खाटू श्याम चालीसा Meaning — Line by Line
खाटू श्याम चालीसा
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- Doha 1. Shri guru charana dhyana dhara,sumiri sachchidananda
- Doha 2. Shyama shyama bhaji barambarasahaja hi ho bhavasagara para
- Chaupai 1. Ina sama deva na duja koidina dayalu na data hoi
- Chaupai 2. Bhimasuputra ahilavati jayakahim bhima ka pautra kahaya
- Chaupai 3. Yaha saba katha sahi kalpantaratanika na manom isamem antara
- Chaupai 4. Barbarika vishnu avatarabhaktana hetu manuja tanu dhara
- Chaupai 5. Vasudeva devaki pyareyashumati maiya nanda dulare
- Chaupai 6. Madhusudana gopala muraribrijakishora govardhana dhari
- Chaupai 7. Siyarama shri hari govindadinapala shri bala mukunda
- Chaupai 8. Damodara ranachhoda़ biharinatha dvarikadhisha kharari
- Chaupai 9. Narahari rupa prahalada pyarakhambha phari hiranakusha mara
- Chaupai 10. Radha vallabha rukmini kamtagopi vallabha kamsa hanamta
- Chaupai 11. Manamohana chittachora kahayemakhana chori chori kara khaye
- Chaupai 12. Muralidhara yadupati ghanashyamakrishna patitapavana abhirama
- Chaupai 13. Mayapati lakshmipati isapurushottama keshava jagadisha
- Chaupai 14. Vishvapati tribhuvana ujiyaradina bandhu bhaktana rakhavara
- Chaupai 15. Prabhu ka bheda koi na payashesha mahesha thake muniraya
- Chaupai 16. Narada sharada rishi yogindarashyama shyama saba ratata nirantara
- Chaupai 17. Kari kovida kari sake na ginantanama apara athaha ananta
- Chaupai 18. Hara srishti hara yuga mem bhaile avatara bhakta sukhadai
- Chaupai 19. Hridaya manhi kari dekhu vicharashyama bhaje to ho nistara
- Chaupai 20. Kira paढ़avata ganika taribhilani ki bhakti balihari
- Chaupai 21. Sati ahilya gautama naribhai shrapa vasha shila dukhari
- Chaupai 22. Shyama charana racha nita laipahunchi patiloka mem jai
- Chaupai 23. Ajamila aru sadana kasainama pratapa parama gati pai
- Chaupai 24. Jake shyama nama adharasukha lahahi duhkha dura ho sara
- Chaupai 25. Shyama sulochana hai ati sundaramora mukuta sira tana pitambara
- Chaupai 26. Gala vaijayantimala suhaichhavi anupa bhaktana mana bhai
- Chaupai 27. Shyama shyama sumirahu dinaratishama dupahari aru parabhati
- Chaupai 28. Shyama sarathi jisake ratha keroda़e dura hoya usa patha ke
- Chaupai 29. Shyama bhakta na kahim para harabhira pari taba shyama pukara
- Chaupai 30. Rasana shyama nama rasa pi leji le shyama nama ke hale
- Chaupai 31. Samsari sukha bhoga milegaanta shyama sukha yoga milega
- Chaupai 32. Shyama prabhu haim tana ke kalemana ke gore bhole bhale
- Chaupai 33. Shyama samta bhaktana hitakariroga dosha agha nashai bhari
- Chaupai 34. Prema sahita je nama pukarabhakta lagata shyama ko pyara
- Chaupai 35. Khatu mem hai mathura vasipara brahma purana avinasi
- Chaupai 36. Sudha tana bhari murali bajaichahum dishi nana jahan suni pai
- Chaupai 37. Vriddha bala jete nari naramugdha bhaye suni vamshi ke svara
- Chaupai 38. Dauda़ dauda़ pahunche saba jaikhatu mem jahan shyama kanhai
- Chaupai 39. Jisane shyama svarupa niharabhava bhaya se paya chhutakara
- Closing Doha. Shyama salone sanvare,barbarika tanu dhara
Shri guru charana dhyana dhara,sumiri sachchidananda
श्री गुरु चरण ध्यान धर,सुमिरि सच्चिदानन्द। श्याम चालीसा भणत हूँ,रच चैपाई छन्द॥
Shri guru charana dhyana dhara,sumiri sachchidananda Shyama chalisa bhanata hun,racha chaipai chhanda
MeaningMeditating on the feet of the Guru and remembering Sachchidananda, I recite the Shyam Chalisa, composing it in the chaupai metre.
Shyama shyama bhaji barambarasahaja hi ho bhavasagara para
श्याम श्याम भजि बारम्बारा।सहज ही हो भवसागर पारा॥
Shyama shyama bhaji barambarasahaja hi ho bhavasagara para
MeaningChant 'Shyam, Shyam' again and again, and effortlessly cross the ocean of worldly existence.
Ina sama deva na duja koidina dayalu na data hoi
इन सम देव न दूजा कोई।दीन दयालु न दाता होई॥
Ina sama deva na duja koidina dayalu na data hoi
MeaningThere is no other god like him; none so kind to the lowly, none so generous a giver.
Bhimasuputra ahilavati jayakahim bhima ka pautra kahaya
भीमसुपुत्र अहिलवती जाया।कहीं भीम का पौत्र कहाया॥
Bhimasuputra ahilavati jayakahim bhima ka pautra kahaya
MeaningSon of Bhima's son (Ghatotkacha) and Ahilavati; he is also called the grandson of Bhima.
Yaha saba katha sahi kalpantaratanika na manom isamem antara
यह सब कथा सही कल्पान्तर।तनिक न मानों इसमें अन्तर॥
Yaha saba katha sahi kalpantaratanika na manom isamem antara
MeaningThis whole account is true across the ages (kalpas); do not doubt it in the least.
Barbarika vishnu avatarabhaktana hetu manuja tanu dhara
बर्बरीक विष्णु अवतारा।भक्तन हेतु मनुज तनु धारा॥
Barbarika vishnu avatarabhaktana hetu manuja tanu dhara
MeaningBarbarika is an avatar of Vishnu; for the sake of his devotees he took on a human form.
Vasudeva devaki pyareyashumati maiya nanda dulare
वसुदेव देवकी प्यारे।यशुमति मैया नन्द दुलारे॥
Vasudeva devaki pyareyashumati maiya nanda dulare
MeaningBeloved of Vasudeva and Devaki; the darling of Mother Yashoda and Nanda.
Madhusudana gopala muraribrijakishora govardhana dhari
मधुसूदन गोपाल मुरारी।बृजकिशोर गोवर्धन धारी॥
Madhusudana gopala muraribrijakishora govardhana dhari
MeaningMadhusudana, Gopala, Murari; the youth of Braj, the lifter of Govardhan.
Siyarama shri hari govindadinapala shri bala mukunda
सियाराम श्री हरि गोविन्दा।दीनपाल श्री बाल मुकुन्दा॥
Siyarama shri hari govindadinapala shri bala mukunda
MeaningSiyaram, Sri Hari, Govinda; protector of the lowly, Sri Bala Mukunda.
Damodara ranachhoda़ biharinatha dvarikadhisha kharari
दामोदर रणछोड़ बिहारी।नाथ द्वारिकाधीश खरारी॥
Damodara ranachhoda़ biharinatha dvarikadhisha kharari
MeaningDamodara, Ranchhod, Bihari; the Lord, Dwarkadhish, the slayer of demons.
Narahari rupa prahalada pyarakhambha phari hiranakusha mara
नरहरि रुप प्रहलाद प्यारा।खम्भ फारि हिरनाकुश मारा॥
Narahari rupa prahalada pyarakhambha phari hiranakusha mara
MeaningIn the Narahari (Narasimha) form he was dear to Prahlada; splitting the pillar, he slew Hiranyakashipu.
Radha vallabha rukmini kamtagopi vallabha kamsa hanamta
राधा वल्लभ रुक्मिणी कंता।गोपी वल्लभ कंस हनंता॥
Radha vallabha rukmini kamtagopi vallabha kamsa hanamta
MeaningBeloved of Radha, consort of Rukmini; beloved of the gopis, the slayer of Kamsa.
Manamohana chittachora kahayemakhana chori chori kara khaye
मनमोहन चित्तचोर कहाये।माखन चोरि चोरि कर खाये॥
Manamohana chittachora kahayemakhana chori chori kara khaye
MeaningCalled Manmohan (enchanter of hearts) and Chittachor (stealer of hearts); he stole and ate the butter.
Muralidhara yadupati ghanashyamakrishna patitapavana abhirama
मुरलीधर यदुपति घनश्याम।कृष्ण पतितपावन अभिरामा॥
Muralidhara yadupati ghanashyamakrishna patitapavana abhirama
MeaningMurlidhar, lord of the Yadus, Ghanshyam; Krishna, purifier of the fallen, the delightful one.
Mayapati lakshmipati isapurushottama keshava jagadisha
मायापति लक्ष्मीपति ईसा।पुरुषोत्तम केशव जगदीशा॥
Mayapati lakshmipati isapurushottama keshava jagadisha
MeaningLord of Maya, lord of Lakshmi, the Supreme; Purushottama, Keshava, Lord of the universe.
Vishvapati tribhuvana ujiyaradina bandhu bhaktana rakhavara
विश्वपति त्रिभुवन उजियारा।दीन बन्धु भक्तन रखवारा॥
Vishvapati tribhuvana ujiyaradina bandhu bhaktana rakhavara
MeaningLord of the world, the light of the three realms; kinsman of the lowly, protector of devotees.
Prabhu ka bheda koi na payashesha mahesha thake muniraya
प्रभु का भेद कोई न पाया।शेष महेश थके मुनिराया॥
Prabhu ka bheda koi na payashesha mahesha thake muniraya
MeaningNone has fathomed the Lord's secret; even Shesha, Mahesha and the great sages grew weary.
Narada sharada rishi yogindarashyama shyama saba ratata nirantara
नारद शारद ऋषि योगिन्दर।श्याम श्याम सब रटत निरन्तर॥
Narada sharada rishi yogindarashyama shyama saba ratata nirantara
MeaningNarada, Sharada, the sages and yogis ceaselessly repeat 'Shyam, Shyam'.
Kari kovida kari sake na ginantanama apara athaha ananta
करि कोविद करि सके न गिनन्ता।नाम अपार अथाह अनन्ता॥
Kari kovida kari sake na ginantanama apara athaha ananta
MeaningEven the wise and learned cannot count them; his names are boundless, unfathomable, infinite.
Hara srishti hara yuga mem bhaile avatara bhakta sukhadai
हर सृष्टि हर युग में भाई।ले अवतार भक्त सुखदाई॥
Hara srishti hara yuga mem bhaile avatara bhakta sukhadai
MeaningIn every creation and every age, O brother, he takes incarnation, bringing joy to devotees.
Hridaya manhi kari dekhu vicharashyama bhaje to ho nistara
हृदय माँहि करि देखु विचारा।श्याम भजे तो हो निस्तारा॥
Hridaya manhi kari dekhu vicharashyama bhaje to ho nistara
MeaningReflect upon it within your heart: chant Shyam, and you shall be delivered.
Kira paढ़avata ganika taribhilani ki bhakti balihari
कीर पढ़ावत गणिका तारी।भीलनी की भक्ति बलिहारी॥
Kira paढ़avata ganika taribhilani ki bhakti balihari
MeaningA parrot, taught the Name, redeemed the courtesan Ganika; wondrous was the devotion of the Bhil woman (Shabari).
Sati ahilya gautama naribhai shrapa vasha shila dukhari
सती अहिल्या गौतम नारी।भई श्राप वश शिला दुखारी॥
Sati ahilya gautama naribhai shrapa vasha shila dukhari
MeaningThe chaste Ahalya, wife of Gautama, who by a curse had become a suffering stone —
Shyama charana racha nita laipahunchi patiloka mem jai
श्याम चरण रच नित लाई।पहुँची पतिलोक में जाई॥
Shyama charana racha nita laipahunchi patiloka mem jai
Meaning— ever placing her devotion at Shyam's feet, she reached her husband's world (was redeemed).
Ajamila aru sadana kasainama pratapa parama gati pai
अजामिल अरू सदन कसाई।नाम प्रताप परम गति पाई॥
Ajamila aru sadana kasainama pratapa parama gati pai
MeaningAjamila and Sadan the butcher attained the supreme state by the power of the Name.
Jake shyama nama adharasukha lahahi duhkha dura ho sara
जाके श्याम नाम अधारा।सुख लहहि दुःख दूर हो सारा॥
Jake shyama nama adharasukha lahahi duhkha dura ho sara
MeaningWhoever has the support of Shyam's name gains happiness, and all sorrow is removed.
Shyama sulochana hai ati sundaramora mukuta sira tana pitambara
श्याम सुलोचन है अति सुन्दर।मोर मुकुट सिर तन पीताम्बर॥
Shyama sulochana hai ati sundaramora mukuta sira tana pitambara
MeaningShyam is beautiful-eyed and exceedingly handsome; a peacock crown upon his head, yellow silk upon his body.
Gala vaijayantimala suhaichhavi anupa bhaktana mana bhai
गल वैजयन्तिमाल सुहाई।छवि अनूप भक्तन मन भाई॥
Gala vaijayantimala suhaichhavi anupa bhaktana mana bhai
MeaningA lovely Vaijayanti garland adorns his neck; his matchless beauty delights the devotees' hearts.
Shyama shyama sumirahu dinaratishama dupahari aru parabhati
श्याम श्याम सुमिरहु दिनराती।शाम दुपहरि अरू परभाती॥
Shyama shyama sumirahu dinaratishama dupahari aru parabhati
MeaningRemember 'Shyam, Shyam' day and night — at evening, at noon and at dawn.
Shyama sarathi jisake ratha keroda़e dura hoya usa patha ke
श्याम सारथी जिसके रथ के।रोड़े दूर होय उस पथ के॥
Shyama sarathi jisake ratha keroda़e dura hoya usa patha ke
MeaningHe whose chariot Shyam drives as charioteer — the stones (obstacles) of that path are cleared away.
Shyama bhakta na kahim para harabhira pari taba shyama pukara
श्याम भक्त न कहीं पर हारा।भीर परि तब श्याम पुकारा॥
Shyama bhakta na kahim para harabhira pari taba shyama pukara
MeaningA devotee of Shyam is never defeated anywhere; when trouble strikes, they call upon Shyam.
Rasana shyama nama rasa pi leji le shyama nama ke hale
रसना श्याम नाम रस पी ले।जी ले श्याम नाम के हाले॥
Rasana shyama nama rasa pi leji le shyama nama ke hale
MeaningLet the tongue drink the nectar of Shyam's name; live by relishing the joy of Shyam's name.
Samsari sukha bhoga milegaanta shyama sukha yoga milega
संसारी सुख भोग मिलेगा।अन्त श्याम सुख योग मिलेगा॥
Samsari sukha bhoga milegaanta shyama sukha yoga milega
MeaningYou will gain worldly enjoyment, and in the end the blissful union with Shyam.
Shyama prabhu haim tana ke kalemana ke gore bhole bhale
श्याम प्रभु हैं तन के काले।मन के गोरे भोले भाले॥
Shyama prabhu haim tana ke kalemana ke gore bhole bhale
MeaningLord Shyam is dark of body, yet white (pure) of heart — innocent and guileless.
Shyama samta bhaktana hitakariroga dosha agha nashai bhari
श्याम संत भक्तन हितकारी।रोग दोष अघ नाशै भारी॥
Shyama samta bhaktana hitakariroga dosha agha nashai bhari
MeaningShyam is the benefactor of saints and devotees; he destroys grievous disease, fault and sin.
Prema sahita je nama pukarabhakta lagata shyama ko pyara
प्रेम सहित जे नाम पुकारा।भक्त लगत श्याम को प्यारा॥
Prema sahita je nama pukarabhakta lagata shyama ko pyara
MeaningWhoever calls his name with love — that devotee becomes dear to Shyam.
Khatu mem hai mathura vasipara brahma purana avinasi
खाटू में है मथुरा वासी।पार ब्रह्म पूरण अविनासी॥
Khatu mem hai mathura vasipara brahma purana avinasi
MeaningHe dwells at Khatu, the resident of Mathura; the Supreme Brahman, perfect and imperishable.
Sudha tana bhari murali bajaichahum dishi nana jahan suni pai
सुधा तान भरि मुरली बजाई।चहुं दिशि नाना जहाँ सुनि पाई॥
Sudha tana bhari murali bajaichahum dishi nana jahan suni pai
MeaningHe played the flute filled with nectarous melody, heard far and wide in every direction.
Vriddha bala jete nari naramugdha bhaye suni vamshi ke svara
वृद्ध बाल जेते नारी नर।मुग्ध भये सुनि वंशी के स्वर॥
Vriddha bala jete nari naramugdha bhaye suni vamshi ke svara
MeaningOld and young, all the women and men, were enchanted on hearing the notes of his flute.
Dauda़ dauda़ pahunche saba jaikhatu mem jahan shyama kanhai
दौड़ दौड़ पहुँचे सब जाई।खाटू में जहाँ श्याम कन्हाई॥
Dauda़ dauda़ pahunche saba jaikhatu mem jahan shyama kanhai
MeaningRunning and running they all arrived where Shyam Kanhaiya is, at Khatu.
Jisane shyama svarupa niharabhava bhaya se paya chhutakara
जिसने श्याम स्वरूप निहारा।भव भय से पाया छुटकारा॥
Jisane shyama svarupa niharabhava bhaya se paya chhutakara
MeaningWhoever beheld the form of Shyam was freed from the fear of existence.
Shyama salone sanvare,barbarika tanu dhara
श्याम सलोने साँवरे,बर्बरीक तनु धार। इच्छा पूर्ण भक्त की,करो न लाओ बार॥
Shyama salone sanvare,barbarika tanu dhara Ichchha purna bhakta ki,karo na lao bara
MeaningO lovely dark Shyam, bearing the body of Barbarika — fulfil your devotee's wish, and do not delay.
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Origin & History
Source: Traditional Hindi devotional hymn
Author: Traditional
Period: Devotional era
Khatu Shyam is Barbarika, grandson of Bhima and son of Ghatotkacha, a mighty warrior and supreme devotee. Before the Mahabharata war he vowed to fight for the losing side; to prevent the imbalance this would cause, Krishna asked for his head in charity, which Barbarika gave gladly. Moved by his sacrifice, Krishna granted that in the Kali Yuga he would be worshipped by Krishna's own name 'Shyam', and would be the refuge of the helpless. His temple at Khatu (Sikar, Rajasthan) is among the most visited in India.
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