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Vaishno Devi Chalisa Meaning — Line by Line

श्री वैष्णो देवी चालीसा

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Meaning — Line by Line

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

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  1. Doha 1. Garuda़ vahini vaishnavi trikuta parvata dhama
  2. Doha 2. Vaishno varadani
  3. Chaupai 1. Mani parvata para jyoti tumhari
  4. Chaupai 2. Devi devata amsha diyo hai
  5. Chaupai 3. Kari tapasya rama ko paun
  6. Chaupai 4. Kaha rama mani parvata jao
  7. Chaupai 5. Vishnu rupa se kalki banakara
  8. Chaupai 6. Taba taka trikuta ghati jao
  9. Chaupai 7. Kali lakshmi sarasvati man
  10. Chaupai 8. Brahma vishnu shamkara dvare
  11. Chaupai 9. Riddhi siddhi chanvara dulavem
  12. Chaupai 10. Pana supari dhvaja nariyala
  13. Chaupai 11. Diya phalita vara man muskai
  14. Chaupai 12. Kalikala ki bhada़ki jvala
  15. Chaupai 13. Kanya bana nagarota ai
  16. Chaupai 14. Rupa dekha sundara lalachaya
  17. Chaupai 15. Kanyaom ke satha mili man
  18. Chaupai 16. Deva mai darshana dina
  19. Chaupai 17. Navaratrom mem lila rachai
  20. Chaupai 18. Yogina ko bhandara dina
  21. Chaupai 19. Mamsa madira bhairom mangi
  22. Chaupai 20. Bana marakara gamga nikali
  23. Chaupai 21. Charana rakhe a eka shila jaba
  24. Chaupai 22. Pichhe bhairom tha balakari
  25. Chaupai 23. Nau maha taka kiya nivasa
  26. Chaupai 24. Adya shakti brahma kumari
  27. Chaupai 25. Gupha dvara pahunchi muskai
  28. Chaupai 26. Bhaga bhaga bhairom aya
  29. Chaupai 27. Pada़a shisha ja parvata upara
  30. Chaupai 28. Apane samga mem pujavaungi
  31. Chaupai 29. Pahale mera darshana hoga
  32. Chaupai 30. Baitha gai man pindi hokara
  33. Chaupai 31. Chaumsatha yogini bhairom baravana
  34. Chaupai 32. Ghamta dhvani parvata para baje
  35. Chaupai 33. Bhakta shridhara pujana kina
  36. Chaupai 34. Sevaka dhyanun tumako dhyaya
  37. Chaupai 35. Simha sada dara pahara deta
  38. Chaupai 36. Jambu dvipa maharaja manaya
  39. Chaupai 37. Hire ki murata samga pyari
  40. Chaupai 38. Ashvina chaitra navarate aun
  41. Chaupai 39. Sevaka sharma sharana tihari
  42. Closing Doha. Kaliyuga mem mahima teri hai man aparampara
Doha 1#

Garuda़ vahini vaishnavi trikuta parvata dhama

गरुड़ वाहिनी वैष्णवी त्रिकुटा पर्वत धाम काली लक्ष्मी सरस्वती शक्ति तुम्हें प्रणाम

Garuda़ vahini vaishnavi trikuta parvata dhama Kali lakshmi sarasvati shakti tumhem pranama

MeaningO Vaishnavi who rides the Garuda, whose abode is the Trikuta mountain; Kali, Lakshmi and Saraswati — O Shakti, I bow to you.

Doha 2#

Vaishno varadani

वैष्णो वरदानी कलिकाल में शुभ कल्याणी

Vaishno varadani Kalikala mem shubha kalyani

MeaningVictory to Vaishno, the boon-giver, the auspicious bringer of welfare in the age of Kali.

Chaupai 1#

Mani parvata para jyoti tumhari

मणि पर्वत पर ज्योति तुम्हारी पिण्डी रूप में हो अवतारी

Mani parvata para jyoti tumhari Pindi rupa mem ho avatari

MeaningOn Mani mountain shines your light; you have incarnated in the form of the Pindi (the holy rock).

Chaupai 2#

Devi devata amsha diyo hai

देवी देवता अंश दियो है रत्नाकर घर जन्म लियो है

Devi devata amsha diyo hai Ratnakara ghara janma liyo hai

MeaningThe gods gave a portion of themselves; you took birth in the home of (the sage) Ratnakar.

Chaupai 3#

Kari tapasya rama ko paun

करी तपस्या राम को पाऊँ त्रेता की शक्ति कहलाऊँ

Kari tapasya rama ko paun Treta ki shakti kahalaun

Meaning"I performed penance to attain Rama; I am called the Shakti of the Treta age."

Chaupai 4#

Kaha rama mani parvata jao

कहा राम मणि पर्वत जाओ कलियुग की देवी कहलाओ

Kaha rama mani parvata jao Kaliyuga ki devi kahalao

MeaningRama said: "Go to Mani mountain; you shall be called the Goddess of the Kali age."

Chaupai 5#

Vishnu rupa se kalki banakara

विष्णु रूप से कल्कि बनकर लूँगा शक्ति रूप बदलकर

Vishnu rupa se kalki banakara Lunga shakti rupa badalakara

Meaning"As Vishnu I shall become Kalki, changing into the form of Shakti;"

Chaupai 6#

Taba taka trikuta ghati jao

तब तक त्रिकुटा घाटी जाओ गुफा अँधेरी जाकर पाओ

Taba taka trikuta ghati jao Gupha andheri jakara pao

Meaning"till then, go to the Trikuta valley and find a dark cave to dwell in."

Chaupai 7#

Kali lakshmi sarasvati man

काली लक्ष्मी सरस्वती माँ करेंगी रक्षण पार्वती माँ

Kali lakshmi sarasvati man Karemgi rakshana parvati man

MeaningKali, Lakshmi and Saraswati — Mother Parvati — will be your protectors.

Chaupai 8#

Brahma vishnu shamkara dvare

ब्रह्मा विष्णु शंकर द्वारे हनुमत भैरों प्रहरी प्यारे

Brahma vishnu shamkara dvare Hanumata bhairom prahari pyare

MeaningAt your gates stand Brahma, Vishnu and Shankara; Hanuman and Bhairon, the beloved sentinels.

Chaupai 9#

Riddhi siddhi chanvara dulavem

रिद्धि सिद्धि चँवर डुलावें कलियुग वासी पूजत आवें

Riddhi siddhi chanvara dulavem Kaliyuga vasi pujata avem

MeaningRiddhi and Siddhi wave the fly-whisk; the dwellers of the Kali age come to worship.

Chaupai 10#

Pana supari dhvaja nariyala

पान सुपारी ध्वजा नारियल चरणामृत चरणों का निर्मल

Pana supari dhvaja nariyala Charanamrita charanom ka nirmala

MeaningPaan, betel-nut, banner and coconut, and the pure charnamrit of your feet (are offered).

Chaupai 11#

Diya phalita vara man muskai

दिया फलित वर माँ मुस्काई करन तपस्या पर्वत आई

Diya phalita vara man muskai Karana tapasya parvata ai

MeaningThe Mother smiled and granted the fruitful boon; she came to the mountain to perform penance.

Chaupai 12#

Kalikala ki bhada़ki jvala

कलिकाल की भड़की ज्वाला इक दिन अपना रूप निकाला

Kalikala ki bhada़ki jvala Ika dina apana rupa nikala

MeaningWhen the fire of the Kali age blazed up, one day she revealed her true form.

Chaupai 13#

Kanya bana nagarota ai

कन्या बन नगरोटा आई योगी भैरों दिया दिखाई

Kanya bana nagarota ai Yogi bhairom diya dikhai

MeaningTaking the form of a maiden she came to Nagrota; the yogi Bhairon caught sight of her.

Chaupai 14#

Rupa dekha sundara lalachaya

रूप देख सुन्दर ललचाया पीछे पीछे भागा आया

Rupa dekha sundara lalachaya Pichhe pichhe bhaga aya

MeaningSeeing her beautiful form he was tempted, and ran chasing after her.

Chaupai 15#

Kanyaom ke satha mili man

कन्याओं के साथ मिली माँ कौल कंदौली तभी चली माँ

Kanyaom ke satha mili man Kaula kamdauli tabhi chali man

MeaningThe Mother joined the company of maidens (kanyas); from Kaul Kandoli she then moved on.

Chaupai 16#

Deva mai darshana dina

देवा माई दर्शन दीना पवन रूप हो गई प्रवीणा

Deva mai darshana dina Pavana rupa ho gai pravina

MeaningThe langur (Veer) gave darshan; she became swift, taking the form of the wind.

Chaupai 17#

Navaratrom mem lila rachai

नवरात्रों में लीला रचाई भक्त श्रीधर के घर आई

Navaratrom mem lila rachai Bhakta shridhara ke ghara ai

MeaningDuring the Navratris she enacted her divine play; she came to the home of the devotee Shridhar.

Chaupai 18#

Yogina ko bhandara dina

योगिन को भण्डारा दीना सबने रुचिकर भोजन कीना

Yogina ko bhandara dina Sabane ruchikara bhojana kina

MeaningShe gave a feast (bhandara) to the yogis; all ate the delicious food with relish.

Chaupai 19#

Mamsa madira bhairom mangi

मांस मदिरा भैरों माँगी रूप पवन कर इच्छा त्यागी

Mamsa madira bhairom mangi Rupa pavana kara ichchha tyagi

MeaningBhairon demanded meat and wine; taking the wind-form, she renounced (his demand and departed).

Chaupai 20#

Bana marakara gamga nikali

बाण मारकर गंगा निकाली पर्वत भागी हो मतवाली

Bana marakara gamga nikali Parvata bhagi ho matavali

MeaningShooting an arrow she brought forth the Ganga (Banganga); intoxicated with power, she fled up the mountain.

Chaupai 21#

Charana rakhe a eka shila jaba

चरण रखे एक शिला जब चरण पादुका नाम पड़ा तब

Charana rakhe a eka shila jaba Charana paduka nama pada़a taba

MeaningWhen she set her feet upon a rock, that place came to be named Charan Paduka.

Chaupai 22#

Pichhe bhairom tha balakari

पीछे भैरों था बलकारी छोटी गुफा में जाय पधारी

Pichhe bhairom tha balakari Chhoti gupha mem jaya padhari

MeaningBehind her the mighty Bhairon pursued; she entered a small cave (Garbhajoon).

Chaupai 23#

Nau maha taka kiya nivasa

नौ माह तक किया निवासा चली फोड़कर किया प्रकाशा

Nau maha taka kiya nivasa Chali phoda़kara kiya prakasha

MeaningShe dwelt there for nine months, then split it open and came forth, revealing her light.

Chaupai 24#

Adya shakti brahma kumari

आद्या शक्ति ब्रह्म कुमारी कहलाई माँ आदि कुँवारी

Adya shakti brahma kumari Kahalai man adi kunvari

MeaningThe Primordial Shakti, daughter of Brahman, came to be called Mother Adi Kunwari (the Eternal Virgin).

Chaupai 25#

Gupha dvara pahunchi muskai

गुफा द्वार पहुँची मुस्काई लांगुर वीर ने आज्ञा पाई

Gupha dvara pahunchi muskai Lamgura vira ne ajna pai

MeaningReaching the cave-door she smiled; the brave Langur received her command.

Chaupai 26#

Bhaga bhaga bhairom aya

भागा भागा भैरों आया रक्षा हित निज शस्त्र चलाया

Bhaga bhaga bhairom aya Raksha hita nija shastra chalaya

MeaningBhairon came running; for his own protection he wielded his weapon.

Chaupai 27#

Pada़a shisha ja parvata upara

पड़ा शीश जा पर्वत ऊपर किया क्षमा जा दिया उसे वर

Pada़a shisha ja parvata upara Kiya kshama ja diya use vara

MeaningHis head fell upon the mountain above; she forgave him and granted him a boon:

Chaupai 28#

Apane samga mem pujavaungi

अपने संग में पुजवाऊँगी भैरों घाटी बनवाऊँगी

Apane samga mem pujavaungi Bhairom ghati banavaungi

Meaning"I shall have you worshipped along with me; I shall establish Bhairon's valley (shrine)."

Chaupai 29#

Pahale mera darshana hoga

पहले मेरा दर्शन होगा पीछे तेरा सुमरन होगा

Pahale mera darshana hoga Pichhe tera sumarana hoga

Meaning"First my darshan shall be had, and afterwards your remembrance (worship)."

Chaupai 30#

Baitha gai man pindi hokara

बैठ गई माँ पिण्डी होकर चरणों में बहता जल झर-झर

Baitha gai man pindi hokara Charanom mem bahata jala jhara-jhara

MeaningThe Mother sat, becoming the Pindi; at her feet the water flows ceaselessly.

Chaupai 31#

Chaumsatha yogini bhairom baravana

चौंसठ योगिनी भैरों बरवन सप्तऋषि करते सुमरन

Chaumsatha yogini bhairom baravana Saptarishi a karate sumarana

MeaningThe sixty-four yoginis and Bhairon attend; the seven sages come to worship.

Chaupai 32#

Ghamta dhvani parvata para baje

घंटा ध्वनि पर्वत पर बाजे गुफा निराली सुन्दर लागे

Ghamta dhvani parvata para baje Gupha nirali sundara lage

MeaningThe sound of the bell rings out upon the mountain; the matchless cave looks beautiful.

Chaupai 33#

Bhakta shridhara pujana kina

भक्त श्रीधर पूजन कीना भक्ति सेवा का वर लीना

Bhakta shridhara pujana kina Bhakti seva ka vara lina

MeaningThe devotee Shridhar performed the worship; he received the boon of devotion and service.

Chaupai 34#

Sevaka dhyanun tumako dhyaya

सेवक ध्यानूँ तुमको ध्याया ध्वजा चोला आन चढ़ाया

Sevaka dhyanun tumako dhyaya Dhvaja va chola ana chadha़aya

MeaningYour servant Dhyanu meditated upon you; he came and offered the banner and the robe (chola).

Chaupai 35#

Simha sada dara pahara deta

सिंह सदा दर पहरा देता पंजा शेर का दुःख हर लेता

Simha sada dara pahara deta Pamja shera ka duhkha hara leta

MeaningThe lion ever keeps watch at your door; the lion's paw takes away all sorrow.

Chaupai 36#

Jambu dvipa maharaja manaya

जम्बू द्वीप महाराज मनाया सिर सोने का छत्र चढ़ाया

Jambu dvipa maharaja manaya Sira sone ka chhatra chadha़aya

MeaningThe king of Jambudvipa honoured you; he offered a golden parasol over your head.

Chaupai 37#

Hire ki murata samga pyari

हीरे की मूरत संग प्यारी जगे अखण्ड इक जोत तुम्हारी

Hire ki murata samga pyari Jage akhanda ika jota tumhari

MeaningA dear diamond-studded image is beside you; your single, unbroken flame burns ever.

Chaupai 38#

Ashvina chaitra navarate aun

आश्विन चैत्र नवराते आऊँ पिण्डी रानी दर्शन पाऊँ

Ashvina chaitra navarate aun Pindi rani darshana paun

MeaningIn the Navratris of Ashvin and Chaitra I come; may I gain the darshan of the Pindi-Queen.

Chaupai 39#

Sevaka sharma sharana tihari

सेवक शर्मा शरण तिहारी हरो वैष्णो विपत हमारी

Sevaka sharma sharana tihari Haro vaishno vipata hamari

MeaningYour servant Sharma is at your refuge; O Vaishno, remove our calamity.

Closing Doha#

Kaliyuga mem mahima teri hai man aparampara

कलियुग में महिमा तेरी है माँ अपरम्पार धर्म की हानि हो रही प्रगट हो अवतार

Kaliyuga mem mahima teri hai man aparampara Dharma ki hani ho rahi pragata ho avatara

MeaningIn the Kali age your glory, O Mother, is boundless; when dharma declines, you become manifest as an incarnation.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

वैष्णवी
Vaishnavi
Mata Vaishno Devi — the Goddess of Trikuta, a unified form of Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi and Maha Saraswati
त्रिकुटा
Trikuta
The three-peaked mountain near Katra (Jammu) where the shrine is set
पिण्डी
Pindi
The three natural rock-forms in which the Mother is worshipped in the cave
भैरों
Bhairon
Bhairon Nath, the yogi who pursued the Mother and was granted a boon at her hands
आदि कुँवारी
Adi Kunwari
The Eternal Virgin — a shrine on the route where the Mother meditated nine months

Origin & History

Source: Traditional Hindi devotional chalisa

Author: Traditional (signed 'Sharma')

Period: Devotional era

Mata Vaishno Devi is revered as a unified form of Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi and Maha Saraswati who, in the age of Kali, took her abode in a cave high in the Trikuta mountains near Katra. The Chalisa narrates her sacred story — her penance for Lord Rama, her flight from the yogi Bhairon, her nine months in the Garbhajoon cave, and her self-revelation as the Pindi — a tale retold by the millions who climb to her shrine crying 'Jai Mata Di.'

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vaishno Devi Chalisa?
It is a forty-verse Hindi hymn in praise of Mata Vaishno Devi, the Goddess enshrined in the cave of the Trikuta mountains near Katra (Jammu). It narrates her sacred story and is recited for her protection, blessings and the fulfilment of wishes.
Who is Mata Vaishno Devi?
Mata Vaishno Devi is worshipped as a unified manifestation of the three great Goddesses — Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi and Maha Saraswati. She is worshipped in the form of three natural rock-forms (the Pindi) in a cave high in the Trikuta hills, drawing millions of pilgrims who climb with the cry 'Jai Mata Di.'
When should the Vaishno Devi Chalisa be recited?
It may be recited daily, morning or evening, and is especially powerful through the nine days of Navratri (in Ashvin and Chaitra). Pilgrims recite it on the yatra to the holy cave.
What is the story of Bhairon in the Chalisa?
The Chalisa tells how the yogi Bhairon Nath pursued the Mother to the Trikuta hills; she meditated nine months in the Garbhajoon cave, then emerged and, at the cave, struck off his head — yet forgave him and granted that he too would be worshipped, so a pilgrimage is complete only after visiting the Bhairon temple.
What is the difference between the Vaishno Devi Chalisa and Durga Chalisa?
The Durga Chalisa praises Goddess Durga in her many forms, while the Vaishno Devi Chalisa is specifically devoted to Mata Vaishno Devi of Trikuta and narrates her own sacred story. Devotees often recite both, with the Vaishno Devi Aarti, during Navratri.

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