श्री गायत्री चालीसा Meaning — Line by Line
श्री गायत्री चालीसा
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- Doha 1. Hrim shrim klim medha prabha jivana jyoti prachamda
- Doha 2. Jagata janani mamgala karani gayatri sukhadhama
- Chaupai 1. Bhurbhuvah svah Om yuta janani
- Chaupai 2. Akshara chaubisa parama punita
- Chaupai 3. Shashvata satoguni sata rupa
- Chaupai 4. Hamsarudha shvetambara dhari
- Chaupai 5. Pustaka pushpa kamamdalu mala
- Chaupai 6. Dhyana dharata pulakita hita hoi
- Chaupai 7. Kamadhenu tuma sura taru chhaya
- Chaupai 8. Tumhari sharana gahai jo koi
- Chaupai 9. Sarasvati lakshmi tuma kali
- Chaupai 10. Tumhari mahima para na pavaim
- Chaupai 11. Chara veda ki mata punita
- Chaupai 12. Mahamamtra jitane jaga mahim
- Chaupai 13. Sumirata hiya mem jnana prakasai
- Chaupai 14. Srishti bija jaga janani bhavani
- Chaupai 15. Brahma vishnu rudra sura jete
- Chaupai 16. Tuma bhaktana ki bhakta tumhare
- Chaupai 17. Mahima aparampara tumhari
- Chaupai 18. Purita sakala jnana vijnana
- Chaupai 19. Tumahim jani kachhu rahai na shesha
- Chaupai 20. Janata tumahim tumahim vhai jai
- Chaupai 21. Tumhari shakti dipai saba thai
- Chaupai 22. Graha nakshatra brahmamda ghanere
- Chaupai 23. Sakala srishti ki prana vidhata
- Chaupai 24. Mateshvari daya vrata dhari
- Chaupai 25. Japara kripa tumhari hoi
- Chaupai 26. Mamda buddhi te budhi bala pavem
- Chaupai 27. Daridra mitai katai saba pira
- Chaupai 28. Griha klesha chita chimta bhari
- Chaupai 29. Samtati hina susamtati pavem
- Chaupai 30. Bhuta pishacha sabai bhaya khavem
- Chaupai 31. Jo sadhava sumirem chita lai
- Chaupai 32. Ghara vara sukha prada lahaim kumari
- Chaupai 33. Jayati jayati jagadamba bhavani
- Chaupai 34. Jo sataguru so diksha pave
- Chaupai 35. Sumirana kare suruchi badabhagi
- Chaupai 36. Ashta siddhi navanidhi ki data
- Chaupai 37. Rishi muni yati tapasvi yogi
- Chaupai 38. Jo jo sharana tumhari avem
- Chaupai 39. Bala budhi vidya shila svabhau
- Chaupai 40. Sakala badhem upajem sukha nana
- Closing Doha. Yaha chalisa bhakti yuta patha karai jo koi
Hrim shrim klim medha prabha jivana jyoti prachamda
ह्रीं श्रीं क्लीं मेधा प्रभा जीवन ज्योति प्रचंड ॥ शांति कांति जागृत प्रगति रचना शक्ति अखंड ॥
Hrim shrim klim medha prabha jivana jyoti prachamda Shamti kamti jagrita pragati rachana shakti akhamda
MeaningHrim, Shrim, Klim — O radiance of intellect and light, fierce flame of life! Peace, splendour, awakening and progress, creative and unbroken Power.
Jagata janani mamgala karani gayatri sukhadhama
जगत जननी मंगल करनि गायत्री सुखधाम । प्रणवों सावित्री स्वधा स्वाहा पूरन काम ॥
Jagata janani mamgala karani gayatri sukhadhama Pranavom savitri svadha svaha purana kama
MeaningMother of the world, doer of all good, Gayatri, abode of joy; I bow to Savitri, Svadha and Svaha, fulfiller of every desire.
Bhurbhuvah svah Om yuta janani
भूर्भुवः स्वः ॐ युत जननी । गायत्री नित कलिमल दहनी ॥
Bhurbhuvah svah Om yuta janani Gayatri nita kalimala dahani
MeaningO Mother joined with Bhur, Bhuvah, Svah and Om; Gayatri, who daily burns away the impurities of the dark age.
Akshara chaubisa parama punita
अक्षर चौबीस परम पुनीता । इनमें बसें शास्त्र श्रुति गीता ॥
Akshara chaubisa parama punita Inamem basem shastra shruti gita
MeaningYour twenty-four syllables are supremely holy; within them dwell the scriptures, the Vedas and the Gita.
Shashvata satoguni sata rupa
शाश्वत सतोगुणी सत रूपा । सत्य सनातन सुधा अनूपा ॥
Shashvata satoguni sata rupa Satya sanatana sudha anupa
MeaningEternal, of the quality of purity (sattva), your very form is Truth; true, everlasting, peerless nectar.
Hamsarudha shvetambara dhari
हंसारूढ श्वेतांबर धारी । स्वर्ण कांति शुचि गगन-बिहारी ॥
Hamsarudha shvetambara dhari Svarna kamti shuchi gagana-bihari
MeaningMounted upon a swan, clad in white, with the lustre of gold, pure, roaming the open sky.
Pustaka pushpa kamamdalu mala
पुस्तक पुष्प कमंडलु माला । शुभ्र वर्ण तनु नयन विशाला ॥
Pustaka pushpa kamamdalu mala Shubhra varna tanu nayana vishala
MeaningBearing book, flower, water-pot and rosary; of bright hue, with a radiant body and large eyes.
Dhyana dharata pulakita hita hoi
ध्यान धरत पुलकित हित होई । सुख उपजत दुख दुर्मति खोई ॥
Dhyana dharata pulakita hita hoi Sukha upajata dukha durmati khoi
MeaningMeditating upon you, the heart thrills with joy; happiness wells up, and sorrow and ill-will are lost.
Kamadhenu tuma sura taru chhaya
कामधेनु तुम सुर तरु छाया । निराकार की अद्भुत माया ॥
Kamadhenu tuma sura taru chhaya Nirakara ki adbhuta maya
MeaningYou are the wish-granting cow (Kamadhenu), the shade of the celestial wish-tree; the wondrous Maya of the Formless One.
Tumhari sharana gahai jo koi
तुम्हरी शरण गहै जो कोई । तरै सकल संकट सों सोई ॥
Tumhari sharana gahai jo koi Tarai sakala samkata som soi
MeaningWhoever takes refuge in you crosses safely beyond every calamity.
Sarasvati lakshmi tuma kali
सरस्वती लक्ष्मी तुम काली । दिपै तुम्हारी ज्योति निराली ॥
Sarasvati lakshmi tuma kali Dipai tumhari jyoti nirali
MeaningYou are Saraswati, Lakshmi and Kali; your matchless light shines forth.
Tumhari mahima para na pavaim
तुम्हरी महिमा पार न पावैं । जो शारद शत मुख गुन गावैं ॥
Tumhari mahima para na pavaim Jo sharada shata mukha guna gavaim
MeaningNone can reach the end of your glory, though Sharada with a hundred mouths were to sing your virtues.
Chara veda ki mata punita
चार वेद की मात पुनीता । तुम ब्रह्माणी गौरी सीता ॥
Chara veda ki mata punita Tuma brahmani gauri sita
MeaningHoly mother of the four Vedas; you are Brahmani, Gauri and Sita.
Mahamamtra jitane jaga mahim
महामंत्र जितने जग माहीं । कोउ गायत्री सम नाहीं ॥
Mahamamtra jitane jaga mahim Kou gayatri sama nahim
MeaningOf all the great mantras in the world, none is the equal of the Gayatri.
Sumirata hiya mem jnana prakasai
सुमिरत हिय में ज्ञान प्रकासै । आलस पाप अविद्या नासै ॥
Sumirata hiya mem jnana prakasai Alasa papa avidya nasai
MeaningRemembering you, knowledge dawns within the heart; sloth, sin and ignorance are destroyed.
Srishti bija jaga janani bhavani
सृष्टि बीज जग जननि भवानी । कालरात्रि वरदा कल्याणी ॥
Srishti bija jaga janani bhavani Kalaratri varada kalyani
MeaningSeed of creation, Mother of the world, Bhavani; Kalaratri, boon-giver, the auspicious one.
Brahma vishnu rudra sura jete
ब्रह्मा विष्णु रुद्र सुर जेते । तुम सों पावें सुरता तेते ॥
Brahma vishnu rudra sura jete Tuma som pavem surata tete
MeaningBrahma, Vishnu, Rudra and all the gods, from you they receive their divine power.
Tuma bhaktana ki bhakta tumhare
तुम भक्तन की भक्त तुम्हारे । जननिहिं पुत्र प्राण ते प्यारे ॥
Tuma bhaktana ki bhakta tumhare Jananihim putra prana te pyare
MeaningYou belong to your devotees and they to you, dear to you as a son to his mother, dearer than life itself.
Mahima aparampara tumhari
महिमा अपरम्पार तुम्हारी । जय जय जय त्रिपदा भयहारी ॥
Mahima aparampara tumhari Jaya jaya jaya tripada bhayahari
MeaningBoundless is your glory; victory, victory, victory to you, three-versed Tripada, remover of all fear.
Purita sakala jnana vijnana
पूरित सकल ज्ञान विज्ञाना । तुम सम अधिक न जगमें आना ॥
Purita sakala jnana vijnana Tuma sama adhika na jagamem ana
MeaningFull of all knowledge and wisdom; none greater than you has ever come into the world.
Tumahim jani kachhu rahai na shesha
तुमहिं जानि कछु रहै न शेषा । तुमहिं पाय कछु रहै न क्लेसा ॥
Tumahim jani kachhu rahai na shesha Tumahim paya kachhu rahai na klesa
MeaningKnowing you, nothing remains unknown; attaining you, no affliction remains.
Janata tumahim tumahim vhai jai
जानत तुमहिं तुमहिं व्है जाई । पारस परसि कुधातु सुहाई ॥
Janata tumahim tumahim vhai jai Parasa parasi kudhatu suhai
MeaningKnowing you, one becomes you, as base metal is turned to beauty at the touch of the philosopher's stone.
Tumhari shakti dipai saba thai
तुम्हरी शक्ति दिपै सब ठाई । माता तुम सब ठौर समाई ॥
Tumhari shakti dipai saba thai Mata tuma saba thaura samai
MeaningYour power shines in every place; O Mother, you pervade all places.
Graha nakshatra brahmamda ghanere
ग्रह नक्षत्र ब्रह्मांड घनेरे । सब गतिवान तुम्हारे प्रेरे ॥
Graha nakshatra brahmamda ghanere Saba gativana tumhare prere
MeaningThe countless planets, stars and universes all move, impelled by you.
Sakala srishti ki prana vidhata
सकल सृष्टि की प्राण विधाता । पालक पोषक नाशक त्राता ॥
Sakala srishti ki prana vidhata Palaka poshaka nashaka trata
MeaningLife-giver and ordainer of all creation; protector, nourisher, destroyer and saviour.
Mateshvari daya vrata dhari
मातेश्वरी दया व्रत धारी । तुम सन तरे पातकी भारी ॥
Mateshvari daya vrata dhari Tuma sana tare pataki bhari
MeaningMother-goddess, holding the vow of compassion; by you even the gravest sinners are saved.
Japara kripa tumhari hoi
जापर कृपा तुम्हारी होई । तापर कृपा करें सब कोई ॥
Japara kripa tumhari hoi Tapara kripa karem saba koi
MeaningOn whomever your grace falls, upon him every other being shows grace.
Mamda buddhi te budhi bala pavem
मंद बुद्धि ते बुधि बल पावें । रोगी रोग रहित हो जावें ॥
Mamda buddhi te budhi bala pavem Rogi roga rahita ho javem
MeaningThe dull-witted gain the strength of intellect; the sick become free of their disease.
Daridra mitai katai saba pira
दरिद्र मिटै कटै सब पीरा । नाशै दुख हरै भव भीरा ॥
Daridra mitai katai saba pira Nashai dukha harai bhava bhira
MeaningPoverty is erased and all pain cut away; sorrow is destroyed and the fear of worldly existence removed.
Griha klesha chita chimta bhari
गृह क्लेश चित चिंता भारी । नासै गायत्री भय हारी ॥
Griha klesha chita chimta bhari Nasai gayatri bhaya hari
MeaningHousehold strife and the heavy anxiety of the mind, Gayatri, remover of fear, destroys them all.
Samtati hina susamtati pavem
संतति हीन सुसंतति पावें । सुख संपति युत मोद मनावें ॥
Samtati hina susamtati pavem Sukha sampati yuta moda manavem
MeaningThe childless gain good offspring, and rejoice, blessed with happiness and wealth.
Bhuta pishacha sabai bhaya khavem
भूत पिशाच सबै भय खावें । यम के दूत निकट नहिं आवें ॥
Bhuta pishacha sabai bhaya khavem Yama ke duta nikata nahim avem
MeaningGhosts and goblins are all consumed by fear; the messengers of Yama come not near.
Jo sadhava sumirem chita lai
जो सधवा सुमिरें चित लाई । अछत सुहाग सदा सुखदाई ॥
Jo sadhava sumirem chita lai Achhata suhaga sada sukhadai
MeaningThe married woman who remembers you with a focused heart keeps her wifehood unbroken, ever a source of joy.
Ghara vara sukha prada lahaim kumari
घर वर सुख प्रद लहैं कुमारी । विधवा रहें सत्य व्रत धारी ॥
Ghara vara sukha prada lahaim kumari Vidhava rahem satya vrata dhari
MeaningThe maiden gains a home and a good, joy-giving husband; the widow abides, holding fast to the vow of truth.
Jayati jayati jagadamba bhavani
जयति जयति जगदंब भवानी । तुम सम ओर दयालु न दानी ॥
Jayati jayati jagadamba bhavani Tuma sama ora dayalu na dani
MeaningVictory, victory, O Jagadamba Bhavani; there is none so merciful or so giving as you.
Jo sataguru so diksha pave
जो सतगुरु सो दीक्षा पावे । सो साधन को सफल बनावे ॥
Jo sataguru so diksha pave So sadhana ko saphala banave
MeaningWhoever receives initiation from a true guru makes his spiritual practice bear fruit.
Sumirana kare suruchi badabhagi
सुमिरन करे सुरूचि बडभागी । लहै मनोरथ गृही विरागी ॥
Sumirana kare suruchi badabhagi Lahai manoratha grihi viragi
MeaningThe fortunate one who remembers you with pure love attains his heart's desire, be he householder or renunciate.
Ashta siddhi navanidhi ki data
अष्ट सिद्धि नवनिधि की दाता । सब समर्थ गायत्री माता ॥
Ashta siddhi navanidhi ki data Saba samartha gayatri mata
MeaningGiver of the eight siddhis and the nine treasures; all-capable is Mother Gayatri.
Rishi muni yati tapasvi yogi
ऋषि मुनि यती तपस्वी योगी । आरत अर्थी चिंतित भोगी ॥
Rishi muni yati tapasvi yogi Arata arthi chimtita bhogi
MeaningSages, seers, ascetics, the penitent and yogis; the afflicted, the supplicant, the worried and the pleasure-seeker —
Jo jo sharana tumhari avem
जो जो शरण तुम्हारी आवें । सो सो मन वांछित फल पावें ॥
Jo jo sharana tumhari avem So so mana vamchhita phala pavem
MeaningWhoever comes to your refuge, each and every one gains the fruit his heart desires.
Bala budhi vidya shila svabhau
बल बुधि विद्या शील स्वभाउ । धन वैभव यश तेज उछाउ ॥
Bala budhi vidya shila svabhau Dhana vaibhava yasha teja uchhau
MeaningStrength, intellect, learning, good character and disposition; wealth, splendour, fame, radiance and high spirits —
Sakala badhem upajem sukha nana
सकल बढें उपजें सुख नाना । जे यह पाठ करै धरि ध्याना ॥
Sakala badhem upajem sukha nana Je yaha patha karai dhari dhyana
MeaningAll these increase, and manifold joys arise, for whoever recites this with meditative attention.
Yaha chalisa bhakti yuta patha karai jo koi
यह चालीसा भक्ति युत पाठ करै जो कोई । तापर कृपा प्रसन्नता गायत्री की होय ॥
Yaha chalisa bhakti yuta patha karai jo koi Tapara kripa prasannata gayatri ki hoya
MeaningWhoever recites this Chalisa with devotion, upon him fall the grace and the good pleasure of Gayatri.
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Origin & History
Source: Traditional Hindi devotional chalisa
Author: Traditional
Period: Devotional era
The Gayatri Mantra is the most revered verse of the Vedas, addressed to Savitr (the Sun) as the source of all light and wisdom; its Goddess, Maa Gayatri, is honoured as Vedmata, the mother of the Vedas. This Chalisa praises her twenty-four sacred syllables, her form seated on a swan, and her power as Saraswati, Lakshmi and Kali in one, the divine light that awakens the intellect and burns away ignorance.
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