Shri Shitala Chalisa
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॥ Doha ॥
Jai-Jai Mata Shitala,
Tumahin Dharai Jo Dhyana ।
Hoya Vimal Shital Hridaya,
Vikasai Buddhi Balagyana ॥
Ghat-Ghat Basi Sheetala,
Sheetal Prabha Tmhara ।
Sheetal chaiyan Main Jhulai,
Maiyan Palana Dar॥
॥ Chaupaai ॥
Jai-Jai-Jai Shree Shitala Bhawani ।
Jai Jaga Janani Sakala Gunakhani ॥
Griha-Griha Shakti Tumhari Rajita 。
Purana Sharadachandra Samasajita ॥
Visphotaka Se Jalata Sharira 。
Shital Karata Harata Saba Pira ॥
Matu Shitala Tava Shubhanama 。
Sabake Gadhen Avahin Kama ॥
Shokahari Shankari Bhawani 。
Bala-Pranaakshari Sukha Dani ॥
Shuchi Marjani Kalasha Kararajai 。
Mastaka Teja Surya Samarajai ॥
Chausatha Yogina Sanga Me Gavain 。
Vinaa Tala Mridanga Bajavai ॥
Nritya Naatha Bhairo Dikhlaavain 。
Sahaja Shesha Shiva Paara Na Paavain ॥
Dhanya-Dhanya Dhaatri Mahaarani 。
Suranara Muni Taba Suyasha Bakhaani ॥
Jwaala Rupa Maha Balakaari 。
Daitya Eka Visphotaka Bhaari ॥
Ghar-Ghar Pravishata Koi Na Rakshata 。
Roga Rupa Dhari Balaka Bhakshata ॥
Hahakara Machyo Jagabhari 。
Sakyo Na Jaba Sankata Taari ॥
Taba Maiya Dhari Adbhuta Rupa 。
Karamen Liye Maarjani Supa ॥
Visphotakahin Pakadin Kar Linhyo 。
Musala Prahara Bahuvidhi Kinhyo ॥
Bahuta Prakaara Vaha Vinati Kinha 。
Maiya Nahin Bhala Main Kachhu Kinha ॥
Abanahin Matu, Kahugriha Jaihaun 。
Jahan Apavitra Vahi Ghar Rahihaun ॥
Bhabhakata Tana, Shital Hvai Jaihain 。
Visphotaka Bhayaghora Nasaihain ॥
Shri Shitalahin Bhaje Kalyaanaa 。
Vachana Satya Bhashe Bhagawana ॥
Visphotaka Bhaya Jihi Griha Bhai 。
Bhajai Devi Kahan Yahi Upai ॥
Kalasha Shitala Ka Sajavaavai 。
Dwija Se Vidhiwata Patha Karaavai ॥
Tumhin Shitala, Jaga Ki Mata 。
Tumhin Pita Jaga Ki Sukhadata ॥
Tumhin Jagaddhatri Sukhasevi 。
Namo Namami Shitale Devi ॥
Namo Sukkhakarani Dukhaharani 。
Namo-Namo Jagatarani Dharani ॥
Namo-Namo Trailokya Vandini 。
Dukhadaridradika Nikandini ॥
Shri Shitala, Shedhala, Mahala 。
Runalihyunani Matu Mandala ॥
Ho Tuma Digambara Tanudhari 。
Shobhita Panchanama Asawari ॥
Rasabha, Khara Baishakha Sunandana 。
Gardabha Durvakanda Nikandana ॥
Sumirata Sanga Shitala Maai 。
Jahi Sakala Dukha Dura Paraai ॥
Galakaa, Galagandadi Juhoi 。
Taakara Mantra Na Aushadhi Koi ॥
Eka Matu Ji Ka Aaraadhanaa 。
Aura Nahin Koi Hai Saadhanaa ॥
Nishchaya Matu Sharana Jo Aavai 。
Nirbhaya Man Ichchhita Phala Paavai ॥
Kodhi, Nirmala Kaya Dharai 。
Andha, Driga-Nija Drishti Niharai ॥
Vandhya Nari Putra Ko Paavai 。
Janma Daridra Dhani Hoi Jaavai ॥
Matu Shitala Ke Guna Gaavata 。
Lakhaa Muka Ko Chhanda Banawata ॥
Yaame Koi Karai Jani Shanka 。
Jaga Me Maiya Ka Hi Dankaa ॥
Bhagata Kamal Prabhudasa 。
Tat Prayaga Se Puraba Pasa ॥
Gram Tiwari Pur Mam Baasaa 。
Kakara Ganga Tat Durvasa ॥
Aba Vilamba Main Tohi Pukaarata 。
Matu Kripa Kau Baata Nihaarata ॥
Pada Dwaara Saba Aasa Lagaai 。
Ab Sudhi Let Sheetala Maai ॥
॥ Doha ॥
Yah Chalisa Sheetala,
Paath Kare Jo Koy 。
Sapane Dukha VYaape Nahin
Nit Sab Mangal Hoy ॥
Bujhe Sahastr Vikrami Shukl,
Bhaal Bhal Kintu 。
Jag Janani Kaa Ye Charit,
Rachit Bhakti Ras Bintu ॥
॥ Eti Shree Sheetala Chalisa ॥
Shri Shitala Chalisa About
Shri Shitala Chalisa is a revered 40-verse hymn dedicated to Goddess Shitala, the divine mother known for healing diseases, especially smallpox, and protecting children. The Chalisa praises her compassionate nature, her power to cure ailments, and her blessings for health, happiness, and prosperity.
Meaning
The Chalisa describes Goddess Shitala’s divine qualities, her role as the protector of children and healer of diseases, and her association with natural elements like neem leaves and cooling potions. It highlights how devotees experience relief from ailments and fear through her grace and encourages regular chanting for well-being.
Benefits
- Cures diseases, especially contagious ones like smallpox
- Protects children and families from epidemics
- Brings mental peace and happiness
- Removes fear, anxiety, and suffering
- Promotes health, longevity, and prosperity
- Provides divine protection and blessings
- Enhances faith and spiritual well-being
Significance
Shri Shitala Chalisa is traditionally recited on Fridays and during Shitala Ashtami and Saptami festivals, especially in North India. Devotees believe that chanting this Chalisa invokes the goddess’s blessings for health, protection from diseases, and the overall welfare of the family.
