शिव चालीसा Meaning — Line by Line
शिव चालीसा
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Every verse of शिव चालीसा with its Hindi meaning. Tap any word to hear it, or ▶ to recite the verse.
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- Doha 1. || Doha ||
- Doha 2. || Chaupai ||
- Chaupai 1. Bhal Chandrama Sohat Neeke
- Chaupai 2. Ang Gaur Shir Gang Bahaye
- Chaupai 3. Vastra Khal Baghambr Sohe
- Chaupai 4. Maina Matu Ki Havai Dulari
- Chaupai 5. Kar Trishul Sohat Chhavi Bhari
- Chaupai 6. Nandi Ganesh Sohat Tahan Kaise
- Chaupai 7. Kartik Shyam Aur Ganrau
- Chaupai 8. Devan Jabahi Jaay Pukara
- Chaupai 9. Kiya Upadrav Tarak Bhari
- Chaupai 10. Turat Shadanan Aap Pathayau
- Chaupai 11. Aap Jalandhar Asur Samhara
- Chaupai 12. Tripurasur San Yuddh Machai
- Chaupai 13. Kiya Tapahi Bhagirath Bhari
- Chaupai 14. Danin Mahan Tum Sam Kou Nahin
- Chaupai 15. Ved Naam Mahima Tav Gayin
- Chaupai 16. Pragat Udadhi Manthan Mein Jwala
- Chaupai 17. Keenh Daya Tahan Kari Sahai
- Chaupai 18. Poojan Ramchandra Jab Keenha
- Chaupai 19. Sahas Kamal Mein Ho Rahe Dhari
- Chaupai 20. Ek Kamal Prabhu Rakheu Joi
- Chaupai 21. Kathin Bhakti Dekhi Prabhu Shankar
- Chaupai 22. Jai Jai Jai Anant Avinashi
- Chaupai 23. Dusht Sakal Mohi Nit Satavain
- Chaupai 24. Trahi Trahi Main Naath Pukaro
- Chaupai 25. Lai Trishul Shatrun Ko Maro
- Chaupai 26. Maat Pita Bhrata Sab Koi
- Chaupai 27. Swami Ek Hai Aas Tumhari
- Chaupai 28. Dham Tumharo Kailash Hai Bhari
- Chaupai 29. Nandi Bhringi Sada Sohari
- Chaupai 30. Kanchan Kundal Karnan Shobhe
- Chaupai 31. Prasanna Chit Hoi Shambhu Shoola
- Chaupai 32. Nagpash Lapet Sharira
- Chaupai 33. Karat Sada Shatrun Kshayakari
- Chaupai 34. Shiv Chalisa Jo Koi Gaave
- Chaupai 35. Kashi Mein Virajat Shambhu Shankar
- Chaupai 36. Vishwanath Darbar Hai Bhari
- Chaupai 37. Dashrath Ek Achambho Dekha
- Chaupai 38. Sundardas Gyan Nahin Payo
- Chaupai 39. Jo Yah Padhe Maheshwar Pooja
- Closing Doha. || Doha ||
|| Doha ||
॥ दोहा ॥ जय गणेश गिरिजा सुवन, मंगल मूल सुजान। कहत अयोध्यादास तुम, देहु अभय वरदान॥
|| Doha || Jai Ganesh Girija Suvan, Mangal Mool Sujaan Kahat Ayodhyadas Tum, Dehu Abhay Vardaan
MeaningOpening Doha: Victory to Ganesh, son of Girija (Parvati), the wise root of all auspiciousness. Ayodhyadas says — grant us the boon of fearlessness.
|| Chaupai ||
॥ चौपाई ॥ जय गिरिजा पति दीनदयाला। सदा करत सन्तन प्रतिपाला॥
|| Chaupai || Jai Girijapati Deendayala Sada Karat Santan Pratipala
MeaningVictory to the Lord of Parvati, compassionate to the humble. You always protect the saints.
Bhal Chandrama Sohat Neeke
भाल चन्द्रमा सोहत नीके। कानन कुण्डल नागफनी के॥
Bhal Chandrama Sohat Neeke Kanan Kundal Nagphani Ke
MeaningThe crescent moon adorns your forehead beautifully. Your earrings are serpent hoods.
Ang Gaur Shir Gang Bahaye
अंग गौर शिर गंग बहाये। मुण्डमाल तन छार लगाये॥
Ang Gaur Shir Gang Bahaye Mundmal Tan Chhar Lagaye
MeaningYour body is fair, the Ganga flows from your head. You wear a garland of skulls and smear ash on your body.
Vastra Khal Baghambr Sohe
वस्त्र खाल बाघम्बर सोहे। छवि को देख नाग मुनि मोहे॥
Vastra Khal Baghambr Sohe Chhavi Ko Dekh Naag Muni Mohe
MeaningYou are adorned in tiger skin. Seeing your beauty, even serpents and sages are enchanted.
Maina Matu Ki Havai Dulari
मैना मातु की हवै दुलारी। वाम अंग सोहत छवि न्यारी॥
Maina Matu Ki Havai Dulari Vam Ang Sohat Chhavi Nyari
MeaningParvati, the beloved daughter of Maina, sits at your left side in unique splendor.
Kar Trishul Sohat Chhavi Bhari
कर त्रिशूल सोहत छवि भारी। करत सदा शत्रुन क्षयकारी॥
Kar Trishul Sohat Chhavi Bhari Karat Sada Shatrun Kshayakari
MeaningThe trident in your hand looks magnificent. You constantly destroy all enemies.
Nandi Ganesh Sohat Tahan Kaise
नन्दि गणेश सोहत तहँ कैसे। सागर मध्य कमल हैं जैसे॥
Nandi Ganesh Sohat Tahan Kaise Sagar Madhya Kamal Hain Jaise
MeaningNandi and Ganesh sit beside you, like lotuses in the middle of an ocean.
Kartik Shyam Aur Ganrau
कार्तिक श्याम और गणराऊ। या छवि को कहि जात न काऊ॥
Kartik Shyam Aur Ganrau Ya Chhavi Ko Kahi Jaat Na Kau
MeaningKartikeya, the dark one, and lord Ganesha — no one can describe this divine vision.
Devan Jabahi Jaay Pukara
देवन जबहीं जाय पुकारा। तबहीं दुख प्रभु आप निवारा॥
Devan Jabahi Jaay Pukara Tabahi Dukh Prabhu Aap Nivara
MeaningWhenever the gods come crying to you, you immediately remove their sorrows.
Kiya Upadrav Tarak Bhari
किया उपद्रव तारक भारी। देवन सब मिलि तुमहिं जुहारी॥
Kiya Upadrav Tarak Bhari Devan Sab Mili Tumhi Juhari
MeaningWhen the demon Tarak caused great havoc, all the gods together came to pray to you.
Turat Shadanan Aap Pathayau
तुरत षडानन आप पठायऊ। लवनिमेष महँ मारि गिरायऊ॥
Turat Shadanan Aap Pathayau Lav Nimesh Mahan Maari Girayau
MeaningYou immediately sent your six-faced son (Kartikeya). In the blink of an eye, he slew and felled the demon.
Aap Jalandhar Asur Samhara
आप जलन्धर असुर संहारा। सुयश तुम्हार विदित संसारा॥
Aap Jalandhar Asur Samhara Suyash Tumhar Vidit Sansara
MeaningYou yourself destroyed the demon Jalandhar. Your glory is known throughout the world.
Tripurasur San Yuddh Machai
त्रिपुरासुर सन युद्ध मचाई। सबहिं कृपा करि लीन बचाई॥
Tripurasur San Yuddh Machai Sabhi Kripa Kari Leen Bachai
MeaningYou waged war against the demon Tripurasur. With your grace, you saved everyone.
Kiya Tapahi Bhagirath Bhari
किया तपहिं भागीरथ भारी। पुरब प्रतिज्ञा तासु पुरारी॥
Kiya Tapahi Bhagirath Bhari Purab Pratigya Tasu Purari
MeaningBhagirath performed great penance. You fulfilled his ancient vow, O Lord.
Danin Mahan Tum Sam Kou Nahin
दानिन महँ तुम सम कोउ नाहीं। सेवक स्तुति करत सदाहीं॥
Danin Mahan Tum Sam Kou Nahin Sevak Stuti Karat Sadahin
MeaningAmong the generous, none equals you. Your devotees always sing your praises.
Ved Naam Mahima Tav Gayin
वेद नाम महिमा तव गाईं। अकथ अनादि भेद नहिं पाईं॥
Ved Naam Mahima Tav Gayin Akath Anadi Bhed Nahin Payin
MeaningThe Vedas sing the glory of your name. Indescribable, beginningless — they cannot fathom your mystery.
Pragat Udadhi Manthan Mein Jwala
प्रगट उदधि मंथन में ज्वाला। जरत सुरासुर भए बिहाला॥
Pragat Udadhi Manthan Mein Jwala Jarat Surasur Bhaye Bihala
MeaningDuring the churning of the ocean, terrible poison emerged. Both gods and demons were distraught as it burned.
Keenh Daya Tahan Kari Sahai
कीन्ह दया तहँ करी सहाई। नीलकंठ तब नाम कहाई॥
Keenh Daya Tahan Kari Sahai Neelkanth Tab Naam Kahai
MeaningYou showed mercy and came to their aid. Then you were called Neelkanth (the blue-throated one).
Poojan Ramchandra Jab Keenha
पूजन रामचन्द्र जब कीन्हा। जीत के लंक विभीषण दीन्हा॥
Poojan Ramchandra Jab Keenha Jeet Ke Lanka Vibheeshan Deenha
MeaningWhen Lord Ramchandra performed your worship, he conquered Lanka and gave it to Vibhishana.
Sahas Kamal Mein Ho Rahe Dhari
सहस कमल में हो रहे धारी। कीन्ह परीक्षा तबहिं पुरारी॥
Sahas Kamal Mein Ho Rahe Dhari Keenh Pariksha Tabahi Purari
MeaningRam was offering a thousand lotuses to you. Then you, O Lord, tested his devotion.
Ek Kamal Prabhu Rakheu Joi
एक कमल प्रभु राखेउ जोई। कमल नयन पूजन चहँ सोई॥
Ek Kamal Prabhu Rakheu Joi Kamal Nayan Poojan Chaha Soi
MeaningYou hid one lotus. Ram offered his own lotus-like eye in its place.
Kathin Bhakti Dekhi Prabhu Shankar
कठिन भक्ति देखी प्रभु शंकर। भए प्रसन्न दिए इच्छित वर॥
Kathin Bhakti Dekhi Prabhu Shankar Bhaye Prasanna Diye Ichchhit Var
MeaningSeeing such intense devotion, Lord Shankar was pleased and granted him the desired boon.
Jai Jai Jai Anant Avinashi
जय जय जय अनन्त अविनाशी। करत कृपा सबके घटवासी॥
Jai Jai Jai Anant Avinashi Karat Kripa Sabke Ghatvasi
MeaningVictory, victory, victory to the infinite and imperishable! You dwell in all hearts and shower grace upon everyone.
Dusht Sakal Mohi Nit Satavain
दुष्ट सकल मोहिं नित सतावैं। भ्रमत रहउँ मोहिं चैन न आवै॥
Dusht Sakal Mohi Nit Satavain Bhramat Rahau Mohi Chain Na Aavai
MeaningWicked people torment me constantly. I wander restlessly with no peace.
Trahi Trahi Main Naath Pukaro
त्राहि त्राहि मैं नाथ पुकारो। यहि अवसर मोहिं आन उबारो॥
Trahi Trahi Main Naath Pukaro Yahi Avasar Mohi Aan Ubaro
MeaningI cry out — save me, save me, O Lord! At this moment, come and rescue me.
Lai Trishul Shatrun Ko Maro
लै त्रिशूल शत्रुन को मारो। संकट से मोहिं आन उबारो॥
Lai Trishul Shatrun Ko Maro Sankat Se Mohi Aan Ubaro
MeaningTake up your trident and destroy my enemies. Rescue me from this crisis.
Maat Pita Bhrata Sab Koi
मात पिता भ्राता सब कोई। संकट में पूछत नहिं कोई॥
Maat Pita Bhrata Sab Koi Sankat Mein Poochhat Nahin Koi
MeaningMother, father, brothers — everyone — in times of trouble, no one asks about me.
Swami Ek Hai Aas Tumhari
स्वामी एक है आस तुम्हारी। आय हरहु अब संकट भारी॥
Swami Ek Hai Aas Tumhari Aay Harahu Ab Sankat Bhari
MeaningO Lord, my only hope is in you. Come now and remove this great difficulty.
Dham Tumharo Kailash Hai Bhari
धाम तुम्हारो कैलाश है भारी। सब जग जानत सुन्दर न्यारी॥
Dham Tumharo Kailash Hai Bhari Sab Jag Janat Sundar Nyari
MeaningYour abode is the mighty Kailash. The whole world knows its incomparable beauty.
Nandi Bhringi Sada Sohari
नन्दी भृंगी सदा सोहारी। करत भजन ब्रह्म सुकुमारी॥
Nandi Bhringi Sada Sohari Karat Bhajan Brahm Sukumari
MeaningNandi and Bhringi are always delighted there. Brahma and other gods perform worship.
Kanchan Kundal Karnan Shobhe
कंचन कुण्डल कर्णन शोभे। देवता दर्शन को अति लोभे॥
Kanchan Kundal Karnan Shobhe Devta Darshan Ko Ati Lobhe
MeaningGolden earrings adorn your ears beautifully. The gods are eager to behold you.
Prasanna Chit Hoi Shambhu Shoola
प्रसन्न चित होइ शम्भु शूला। बाँट दे सबको अमर फला॥
Prasanna Chit Hoi Shambhu Shoola Bant De Sabko Amar Phala
MeaningWhen Lord Shambhu is pleased in his heart, he distributes the immortal fruit to all.
Nagpash Lapet Sharira
नागपाश लपेट शरीरा। ऐसे शोभित त्रिपुरारी वीरा॥
Nagpash Lapet Sharira Aise Shobhit Tripurari Veera
MeaningSerpents are wrapped around your body. Thus adorned, O brave Tripurari, you shine.
Karat Sada Shatrun Kshayakari
करत सदा शत्रुन क्षयकारी। देवताओं के सदा सुखकारी॥
Karat Sada Shatrun Kshayakari Devtaon Ke Sada Sukhkari
MeaningYou always destroy enemies. You always bring happiness to the gods.
Shiv Chalisa Jo Koi Gaave
शिव चालीसा जो कोई गावे। सब सुख सम्पत्ति घर आवे॥
Shiv Chalisa Jo Koi Gaave Sab Sukh Sampatti Ghar Aave
MeaningWhoever sings this Shiv Chalisa, all happiness and prosperity comes to their home.
Kashi Mein Virajat Shambhu Shankar
काशी में विराजत शम्भु शंकर। आरती होत सदा जय कर॥
Kashi Mein Virajat Shambhu Shankar Aarti Hot Sada Jai Kar
MeaningIn Kashi, Lord Shambhu Shankar resides. His aarti is performed with triumphant celebration always.
Vishwanath Darbar Hai Bhari
विश्वनाथ दरबार है भारी। जहाँ बसत तीनों त्रिपुरारी॥
Vishwanath Darbar Hai Bhari Jahan Basat Teeno Tripurari
MeaningThe court of Vishwanath is magnificent. There the Lord of the three worlds dwells.
Dashrath Ek Achambho Dekha
दशरथ एक अचम्भो देखा। शम्भु विवाह मनोहर पेखा॥
Dashrath Ek Achambho Dekha Shambhu Vivah Manohar Pekha
MeaningDashrath witnessed a wondrous sight — the beautiful and enchanting wedding of Lord Shambhu.
Sundardas Gyan Nahin Payo
सुन्दरदास ज्ञान नहिं पायो। शिव चालीसा अल्प बनायो॥
Sundardas Gyan Nahin Payo Shiv Chalisa Alp Banayo
MeaningSundardas says he has not attained full knowledge, and has composed this humble Shiv Chalisa.
Jo Yah Padhe Maheshwar Pooja
जो यह पढ़े महेश्वर पूजा। उसकी कठिन कभी नहिं दूजा॥
Jo Yah Padhe Maheshwar Pooja Uski Kathin Kabhi Nahin Dooja
MeaningWhoever reads this worship of Maheshwar, no difficulty can ever touch them.
|| Doha ||
॥ दोहा ॥ मंत्र तंत्र विज्ञान के जो कुछ होवे सार। शिव शिव शिव सत्य है शिव का नाम अपार॥
|| Doha || Mantra Tantra Vigyan Ke Jo Kuchh Hove Saar Shiv Shiv Shiv Satya Hai Shiv Ka Naam Apaar
MeaningClosing Doha: Of all mantras, tantras and sciences — whatever essence exists — Shiva, Shiva, Shiva is the truth. The name of Shiva is infinite.
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Origin & History
Source: Hindu devotional tradition
Author: Unknown (attributed to devotional folk tradition)
Period: Medieval period
The Shiv Chalisa follows the Chalisa tradition popularized by Tulsidas, but its specific authorship is debated. It describes Lord Shiva in his complete form — the ascetic who is also the householder, the destroyer who is also the creator, the fierce one who is also compassionate. The narrative draws from the Shiva Purana, referencing his destruction of Tripurasur, his role in the Samudra Manthan (ocean churning), and his eternal dance of creation and dissolution.
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