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लक्ष्मी चालीसा Meaning — Line by Line

लक्ष्मी चालीसा

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Every verse of लक्ष्मी चालीसा with its Hindi meaning. Tap any word to hear it, or ▶ to recite the verse.

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  1. Doha 1. Matu lakshmi kari kripa, karo hridaya mem vasa
  2. Doha 2. Yahi mora aradasa, hatha joड़ vinati karom
  3. Chaupai 1. Simdhu suta vishnupriye nata shira barambara
  4. Chaupai 2. Sindhu suta maim sumiraum tohi
  5. Chaupai 3. Tuma samana nahim koi upakari
  6. Chaupai 4. Jai jai jagata janani jagadamba
  7. Chaupai 5. Tuma hi ho ghata ghata ke vasi
  8. Chaupai 6. Jaga janani jaya sindhu kumari
  9. Chaupai 7. Vinavaum nitya tumahim maharani
  10. Chaupai 8. Kehi vidhi stuti karaum tihari
  11. Chaupai 9. Kripa drishti chitavo mama ori
  12. Chaupai 10. Jnana buddhi jaya sukha ki data
  13. Chaupai 11. Kshira simdhu jaba vishnu mathayo
  14. Chaupai 12. Chaudaha ratna mem tuma sukharasi
  15. Chaupai 13. Jaba jaba janma jaham prabhu linha
  16. Chaupai 14. Svayam vishnu jaba nara tanu dhara
  17. Chaupai 15. Taba tuma prakata janakapura mahim
  18. Chaupai 16. Apanayo tohi antaryami
  19. Chaupai 17. Tuma saba prabala shakti nahim ani
  20. Chaupai 18. Mana krama vachana karai sevakai
  21. Chaupai 19. Taji chhala kapata aura chaturai
  22. Chaupai 20. Aura hala maim kahaum bujhai
  23. Chaupai 21. Tako koi kashta na hoi
  24. Chaupai 22. Trahi-trahi jaya duhkha nivarini
  25. Chaupai 23. Jo yaha chalisa padha़e aura padha़ave
  26. Chaupai 24. Tako koi na roga satavai
  27. Chaupai 25. Putra hina aura sampatti hina
  28. Chaupai 26. Vipra bolaya kai patha karavai
  29. Chaupai 27. Patha karavai dina chalisa
  30. Chaupai 28. Sukha sampatti bahuta si pavai
  31. Chaupai 29. Baraha masa karai jo puja
  32. Chaupai 30. Pratidina patha karai mana mahim
  33. Chaupai 31. Bahu vidhi kya maim karaum bada़ai
  34. Chaupai 32. Kari vishvasa karaim vrata nema
  35. Chaupai 33. Jaya jaya jaya lakshmi maharani
  36. Chaupai 34. Tumharo teja prabala jaga mahim
  37. Chaupai 35. Mohi anatha ki sudhi aba lijai
  38. Chaupai 36. Bhula chuka kari kshama hamari
  39. Chaupai 37. Bina darashana vyakula adhikari
  40. Chaupai 38. Nahim mohim jnana buddhi hai tana mem
  41. Chaupai 39. Rupa chaturbhuja karake dharana
  42. Chaupai 40. Kahi prakara maim karaum bada़ai
  43. Chaupai 41. Ramadasa aba kahai pukari
  44. Chaupai 42. Trahi trahi duhkha harini haro begi saba trasa
  45. Closing Doha. Ramadasa dhari dhyana nita vinaya karata kara jora
Doha 1#

Matu lakshmi kari kripa, karo hridaya mem vasa

मातु लक्ष्मी करि कृपा, करो हृदय में वास। मनोकामना सिद्ध करि, परुवहु मेरी आस॥

Matu lakshmi kari kripa, karo hridaya mem vasa Manokamana siddha kari, paruvahu meri asa

MeaningO Mother Lakshmi, show your grace and dwell within my heart; fulfil my heart's desires and complete my every hope.

Doha 2#

Yahi mora aradasa, hatha joड़ vinati karom

यही मोर अरदास, हाथ जोड़ विनती करों। सब विधि करहु सुवास, जय जननि जगदंबिका॥

Yahi mora aradasa, hatha joड़ vinati karom Saba vidhi karahu suvasa, jaya janani jagadambika

MeaningThis is my one prayer, offered with folded hands: in every way bring auspiciousness, O victorious Mother of the world, Jagadambika.

Chaupai 1#

Simdhu suta vishnupriye nata shira barambara

सिंधु सुता विष्णुप्रिये नत शिर बारंबार ऋद्धि सिद्धि मंगलप्रदे नत शिर बारंबार

Simdhu suta vishnupriye nata shira barambara Riddhi siddhi mamgalaprade nata shira barambara

MeaningO daughter of the ocean, beloved of Vishnu, again and again I bow my head; O giver of prosperity, perfection and every blessing, again and again I bow.

Chaupai 2#

Sindhu suta maim sumiraum tohi

सिन्धु सुता मैं सुमिरौं तोही ज्ञान बुद्धि विद्या दो मोहि

Sindhu suta maim sumiraum tohi Jnana buddhi vidya do mohi

MeaningO daughter of the ocean, I remember you; grant me knowledge, intellect and learning.

Chaupai 3#

Tuma samana nahim koi upakari

तुम समान नहिं कोई उपकारी सब विधि पुरबहु आस हमारी

Tuma samana nahim koi upakari Saba vidhi purabahu asa hamari

MeaningThere is no benefactor equal to you; in every way fulfil our hopes.

Chaupai 4#

Jai jai jagata janani jagadamba

जै जै जगत जननि जगदम्बा सबके तुमही हो स्वलम्बा

Jai jai jagata janani jagadamba Sabake tumahi ho svalamba

MeaningVictory, victory, O Mother of the world, Jagadamba; you are the support of all.

Chaupai 5#

Tuma hi ho ghata ghata ke vasi

तुम ही हो घट घट के वासी विनती यही हमारी खासी

Tuma hi ho ghata ghata ke vasi Vinati yahi hamari khasi

MeaningYou dwell within every single heart; this is our heartfelt prayer to you.

Chaupai 6#

Jaga janani jaya sindhu kumari

जग जननी जय सिन्धु कुमारी दीनन की तुम हो हितकारी

Jaga janani jaya sindhu kumari Dinana ki tuma ho hitakari

MeaningO Mother of the world, victory, O daughter of the ocean; you are the benefactor of the lowly.

Chaupai 7#

Vinavaum nitya tumahim maharani

विनवौं नित्य तुमहिं महारानी कृपा करौ जग जननि भवानी

Vinavaum nitya tumahim maharani Kripa karau jaga janani bhavani

MeaningI pray to you daily, O great queen; show your grace, O Mother of the world, Bhavani.

Chaupai 8#

Kehi vidhi stuti karaum tihari

केहि विधि स्तुति करौं तिहारी सुधि लीजै अपराध बिसारी

Kehi vidhi stuti karaum tihari Sudhi lijai aparadha bisari

MeaningIn what way shall I praise you? Take heed of me and overlook my faults.

Chaupai 9#

Kripa drishti chitavo mama ori

कृपा दृष्टि चितवो मम ओरी जगत जननि विनती सुन मोरी

Kripa drishti chitavo mama ori Jagata janani vinati suna mori

MeaningCast your gracious glance upon me; O Mother of the world, hear my prayer.

Chaupai 10#

Jnana buddhi jaya sukha ki data

ज्ञान बुद्धि जय सुख की दाता संकट हरो हमारी माता

Jnana buddhi jaya sukha ki data Samkata haro hamari mata

MeaningO giver of knowledge, intellect, victory and joy; remove our distress, O Mother.

Chaupai 11#

Kshira simdhu jaba vishnu mathayo

क्षीर सिंधु जब विष्णु मथायो चौदह रत्न सिंधु में पायो

Kshira simdhu jaba vishnu mathayo Chaudaha ratna simdhu mem payo

MeaningWhen Vishnu churned the ocean of milk, fourteen jewels were found in the sea.

Chaupai 12#

Chaudaha ratna mem tuma sukharasi

चौदह रत्न में तुम सुखरासी सेवा कियो प्रभुहिं बनि दासी

Chaudaha ratna mem tuma sukharasi Seva kiyo prabhuhim bani dasi

MeaningAmong the fourteen jewels you were the very treasure of joy; you served the Lord, becoming his consort.

Chaupai 13#

Jaba jaba janma jaham prabhu linha

जब जब जन्म जहां प्रभु लीन्हा रूप बदल तहं सेवा कीन्हा

Jaba jaba janma jaham prabhu linha Rupa badala taham seva kinha

MeaningWherever and whenever the Lord took birth, changing your form, you served him there.

Chaupai 14#

Svayam vishnu jaba nara tanu dhara

स्वयं विष्णु जब नर तनु धारा लीन्हेउ अवधपुरी अवतारा

Svayam vishnu jaba nara tanu dhara Linheu avadhapuri avatara

MeaningWhen Vishnu himself took a human body, he incarnated at Avadhpuri (as Rama).

Chaupai 15#

Taba tuma prakata janakapura mahim

तब तुम प्रकट जनकपुर माहीं सेवा कियो हृदय पुलकाहीं

Taba tuma prakata janakapura mahim Seva kiyo hridaya pulakahim

MeaningThen you appeared in Janakpur (as Sita) and served him with a heart full of joy.

Chaupai 16#

Apanayo tohi antaryami

अपनायो तोहि अन्तर्यामी विश्व विदित त्रिभुवन की स्वामी

Apanayo tohi antaryami Vishva vidita tribhuvana ki svami

MeaningThe inner-knower made you his own; you are renowned through the world as the mistress of the three realms.

Chaupai 17#

Tuma saba prabala shakti nahim ani

तुम सब प्रबल शक्ति नहिं आनी कहँ तक महिमा कहौं बखानी

Tuma saba prabala shakti nahim ani Kahan taka mahima kahaum bakhani

MeaningNone can match your mighty power; how far can I tell and describe your glory?

Chaupai 18#

Mana krama vachana karai sevakai

मन क्रम वचन करै सेवकाई मन-इच्छित वांछित फल पाई

Mana krama vachana karai sevakai Mana-ichchhita vamchhita phala pai

MeaningWhoever serves you in thought, deed and word obtains the desired and longed-for fruit.

Chaupai 19#

Taji chhala kapata aura chaturai

तजि छल कपट और चतुराई पूजहिं विविध भाँति मन लाई

Taji chhala kapata aura chaturai Pujahim vividha bhanti mana lai

MeaningForsaking deceit, cunning and trickery, they worship you in many ways with a devoted heart.

Chaupai 20#

Aura hala maim kahaum bujhai

और हाल मैं कहौं बुझाई जो यह पाठ करे मन लाई

Aura hala maim kahaum bujhai Jo yaha patha kare mana lai

MeaningAnd I tell you another truth: whoever recites this with a devoted mind —

Chaupai 21#

Tako koi kashta na hoi

ताको कोई कष्ट होई मन इच्छित फल पावै फल सोई

Tako koi kashta na hoi Mana ichchhita phala pavai phala soi

Meaning— no suffering befalls them; they obtain the very fruit their heart desires.

Chaupai 22#

Trahi-trahi jaya duhkha nivarini

त्राहि-त्राहि जय दुःख निवारिणी त्रिविध ताप भव बंधन हारिणि

Trahi-trahi jaya duhkha nivarini Trividha tapa bhava bamdhana harini

Meaning'Save us, save us!' — victory, O remover of sorrow, destroyer of the three-fold afflictions and the bonds of existence.

Chaupai 23#

Jo yaha chalisa padha़e aura padha़ave

जो यह चालीसा पढ़े और पढ़ावे इसे ध्यान लगाकर सुने सुनावै

Jo yaha chalisa padha़e aura padha़ave Ise dhyana lagakara sune sunavai

MeaningWhoever reads this Chalisa and has it read, and listens and recites it with meditative attention —

Chaupai 24#

Tako koi na roga satavai

ताको कोई रोग सतावै पुत्र आदि धन सम्पत्ति पावै

Tako koi na roga satavai Putra adi dhana sampatti pavai

Meaning— no disease torments them; they obtain children, wealth and prosperity.

Chaupai 25#

Putra hina aura sampatti hina

पुत्र हीन और सम्पत्ति हीना अन्धा बधिर कोढ़ी अति दीना

Putra hina aura sampatti hina Andha badhira kodha़i ati dina

MeaningThe one without a son and without wealth, the blind, the deaf, the leper, the utterly wretched —

Chaupai 26#

Vipra bolaya kai patha karavai

विप्र बोलाय कै पाठ करावै शंका दिल में कभी लावै

Vipra bolaya kai patha karavai Shamka dila mem kabhi na lavai

Meaning— let them call a brahmin and have it recited, never harbouring doubt in the heart.

Chaupai 27#

Patha karavai dina chalisa

पाठ करावै दिन चालीसा ता पर कृपा करैं गौरीसा

Patha karavai dina chalisa Ta para kripa karaim gaurisa

MeaningHave the Chalisa recited for forty days, and Gaurisha (Shiva) and the Mother will show their grace.

Chaupai 28#

Sukha sampatti bahuta si pavai

सुख सम्पत्ति बहुत सी पावै कमी नहीं काहू की आवै

Sukha sampatti bahuta si pavai Kami nahim kahu ki avai

MeaningThey obtain abundant happiness and wealth; no lack ever comes to them.

Chaupai 29#

Baraha masa karai jo puja

बारह मास करै जो पूजा तेहि सम धन्य और नहिं दूजा

Baraha masa karai jo puja Tehi sama dhanya aura nahim duja

MeaningWhoever performs the worship for twelve months — none is more blessed than they.

Chaupai 30#

Pratidina patha karai mana mahim

प्रतिदिन पाठ करै मन माहीं उन सम कोई जग में नाहिं

Pratidina patha karai mana mahim Una sama koi jaga mem nahim

MeaningWhoever recites it daily within the heart — none in the world is their equal.

Chaupai 31#

Bahu vidhi kya maim karaum bada़ai

बहु विधि क्या मैं करौं बड़ाई लेय परीक्षा ध्यान लगाई

Bahu vidhi kya maim karaum bada़ai Leya pariksha dhyana lagai

MeaningIn how many ways shall I sing your praise? Put it to the test, fixing your mind in meditation.

Chaupai 32#

Kari vishvasa karaim vrata nema

करि विश्वास करैं व्रत नेमा होय सिद्ध उपजै उर प्रेमा

Kari vishvasa karaim vrata nema Hoya siddha upajai ura prema

MeaningWhoever keeps the vow with faith and discipline attains fulfilment, and love springs up in the heart.

Chaupai 33#

Jaya jaya jaya lakshmi maharani

जय जय जय लक्ष्मी महारानी सब में व्यापित जो गुण खानी

Jaya jaya jaya lakshmi maharani Saba mem vyapita jo guna khani

MeaningVictory, victory, victory, O Queen Lakshmi, the mine of all virtues who pervades everything.

Chaupai 34#

Tumharo teja prabala jaga mahim

तुम्हरो तेज प्रबल जग माहीं तुम सम कोउ दयाल कहूँ नाहीं

Tumharo teja prabala jaga mahim Tuma sama kou dayala kahun nahim

MeaningYour splendour is mighty in the world; nowhere is anyone as compassionate as you.

Chaupai 35#

Mohi anatha ki sudhi aba lijai

मोहि अनाथ की सुधि अब लीजै संकट काटि भक्ति मोहि दीजे

Mohi anatha ki sudhi aba lijai Samkata kati bhakti mohi dije

MeaningTake heed now of me, the orphan; cut away my distress and grant me devotion.

Chaupai 36#

Bhula chuka kari kshama hamari

भूल चूक करी क्षमा हमारी दर्शन दीजै दशा निहारी

Bhula chuka kari kshama hamari Darshana dijai dasha nihari

MeaningForgive my errors and mistakes; grant me your darshan, beholding my condition.

Chaupai 37#

Bina darashana vyakula adhikari

बिन दरशन व्याकुल अधिकारी तुमहिं अक्षत दुःख सहते भारी

Bina darashana vyakula adhikari Tumahim akshata duhkha sahate bhari

MeaningWithout your vision the devotee is distraught; in your absence I bear grievous sorrow.

Chaupai 38#

Nahim mohim jnana buddhi hai tana mem

नहिं मोहिं ज्ञान बुद्धि है तन में सब जानत हो अपने मन में

Nahim mohim jnana buddhi hai tana mem Saba janata ho apane mana mem

MeaningI have no knowledge or intellect within me; you know everything in your own mind.

Chaupai 39#

Rupa chaturbhuja karake dharana

रूप चतुर्भुज करके धारण कष्ट मोर अब करहु निवारण

Rupa chaturbhuja karake dharana Kashta mora aba karahu nivarana

MeaningBearing your four-armed form, now remove my every suffering.

Chaupai 40#

Kahi prakara maim karaum bada़ai

कहि प्रकार मैं करौं बड़ाई ज्ञान बुद्धि मोहिं नहिं अधिकाई

Kahi prakara maim karaum bada़ai Jnana buddhi mohim nahim adhikai

MeaningIn what way shall I sing your greatness? I have no great knowledge or wit.

Chaupai 41#

Ramadasa aba kahai pukari

रामदास अब कहै पुकारी करो दूर तुम विपति हमारी

Ramadasa aba kahai pukari Karo dura tuma vipati hamari

MeaningRamdas now calls out and prays: drive far away our every calamity, O Mother.

Chaupai 42#

Trahi trahi duhkha harini haro begi saba trasa

त्राहि त्राहि दुःख हारिणी हरो बेगि सब त्रास जयति जयति जय लक्ष्मी करो शत्रुन का नाश

Trahi trahi duhkha harini haro begi saba trasa Jayati jayati jaya lakshmi karo shatruna ka nasha

MeaningSave us, save us, O remover of sorrow! Swiftly remove all our fear; victory, victory, O Lakshmi, destroy our foes.

Closing Doha#

Ramadasa dhari dhyana nita vinaya karata kara jora

रामदास धरि ध्यान नित विनय करत कर जोर मातु लक्ष्मी दास पर करहु दया की कोर

Ramadasa dhari dhyana nita vinaya karata kara jora Matu lakshmi dasa para karahu daya ki kora

MeaningRamdas ever meditates and prays with folded hands: O Mother Lakshmi, show but a measure of grace upon your servant.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

सिन्धु सुता
Sindhu Suta
Daughter of the ocean (born at the churning)
विष्णुप्रिये
Vishnupriye
Beloved of Lord Vishnu
ऋद्धि सिद्धि
Riddhi Siddhi
Prosperity and spiritual attainment
जगदम्बा
Jagadamba
Mother of the universe
क्षीर सिंधु
Kshir Sindhu
The ocean of milk that was churned
चौदह रत्न
Chaudah Ratna
The fourteen jewels of the churning
चतुर्भुज
Chaturbhuj
Four-armed (form of the Goddess)
गौरीसा
Gaurisha
Lord of Gauri — Shiva

Origin & History

Source: Traditional Hindi devotional hymn

Author: Traditional (signed 'Ramdas')

Period: Devotional era

The Lakshmi Chalisa is a forty-verse Hindi hymn to Mahalakshmi, the goddess of wealth and fortune who arose from the churning of the ocean of milk as the beloved of Vishnu. It recalls how, age after age, she accompanies the Lord in each incarnation — as Sita beside Rama — and promises abundance, health and joy to all who worship her with a devoted, contented heart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Lakshmi Chalisa?
The Lakshmi Chalisa is a 40-verse Hindi hymn praising Goddess Lakshmi, the bestower of wealth and prosperity. It begins 'Matu Lakshmi kari kripa' and recalls her birth from the ocean and her grace to devotees.
On which day should the Lakshmi Chalisa be recited?
Friday is the special day of Goddess Lakshmi, and Diwali (especially Lakshmi Puja night) is the most auspicious occasion. Many devotees recite it daily, in the evening after lighting a lamp.
What does the Lakshmi Chalisa promise?
It promises that one who recites it with faith — for forty days, or in worship through the year — gains wealth, children, health and prosperity, with no lack ever coming to them.
How should Lakshmi Chalisa be recited for best results?
After bathing, before a clean image of Lakshmi, light a lamp and offer red flowers and sweets. Recite with a calm, grateful heart, ideally on Fridays and through the forty-day or twelve-month observance described in the text.

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