Shiv Chalisa
The Shiva Chalisa is a prayer dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the deities in the Hindu trinity, alongside Brahma and Vishnu.
This sacred hymn extols the greatness of Lord Shiva and implores His assistance in removing hardships and obstacles from the lives of devotees.
It is believed that those seeking the blessings of Lord Shiva should recite the Shiva Chalisa with unwavering devotion and sincerity. Devotees are advised to concentrate their thoughts on Lord Shiva or His image while reciting the Shiv Chalisa.
This ancient hymn was composed by Rishi Markandeya, who was saved from certain death by Lord Shiva when he was just 16 years old. The Shiv Chalisa not only praises Lord Shiva but also calls upon His divine aid.
Best Time to Chant Shiv Chalisa
The most auspicious time to chant it is during Brahma Muhurta, typically between 4-5 am, following a bath and facing east.
Ideally, one should sit in front of an image or representation of Lord Shiva, offering incense, betel leaves, and flowers before beginning the recitation. However, it can be recited at any time, day or night, as well.
|| Shiv Chalisa||
॥ Doha॥
Jai Ganesh Girija suwan, Mangal mool sujan ॥ (1)
Kahat ayodhyaadaas tum, Dehu abhay varadaan ॥ (2)
॥ Chaupai॥
Jai Girija pati deen dayala,
Sada karat santan prati pala ॥ (1)
Bhaal chandrama sohat neeke,
Kanan kundal naag phanee ke ॥ (2)
Ang Gaur shir Gang bahaaye,
Munda maal tan kshaar lagaye ॥ (3)
Vastra khaal baaghambar sohe,
Chhavi ko dekhi naag man mohe॥ (4)
Maina matu ki havee dularee,
Baam ang sohat chhavi nyaaree ॥ (5)
Kar trishool sohat chhavi bhaaree,
Karat sada shatrun kshayakaaree. (6)
Nandi ganesh sohai tahan kaise,
Sagar madhya kamal hain jaise ॥ (7)
Kaartik shyaam aur gana raoo,
Ya chhavi ko kahi jaat na kaoo ॥ (8)
Devan jabaheen jaay pukaara,
Tab hee dukh prabhu aap nivaara ॥ (9)
Kiya upadrav Taarak bhaaree,
Devan sab mili tumahin juharee॥ (10)
Turat shadaanan aap pathaayu,
Lavanimesh mahan maari giraayu ॥ (11)
Aap Jalandhar asur sanhaara,
Suyash tumhaar vidit sansaara ॥ (12)
Tripuraasur san yuddh machaee,
Sabahin krpa kar leen bachaee ॥ (13)
Kiya tapahin bhageerath bharee,
Purab pratigya tasu puraree॥ (14)
Danin mahan tum sam kou naaheen,
Sevak stuti karat sadaheen ॥ (15)
Ved maahi mahima tum gayee,
Akath anaadi bhed nahin payee ॥ (16)
Prakati udadhi manthan me jwaala,
Jarat suraasur bhaye vihaala ॥ (17)
Keenhi daya tahan karee sahaee,
Neelkanth tab naam kahaee ॥ (18)
Poojan raamachandra jab keenha,
Jeet ke lank vibheeshan deenha ॥ (19)
Sahas kamal mein ho rahe dhaaree,
Keenh pareeksha tabahin puraaree ॥ (20)
Ek kamal prabhu raakheu joyi ,
Kamal nayan poojan chahan soyi ॥ (21)
Kathin bhakti dekhi prabhu shankar,
Bhaye prasann diye ichchhit var (22)
Jai Jai Jai anant avinashii,
Karat kripa sab ke ghat wasee ॥ (23)
Dushta sakal nit mohi sataavai, Bhramat rahaun mohi chain na aavai ॥ (24)
Trahi trahi mai nath pukaroo,
Yehi avasar mohi aan ubaroo ॥ (25)
Lai trishool shatrun ko maro,
Sankat te mohi aan ubaro ॥ (26)
Maat-pita bhrata sab hoyi,
Sankat mein poochhat nahin koyi ॥ (27)
Swami ek hai aas tumharee,
Aay harahu mam sankat bharee ॥ (28)
Dhan nirdhan ko det sada heen,
Jo koi jaanche so phal paheen ॥ (29)
Astuti kehi vidhi karain tumharee,
Kshamahu nath ab chook hamaree॥ (30)
Shankar ho sankat ke naashan,
Mangal kaaran vighn vinaashan ॥ (31)
Yogee yati muni dhyaan lagavain,
Sharad narad sheesh navavain ॥ (32)
Namo namo jay namah shivaay,
Sur brahmadik paar na paay ॥ (33)
Jo yah paath kare man layee,
Ta par hot hai shambhu sahayee ॥ (34)
Riniyaan jo koyee ho adhikaree,
Path kare so paavan haree ॥ (35)
Putra hon kar ichchha joee,
Nishchay shiv prasaad tehi hoee ॥ (36)
Pandit trayodashee ko laave,
Dhyaan poorvak home karave ॥ (37)
Trayodashee vrat karai hamesha,
Taake tan nahin rahai kalesha ॥ (38)
Dhoop deep naivedy chadhaave,
Shankar sammukh paath sunaave ॥ (39)
Janm janm ke paap nasaave,
Ant dhaam shivapur mein paave ॥ (40)
Kahain ayodhyaa daas aas tumharee,
Jaani sakal duhkh harahu hamaree ॥
|| Doha ||
Nitta nem uthi praatah hi,
Paath karo chaleesh॥ (1)
Tum meree manokaamana,
Poorna karo jagadeesh ॥ (2)
Magasir chhathi hemant ritu,
Sanvat chausath jaan ॥ (3)
Astuti chalisa Shivahi,
Purana keen kalayan ॥ (4)
Shiv Chalisa Benefits
Regular recitation of the Shiv Chalisa dispels negative thoughts and instills a sense of peace and serenity in the mind. It is recommended to chant the Chalisa regularly, with special emphasis on Mondays and Mahashivratri, which marks Lord Shiva's birthday.
The Shiv Chalisa is regarded as one of the simplest and most potent methods to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. Below are few listed benefits.
Benefits to pregnant women
It is believed that pregnant women can derive significant benefits from reciting the Shiva Chalisa. Chanting the Shiva Chalisa is thought to provide protection to the fetus and contribute to a safe delivery.
Health issues in kids
Children facing health issues can be encouraged to recite or listen to the Shiva Chalisa. Parents can also recite the Chalisa on behalf of their child, ensuring to mention the child's full name, moon sign (rasi), and Nakshatra before reciting the Shiva Chalisa.
Helps in Challenges
Individuals grappling with various challenges such as bad luck, the evil eye, curses, black magic, nightmares, karmic issues, disturbances caused by malevolent spirits, and more can greatly benefit from daily recitation of the Shiva Chalisa.
Marital and relationship issues
Consistent recitation of the Shiva Chalisa has been known to help resolve marital and relationship issues.
Overcoming addiction
The chanting of the Shiva Chalisa is considered advantageous in overcoming addiction to substances like drugs, alcohol, tobacco, cigarettes, and even gambling.
Hence, it is evident that reciting the Shiva Chalisa offers significant advantages to devotees. It unquestionably stands as the simplest means to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. Furthermore, people of all genders and ages, including students and children, can engage in the practice. The beauty of it lies in its simplicity, requiring only your devotion and a few minutes of your time. Nevertheless, one should commit to regularly chanting the Shiva Chalisa with utmost devotion to truly receive the blessings of Lord Shiva.
