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the words, the pronunciation, and the inflection. Reading it without hearing it is
just about impossible, as the Sanskrit language is based on the vibration of
sound. There are many more letters and sounds in the Sanskrit language than
there are in English.)
All letters are pronounced. You sing every letter that is there. The syllable
generally ends with a vowel. Pronounce the consonant and the vowel together,
the next syllable being either a consonant and vowel or just a vowel. These are
the vowels as pronounced in Spanish, Italian, or Latin languages. This alliteration
is taken from the Arati books produced in India, with as close approximation as is
possible.
A guide to pronunciation of vowels is as follows from mid-western American
accent:
a as the vowel sound in cut, when held longer a as in cot
e as the vowel sound in play
i as the vowel sound in sit, when held longer as in we
o as the vowel sound in go,
u as the vowel sound in do, when held longer as in zoo
Hanuman Chalisa
Doha
Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raja,
Nij Mana Mukura Sudhar,
Varano Raghuvar Vimal Jasu,
Jo Dayak Phal Chaar.
Budhi Heen Tanu Janike,
Sumiro Pawan Kumar,
Bala Budhi Vidya Dehu Mohi,
Harahu Kalesh Vikar
Chopai
Jai Hanuman Gyana Guna Sagar,
Jai Kapees Teehu Loka Ujagaar.
Doha
Pavan Tanaya, Sankata Haran,
Mangala Murati Roop,
Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit,
Hriday Basahu Surabhoop.
Bolo Siyavara Ramchandra Ki, Jai!
Pavanasuta Hanuman Ki, Jai!