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Chalisa Ghar

Shiv Chalisa in English - Lyrics, Transliteration & Complete Meaning

Read the complete Shiv Chalisa in English with Roman transliteration and line-by-line meaning for daily prayer and recitation.

Shiv Chalisa - Lord Shiva

Shiv Chalisa

Dedicated to Lord Shiva • English (English)

॥ श्री ॥

॥ Opening Doha ॥

Jai Ganesh Girija Suvan, Mangal Mool Sujaan।
Kahat Ayodhyadas Tum, Dehu Abhay Vardaan॥

Meaning: Glory to Lord Ganesha, son of Goddess Girija (Parvati), the embodiment of auspiciousness and supreme wisdom. Ayodhyadas prays to you, O Lord Shiva, to bestow the boon of fearlessness.


॥ Chaupai ॥

Jai Girijapati Deen Dayala, Sada Karat Santan Pratipala।
Bhaal Chandrama Sohat Neeke, Kanan Kundal Nagphani Ke॥
Meaning: Victory to the consort of Goddess Parvati, the protector of the humble and saintly souls. Your forehead is adorned with the cooling moon, and sacred serpent earrings grace your ears.

Ang Gaur Shir Gang Bahaye, Mundamal Tan Chhar Lagaye।
Vastra Khaal Baghambar Sohe, Chhavi Ko Dekh Nag Muni Mohe॥
Meaning: Your divine body is fair, holy Ganga flows from your matted locks. You wear a garland of skulls and holy ashes smeared across your chest, captivating saints and celestial beings alike.

Kar Trishool Sohat Shuchi Bhala, Karat Sada Shatrun Kshayakala।
Nandi Bhringi Nritya Karavain, Upmanyu Lakhi Harash Manavain॥
Meaning: The trident shines brightly in your sacred hands, always eliminating foes of righteousness. Nandi and Bhringi dance in joy before you.

॥ Concluding Doha ॥

Nit Nem Kari Pratah Hi, Path Karo Chalis।
Tum Meri Manokamna, Purna Karo Jagdish॥
Meaning: Whoever recites this Chalisa every morning with unwavering devotion, O Lord of the Universe, please fulfill all their noble aspirations.

॥ इति श्री शुभम् ॥