Shani Chalisa
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॥Doha॥
Jai Ganesh Girija Suwan,
Mangal Karan Krapal ।
Deenan Ke Dhuk Dhoor Kari,
Kheejain Nath Nihal ॥
Jai Jai Shri Shanidev Prabhu,
Sunahu Vinay Maharaj ।
Karahu Krapa Hey Ravi Tanay,
Rakhahu Jan Ki Laaj ॥
॥Chaupai॥
Jayati Jayati Shanidev Dayala ।
Karat Sada Bhaktan Pratipala ॥
Chari Bhuja, Tanu Shyam Virajai ।
Mathey Ratan Mukut Chavi Chajai ॥
Param Vishal Manohar Bhala ।
Tedi Dhrishti Bhrukuti Vikrala ॥
Kundal Shravan Chamacham Chamke ।
Hiy Mal Muktan Mani Dhamke ॥ 4 ॥
Kar Me Gada Trishul Kutara ।
Pal Bich Karai Arihi Samhara ॥
Pinghal, Krishno, Chaya, Nandan ।
Yum, Konasth, Raudra, Dhukbhanjan ॥
Sauri, Mandh Shani, Dash Nama ।
Bhanu Putra Poojhin Sab Kama ॥
Ja par Prabu Prasann Havain Jhahin ।
Rankahun Raav Karain Shan Mahin ॥ 8 ॥
Parvatahu Tran Hoi Niharat ।
Tranhu Ko Parvat Kari Darat ॥
Raj Milat Ban Ramhin Dinhyo ।
Kaikeyihu Ki Mati Hari Linhiyo ॥
Banhun Main Mrag Kapat Dhikayi ।
Matu Janki Gayi Churayi ॥
Lakhanhin Shakti Vikal Karidara ।
Machiga Dal Main Hahakara ॥ 12 ॥
Ravan Ki GatiMati Baurayi ।
Ramchandra Saun Bair Badhayi ॥
Dhiyo Keet Kari Kanchan Lanka ।
Baji Bajarang Beer Ki Danka ॥
Nrap Vikram Par Tuhin Pagu Dhara ।
Chitra Mayur Nigali Gai Hara ॥
Har Naulakkha Lagyo Chori ।
Hath Pair Darvay Tori ॥ 16 ॥
Bhari Dhasha Nikrasht Dhikayo ।
Telihin Ghar Kolhu Chalvayo ॥
Vinay Rag Dheepak Mah Khinhyo ।
Tab Prasann Prabhu Hvai Sukh Dhinhayo ॥
Harishchandra Nrap Naari Bikani ।
Apahun Bhare Dom Gar Pani ॥
Taise Nal Par Dasha Sirani ।
BhunjiMin Kood Gayi Pani ॥ 20 ॥
Sri Shankarhin Gahyo Jab Jayi ।
Parvati Ko Sati Karayi ॥
Tanik Vilokat Hi Kari Risa ।
Nabh Udi Gayo Gaurisut Sisa ॥
Pandav Par Bhai Dasha Thumhari ।
Bachi Draupadi Hoti Udhari ॥
Kaurav Ke Bhi Gati Mati Maryo ।
Yuddh Mahabharat Kari Daryo ॥ 24 ॥
Ravi Kahn Mukh Mahn Dhari Tatkala ।
Lekar Koodi Paryo Patala ॥
Shesh DevLakhi Vinti Layi ।
Ravi Ko Mukh Tai Dhiyo Chudayi ॥
Vahan Prabhu Ke Sat Sujana ।
Jag Diggaj Gardhabh Mrag Swana ॥
Jambuk Sinh Aadi Nakh Dhari ।
So Phal Jyotish Kahat Pukari ॥ 28 ॥
Gaj Vahan Lakshmi Grah Aavain ।
Hay Te Sukh Sampati Upjavain ॥
Gadarbh Hani Karai Bahu Kaja ।
Sinh Sidhkar Raj Samaja ॥
Jambuk Buddhi Nasht Kar Darai ।
Mrag De Kasht Pran Sanharai ॥
Jab Aavahi Prabu Swan Savari ।
Chori Aadi Hoy Dar Bhari ॥ 32 ॥
Taisahi Chari Charan Yah Nama ।
Swarn Lauh Chandi Aru Tama ॥
Lauh Charan Par Jab Prabu Aavain ।
Dhan Jan Sampati Nasht Karavain ॥
Samata Tamra Rajat Shubhkari ।
Swarn Sarv Sarv Sukh Mangal Bhari ॥
Jo Yah Shani Charitra Nit Gavai ।
Kabahun Na Dasha Nikrasht Satavai ॥ 36 ॥
Adbhut Nath Dhikhavain Leela ।
Karain Shatru Ke Nashi Bali Deela ॥
Jo Pandit Suyogya Bulvayi ।
Vidhvat Shani Grah Shanti Karayi ॥
Peepal Jal Shani Diwas Chadhavat ।
Deep Daan Dai Bahu Sukh Pawat ॥
Kahat Ram Sundar Prabu Dasa ।
Shani Sumirat Sukh Hot Prakasha ॥ 40 ॥
॥ Doha ॥
Path Shanishchar Dev Ko,
Ki Hon Bhakt Taiyar ।
Karat Path Chalis Din,
Ho Bhavasagar Paar ॥
Shani Chalisa About
Shri Shani Chalisa is a revered 40-verse hymn devoted to Lord Shani, the deity of karma and justice in Hinduism. The Chalisa describes Shani Dev’s cosmic role as a disciplinarian, explores his mythological deeds, and invokes his blessings for overcoming difficulties, adversity, and karmic hurdles.
Meaning
The Chalisa highlights Lord Shani’s qualities as a just and impartial force who rewards virtue and penalizes wrongdoing. Through mythological references, it teaches that Shani Dev’s challenges are not punishments, but opportunities for self-correction and spiritual growth. The hymn encourages humility, patience, and acceptance of one’s karma while seeking Shani Dev’s grace and protection.
Benefits
- Reduces the malefic effects of Saturn (Shani Dosha, Sade Sati, Dhaiya)
- Brings protection from adversity, accidents, and negativity
- Promotes justice, discipline, fortitude, and self-discipline
- Removes obstacles, fears, and mental burdens
- Encourages humility, spiritual growth, and balanced living
- Aids material prosperity and clarity of vision
- Provides peace of mind by reducing anxiety and restlessness
Significance
Shani Chalisa is especially recited on Saturdays and during periods of Shani Sade Sati or planetary afflictions. It is believed to attract Lord Shani’s protection, reduce suffering caused by Saturn’s negative transit, and enable devotees to overcome life's hardships through faith and discipline. Regular recitation nurtures acceptance, resilience, and a positive mindset, helping devotees walk the path of dharma.
