Vishnu Chalisa — Complete Lyrics

विष्णु चालीसा

Sanskrit text with English transliteration and translation

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Verse 1

जय जगदीश हरे प्रभु जय जगदीश हरे। ब्रह्मा रुद्र सनातन तुम परमेश्वर॥

Jai Jagdish Hare Prabhu Jai Jagdish Hare Brahma Rudra Sanatan Tum Parmeshwar

Victory to the Lord of the universe, O Hari! You are Brahma, Rudra, the eternal one, the Supreme Lord.

Verse 2

समुद्र मन्थन में जब गरल भयंकर आया। सब देवता विकल भए तब आपने बचाया॥

Samudra Manthan Mein Jab Garal Bhayankar Aaya Sab Devta Vikal Bhaye Tab Aapne Bachaya

When during the churning of the ocean the terrible poison emerged, all the gods were distraught — then you saved them.

Verse 3

मत्स्य रूप धरि आपने जल प्रलय से तारा। कूर्म रूप धरि पृथ्वी का बोझ संभारा॥

Matsya Roop Dhari Aapne Jal Pralay Se Tara Kurma Roop Dhari Prithvi Ka Bojh Sambhara

In the form of Matsya (fish), you saved from the great flood. In the form of Kurma (tortoise), you bore the weight of the earth.

Verse 4

वाराह रूप धरि धरा हिरण्याक्ष संहारा। नरसिंह रूप धरि प्रहलाद को उबारा॥

Varaha Roop Dhari Dhara Hiranyaksh Samhara Narsimha Roop Dhari Prahlad Ko Ubara

In the form of Varaha (boar), you slew Hiranyaksha and rescued the earth. In the form of Narasimha (man-lion), you saved Prahlad.

Verse 5

वामन रूप धरि बलि को दान में छला। परशुराम बन क्षत्रियन को मारा॥

Vaman Roop Dhari Bali Ko Daan Mein Chhala Parshuram Ban Kshatriyan Ko Mara

In the form of Vaman (dwarf), you outwitted King Bali through charity. As Parashurama, you destroyed the arrogant warriors.

Verse 6

श्रीराम बन रावण दल मारा। कृष्ण रूप धरि कंस को संहारा॥

Shri Ram Ban Ravan Dal Mara Krishna Roop Dhari Kans Ko Samhara

As Sri Ram, you destroyed Ravana's army. As Krishna, you slew the tyrant Kamsa.

Verse 7

बुद्ध रूप धरि दया प्रचारा। कल्कि रूप धरि म्लेच्छ संहारा॥

Buddha Roop Dhari Daya Prachara Kalki Roop Dhari Mlecchha Samhara

As Buddha, you spread compassion. As Kalki, you will destroy the wicked.

Verse 8

दशावतार लीला तुम्हारी। जग में विदित सब संसारी॥

Dashavatar Leela Tumhari Jag Mein Vidit Sab Sansari

Your ten incarnations are your divine play. The whole world knows of them.

Verse 9

शंख चक्र गदा हाथ विराजे। पीताम्बर शिर मुकुट सजे॥

Shankh Chakra Gada Haath Viraje Peetambar Shir Mukut Saje

Conch, discus and mace adorn your hands. You wear yellow garments and a crown.

Verse 10

गरुड़ वाहन शोभा न्यारी। लक्ष्मी संग सदा सुखकारी॥

Garud Vahan Shobha Nyari Lakshmi Sang Sada Sukhkari

Your mount Garuda is uniquely splendid. With Lakshmi, you always bring happiness.

Verse 11

क्षीरसागर जहाँ तुम वासा। शेषनाग शय्या सुखरासा॥

Kshirsagar Jahan Tum Vasa Sheshnag Shayya Sukhrasa

Your abode is the ocean of milk. The serpent Shesha is your blissful bed.

Verse 12

तुलसी मन्दिर द्वार तुम्हारे। भक्त सदा मंगल गुणधारे॥

Tulsi Mandir Dwar Tumhare Bhakt Sada Mangal Gundhaare

Tulsi plants adorn your temple doorways. Your devotees always carry auspicious virtues.

Verse 13

दोहा: विष्णु चालीसा पढ़े जो कोई शुभ मन लाय। सब सुख सम्पत्ति लहे प्रभु विष्णु सहाय॥

Doha: Vishnu Chalisa Padhe Jo Koi Shubh Man Lay Sab Sukh Sampatti Lahe Prabhu Vishnu Sahay

Closing: Whoever reads this Vishnu Chalisa with a pure heart obtains all happiness and prosperity with Lord Vishnu's help.

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