Chalisa · Hindi
श्री गणेश चालीसा
Ganesh Chalisa
The sacred forty verses dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of all obstacles, bestower of intellect, auspicious beginnings, and wisdom.
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॥ दोहा ॥ जय गणपति सदगुण सदन, कविवर बदन कृपाल । विघ्न हरण मंगल करण, जय जय गिरिजालाल ॥
॥ चौपाई ॥ जय जय जय गणपति गणराजू । मंगल भरण करण शुभ काजू ॥ जय गजबदन सदन सुखदाता । विश्व विनायक बुद्धि विधाता ॥ वक्रतुण्ड शुचि शुण्ड सुहावन । तिलक त्रिपुण्ड भाल मन भावन ॥ राजत मणि मुक्तन उर माला । स्वर्ण मुकुट शिर नयन विशाला ॥
पुस्तक पाणि कुठार त्रिशूलं । मोदक भोग सुगन्धित फूलं ॥ सुन्दर पीताम्बर तन साजे । चरण पादुका मुनि मन राजे ॥ धनि शिव सुवन षडानन भ्राता । गौरी ललन विश्व विख्याता ॥ ऋद्धि सिद्धि तव चँवर ढुलावे । मूषक वाहन सोह सुहावे ॥
कार्तिक संग जबहिं तुम धाए । परिक्रमा करि प्रथमहिं आए ॥ माता पिता चरण चित लीना । प्रथम पूज्य पद प्रभु तुम दीना ॥ सकल देव मिलि कीन्ह बड़ाई । त्रिभुवन में तव कीर्ति बढ़ाई ॥ असुर निकंदन संकट हारी । भक्त जनों के काज संवारी ॥
जो नर नेम करै यह पाठा । ताके मिटैं सकल भव ठाठा ॥ विद्या बुद्धि तेज बल पावै । विघ्न व्याधि सब दूर नशावै ॥ गणपति की जो स्तुति गावै । सुख सम्पति घर माहिं समावै ॥
॥ दोहा ॥ विघ्न हरण मंगल करण, संकट हरण गणेश । हृदय वास कीजै सदा, गौरी पुत्र महेश ॥
Roman reading aid
॥ Doha ॥ Jai Ganpati Sadguna Sadan, Kavivar Badan Kripal | Vighna Haran Mangal Karan, Jai Jai Girijalal || ॥ Chaupai ॥ Jai Jai Jai Ganpati Ganraju | Mangal Bharan Karan Shubh Kaaju || Jai Gajbadan Sadan Sukhdata | Vishwa Vinayak Buddhi Vidhata || Vakratunda Shuchi Shund Suhavan | Tilak Tripund Bhal Man Bhaavan || Rajat Mani Muktan Ur Mala | Swarna Mukut Shir Nayan Vishala || Pustak Paani Kuthar Trishoolam | Modak Bhog Sugandhit Phoolam || Sundar Peetambar Tan Saaje | Charan Paduka Muni Man Raaje || Dhani Shiv Suvan Shadanana Bhrata | Gauri Lalan Vishwa Vikhyata || Riddhi Siddhi Tav Chanvar Dhulave | Mooshak Vahan Soh Suhave || Kartik Sang Jabahin Tum Dhaaye | Parikrama Kari Prathamahin Aaye || Maata Pita Charan Chit Leena | Pratham Poojya Pad Prabhu Tum Deena || Sakal Deva Mili Keenh Badaaee | Tribhuvan Mein Tav Keerti Badhaaee || Asur Nikandan Sankat Haari | Bhakt Janon Ke Kaaj Samvaari || Jo Nar Nem Karai Yah Paatha | Taake Mitain Sakal Bhav Thaatha || Vidya Buddhi Tej Bal Paavai | Vighna Vyadhi Sab Door Nashaavai || Ganpati Ki Jo Stuti Gaavai | Sukh Sampati Ghar Maahin Samaavai || ॥ Doha ॥ Vighna Haran Mangal Karan, Sankat Haran Ganesh | Hriday Vaas Keejai Sada, Gauri Putra Mahesh ||
English meaning
English Translation: Doha: Glory to Lord Ganapati, abode of noble virtues, graceful in speech and boundless in mercy! Remover of obstacles, source of auspiciousness, victory to the beloved son of Girija! Chaupai: Victory to Ganapati, ruler of all celestial hosts, who fills life with auspiciousness and guides noble endeavors! Victory to the elephant-faced Lord who brings joy, the universal guide and orchestrator of wisdom! With a graceful curved trunk, adorned with the sacred tripundra mark upon His forehead; Wearing a radiant garland of gems and pearls upon His chest, a golden crown upon His head, and compassionate eyes! Holding scriptures, the battle axe, and trident, delighting in offerings of fragrant flowers and sweet modakas! Draped in luminous yellow silk robes, His holy sandals revere the hearts of meditating sages! Blessed son of Lord Shiva, brother of Kartikeya, child of Mother Gauri, famous across the universe! Riddhi and Siddhi fan You with celestial whisks, while Your vehicle, the mouse, adds to Your divine presence! When You raced with Kartikeya to circle the cosmos, You circled Your divine parents with pure devotion; Honoring Mother and Father as the entire cosmos, You were awarded the foremost place of worship before all gods! All deities unite in singing Your praise, celebrating Your glory across all three realms! Vanquisher of demonic negativity and dispeller of distress, You accomplish all noble works of devotees! Whoever recites this prayer with discipline is freed from material and spiritual obstacles; Attaining wisdom, intellect, brilliance, and strength, all illness and hardship flee far away! Whoever sings the praises of Ganapati welcomes peace, abundance, and auspicious harmony into their home! Doha: Remover of obstacles, Creator of auspiciousness, Dispeller of distress, O Lord Ganesha! Reside forever in the temple of my heart, O beloved son of Gauri and Shiva! Devotional Significance: Ganesh Chalisa is the universally recited hymn before starting any new venture, building, study, or festival, invoking Lord Ganesha's presence to dissolve hindrances.