Shiva Chalisa Lyrics & Meaning in English
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Shiva Chalisa is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva, aimed at praising and seeking blessings from the deity. It consists of verses that convey the glory and divine attributes of Shiva, designed to invoke his grace and protection.
- Hymn
- Shiva Chalisa
- Deity
- Lord Shiva
- Number of verses
- 12
- Best day to chant
- Monday
- Available languages
- English, Telugu, Hindi
- Last updated
- 18 Jul 2026
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Shiva Chalisa Full Lyrics in English (English)
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Jai Ganesh Girijasuvan Mangal Mool Sujan ।
Kahat Ayodhyadas Tum De-u Abhay Varadan ॥
1 - 4 Listen
Jai Girijapati Dinadayala ।
Sada Karat Santan Pratipala ॥1॥
Bhal Chandrama Sohat Neeke ।
Kanan Kundal Naag Phani Ke ॥2॥
Ang Gaur Shir Gang Bahaye ।
Mundamal Tan Kshar Lagaye ॥3॥
Vastra Khaal Baghambar Sohe ।
Chhavi Ko Dekhi Naag Man Mohe
5 - 8 Listen
Maina Matu Ki Have Dulari ।
Vam Ang Sohat Chhavi Nyari ॥5॥
Kar Trishool Sohat Chhavi Bhari ।
Karat Sada Shatrun Kshaykari ॥6॥
Nandi Ganesh Sohain Taham Kaise ।
Sagar Madhya Kamal Hain Jaise ॥7॥
Kartik Shyam Aur Ganra-u ।
Ya Chhavi Kau Kahi Jaat Na Ka-u
9 - 12 Listen
Devan Jabahin Jaay Pukara ।
Tabahin Dukh Prabhu Aap Nivara ॥9॥
Kiya Upadrav Tarak Bhari ।
Devan Sab Mili Tumahin Juhari ॥10॥
Turat Shadanan Aap Pathayau ।
Lav Nimesh Maham Mari Girayau ॥11॥
Aap Jalandhar Asur Sanhara ।
Suyash Tumhar Vidit Sansara
13 - 16 Listen
Tripurasur San Yuddh Machayi ।
Tabahin Kripa Kar Leen Bachayi ॥13॥
Kiya Tapahin Bhagirath Bhari ।
Purab Pratigya Taasu Purari ॥14॥
Danin Maham Tum Sam Ko-u Nahim ।
Sevak Stuti Karat Sadahim ॥15॥
Ved Mahi Mahima Tum Gayi ।
Akath Anadi Bhed Nahim Payi
17 - 20 Listen
Prakate Udadhi Manthan Mem Jvala ।
Jarat Surasur Bhe Vihala ॥17॥
Kinh Daya Taham Kari Sahayi ।
Nilkanth Tab Naam Kahayi ॥18॥
Poojan Ramchandra Jab Keenham ।
Jeet Ke Lanka Vibhishan Dinha ॥19॥
Sahas Kamal Mem Ho Rahe Dhari ।
Kinh Pariksha Tabahin Tripurari
21 - 24 Listen
Ek Kamal Prabhu Rakhe-u Joyi ।
Kamal Nayan Poojan Chaham Soyi ॥21॥
Kathin Bhakti Dekhi Prabhu Shankar ।
Bhaye Prasann Diye Ichchhit Var ॥22॥
Jai Jai Jai Anant Avinashi ।
Karat Kripa Sabke Ghat Vasi ॥23॥
Dusht Sakal Nit Mohi Satavaim ।
Bhramat Rahaum Mohe Chain Na Avaim
25 - 28 Listen
Traahi Traahi Main Nath Pukaro ।
Yah Avasar Mohi Aan Ubaro ॥25॥
Le Trishool Shatrun Ko Maro ।
Sankat Se Mohim Aan Ubaro ॥26॥
Mata Pita Bhrata Sab Koyi ।
Sankat Mem Poochhat Nahim Koyi ॥27॥
Swami Ek Hai Aas Tumhari ।
Aay Harahu Mam Sankat Bhari
29 - 32 Listen
Dhan Nirdhan Ko Det Sada Hi ।
Jo Koyi Janche So Phal Pahim ॥29॥
Astuti Kehi Vidhi Karom Tumhari ।
Kshamahu Nath Ab Chook Hamari ॥30॥
Shankar Ho Sankat Ke Nashan ।
Mangal Karan Vighn Vinashan ॥31॥
Yogi Yati Muni Dhyan Lagavaim ।
Sharad Narad Sheesh Navavaim
33 - 36 Listen
Namo Namo Jai Namah Shivay ।
Sur Brahmadik Paar Na Pay ॥33॥
Jo Yah Path Kare Man Layee ।
Ta Par Hot Haim Shambhu Sahayee ॥34॥
Raniyam Jo Koyee Ho Adhikari ।
Path Kare So Pavan Hari ॥35॥
Putra Hon Ki Ichchha Joyi ।
Nishchay Shiv Prasad Tehi Hoyi
37 - 41 Listen
Pandit Trayodashi Ko Lave ।
Dhyan Purvak Hom Karave ॥37॥
Trayodashi Vrat Karai Hamesha ।
Tan Nahim Take Rahai Kalesha ॥38॥
Dhoop Deep Naivedya Chadhave ।
Shankar Sammukh Path Sunave ॥39॥
Janm Janm Ke Paap Nasave ।
Ant Dham Shivpur Mem Pave ॥40॥
Kahaim Ayodhyadas Aas Tumhari ।
Jani Sakal Dukh Harahu Hamari
Closing Doha Listen
Nit Nem Uthi Pratahhi Path Karo Chalis ।
Tum Meri Manakamana Purn Karo Jagdish ॥
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What does the Shiva Chalisa mean?
Chanting the Shiva Chalisa is a deeply spiritual practice for devotees of Lord Shiva, believed to bring peace, prosperity, and protection. It is recited to cultivate a closer connection with Shiva, seeking his divine intervention in overcoming obstacles and achieving spiritual growth. This hymn uniquely emphasizes Shiva's role as the supreme destroyer of evil, thus offering devotees strength and courage.
Who wrote the Shiva Chalisa and where does it come from?
The Shiva Chalisa is traditionally attributed to the North Indian bhakti movement and is composed in Hindi. Its origins are not definitively recorded, but it is often associated with the devotional traditions that flourished during the medieval period.
When and how should you chant the Shiva Chalisa?
The Shiva Chalisa is best chanted on Mondays, which are considered auspicious for Lord Shiva. Reciting it 11 or 21 times, especially during the early morning or evening, is recommended. Devotees should sit in a clean, quiet place, focusing on clear pronunciation to enhance the spiritual experience.
❤️ What are the benefits of chanting the Shiva Chalisa?
- ✓ Invokes Lord Shiva's protection
- ✓ Promotes spiritual growth
- ✓ Fosters inner peace and calmness
- ✓ Encourages removal of obstacles
- ✓ Enhances focus and concentration