Shri Chandra Dev Chalisa English Lyrics and English
Shri Chandra Dev Chalisa
|| Doha ||
|| Chaupai ||
|| Sorath ||
LYRICS MEANING
dedicated to Chandra Prabhu Swami, the 8th Tirthankara of Jainism. This is a Chalisa (40-verse prayer), structured like many other traditional Hindu and Jain devotional texts. It's designed to praise the deity, recount their divine acts, and ask for blessings.
Let me walk you through a detailed verse-by-verse explanation and share the essence of the full composition:
🔶 Doha (Opening Couplet)
Shish Nava Arihant Ko, Siddhan Karun Pranam.
Upadhyaya Acharya Ka, Le Sukhkaari Naam.
Meaning:
I bow my head to the Arihants (conquerors of passions), and offer my salutations to the Siddhas (liberated souls). I also take the auspicious name of the Upadhyaya and Acharya (Jain monks/teachers), who bring spiritual happiness.
Sarv Sadhu Aur Saraswati, Jin Mandir Sukhkaar.
Chandrapuri Ke Chandra Ko, Man Mandir Mein Dhaar.
Meaning:
To all saints, to goddess of learning (Saraswati), and to the spiritual happiness of Jin temples — I install the image of Lord Chandra of Chandrapuri in my heart's temple.
Essence: This is a traditional invocatory verse. The devotee begins by paying respect to the main spiritual figures in Jainism, including monks and teachers, then focuses devotion specifically on Chandraprabhu Swami.
🔷 Chaupai (Main Verses)
- Jai-Jai Swami Shri Jin Chanda, Tumko Nirakh Bhaye Ananda.
→ Victory to Lord Chandraprabhu! Seeing your divine form brings joy. - Tum Hi Prabhu Devan Ke Deva, Karun Tumhare Pad Ki Seva.
→ You are the God of gods; I serve your lotus feet with devotion. - Vesh Digambar Kahlata Hai, Sab Jag Ke Man Bhata Hai.
→ Your Digambar (sky-clad) form pleases the hearts of all beings. - NASA Par Hai Drishti Tumhari, Mohni Moorti Kitni Pyari.
→ Your divine gaze is like a laser (symbolic of truth), your enchanting form is beautiful. - Teen Lok Ki Baatein Jano, Teen Kaal Kshan Mein Pachhano.
→ You know all about the three worlds (heaven, earth, underworld), and comprehend past, present, future instantly. - Naam Tumhara Kitna Pyara, Bhoot Pret Sab Karen Nivaara.
→ Your name is so sweet that even spirits and ghosts flee upon hearing it. - Tum Jag Mein Sarvagya Kaho, Ashtam Tirthankar Kahlo.
→ You are known as the Omniscient, the 8th Tirthankara. - Mahasen Jo Pita Tumhare, Lakshmana Ke Dil Ke Pyaare.
→ Your father is King Mahasen, and your brother Lakshman was very dear to you.
🔷 Narration of Life and Deeds
This section describes the birth and major events in Chandra Prabhu’s life.
9–11. Born on Ekadashi (11th lunar day), in Chandra Nagar.
Defeated diseases (symbolic of ignorance), preached Dharma, and had Pandits worship.
12–14. He offered Raaj Bhog (royal food) to Lord Shiva, distributed food.
He cured all diseases with divine powers and spread peace.
15–20. Explained truths to kings, established temples and worship.
His ascetic life was celebrated by all — even enemies respected him.
21–27. Pratima (idols) were made in his honor, and his stories were spread in cities.
He gave teachings at Sonaagiri (holy place), and helped commoners.
28–30. Even now, his temples exist in Sonaagiri.
His teachings are echoed in Samavsharan (divine preaching assembly).
His idol is so beautiful that all people worship him.
🔶 Closing Prayers
Mandir Aur Bahut Bataayein, Shobha Varanat Paar Na Paayein.
So many temples describe your glory, but words cannot capture it.
Paar Karo Meri Yeh Naiya, Tum Bin Koi Nahin Khivaaya.
You are the only one who can ferry this soul across the ocean of life.
Prabhu Main Tumse Kuch Nahin Chaahun, Bhav-Bhav Mein Darshan Paaun.
I desire nothing material, just the chance to see you in every life.
Main Hoon Swami Daas Tihaara, Karo Naath Ab To Nistaara.
I am your humble servant; please liberate me, O Lord.
Swami Aap Daya Dikhlaao, Chandra Das Ko Chandr Banaaao.
Show your grace and make this servant radiant like you.
🔷 Sorath (Concluding Verses)
Nit Chaalisahin Baar, Paath Kare Chaalis Din.
Kheya Sugandh Apar, Sonaagiri Mein Aayein Ke.
→ Whoever recites this 40 times for 40 days, their soul will reach fragrant bliss at Sonaagiri.
Hoye Kubera Saaman, Janam Daridri Hoye Jo.
Jiske Nahin Santaan, Naam Vansh Jag Mein Chalein.
→ Even the poor will gain Kubera-like wealth; the childless will have lineage continue.
✨ Essence of the Entire Chalisa
This chalisa is:
- A devotional praise of Lord Chandraprabhu Swami, the 8th Tirthankara.
- A poetic recounting of his divine form, knowledge, and spiritual acts.
- A spiritual invocation for blessings: freedom from poverty, illness, and suffering.
- A vow of surrender, expressing no desire except to see and worship the Lord in every birth.
It's a blend of philosophy, mythology, prayer, and poetic devotion that helps reinforce faith, surrender, and spiritual upliftment.
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