Shri Shiv Chalisa Lyrics in English & Meaning

Glory to Lord Ganesha, the divine son of Goddess Parvati (Girija), who is the root of all auspiciousness and supremely wise. Ayodhyadas prays to you, O Lord, grant me the boon of fearlessness.

Glory to the consort of Goddess Parvati, the merciful Lord of the humble, who perpetually nurtures and protects righteous souls and devotees.

The crescent moon adorns your holy forehead with divine beauty, and serpents grace your ears like ornate earrings.

Your fair complexion radiates purity, the holy Ganga cascades from your matted locks, a garland of skulls rests around your neck, and sacred ashes consecrate your body.

You wear the majestic tiger skin as your attire; beholding this transcendental appearance, even the celestial serpents are captivated.

Goddess Parvati, beloved daughter of Queen Maina, graces your left side, radiating an incomparable and blissful divine beauty.

The mighty trident shines with unmatched splendor in your hands, eternally vanquishing the enemies of dharma and inner demons.

Beside you, faithful Nandi and Lord Ganesha look as divine and splendid as blooming lotus flowers in the center of the vast cosmic ocean.

Lord Kartikeya and the leader of celestial attendants (Ganas) surround you; no words can adequately depict the divine beauty of this holy assemblage.

Whenever the gods approached you in distress and cried for help, you instantly dispelled all their sorrows and tribulations.

When the formidable demon Tarakasura wreaked immense havoc across the cosmos, all celestial gods united and bowed before your grace.

You dispatched six-faced Kartikeya without delay, who vanquished and struck down Tarakasura in the mere twinkling of an eye.

You annihilated the invincible demon Jalandhara; your glorious renown and righteous triumph are celebrated throughout the entire universe.

Waging battle against the dreaded Tripurasura, you delivered the three realms from destruction through your infinite compassion.

When King Bhagiratha undertook austere penance, O Purari, you fulfilled his sacred vow by holding the turbulent Ganga in your locks.

Among all generous givers in creation, none equals you, Lord Bholenath; your dedicated servants continually sing your praises.

The sacred Vedas extol the grandeur of your holy name; yet, being primordial and unmanifest, your mystery remains boundless and fathomless.

When virulent poison erupted from the churning of the cosmic ocean, gods and demons alike suffered in terrible torment from its blazing fumes.

Moved by supreme mercy, you drank the deadly venom, holding it in your throat to save the creation; since then, you are venerated as Neelkanth.

When Lord Rama performed your sacred puja at Rameshwaram, by your divine grace he conquered Lanka and bestowed the kingdom upon Vibhishana.

As Lord Rama offered one thousand lotus flowers in worship, you, O Purari, tested the supreme depth and firmness of his devotion.

When you concealed one lotus flower, lotus-eyed Rama prepared to pluck out his own eye to complete the thousand-flower offering.

Witnessing such steadfast and resolute devotion, Lord Shiva was immensely delighted and granted Rama the cherished boon of victory.

Hail, hail, hail to you, O eternal, indestructible Lord who abides within the hearts of all living beings, showering unconditional grace.

Negative influences and inner vices constantly torment me; wandering aimlessly in delusion, my troubled soul finds no true rest.

Deliver me, O Lord, deliver me! I cry out to you in desperation; come forth at this crucial juncture and rescue my soul.

Wield your sacred trident and vanquish all adversaries; liberate me from the depths of adversity and calamity.

Parents, siblings, and worldly relations abound, yet in times of grave trial, none can offer ultimate sanctuary or protection.

O beloved Master, my sole refuge rests in you alone; arrive and alleviate the overwhelming burdens and perils of my existence.

You bestow prosperity upon the destitute; whoever seeks with sincere faith receives the auspicious fruits of their heart’s longing.

By what worthy words can I, an ignorant devotee, praise your majesty? Forgive, O compassionate Lord, all my past mistakes and flaws.

You are Shankara, the destroyer of all distress, the prime cause of all benevolence, and the dispeller of all obstacles.

Yogis, ascetics, and sages continuously meditate upon you; Goddess Saraswati and sage Narada reverently bow their heads at your lotus feet.

Salutations and glory to the sacred mantra "Namah Shivaya"! Even Lord Brahma and exalted demigods have failed to fathom the boundaries of your glory.

Whoever recites this holy hymn with focused devotion and purity of heart is perpetually blessed and protected by Lord Shambhu.

Anyone burdened by debt or suffering who recites this sacred prayer becomes purified and freed from financial and karmic burdens.

Those desiring virtuous progeny who chant this prayer with faith are surely blessed with noble children through Lord Shiva’s divine grace.

On the sacred thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi/Pradosh), one should invite a learned priest and perform the holy fire sacrifice (Homa) with deep reverence.

One who faithfully observes the Trayodashi fast is liberated from all bodily ailments, mental afflictions, and grief.

Offer incense, sacred lamps, and holy sweet offerings, reciting this divine Chalisa directly before the sacred presence of Lord Shiva.

The accumulated sins of countless lifetimes are dissolved, and ultimately the devotee attains the supreme abode of Shiva (Moksha).

O Lord of the Universe, adhering to daily discipline, I recite this Chalisa every dawn; kindly fulfill the pure desires of my soul. On the sixth day of Margashirsha during the Hemanta season in Samvat 64, this auspicious hymn to Shiva was completed for the welfare of all.