শিব চালীসা

অর্থ:Opening Doha: Victory to Ganesh, son of Girija (Parvati), the wise root of all auspiciousness. Ayodhyadas says — grant us the boon of fearlessness.

অর্থ:Victory to the Lord of Parvati, compassionate to the humble. You always protect the saints.

অর্থ:The crescent moon adorns your forehead beautifully. Your earrings are serpent hoods.

অর্থ:Your body is fair, the Ganga flows from your head. You wear a garland of skulls and smear ash on your body.

অর্থ:You are adorned in tiger skin. Seeing your beauty, even serpents and sages are enchanted.

অর্থ:Parvati, the beloved daughter of Maina, sits at your left side in unique splendor.

অর্থ:The trident in your hand looks magnificent. You constantly destroy all enemies.

অর্থ:Nandi and Ganesh sit beside you, like lotuses in the middle of an ocean.

অর্থ:Kartikeya, the dark one, and lord Ganesha — no one can describe this divine vision.

অর্থ:Whenever the gods come crying to you, you immediately remove their sorrows.

অর্থ:When the demon Tarak caused great havoc, all the gods together came to pray to you.

অর্থ:You immediately sent your six-faced son (Kartikeya). In the blink of an eye, he slew and felled the demon.

অর্থ:You yourself destroyed the demon Jalandhar. Your glory is known throughout the world.

অর্থ:You waged war against the demon Tripurasur. With your grace, you saved everyone.

অর্থ:Bhagirath performed great penance. You fulfilled his ancient vow, O Lord.

অর্থ:Among the generous, none equals you. Your devotees always sing your praises.

অর্থ:The Vedas sing the glory of your name. Indescribable, beginningless — they cannot fathom your mystery.

অর্থ:During the churning of the ocean, terrible poison emerged. Both gods and demons were distraught as it burned.

অর্থ:You showed mercy and came to their aid. Then you were called Neelkanth (the blue-throated one).

অর্থ:When Lord Ramchandra performed your worship, he conquered Lanka and gave it to Vibhishana.

অর্থ:Ram was offering a thousand lotuses to you. Then you, O Lord, tested his devotion.

অর্থ:You hid one lotus. Ram offered his own lotus-like eye in its place.

অর্থ:Seeing such intense devotion, Lord Shankar was pleased and granted him the desired boon.

অর্থ:Victory, victory, victory to the infinite and imperishable! You dwell in all hearts and shower grace upon everyone.

অর্থ:Wicked people torment me constantly. I wander restlessly with no peace.

অর্থ:I cry out — save me, save me, O Lord! At this moment, come and rescue me.

অর্থ:Take up your trident and destroy my enemies. Rescue me from this crisis.

অর্থ:Mother, father, brothers — everyone — in times of trouble, no one asks about me.

অর্থ:O Lord, my only hope is in you. Come now and remove this great difficulty.

অর্থ:Your abode is the mighty Kailash. The whole world knows its incomparable beauty.

অর্থ:Nandi and Bhringi are always delighted there. Brahma and other gods perform worship.

অর্থ:Golden earrings adorn your ears beautifully. The gods are eager to behold you.

অর্থ:When Lord Shambhu is pleased in his heart, he distributes the immortal fruit to all.

অর্থ:Serpents are wrapped around your body. Thus adorned, O brave Tripurari, you shine.

অর্থ:You always destroy enemies. You always bring happiness to the gods.

অর্থ:Whoever sings this Shiv Chalisa, all happiness and prosperity comes to their home.

অর্থ:In Kashi, Lord Shambhu Shankar resides. His aarti is performed with triumphant celebration always.

অর্থ:The court of Vishwanath is magnificent. There the Lord of the three worlds dwells.

অর্থ:Dashrath witnessed a wondrous sight — the beautiful and enchanting wedding of Lord Shambhu.

অর্থ:Sundardas says he has not attained full knowledge, and has composed this humble Shiv Chalisa.

অর্থ:Whoever reads this worship of Maheshwar, no difficulty can ever touch them.

অর্থ:Closing Doha: Of all mantras, tantras and sciences — whatever essence exists — Shiva, Shiva, Shiva is the truth. The name of Shiva is infinite.