The Shiv Chalisa is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva, a major deity in Hinduism. It contains forty verses and is often recited by devotees to honor Lord Shiva and seek his blessings.
Reciting the Shiv Chalisa helps to overcome difficulties and remove obstacles in life. Devotees believe it can ease their troubles and bring Lord Shiva’s grace.
It’s best to recite the Shiv Chalisa early in the morning after a bath. Many people choose to recite it on Mondays, during Maha Shivaratri, Pradosh Vrat, Trayodashi Vrat, and throughout the sacred month of Shrawan. The Shiv Chalisa is available here with an English translation for easier understanding.
Jai Ganesh Girija Suvan।
Mangal Mool Sujan॥
Kaahat Ayodhyadas tum।
Dehu abhay varadaan ॥
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 ॥
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 ॥
Devan Jabahin Jaay Pukaara।
Tab Hi Dukh Prabhu Aap Nivaara ॥
Kiya Upadrav Tarak Bhaari।
Devan Sab Mili Tumahin Juhari ॥
Turata Shadanana Apa Pathayau।
Lavanimesh Mahan Mari Girayau ॥
Aap Jalandhar Asur Sanhara।
Suyash Tumhar Vidit Sansara ॥
Tripurasur San Yuddh Machai।
Sabhin Kripa Kar Lin Bachai ॥
Kiya Tapahin Bhagirath Bhari।
Purb Pratijna Tasu Purari॥
Danin Mahin Tum Sam Koi Nahin।
Sevak Stuti Karat Sadahin ॥
Ved Nam Mahima Tav Gai।
Akath Anadi Bhed Nahin Pai॥
Prakati Udadhi Manthan Mein Jvala।
Jarat Surasur Bhae Vihala ॥
Kinhi Daya Tahan Kari Sahaai।
Nilakanth Tab Nam Kahaai ॥
Pujan Ramachandra Jab Kinha।
Jit Ke Lank Vibhishan Dinha ॥
Sahas Kamal Mein Ho Rahe Dhari।
Kinh Pariiksha Tabahin Purari ॥
Ek Kamal Prabhu Rakheu Joi।
Kamal Nayan Pujan Chahan Soi ॥
Kathin Bhakti Dekhi Prabhu Shankar।
Bhae Prasanna Diye Ichchhit Var ॥
Jai Jai Jai Anant Avinashi।
Karat Krupa Sab Ke Ghatvasi ॥
Dusht Sakal Nit Mohi Sataavai।
Bhramat Rahau Mohi Chain Na Avai ॥
Trahi Trahi Main Nath Pukaro।
Yehi Avasar Mohi An Ubaro ॥
Lai Trishul Shatrun Ko Maro।
Sankat Se Mohi An Ubaro ॥
Mat-Pita Bhrata Sab Hoi।
Sankat Mein Puchat Nahin Koi ॥
Swami Ek Hai As Tumhari।
Ay Haraahu Mam Sankat Bhari ॥
Dhan Nirdhan Ko Det Sada Hi।
Jo Koi Janche So Phal Pahi ॥
Astuti Kehi Vidhi Karain Tumhari।
Kshamahu Nath Ab Chuk Hamari ॥
Shankar Ho Sankat Ke Nashan।
Mangal Karan Vighn Vinashan ॥
Yogi Yati Muni Dhyan Lagavain।
Sharad Narad Shish Navavain ॥
Namo Namo Jai Namah Shivay।
Sur Brahmadik Par Na Pay ॥
Jo Yah Path Kare Man Lai।
Ta Par Hot Hai Shambhu Sahai ॥
Rniyan Jo Koi Ho Adhikari।
Path Kare So Pavan Hari ॥
Putra Hin Kar Iccha Joi।
Nischay Shiv Prasad Tehi Hoi ॥
Pandit Trayodashi Ko Lave।
Dhyan Purvak Hom Karave ॥
Trayodashi Vrat Karai Hamesha।
Take Tan Nahin Rahai Kalesha ॥
Dhup Dip Naivedya Chadhave।
Shankar Sammukh Path Sunave ॥
Janma Janma Ke Pap Nasave।
Ant Dham Shivpur Mein Pave ॥
Kahain Ayodhyadas As Tumhari।
Jani Sakal Dukh Harahu Hamari ॥
Nitt Nem Kar Pratah Hi।
Path Karaum Chalisa ॥
Tum Meri ॥।
Purn Karo Jagadish ॥
Margasirsh Chhathi Hemant Ritu।
Sanvat Chausath Jan ॥
Astuti Chalisa Shiva Hi।
Purn Kin Kalyan ॥
“Salutations to god Ganesha, the son of Girija (Parvati), who is the source of all auspiciousness and virtue. O Lord, Ayodhyadas (a devotee or poet), grant us your protection and blessings.”
“Victory to Girija’s Lord, the supporter of the destitute,
Who always protects the saints.”
“Adorned with the moon and with serpentine ear-rings,
He has the golden glow and wears the snake as a sacred ornament.”
“His body is fair, his head is bathed in the Ganges,
He wears a necklace of skulls and a sacred thread.”
“The clothes he wears are simple and he appears with a lion’s skin,
His form is such that even the serpent becomes enchanted.”
“The mother of maina holds him in affection,
His left side shows a unique grace.”
“Holding a trident, he exhibits a majestic form,
He always destroys his enemies.”
“Nandi and Ganesha are in his presence, like the lotus in the ocean,
So is his splendor.”
“Kartik, Shyam, and Ganraau—
None can describe his form fully.”
“When the gods call out to him,
He removes all sorrows.”
“He endured a great struggle,
The gods all offered their salutations.”
“He sent shadanana away immediately,
And greatly defeated the enemies.”
“You are the slayer of the demon Jalandhar,
And your glory is known throughout the world.”
“When Tripurasura started a war,
You saved all by your grace.”
“You fulfilled the promise made to Bhagirath,
And saved the ancients.”
“There is no one like you in generosity,
The devotees constantly praise you.”
“The Vedas sing your eternal glory,
The infinite and unchanging truth.”
“During the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan),
You endured the flame and became a refuge for the gods and demons.”
“With your compassion, you gave aid,
And the name Nilakantha was established.”
“When Rama worshipped you,
You helped him defeat Lanka and give Vibhishan the kingdom.”
“You remained in the lotus of a thousand petals,
And tested him before granting liberation.”
“O Lord, you protect the lotus of the heart,
And the lotus-eyed one always admires you.”
“Seeing the hardships of devotion, Lord Shankar,
You became pleased and granted desired boons.”
“Victory, victory, victory to the eternal and indestructible one,
Who grants grace and resides in all hearts.”
“The wicked continually trouble me,
I remain restless and cannot find peace.”
“O Lord, save me, for I call out to you,
Help me overcome this crisis.”
“With your trident, strike down my enemies,
Help me overcome this difficulty.”
“Neither my father, mother, nor brother come to my aid,
In this crisis, no one seeks me except you.”
“You are the only one who can help,
O Lord Shiva, please relieve my hardship.”
“You constantly support the rich and the poor alike,
Whoever seeks your aid will find their desires fulfilled.”
“How should one praise you?
Forgive, O Lord, any mistakes we have made.”
“Shankar, you Are the remover of all difficulties,
You are the bestower of welfare and the destroyer of obstacles.”
“Yogis, ascetics, and sages meditate on you,
While sharad, sage Narada, and the nine disciples seek You.”
“Salutations, salutations, victory to Shiva,
To whom even the gods and Brahma cannot compare.”
“Whoever recites this with devotion,
Will surely receive the support of Shambhu.”
“Whoever is indebted and desires a child,
Will certainly receive Shiva’s blessing.”
“On Trayodashi, the scholar performs,
The ritual with devotion.”
“Observing the Trayodashi fast,
No troubles remain.”
“Offer incense, light, and food to the deity,
And recite the path in front of Shankar.**
“All the sins of births will be erased,
And the final abode will be Shiva’s abode.”
“Thus, O Ayodhyadas, you have spoken,
we know that all our suffering will be relieved.”
“Let me do the morning prayers,
And recite the chalisa.
O Lord of the universe,
Fulfill my wishes.”
“In the month of Margasirsh, during the Chhath day, in the season of Hemant (winter),
On the twenty-fourth day of the lunar calendar,
This hymn (Astuti) known as the Shiva Chalisa,
Brings complete welfare and blessings.”
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