Two popular Hindu hymns, Hanuman Chalisa and Bajrang Baan, offer distinct approaches to venerating Lord Hanuman. The Chalisa, a 40-verse hymn, serves as a calming daily prayer for peace and strength.

Inspired by his six-year-old son’s curiosity and interest in learning the meaning of the Indian religious text, a Melbourne-based father has published a Hanuman Chalisa for kids in English.