Shri Shiv Chalisa with meaning

Jai Ganesha Giriji Suvan, Mangal Mul Sujan. Kahat Ayodhyadas Tum, Deu Abhay Vardan.

Victory to Mother Girija’s Son, Shri Ganesha, Who is the knower of all Good Omen. I Ayodhyadas, Supplicate Thy blessings for Protection.

Jai Girijapati Deendayala

Sada Karat Santan Pratiapala 

Victory to Mother Parvati (Girija)’s husband, Lord Shankara, Who is the Protector of the Sages, and who is kind to the poor

Bhal Chandrama Sohat Neeke Kanan Kundal Naagphani Ke

Whose forehead made to look elegant by the moon and whose wears the curls of hooded snakes as earrings 

Anga Gaur Sir Gang Bahaye Mundmal Tan Kshaar Lagaye 

Whose Body Complexion is blond, Ganges is flowing from whose head

Who has a garland of skulls around his neck, and whose body smeared with ash

Vasta Khal Baghambar Sohei Chavi Ko Dekhi Naag Muni Mohei

The Unearthly Magnificence of Lord Shiva Wearing tiger Skin,

Enchants even the Nagas and Munis, What to talk of others

Maina Maatu Ki Havei Dulari Vaam Ang Sohat Chhavi Nyari 

Parvati, the beloved daughter of the king of the mountains,

Himalaya, and Maharani Maina, looks graceful sitting on his left

 Kar Trishul Sohat Chavi Bhari

 Karat Sada Shatrun Kshaykari 

  In whose hand  trident looks magnificent, 

  is relentlessly annihilating the enemies 

  Nandi Ganesha Sohein Tahan Kaise Sagar Madhya Kamal Hain Jaise 

  Nandi and Lord Ganesha look as beautiful beside Lord Shankar, as a lotus in the center of the sea

  Kartika Shyam Aur Ganrau Ya Chhavi ko Kahi Jat Na Kau

  The Splendor of Shyam, Kartikeya, and crores of his Ganas is beyond description

  Devan Jabahin Jaye Pukarat Tabhin Dukha Prabhu Aap Nivar

O, Lord! You have always provided succor to gods Whenever they have invoked you 

 Kiyo Updrav Taraka Bhari Devan Sub Mili Tumahin Juhari 

 You were invoked by Gods unanimously for their Safety

 When Tarakasur caused a great disturbance 

 Turat Kshadanan Aap Pathayau Lav Nimesh Mahn Mari Girayau

 It was then that you sent Lord Kartikeya,

  Who Killed Tarakasur within no time 

Aap Jalandhara Asur Samhara.

Suyash Tumhar Vidit Sansara

You yourself killed the demon Jalandhar and this act of yours 

made you known to the Universe universe for your glory and power.

  Tripura San Yuddh Machai

  Subahin Kripa Kari Leen Bachai

You fought with the demon, Tripura, and saved the gods.

 It was nothing but an act of your kindness. 

Kiya Tapahin Bhagiratha Bhari Purav Pratigya Taasu Purari

Releasing the flow of the river Ganges from your matted hair

You had fulfilled Bhagiratha’s vow.

 Danin Mahn Tum Sam Koi Nahin Sewak Stuti Karat Sadahin

There is no one as generous as you aUniverseis Universe Your devotees always sing your praises. 

Veda Maahi Mahima Tab Gai Akath Anadi Bhed Nahin Pai 

No one has been able to describe the secret of your uncreated past.

Your greatness has been sung even in the Vedas

Prakati Udadhi Mathan Te Jwala Jarat Surasur Bhaye Vihala

The gods and demons, all became restless when the ocean  produced a deadly poison after churning  

Keenh Daya Tahan Kari Sahai Neelkantha Tuv Naam Kahai

Then as an act of pity, you helped them all and consumed the poison It was then that you were named Neel Kantha

  Pujan Ramchandra Jab Keenha ! Jeet Ke Lank Vibhishana Deenha !!

Before Launching as an attack on Lanka, Lord Rama offered his worships to you ! and after the victory, he gave the Kingdom of Lanka to Vibhishana !!

Sahas Kamal Mein ho Rahe Dhaari! Keenh Pariksha Tubahin Purari !!

 You put Lord Rama to test registering your presence in the flowers! When he tried to offer his worship with one thousand lotuses !!

  Ek Kamal Prabhu Rakheu Goi! Kamal Nain Pujan Chahan Soi

                      Causing an illusion with your divine power, You made on lotus disappear with the result, Lord Rama tried to worship you with his lotus-like eye

   Kathin Bakti Dekhi Prabhu Shankara Bhaye Prasanna Diye Ichchit Vara

 You were pleased to grant Raghavendra his desired boon Seeing such firm devotion in him

  Jai Jai Jai Ananta Avinashi Karat Kripa Subke Ghatvasi

     O Infinite and Immortal Lord Shankar! Victory to You! You dwell in the heart of everyone and shower your kindness on everyone

   Dushta Sakal Nit Mohi Satavein! Bhramat Rahoun Mohi Chain Na Avei

                    O, Lord! Lust, Anger, etc. trouble me always and distracted by these I remain restless

           Trahi Trahi Main Nath Pukaraun Yehi Avsar Mohi Aan Ubarou

                                  O, my Lord! Being Afflicted with these worldly obstacles I Invoke you. Please liberate me.

             Le Trishul Shatrun Ko Maro Sankat Te Mohi Aan Ubaro

 With the help of Thy Trident, Please destroy my enemies

and save me from this crisis, rescue me from the worldly bindings

 Mat-Pita Bharata Sub Hoi Sanket Mein Pucchat Nahin Koi

 Mother, Father, and brother – all the relatives are associates of happy times In a crisis, nobody even inquires

             Swami Ek hai Aas Tumhari Aye Harahu Mama Sankat Bhari

             O Lord of the Univers! You are my only hope Please make haste and rid me of my crises

     Dhan Nirdhan Ko Det Sadahin Jo Koi Janche So Phal Pahin

 You always help the poor. You have bestowed your grace on people depending on the form in which they have worshipped you

  Astuti Kehi Vidhi Karaun Tumhari Kshamahu Nath Aab Chook Hamari

 I am ignorant of the method of praying and worshipping you How to do all this? Please pardon me for all my Lapses.

      Shankara ho Sankat Ke Nashan Vighna Vinashan Mangal Karan

     You are the one dispels the crises, you are behind all pious actions and are the one who is capable of putting an end to all obstacles

        Yogi Yati Muni Dhyan Lagavein Narad Sarad Sheesh Navavein

                                The Yogis, Yati and the ascetics always meditate on you

                                   Narad Ji and Devi Saraswati bow before thee only

                                          Namo Namo Jai Namah Shivaya

                                           Sur Brahmadik Paar Na Paye

                            Despite uttering the five letter spell “OM NAMAH SHIVAYA.”

                            Lord Brahma and other Gods could not fathom your depth

                                            Jo Yeh Path Kare Man Lai

                                        Ta Par Hot Hain Shambhu Sahai

                                  Whoever reads this “Shiva Chalisa” with full faith

                                  is taken care of by Lord Shankar in every manner.

                                          Riniyan Jo Koi Ho Adhikari

                                            Path Kare So Pavanhari

                     A debtor is free forever from all kinds of debts if he reads it.

                                           Putra Hon Kar Ichcha Koi

                                       Nishchai Shiv Prasad Tehi Hoi

                         Those who read it with a wish to have a child,

                            do certainly, get one possessing all good qualities

                                         Pundit Trayodashi Ko Lavei

                                         Dhyan Purvak Hom Karavei

                                    One Should Call a priest and offer his worships, and

                         offer Fire Sacrifice on the thirteenth day of every lunar month

                                     Troyodashi Vrat Karei Hamesha

                                      Tan Nahin Take Rahei Kalesha

         One who observes fast on the thirteenth day of every lunar month remains untouched by every kind of plight.

                                                He remains ever happy.

                                    Dhoop Deep Naivedya Charhavei

                                    Shankar Sanmukh Path Sunavei

                          One Should sit before an idol or a picture of Lord Shankara

                            and offer his worships with incense, lamp, and offerings.

                                   Janma-Janma Ke Paap Nasavei

                                    Ant Dham Shivpur Mein Pavei

                     This causes to bring an end to sins of births together, and at last

                              one gets an abode in Shivalik, i.e one is liberated.

                                    Kahat Ayodhya Aas Tumhari

                                  Jani Sakal Dukha Harahu Hamari

                       Ayodhyadas JI Says – “O Lord Shankara! You are my only hope!

                                Please dispel all my pains and sorrows.”

                               Nitya Nem Kar Prat Hi, Path Karo Chalis.

                             Tum Meri Manokamna Purna Karo Jagdish

           If after having observed one’s daily routines, one reads this “Shiva Chalisa”

          forty times everyday one is sure to have his wishes fulfilled by Lord Shankar

                        Mangsar Chhathi Hemant Ritu, Samvat Chousath Jan

                             Astuti Chalisa Shivahin, Purna Keen Kalyan

                      This Chalisa was completed in the winter of Samvat 64

      on the sixth day of the ninth month of the Hindu year for the welfare of everyone.