interpretation, with one review highlighting its detailed explanation of powerful mantras. Customers also value the book's enlightening content, with one noting how it brings peace in the midst of chaos.

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Customers find the book very nice and sublime, praising the author's remarkable work.

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"Very nice........First time detailed explanation in english of most powerful mantras and also an eye opener for most queries about our mythology" Read more

"...From transliteration to translation... the author has done a remarkable job. Highly recommended." Read more

"...Anyways the content in this book is amazing. I wish Nityanand ji has written this in hindi also." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's deep knowledge of Hanumaan Chalisha, with one customer noting its meticulous citations from Sanskrit scriptures and another describing it as a mini-encyclopedia of Hinduism.

"Excellent book on Shree Hanuman Chalisa. From transliteration to translation... the author has done a remarkable job. Highly recommended." Read more

"...(6.) Indologists: Hanuman Chalisa Demystified is replete with a plethora of references and citations meticulously selected from Sanskrit scriptures..." Read more

"...seen Sri Hanuman Chalisa so far, and it has given me access to gudh rahasya of sacred book, it gives many support, encouragement, and insight...." Read more

"IT is a clear and simple translation of the Hanuman chalisa with Chalisa included...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's translation, noting that the interpretation is infused with in-depth knowledge, with one customer highlighting the detailed explanation of mantras and another mentioning the beautiful English commentary.

"Excellent book on Shree Hanuman Chalisa. From transliteration to translation... the author has done a remarkable job. Highly recommended." Read more

"...Really! A very beautifully written English commentary on Hanuman Chalisa enriched with a lot of extra explanatory details, which reveal the inner..." Read more

"...This is an English translation of the Mahaviri." Read more

"...This book not only gives interpretation which other books have done in much simpler way but also tries to explain how original writer of Hanuman..." Read more

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Customers find the book enlightening, with one describing it as a scholarly work of devotion and another noting how it brings peace in the midst of chaos.

"...Indeed a very exciting feature and one of the key attractions of this Hanuman Chalisa commentary! (4.)..." Read more

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"...Seeing the author is young, it is a very good effort and service to his spiritual master Mahaviri: Hanuman-Chalisa Demystified ......" Read more

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Not sure the copy I recieved is original or not.
Not sure the copy I received is original or not. Looking at the book cover it has white border at bottom and right side, a printing mistake or something else I am not sure only an expert can tell. Anyways the content in this book is amazing. I wish Nityanand ji has written this in hindi also.
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  • Reviewed in India on 25 May 2021
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    Excellent book on Shree Hanuman Chalisa. From transliteration to translation... the author has done a remarkable job. Highly recommended.
  • Reviewed in India on 22 December 2015
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    I was looking forward to the English edition of Mahaviri Hindi commentary of Hanuman Chalisa, which was acclaimed as 'best commentary on Hanuman Chalisa' by Dr. Ram Chandra Prasad, English commentator of Ramcharitmanas. I'm immensely pleased to get and read this English edition entitled Mahaviri: Hanuman-Chalisa Demystified.

    Really! A very beautifully written English commentary on Hanuman Chalisa enriched with a lot of extra explanatory details, which reveal the inner meaning of each word of this divine hymn composed by Goswami Tulsidas.

    In my views, Hanuman Chalisa Demystified is a superb-buy for the following peoples-

    (1.) Hanuman devotees : Hanuman devotees all around the world are sure to feel delight while reading the mysterious meanings hidden so far behind each verse of Hanuman Chalisa, unraveled first time by the commentator. This interpretation is infused with in-depth knowledge as well as ardent devotion towards Lord Hanuman at the same time.

    However, I think that Hanuman Chalisa Demystified is must-read not just for Hanuman Devotees, but also for-

    (2.) Reciters and Singers: As English commentary comprises Appendix- 'Prosody' describing the accurate method of reciting and singing each verse of Hanuman Chalisa with a 'Prosodic Map' in a very easy and interesting way that even the non-Indians unaware of Hindi can sing it melodiously without any trouble.

    (3.) Musical Instrumentalists: English commentary carries Appendix- 'Musical Notations', which portrays the keys and tempo of harmonium based upon popular traditional melodies with the help of music engraving program GNU LilyPond. Indeed a very exciting feature and one of the key attractions of this Hanuman Chalisa commentary!

    (4.) Sanskrit Linguists, Grammarians as well as Grammar Students: The commentary as well as endnotes shed light on each word and verse with the help of Sanskrit Grammar particularly Panini's Sutra and Patanjali's Mahabhashya. The endnotes are certain to catch the instant attention of Sanskrit Linguists, Grammarians as well as Grammar students with the derivation process of several Sanskrit words of various scriptures, which add absolutely new meaning to this commentary making it extraordinarily unique.

    (5.) Philosophers: I think that Hanuman Chalisa Demystified is undoubtedly a treasure trove of knowledge graced with the sparkling gems of Indian philosophies obtained by commentator after diving and exploring the oceans of several Upnishad, Bhagdvad Gita, Vedanta, Nyaya, Yoga Sutra etc.

    (6.) Indologists: Hanuman Chalisa Demystified is replete with a plethora of references and citations meticulously selected from Sanskrit scriptures like Valmiki Ramayana, Mahabharata, Bhagvat Puran, Raghuvansh, Kirtarjuniya and so on in addition to Hindi scriptures including Tulsidas'works like Ramcharitmans, Vinay Patrika, Kavitavali, Gitavali, Dohavali, Hanuman Bahuk etc.

    I would like to mention here that apart from a staunch devotee of Lord Rama, Hanuman has also been popular in Indian Culture in form of an accomplished Singer and Musical Instrumentalist. His profound understanding of Sanskrit Grammar as well as Scriptures was hugely appreciated by Lord Rama Himself in His first meeting. It is pleasing to state that this Hanuman Chalisa English Commentary has also succeeded in imbibing these divine traits from Hanuman's personality into its fluttering pages, making it altogether a mesmerizing bouquet of flowers, from which the people from diverse walks of life can pick the flowers as per their choices of colors and fragrances.

    Albeit, I've already bought and perused the original Mahaviri Hindi commentary, dedicated to my favorite god Hanuman, composed by Swami Rambhadracharya, however, I couldn't understand it completely owing to unfamiliarity with several Sanskrit and Hindi terms. Hence, I preferred to opt for its English version. I'm extremely amazed that despite being the English translation, Hanuman Chalisa Demystified looks like 'an originally composed English commentary' from each angle, thanks to the versatile endeavors of editor-translator Nityanand Mishra.

    It is my viewpoint that complying with Sanskrit Commentator Mallinaatha's basic guideline 'Namulam Likhyate Kinchit, Naanpekshitam Uchyate', Hanuman Chalisa Demystified presents the original commentary in English in such an impressive manner; which apparently depicts translator's full command on Sanskrit & Hindi (SL) as well as English (TL) along with profound knowledge of their etymological and idiomatic correlates. The translator has not just assimilated all the ideas of author, but has also successfully disseminated them through standard level of English considering the lingual needs of English readers.

    Moreover, adhering to Tytler's 'Principles of Translation', Hanuman Chalisa Demystified clarifies the obscurities (for English readers) present in its original, ditching the 'Principle of neither omission nor addition.' Keeping into view literary and cultural needs of target readers, translator has also elaborated the original, but has at the same time maintained 'Principle of Equivalence' with careful attention to minutest detail. Its where, the translator has also assumed the role of a researcher and has implemented the following translation techniques:

    (1.) Transliteration with IAST: This English commentary of Hanuman Chalisa transliterates all the Sanskrit and Hindi words used in entire hymn as well as exposition into IAST making it easily comprehensible specifically to the international readers.

    (2.) Literal Translation (Metaphrase): The commentary also reveals the multiple deeper meanings of specific terms like Shriguru, Phal Chari, Ahisha, Rasayan, Shat Bar etc, which impart a unique charm to the exposition.

    (3.) Sense Translation: With the use of literal as well as sense translation, Hanuman Chalisa Demystified reflects the meaning of several Sanskrit and Hindi citations illustrated out of many scriptures along with their contexts to endorse the ideas expressed.

    (4.) Explanation (Paraphrase): This commentary clarifies many ideas and terms in a broader light to ensure that there remains no any kind of ambiguity before the English readers inhabiting outside India, to whom a learned Guru is not ever easily approachable. Hence, English commentary has become an expanded version in comparison to original.

    (5.) Annotation: I would like to appreciate this part of commentary as the shining example of a translator's transformation into a researcher. More than 120 endnotes of Hanuman Chalisa Demystified running over 20 pages form like the mini-encyclopedia of Hinduism, which takes the advanced readers into an enchanting world, where they get the brief yet explanatory summary of Sanskrit meters, compounds, and figures of speech as well as the answers of several interesting questions like: By which name Sita and Rama would privately address to each other? Where does Valmiki prove that Rama never ate meat? Where does Tulsidas identify Hanuman as Shiva? How does Rama benefit even Shankaracharya's followers? Who are apsara and gandharva? Which are 8 siddhi, 9 nidhis, 10 deities guarding 10 directions, 12 types of sons, 14 types of worlds, 18 types of knowledge, 27 constellations and so on? This annotation has contributed significantly in fully understanding the Hanuman Chalisa commentary.

    (6.) Appendices: The appendices at the end of commentary comprise of prosody and musical notation, which make it a perfect choice for music-buffs, as mentioned above. The hemistitch index and word index are also here for promptly searching the verse and word of this hymn.

    A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Vermillion colored cover with BG Sharma's life-like painting portraying Hanuman leaping across the ocean was able to win my heart at first glance and it automatically surfaces on my mind's horizon, whenever I stand before vermillion smeared Hauman statue in nearby temple.

    Dancing with delight Charis SIL and Sanskrit 2003 fonts seem to request the readers, 'Read with Smile.' Ornament picked from the gallery of Vectorian Free Vector has also substantially enhanced its aesthetic appeal. This mid-sized lovely book, I keep ever in my bag even while on the go, be it in flight or train, as US President Barack Obama keeps a Hanuman statuette always in his pocket to gain strength from Bajrang Bali Hanuman, ardent devotee of Sita Ram.
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  • Reviewed in India on 6 January 2023
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    Not sure the copy I received is original or not. Looking at the book cover it has white border at bottom and right side, a printing mistake or something else I am not sure only an expert can tell. Anyways the content in this book is amazing. I wish Nityanand ji has written this in hindi also.
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    Not sure the copy I recieved is original or not.

    Reviewed in India on 6 January 2023
    Not sure the copy I received is original or not. Looking at the book cover it has white border at bottom and right side, a printing mistake or something else I am not sure only an expert can tell. Anyways the content in this book is amazing. I wish Nityanand ji has written this in hindi also.
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  • Reviewed in India on 9 September 2020
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    Mahaviri is a Hindi commentary by Swami Ramabhadracharya on Tulasidasa's Hanuman-Chalisa, one of the most popular Hindu devotional hymns. This is an English translation of the Mahaviri.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars
    Although I was looking for the Hindi version still this was a good book to read

    Reviewed in India on 9 September 2020
    Mahaviri is a Hindi commentary by Swami Ramabhadracharya on Tulasidasa's Hanuman-Chalisa, one of the most popular Hindu devotional hymns. This is an English translation of the Mahaviri.
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  • Reviewed in India on 30 December 2015
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    I never knew real meaning behind Hanuman Chalisa verses. This book not only gives interpretation which other books have done in much simpler way but also tries to explain how original writer of Hanuman Chalisa - Tulsidas - may have tried to talk about through these verses. Also, talks about similar interpretations/ contradictions on similar verses in other holy books .

    Absolutely delightful book which encourages immerse into devotion for Lord Hanuman!
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  • Reviewed in India on 12 September 2017
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    Hanuman Chalisa brings peace in the midst of chaos. It fills my heart with hope in the storms of life. It is sublime. It is enriched with hues of humility, kindness, courage and devotion. It washes away the dirt accumulated in the mind. Authors and publishers have done a great job in portraying the glories of Lord Hanuman, Lord Rama, Lord Shiva and Mother Sita. The cover is resplendent and the book is a life long saviour. Kudos to the writer for exploring Hanuman Chalisa in depth and bringing out the ocean of devotion to the readers.
    11 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in India on 5 July 2016
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    This book has changed some of the ways in which I have seen Sri Hanuman Chalisa so far, and it has given me access to gudh rahasya of sacred book, it gives many support, encouragement, and insight. Definitely this book is unique in explaining text from Sanskrit Vyaakaran and fundamental Vedic Sangeet perspective.
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  • Reviewed in India on 29 March 2017
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    IT is a clear and simple translation of the Hanuman chalisa with Chalisa included. Seeing the author is young, it is a very good effort and service to his spiritual master

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  • Naren S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have for all Hanuman Bhaktas
    Reviewed in the United States on 31 July 2022
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    The author has given all Hanuman bhaktas a great gift by providing the depth of Sri Hanuman Chalisa in a very authentic yet accessible presentation.
  • Geoffroy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional document about the Hanuman Chalisa
    Reviewed in Canada on 24 April 2025
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    A must read for any Hanuman Chalisa singer or Hanuman devotee.
  • KGG
    5.0 out of 5 stars In-depth Chalisa explained
    Reviewed in the United States on 27 December 2018
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    Very detailed explanations of Shree Hanuman Chalisa. For people who want in-depth discussion on Chalisa - this is the book! Thank you Nityanand Misraji
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