The complete 40-verse prayer to Lord Vishnu as the preserver of the universe and lord of all avatars.
लक्ष्मी वल्लभ जगत के स्वामी, शेष नाग पर शयन बिहारी॥
जय जय विष्णु जगत-रखवारे।
हरि, नारायण, भव-भय-टारे॥1॥
पीताम्बर परिधान विराजे।
वैजयन्ती माला गल साजे॥2॥
क्षीर सागर में शयन करत हैं।
ब्रह्मा नाभि कमल सजत हैं॥3॥
चार भुजा में शोभित शंख।
चक्र गदा पद्म चिह्नाङ्क॥4॥
गरुड़ पर चढ़कर आते हो।
भक्तों के दुख दूर भगाते हो॥5॥
श्री लक्ष्मी तुम्हारी संगिनी।
ब्रह्मा शिव की तुम जिंदगिनी॥6॥
दस अवतार लिए तुम धारी।
जग कल्याण हेतु बलिहारी॥7॥
मत्स्य कूर्म वाराह नरसिंहा।
वामन परशुराम बड़े महिमा॥8॥
राम कृष्ण बुद्ध कलंकी।
दशावतारी हरि अलंकी॥9॥
प्रलय काल में मत्स्य बने।
वेद रक्षा की सुध लिए॥10॥
मन्दराचल धारण किया कूर्म।
अमृत पाने को था भरम॥11॥
हिरण्याक्ष वध वाराह रूप।
धरती उठाई भव सागर कूप॥12॥
नरसिंह बन खम्भा तोड़ा।
हिरण्यकश्यप को धरा मरोड़ा॥13॥
वामन बन बलि छला।
त्रिलोक तीन डग में ले लिया॥14॥
परशुराम बन क्षत्रिय मारे।
इक्कीस बार भू भार उतारे॥15॥
राम बन सीता को लाए।
रावण मारे धर्म बचाए॥16॥
कृष्ण बन गीता सुनाई।
जग को ज्ञान की राह दिखाई॥17॥
बुद्ध बन अहिंसा सिखाई।
करुणा की नई राह बताई॥18॥
कल्कि रूप कलि में आएंगे।
अधर्मी सब नष्ट होंगे॥19॥
एकादशी का व्रत करते।
विष्णु की भक्ति पाते हैं॥20॥
तुलसी दल प्रिय है तुम्हें।
चढ़ाने से मोक्ष मिले॥21॥
शंख ध्वनि तुम्हें प्रिय है।
पूजा में बजाने से मिलती कृपा॥22॥
भगवद्गीता तुम्हारी वाणी।
जगत को ज्ञान की राह बताने वाली॥23॥
अर्जुन के सारथी बने थे।
धर्म की रक्षा तुमने की थी॥24॥
द्रोपदी की लाज बचाई।
अनंत वस्त्र दिए दिखाई॥25॥
गजेन्द्र मोक्ष किया तुमने।
हाथी को ग्राह से बचाया॥26॥
प्रह्लाद की रक्षा की तुमने।
नरसिंह रूप धरा तुमने॥27॥
ध्रुव को ध्रुव तारा बनाया।
भक्ति का मान सदा बढ़ाया॥28॥
अम्बरीष की रक्षा की।
सुदर्शन चक्र से रक्षा की॥29॥
देवर्षि नारद के प्रिय तुम।
सनकादिकों के ईश्वर तुम॥30॥
शेष नाग की शैया पर।
योग निद्रा में विश्राम करते॥31॥
जय विष्णु जय नारायण।
जय अच्युत जय जनार्दन॥32॥
हरि ॐ तत् सत् नाम।
सदा स्मरण योग्य राम॥33॥
विष्णु सहस्रनाम जो जपे।
विष्णु कृपा उसे सदा मिले॥34॥
एकादशी व्रत करे जो नित।
विष्णु लोक पाए वह चित्त॥35॥
तुलसी विवाह में भाग लें।
विष्णु का पुण्य प्रसाद लें॥36॥
वैकुण्ठ धाम तुम्हारा घर।
भक्त वहाँ जाते अपने बल पर॥37॥
शरण में आए जो भी जन।
उसे मिले मोक्ष और मन॥38॥
विष्णु चालीसा गावे जो।
जन्म मृत्यु के भय से मुक्त हो॥39॥
जय जय विष्णु जय नारायण।
भक्तों के सब दुख हरण॥40॥
जय हरि विष्णु नारायण।
सदा रहो भक्तों के शरण॥
Lakshmi Vallabh Jagat Ke Swami, Shesh Naag Par Shayan Bihari.
Jai Jai Vishnu Jagat-Rakhware. Hari Narayan Bhav-Bhay-Tare.1.
Peetambar Paridhan Viraje. Vaijayanti Mala Gal Saje.2.
Ksheer Sagar Mein Shayan Karat Hain. Brahma Nabhi Kamal Sajat Hain.3.
Char Bhuja Mein Shobhit Shankh. Chakra Gada Padma Chihnank.4.
Garud Par Chadhkar Aate Ho. Bhakton Ke Dukh Door Bhagate Ho.5.
Shri Lakshmi Tumhari Sangini. Brahma Shiv Ki Tum Jindagini.6.
Das Avtar Liye Tum Dhari. Jag Kalyan Hetu Balihari.7.
Matsya Koorma Varah Narsingh. Vaman Parashuram Bade Mahima.8.
Ram Krishna Buddha Kalanki. Dashavtari Hari Alanki.9.
Pralay Kaal Mein Matsya Bane. Ved Raksha Ki Sudh Liye.10.
Mandrachal Dharan Kiya Koorma. Amrit Paane Ko Tha Bharam.11.
Hiranyaksha Vadh Varah Roop. Dharti Uthai Bhav Sagar Koop.12.
Narsingh Ban Khamba Toda. Hiranyakashyap Ko Dhara Maroda.13.
Vaman Ban Bali Chhala. Trilok Teen Dag Mein Le Liya.14.
Parashuram Ban Kshatriya Mare. Ikkis Baar Bhu Bhaar Utare.15.
Ram Ban Sita Ko Laye. Ravan Mare Dharm Bachaye.16.
Krishna Ban Geeta Sunai. Jag Ko Gyan Ki Raah Dikhai.17.
Buddh Ban Ahimsa Sikhai. Karuna Ki Nayi Raah Batai.18.
Kalki Roop Kali Mein Aayenge. Adharmis Sab Nasht Honge.19.
Ekadashi Ka Vrat Karte. Vishnu Ki Bhakti Paate Hain.20.
Tulsi Dal Priy Hai Tumhen. Chadhane Se Moksh Mile.21.
Shankh Dhwani Tumhen Priy Hai. Pooja Mein Bajane Se Milti Kripa.22.
Bhagavadgeeta Tumhari Vani. Jagat Ko Gyan Ki Raah Batane Wali.23.
Arjun Ke Sarathi Bane The. Dharm Ki Raksha Tumne Ki Thi.24.
Draupadi Ki Laaj Bachai. Anant Vastra Diye Dikhai.25.
Gajendra Moksha Kiya Tumne. Haathi Ko Grah Se Bachaya.26.
Prahlad Ki Raksha Ki Tumne. Narsingh Roop Dhara Tumne.27.
Dhruv Ko Dhruv Tara Banaya. Bhakti Ka Maan Sada Badhaya.28.
Ambreesh Ki Raksha Ki. Sudarshan Chakra Se Raksha Ki.29.
Devarshi Narad Ke Priy Tum. Sankadikon Ke Ishwar Tum.30.
Shesh Naag Ki Shayya Par. Yog Nidra Mein Vishram Karte.31.
Jai Vishnu Jai Narayan. Jai Achyut Jai Janardan.32.
Hari Om Tat Sat Naam. Sada Smaran Yogya Ram.33.
Vishnu Sahasranam Jo Jape. Vishnu Kripa Use Sada Mile.34.
Ekadashi Vrat Kare Jo Nit. Vishnu Lok Paye Vah Chit.35.
Tulsi Vivah Mein Bhaag Len. Vishnu Ka Punya Prasad Len.36.
Vaikuntha Dham Tumhara Ghar. Bhakt Vahan Jaate Apne Bal Par.37.
Sharan Mein Aaye Jo Bhi Jan. Use Mile Moksha Aur Man.38.
Vishnu Chalisa Gave Jo. Janam Mrityu Ke Bhay Se Mukt Ho.39.
Jai Jai Vishnu Jai Narayan. Bhakton Ke Sab Dukh Haran.40.
Jai Hari Vishnu Narayan. Sada Raho Bhakton Ke Sharan.
Opening: Glory to Lord Vishnu who holds the conch, discus, mace and lotus, beloved of Lakshmi, lord of the universe, who rests on the Shesha serpent.
1. Victory, victory to Vishnu, guardian of the world. Hari, Narayana, remover of the fear of worldly existence.
2. He is adorned in yellow garments. A Vaijayanti garland adorns his neck.
3. He rests in the milk ocean. From his navel the lotus of Brahma blossoms.
4. In his four arms shine the conch, discus, mace and lotus.
5. You come riding on Garuda. You drive away the sorrows of devotees.
6. Shri Lakshmi is your companion. You are the life of Brahma and Shiva.
7. You have taken ten avatars. You have sacrificed yourself for the welfare of the world.
8. Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha. Vamana and Parashuram of great glory.
9. Rama, Krishna, Buddha and Kalki. Dashavtari Hari, the adorned one.
10. In the time of dissolution you became Matsya. You took care of protecting the Vedas.
11. As Kurma you held Mount Mandara. There was a quest for obtaining amrita.
12. As Varaha you slew Hiranyaksha. You lifted the earth from the well of cosmic ocean.
13. As Narasimha you broke the pillar. You twisted Hiranyakashyapa on the ground.
14. As Vamana you tricked Bali. You took the three worlds in three steps.
15. As Parashuram you slew the Kshatriyas. You removed the earth's burden twenty-one times.
16. As Rama you brought back Sita. You slew Ravana and protected dharma.
17. As Krishna you narrated the Gita. You showed the world the path of knowledge.
18. As Buddha you taught non-violence. You showed a new path of compassion.
19. As Kalki you will come in the Kali Yuga. All the unrighteous will be destroyed.
20. Those who observe Ekadashi vow - they receive Vishnu's devotion.
21. Tulsi leaves are dear to you. Liberation is received by offering them.
22. Conch sound is dear to you. Grace is received by sounding it in worship.
23. The Bhagavad Gita is your speech. It shows the world the path of knowledge.
24. You became Arjuna's charioteer. You protected dharma.
25. You protected Draupadi's honor. You provided endless garments.
26. You granted Gajendra liberation. You saved the elephant from the crocodile.
27. You protected Prahlada. You took the form of Narasimha.
28. You made Dhruva into the Pole Star. You always elevated the honor of devotion.
29. You protected Ambarisha. You protected him with the Sudarshana Chakra.
30. You are dear to the divine sage Narada. You are the lord of Sanaka and the sages.
31. On the bed of Shesha Naga. You rest in yoga sleep.
32. Victory to Vishnu, victory to Narayana. Victory to Achyuta, victory to Janardhana.
33. Hari Om Tat Sat - the name. Always worthy of remembrance, Rama.
34. Whoever chants Vishnu Sahasranam - always receives Vishnu's grace.
35. Whoever observes Ekadashi vow daily - their mind attains Vishnu's realm.
36. Those who participate in Tulsi Vivaha - they receive the meritorious prasad of Vishnu.
37. Vaikuntha Dham is your home. Devotees go there by their own effort.
38. Whoever comes to your shelter - they receive liberation and peace of mind.
39. Whoever sings Vishnu Chalisa - is freed from the fear of birth and death.
40. Victory, victory to Vishnu, victory to Narayana. Remove all sorrows of devotees.
Final: Victory to Hari Vishnu Narayana. Always remain the refuge of devotees.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vishnu Chalisa?
The complete 40-verse prayer to Lord Vishnu as the preserver of the universe and lord of all avatars.
When should Vishnu Chalisa be recited?
Vishnu Chalisa is ideally recited during Thursday, Ekadashi.
Who composed Vishnu Chalisa?
Vishnu Chalisa was composed by Traditional.
What are the benefits of Vishnu Chalisa?
Vishnu Chalisa is the 40-verse prayer to Lord Vishnu the preserver of the universe. It praises his ten avatars including Rama and Krishna, his resting on the cosmic ocean, his divine weapons and his role in protecting cosmic order. Reciting…