Shiv Chalisa

The Shiv Chalisa is a 40-verse devotional prayer dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the most powerful chants in Hindu mythology.

Devotees recite the sacred Shiv Ji Chalisa during morning prayers on Mondays, which are considered highly auspicious for Lord Shiva, as well as on special occasions such as Maha Shivaratri and the holy month of Shravan.

Chanting the Shiv Chalisa with devotion brings divine blessings into the devotee's life, also removes obstacles, and ultimately gives peace and prosperity.

Shiv Chalisa With Its English Meaning

Doha

It’Jai Ganesh Girija Suvan, Mangal Mul Sujan।
Kahat Ayodhya Das Tum, Dehu Abhay Varadan॥

Meaning:
Glory to Lord Ganesha, the divine son of Goddess Girija (Parvati), the root of all auspiciousness and wisdom. Ayodhyadas humbly prays to You to bless all with fearlessness.

Chalisa

Jai Girija Pati Deen Dayala।
Sada Karat Santan Pratipala॥

Meaning:
Victory to Lord Shiva, the consort of Goddess Parvati, who is compassionate to the humble and always protects His devotees.

Bhaal Chandrama Sohat Neeke।
Kanan Kundal Naagphani Ke॥

Meaning:
The crescent moon adorns His forehead beautifully, and serpent-hood earrings decorate His ears.

Ang Gaur Shir Ganga Bahaye।
Mundmaal Tan Chhaar Lagaye॥

Meaning:
His fair body radiates purity, the sacred Ganga flows from His matted hair, He wears a garland of skulls, and sacred ash adorns His body.

Vastra Khaal Baghambar Sohai।
Chhavi Ko Dekhi Naag Mun Mohai॥

Meaning:
Clad in tiger skin, His divine appearance enchants even the serpents.

Maina Matu Ki Havai Dulari।
Baam Ang Sohat Chhavi Nyari॥

Meaning:
Goddess Parvati, beloved daughter of Mother Maina, graces His left side, enhancing His divine beauty.

Kar Trishul Sohat Chhavi Bhari।
Karat Sada Shatrun Kshaykari॥

Meaning:
The trident in His hand shines magnificently and eternally destroys evil and enemies.

Nandi Ganesh Sohain Tahan Kaise।
Saagar Madhya Kamal Hain Jaise॥

Meaning:
Nandi and Lord Ganesha stand beside him like lotuses blooming in the middle of an ocean.

Kartik Shyam Aur Ganraau।
Ya Chhavi Ko Kahi Jaat Na Kaau॥

Meaning:
Kartikeya and the divine attendants surround Him; such a magnificent vision cannot be described in words.

Devan Jabahi Jaay Pukaara।
Tabahi Dukh Prabhu Aap Nivaara॥

Meaning:
Whenever the gods call upon Him, Lord Shiva instantly removes their suffering.

Kiya Upadrav Tarak Bhaari।
Devan Sab Mili Tumahi Juhaari॥

Meaning:
When the demon Tarakasura caused great destruction, all the gods sought refuge in You.

Turat Shadanan Aap Pathaayo।
Lava-Nimesh Mahan Maari Giraayo॥

Meaning:
You immediately sent Your six-faced son Kartikeya, who destroyed the demons in a moment.

Aap Jalandhar Asur Sanhaara।
Suyash Tumhara Vidit Sansara॥

Meaning:
You destroyed the demon Jalandhara, and Your glory spread throughout the world.

Tripurasur San Yudh Machai।
Sabahin Kripa Kari Leen Bachaai॥

Meaning:
You waged war against Tripurasura and, by Your grace, protected all beings.

Kiya Tapahin Bhagirath Bhaari।
Purva Pratigya Tasu Purari॥

Meaning:
Through intense penance, King Bhagirath fulfilled his vow by Your divine grace.

Danin Mahan Tum Sam Kou Naahin।
Sevak Stuti Karat Sadahin॥

Meaning:
No one is as generous as you. Your devotees always sing Your praises.

Ved Maahi Mahima Tum Gaai।
Akath Anaadi Bhed Nahin Paai॥

Meaning:
Even the Vedas sing of Your glory, yet cannot fully comprehend Your infinite nature.

Prakati Udadhi Manthan Mein Jwala।
Jarat Suraasur Bhaye Vihala॥

Meaning:
During the churning of the ocean, deadly poison emerged, causing distress to gods and demons alike.

Keenhi Daya Tahan Kari Sahai।
Neelkanth Tab Naam Kahaai॥

Meaning:
Out of compassion, You drank the poison to save creation, earning the name Neelkanth, the blue-throated Lord.

Jo Yeh Shiv Chalisa Gaave।
So Shiv Lok Param Pad Paave॥

Meaning:
Whoever recites this Shiv Chalisa with devotion attains the supreme abode of Lord Shiva.

The 40 verses beautifully describe Lord Shiva's glory, his compassion for devotees, and his role as the destroyer of evil.

May Bholenath shower his infinite blessings upon all who recite this holy Chalisa with a pure heart.

Har Har Mahadev