The complete 40-verse prayer to Lord Ganesha invoking his blessings at the start of every endeavor.
विघ्न हरण मंगल करण, जय जय गिरिजालाल॥
जय जय जय गणपति गणराजू।
मंगल भरण करण शुभ काजू॥1॥
जय गजबदन सदन सुखदाता।
विश्व विनायक बुद्धि विधाता॥2॥
वक्र तुण्ड शुचि शुण्ड सुहावन।
तिलक त्रिपुण्ड भाल मन भावन॥3॥
राजत मणि मुक्तन उर माला।
स्वर्ण मुकुट शिर नयन विशाला॥4॥
पुस्तक पाणि कुठार त्रिशूलं।
मोदक भोग सुगन्धित फूलं॥5॥
सुन्दर पीताम्बर तन साजित।
चरण पादुका मुनि मन राजित॥6॥
धनि शिवसुवन षडानन भ्राता।
गौरी ललन विश्व-विख्याता॥7॥
ऋद्धि सिद्धि तव चँवर सुधारे।
मूषक वाहन सोहत द्वारे॥8॥
कहौं जन्म शुभ कथा तुम्हारी।
अति शुचि पावन मंगलकारी॥9॥
एक समय गिरिराज कुमारी।
पुत्र हेतु तप कीन्हो भारी॥10॥
भयो यज्ञ जब पूर्ण अनूपा।
तब पहुँच्यो तुम धरि द्विज रूपा॥11॥
अतिथि जानि कै गौरि सुखारी।
बहुविधि सेवा करी तुम्हारी॥12॥
अति प्रसन्न ह्वै तुम वर दीन्हा।
मातु पुत्र हित जो तप कीन्हा॥13॥
मिलहि पुत्र तुहि, बुद्धि विशाला।
बिना गर्भ धारण, यहि काला॥14॥
गणनायक, गुण ज्ञान निधाना।
पूजित प्रथम, रूप भगवाना॥15॥
अस कहि अन्तर्धान रूप ह्वै।
पालना पर बालक स्वरूप आई॥16॥
बनि शिशु रुदन जब तुम ठाना।
लखि मुख सुख नहिं गौरि समाना॥17॥
सकल मगन, सुखमंगल गावहिं।
नभ ते सुरन, सुमन बरसावहिं॥18॥
शम्भु उमा, बहु दान लुटावहिं।
सुर मुनिजन, सुत देखन आवहिं॥19॥
लखि अति आनन्द मंगल साजा।
देखन भी आए शनि राजा॥20॥
निज अवगुण गुनि शनि मन माहीं।
बालक, देखन चाहत नाहीं॥21॥
गिरिजा कछु मन भेद बढ़ायो।
उत्सव मोर, न शनि तुहि भायो॥22॥
कहन लगे शनि, मन सकुचाई।
का करिहौं, शिशु मोहि दिखाई॥23॥
नहिं विश्वास, उमा उर भयऊ।
शनि सों बालक देखबे कह्यऊ॥24॥
पड़तहिं शनि दृष्टि नाजुका।
तुरत बालक-सिर उड़ि गयो टुका॥25॥
गिरिजा गिरि विकल ह्वै धाई।
मुरछित शिव गहि भूमि लुटाई॥26॥
हाहाकार मच्यो कैलाशा।
शनि कीन्हो लखि सुत को नाशा॥27॥
तुरत गरुड़ चढ़ि विष्णु सिधाए।
काटि चक्र सो गज शिर लाए॥28॥
बालक के धड़ ऊपर धारयो।
प्राण मन्त्र पढ़ि शंकर डारयो॥29॥
नाम 'गणेश' शम्भु तब कीन्हे।
प्रथम पूज्य बुद्धि निधि दीन्हे॥30॥
बुद्धि परीक्षा जब शिव कीन्हा।
पृथ्वी कर प्रदक्षिणा लीन्हा॥31॥
चले षडानन, भरमि भुलाई।
रचे बैठ तुम बुद्धि उपाई॥32॥
चरण मातु-पितु के धरि लीन्हें।
तिनकै सात प्रदक्षिण कीन्हें॥33॥
धनि गणेश कहि शिव हियँ हर्षे।
नभ ते सुरन, सुमन बहु बर्षे॥34॥
तुम्हरी महिमा बुद्धि बड़ाई।
शेष सहस मुख सके न गाई॥35॥
मैं मतिहीन मलीन दुखारी।
करहु कृपा हे त्रिभुवन स्वारी॥36॥
राजत कर मोदक थारा।
मन चाहत फल पाइए सारा॥37॥
दीनन की लाज रखो शम्भुसुत।
कामना को पूर करो गणपत॥38॥
महिमा तुम्हरी कोइ नहिं जाने।
मैं सेवक तुम स्वामी पुराने॥39॥
चालीसा गणपति का पढ़ें।
सकल काज सिद्ध हो बढ़ें॥40॥
श्री गणेश यह चालीसा, पाठ करौं धर ध्यान।
नित नव मंगल गृह बसे, लहे जगत सम्मान॥
Vighna Haran Mangal Karan, Jai Jai Girijal.
Jai Jai Jai Ganapati Ganaraju. Mangal Bharan Karan Shubh Kaaju.1.
Jai Gajbadan Sadan Sukhdaata. Vishwa Vinayak Buddhi Vidhata.2.
Vakra Tunda Shuchi Shunda Suhavan. Tilak Tripunda Bhal Man Bhavan.3.
Rajat Mani Muktan Ur Mala. Swarna Mukut Shir Nayan Vishala.4.
Pustak Pani Kuthar Trishoolam. Modak Bhog Sugandhi Phoolam.5.
Sundar Peetambar Tan Sajit. Charan Paduka Muni Man Rajit.6.
Dhani Shivasuvan Shadanan Bhrata. Gauri Lalan Vishwa-Vikhyata.7.
Riddhi Siddhi Tav Chanvar Sudhare. Mushak Vahan Sohat Dvare.8.
Kahon Janam Shubh Katha Tumhari. Ati Shuchi Pavan Mangalkari.9.
Ek Samay Giriraaj Kumari. Putra Hetu Tap Keenho Bhari.10.
Bhayo Yagya Jab Poorna Anoopa. Tab Pahuncho Tum Dhari Dwij Roopa.11.
Atithi Jaani Kai Gauri Sukhari. Bahuvidi Seva Kari Tumhari.12.
Ati Prasann Hvai Tum Var Deenha. Matu Putra Hit Jo Tap Keenha.13.
Milahi Putra Tuhi, Buddhi Vishala. Bina Garbh Dharan, Yahi Kala.14.
Gananayak Gun Gyan Nidhana. Poojit Pratham Roop Bhagwana.15.
As Kahi Antardhaan Roop Hvai. Palna Par Balak Swaroop Aai.16.
Bani Shishu Rudan Jab Tum Thana. Lakhi Mukh Sukh Nahin Gauri Samana.17.
Sakal Magan Sukhmangal Gavahin. Nabh Te Suran Suman Varsavahin.18.
Shambhu Uma Bahu Daan Lutavahin. Sur Munijan Sut Dekhan Avahin.19.
Lakhi Ati Anand Mangal Saaja. Dekhan Bhi Aaye Shani Raja.20.
Nij Avgun Guni Shani Man Mahin. Balak Dekhan Chahat Nahin.21.
Girija Kachhu Man Bhed Badhaayo. Utsav Mor Na Shani Tuhi Bhaayo.22.
Kahan Lage Shani Man Sakuchai. Ka Karihon Shishu Mohi Dikhai.23.
Nahin Vishwas Uma Ur Bhayau. Shani Son Balak Dekhbe Kahyau.24.
Padtahin Shani Drishti Najuka. Turat Balak-Sir Uri Gayo Tuka.25.
Girija Giri Vikal Hvai Dhai. Murchit Shiv Gahi Bhumi Lutai.26.
Hahakaar Machyo Kailasha. Shani Keenho Lakhi Sut Ko Nasha.27.
Turat Garud Charhi Vishnu Sidhaye. Kati Chakra So Gaj Sir Laye.28.
Balak Ke Dhad Oopar Dharayo. Pran Mantra Padhi Shankar Darayo.29.
Naam Ganesh Shambhu Tab Keenhe. Pratham Poojya Buddhi Nidhi Deenhe.30.
Buddhi Pariksha Jab Shiv Keenha. Prithvi Kar Pradakshina Leenha.31.
Chale Shadanan Bharmi Bhulaai. Rache Baith Tum Buddhi Upaai.32.
Charan Matu-Pitu Ke Dhari Leenhen. Tinkai Saat Pradakshina Keenhen.33.
Dhani Ganesh Kahi Shiv Hiyan Harshe. Nabh Te Suran Suman Bahu Varshe.34.
Tumhari Mahima Buddhi Badai. Shesh Sahas Mukh Sake Na Gai.35.
Main Matiheen Maleen Dukhaaree. Karahu Kripa He Tribhuvan Swaari.36.
Rajat Kar Modak Thaara. Man Chahat Phal Paiye Sara.37.
Deenan Ki Laaj Rakho Shambhunsut. Kamna Ko Poor Karo Ganapati.38.
Mahima Tumhari Koi Nahin Jane. Main Sevak Tum Swami Purane.39.
Chalisa Ganapati Ka Padhen. Sakal Kaaj Siddh Ho Badhen.40.
Shri Ganesh Yah Chalisa, Paath Karaun Dhar Dhyan.
Nit Nav Mangal Grih Base, Lahe Jagat Samman.
Opening Doha: Glory to Ganapati, abode of good virtues, with elephant face, compassionate. Remover of obstacles, creator of auspiciousness, glory to the son of Girija.
1. Victory, victory, victory to Ganapati, lord of ganas. Fulfiller of auspiciousness, accomplisher of all good works.
2. Victory to the elephant-faced one, abode of happiness and giver of joy. Vinayaka of the universe, bestower of wisdom.
3. Curved trunk, pure and beautiful. The tripunda tilak on his forehead pleases the mind.
4. Jewels and pearl garlands adorn his chest. Golden crown on his head and large eyes.
5. Book in hand, axe and trident. Modaka sweet offering and fragrant flowers.
6. Beautiful yellow garments adorn his body. Sandals on his feet that delight the sages' minds.
7. Blessed son of Shiva, brother of Shadanana. Son of Gauri, famous throughout the world.
8. Riddhi and Siddhi fan him with chauri whisks. His mouse vehicle stands beautifully at the door.
9. I tell your auspicious birth story. Most pure, sacred and auspicious.
10. Once the daughter of the mountain king performed great austerities for a son.
11. When the incomparable yajna was complete, you arrived in the form of a brahmin.
12. Knowing you as a guest, Gauri was delighted and served you in many ways.
13. Being very pleased, you gave a boon for the austerities the mother had performed for a son.
14. You will get a son of vast wisdom born without entering the womb at this time.
15. Leader of ganas, treasure of virtues and wisdom. Worshipped first among the divine forms.
16. Saying this you disappeared and came in the form of a child on a cradle.
17. When you as an infant began to cry, Gauri found no joy equal to seeing your face.
18. Everyone was overjoyed singing auspicious songs. Gods from the sky showered flowers.
19. Shambhu and Uma distributed much wealth. Gods and sages came to see the son.
20. Seeing the great joy and auspicious occasion, even Shani Raja came to see.
21. Thinking of his own flaw in his mind, Shani did not want to see the child.
22. Girija sensed something in his mind and said - this is my celebration, you are not pleased Shani.
23. Shani began to speak hesitantly - what will I do, if the child is shown to me?
24. Uma did not believe and had Shani see the child.
25. The moment Shani's delicate gaze fell, immediately the child's head flew off.
26. Girija ran distressed, Shiva fainted and fell to the ground.
27. There was uproar on Kailash. Shani had seen the son's destruction.
28. Vishnu immediately rode Garuda and brought an elephant's head cut by his discus.
29. He placed it on the child's body and Shankar infused life with mantras.
30. Shambhu then gave the name Ganesha and made him the first to be worshipped, treasure of wisdom.
31. When Shiva tested wisdom by asking for circumambulation of the earth.
32. Shadanana (Kartikeya) went away wandering and getting lost. You sat and thought of a wise plan.
33. You held the feet of your mother and father and circumambulated them seven times.
34. Shiva's heart rejoiced saying blessed is Ganesha. Gods from the sky showered many flowers.
35. Your glory and greatness cannot be sung even by Shesha with a thousand mouths.
36. I am without intellect, impure and sorrowful. Be gracious O rider of the three worlds.
37. The plate of modaka shines in your hand. May I receive the fruit of all my heart's desires.
38. Protect the honor of the poor O son of Shambhu. Fulfill my wishes O Ganapati.
39. None knows your greatness. I am your servant, you are my ancient master.
40. Those who read the Ganapati Chalisa, all their works are accomplished and prosper.
Final Doha: Reading this Shri Ganesh Chalisa with devoted meditation, new auspiciousness always fills the home and one receives world respect.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ganesh Chalisa?
The complete 40-verse prayer to Lord Ganesha invoking his blessings at the start of every endeavor.
When should Ganesh Chalisa be recited?
Ganesh Chalisa is ideally recited during Wednesday, Ganesh Chaturthi.
Who composed Ganesh Chalisa?
Ganesh Chalisa was composed by Traditional.
What are the benefits of Ganesh Chalisa?
Ganesh Chalisa is the 40-verse prayer to Lord Ganesha invoked before every new beginning. It describes his elephant head, his fondness for modaka sweets, his vehicle the mouse and his role as the lord of all beings and remover of…