The complete 40-verse prayer to Lord Shiva praising his cosmic form, grace and role as the destroyer.
कहत अयोध्यादास तुम, देहु अभय वरदान॥
जय गिरिजापति दीन दयाला।
सदा करत सन्तन प्रतिपाला॥1॥
भाल चन्द्रमा सोहत नीके।
कानन कुण्डल नागफनी के॥2॥
अंग गौर शिर गंग बहाए।
मुंडमाल तन क्षार लगाए॥3॥
वस्त्र खाल बाघम्बर सोहे।
छवि को देख नाग मन मोहे॥4॥
मैना मातु की ह्वे दुलारी।
बाम अंग सोहत छवि न्यारी॥5॥
कर त्रिशूल सोहत छवि भारी।
करत सदा शत्रुन क्षयकारी॥6॥
नंदि गणेश सोहैं तहँ कैसे।
सागर मध्य कमल हैं जैसे॥7॥
कार्तिक श्याम और गणराऊ।
या छवि को कहि जात न काऊ॥8॥
देवन जबहीं जाय पुकारा।
तब ही दुख प्रभु आप निवारा॥9॥
किया उपद्रव तारक भारी।
देवन सब मिलि तुमहिं जुहारी॥10॥
तुरत षडानन आप पठायउ।
लव निमेष महँ मारि गिरायउ॥11॥
आप जलंधर असुर संहारा।
सुयश तुम्हार विदित संसारा॥12॥
त्रिपुरासुर सन युद्ध मचाई।
सबहि कृपा करि लीन बचाई॥13॥
किया तपहिं भागीरथ भारी।
पुरब प्रतिज्ञा तासु पुरारी॥14॥
दानिन महँ तुम सम कोउ नाहीं।
सेवक स्तुति करत सदाहीं॥15॥
वेद नाम महिमा तव गाई।
अकथ अनादि भेद नहिं पाई॥16॥
प्रकटे उदधि मंथन में ज्वाला।
जरत सुरासुर भए विहाला॥17॥
कीन्ह दया तहँ करी सहाई।
नीलकंठ तब नाम कहाई॥18॥
पूजन रामचन्द्र जब कीन्हा।
जीत के लंक विभीषण दीन्हा॥19॥
सहस कमल मे हो रहे धारी।
कीन्ह परीक्षा तबहिं पुरारी॥20॥
एक कमल प्रभु राखेउ जोई।
कमल नयन पूजन चहँ सोई॥21॥
कठिन भक्ति देखी प्रभु शंकर।
भए प्रसन्न दिए इच्छित वर॥22॥
जय जय जय अनन्त अविनाशी।
करत कृपा सब के घटवासी॥23॥
दुष्ट सकल नित मोहि सतावैं।
भ्रमत रहौं मोहि चैन न आवैं॥24॥
त्राहि त्राहि मैं नाथ पुकारो।
येहि अवसर मोहि आन उबारो॥25॥
लै त्रिशूल शत्रुन को मारो।
संकट से मोहि आन उबारो॥26॥
मातु पिता भ्राता सब होई।
संकट में पूछत नहिं कोई॥27॥
स्वामी एक है आस तुम्हारी।
आय हरो अब संकट भारी॥28॥
धन निर्धन को देत सदाहीं।
जो कोई जाँचे सो फल पाहीं॥29॥
अस्तुति केहि विधि करैं तुम्हारी।
क्षमहु नाथ अब चूक हमारी॥30॥
शंकर हो संकट के नाशन।
मंगल कारण विघ्न विनाशन॥31॥
योगी यति मुनि ध्यान लगावैं।
शारद नारद शीश नवावैं॥32॥
नमो नमो जय नमो शिवाय।
सुर ब्रह्मादिक पार न पाय॥33॥
जो यह पाठ करे मन लाई।
ता पर होत है शम्भु सहाई॥34॥
ऋनियाँ जो कोई हो अधिकारी।
पाठ करे सो पावन हारी॥35॥
पुत्र होन की इच्छा जोई।
निश्चय शिव प्रसाद तेहि होई॥36॥
पंडित त्रयोदशी को लावे।
ध्यान पूर्वक होम करावे॥37॥
त्रयोदशी व्रत करैं हमेशा।
ताके तन नहिं रहै कलेशा॥38॥
धूप दीप नैवेद्य चढ़ावे।
शंकर सम्मुख पाठ सुनावे॥39॥
जन्म जन्म के पाप नसावे।
अन्त धाम शिवपुर में पावे॥40॥
कहैं अयोध्यादास आस तुम्हारी।
जानि सकल दुख हरहु हमारी॥
Kahat Ayodhyadas Tum, Dehu Abhay Vardan.
Jai Girijapati Deen Dayal. Sada Karat Santan Pratipal.1.
Bhaal Chandrama Sohat Neeke. Kanan Kundal Nagphani Ke.2.
Ang Gaur Shir Gang Bahaye. Mundmal Tan Kshar Lagaye.3.
Vastra Khal Baghambara Sohe. Chavi Ko Dekh Naag Man Mohe.4.
Maina Matu Ki Hwe Dulari. Bam Ang Sohat Chavi Nyari.5.
Kar Trishool Sohat Chavi Bhari. Karat Sada Shatrun Kshayakari.6.
Nandi Ganesh Sohen Tahan Kaise. Sagar Madhya Kamal Hain Jaise.7.
Kartik Shyam Aur Ganraau. Ya Chavi Ko Kahi Jaat Na Kaau.8.
Devan Jabahi Jaay Pukara. Tab Hi Dukh Prabhu Aap Nivara.9.
Kiya Upadrav Tarak Bhari. Devan Sab Mili Tumhin Juhari.10.
Turat Shadanan Aap Pathayau. Lav Nimesh Mahan Mari Girayau.11.
Aap Jalandhar Asur Sanhara. Suyash Tumhaar Vidit Sansara.12.
Tripurasur San Yuddh Machai. Sabahi Kripa Kari Leen Bachai.13.
Kiya Tapahi Bhagirath Bhari. Purab Pratiggya Tasu Purari.14.
Danin Mahan Tum Sam Kou Nahin. Sewak Stuti Karat Sadahin.15.
Ved Naam Mahima Tav Gai. Akath Anaadi Bhed Nahin Pai.16.
Prakate Udadhi Manthan Mein Jwala. Jarat Surasur Bhaye Vihala.17.
Keen Daya Tahan Kari Sahai. Neelkanth Tab Naam Kahai.18.
Pujan Ramchandra Jab Keenha. Jeet Ke Lanka Vibhishan Deenha.19.
Sahas Kamal Mein Ho Rahe Dhari. Keen Pareeksha Tabahi Purari.20.
Ek Kamal Prabhu Rakheu Joi. Kamal Nayan Pujan Chahain Soi.21.
Kathin Bhakti Dekhi Prabhu Shankar. Bhaye Prasann Die Ichchhit Var.22.
Jai Jai Jai Anant Avinashi. Karat Kripa Sab Ke Ghatvaasi.23.
Dusht Sakal Nit Mohi Sataven. Bhramat Rahon Mohi Chain Na Aven.24.
Traahi Traahi Main Naath Pukaro. Yehi Avsar Mohi Aan Ubaro.25.
Lai Trishool Shatrun Ko Maro. Sankat Se Mohi Aan Ubaro.26.
Maatu Pita Bhrata Sab Hoi. Sankat Mein Poochhat Nahin Koi.27.
Swami Ek Hai Aas Tumhari. Aay Haro Ab Sankat Bhari.28.
Dhan Nirdhan Ko Det Sadahin. Jo Koi Janche So Phal Pahin.29.
Astuti Kehi Vidhi Karain Tumhari. Kshamahu Naath Ab Chook Hamari.30.
Shankar Ho Sankat Ke Nashan. Mangal Karan Vighn Vinashan.31.
Yogi Yati Muni Dhyan Lagaven. Sharad Narad Sheesh Navaaven.32.
Namo Namo Jai Namo Shivaya. Sur Brahmaadik Paar Na Paay.33.
Jo Yah Paath Kare Man Laai. Ta Par Hot Hai Shambhu Sahai.34.
Riniyaan Jo Koi Ho Adhikari. Paath Kare So Pawan Hari.35.
Putra Hona Ki Ichchha Joi. Nishchay Shiv Prasad Tehi Hoi.36.
Pandit Trayodashi Ko Lave. Dhyan Poorvak Hom Karave.37.
Trayodashi Vrat Karen Hamesha. Taake Tan Nahin Rahe Kalesha.38.
Dhoop Deep Naivedya Chadhave. Shankar Sammukh Paath Sunaave.39.
Janam Janam Ke Paap Nasave. Ant Dhaam Shivpur Mein Pave.40.
Kahen Ayodhyadas Aas Tumhari. Jaani Sakal Dukh Harahu Hamari.
Opening Doha: Glory to Ganesha, son of Girija, auspicious and wise. Ayodhyadas says - grant me the boon of fearlessness.
1. Glory to the lord of Girija, compassionate to the poor, who always protects the saints.
2. The moon adorns his forehead beautifully. Earrings of serpent hoods adorn his ears.
3. His body is fair and the Ganga flows from his head. He wears a garland of skulls and sacred ash.
4. He is adorned in tiger skin garments. Even the serpents are enchanted seeing his beauty.
5. He is the darling of Mother Maina (Parvati's mother). His left side is adorned with her beautiful form.
6. The trident in his hand looks splendid. It always destroys enemies.
7. Nandi and Ganesha shine there like lotuses in the middle of the ocean.
8. Kartikeya, Shyam (Krishna) and the lord of ganas - this beauty cannot be described by anyone.
9. Whenever the gods went and cried out, the Lord himself removed their sorrows at that very moment.
10. Tarakasura caused great havoc and all the gods together prayed to you.
11. You immediately sent Shadanana (Kartikeya) who slew him in the blink of an eye.
12. You yourself slew the demon Jalandhara. Your glory is known throughout the world.
13. You fought with Tripurasura and saved everyone by your grace.
14. Bhagirath performed great austerities and you Purari (Shiva) fulfilled his ancient vow.
15. None equals you among givers. Your servant always sings your praises.
16. The Vedas sing the glory of your name. It is unspeakable, without beginning, its mystery never found.
17. When flames appeared during the churning of the ocean, gods and demons were distressed and burning.
18. You showed compassion and came to their aid. Then you received the name Neelkanth (blue-throated).
19. When Ramachandra performed worship of you, after winning Lanka he gave it to Vibhishana.
20. He was offering a thousand lotuses and you tested him then.
21. The Lord kept one lotus hidden. He who has lotus eyes (Rama) wanted to offer that.
22. Shankara saw his difficult devotion and was pleased and gave the desired boon.
23. Glory, glory, glory to the eternal indestructible one. Who shows grace while dwelling in everyone's heart.
24. All evil persons torment me daily. I wander confused and get no peace.
25. Save me, save me, I call out O Lord. Come and rescue me at this moment.
26. Take your trident and destroy my enemies. Come and rescue me from danger.
27. Mother, father, brothers - they are all there. But in times of trouble none asks after me.
28. O Master, I have only hope in you. Come and remove this great danger.
29. You always give wealth to the poor. Whoever asks receives the fruit.
30. How shall I offer prayers to you? Forgive my mistakes O Lord.
31. O Shankar, destroyer of dangers. Cause of auspiciousness, destroyer of obstacles.
32. Yogis, ascetics and sages meditate. Sharada and Narada bow their heads.
33. Salutations, salutations, victory to Shivaya. Gods and Brahma cannot reach your end.
34. Whoever reads this with a devoted mind - Shambhu becomes their helper.
35. If anyone is burdened with debts, reading this removes them completely.
36. Whoever desires a son - they will surely receive Shiva's grace.
37. Have a pandit perform a homa on Trayodashi day. Do this with meditation and devotion.
38. Always observe the Trayodashi vow. Their body will remain free from afflictions.
39. Offer incense, lamp and food and recite this before Shankara.
40. Sins of many lifetimes are destroyed and at the end one reaches Shivpur (Shiva's abode).
Final: Says Ayodhyadas placing hope in you. Knowing all, remove our sorrows.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shiva Chalisa?
The complete 40-verse prayer to Lord Shiva praising his cosmic form, grace and role as the destroyer.
When should Shiva Chalisa be recited?
Shiva Chalisa is ideally recited during Monday, Shivaratri.
Who composed Shiva Chalisa?
Shiva Chalisa was composed by Ayodhyadas.
What are the benefits of Shiva Chalisa?
Shiva Chalisa is the 40-verse prayer to Lord Shiva describing his cosmic form, his abode on Kailash, his role as destroyer and regenerator and his compassion for devotees. It is recited on Mondays and Shivaratri for spiritual liberation, removal of…