Ganesh Chalisa Lyrics & Meaning in English

Jaya ganapati sadhguna sadana।
kavi vara badana kripaala ।
Vighna harana mangala karana।
jaya jaya girijaa laala ॥

Lord Ganesha is the home of all good qualities and kindness. He blesses devotees with wisdom, intelligence, and compassion. He removes obstacles and brings success and positivity in life. Victory to the beloved son of Goddess Parvati.

Jaya jaya ganapati gan raaju ।
mangala bharana karana shubha kaaju ॥ 1 ॥

Jaya gajabadana sadana sukhadaataa ।
vishva vinaayaka buddhi vidhaata ॥ 2 ॥

Vakra tunda shuchi shunda suhaavana ।
tilaka tripunda bhaala mana bhaavana ॥ 3 ॥

Raajata mani muktana ura maala ।
svarna mukuta shira nayana vishaala

Victory to Lord Ganesha, king among divine beings. He fills life with goodness and helps complete all good works successfully. The elephant-faced Lord gives happiness and peace to everyone. He is worshipped across the world as the giver of wisdom and intelligence. His curved trunk and divine appearance look beautiful and pure. The sacred marks on his forehead symbolize spiritual power and peace. He wears shining ornaments, pearls, and precious jewels. His golden crown and large eyes reflect greatness and kindness.

Pustaka paani kuthaara trishuulam ।
modaka bhoga sugandhita phoolam ॥ 5 ॥

Sundara piitaambara tana saajita ।
charana paaduka muni mana raajita ॥ 6 ॥

Dhani shiva suvana shadaanana bhraata ।
gaurii lalana vishva-vidhaata ॥ 7 ॥

Riddhi siddhi tava chanvara sudhaare ।
mushaka vaahana sohata dvaare

He holds sacred objects representing knowledge and strength. Devotees offer sweets and flowers with love and devotion. His yellow garments make his divine form even more graceful. Even saints and sages worship his holy feet with devotion. He is the blessed son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. His greatness and fame are known throughout the entire world. Prosperity and spiritual powers always remain near him. His mouse vehicle symbolizes control over desires and ego.

Kahaun janma shubha kathaa tumhaari ।
ati shuchi paavana mangala kaari ॥ 9 ॥

Eka samaya giriraaj kumaari ।
putra hetu tapa kinha bhaari ॥ 10 ॥

Bhayo yagya jaba puurna anuupa ।
taba pahunchyo tuma dhari dvija ruupa ॥ 11 ॥


Atithi jaani kai gauri sukhaari ।
bahuvidhi sevaa kari tumhaari

The Chalisa now describes the sacred story of Ganesha’s birth. His birth story is considered holy, pure, and highly auspicious. One day Goddess Parvati deeply wished for a son. She performed intense prayers and penance to receive that blessing. After the sacred ritual was completed successfully, a divine child appeared. Lord Ganesha came in a holy and miraculous form. Parvati welcomed the child respectfully as a guest. She served him lovingly with great care and devotion.

Ati prasanna hvai tuma vara diinha ।
maatu putra hita jo tapa kiinha ॥ 13 ॥

Milahi putra tuhi buddhi vishaala ।
binaa garbha dhaarana yahi kaala ॥ 14 ॥

Gananaayaka, guna gyaana nidhaana ।
puujita prathama ruupa bhagavana ॥ 15 ॥

Asa kahi antardhyaana ruupa hvai ।
palana para baalaka svaruupa hvai

Pleased by her devotion, Ganesha granted her a blessing. He recognized the sacrifices she made to obtain a child. She was blessed with a son who would be wise and powerful. The birth happened through divine power beyond ordinary human ways. Ganesha is the leader of divine beings and the treasure of wisdom. He became the first deity worshipped before all auspicious beginnings. After giving the blessing, the divine form disappeared. Soon a beautiful baby appeared in the cradle.

Bani shishu rudana jabahi tuma thaana ।
lakhi mukha sukha nahin gauri samaan ॥ 17 ॥


Sakala magana, sukha mangala gaavahin ।
nabha te surana sumana varshaavahin ॥ 18 ॥

Shambhu uma, bahu dana lutavahin ।
sura munijana, suta dekhana aavahin ॥ 19 ॥

Lakhi ati aananda mangala saaja ।
dekhana bhi aaye shani raaja

When the baby cried, Parvati lovingly looked at him. Her happiness became limitless after seeing the child’s face. Everyone celebrated joyfully and sang songs of happiness. The gods showered flowers from heaven to bless the occasion. Lord Shiva and Parvati distributed gifts in celebration. Gods and sages arrived to see the divine child. The entire place was decorated beautifully with joy and excitement. Even Lord Shani came to see the new born child.

Nija avaguna guni shani mana maahin ।
baalaka, dekhan chaahata naahin ॥ 21 ॥

Giraja kachhu mana bheda badhaayo ।
utsava mora na shani tuhi bhaayo ॥ 22॥

Kahana lage shani, mana sakuchaai ।
kaa karihau, shishu mohi dikhaai ॥ 23 ॥

Nahin vishvaasa, uma ur bhayau shani ।
so baalaka dekhana kahyau

Shani knew his powerful gaze could cause harm. Because of fear, he avoided looking directly at the child. Parvati became curious about Shani’s strange behavior. She questioned why he was avoiding the celebration. Shani explained his fear with hesitation and humility. He warned that his gaze might unintentionally hurt the child. Parvati did not believe any harm would happen. She insisted that Shani should look at the baby.

Padatahin, shani driga kona prakaasha ।
baalaka shira udi gayo aakaasha ॥ 25 ॥

Giraja giriin vikala hvai dharani ।
so dukha dasha gayo nahin varani ॥ 26 ॥

Haahaakaara machyo kailaasha ।
shani kiinhyon lakhi suta ka naasha ॥ 27 ॥

Turata garuda chadhi Vishnu sidhaaye ।
kaati chakra so gaja shira laaye

As soon as Shani looked at the child, disaster occurred. The child’s head separated from the body and flew away. Parvati collapsed in unbearable sorrow and grief. Her pain was too deep to even describe in words. Sadness and chaos spread throughout Mount Kailash. Everyone realized the child was harmed because of Shani’s gaze. Lord Vishnu immediately acted to save the child. He brought the head of an elephant using his divine powers.

Baalaka ke dhada upara dhaarayo ।
praana, mantra padha shankara darayo ॥ 29 ॥

Naama ‘ganesha’ shambhu taba kiinhe।
prathama puujya buddhi nidhi, vara diinhe ॥ 30 ॥

Buddhi pariiksha jaba shiva kiinha ।
prithvii kar pradakshina liinha ॥ 31 ॥

Chale shadaanana, bharami bhulaIi ।
rachi baitha tuma buddhi upaai

The elephant head was placed onto the child’s body. Lord Shiva restored life to him through sacred mantras. Lord Shiva named the child Ganesh. He blessed him to become the first worshipped god and lord of wisdom. One day Lord Shiva decided to test true intelligence. The challenge was to circle the entire world. Kartikeya quickly left to travel around the world physically. Ganesh calmly thought of a wiser solution.

Charana maatu-pitu ke dhara linhen ।
tinake saata pradakshina kinhen ॥ 33 ॥

Dhani ganesha, kahi shiva hiya harashe ।
nabha te surana sumana bahu barase॥ 34 ॥

Tumhari mahima buddhi badaye ।
shesha sahasa mukha sakai na gaai ॥ 35 ॥

Mein mati hina malina dukhaari ।
karahun kauna vidhi vinaya tumhaari

Ganesh walked around his parents with devotion. He believed parents themselves represent the whole universe. Lord Shiva joyfully praised Ganesh’s wisdom and understanding. The gods showered flowers again in celebration. Ganesh’s greatness mainly comes from his wisdom and intelligence. Even thousands of mouths cannot fully describe his glory. The devotee humbly admits being weak and troubled. He asks how to properly worship and praise Lord Ganesha.

Bhajata ‘raamasundara’ prabhudaasa ।
lakha prayaga, kakara, durvasa ॥ 37 ॥

Aba prabhu daya dina para kijai ।
apani bhakti shakti kuchhu dijai

The mind is confused and wandering in many directions. The devotee asks forgiveness for mistakes and shortcomings. Again the devotee praises Lord Ganesha with devotion. He is the remover of obstacles and supporter of good deeds.

Shri Ganesh yah chalisa, path karai dhari dhyan ।

Nit nav mangal gruha bashe, lahi jagat sanman ॥

Sambandh apne sahstra dash, rushi panchami dinesh ।

Puran chalisa bhayo, mangal murti ganesha ॥

Whoever reads this Ganesh Chalisa with sincere devotion will be blessed. By the grace of Ganesha and Parvati, success and peace will come into life.