Chalisa · Hindi
श्री शिव चालीसा
Shiv Chalisa
The revered forty-verse hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva, invoking auspicious protection, peace, and spiritual liberation.
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॥ दोहा ॥ जय गणेश गिरिजा सुवन, मंगल मूल सुजान । कहत अयोध्यादास तुम, देहु अभय वरदान ॥
॥ चौपाई ॥ जय गिरिजापति दीनदयाला । सदा करत संतन प्रतिपाला ॥ भाल चन्द्रमा सोहत नीके । कानन कुण्डल नागफनी के ॥ अंग गौर शिर गंग बहाये । मुण्डमाल तन क्षार लगाये ॥ वस्त्र खाल बाघम्बर सोहे । छवि को देखि नाग मुनि मोहे ॥
मैना मातु की ह्वै दुलारी । बाम अंग सोहत छवि न्यारी ॥ कर त्रिशूल सोहत शुचि भालो । करत सदा शत्रुन क्षयकारो ॥ नन्दि गणेश सोहैं तहँ कैसे । सागर मध्य कमल हैं जैसे ॥ कार्तिक श्याम और गणराऊ । या छवि को कहि जात न काऊ ॥
देवन जबहीं जाय पुकारा । तब ही तुम प्रभु आपु सँभारा ॥ किया उपद्रव तारक भारी । देवन सब मिलि तुमहिं जुहारी ॥ तुरत षडानन आप पठायौ । लवनिमेष महँ मारि गिरायौ ॥ आप जलंधर असुर संहारा । सुयश तुम्हार विदित संसारा ॥
त्रिपुरासुर सन युद्ध मचाई । सबहिं कृपा करि लीन बचाई ॥ कियो तपहिं भागीरथ भारी । पुरब प्रतिज्ञा तासु पुरारी ॥ दानिन महँ तुम सम कोउ नाहीं । सेवक स्तुति करत सदाहीं ॥ वेद माहि महिमा तुम गाई । अकथ अनादि भेद नहिं पाई ॥
प्रगट उदधि मंथन में ज्वाला । जरत सुरासुर भये विहाला ॥ कीन्ह दया तहँ करी सहाई । नीलकण्ठ तब नाम कहाई ॥ पूजन रामचन्द्र जब कीन्हा । जीत के लंक विभीषण दीन्हा ॥ सहस कमल में हो रहे धारी । कीन्ह परीक्षा तबहिं पुरारी ॥
एक कमल प्रभु राखेउ गोई । कमल नयन पूजन चहं सोई ॥ कठिन भक्ति देखी प्रभु संकर । भये प्रसन्न दिये इच्छित वर ॥ जय जय जय कर्पूर सँवरानी । भवहारी मारन जन जानी ॥ कंसहि मारि जबहिं प्रभु आये । द्वारिका तब तुमहिं मनाये ॥
जो यह पाठ करे मन लाई । तापर होत शम्भु सहाई ॥ ऋद्धिसिद्धि ताके गृह आवै । कष्ट कलेश सकल मिटि जावै ॥ पुत्रहीन कर इच्छा कोई । निश्चय शिव प्रसाद तेहि होई ॥ पण्डित त्रयोदशी को लावे । ध्यानपूर्वक होम करावे ॥
त्रयोदशी व्रत करै हमेशा । तन नहिं ताके रहै कलेशा ॥ धूप दीप नैवेद्य चढ़ावै । शंकर सम्मुख पाठ सुनावे ॥ जन्म जन्म के पाप नसावै । अन्तवास शिवपुर में पावै ॥
॥ दोहा ॥ नित नेम कर प्रातः ही, पाठ करौं चालीस । तुम मेरी मनकामना, पूर्ण करो जगदीश ॥
Roman reading aid
॥ Doha ॥ Jai Ganesh Girija Suvan, Mangal Mula Sujan | Kahat Ayodhyadas Tum, Dehu Abhay Varadan || ॥ Chaupai ॥ Jai Girijapati Deen Dayala | Sada Karat Santan Pratipala || Bhal Chandrama Sohat Neeke | Kanan Kundal Nagaphani Ke || Ang Gaur Shir Gang Bahaye | Mundamal Tan Kshar Lagaye || Vastra Khal Baghambar Sohe | Chhavi Ko Dekhi Nag Muni Mohe || Maina Matu Ki Hvai Dulari | Bam Ang Sohat Chhavi Nyari || Kar Trishul Sohat Shuchi Bhalo | Karat Sada Shatrun Kshaykaro || Nandi Ganesh Sohain Tahan Kaise | Sagar Madhya Kamal Hain Jaise || Kartik Shyam Aur Ganraoo | Ya Chhavi Ko Kahi Jaat Na Kaaoo || Devan Jabahi Jaay Pukara | Tab Hi Tum Prabhu Aapu Sambhara || Kiya Upadrav Tarak Bhari | Devan Sab Mili Tumhin Juhari || Turat Shadanana Aap Pathayau | Lavnimesh Mahan Maari Girayau || Aap Jalandhar Asur Samhara | Suyash Tumhar Vidit Samsara || Tripurasur San Yuddh Machaee | Sabahin Kripa Kari Leen Bachaee || Kiyo Tapahin Bhagirath Bhari | Purab Pratigya Taasu Purari || Danin Mahan Tum Sam Kou Naahin | Sevak Stuti Karat Sadahin || Veda Maahi Mahima Tum Gaee | Akath Anaadi Bhed Nahin Paaee || Pragat Udadhi Manthan Mein Jwala | Jarat Surasur Bhaye Vihala || Keenh Daya Tahan Kari Sahayee | Neelkanth Tab Naam Kahayee || Poojan Ramchandra Jab Keenha | Jeet Ke Lank Vibhishan Deenha || Sahas Kamal Mein Ho Rahe Dhaari | Keenh Pareeksha Tabahin Purari || Ek Kamal Prabhu Rakheu Goee | Kamal Nayan Poojan Chahan Soee || Kathin Bhakti Dekhi Prabhu Sankar | Bhaye Prasanna Diye Ichchhit Var || Jai Jai Jai Karpoor Samvrani | Bhavahari Maaran Jan Jaani || Jo Yah Paath Kare Man Laaee | Taapar Hot Shambhu Sahayee || Riddhi Siddhi Taake Grih Aavai | Kasht Kalesh Sakal Miti Jaavai || Putraheen Kar Ichchha Koee | Nishchay Shiv Prasad Tehi Hoee || Pandit Trayodashi Ko Laave | Dhyanpoorvak Hom Karave || Trayodashi Vrat Karai Hamesha | Tan Nahin Taake Rahai Kalesha || Dhoop Deep Naivedya Chadhaave | Shankar Sammukh Paath Sunaave || Janma Janma Ke Paap Nasaavai | Antavaas Shivpur Mein Paavai || ॥ Doha ॥ Nit Nem Kar Praatah Hee, Paath Karau Chaalis | Tum Meree Man-kaamana, Poorn Karo Jagadeesh ||
English meaning
English Translation: Doha: Glory to Lord Ganesha, beloved son of Mother Girija (Parvati), source of auspiciousness and supreme wisdom! Ayodhyadas prays to You: bestow upon me the divine boon of absolute fearlessness! Chaupai: Victory to the Lord of Girija, merciful to the humble, eternal protector and nourisher of saintly souls! Upon Your forehead rests the crescent moon, while serpents coil gracefully in Your ear-rings! Your fair body is sanctified by the holy Ganga flowing from Your matted locks, wearing a garland of skulls and holy ashes! Draped in the sacred tiger-skin, Your majestic appearance enchants both celestial serpents and revered sages! Beside You shines Mother Parvati, beloved daughter of Queen Maina, gracing Your left side in divine beauty! In Your holy hand gleams the trident, which destroys all negative forces and afflictions! Nandi and Ganesha stand before You like celestial lotus blossoms in an ocean of grace! Kartikeya and all divine attendants add to the glory of this incomparable vision! Whenever the gods called upon You in distress, You sheltered and preserved the worlds; When demon Taraka caused havoc, You sent Lord Kartikeya who vanquished him in a fraction of a second! You destroyed the haughty demon Jalandhara, and Your eternal fame is celebrated throughout the universe! When Tripurasura waged war against heaven, Your compassionate power rescued creation! When Bhagiratha undertook rigorous austerities, You caught the descending Ganga and fulfilled his sacred vow! Among generous givers of boons, none equals You; Your devoted servants sing Your praise day and night! The Vedas sing of Your supreme majesty, calling You unfathomable, beginningless, and boundless! When the ocean was churned and deadly poison (Halahala) emerged, threatening all life, You consumed the venom out of boundless compassion, becoming revered as Neelkantha (the blue-throated Lord)! When Lord Ramachandra worshipped You before the battle of Lanka, You blessed Him with victory and installed Vibhishana upon the throne! When Rama offered a thousand lotus blossoms and one was hidden to test his devotion, Rama prepared to offer his lotus-eye, Delighted by his pure devotion, You appeared and granted his heart's desire! Whoever recites this Shiv Chalisa with focused mind receives Lord Shiva's divine grace; Spiritual wisdom and abundance fill their home, and all suffering dissolves! The childless receive virtuous children through Shiva's blessings; Observing the sacred Trayodashi fast and offering worship before Lord Shiva cleanses sins of countless lifetimes, leading to Shiva's supreme realm! Doha: Every morning with devotion, I recite these forty verses; O Lord of the Universe, fulfill the righteous longings of my heart! Devotional Significance: Shiv Chalisa is among the most widely chanted devotional prayers across India, invoking Lord Shiva as the benevolent Ashutosh (easily pleased) who removes ignorance, fear, and karmic burdens.