People chant the Hanuman Chalisa to gain Lord Hanuman's blessings, which include divine protection from illness, fear, and adversity, the cultivation of strength and courage, and the attainment of success and inner peace. The act of chanting is a deeply devotional practice that fosters a connection with Lord Hanuman and his qualities of loyalty and humility, leading to personal transformation. Tulsidas, a devotee of Lord Rama, saw Hanuman as the ultimate symbol of service, loyalty, and strength. By writing the Hanuman Chalisa, he aimed to inspire others to emulate Hanuman's qualities and strengthen their devotion to Lord Rama.

After Hanuman declared that Rama and Sita were always in his heart, some mocked him, disbelieving the depth of his devotion.  To silence the doubters and prove his words, Hanuman, without hesitation, tore open his chest with his own hands. Inside his open chest, they saw painted images of Lord Rama and Sita, a testament to his complete and utter love for them.  Moved by this profound display of loyalty, Rama cured him of the wound and blessed him with immortality. The act serves as a powerful symbol of the spiritual belief that God can reside within the heart of a true devotee. 

In the Ramayana, Hanuman serves as Lord Rama's most devoted, courageous, and powerful ally, crucial in rescuing Sita from the demon king Ravana. His role includes being capable of flying across the ocean to Lanka to find Sita and flying with a mountain of healing herbs. He embodies selfless devotion, immense strength, keen wisdom and considerable divine powers. The traditional author of the Hindu epic Ramayana is the sage Valmiki. He wrote it to convey the essence of Vedic lessons and portray the ethical deeds of the prince Rama, serving as a guide for the common people by illustrating the triumph of dharma over immorality.