Vishnu Chalisa

विष्णु चालीसा

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Doha

विष्णु सुनिए विनय, सेवक की चितलाय।

कीरत कुछ वर्णन करूँ, दीजै ज्ञान बताय॥

Chaupai

नमो विष्णु भगवान खरारी।

कष्ट नशावन अखिल बिहारी॥ १॥

प्रबल जगत में शक्ति तुम्हारी।

त्रिभुवन फैल रही उजियारी॥ २॥

सुन्दर रूप मनोहर सूरत।

सरल स्वभाव मोहनी मूरत॥ ३॥

तन पर पीताम्बर अति सोहत।

बैजन्ती माला मन मोहत॥ ४॥

शंख चक्र कर गदा बिराजे।

देखत दैत्य असुर दल भाजे॥ ५॥

सत्य धर्म मद लोभ न गाजे।

काम क्रोध मद लोभ न छाजे॥ ६॥

संतभक्त सज्जन मनरंजन।

दनुज असुर दुष्ट दल गंजन॥ ७॥

सुख उपजाय कष्ट सब भंजन।

दोष मिटाय करत जन सज्जन॥ ८॥

पाप काट भव सिन्धु उतारण।

कष्ट नाशकर भक्त उबारण॥ ९॥

करत अनेक रूप प्रभु धारण।

केवल आप भक्ति के कारण॥ १०॥

धरणि धेनु बन तुमहिं पुकारा।

तब तुम रूप राम का धारा॥ ११॥

भार उतार असुर दल मारा।

रावण आदिक को संहारा॥ १२॥

आप वाराह रूप बनाया।

हिरण्याक्ष को मार गिराया॥ १३॥

धर मत्स्य तन सिन्धु बनाया।

चौदह रतनन को निकलाया॥ १४॥

अमिलख असुरन द्वन्द मचाया।

रूप मोहिनी आप दिखाया॥ १५॥

देवन को अमृत पान कराया।

असुरन को छवि से बहलाया॥ १६॥

कूर्म रूप धर सिन्धु मझाया।

मन्द्राचल गिरि तुरत उठाया॥ १७॥

शंकर का तुम फन्द छुड़ाया।

भस्मासुर को रूप दिखाया॥ १८॥

वेदन को जब असुर डुबाया।

कर प्रबंध उन्हें ढूँढवाया॥ १९॥

मोहित बनकर खलहि नचाया।

उसही कर से भस्म कराया॥ २०॥

असुर जलंधर अति बलदाई।

शंकर से उन कीन्ह लड़ाई॥ २१॥

हार पार शिव सकल बनाई।

कीन सती से छल खल जाई॥ २२॥

सुमिरन कीन तुम्हें शिवरानी।

बतलाई सब विपत कहानी॥ २३॥

तब तुम बने मुनीश्वर ज्ञानी।

वृन्दा की सब सुरति भुलानी॥ २४॥

देखत तीन दनुज शैतानी।

वृन्दा आय तुम्हें लपटानी॥ २५॥

हो स्पर्श धर्म क्षति मानी।

हना असुर उर शिव शैतानी॥ २६॥

तुमने ध्रुव प्रहलाद उबारे।

हिरणाकुश आदिक खल मारे॥ २७॥

गणिका और अजामिल तारे।

बहुत भक्त भव सिन्धु उतारे॥ २८॥

हरहु सकल संताप हमारे।

कृपा करहु हरि सिरजन हारे॥ २९॥

देखहुँ मैं निज दर्श तुम्हारे।

दीन बन्धु भक्तन हितकारे॥ ३०॥

चहत आपका सेवक दर्शन।

करहु दया अपनी मधुसूदन॥ ३१॥

जानूं नहीं योग्य जप पूजन।

होय यज्ञ स्तुति अनुमोदन॥ ३२॥

शीलदया संतोष सुलक्षण।

विदित नहीं व्रतबोध विलक्षण॥ ३३॥

करहुँ आपका किस विधि पूजन।

कुमति विलोक होत दुख भीषण॥ ३४॥

करहुँ प्रणाम कौन विधि-सुमिरण।

कौन भांति मैं करहुँ समर्पण॥ ३५॥

सुर मुनि करत सदा सेवकाई।

हर्षित रहत परम गति पाई॥ ३६॥

दीन दुखिन पर सदा सहाई।

निज जन जान लेव अपनाई॥ ३७॥

पाप दोष संताप नशाओ।

भव बन्धन से मुक्त कराओ॥ ३८॥

सुत संपत्ति दे सुख उपजाओ।

निज चरणन का दास बनाओ॥ ३९॥

निगम सदा ये विनय सुनावै।

पढ़ै सुनै सो जन सुख पावै॥ ४०॥

Doha

इति श्री विष्णु चालीसा

भक्ति भाव से जो पढ़े, श्रीहरि कृपा पावै॥

Highlights

Lord Vishnu is regarded as the preserver of the universe, one of the Trimurti, believed to bring peace and balance into his devotees' lives.

Reciting Vishnu Chalisa on Thursdays and on Ekadashi is considered especially auspicious and fruitful.

The Chalisa describes Lord Vishnu's ten avatars and his form resting upon Sheshnag in the Ksheersagar.

Information

About Vishnu Chalisa

Vishnu Chalisa is a traditional devotional composition dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the universe. Across forty verses, it beautifully describes his divine form, his deeds, and his grace. Lord Vishnu, regarded as the preserver among the Trimurti, is the husband of Maa Lakshmi and is depicted resting upon Sheshnag, and this Chalisa has been recited with devotion by generations of devotees.

What is Vishnu Chalisa?

Vishnu Chalisa is a poetic hymn describing Lord Vishnu's ten avatars — Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parashurama, Rama, Krishna, Buddha, and Kalki. It reflects his power to sustain creation and his resolve to protect dharma. It is believed that reciting this Chalisa with devotion brings peace, balance, and protection into a devotee's life.

Benefits of Vishnu Chalisa

• It is believed that regular recitation maintains peace and balance in life. • It is believed to offer protection from troubles and negative energies. • It is thought to increase happiness and prosperity within the family. • It is said to bring mental stability and self-confidence. • Reciting it on Ekadashi is considered a way to receive the Lord's special grace.

Best Time to Recite Vishnu Chalisa

1. Reciting Vishnu Chalisa in the early morning on Thursdays is considered extremely auspicious. 2. Reciting it on Ekadashi is considered especially fruitful. 3. It is considered appropriate to recite it after bathing, with a clean mind and clothes. 4. It can also be recited during the evening aarti.

Lyrics and Notes

Vishnu Chalisa's Hindi lyrics are read and heard by millions of devotees every day. Here we present the complete text of Vishnu 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 Vishnu Chalisa dedicated to?

Vishnu Chalisa is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the universe, known as one of the Trimurti and the husband of Maa Lakshmi. The Chalisa describes his divine form and deeds.

When should Vishnu Chalisa be recited?

Reciting Vishnu Chalisa on Thursdays and on Ekadashi is considered especially auspicious. Devotees can also recite it daily after bathing.

Are there any rules for reciting Vishnu 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 the Lord's grace.

Which avatars of Vishnu are mentioned in the Chalisa?

The Chalisa mentions Lord Vishnu's ten avatars — Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parashurama, Rama, Krishna, Buddha, and Kalki.

Are Vishnu Chalisa and Vishnu Sahasranama the same?

No, they are different compositions. Vishnu Sahasranama is a Sanskrit collection of a thousand names of the Lord, while Vishnu Chalisa is a shorter, simpler devotional hymn in Hindi that ordinary devotees can easily understand and recite.

What are the benefits of reciting Vishnu Chalisa?

It is believed that regularly reciting Vishnu Chalisa brings peace, protection, mental balance, and prosperity into a devotee's life.

Who wrote Vishnu Chalisa?

Vishnu Chalisa is a traditional devotional composition without a single, definitively documented author. It has reached devotees over centuries through oral and written tradition.

How many times should Vishnu Chalisa be recited?

Devotees may recite Vishnu Chalisa once daily according to their faith and convenience, or 7 or 11 times on special occasions such as Ekadashi.