श्री गणेश गिरिजा सुवन, मंगल मूल सुजान।
कहत अयोध्यादास तुम, देहु अभय वरदान॥
Shiv Chalisa
शिव चालीसा
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॥ Doha ॥
॥ Chaupai ॥
जय गिरिजा पति दीन दयाला।
सदा करत सन्तन प्रतिपाला॥
भाल चन्द्रमा सोहत नीके।
कानन कुण्डल नागफनी के॥
अंग गौर शिर गंग बहाये।
मुण्डमाल तन छार लगाये॥
वस्त्र खाल बाघम्बर सोहे।
छवि को देख नाग मुनि मोहे॥
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॥
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॥
त्रिपुरासुर सन युद्ध मचाई।
सबहिं कृपा कर लीन बचाई॥
किया तपहिं भागीरथ भारी।
पुरब प्रतिज्ञा तसु पुरारी॥
दानिन महं तुम सम कोउ नाहीं।
सेवक स्तुति करत सदाहीं॥
वेद नाम महिमा तव गाई।
अकथ अनादि भेद नहिं पाई॥
प्रगट उदधि मंथन में ज्वाला।
जरे सुरासुर भये विहाला॥
कीन्ह दया तहँ करी सहाई।
नीलकण्ठ तब नाम कहाई॥
पूजन रामचंद्र जब कीन्हा।
जीत के लंक विभीषण दीन्हा॥
सहस कमल में हो रहे धारी।
कीन्ह परीक्षा तबहिं पुरारी॥
एक कमल प्रभु राखेउ जोई।
कमल नयन पूजन चहं सोई॥
कठिन भक्ति देखी प्रभु शंकर।
भए प्रसन्न दिए इच्छित वर॥
जय जय जय अनंत अविनाशी।
करत कृपा सब के घटवासी॥
दुष्ट सकल नित मोहि सतावै ।
भ्रमत रहे मोहि चैन न आवै॥
त्राहि त्राहि मैं नाथ पुकारो।
यहि अवसर मोहि आन उबारो॥
लै त्रिशूल शत्रुन को मारो।
संकट से मोहि आन उबारो॥
मातु पिता भ्राता सब कोई।
संकट में पूछत नहिं कोई॥
स्वामी एक है आस तुम्हारी।
आय हरहु अब संकट भारी॥
धन निर्धन को देत सदाहीं।
जो कोई जांचे वो फल पाहीं॥
अस्तुति केहि विधि करौं तुम्हारी।
क्षमहु नाथ अब चूक हमारी॥
शंकर हो संकट के नाशन।
मंगल कारण विघ्न विनाशन॥
योगी यति मुनि ध्यान लगावैं।
नारद शारद शीश नवावैं॥
नमो नमो जय नमो शिवाय।
सुर ब्रह्मादिक पार न पाय॥
जो यह पाठ करे मन लाई।
ता पार होत है शम्भु सहाई॥
ॠनिया जो कोई हो अधिकारी।
पाठ करे सो पावन हारी॥
पुत्र हीन कर इच्छा कोई।
निश्चय शिव प्रसाद तेहि होई॥
पण्डित त्रयोदशी को लावे।
ध्यान पूर्वक होम करावे ॥
त्रयोदशी व्रत करै हमेशा।
तन नहीं ताके रहे कलेशा॥
धूप दीप नैवेद्य चढ़ावे।
शंकर सम्मुख पाठ सुनावे॥
जन्म जन्म के पाप नसावे।
अन्त धाम शिवपुर में पावे॥
कहैं अयोध्यादास आस तुम्हारी।
जानि सकल दुःख हरहु हमारी॥
॥ Doha ॥
नित्त नेम कर प्रातः ही, पाठ करौं चालीस।
तुम मेरी मनोकामना, पूर्ण करो जगदीश॥
मगसर छठि हेमन्त ॠतु, संवत चौसठ जान।
अस्तुति चालीसा शिवहि, पूर्ण कीन कल्याण॥
Highlights
Lord Shiva is regarded as the destroyer within the cycle of creation and a supremely benevolent deity, also known as Bholenath and Mahadev.
Reciting Shiv Chalisa on Mondays and during the month of Shravan is considered especially auspicious and rewarding.
The Chalisa describes Lord Shiva's form and his divine deeds — drinking poison during the churning of the ocean, and slaying demons like Tarakasura and Tripurasura.
Information
About Shiv Chalisa
Shiv Chalisa is a devotional composition dedicated to Lord Shiva, traditionally attributed to Ayodhyadas. Across forty verses, it describes Lord Shiva's divine form, his legendary deeds, and his boundless grace toward devotees. This Chalisa is extremely popular among Shiva devotees and is recited regularly.
What is Shiv Chalisa?
Shiv Chalisa is a poetic hymn that beautifully describes Lord Shiva's fair form, the crescent moon on his forehead, the serpent and garland of skulls around his neck, and his tiger-skin garment. It recounts famous stories such as his drinking of poison during the churning of the ocean (earning him the name Neelkanth), his destruction of demons like Tarakasura and Tripurasura, and the test of Lord Ram's devotion. It is believed that reciting this Chalisa with devotion removes troubles from a devotee's life.
Benefits of Shiv Chalisa
• It is believed that regular recitation removes life's troubles and obstacles.
• It is thought to bring mental peace and inner balance.
• It is believed to remove poverty and bring prosperity.
• It is said that those wishing for children receive Lord Shiva's grace.
• Reciting it on Mondays and during Shravan is considered a way to receive Lord Shiva's special blessings.
Best Time to Recite Shiv Chalisa
1. Reciting Shiv Chalisa daily after bathing in the morning is considered auspicious.
2. Monday is considered especially dear to Lord Shiva, so reciting it on this day is thought to be particularly fruitful.
3. Reciting it daily during the month of Shravan is considered extremely beneficial.
4. There is a tradition of reciting it along with a proper havan on the Trayodashi lunar day.
Lyrics and Notes
Shiv Chalisa's Hindi lyrics are read and heard by millions of devotees every day. Here we present the complete text of Shiv Chalisa along with its meaning, so devotees can not only recite it but also understand the meaning of each verse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Shiv Chalisa dedicated to?
Shiv Chalisa is dedicated to Lord Shiva, also known as Bholenath, Mahadev, and Shankar. The Chalisa describes his divine form and legendary deeds.
Who wrote Shiv Chalisa?
Shiv Chalisa is traditionally attributed to Ayodhyadas, whose name is mentioned in the closing verses of the Chalisa itself.
When should Shiv Chalisa be recited?
Reciting Shiv Chalisa on Mondays and during the month of Shravan is considered especially auspicious. Devotees can also recite it daily after bathing in the morning.
Why does Shiv Chalisa mention the churning of the ocean?
Shiv Chalisa describes how Lord Shiva drank the deadly poison that emerged during the churning of the ocean, which turned his throat blue and earned him the name Neelkanth. This is regarded as a symbol of his compassion and self-sacrifice.
Are there any rules for reciting Shiv Chalisa?
It is considered appropriate to bathe and wear clean clothes before reciting. Reciting with a calm mind and devotion is considered important, as it is believed to bring Lord Shiva's grace.
What are the benefits of reciting Shiv Chalisa?
It is believed that regularly reciting Shiv Chalisa removes troubles, poverty, and mental unrest from life. Devotees believe it also helps fulfill their heartfelt wishes.
Can women recite Shiv Chalisa?
Yes, Shiv Chalisa can be recited by all devotees, both men and women. There is no restriction based on gender.
Which demons are mentioned as being destroyed in Shiv Chalisa?
The Chalisa mentions demons such as Tarakasura, Jalandhar, and Tripurasura, who are described as having been destroyed by Lord Shiva's power.
How many times should Shiv Chalisa be recited?
Devotees may recite Shiv Chalisa once daily according to their faith and convenience, or 7, 11, or 21 times on special occasions.
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