Shiv Chalisa is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Santana Dharma. It consists of forty verses (chalisa), written in the Hindi language. The chalisa is structured in a poetic format and is widely recited by devotees as a way to praise and seek blessings from Lord Shiva.
Devotees recite Shiv Chalisa regularly to eliminate the difficulties and obstacles that arise in their lives. By reciting Shiv Chalisa, you can alleviate your sorrows and attain the boundless grace of Lord Shiva.
The best time to recite Shiv Chalisa early in the morning after taking a bath. Devotees often recite Shiv Chalisa on Mondays, Maha Shivaratri, Pradosh Vrat, Trayodashi Vrat, and during the sacred month of Shrawan.
Shri Shiv Chalisa Lyrics in Hindi
॥ दोहा ॥
जय गणेश गिरिजा सुवन, मंगल मूल सुजान । कहत अयोध्यादास तुम, देहु अभय वरदान ॥
॥ चौपाई ॥
जय गिरिजा पति दीन दयाला । सदा करत सन्तन प्रतिपाला ॥ भाल चन्द्रमा सोहत नीके । कानन कुण्डल नागफनी के ॥ अंग गौर शिर गंग बहाये । मुण्डमाल तन क्षार लगाए ॥ वस्त्र खाल बाघम्बर सोहे । छवि को देखि नाग मन मोहे ॥ 4 मैना मातु की हवे दुलारी । बाम अंग सोहत छवि न्यारी ॥ कर त्रिशूल सोहत छवि भारी । करत सदा शत्रुन क्षयकारी ॥ नन्दि गणेश सोहै तहँ कैसे । सागर मध्य कमल हैं जैसे ॥ कार्तिक श्याम और गणराऊ । या छवि को कहि जात न काऊ ॥ 8 देवन जबहीं जाय पुकारा । तब ही दुख प्रभु आप निवारा ॥ किया उपद्रव तारक भारी । देवन सब मिलि तुमहिं जुहारी ॥ तुरत षडानन आप पठायउ । लवनिमेष महँ मारि गिरायउ ॥ आप जलंधर असुर संहारा । सुयश तुम्हार विदित संसारा ॥ 12 त्रिपुरासुर सन युद्ध मचाई । सबहिं कृपा कर लीन बचाई ॥ किया तपहिं भागीरथ भारी । पुरब प्रतिज्ञा तासु पुरारी ॥ दानिन महँ तुम सम कोउ नाहीं । सेवक स्तुति करत सदाहीं ॥ वेद नाम महिमा तव गाई। अकथ अनादि भेद नहिं पाई ॥ 16 प्रकटी उदधि मंथन में ज्वाला । जरत सुरासुर भए विहाला ॥ कीन्ही दया तहं 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 ॥ 20 एक कमल प्रभु राखेउ जोई । कमल नयन पूजन चहं सोई ॥ कठिन भक्ति देखी प्रभु शंकर । भए प्रसन्न दिए इच्छित वर ॥ जय जय जय अनन्त अविनाशी । करत कृपा सब के घटवासी ॥ दुष्ट सकल नित मोहि सतावै । भ्रमत रहौं मोहि चैन न आवै ॥ 24 त्राहि त्राहि मैं नाथ पुकारो । येहि अवसर मोहि आन उबारो ॥ लै त्रिशूल शत्रुन को मारो । संकट से मोहि आन उबारो ॥ मात-पिता भ्राता सब होई । संकट में पूछत नहिं कोई ॥ स्वामी एक है आस तुम्हारी । आय हरहु मम संकट भारी ॥ 28 धन निर्धन को देत सदा हीं । जो कोई जांचे सो फल पाहीं ॥ अस्तुति केहि विधि करैं तुम्हारी । क्षमहु नाथ अब चूक हमारी ॥ शंकर हो संकट के नाशन । मंगल कारण विघ्न विनाशन ॥ योगी यति मुनि ध्यान लगावैं । शारद नारद शीश नवावैं ॥ 32 नमो नमो जय नमः शिवाय । सुर ब्रह्मादिक पार न पाय ॥ जो यह पाठ करे मन लाई । ता पर होत है शम्भु सहाई ॥ ॠनियां जो कोई हो अधिकारी । पाठ करे सो पावन हारी ॥ पुत्र हीन कर इच्छा जोई । निश्चय शिव प्रसाद तेहि होई ॥ 36 पण्डित त्रयोदशी को लावे । ध्यान पूर्वक होम करावे ॥ त्रयोदशी व्रत करै हमेशा । ताके तन नहीं रहै कलेशा ॥ धूप दीप नैवेद्य चढ़ावे । शंकर सम्मुख पाठ सुनावे ॥ जन्म जन्म के पाप नसावे । अन्त धाम शिवपुर में पावे ॥ 40 कहैं अयोध्यादास आस तुम्हारी । जानि सकल दुःख हरहु हमारी ॥
॥ दोहा ॥
नित्त नेम कर प्रातः ही,
पाठ करौं चालीसा ।
तुम मेरी मनोकामना,
पूर्ण करो जगदीश ॥
मगसर छठि हेमन्त ॠतु,
संवत चौसठ जान ।
अस्तुति चालीसा शिवहि,
पूर्ण कीन कल्याण ॥
Shiv Chalisa Lyrics in English
॥ Doha ॥
Jai Ganesh Girija Suvan, Mangal Mool Sujan. Kaahat Ayodhyadas tum, Dehu abhay varadaan ॥
॥ Chaupai ॥
Jai Girija Pati Deen Dayala, Sada Karat Santan Pratipala ॥ Bhaal Chandrama Sohat Neekae, Kanan Kundal Naga-phani ke ॥ Ang Gaur Shir Gang Bahaaye, Mundmaal Tan Kshar Lagaaye ॥ Vastra Khaal Baaghmbar Sohe, Chhavi Ko Dekhi Naag Man Mohe ॥ 4 Maina Maatu Ki Have Dulaari, Baam Anga Sohat Chhavi Nyaari ॥ Kar Trishool Sohat Chhavi Bhaari, Karat Sada Shatrun Kshayakaari ॥ Nandi Ganesh Sohain Tahan Kaise, Saagar Madhya Kamal Hain Jaise ॥ Kartik Shyam Aur Ganraau, Ya Chhavi Ko Kahi Jaat Na Kaau ॥ 8 Devan Jabahin Jaay Pukaara, Tab Hi Dukh Prabhu Aap Nivaara ॥ Kiya Upadrav Tārak Bhaari, Devan Sab Mili Tumahin Juhāri ॥ Turata Shadānana Apa Pathāyau, Lavanimesh Mahan Māri Girāyau ॥ Aap Jalāndhar Asur Sanhāra, Suyash Tumhār Vidit Sansāra ॥ 12 Tripurāsur San Yuddh Machāī, Sabhin Kripā Kar Līn Bachāī ॥ Kiya Tapahin Bhāgīrath Bhārī, Purb Pratijñā Tāsu Purārī ॥ Dānin Mahin Tum Sam Koi Nāhīn, Sevak Stuti Karat Sadāhīn ॥ Ved Nām Mahimā Tav Gāī, Akath Anādi Bhed Nahin Pāī ॥ 16 Prakatī Udadhi Manthan Mein Jvālā, Jarat Surāsur Bhae Vihālā ॥ Kīnhī Dayā Tahan Karī Sahaāī, Nīlakanth Tab Nām Kahaāī ॥ Pūjan Rāmachandra Jab Kīnhā, Jīt Ke Lank Vibhīshan Dīnhā ॥ Sahas Kamal Mein Ho Rahe Dhārī, Kīnh Pariikshā Tabahin Purārī ॥ 20 Ek Kamal Prabhu Rākheu Joi, Kamal Nayan Pūjan Chahan Soi ॥ Kathin Bhakti Dekhī Prabhu Shankar, Bhae Prasanna Diye Ichchhit Var ॥ Jai Jai Jai Anant Avināshī, Karat Krupā Sab Ke Ghatvāsī ॥ Dusht Sakal Nit Mohi Sataāvai, Bhramat Rahau Mohi Chain Na Āvai ॥ 24 Trāhi Trāhi Main Nāth Pukāro, Yehi Avasar Mohi Ān Ubaro ॥ Lai Trishūl Shatrūn Ko Māro, Sankat Se Mohi Ān Ubaro ॥ Māt-Pitā Bhrātā Sab Hoī, Sankat Mein Pūchat Nahīn Koi ॥ Swāmī Ek Hai Ās Tumhārī, Āy Haraahu Mam Sankat Bhārī ॥ 28 Dhan Nirdhan Ko Det Sadā Hī, Jo Koi Jānche So Phal Pāhī ॥ Astuti Kehi Vidhi Karain Tumhārī, Kshamahu Nāth Ab Chūk Hamārī ॥ Shankar Ho Sankat Ke Nāshan, Mangal Kāran Vighn Vināshan ॥ Yogi Yati Muni Dhyan Lagāvain, Shārad Nārad Shīsh Navāvain ॥ 32 Namo Namo Jai Namah Shivāy, Sur Brahmādik Pār Na Pāy ॥ Jo Yah Pāth Kare Man Lāī, Tā Par Hot Hai Shambhu Sahāī ॥ Ṛniyān Jo Koi Ho Adhikārī, Pāth Kare So Pāvan Hārī ॥ Putra Hīn Kar Icchā Joi, Nischay Shiv Prasād Tehi Hoī ॥ 36 Paṇḍit Trayodashī Ko Lāve, Dhyan Pūrvak Hom Karāve ॥ Trayodashī Vrat Karai Hameshā, Tāke Tan Nahīn Rahai Kaleshā ॥ Dhūp Dīp Naivedya Chadhāve, Shankar Sammukh Pāth Sunāve ॥ Janma Janma Ke Pāp Nasāve, Ant Dhām Shivpur Mein Pāve ॥ 40 Kahain Ayodhyādās Ās Tumhārī, Jāni Sakal Dukh Harahu Hamārī ॥
॥ Doha ॥
Nitt Nem Kar Prātaḥ Hī, Pāth Karauṁ Chālīsā । Tum Merī Manokāmanā, Pūrn Karo Jagadīsh ॥ Margasirsh Chhathi Hemant Ṛitu, Sanvat Chausath Jān । Astuti Chālīsā Shiva Hi, Pūrn Kīn Kalyān ॥
Meaning of Shri Shiv Chalisa
Doha
Victory to Shri Ganesh, son of Goddess Girija, The auspicious root and the well-learned one. Ayodhyadas proclaims, “Grant me the gift of fearlessness.”
Chaupai
Victory to the husband of Girija, the compassionate Lord. He always protects and nurtures his devotees and children. With a crescent moon adorning his forehead, And earrings made of snakes’ hoods. His body covered in holy ash (bhasma), With the sacred river Ganga flowing from his matted locks. He wears tiger skin as clothing, His divine form captivates the minds of snakes.
The mother bird Maina desires his affection, His left side adorns an enchanting form. He holds a trident in his hand, a symbol of power, Always destroying the enemies. Nandi and Ganesh are seated beside him, Just as a lotus resides in the middle of the ocean. Kartik, Shyam, and Ganarau, No one can accurately describe this divine form.
Whenever the gods call out to him in distress, Lord Shiva immediately removes their sorrows. During the great turmoil caused by Tarakasura, All the gods turned to you for help. Immediately, you sent the six-faced Kartikeya into battle, And in a fraction of a second, you destroyed the enemy. You defeated the demon Jaladhar, Your fame is known throughout the world.
You engaged in battle with the demon Tripurasura, And showered your grace upon all, saving them. You performed rigorous penance, O Bhagiratha, And fulfilled your promise by bringing the sacred river Ganga to Earth. There is no one as generous as you, Your devotees always praise and serve you. The Vedas sing your divine glory, The unfathomable and timeless secrets are beyond comprehension.
During the churning of the ocean, A blazing fire emerged, causing chaos among the gods and demons. You showed mercy and came to their aid, And henceforth, you were known as Neelkanth (the one with a blue throat). When Lord Rama worshiped you, You blessed Vibhishan and aided in the victory over Lanka. You held the entire universe within a lotus-shaped vessel, And thus, you were tested and emerged victorious.
Lord, please protect me like a single lotus petal, I worship your lotus eyes with devotion. Observing my ardent devotion, Lord Shankar, You became pleased and granted my desired blessings. Victory, victory, victory to the infinite and imperishable Lord, Who bestows his grace upon all beings. All wickedness constantly troubles me, I wander aimlessly without finding solace.
Save me, O Lord, save me, Now is the time to uplift and rescue me. Take your trident and strike down the enemies, Free me from this distress. Mother, father, and brother may be there, But no one inquires about my troubles. You are my only hope, O Lord, Come quickly and alleviate my burdensome sorrows.
You always grant wealth to the impoverished, Whoever seeks you receives abundant rewards. In what way can I offer praise to you? Forgive our mistakes, O Lord. O Shankar, you are the destroyer of troubles, The cause of auspiciousness and the remover of obstacles. Yogis, ascetics, and sages meditate upon you, Sharada, Narada, and the heads of nine sages bow to you.
I bow to you repeatedly, victory to you, O Lord Shiva, Even the gods and Brahma cannot comprehend your true essence. Whoever recites this with a focused mind, Attains the support and assistance of Lord Shiva. Regardless of one’s social status or authority, By reciting this, they attain purity and victory. Even those who are childless and yearning for desires, Will surely receive blessings through the grace of Lord Shiva.
The learned ones observe the Trayodashi (thirteenth lunar day) fast, They meditate and perform the sacred fire ceremony. They observe the Trayodashi fast regularly, So that their bodies remain free from afflictions. They offer incense, lamps, and food offerings, And recite the Chalisa in front of Lord Shiva. The sins of many lifetimes are washed away, And they attain the ultimate abode of Lord Shiva. Ayodhyadas proclaims, “I seek refuge in you, O Lord, Knowing that you can eradicate all my sorrows.”
Doha
Every morning, I devoutly perform worship, Reciting the Chalisa. O Lord, fulfill my desires, And bring completeness to the world, O Jagadish (Master of the Universe).
