Shree Shiv Chalisa Lyrics with meaning in English

Shree Shiv Chalisa lyrics:

॥ Doha ॥

Jai Ganesh Girija Suvan Mangal Mul Sujan।
Kahat Ayodhya Das Tum Dev Abhaya Varadan ॥

॥ Chaupai ॥

Jai Girija Pati Dinadayala।
Sada Karat Santan Pratipala ॥

Bhala Chandrama Sohat Nike Kanan ।
Kundal Nagaphani Ke ॥

Anga Gaur Shira Ganga Bahaye ।
Mundamala Tan Chhara Lagaye ॥

Vastra Khala Baghambar Sohain Chhavi ।
Ko Dekha Naga Muni Mohain ॥

Maina Matu Ki Havai Dulari ।
Vama Anga Sohat Chhavi Nyari ॥

Kara Trishul Sohat Chhavi Bhari Karat।
Sada Shatrun Chhayakari ॥

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

Kartik Shyam Aur Ganara-u Ya Chhavi ।
Ko Kahi Jata Na Kauo ॥

Devan Jabahi Jaya Pukara।
Tabahi Dukha Prabhu Apa Nivara ॥

Kiya Upadrav Tarak Bhari Devan Sab Mili।
Tumahi Juhari ॥

Turata Shadanana Apa Pathayau ।
Lava-ni-mesh Mahan Mari Girayau ॥

Apa Jalandhara Asura Sanhara Suyash ।
Tumhara Vidit Sansara ॥

Tripurasur Sana Yudha Machayi ।
Sabhi Kripakar Lina Bachayi ॥

Kiya Tapahin Bhagiratha Bhari Purva ।
Pratigya Tasu Purari ॥

Danin Mahan Tum Sama Kou Nahin ।
Sevak Astuti Karat Sadahin ॥

Veda Nam Mahima Tab Gayaee Akatha ।
Anandi Bhed Nahin Payee ॥

Pragate Udadhi Mantan Men Jvala ।
Jarat Sura-sur Bhaye Vihala ॥

Kinha Daya Tahan Kari Sahayee ।
Nilakantha Tab Nam Kahayee ॥

Pujan Ramchandra Jab Kinha ।
Jiti Ke Lanka Vibhishan Dinhi ॥

Sahas Kamal Men Ho Rahe Dhari Kinha ।
Pariksha Tabahin Purari ॥

Ek Kamal Prabhu Rakheu Joi ।
Kushal-nain Pujan Chaha Soi ॥

Kathin Bhakti Dekhi Prabhu Shankar ।
Bhaye Prasanna Diye-ichchhit Var ॥

Jai Jai Jai Anant Avinashi ।
Karat Kripa Sabake Ghat Vasi ॥

Dushta Sakal Nit Mohin Satavai ।
Bhramat Rahe Mohin Chain Na Avai ॥

Trahi-trahi Main Nath Pukaro ।
Yahi Avasar Mohi Ana Ubaro ॥

Lai Trishul Shatrun Ko Maro ।
Sankat Se Mohin Ana Ubaro ॥

Mata Pita Bhrata Sab Hoi ।
Sankat Men Puchhat Nahin Koi ॥

Svami Ek Hai Asha Tumhari ।
Ava Harahu Aba Sankat Bhari ॥

Dhan Nirdhan Ko Deta Sadahin ।
Jo Koi Janche So Phal Pahin ॥

Astuti Kehi Vidhi Karai Tumhari ।
Kshamahu Nath Aba Chuka Hamari ॥

Shankar Ho Sankat Ke Nishan ।
Vighna Vinashan Mangal Karan ॥

Yogi Yati Muni Dhyan Lagavan ।
Sharad Narad Shisha Navavain ॥

Namo Namo Jai Namah Shivaya ।
Sura Brahmadik Par Na Paya ॥

Jo Yah Patha Karai Man Lai ।
Tapar Hota Hai Shambhu Sahayee ॥

Riniyan Jo Koi Ho Adhikari ।
Patha Karai So Pavan Hari ॥

Putra-hin Ichchha Kar Koi ।
Nischaya Shiva Prasad Tehin Hoi ॥

Pandit Trayodashi Ko Lavai ।
Dhyan-purvak Homa Karavai ॥

Trayodashi Vrat Kare Hamesha ।
Tan Nahin Take Rahe Kalesha ॥

Dhupa Dipa Naivedya Charhavai ।
Anta Vasa Shivapur Men Pavai ॥

Kahai Ayodhya Asha Tumhari ।
Jani Sakal Dukha Harahu Hamari ॥

॥ Doha ॥

Nitya Nema Kari Pratahi ।
Patha Karau Chalis ॥

Tum Meri Man Kamana ।
Purna Karahu Jagadish ॥

Lyrics meaning:

॥ Doha ॥

Explanation:
The Chalisa begins by invoking Lord Ganesha, the son of Goddess Girija (Parvati) and Lord Shiva. Lord Ganesha is worshipped first in every auspicious act as the remover of obstacles. The poet Ayodhya Das (likely the poet Tulsidas or a disciple) bows before Shiva, the bestower of fearlessness and divine grace.

Verse 1

Explanation:
The devotee salutes Lord Shiva, the consort of Goddess Girija, calling him the merciful Lord, always protecting the righteous and saints. Shiva's compassion extends to all beings, especially to those who are pure at heart.

Verse 2

Explanation:
Lord Shiva is described with the crescent moon shining beautifully on his head. He adorns serpents as earrings and other ornaments—signifying fearlessness, austerity, and command over deadly creatures and nature itself.

Verse 3

Explanation:
Shiva’s body is fair and glowing, and the holy Ganga flows from his matted locks. He wears a garland of skulls and ashes smeared over his body. This shows his transcendence over life and death, and his renunciation of worldly pleasures.

Verse 4

Explanation:
He wears a tiger skin as a garment, symbolizing courage and dominance over animal instincts. Even sages and ascetics are enchanted by his divine appearance, though he appears in a wild and fearsome form.

Verse 5

Explanation:
He is the beloved of Goddess Parvati, daughter of Maina Devi. She shines splendidly sitting on his left side, radiating grace and devotion, completing the divine couple of balance and power.

Verse 6

Explanation:
In his hand, Shiva holds the Trishul (trident), which is radiant and awe-inspiring. It is the weapon with which he destroys evil and enemies, ensuring the protection of his devotees.

Verse 7

Explanation:
Lord Nandi (the bull) and Ganesha, his son, are always in his presence. Their glory and presence are compared to lotuses blooming in an ocean—pure, serene, and powerful.

Verse 8

Explanation:
Shiva's sons—Kartikeya (commander of the gods) and Ganesha—are so divine in their appearance that no words can fully describe their radiance and charm.

Verse 9

Explanation:
Whenever the gods faced troubles and suffering, they turned to Shiva. He always answered their calls, removing their pain and rescuing them from distress.

Verse 10

Explanation:
When the demon Tarakasura wreaked havoc among gods, they collectively sought refuge in Lord Shiva. They knew only he could end Taraka’s tyranny.

Verse 11

Explanation:
Shiva immediately sent his son Kartikeya (Shadanana) to battle Tarakasura. In the blink of an eye, Kartikeya vanquished the demon, restoring peace to heaven.

Verse 12

Explanation:
Shiva also defeated the demon Jalandhara, a fearsome foe. This heroic act of protection is well known throughout the world, adding to his glorious fame.

Verse 13

Explanation:
Lord Shiva fought against the three Tripura demons, who had grown powerful and evil. In his compassion, he protected everyone from their devastation, saving the world.

Verse 14

Explanation:
When Bhagiratha performed intense penance to bring the Ganga to earth, it was Shiva who agreed to hold her mighty flow in his matted hair—fulfilling the vow and request of Bhagiratha.

Verse 15

Explanation:
There is no greater giver than Shiva. He blesses his devotees generously. His devotees always sing his praises with pure devotion, and he never disappoints them.

Verse 16

Explanation:
The Vedas speak highly of Shiva’s infinite greatness, but even they could not completely describe his vast divine nature, which goes beyond comprehension.

Verse 17

Explanation:
During the churning of the cosmic ocean, a deadly poison emerged, which scared all gods and demons alike. They were helpless and in deep distress.

Verse 18

Explanation:
Out of compassion, Shiva drank the poison to save all beings. The poison turned his throat blue, and hence he earned the name Neelkantha (blue-throated one).

Verse 19

Explanation:
When Lord Rama worshipped Shiva before his war with Ravana, Shiva blessed him. As a result, Rama triumphed and crowned Vibhishana, Ravana’s brother, as the king of Lanka.

Verse 20

Explanation:
To test Lord Vishnu’s devotion, Shiva hid one of the thousand lotus flowers Vishnu was offering in worship. Vishnu, realizing one was missing, offered one of his eyes, demonstrating supreme devotion.

Verse 21

Explanation:
Vishnu was ready to sacrifice his own eye as the missing lotus. Seeing this, Shiva was deeply moved by such unwavering devotion.

Verse 22

Explanation:
Shiva was pleased with Vishnu’s sincere and intense devotion, and he blessed him with the boon of his choice, again showing his generosity and love for true devotion.

Verse 23

Explanation:
Victory and praises to Lord Shiva—the eternal, indestructible, infinite one who lives in every being. He blesses all with love and compassion.

Verse 24

Explanation:
The devotee confesses how evil forces trouble him daily, disturbing his peace and mind, and leaving him restless and unsettled.

Verse 25

Explanation:
In desperation, the devotee cries out to Shiva, begging him to come and rescue him in this time of trouble, and to save him from despair.

Verse 26

Explanation:
The devotee prays that Shiva use his Trishul to destroy all enemies and obstacles and pull the devotee out of suffering and danger.

Verse 27

Explanation:
The devotee expresses how even family and close ones abandon him in times of real crisis, and only Shiva remains the true savior.

Verse 28

Explanation:
Now, only Shiva remains as the sole hope for the devotee. With faith, the devotee pleads to remove this overwhelming crisis and sorrow.

Verse 29

Explanation:
Shiva never distinguishes between the rich or poor. Whoever asks with faith, he grants them their desired fruits—making him the most generous deity.

Verse 30

Explanation:
The devotee humbly admits his own faults and ignorance, asking for forgiveness and seeking guidance on how best to praise Shiva, overwhelmed by his greatness.

Verse 31

Explanation:
Shiva is the symbol of relief in suffering, the remover of obstacles, and the bringer of prosperity—one who blesses even the most fallen.

Verse 32

Explanation:
Great saints, yogis, and sages always meditate on Lord Shiva, including celestial beings like Narad and Sharad, who bow their heads in reverence.

Verse 33

Explanation:
Salutations to Lord Shiva! Even the gods and Brahma cannot fully understand or describe the vastness of Shiva’s divine form and energy.

Verse 34

Explanation:
Whoever recites this Chalisa with deep devotion and focus, receives Shiva’s support and protection in all aspects of life.

Verse 35

Explanation:
Even those burdened by debts or troubles will find relief and blessings through this prayer, as Shiva purifies their lives.

Verse 36

Explanation:
If someone wishes for a child and prays sincerely to Shiva through this Chalisa, that desire will surely be fulfilled by his grace.

Verse 37

Explanation:
For special blessings, one can invite a priest on Trayodashi (13th lunar day) and perform a fire ritual (homa) with deep meditation on Shiva.

Verse 38

Explanation:
By regularly observing the Trayodashi fast and performing devotion on this sacred day, all bodily and worldly troubles disappear.

Verse 39

Explanation:
By offering incense, lamp, and food to Lord Shiva regularly, one attains a place in Shivapur (Shiva’s divine abode) after death.

Verse 40

Explanation:
The poet Ayodhya Das ends the Chalisa by expressing his hope and faith in Shiva’s mercy, and humbly asks to remove all of life’s sorrow.

॥ Doha ॥

Explanation:
The devotee promises to recite the Shiv Chalisa every morning with discipline and devotion, asking Lord Shiva—the Lord of the Universe—to fulfill his heartfelt desires.

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