Shri Ganesh Chalisa
Shri Ganesha Chalisa is a Hindu devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Ganesha, a deity known for removing obstacles and beginnings. Ganesha Chalisa consists of forty verses, praising and invoking Ganesha’s blessings for success, wisdom, prosperity, and obstacle removal. Devotees recite it to seek his blessings. Ganesha thus became the beloved son of Shiva and Parvati, and is revered as the remover of obstacles and the god of beginnings in Hinduism. His elephant head symbolizes wisdom and intelligence.
Ganesha is worshipped before the beginning of any auspicious activity in Hindu culture, and his popularity extends beyond India to various parts of Asia and the world.
What is benefit of reciting Ganesha Chalisa ?
Shri Ganesha Chalisa is a devotional hymn that is believed to bring numerous benefits to devotees who worship Lord Ganesha. It is believed to remove obstacles, bring blessings for success, bestow wisdom and knowledge, provide protection, aid in spiritual growth, purify the mind and heart, and fulfill desires. Reciting the chalisa with devotion helps deepen one’s connection with the deity, cultivate positive qualities like humility and inner peace, and help manifest desires. Overall, Shri Ganesha Chalisa is a powerful devotional hymn that connects devotees with the divine qualities of Lord Ganesha, bringing blessings, protection, and spiritual growth.
Why Ganesha Vahan is Mushak (Mouse)?
The Mouse is symbolizes humility, overcoming obstacles, controlling desires, alertness, intelligence, and companionship. Its ability to gnaw through barriers and find their way through tight spaces symbolizes Ganesha’s role as the remover of obstacles. The mouse’s sharp senses also represent Ganesha’s intelligence and keen perception. In some interpretations, it represents Ganesha’s teachings on a balanced life.
Shri Ganesha Chalisa (English)
॥ DOHA ॥
Jai Ganapati Sadgunsadan, Kavi Var Badan Kripal।
Vighn Haran Mangal Karan, Jai Jai Girijaalaala॥
॥ CHAUPAI ॥
Jai Jai Jai Ganapati Ganraju, Mangal Bharan Karan Shubh Kaju ।
Jai Gajbadan Sadan Sukhadata, Vishwa Vinayak Buddhi Vidhata।
Vakra Tund Shuchi Shund Suhavan, Tilak Tripund Bhaal Mann Bhavan।
Raajat Mani Muktan Ur Mala, Swarn Mukut Shir Nayan Vishala।
Pustak Paani Kuthar Trishulam, Modak Bhog Sugandhit Phulam।
Sundar Pitambar Tan Saajit, Charan Paduka Muni Mann Rajit।
Dhani Shiv Suvan Shadanan Bhraata, Gauri Lalan Vishwa-Vidhata।
Riddhi-Siddhi Tav Chanvar Sudhare, Mushak Vaahan Sohat Dwaare।
Kaho Janm Shubh Katha Tumhari, Ati Shuchi Paawan Mangal Kaari।
Ek Samay Giriraaj Kumari, Putra Hetu Tapp Kinho Bhaari।
Bhayo Yagya Jab Purn Anupa, Tab Pahunchyo Tum Dhari Dvij Roopa।
Atithi jani kai gauri sukharibahuvidhi seva kari tumhari।
Ati Prasann Hai Tum Var Dinha, Matu Putra Hit Jo Tapp Kinha।
Milahi Putra Tuhi Buddhi Vishala, Binaa Garbh Dhaaran Yahi Kala।
Gananaayak, Gun Gyan Nidhana, Pujit Pratham Roop Bhagvana।
As Kahi Antardhyan Roop Hai, Palanaa Par Balak Swroop Hai।
Bani Shishu Rudan Jabhi Tum Thana, Lakhi Mukh Sukh Nahin Gauri Samana।
Sakal Magan, Sukh Mangal Gavahin, Nabh Te Suran Suman Varshavahin।
Shambhu, Uma, Bahu Daan Lutavahin, Sur Munijan, Sut Dekhan Avahin।
Lakhi Ati Anand Mangal Saajaa, Dekhan Bhi Aaye Shani Raja।
Nij Avagun Guni Shani Mann Mahi, Balak, Dekhan Chahat Naahi।
Girija Kachhu Mann Bhed Badhayo, Utsav Mor, Na Shani Tuhe Bhayo।
Kahan Lage Shani, Mann Sakuchai, Kaa Karihau, Shishu Mohi Dikhai।
Nahi Vishwas, Uma Ur Bhayau, Shani So Balak Dekhan Kahau।
Padatahin, Shani Driga Kon Prakasha, Balak Sir Udi Gayo Akasha।
Girija Giri Vikal Huye Dharani, So Dukh Dashaa Gayo Nahi Varani।
Hahakar Machayo Kailasha, Shani Kinho Lakhi Sut Ko Nasha।
Turat Garud Chadhi Vishnu Sidhayo, Kati Chakra So Gaj Shir Laye।
Balak Ke Dhad Upar Dhareyo, Praan, Mantra Padhi Shankar Dareyo।
Naam ‘Ganesh’ Shambhu Tab Kinhe, Pratham Pujya Buddhi Nidhi, Var Dinhe।
Buddhi Pariksha Jab Shiv Kinha, Prithvi Kar Pradakshina Linhe।
Chale Shadanan, Bharami Bhulai, Rache Baith Tum Buddhi Upai।
Dhani Ganesh Kahi Shiv Hiy Harashe, Nabh Te Suran Suman Bahu Barase।
Charan Matu-Pitu Ke Dhar Linhe, Tinke Saat Pradakshin Kinhe।
Tumhari Mahima Buddhi Badai, Shesh Sahas Mukh Sake Na Gai।
Mein Matihin Malin Dukhari, Karhu Kaun Vidhi Vinay Tumhari।
Bhajat ‘Ramasundar’ Prabhudasa, Jag Prayag, Kakra, Durvasa।
Ab Prabhu Daya Deen Par Kijai, Apni Bhagati Shakti Kuchhu Dijai।
॥ DOHA॥
Shri Ganesh Yah Chalisa, Path Karai Kar Dhyan।
Nit Nav Mangal Grah Base, Lahe Jagat Sanman॥
Samvant Apne Sahstra Dash, Rishi Panchami Dinesh।
Puran Chalisa Bhayo, Mangal Murti Ganesh ॥
॥ Iti Shri Ganesha Chalisa Sampurnam ॥
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