शिव चालीसा — Complete Lyrics

शिव चालीसा

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Verse 1

॥ दोहा ॥ जय गणेश गिरिजा सुवन, मंगल मूल सुजान। कहत अयोध्यादास तुम, देहु अभय वरदान॥

|| Doha || Jai Ganesh Girija Suvan, Mangal Mool Sujaan Kahat Ayodhyadas Tum, Dehu Abhay Vardaan

Opening Doha: Victory to Ganesh, son of Girija (Parvati), the wise root of all auspiciousness. Ayodhyadas says — grant us the boon of fearlessness.

Verse 2

॥ चौपाई ॥ जय गिरिजा पति दीनदयाला। सदा करत सन्तन प्रतिपाला॥

|| Chaupai || Jai Girijapati Deendayala Sada Karat Santan Pratipala

Victory to the Lord of Parvati, compassionate to the humble. You always protect the saints.

Verse 3

भाल चन्द्रमा सोहत नीके। कानन कुण्डल नागफनी के॥

Bhal Chandrama Sohat Neeke Kanan Kundal Nagphani Ke

The crescent moon adorns your forehead beautifully. Your earrings are serpent hoods.

Verse 4

अंग गौर शिर गंग बहाये। मुण्डमाल तन छार लगाये॥

Ang Gaur Shir Gang Bahaye Mundmal Tan Chhar Lagaye

Your body is fair, the Ganga flows from your head. You wear a garland of skulls and smear ash on your body.

Verse 5

वस्त्र खाल बाघम्बर सोहे। छवि को देख नाग मुनि मोहे॥

Vastra Khal Baghambr Sohe Chhavi Ko Dekh Naag Muni Mohe

You are adorned in tiger skin. Seeing your beauty, even serpents and sages are enchanted.

Verse 6

मैना मातु की हवै दुलारी। वाम अंग सोहत छवि न्यारी॥

Maina Matu Ki Havai Dulari Vam Ang Sohat Chhavi Nyari

Parvati, the beloved daughter of Maina, sits at your left side in unique splendor.

Verse 7

कर त्रिशूल सोहत छवि भारी। करत सदा शत्रुन क्षयकारी॥

Kar Trishul Sohat Chhavi Bhari Karat Sada Shatrun Kshayakari

The trident in your hand looks magnificent. You constantly destroy all enemies.

Verse 8

नन्दि गणेश सोहत तहँ कैसे। सागर मध्य कमल हैं जैसे॥

Nandi Ganesh Sohat Tahan Kaise Sagar Madhya Kamal Hain Jaise

Nandi and Ganesh sit beside you, like lotuses in the middle of an ocean.

Verse 9

कार्तिक श्याम और गणराऊ। या छवि को कहि जात न काऊ॥

Kartik Shyam Aur Ganrau Ya Chhavi Ko Kahi Jaat Na Kau

Kartikeya, the dark one, and lord Ganesha — no one can describe this divine vision.

Verse 10

देवन जबहीं जाय पुकारा। तबहीं दुख प्रभु आप निवारा॥

Devan Jabahi Jaay Pukara Tabahi Dukh Prabhu Aap Nivara

Whenever the gods come crying to you, you immediately remove their sorrows.

Verse 11

किया उपद्रव तारक भारी। देवन सब मिलि तुमहिं जुहारी॥

Kiya Upadrav Tarak Bhari Devan Sab Mili Tumhi Juhari

When the demon Tarak caused great havoc, all the gods together came to pray to you.

Verse 12

तुरत षडानन आप पठायऊ। लवनिमेष महँ मारि गिरायऊ॥

Turat Shadanan Aap Pathayau Lav Nimesh Mahan Maari Girayau

You immediately sent your six-faced son (Kartikeya). In the blink of an eye, he slew and felled the demon.

Verse 13

आप जलन्धर असुर संहारा। सुयश तुम्हार विदित संसारा॥

Aap Jalandhar Asur Samhara Suyash Tumhar Vidit Sansara

You yourself destroyed the demon Jalandhar. Your glory is known throughout the world.

Verse 14

त्रिपुरासुर सन युद्ध मचाई। सबहिं कृपा करि लीन बचाई॥

Tripurasur San Yuddh Machai Sabhi Kripa Kari Leen Bachai

You waged war against the demon Tripurasur. With your grace, you saved everyone.

Verse 15

किया तपहिं भागीरथ भारी। पुरब प्रतिज्ञा तासु पुरारी॥

Kiya Tapahi Bhagirath Bhari Purab Pratigya Tasu Purari

Bhagirath performed great penance. You fulfilled his ancient vow, O Lord.

Verse 16

दानिन महँ तुम सम कोउ नाहीं। सेवक स्तुति करत सदाहीं॥

Danin Mahan Tum Sam Kou Nahin Sevak Stuti Karat Sadahin

Among the generous, none equals you. Your devotees always sing your praises.

Verse 17

वेद नाम महिमा तव गाईं। अकथ अनादि भेद नहिं पाईं॥

Ved Naam Mahima Tav Gayin Akath Anadi Bhed Nahin Payin

The Vedas sing the glory of your name. Indescribable, beginningless — they cannot fathom your mystery.

Verse 18

प्रगट उदधि मंथन में ज्वाला। जरत सुरासुर भए बिहाला॥

Pragat Udadhi Manthan Mein Jwala Jarat Surasur Bhaye Bihala

During the churning of the ocean, terrible poison emerged. Both gods and demons were distraught as it burned.

Verse 19

कीन्ह दया तहँ करी सहाई। नीलकंठ तब नाम कहाई॥

Keenh Daya Tahan Kari Sahai Neelkanth Tab Naam Kahai

You showed mercy and came to their aid. Then you were called Neelkanth (the blue-throated one).

Verse 20

पूजन रामचन्द्र जब कीन्हा। जीत के लंक विभीषण दीन्हा॥

Poojan Ramchandra Jab Keenha Jeet Ke Lanka Vibheeshan Deenha

When Lord Ramchandra performed your worship, he conquered Lanka and gave it to Vibhishana.

Verse 21

सहस कमल में हो रहे धारी। कीन्ह परीक्षा तबहिं पुरारी॥

Sahas Kamal Mein Ho Rahe Dhari Keenh Pariksha Tabahi Purari

Ram was offering a thousand lotuses to you. Then you, O Lord, tested his devotion.

Verse 22

एक कमल प्रभु राखेउ जोई। कमल नयन पूजन चहँ सोई॥

Ek Kamal Prabhu Rakheu Joi Kamal Nayan Poojan Chaha Soi

You hid one lotus. Ram offered his own lotus-like eye in its place.

Verse 23

कठिन भक्ति देखी प्रभु शंकर। भए प्रसन्न दिए इच्छित वर॥

Kathin Bhakti Dekhi Prabhu Shankar Bhaye Prasanna Diye Ichchhit Var

Seeing such intense devotion, Lord Shankar was pleased and granted him the desired boon.

Verse 24

जय जय जय अनन्त अविनाशी। करत कृपा सबके घटवासी॥

Jai Jai Jai Anant Avinashi Karat Kripa Sabke Ghatvasi

Victory, victory, victory to the infinite and imperishable! You dwell in all hearts and shower grace upon everyone.

Verse 25

दुष्ट सकल मोहिं नित सतावैं। भ्रमत रहउँ मोहिं चैन न आवै॥

Dusht Sakal Mohi Nit Satavain Bhramat Rahau Mohi Chain Na Aavai

Wicked people torment me constantly. I wander restlessly with no peace.

Verse 26

त्राहि त्राहि मैं नाथ पुकारो। यहि अवसर मोहिं आन उबारो॥

Trahi Trahi Main Naath Pukaro Yahi Avasar Mohi Aan Ubaro

I cry out — save me, save me, O Lord! At this moment, come and rescue me.

Verse 27

लै त्रिशूल शत्रुन को मारो। संकट से मोहिं आन उबारो॥

Lai Trishul Shatrun Ko Maro Sankat Se Mohi Aan Ubaro

Take up your trident and destroy my enemies. Rescue me from this crisis.

Verse 28

मात पिता भ्राता सब कोई। संकट में पूछत नहिं कोई॥

Maat Pita Bhrata Sab Koi Sankat Mein Poochhat Nahin Koi

Mother, father, brothers — everyone — in times of trouble, no one asks about me.

Verse 29

स्वामी एक है आस तुम्हारी। आय हरहु अब संकट भारी॥

Swami Ek Hai Aas Tumhari Aay Harahu Ab Sankat Bhari

O Lord, my only hope is in you. Come now and remove this great difficulty.

Verse 30

धाम तुम्हारो कैलाश है भारी। सब जग जानत सुन्दर न्यारी॥

Dham Tumharo Kailash Hai Bhari Sab Jag Janat Sundar Nyari

Your abode is the mighty Kailash. The whole world knows its incomparable beauty.

Verse 31

नन्दी भृंगी सदा सोहारी। करत भजन ब्रह्म सुकुमारी॥

Nandi Bhringi Sada Sohari Karat Bhajan Brahm Sukumari

Nandi and Bhringi are always delighted there. Brahma and other gods perform worship.

Verse 32

कंचन कुण्डल कर्णन शोभे। देवता दर्शन को अति लोभे॥

Kanchan Kundal Karnan Shobhe Devta Darshan Ko Ati Lobhe

Golden earrings adorn your ears beautifully. The gods are eager to behold you.

Verse 33

प्रसन्न चित होइ शम्भु शूला। बाँट दे सबको अमर फला॥

Prasanna Chit Hoi Shambhu Shoola Bant De Sabko Amar Phala

When Lord Shambhu is pleased in his heart, he distributes the immortal fruit to all.

Verse 34

नागपाश लपेट शरीरा। ऐसे शोभित त्रिपुरारी वीरा॥

Nagpash Lapet Sharira Aise Shobhit Tripurari Veera

Serpents are wrapped around your body. Thus adorned, O brave Tripurari, you shine.

Verse 35

करत सदा शत्रुन क्षयकारी। देवताओं के सदा सुखकारी॥

Karat Sada Shatrun Kshayakari Devtaon Ke Sada Sukhkari

You always destroy enemies. You always bring happiness to the gods.

Verse 36

शिव चालीसा जो कोई गावे। सब सुख सम्पत्ति घर आवे॥

Shiv Chalisa Jo Koi Gaave Sab Sukh Sampatti Ghar Aave

Whoever sings this Shiv Chalisa, all happiness and prosperity comes to their home.

Verse 37

काशी में विराजत शम्भु शंकर। आरती होत सदा जय कर॥

Kashi Mein Virajat Shambhu Shankar Aarti Hot Sada Jai Kar

In Kashi, Lord Shambhu Shankar resides. His aarti is performed with triumphant celebration always.

Verse 38

विश्वनाथ दरबार है भारी। जहाँ बसत तीनों त्रिपुरारी॥

Vishwanath Darbar Hai Bhari Jahan Basat Teeno Tripurari

The court of Vishwanath is magnificent. There the Lord of the three worlds dwells.

Verse 39

दशरथ एक अचम्भो देखा। शम्भु विवाह मनोहर पेखा॥

Dashrath Ek Achambho Dekha Shambhu Vivah Manohar Pekha

Dashrath witnessed a wondrous sight — the beautiful and enchanting wedding of Lord Shambhu.

Verse 40

सुन्दरदास ज्ञान नहिं पायो। शिव चालीसा अल्प बनायो॥

Sundardas Gyan Nahin Payo Shiv Chalisa Alp Banayo

Sundardas says he has not attained full knowledge, and has composed this humble Shiv Chalisa.

Verse 41

जो यह पढ़े महेश्वर पूजा। उसकी कठिन कभी नहिं दूजा॥

Jo Yah Padhe Maheshwar Pooja Uski Kathin Kabhi Nahin Dooja

Whoever reads this worship of Maheshwar, no difficulty can ever touch them.

Verse 42

॥ दोहा ॥ मंत्र तंत्र विज्ञान के जो कुछ होवे सार। शिव शिव शिव सत्य है शिव का नाम अपार॥

|| Doha || Mantra Tantra Vigyan Ke Jo Kuchh Hove Saar Shiv Shiv Shiv Satya Hai Shiv Ka Naam Apaar

Closing Doha: Of all mantras, tantras and sciences — whatever essence exists — Shiva, Shiva, Shiva is the truth. The name of Shiva is infinite.

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