Lakshmi Chalisa Meaning — Line by Line
लक्ष्मी चालीसा
Every verse and every word explained in English & Hindi
Meaning — Line by Line
Every verse of Lakshmi Chalisa with its English meaning. Tap any word to hear it, or ▶ to recite the verse.
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- Doha 1. Matu lakshmi kari kripa, karo hridaya mem vasa
- Doha 2. Yahi mora aradasa, hatha joड़ vinati karom
- Chaupai 1. Simdhu suta vishnupriye nata shira barambara
- Chaupai 2. Sindhu suta maim sumiraum tohi
- Chaupai 3. Tuma samana nahim koi upakari
- Chaupai 4. Jai jai jagata janani jagadamba
- Chaupai 5. Tuma hi ho ghata ghata ke vasi
- Chaupai 6. Jaga janani jaya sindhu kumari
- Chaupai 7. Vinavaum nitya tumahim maharani
- Chaupai 8. Kehi vidhi stuti karaum tihari
- Chaupai 9. Kripa drishti chitavo mama ori
- Chaupai 10. Jnana buddhi jaya sukha ki data
- Chaupai 11. Kshira simdhu jaba vishnu mathayo
- Chaupai 12. Chaudaha ratna mem tuma sukharasi
- Chaupai 13. Jaba jaba janma jaham prabhu linha
- Chaupai 14. Svayam vishnu jaba nara tanu dhara
- Chaupai 15. Taba tuma prakata janakapura mahim
- Chaupai 16. Apanayo tohi antaryami
- Chaupai 17. Tuma saba prabala shakti nahim ani
- Chaupai 18. Mana krama vachana karai sevakai
- Chaupai 19. Taji chhala kapata aura chaturai
- Chaupai 20. Aura hala maim kahaum bujhai
- Chaupai 21. Tako koi kashta na hoi
- Chaupai 22. Trahi-trahi jaya duhkha nivarini
- Chaupai 23. Jo yaha chalisa padha़e aura padha़ave
- Chaupai 24. Tako koi na roga satavai
- Chaupai 25. Putra hina aura sampatti hina
- Chaupai 26. Vipra bolaya kai patha karavai
- Chaupai 27. Patha karavai dina chalisa
- Chaupai 28. Sukha sampatti bahuta si pavai
- Chaupai 29. Baraha masa karai jo puja
- Chaupai 30. Pratidina patha karai mana mahim
- Chaupai 31. Bahu vidhi kya maim karaum bada़ai
- Chaupai 32. Kari vishvasa karaim vrata nema
- Chaupai 33. Jaya jaya jaya lakshmi maharani
- Chaupai 34. Tumharo teja prabala jaga mahim
- Chaupai 35. Mohi anatha ki sudhi aba lijai
- Chaupai 36. Bhula chuka kari kshama hamari
- Chaupai 37. Bina darashana vyakula adhikari
- Chaupai 38. Nahim mohim jnana buddhi hai tana mem
- Chaupai 39. Rupa chaturbhuja karake dharana
- Chaupai 40. Kahi prakara maim karaum bada़ai
- Chaupai 41. Ramadasa aba kahai pukari
- Chaupai 42. Trahi trahi duhkha harini haro begi saba trasa
- Closing Doha. Ramadasa dhari dhyana nita vinaya karata kara jora
Matu lakshmi kari kripa, karo hridaya mem vasa
मातु लक्ष्मी करि कृपा, करो हृदय में वास। मनोकामना सिद्ध करि, परुवहु मेरी आस॥
Matu lakshmi kari kripa, karo hridaya mem vasa Manokamana siddha kari, paruvahu meri asa
MeaningO Mother Lakshmi, show your grace and dwell within my heart; fulfil my heart's desires and complete my every hope.
Yahi mora aradasa, hatha joड़ vinati karom
यही मोर अरदास, हाथ जोड़ विनती करों। सब विधि करहु सुवास, जय जननि जगदंबिका॥
Yahi mora aradasa, hatha joड़ vinati karom Saba vidhi karahu suvasa, jaya janani jagadambika
MeaningThis is my one prayer, offered with folded hands: in every way bring auspiciousness, O victorious Mother of the world, Jagadambika.
Simdhu suta vishnupriye nata shira barambara
सिंधु सुता विष्णुप्रिये नत शिर बारंबार । ऋद्धि सिद्धि मंगलप्रदे नत शिर बारंबार ॥
Simdhu suta vishnupriye nata shira barambara Riddhi siddhi mamgalaprade nata shira barambara
MeaningO daughter of the ocean, beloved of Vishnu, again and again I bow my head; O giver of prosperity, perfection and every blessing, again and again I bow.
Sindhu suta maim sumiraum tohi
सिन्धु सुता मैं सुमिरौं तोही । ज्ञान बुद्धि विद्या दो मोहि ॥
Sindhu suta maim sumiraum tohi Jnana buddhi vidya do mohi
MeaningO daughter of the ocean, I remember you; grant me knowledge, intellect and learning.
Tuma samana nahim koi upakari
तुम समान नहिं कोई उपकारी । सब विधि पुरबहु आस हमारी ॥
Tuma samana nahim koi upakari Saba vidhi purabahu asa hamari
MeaningThere is no benefactor equal to you; in every way fulfil our hopes.
Jai jai jagata janani jagadamba
जै जै जगत जननि जगदम्बा । सबके तुमही हो स्वलम्बा ॥
Jai jai jagata janani jagadamba Sabake tumahi ho svalamba
MeaningVictory, victory, O Mother of the world, Jagadamba; you are the support of all.
Tuma hi ho ghata ghata ke vasi
तुम ही हो घट घट के वासी । विनती यही हमारी खासी ॥
Tuma hi ho ghata ghata ke vasi Vinati yahi hamari khasi
MeaningYou dwell within every single heart; this is our heartfelt prayer to you.
Jaga janani jaya sindhu kumari
जग जननी जय सिन्धु कुमारी । दीनन की तुम हो हितकारी ॥
Jaga janani jaya sindhu kumari Dinana ki tuma ho hitakari
MeaningO Mother of the world, victory, O daughter of the ocean; you are the benefactor of the lowly.
Vinavaum nitya tumahim maharani
विनवौं नित्य तुमहिं महारानी । कृपा करौ जग जननि भवानी ॥
Vinavaum nitya tumahim maharani Kripa karau jaga janani bhavani
MeaningI pray to you daily, O great queen; show your grace, O Mother of the world, Bhavani.
Kehi vidhi stuti karaum tihari
केहि विधि स्तुति करौं तिहारी । सुधि लीजै अपराध बिसारी ॥
Kehi vidhi stuti karaum tihari Sudhi lijai aparadha bisari
MeaningIn what way shall I praise you? Take heed of me and overlook my faults.
Kripa drishti chitavo mama ori
कृपा दृष्टि चितवो मम ओरी । जगत जननि विनती सुन मोरी ॥
Kripa drishti chitavo mama ori Jagata janani vinati suna mori
MeaningCast your gracious glance upon me; O Mother of the world, hear my prayer.
Jnana buddhi jaya sukha ki data
ज्ञान बुद्धि जय सुख की दाता । संकट हरो हमारी माता ॥
Jnana buddhi jaya sukha ki data Samkata haro hamari mata
MeaningO giver of knowledge, intellect, victory and joy; remove our distress, O Mother.
Kshira simdhu jaba vishnu mathayo
क्षीर सिंधु जब विष्णु मथायो । चौदह रत्न सिंधु में पायो ॥
Kshira simdhu jaba vishnu mathayo Chaudaha ratna simdhu mem payo
MeaningWhen Vishnu churned the ocean of milk, fourteen jewels were found in the sea.
Chaudaha ratna mem tuma sukharasi
चौदह रत्न में तुम सुखरासी । सेवा कियो प्रभुहिं बनि दासी ॥
Chaudaha ratna mem tuma sukharasi Seva kiyo prabhuhim bani dasi
MeaningAmong the fourteen jewels you were the very treasure of joy; you served the Lord, becoming his consort.
Jaba jaba janma jaham prabhu linha
जब जब जन्म जहां प्रभु लीन्हा । रूप बदल तहं सेवा कीन्हा ॥
Jaba jaba janma jaham prabhu linha Rupa badala taham seva kinha
MeaningWherever and whenever the Lord took birth, changing your form, you served him there.
Svayam vishnu jaba nara tanu dhara
स्वयं विष्णु जब नर तनु धारा । लीन्हेउ अवधपुरी अवतारा ॥
Svayam vishnu jaba nara tanu dhara Linheu avadhapuri avatara
MeaningWhen Vishnu himself took a human body, he incarnated at Avadhpuri (as Rama).
Taba tuma prakata janakapura mahim
तब तुम प्रकट जनकपुर माहीं । सेवा कियो हृदय पुलकाहीं ॥
Taba tuma prakata janakapura mahim Seva kiyo hridaya pulakahim
MeaningThen you appeared in Janakpur (as Sita) and served him with a heart full of joy.
Apanayo tohi antaryami
अपनायो तोहि अन्तर्यामी । विश्व विदित त्रिभुवन की स्वामी ॥
Apanayo tohi antaryami Vishva vidita tribhuvana ki svami
MeaningThe inner-knower made you his own; you are renowned through the world as the mistress of the three realms.
Tuma saba prabala shakti nahim ani
तुम सब प्रबल शक्ति नहिं आनी । कहँ तक महिमा कहौं बखानी ॥
Tuma saba prabala shakti nahim ani Kahan taka mahima kahaum bakhani
MeaningNone can match your mighty power; how far can I tell and describe your glory?
Mana krama vachana karai sevakai
मन क्रम वचन करै सेवकाई । मन-इच्छित वांछित फल पाई ॥
Mana krama vachana karai sevakai Mana-ichchhita vamchhita phala pai
MeaningWhoever serves you in thought, deed and word obtains the desired and longed-for fruit.
Taji chhala kapata aura chaturai
तजि छल कपट और चतुराई । पूजहिं विविध भाँति मन लाई ॥
Taji chhala kapata aura chaturai Pujahim vividha bhanti mana lai
MeaningForsaking deceit, cunning and trickery, they worship you in many ways with a devoted heart.
Aura hala maim kahaum bujhai
और हाल मैं कहौं बुझाई । जो यह पाठ करे मन लाई ॥
Aura hala maim kahaum bujhai Jo yaha patha kare mana lai
MeaningAnd I tell you another truth: whoever recites this with a devoted mind —
Tako koi kashta na hoi
ताको कोई कष्ट न होई । मन इच्छित फल पावै फल सोई ॥
Tako koi kashta na hoi Mana ichchhita phala pavai phala soi
Meaning— no suffering befalls them; they obtain the very fruit their heart desires.
Trahi-trahi jaya duhkha nivarini
त्राहि-त्राहि जय दुःख निवारिणी । त्रिविध ताप भव बंधन हारिणि ॥
Trahi-trahi jaya duhkha nivarini Trividha tapa bhava bamdhana harini
Meaning'Save us, save us!' — victory, O remover of sorrow, destroyer of the three-fold afflictions and the bonds of existence.
Jo yaha chalisa padha़e aura padha़ave
जो यह चालीसा पढ़े और पढ़ावे । इसे ध्यान लगाकर सुने सुनावै ॥
Jo yaha chalisa padha़e aura padha़ave Ise dhyana lagakara sune sunavai
MeaningWhoever reads this Chalisa and has it read, and listens and recites it with meditative attention —
Tako koi na roga satavai
ताको कोई न रोग सतावै । पुत्र आदि धन सम्पत्ति पावै ॥
Tako koi na roga satavai Putra adi dhana sampatti pavai
Meaning— no disease torments them; they obtain children, wealth and prosperity.
Putra hina aura sampatti hina
पुत्र हीन और सम्पत्ति हीना । अन्धा बधिर कोढ़ी अति दीना ॥
Putra hina aura sampatti hina Andha badhira kodha़i ati dina
MeaningThe one without a son and without wealth, the blind, the deaf, the leper, the utterly wretched —
Vipra bolaya kai patha karavai
विप्र बोलाय कै पाठ करावै । शंका दिल में कभी न लावै ॥
Vipra bolaya kai patha karavai Shamka dila mem kabhi na lavai
Meaning— let them call a brahmin and have it recited, never harbouring doubt in the heart.
Patha karavai dina chalisa
पाठ करावै दिन चालीसा । ता पर कृपा करैं गौरीसा ॥
Patha karavai dina chalisa Ta para kripa karaim gaurisa
MeaningHave the Chalisa recited for forty days, and Gaurisha (Shiva) and the Mother will show their grace.
Sukha sampatti bahuta si pavai
सुख सम्पत्ति बहुत सी पावै । कमी नहीं काहू की आवै ॥
Sukha sampatti bahuta si pavai Kami nahim kahu ki avai
MeaningThey obtain abundant happiness and wealth; no lack ever comes to them.
Baraha masa karai jo puja
बारह मास करै जो पूजा । तेहि सम धन्य और नहिं दूजा ॥
Baraha masa karai jo puja Tehi sama dhanya aura nahim duja
MeaningWhoever performs the worship for twelve months — none is more blessed than they.
Pratidina patha karai mana mahim
प्रतिदिन पाठ करै मन माहीं । उन सम कोई जग में नाहिं ॥
Pratidina patha karai mana mahim Una sama koi jaga mem nahim
MeaningWhoever recites it daily within the heart — none in the world is their equal.
Bahu vidhi kya maim karaum bada़ai
बहु विधि क्या मैं करौं बड़ाई । लेय परीक्षा ध्यान लगाई ॥
Bahu vidhi kya maim karaum bada़ai Leya pariksha dhyana lagai
MeaningIn how many ways shall I sing your praise? Put it to the test, fixing your mind in meditation.
Kari vishvasa karaim vrata nema
करि विश्वास करैं व्रत नेमा । होय सिद्ध उपजै उर प्रेमा ॥
Kari vishvasa karaim vrata nema Hoya siddha upajai ura prema
MeaningWhoever keeps the vow with faith and discipline attains fulfilment, and love springs up in the heart.
Jaya jaya jaya lakshmi maharani
जय जय जय लक्ष्मी महारानी । सब में व्यापित जो गुण खानी ॥
Jaya jaya jaya lakshmi maharani Saba mem vyapita jo guna khani
MeaningVictory, victory, victory, O Queen Lakshmi, the mine of all virtues who pervades everything.
Tumharo teja prabala jaga mahim
तुम्हरो तेज प्रबल जग माहीं । तुम सम कोउ दयाल कहूँ नाहीं ॥
Tumharo teja prabala jaga mahim Tuma sama kou dayala kahun nahim
MeaningYour splendour is mighty in the world; nowhere is anyone as compassionate as you.
Mohi anatha ki sudhi aba lijai
मोहि अनाथ की सुधि अब लीजै । संकट काटि भक्ति मोहि दीजे ॥
Mohi anatha ki sudhi aba lijai Samkata kati bhakti mohi dije
MeaningTake heed now of me, the orphan; cut away my distress and grant me devotion.
Bhula chuka kari kshama hamari
भूल चूक करी क्षमा हमारी । दर्शन दीजै दशा निहारी ॥
Bhula chuka kari kshama hamari Darshana dijai dasha nihari
MeaningForgive my errors and mistakes; grant me your darshan, beholding my condition.
Bina darashana vyakula adhikari
बिन दरशन व्याकुल अधिकारी । तुमहिं अक्षत दुःख सहते भारी ॥
Bina darashana vyakula adhikari Tumahim akshata duhkha sahate bhari
MeaningWithout your vision the devotee is distraught; in your absence I bear grievous sorrow.
Nahim mohim jnana buddhi hai tana mem
नहिं मोहिं ज्ञान बुद्धि है तन में । सब जानत हो अपने मन में ॥
Nahim mohim jnana buddhi hai tana mem Saba janata ho apane mana mem
MeaningI have no knowledge or intellect within me; you know everything in your own mind.
Rupa chaturbhuja karake dharana
रूप चतुर्भुज करके धारण । कष्ट मोर अब करहु निवारण ॥
Rupa chaturbhuja karake dharana Kashta mora aba karahu nivarana
MeaningBearing your four-armed form, now remove my every suffering.
Kahi prakara maim karaum bada़ai
कहि प्रकार मैं करौं बड़ाई । ज्ञान बुद्धि मोहिं नहिं अधिकाई ॥
Kahi prakara maim karaum bada़ai Jnana buddhi mohim nahim adhikai
MeaningIn what way shall I sing your greatness? I have no great knowledge or wit.
Ramadasa aba kahai pukari
रामदास अब कहै पुकारी । करो दूर तुम विपति हमारी ॥
Ramadasa aba kahai pukari Karo dura tuma vipati hamari
MeaningRamdas now calls out and prays: drive far away our every calamity, O Mother.
Trahi trahi duhkha harini haro begi saba trasa
त्राहि त्राहि दुःख हारिणी हरो बेगि सब त्रास । जयति जयति जय लक्ष्मी करो शत्रुन का नाश ॥
Trahi trahi duhkha harini haro begi saba trasa Jayati jayati jaya lakshmi karo shatruna ka nasha
MeaningSave us, save us, O remover of sorrow! Swiftly remove all our fear; victory, victory, O Lakshmi, destroy our foes.
Ramadasa dhari dhyana nita vinaya karata kara jora
रामदास धरि ध्यान नित विनय करत कर जोर । मातु लक्ष्मी दास पर करहु दया की कोर ॥
Ramadasa dhari dhyana nita vinaya karata kara jora Matu lakshmi dasa para karahu daya ki kora
MeaningRamdas ever meditates and prays with folded hands: O Mother Lakshmi, show but a measure of grace upon your servant.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Origin & History
Source: Traditional Hindi devotional hymn
Author: Traditional (signed 'Ramdas')
Period: Devotional era
The Lakshmi Chalisa is a forty-verse Hindi hymn to Mahalakshmi, the goddess of wealth and fortune who arose from the churning of the ocean of milk as the beloved of Vishnu. It recalls how, age after age, she accompanies the Lord in each incarnation — as Sita beside Rama — and promises abundance, health and joy to all who worship her with a devoted, contented heart.
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