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Santoshi Mata Chalisa Meaning — Line by Line

सन्तोषी माता चालीसा

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Meaning — Line by Line

Every verse of Santoshi Mata Chalisa with its English meaning. Tap any word to hear it, or ▶ to recite the verse.

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  1. Doha 1. Bandaum santoshi charana riddhi-siddhi datara
  2. Doha 2. Bhaktom ko samtosha de samtoshi tava nama
  3. Chaupai 1. Jaya santoshi mata anupama
  4. Chaupai 2. Sundara varana chaturbhuja rupa
  5. Chaupai 3. Shvetambara rupa manahari
  6. Chaupai 4. Divya svarupa ayata lochana
  7. Chaupai 5. Jaya ganesha ki suta bhavani
  8. Chaupai 6. Agama agochara tumhari maya
  9. Chaupai 7. Nama aneka tumhare mata
  10. Chaupai 8. Tumane rupa anekom dhare
  11. Chaupai 9. Dhama aneka kahan taka kahiye
  12. Chaupai 10. Vindhyachala mem vindhyavasini
  13. Chaupai 11. Kalakatte mem tu hi kali
  14. Chaupai 12. Sambala pura bahuchara kahati
  15. Chaupai 13. Jvala ji mem jvala devi
  16. Chaupai 14. Nagara bambai ki maharani
  17. Chaupai 15. Madura mem minakshi tuma ho
  18. Chaupai 16. Rajanagara mem tuma jagadambe
  19. Chaupai 17. Pavagadha़ mem durga mata
  20. Chaupai 18. Kashipuradhishvari mata
  21. Chaupai 19. Sarvanamda karo kalyani
  22. Chaupai 20. Tumhari mahima jala mem thala mem
  23. Chaupai 21. Jete rishi aura munisha
  24. Chaupai 22. Isa jagati ke nara aura nari
  25. Chaupai 23. Japara kripa tumhari hoti
  26. Chaupai 24. Duhkha daridra samkata mita jata
  27. Chaupai 25. Jo jana tumhari mahima gavai
  28. Chaupai 26. Jo mana rakhe shuddha bhavana
  29. Chaupai 27. Kumati nivari sumati ki datri
  30. Chaupai 28. Shukravara ka divasa suhavana
  31. Chaupai 29. Guda़ chhole ka bhoga lagavai
  32. Chaupai 30. Vidhivata puja kare tumhari
  33. Chaupai 31. Shakti- samaratha ho jo dhanako
  34. Chaupai 32. Ve jagati ke nara au nari
  35. Chaupai 33. Jo jana sharana tumhari jave
  36. Chaupai 34. Tumharo dhyana kumari dhyave
  37. Chaupai 35. Sadhava puja kare tumhari
  38. Chaupai 36. Vidhava dhara ke dhyana tumhara
  39. Chaupai 37. Jayati jayati jaya samkata harani
  40. Chaupai 38. Hama para samkata hai ati bhari
  41. Closing Doha. Samtoshi man ke sada bamdahun paga nisha vasa
Doha 1#

Bandaum santoshi charana riddhi-siddhi datara

बन्दौं सन्तोषी चरण रिद्धि-सिद्धि दातार। ध्यान धरत ही होत नर दुःख सागर से पार॥

Bandaum santoshi charana riddhi-siddhi datara Dhyana dharata hi hota nara duhkha sagara se para

MeaningI bow at the feet of Santoshi Mata, giver of prosperity and perfection; merely meditating on her, one crosses the ocean of sorrow.

Doha 2#

Bhaktom ko samtosha de samtoshi tava nama

भक्तों को संतोष दे संतोषी तव नाम। कृपा करहु जगदम्ब अब आया तेरे धाम॥

Bhaktom ko samtosha de samtoshi tava nama Kripa karahu jagadamba aba aya tere dhama

MeaningGrant contentment to your devotees, O Santoshi, whose very name is solace; show your grace, O Mother of the world — I have come to your abode.

Chaupai 1#

Jaya santoshi mata anupama

जय सन्तोषी मात अनुपम। शांति दायिनी रूप मनोरम॥

Jaya santoshi mata anupama Shamti dayini rupa manorama

MeaningVictory to Mother Santoshi, peerless one, of peace-giving and enchanting form.

Chaupai 2#

Sundara varana chaturbhuja rupa

सुन्दर वरण चतुर्भुज रूप। वेश मनोहर ललित अनुपा॥

Sundara varana chaturbhuja rupa Vesha manohara lalita anupa

MeaningOf fair complexion and four-armed form, of charming dress, graceful and unmatched.

Chaupai 3#

Shvetambara rupa manahari

श्वेताम्बर रूप मनहारी। माँ तुम्हारी छवि जग से न्यारी॥

Shvetambara rupa manahari Man tumhari chhavi jaga se nyari

MeaningRobed in white, your form steals the heart; your image, O Mother, is unlike any in the world.

Chaupai 4#

Divya svarupa ayata lochana

दिव्य स्वरूपा आयत लोचन। दर्शन से हो संकटमोचन॥

Divya svarupa ayata lochana Darshana se ho samkatamochana

MeaningOf divine form and wide eyes — your mere sight dispels every distress.

Chaupai 5#

Jaya ganesha ki suta bhavani

जय गणेश की सुता भवानी। रिद्धि- सिद्धि की पुत्री ज्ञानी॥

Jaya ganesha ki suta bhavani Riddhi- siddhi ki putri jnani

MeaningVictory, O daughter of Ganesha, O Bhavani; wise daughter of Riddhi and Siddhi.

Chaupai 6#

Agama agochara tumhari maya

अगम अगोचर तुम्हरी माया। सब पर करो कृपा की छाया॥

Agama agochara tumhari maya Saba para karo kripa ki chhaya

MeaningUnfathomable and unseen is your power (Maya); cast the shade of your grace upon all.

Chaupai 7#

Nama aneka tumhare mata

नाम अनेक तुम्हारे माता। अखिल विश्‍व है तुमको ध्याता॥

Nama aneka tumhare mata Akhila vishva hai tumako dhyata

MeaningMany are your names, O Mother; the whole universe meditates upon you.

Chaupai 8#

Tumane rupa anekom dhare

तुमने रूप अनेकों धारे। को कहि सके चरित्र तुम्हारे॥

Tumane rupa anekom dhare Ko kahi sake charitra tumhare

MeaningYou have assumed countless forms — who can tell of all your deeds?

Chaupai 9#

Dhama aneka kahan taka kahiye

धाम अनेक कहाँ तक कहिये। सुमिरन तब करके सुख लहिये॥

Dhama aneka kahan taka kahiye Sumirana taba karake sukha lahiye

MeaningHow many of your abodes can one name? Remembering you, one gains happiness.

Chaupai 10#

Vindhyachala mem vindhyavasini

विन्ध्याचल में विन्ध्यवासिनी। कोटेश्वर सरस्वती सुहासिनी॥

Vindhyachala mem vindhyavasini Koteshvara sarasvati suhasini

MeaningIn the Vindhya hills you are Vindhyavasini; at Koteshwar, the fair-smiling Saraswati.

Chaupai 11#

Kalakatte mem tu hi kali

कलकत्ते में तू ही काली। दुष्ट नाशिनी महाकराली॥

Kalakatte mem tu hi kali Dushta nashini mahakarali

MeaningIn Kolkata you yourself are Kali, the destroyer of the wicked, the greatly fearsome one.

Chaupai 12#

Sambala pura bahuchara kahati

सम्बल पुर बहुचरा कहाती। भक्तजनों का दुख मिटाती॥

Sambala pura bahuchara kahati Bhaktajanom ka dukha mitati

MeaningAt Sambalpur you are called Bahuchara, wiping away the sorrows of devotees.

Chaupai 13#

Jvala ji mem jvala devi

ज्वाला जी में ज्वाला देवी। पूजत नित्य भक्त जन सेवी॥

Jvala ji mem jvala devi Pujata nitya bhakta jana sevi

MeaningAt Jwala Ji you are the Goddess of Flame, ever worshipped by faithful devotees.

Chaupai 14#

Nagara bambai ki maharani

नगर बम्बई की महारानी। महा लक्ष्मी तुम कल्याणी॥

Nagara bambai ki maharani Maha lakshmi tuma kalyani

MeaningYou are the great queen of the city of Bombay, the auspicious Mahalakshmi.

Chaupai 15#

Madura mem minakshi tuma ho

मदुरा में मीनाक्षी तुम हो। सुख दुख सबकी साक्षी तुम हो॥

Madura mem minakshi tuma ho Sukha dukha sabaki sakshi tuma ho

MeaningAt Madurai you are Meenakshi; you are the witness of everyone's joys and sorrows.

Chaupai 16#

Rajanagara mem tuma jagadambe

राजनगर में तुम जगदम्बे। बनी भद्रकाली तुम अम्बे॥

Rajanagara mem tuma jagadambe Bani bhadrakali tuma ambe

MeaningAt Rajnagar you are Jagadamba; you became Bhadrakali, O Mother Amba.

Chaupai 17#

Pavagadha़ mem durga mata

पावागढ़ में दुर्गा माता। अखिल विश्व तेरा यश गाता॥

Pavagadha़ mem durga mata Akhila vishva tera yasha gata

MeaningAt Pavagadh you are Durga Mata; the whole world sings your glory.

Chaupai 18#

Kashipuradhishvari mata

काशीपुराधीश्वरी माता। अन्नपूर्णा नाम सुहाता॥

Kashipuradhishvari mata Annapurna nama suhata

MeaningAs ruler of Kashi you are Mother Annapurna, whose name is ever sweet.

Chaupai 19#

Sarvanamda karo kalyani

सर्वानंद करो कल्याणी। तुम्हीं शारदा अमृतवाणी॥

Sarvanamda karo kalyani Tumhim sharada amritavani

MeaningBestow welfare on all, O auspicious one; you yourself are Sharada of nectar-speech.

Chaupai 20#

Tumhari mahima jala mem thala mem

तुम्हरी महिमा जल में थल में। दुःख दारिद्र सब मेटो पल में॥

Tumhari mahima jala mem thala mem Duhkha daridra saba meto pala mem

MeaningYour glory pervades the waters and the land; in an instant you wipe away all sorrow and poverty.

Chaupai 21#

Jete rishi aura munisha

जेते ऋषि और मुनीशा। नारद देव और देवेशा।

Jete rishi aura munisha Narada deva aura devesha

MeaningHowever many sages and great munis there are, and Narada and the lords of gods —

Chaupai 22#

Isa jagati ke nara aura nari

इस जगती के नर और नारी। ध्यान धरत हैं मात तुम्हारी॥

Isa jagati ke nara aura nari Dhyana dharata haim mata tumhari

Meaning— all the men and women of this world meditate upon you, O Mother.

Chaupai 23#

Japara kripa tumhari hoti

जापर कृपा तुम्हारी होती। वह पाता भक्ति का मोती॥

Japara kripa tumhari hoti Vaha pata bhakti ka moti

MeaningUpon whomever your grace descends, that one obtains the pearl of devotion.

Chaupai 24#

Duhkha daridra samkata mita jata

दुःख दारिद्र संकट मिट जाता। ध्यान तुम्हारा जो जन ध्याता॥

Duhkha daridra samkata mita jata Dhyana tumhara jo jana dhyata

MeaningSorrow, poverty and calamity vanish for the one who meditates upon you.

Chaupai 25#

Jo jana tumhari mahima gavai

जो जन तुम्हरी महिमा गावै। ध्यान तुम्हारा कर सुख पावै॥

Jo jana tumhari mahima gavai Dhyana tumhara kara sukha pavai

MeaningWhoever sings your glory and meditates on you finds happiness.

Chaupai 26#

Jo mana rakhe shuddha bhavana

जो मन राखे शुद्ध भावना। ताकी पूरण करो कामना॥

Jo mana rakhe shuddha bhavana Taki purana karo kamana

MeaningWhoever keeps a pure heart — their every wish you fulfil.

Chaupai 27#

Kumati nivari sumati ki datri

कुमति निवारि सुमति की दात्री। जयति जयति माता जगधात्री॥

Kumati nivari sumati ki datri Jayati jayati mata jagadhatri

MeaningRemover of dull wit, bestower of good understanding — victory, victory, O Mother, sustainer of the world!

Chaupai 28#

Shukravara ka divasa suhavana

शुक्रवार का दिवस सुहावन। जो व्रत करे तुम्हारा पावन॥

Shukravara ka divasa suhavana Jo vrata kare tumhara pavana

MeaningPleasant is the day of Friday; whoever keeps your holy fast,

Chaupai 29#

Guda़ chhole ka bhoga lagavai

गुड़ छोले का भोग लगावै। कथा तुम्हारी सुने सुनावे॥

Guda़ chhole ka bhoga lagavai Katha tumhari sune sunave

Meaning— offers jaggery and roasted chickpeas (gud-chana), and hears and tells your story,

Chaupai 30#

Vidhivata puja kare tumhari

विधिवत पूजा करे तुम्हारी। फिर प्रसाद पावे शुभकारी॥

Vidhivata puja kare tumhari Phira prasada pave shubhakari

Meaning— and worships you with due rites, then receives your blessed prasad.

Chaupai 31#

Shakti- samaratha ho jo dhanako

शक्ति- सामरथ हो जो धनको। दान- दक्षिणा दे विप्रन को॥

Shakti- samaratha ho jo dhanako Dana- dakshina de viprana ko

MeaningThose of means who give charity and dakshina to the brahmins,

Chaupai 32#

Ve jagati ke nara au nari

वे जगती के नर नारी। मनवांछित फल पावें भारी॥

Ve jagati ke nara au nari Manavamchhita phala pavem bhari

Meaning— those men and women of the world obtain abundantly their heart's desire.

Chaupai 33#

Jo jana sharana tumhari jave

जो जन शरण तुम्हारी जावे। सो निश्‍चय भव से तर जावे॥

Jo jana sharana tumhari jave So nishchaya bhava se tara jave

MeaningWhoever takes refuge in you surely crosses over the ocean of existence.

Chaupai 34#

Tumharo dhyana kumari dhyave

तुम्हरो ध्यान कुमारी ध्यावे। निश्‍चय मनवांछित वर पावै॥

Tumharo dhyana kumari dhyave Nishchaya manavamchhita vara pavai

MeaningThe maiden who meditates on you certainly attains the husband she desires.

Chaupai 35#

Sadhava puja kare tumhari

सधवा पूजा करे तुम्हारी। अमर सुहागिन हो वह नारी॥

Sadhava puja kare tumhari Amara suhagina ho vaha nari

MeaningThe married woman who worships you becomes an ever-blessed, undying suhagin (happily wed).

Chaupai 36#

Vidhava dhara ke dhyana tumhara

विधवा धर के ध्यान तुम्हारा। भवसागर से उतरे पारा॥

Vidhava dhara ke dhyana tumhara Bhavasagara se utare para

MeaningThe widow who holds your meditation crosses over the ocean of existence.

Chaupai 37#

Jayati jayati jaya samkata harani

जयति जयति जय संकट हरणी। विघ्न विनाशन मंगल करनी॥

Jayati jayati jaya samkata harani Vighna vinashana mamgala karani

MeaningVictory, victory, victory, O remover of calamity, destroyer of obstacles, doer of good!

Chaupai 38#

Hama para samkata hai ati bhari

हम पर संकट है अति भारी। वेगि खबर लो मात हमारी॥

Hama para samkata hai ati bhari Vegi khabara lo mata hamari

MeaningA great calamity is upon us — come swiftly, O Mother, and look upon us.

Closing Doha#

Samtoshi man ke sada bamdahun paga nisha vasa

संतोषी माँ के सदा बंदहूँ पग निश वास। पूर्ण मनोरथ हो सकल मात हरौ भव त्रास॥

Samtoshi man ke sada bamdahun paga nisha vasa Purna manoratha ho sakala mata harau bhava trasa

MeaningI ever bow at Santoshi Mother's feet, dwelling in her day and night; may all desires be fulfilled — O Mother, remove the fear of existence.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

सन्तोषी
Santoshi
The goddess of contentment and satisfaction
रिद्धि-सिद्धि दातार
Riddhi-Siddhi Datar
Giver of prosperity and perfection
जगदम्ब
Jagadamba
Mother of the universe
गणेश की सुता
Ganesh ki Suta
Daughter of Lord Ganesha
गुड़ छोले
Gud-Chhole
Jaggery and chickpeas — her sacred offering
शुक्रवार
Shukravar
Friday — her sacred fasting day
संकट हरणी
Sankat Harani
Remover of calamity
भव त्रास
Bhav Tras
The fear of worldly existence

Origin & History

Source: Traditional Hindi devotional hymn

Author: Traditional

Period: Modern devotional era

Santoshi Mata, the Goddess of Contentment, rose to immense popularity across North India in the 20th century, especially after the 1975 film 'Jai Santoshi Maa'. Worshipped as the daughter of Ganesha and Riddhi-Siddhi, she is beloved for the simple Friday vrat — an offering of jaggery and chickpeas and a heart free of sourness and discontent. This Chalisa garlands her many forms across India's shrines and promises peace to all who take her refuge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Santoshi Mata Chalisa?
It is a 40-verse Hindi hymn to Santoshi Mata, the Goddess of Contentment, regarded as the daughter of Lord Ganesha. It is central to the popular Friday (Shukravar) vrat dedicated to her.
On which day is the Santoshi Mata Chalisa recited?
On Friday (Shukravar), the Goddess's special day, as part of her fast (vrat), traditionally observed for sixteen consecutive Fridays.
What is offered to Santoshi Mata?
Jaggery (gud) and roasted chickpeas (chana) are her traditional offering. Devotees observing her vrat avoid sour foods on the fasting day.
What are the benefits of the Santoshi Mata vrat and Chalisa?
It is believed to bring contentment, remove sorrow and poverty, grant a good husband to unmarried girls, lasting marital happiness to wives, and the fulfilment of sincere wishes.

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