Introduction

Greetings friends! Are you struggling with life’s challenges? Do you crave spiritual security and inner strength? If yes, then Kali Chalisa is for you. This devotional hymn to Maa Kali, the Hindu goddess of time and change, is dedicated to her powerful and protective nature. In this blog post, we will explore the meaning, significance of Kali Chalisa and the benefits of reading it. Come on, let’s get started!

श्री काली माता चालीसा

॥ दोहा ॥
जय जय सीताराम के मध्यवासिनी अम्ब,
देहु दर्श जगदम्ब अब करहु न मातु विलम्ब ॥
जय तारा जय कालिका जय दश विद्या वृन्द,
काली चालीसा रचत एक सिद्धि कवि हिन्द ॥
प्रातः काल उठ जो पढ़े दुपहरिया या शाम,
दुःख दरिद्रता दूर हों सिद्धि होय सब काम ॥

॥ चौपाई ॥
जय काली कंकाल मालिनी,
जय मंगला महाकपालिनी ॥

रक्तबीज वधकारिणी माता,
सदा भक्तन की सुखदाता ॥

शिरो मालिका भूषित अंगे,
जय काली जय मद्य मतंगे ॥

हर हृदयारविन्द सुविलासिनी,
जय जगदम्बा सकल दुःख नाशिनी ॥ ४ ॥

ह्रीं काली श्रीं महाकाराली,
क्रीं कल्याणी दक्षिणाकाली ॥

जय कलावती जय विद्यावति,
जय तारासुन्दरी महामति ॥

देहु सुबुद्धि हरहु सब संकट,
होहु भक्त के आगे परगट ॥

जय ॐ कारे जय हुंकारे,
महाशक्ति जय अपरम्पारे ॥ ८ ॥

कमला कलियुग दर्प विनाशिनी,
सदा भक्तजन की भयनाशिनी ॥

अब जगदम्ब न देर लगावहु,
दुख दरिद्रता मोर हटावहु ॥

जयति कराल कालिका माता,
कालानल समान घुतिगाता ॥

जयशंकरी सुरेशि सनातनि,
कोटि सिद्धि कवि मातु पुरातनी ॥ १२ ॥

कपर्दिनी कलि कल्प विमोचनि,
जय विकसित नव नलिन विलोचनी ॥

आनन्दा करणी आनन्द निधाना,
देहुमातु मोहि निर्मल ज्ञाना ॥

करूणामृत सागरा कृपामयी,
होहु दुष्ट जन पर अब निर्दयी ॥

सकल जीव तोहि परम पियारा,
सकल विश्व तोरे आधारा ॥ १६ ॥

प्रलय काल में नर्तन कारिणि,
जग जननी सब जग की पालिनी ॥

महोदरी माहेश्वरी माया,
हिमगिरि सुता विश्व की छाया ॥

स्वछन्द रद मारद धुनि माही,
गर्जत तुम्ही और कोउ नाहि ॥

स्फुरति मणिगणाकार प्रताने,
तारागण तू व्योम विताने ॥ २० ॥

श्रीधारे सन्तन हितकारिणी,
अग्निपाणि अति दुष्ट विदारिणि ॥

धूम्र विलोचनि प्राण विमोचिनी,
शुम्भ निशुम्भ मथनि वर लोचनि ॥

सहस भुजी सरोरूह मालिनी,
चामुण्डे मरघट की वासिनी ॥

खप्पर मध्य सुशोणित साजी,
मारेहु माँ महिषासुर पाजी ॥ २४ ॥

अम्ब अम्बिका चण्ड चण्डिका,
सब एके तुम आदि कालिका ॥

अजा एकरूपा बहुरूपा,
अकथ चरित्रा शक्ति अनूपा ॥

कलकत्ता के दक्षिण द्वारे,
मूरति तोरि महेशि अपारे ॥

कादम्बरी पानरत श्यामा,
जय माँतगी काम के धामा ॥ २८ ॥

कमलासन वासिनी कमलायनि,
जय श्यामा जय जय श्यामायनि ॥

मातंगी जय जयति प्रकृति हे,
जयति भक्ति उर कुमति सुमति हे ॥

कोटि ब्रह्म शिव विष्णु कामदा,
जयति अहिंसा धर्म जन्मदा ॥

जलथल नभ मण्डल में व्यापिनी,
सौदामिनी मध्य आलापिनि ॥ ३२ ॥

झननन तच्छु मरिरिन नादिनी,
जय सरस्वती वीणा वादिनी ॥

ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे,
कलित कण्ठ शोभित नरमुण्डा ॥

जय ब्रह्माण्ड सिद्धि कवि माता,
कामाख्या और काली माता ॥

हिंगलाज विन्ध्याचल वासिनी,
अटठहासिनि अरु अघन नाशिनी ॥ ३६ ॥

कितनी स्तुति करूँ अखण्डे,
तू ब्रह्माण्डे शक्तिजित चण्डे ॥

करहु कृपा सब पे जगदम्बा,
रहहिं निशंक तोर अवलम्बा ॥

चतुर्भुजी काली तुम श्यामा,
रूप तुम्हार महा अभिरामा ॥

खड्ग और खप्पर कर सोहत,
सुर नर मुनि सबको मन मोहत ॥ ४० ॥

तुम्हारी कृपा पावे जो कोई,
रोग शोक नहिं ताकहँ होई ॥

जो यह पाठ करै चालीसा,
तापर कृपा करहिं गौरीशा ॥

॥ दोहा ॥
जय कपालिनी जय शिवा,
जय जय जय जगदम्ब,
सदा भक्तजन केरि दुःख हरहु,
मातु अविलम्ब ॥

What is Kali Chalisa?

Kali Chalisa is a powerful Hindu prayer that praises Mother Kali. The word ‘Chalisa’ means ‘forty’, which refers to the number of verses of Kali Chalisa. Each stanza praises a particular quality, form or power of the goddess. It is believed that by reciting Kali Chalisa with devotion, the seeker receives divine blessings, protection and spiritual progress.

Who is Maa Kali?

Maa Kali is considered one of the most fierce forms of the divine mother in Hinduism. She is the goddess of time, destruction and change. He is revered as the destroyer of evil and destroyer of ego. Despite her fearsome appearance, Maa Kali is also considered a compassionate protector and a loving mother to the devotees.

Benefits of Kali Chalisa

• Protection from Negative Energy:  Regular recitation of Kali Chalisa works to protect from negative energies, evil spirits and black magic.
• Victory over fear and anxiety:  Chanting Maa Kali Kali Chalisa removes fear and anxiety from the mind of the seeker, thereby giving them peace and strength.
• Fulfillment of Desires:  Chanting Kali Chalisa with devotion is believed to help the seeker fulfill his legitimate desires.
• Spiritual Development:  Kali Chalisa helps devotees to detach from ego, attain enlightenment and come closer to the Divine Mother.

Meaning of Kali Chalisa

Each verse of Kali Chalisa describes the different forms and powers of Mother Kali. Some major topics include:

• Power of Kalika:  The goddess is revered as having great power and ability to destroy.
• Protection of Kalika:  She is regarded as the benevolent protector of devotees and all those who seek her protection.
• Fierce form of Kalika:  Her fearsome form is described as the destroyer of evil.

How to read Kali Chalisa?

1. Find a quiet environment:  Find a quiet place where you can meditate without any interruptions.
2. Purify Yourself:  Take a bath and wear clean clothes to purify yourself physically and mentally.
3. Make a resolution:  Make clear your resolution or the purpose behind reciting. This may be for protection, guidance or fulfillment of a particular desire.
4. Invoke Maa Kali:  Sit in front of a statue or picture of Maa Kali, and seek her blessings and guidance. You can also invoke them by meditating and visualizing their form.
5. Chant the text:  Recite Kali Chalisa with reverence and devotion. Focus on the meaning of the text and devote yourself completely to the process.
6. Offer:  Offer flowers, fruits or sweets to Maa Kali.
7. Apologize:  Apologize for any unintentional errors made during the lesson.

puja material

To experience the full power and blessings of Kali Chalisa, it is beneficial to perform the devotional ceremony with traditional puja material. Here are some of the items required for the worship of Maa Kali:

• Maa Kali idol or image:  An idol or image of Maa Kali is the focal point of worship.
• Lamp/Diya:  A Diya or oil lamp is a symbol of light and purity.
• Agarbatti and Incense:  The aroma emanating from agarbatti and incense creates a pure and divine atmosphere.
• Flowers:  Mother Kali loves red hibiscus flowers the most. Other fresh and fragrant flowers can also be offered.
• Sindoor:  Red vermillion is considered sacred in Hindu religion and is offered to Maa Kali.
• Naivedya (Prasad):  Sweets, fruits, or other cooked dishes can be offered to Maa Kali as naivedya.
• Water vessel:  To offer Arghya to Maa Kali, offer water in a copper or brass vessel.

Conclusion

Kali Chalisa is a powerful medium to attain the power and grace of Mother Kali. With regular recitation and sincere devotion, you can experience protection from negativity, inner strength, and spiritual growth. If you are willing to bring positive changes in your life, I encourage you to start chanting Kali Chalisa today. May the blessings of Maa Kali be upon you!