Sri Shiridi Sai Chalisa in English

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Sri Shiridi Sai Chalisa Lyrics in English (English)

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Opening Doha Listen

śiriḍīvāsā sāyiprabhō jagatiki mūlaṃ nīvē prabhō
datta digambara avatāraṃ nīlō sṛṣṭi vyavahāram ॥

1 - 2 Listen

trimūrtirūpā ō sāyī karuṇiñchi kāpāḍōyi
darśanamiyya garāvayya muktiki mārgaṃ chūpumayā ॥ 1 ॥
śiriḍīvāsā sāyiprabhō ॥

kaphini vastramu dhariyiñchi bhujamuku jōlī tagiliñchi
nimba vṛkṣapu Chāyalō phakīru vēṣapu dhāraṇalō
kaliyugamanduna velasitivi tyāgaṃ sahanaṃ nērpitivi
śiriḍī grāmaṃ nī vāsaṃ bhaktula madilō nī rūpam ॥ 2 ॥
śiriḍīvāsā sāyiprabhō ॥

3 - 4 Listen

chānd pāṭil nu kalusukuni ātani bādhalu telusukuni
gurramu jāḍa telipitivi pāṭil bādhanu tīrchitivi
veligiñchāvu jyōtulanu nīvupayōgiñchi jalamulanu
achcheruvondenu ā grāmaṃ chūsi vintaina ā dṛśyam ॥ 3 ॥
śiriḍīvāsā sāyiprabhō ॥

bāyijā chēsenu nī sēva pratiphalamichchāvō dēvā
nī āyuvunu badulichchi tātyānu nīvu bratikiñchi
paśupakṣulanu prēmiñchi prēmatō vāṭini lāliñchi
jīvulapaina mamakāraṃ chitramayā nī vyavahāram ॥ 4 ॥
śiriḍīvāsā sāyiprabhō ॥

5 - 6 Listen

nī dvāramulō nilichitini ninnē nityamu kolichitini
abhayamunichchi brōvumayā ō śiriḍīśā dayāmayā
dhanyamu dvāraka ō māyī nīlō nilichenu śrīsāyi
nī dhuni maṇṭala vēḍimiki pāpamu pōvunu tākiḍiki ॥ 5 ॥
śiriḍīvāsā sāyiprabhō ॥

praḻaya kālamu āpitivi bhaktulanu nīvu brōchitivi
chēsi mahammārī nāśaṃ kāpāḍi śiriḍī grāmaṃ
agnihōtri śāstriki līlā mahātmyaṃ chūpiñchi
śyāmānu bratikiñchitivi pāmu viṣamu toligiñchi ॥ 6 ॥
śiriḍīvāsā sāyiprabhō ॥

7 - 8 Listen

bhakta bhīmājīki kṣayarōgaṃ naśiyiñchē ātani sahanaṃ
ūdī vaidyaṃ chēsāvu vyādhini māyaṃ chēsāvu
kākājīki ō sāyi viṭhala darśana michchitivi
dāmūkichchi santānaṃ kaligiñchitivi santōṣam ॥ 7 ॥
śiriḍīvāsā sāyiprabhō ॥

karuṇāsindhū karuṇiñchu māpai karuṇa kuripiñchu
sarvaṃ nīkē arpitamu peñchumu bhakti bhāvamunu
musliṃ anukoni ninu mēghū telusukuni ātani bādha
dālchi śivaśaṅkara rūpaṃ ichchāvayyā darśanamu ॥ 8 ॥
śiriḍīvāsā sāyiprabhō ॥

9 - 10 Listen

ḍākṭaruku nīvu rāmunigā balvantaku śrīdattunigā
nimōnukaraku mārutigā chidambaraku śrīgaṇapatigā
mārtāṇḍaku khaṇḍōbāgā gaṇūku satyadēvunigā
narasiṃhasvāmigā jōṣiki darśanamu nichchina śrīsāyi ॥ 9 ॥
śiriḍīvāsā sāyiprabhō ॥

rēyi pagalu nī dhyānaṃ nityaṃ nī līlā paṭhanaṃ
bhaktitō chēyaṇḍi dhyānaṃ labhiñchunu muktiki mārgaṃ
padakoṇḍu nī vachanālu bābā mākavi vēdālu
śaraṇani vachchina bhaktulanu karuṇiñchi nīvu brōchitivi ॥ 10 ॥
śiriḍīvāsā sāyiprabhō ॥

11 - 12 Listen

andarilōna nī rūpaṃ nī mahima ati śaktimayaṃ
ō sāyi mēmu mūḍhulamu osagumayā māku jñānamunu
sṛṣṭiki nīvēnaya mūlaṃ sāyi mēmu sēvakulaṃ
sāyi nāmamu talachedamu nityamu sāyini kolichedamu ॥ 11 ॥
śiriḍīvāsā sāyiprabhō ॥

bhakti bhāvana telusukoni sāyini madilō nilupukoni
chittamutō sāyī dhyānaṃ chēyaṇḍi pratinityaṃ
bābā kālchina dhuni ūdi nivāriñchunu adi vyādhi
samādhi nuṇḍi śrīsāyi bhaktulanu kāpāḍēnōyi ॥ 12 ॥
śiriḍīvāsā sāyiprabhō ॥

13 - 14 Listen

mana praśnalaku javābulu telupunu sāyi charitamulu
vinaṇḍi lēka chadavaṇḍi sāyi satyamu chūḍaṇḍi
satsaṅgamunu chēyaṇḍi sāyi svapnamu pondaṇḍi
bhēda bhāvamunu mānaṇḍi sāyi mana sadguruvaṇḍi ॥ 13 ॥
śiriḍīvāsā sāyiprabhō ॥

vandanamayyā paramēśā āpadbāndhava sāyīśā
mā pāpamulū kaḍatērchu mā madi kōrika neravērchu
karuṇāmūrti ō sāyi karuṇatō mamu darichērchōyī
mā manasē nī mandiramu mā palukulē nīku naivēdyam ॥ 14 ॥
śiriḍīvāsā sāyiprabhō ॥

Closing Doha Listen

akhilāṇḍakōṭi brahmāṇḍanāyaka
rājādhirāja yōgirāja parabrahma
śrīsachchidānanda sadguru sāyināth maharāj kī jai ॥

Sri Shiridi Sai Chalisa

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📖 How to read Sri Shiridi Sai Chalisa

Sri Shiridi Sai Chalisa is presented here in multiple scripts. Use the language tabs to read in Hindi (Devanagari), English, or Telugu. When audio is available, listen for pronunciation and chant along.

🕉️ दोहा (Doha)

A doha is a couplet of two lines (sometimes written as four half-lines). Many hymns open or close with a doha. It sets the tone and devotion before the main verses.

📖 Verses (Chaupai / Śloka)

Each numbered block is a verse. Labels such as chaupai (four-line quatrain) or śloka describe the metre. Read or chant them one by one, using the meaning to connect with the sense of the hymn.

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❤️ Benefits of Daily Chanting — Sri Shiridi Sai Chalisa

🧠 Mental & Psychological Benefits

  • Reduces Stress & Anxiety - Scientific studies show that chanting mantras activates the parasympathetic nervous system, lowering cortisol levels by up to 23% and reducing stress hormones
  • Improves Focus & Concentration - Regular chanting enhances brain function, increases attention span, and improves cognitive performance by strengthening neural pathways
  • Boosts Memory & Learning - Research indicates that rhythmic chanting improves memory retention and enhances neuroplasticity, making it easier to learn new skills
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  • Enhances Sleep Quality - The meditative rhythm of chanting calms the mind, helping you fall asleep faster and experience deeper, more restorative sleep

📚 Educational & Cognitive Benefits

  • Learn Sanskrit & Ancient Wisdom - Master one of the world's oldest languages while understanding profound spiritual teachings that have guided millions for centuries
  • Cultural & Historical Knowledge - Gain deep insights into Indian culture, mythology, and the epic Ramayana, enriching your understanding of world heritage
  • Improves Language Skills - Learning Sanskrit improves overall linguistic abilities, enhances vocabulary, and strengthens communication skills in any language
  • Develops Discipline & Routine - Regular practice builds self-discipline, time management skills, and creates positive daily habits that benefit all areas of life
  • Enhances Critical Thinking - Understanding the deeper meanings of verses develops analytical thinking and philosophical reasoning abilities

💰 Financial & Career Benefits

  • Improves Decision-Making - Regular meditation and chanting enhance clarity of thought, leading to better business decisions and financial planning
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🕉️ Divine Blessings & Spiritual Benefits

  • Divine Protection & Strength - Shirdi Sai Baba is known as the remover of obstacles. Chanting Sri Shiridi Sai Chalisa invokes divine protection, removing barriers in all aspects of life
  • Overcomes Fear & Anxiety - Shirdi Sai Baba represents courage and fearlessness. Regular chanting helps overcome phobias, anxieties, and builds inner strength to face life's challenges
  • Attracts Positive Energy - The powerful vibrations of this hymn create a positive aura around you, attracting good fortune, success, and harmonious relationships
  • Spiritual Growth & Inner Peace - Connects you with your higher self, providing deep inner peace, spiritual wisdom, and a sense of purpose in life
  • Removes Negative Karma - The sacred verses help purify past karma, bringing balance and harmony to your life while creating positive future outcomes

🔬 Scientific Reasons to Chant

  • Regulates Breathing Patterns - Chanting naturally regulates breath, improving oxygen intake, reducing blood pressure, and enhancing cardiovascular health
  • Activates Vagus Nerve - The rhythmic chanting stimulates the vagus nerve, which controls the body's relaxation response, reducing inflammation and improving immune function
  • Increases Brain Waves - Studies show chanting shifts brain waves to alpha and theta states, associated with deep relaxation, creativity, and enhanced learning capacity
  • Boosts Neurotransmitters - Regular practice increases production of dopamine, serotonin, and GABA, naturally improving mood, motivation, and mental clarity
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