गणेश चालीसा Meaning — Line by Line
गणेश चालीसा
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- Doha 1. Jaya ganapati sadaguna sadana, kavivara badana kripala vighna harana mamgala karana, jaya jaya girijalala
- Doha 2. Jaya jaya jaya ganapati ganaraju mamgala bharana karana shubhah kaju
- Chaupai 1. Jai gajabadana sadana sukhadata vishva vinayaka buddhi vidhata
- Chaupai 2. Vakra tunda shuchi shunda suhavana tilaka tripunda bhala mana bhavana
- Chaupai 3. Rajata mani muktana ura mala svarna mukuta shira nayana vishala
- Chaupai 4. Pustaka pani kuthara trishulam modaka bhoga sugandhita phulam
- Chaupai 5. Sundara pitambara tana sajita charana paduka muni mana rajita
- Chaupai 6. Dhani shiva suvana shadanana bhrata gauri lalana vishva-vikhyata
- Chaupai 7. Riddhi-siddhi tava chamvara sudhare mushaka vahana sohata dvare
- Chaupai 8. Kahau janma shubha katha tumhari ati shuchi pavana mamgalakari
- Chaupai 9. Eka samaya giriraja kumari putra hetu tapa kinha bhari
- Chaupai 10. Bhayo yajna jaba purna anupa taba pahumchyo tuma dhari dvija rupa
- Chaupai 11. Atithi jani ke gauri sukhari bahuvidhi seva kari tumhari
- Chaupai 12. Ati prasanna havai tuma vara dinha matu putra hita jo tapa kinha
- Chaupai 13. Milahi putra tuhi, buddhi vishala bina garbha dharana yahi kala
- Chaupai 14. Gananayaka guna jnana nidhana pujita prathama rupa bhagavana
- Chaupai 15. Asa kahi antardhana rupa havai palana para balaka svarupa havai
- Chaupai 16. Bani shishu rudana jabahim tuma thana lakhi mukha sukha nahim gauri samana
- Chaupai 17. Sakala magana, sukhamamgala gavahim nabha te surana, sumana varshavahim
- Chaupai 18. Shambhu, uma, bahudana lutavahim sura munijana, suta dekhana avahim
- Chaupai 19. Lakhi ati ananda mamgala saja dekhana bhi aye shani raja
- Chaupai 20. Nija avaguna guni shani mana mahim balaka, dekhana chahata nahim
- Chaupai 21. Girija kachhu mana bheda badhayo utsava mora, na shani tuhi bhayo
- Chaupai 22. Kahata lage shani, mana sakuchai ka karihau, shishu mohi dikhai
- Chaupai 23. Nahim vishvasa, uma ura bhayau shani som balaka dekhana kahayau
- Chaupai 24. Padatahim shani driga kona prakasha balaka sira uड़i gayo akasha
- Chaupai 25. Girija giri vikala havai dharani so duhkha dasha gayo nahim varani
- Chaupai 26. Hahakara machyau kailasha shani kinhom lakhi suta ko nasha
- Chaupai 27. Turata garuड़ chaढ़i vishnu sidhayo kati chakra so gaja sira laye
- Chaupai 28. Balaka ke dhada़ upara dharayo prana mantra paढ़i shamkara darayo
- Chaupai 29. Nama ganesha shambhu taba kinhe prathama pujya buddhi nidhi, vara dinhe
- Chaupai 30. Buddhi pariksha jaba shiva kinha prithvi kara pradakshina linha
- Chaupai 31. Chale shadanana, bharami bhulai rache baitha tuma buddhi upai
- Chaupai 32. Charana matu-pitu ke dhara linhem tinake sata pradakshina kinhem
- Chaupai 33. Dhani ganesha kahi shiva hiye harashe nabha te surana sumana bahu barase
- Chaupai 34. Tumhari mahima buddhi baड़ai shesha sahasamukha sake na gai
- Chaupai 35. Maim matihina malina dukhari karahum kauna vidhi vinaya tumhari
- Chaupai 36. Bhajata ramasundara prabhudasa jaga prayaga, kakara, durvasa
- Chaupai 37. Aba prabhu daya dina para kijai apani shakti bhakti kuchha dijai
- Closing Doha. Shri ganesha yaha chalisa, patha karai kara dhyana nita nava mamgala griha basai, lahe jagata sanmana
Jaya ganapati sadaguna sadana, kavivara badana kripala vighna harana mamgala karana, jaya jaya girijalala
जय गणपति सदगुण सदन, कविवर बदन कृपाल । विघ्न हरण मंगल करण, जय जय गिरिजालाल ॥
Jaya ganapati sadaguna sadana, kavivara badana kripala vighna harana mamgala karana, jaya jaya girijalala
MeaningGlory to Ganapati, the abode of virtues, the gracious-faced lord praised by poets; remover of obstacles and doer of all that is auspicious — victory, victory to the son of Girija (Parvati)!
Jaya jaya jaya ganapati ganaraju mamgala bharana karana shubhah kaju
जय जय जय गणपति गणराजू । मंगल भरण करण शुभः काजू ॥
Jaya jaya jaya ganapati ganaraju mamgala bharana karana shubhah kaju
MeaningVictory, victory, victory to Ganapati, king of the ganas; who fills all with auspiciousness and accomplishes every good work.
Jai gajabadana sadana sukhadata vishva vinayaka buddhi vidhata
जै गजबदन सदन सुखदाता । विश्व विनायका बुद्धि विधाता ॥
Jai gajabadana sadana sukhadata vishva vinayaka buddhi vidhata
MeaningHail, elephant-faced one, abode and giver of joy; lord of the universe (Vinayaka) and bestower of intellect.
Vakra tunda shuchi shunda suhavana tilaka tripunda bhala mana bhavana
वक्र तुण्ड शुची शुण्ड सुहावना । तिलक त्रिपुण्ड भाल मन भावन ॥
Vakra tunda shuchi shunda suhavana tilaka tripunda bhala mana bhavana
MeaningOf curved trunk and bright, lovely tusk; the three-lined tilak on your brow delights the mind.
Rajata mani muktana ura mala svarna mukuta shira nayana vishala
राजत मणि मुक्तन उर माला । स्वर्ण मुकुट शिर नयन विशाला ॥
Rajata mani muktana ura mala svarna mukuta shira nayana vishala
MeaningA garland of gems and pearls shines upon your chest; a golden crown upon your head, and large, wide eyes.
Pustaka pani kuthara trishulam modaka bhoga sugandhita phulam
पुस्तक पाणि कुठार त्रिशूलं । मोदक भोग सुगन्धित फूलं ॥
Pustaka pani kuthara trishulam modaka bhoga sugandhita phulam
MeaningA book in your hand, the axe and the trident; offerings of modak sweets and fragrant flowers.
Sundara pitambara tana sajita charana paduka muni mana rajita
सुन्दर पीताम्बर तन साजित । चरण पादुका मुनि मन राजित ॥
Sundara pitambara tana sajita charana paduka muni mana rajita
MeaningAdorned in beautiful yellow silk; your sandalled feet delight the minds of sages.
Dhani shiva suvana shadanana bhrata gauri lalana vishva-vikhyata
धनि शिव सुवन षडानन भ्राता । गौरी लालन विश्व-विख्याता ॥
Dhani shiva suvana shadanana bhrata gauri lalana vishva-vikhyata
MeaningBlessed brother of the six-faced Kartikeya and son of Shiva; darling of Gauri, renowned throughout the world.
Riddhi-siddhi tava chamvara sudhare mushaka vahana sohata dvare
ऋद्धि-सिद्धि तव चंवर सुधारे । मुषक वाहन सोहत द्वारे ॥
Riddhi-siddhi tava chamvara sudhare mushaka vahana sohata dvare
MeaningRiddhi and Siddhi wave the royal fan over you; your mouse-mount graces your doorway.
Kahau janma shubha katha tumhari ati shuchi pavana mamgalakari
कहौ जन्म शुभ कथा तुम्हारी । अति शुची पावन मंगलकारी ॥
Kahau janma shubha katha tumhari ati shuchi pavana mamgalakari
MeaningNow I tell the auspicious story of your birth — most pure, holy and bestowing every blessing.
Eka samaya giriraja kumari putra hetu tapa kinha bhari
एक समय गिरिराज कुमारी । पुत्र हेतु तप कीन्हा भारी ॥
Eka samaya giriraja kumari putra hetu tapa kinha bhari
MeaningOnce the daughter of the mountain-king (Parvati) performed great penance for the sake of a son.
Bhayo yajna jaba purna anupa taba pahumchyo tuma dhari dvija rupa
भयो यज्ञ जब पूर्ण अनूपा । तब पहुंच्यो तुम धरी द्विज रूपा ॥
Bhayo yajna jaba purna anupa taba pahumchyo tuma dhari dvija rupa
MeaningWhen that matchless sacrifice was complete, you arrived bearing the form of a brahmin.
Atithi jani ke gauri sukhari bahuvidhi seva kari tumhari
अतिथि जानी के गौरी सुखारी । बहुविधि सेवा करी तुम्हारी ॥
Atithi jani ke gauri sukhari bahuvidhi seva kari tumhari
MeaningRecognizing the guest, Gauri rejoiced and served you in every way.
Ati prasanna havai tuma vara dinha matu putra hita jo tapa kinha
अति प्रसन्न हवै तुम वर दीन्हा । मातु पुत्र हित जो तप कीन्हा ॥
Ati prasanna havai tuma vara dinha matu putra hita jo tapa kinha
MeaningGreatly pleased, you granted her a boon for the penance she had done to gain a son:
Milahi putra tuhi, buddhi vishala bina garbha dharana yahi kala
मिलहि पुत्र तुहि, बुद्धि विशाला । बिना गर्भ धारण यहि काला ॥
Milahi putra tuhi, buddhi vishala bina garbha dharana yahi kala
Meaning“You shall obtain a son of vast intellect — and at this very moment, without bearing a womb.
Gananayaka guna jnana nidhana pujita prathama rupa bhagavana
गणनायक गुण ज्ञान निधाना । पूजित प्रथम रूप भगवाना ॥
Gananayaka guna jnana nidhana pujita prathama rupa bhagavana
MeaningHe shall be the lord of the ganas, a treasure-house of virtue and wisdom, worshipped first of all the gods.”
Asa kahi antardhana rupa havai palana para balaka svarupa havai
अस कही अन्तर्धान रूप हवै । पालना पर बालक स्वरूप हवै ॥
Asa kahi antardhana rupa havai palana para balaka svarupa havai
MeaningSo saying, the brahmin vanished, and took the form of a child upon the cradle.
Bani shishu rudana jabahim tuma thana lakhi mukha sukha nahim gauri samana
बनि शिशु रुदन जबहिं तुम ठाना । लखि मुख सुख नहिं गौरी समाना ॥
Bani shishu rudana jabahim tuma thana lakhi mukha sukha nahim gauri samana
MeaningWhen you as the infant began to cry, no joy equalled Gauri's as she beheld your face.
Sakala magana, sukhamamgala gavahim nabha te surana, sumana varshavahim
सकल मगन, सुखमंगल गावहिं । नाभ ते सुरन, सुमन वर्षावहिं ॥
Sakala magana, sukhamamgala gavahim nabha te surana, sumana varshavahim
MeaningAll were absorbed in joy and sang of bliss and blessing; from the sky the gods rained down flowers.
Shambhu, uma, bahudana lutavahim sura munijana, suta dekhana avahim
शम्भु, उमा, बहुदान लुटावहिं । सुर मुनिजन, सुत देखन आवहिं ॥
Shambhu, uma, bahudana lutavahim sura munijana, suta dekhana avahim
MeaningShambhu (Shiva) and Uma gave away great gifts in charity; gods and sages came to behold the son.
Lakhi ati ananda mamgala saja dekhana bhi aye shani raja
लखि अति आनन्द मंगल साजा । देखन भी आये शनि राजा ॥
Lakhi ati ananda mamgala saja dekhana bhi aye shani raja
MeaningSeeing the great festival of joy and celebration, Shani (Saturn) the king also came to behold him.
Nija avaguna guni shani mana mahim balaka, dekhana chahata nahim
निज अवगुण गुनि शनि मन माहीं । बालक, देखन चाहत नाहीं ॥
Nija avaguna guni shani mana mahim balaka, dekhana chahata nahim
MeaningMindful of his own flaw within his heart, Shani did not wish to look upon the child.
Girija kachhu mana bheda badhayo utsava mora, na shani tuhi bhayo
गिरिजा कछु मन भेद बढायो । उत्सव मोर, न शनि तुही भायो ॥
Girija kachhu mana bheda badhayo utsava mora, na shani tuhi bhayo
MeaningGirija took some offence in her mind: “At my festival has even Shani not been pleased to look upon my son?”
Kahata lage shani, mana sakuchai ka karihau, shishu mohi dikhai
कहत लगे शनि, मन सकुचाई । का करिहौ, शिशु मोहि दिखाई ॥
Kahata lage shani, mana sakuchai ka karihau, shishu mohi dikhai
MeaningShani spoke, hesitating in his heart: “What shall happen if I look upon the child?”
Nahim vishvasa, uma ura bhayau shani som balaka dekhana kahayau
नहिं विश्वास, उमा उर भयऊ । शनि सों बालक देखन कहयऊ ॥
Nahim vishvasa, uma ura bhayau shani som balaka dekhana kahayau
MeaningNo belief arose in Uma's heart; she bade Shani look upon the boy.
Padatahim shani driga kona prakasha balaka sira uड़i gayo akasha
पदतहिं शनि दृग कोण प्रकाशा । बालक सिर उड़ि गयो अकाशा ॥
Padatahim shani driga kona prakasha balaka sira uड़i gayo akasha
MeaningThe instant Shani's sidelong eye cast its ray, the child's head flew off into the sky.
Girija giri vikala havai dharani so duhkha dasha gayo nahim varani
गिरिजा गिरी विकल हवै धरणी । सो दुःख दशा गयो नहीं वरणी ॥
Girija giri vikala havai dharani so duhkha dasha gayo nahim varani
MeaningGirija fell to the ground, distraught; that state of sorrow cannot be described.
Hahakara machyau kailasha shani kinhom lakhi suta ko nasha
हाहाकार मच्यौ कैलाशा । शनि कीन्हों लखि सुत को नाशा ॥
Hahakara machyau kailasha shani kinhom lakhi suta ko nasha
MeaningAn uproar arose upon Kailasa — it was seen that Shani had caused the son's destruction.
Turata garuड़ chaढ़i vishnu sidhayo kati chakra so gaja sira laye
तुरत गरुड़ चढ़ि विष्णु सिधायो । काटी चक्र सो गज सिर लाये ॥
Turata garuड़ chaढ़i vishnu sidhayo kati chakra so gaja sira laye
MeaningAt once Vishnu set off mounted on Garuda; he severed a head with his discus and brought an elephant's head.
Balaka ke dhada़ upara dharayo prana mantra paढ़i shamkara darayo
बालक के धड़ ऊपर धारयो । प्राण मन्त्र पढ़ि शंकर डारयो ॥
Balaka ke dhada़ upara dharayo prana mantra paढ़i shamkara darayo
MeaningHe placed it upon the child's torso, and Shankara, reciting the mantra of life, revived him.
Nama ganesha shambhu taba kinhe prathama pujya buddhi nidhi, vara dinhe
नाम गणेश शम्भु तब कीन्हे । प्रथम पूज्य बुद्धि निधि, वर दीन्हे ॥
Nama ganesha shambhu taba kinhe prathama pujya buddhi nidhi, vara dinhe
MeaningShambhu then gave him the name Ganesha, and the boon of being worshipped first, a treasure of wisdom.
Buddhi pariksha jaba shiva kinha prithvi kara pradakshina linha
बुद्धि परीक्षा जब शिव कीन्हा । पृथ्वी कर प्रदक्षिणा लीन्हा ॥
Buddhi pariksha jaba shiva kinha prithvi kara pradakshina linha
MeaningWhen Shiva tested their intelligence, the brothers were to circle the earth.
Chale shadanana, bharami bhulai rache baitha tuma buddhi upai
चले षडानन, भरमि भुलाई । रचे बैठ तुम बुद्धि उपाई ॥
Chale shadanana, bharami bhulai rache baitha tuma buddhi upai
MeaningThe six-faced Kartikeya went wandering, lost in confusion; but you devised a clever plan.
Charana matu-pitu ke dhara linhem tinake sata pradakshina kinhem
चरण मातु-पितु के धर लीन्हें । तिनके सात प्रदक्षिण कीन्हें ॥
Charana matu-pitu ke dhara linhem tinake sata pradakshina kinhem
MeaningYou took hold of the feet of your mother and father, and made seven circuits around them.
Dhani ganesha kahi shiva hiye harashe nabha te surana sumana bahu barase
धनि गणेश कही शिव हिये हरषे । नभ ते सुरन सुमन बहु बरसे ॥
Dhani ganesha kahi shiva hiye harashe nabha te surana sumana bahu barase
Meaning“Blessed is Ganesha!” said Shiva, his heart delighted; from the sky the gods rained many flowers.
Tumhari mahima buddhi baड़ai shesha sahasamukha sake na gai
तुम्हरी महिमा बुद्धि बड़ाई । शेष सहसमुख सके न गाई ॥
Tumhari mahima buddhi baड़ai shesha sahasamukha sake na gai
MeaningYour glory and the greatness of your wisdom — even the thousand-mouthed Shesha could not sing them.
Maim matihina malina dukhari karahum kauna vidhi vinaya tumhari
मैं मतिहीन मलीन दुखारी । करहूं कौन विधि विनय तुम्हारी ॥
Maim matihina malina dukhari karahum kauna vidhi vinaya tumhari
MeaningI am dull-witted, impure and sorrowful — by what means can I offer you fitting prayer?
Bhajata ramasundara prabhudasa jaga prayaga, kakara, durvasa
भजत रामसुन्दर प्रभुदासा । जग प्रयाग, ककरा, दुर्वासा ॥
Bhajata ramasundara prabhudasa jaga prayaga, kakara, durvasa
MeaningRamsundar Prabhudas, of Prayag (Kakra, of the line of Durvasa), worships you.
Aba prabhu daya dina para kijai apani shakti bhakti kuchha dijai
अब प्रभु दया दीना पर कीजै । अपनी शक्ति भक्ति कुछ दीजै ॥
Aba prabhu daya dina para kijai apani shakti bhakti kuchha dijai
MeaningNow, O Lord, show mercy upon the lowly; grant me a little of your power and devotion.
Shri ganesha yaha chalisa, patha karai kara dhyana nita nava mamgala griha basai, lahe jagata sanmana
श्री गणेश यह चालीसा, पाठ करै कर ध्यान । नित नव मंगल गृह बसै, लहे जगत सन्मान ॥
Shri ganesha yaha chalisa, patha karai kara dhyana nita nava mamgala griha basai, lahe jagata sanmana
MeaningWhoever recites this Ganesh Chalisa with a focused mind and meditation — ever-new auspiciousness dwells in his home, and he gains honour in the world.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Origin & History
Source: Hindu devotional tradition (Chalisa literature)
Author: Unknown (folk composition in the Chalisa tradition)
Period: Medieval period
The Ganesh Chalisa draws from multiple Puranic sources for the birth story of Lord Ganesha. The version narrated in this chalisa describes how Parvati performed severe penance for a son, and a divine Brahmin (Ganesha himself in disguise) appeared, blessed her, and then manifested as a baby on a cradle. Other versions from the Shiva Purana describe Parvati creating Ganesha from sandalwood paste. Regardless of the version, all agree that Ganesha is the firstborn son of Shiva and Parvati and holds the supreme position of being worshipped before all other deities.
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