Introduction

you are welcome! In Hinduism, countless saints and gurus have enriched human life with their divinity and wisdom. One of such great personalities is Gorakhnath ji. Today we will tell you in detail about Shri Goraksh Chalisa, by chanting which the devotees get his blessings.

Shri Goraksh Chalisa

गणपति गिरिजा पुत्र को,
सिमरूँ बारम्बार ।
हाथ जोड़ विनती करूँ,
शारद नाम अधार । ।चौपाई-
जय जय जय गोरख अविनाशी,
कृपा करो गुरुदेव प्रकाशी ।
जय जय जय गोरख गुणज्ञानी,
इच्छा रूप योगी वरदानी । ।

अलख निरंजन तुम्हरो नामा,
सदा करो भक्तन हित कामा ।
नाम तुम्हारा जो कोई गावे,
जन्म जन्म के दुःख नशावे ।
जो कोई गोरक्ष नाम सुनावे,
भूत पिशाच निकट नहीं आवे ।
ज्ञान तुम्हारा योग से पावे,
रूप तुम्हार लख्या ना जावे ।

निराकार तुम हो निर्वाणी,
महिमा तुम्हरी वेद बखानी ।
घट घट के तुम अन्तर्यामी,
सिद्ध चौरासी करें प्रणामी ।
भस्म अङ्ग गले नाद विराजे,
जटा सीस अति सुन्दर साजे ।

तुम बिन देव और नहीं दूजा,
देव मुनी जन करते पूजा ।
चिदानन्द सन्तन हितकारी,
मङ़्गल करे अमङ़्गल हारी ।
पूरण ब्रह्म सकल घट वासी,
गोरक्षनाथ सकल प्रकासी ।
गोरक्ष गोरक्ष जो कोई ध्यावे,
ब्रह्म रूप के दर्शन पावे ।
शङ़्कर रूप धर डमरू बाजे,
कानन कुण्डल सुन्दर साजे ।

नित्यानन्द है नाम तुम्हारा,
असुर मार भक्तन रखवारा ।
अति विशाल है रूप तुम्हारा,
सुर नर मुनि जन पावं न पारा ।
दीन बन्धु दीनन हितकारी,
हरो पाप हम शरण तुम्हारी ।
योग युक्ति में हो प्रकाशा,
सदा करो सन्तन तन वासा ।

प्रातःकाल ले नाम तुम्हारा,
सिद्धि बढ़े अरु योग प्रचारा ।
हठ हठ हठ गोरक्ष हठीले,
मार मार वैरी के कीले ।
चल चल चल गोरक्ष विकराला,
दुश्मन मान करो बेहाला ।
जय जय जय गोरक्ष अविनासी,
अपने जन की हरो चौरासी ।

अचल अगम हैं गोरक्ष योगी,
सिद्धि देवो हरो रस भोगी ।
काटो मार्ग यम की तुम आई,
तुम बिन मेरा कौन सहाई ।
अजर अमर है तुम्हरो देहा,
सनकादिक सब जोहहिं नेहा ।
कोटि न रवि सम तेज तुम्हारा,
है प्रसिद्ध जगत उजियारा ।

योगी लखें तुम्हारी माया,
पार ब्रह्म से ध्यान लगाया ।
ध्यान तुम्हारा जो कोई लावे,
अष्ट सिद्धि नव निधि घर पावे ।
शिव गोरक्ष है नाम तुम्हारा,
पापी दुष्ट अधम को तारा ।
अगम अगोचर निर्भय नाथा,
सदा रहो सन्तन के साथा ।

शङ़्कर रूप अवतार तुम्हारा,
गोपीचन्द भर्तृहरि को तारा ।
सुन लीजो गुरु अरज हमारी,
कृपा सिन्धु योगी ब्रह्मचारी ।
पूर्ण आस दास की कीजे,
सेवक जान ज्ञान को दीजे ।

पतित पावन अधम अधारा,
तिनके हेतु तुम लेत अवतारा ।
अलख निरंजन नाम तुम्हारा,
अगम पंथ जिन योग प्रचारा ।
जय जय जय गोरक्ष भगवाना,
सदा करो भक्तन कल्याना ।
जय जय जय गोरक्ष अविनाशी,

सेवा करें सिद्ध चौरासी ।
जो पढ़ही गोरक्ष चालीसा,
होय सिद्ध साक्षी जगदीशा ।
बारह पाठ पढ़े नित्य जोई,
मनोकामना पूरण होई ।
और श्रद्धा से रोट चढ़ावे,
हाथ जोड़कर ध्यान लगावे ।

दोहा –
सुने सुनावे प्रेमवश,
पूजे अपने हाथ
मन इच्छा सब कामना,
पूरे गोरक्षनाथ ।
अगम अगोचर नाथ तुम,
पारब्रह्म अवतार ।

कानन कुण्डल सिर जटा,
अंग विभूति अपार ।
सिद्ध पुरुष योगेश्वरों,
दो मुझको उपदेश ।
हर समय सेवा करूँ,
सुबह शाम आदेश ।

Importance of Shri Goraksh Chalisa

Shri Gorakhnath Chalisa is a devotional song sung in praise of Gorakhnath ji, who is considered to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva. The word Chalisa means forty, i.e. one with forty steps. It is believed that by regularly reciting Shri Gorakhnath Chalisa, devotees get many benefits, such as:

• Spiritual development
• Freedom from diseases
• Destruction of fear and worry
• Victory over enemies
• Overcoming difficulties
• Attainment of self-knowledge

Goraksh Chalisa recitation method

Before reciting Shri Gorakhnath Chalisa, it is considered auspicious to do brief worship of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. Let us understand the method in order:

1. Preparation for Puja:
   After taking bath, sit in a clean and quiet place. Spread a seat and install the picture or idol of Gorakhnath ji on it.
2. Puja Samagri:

• Incense
• Lamp
• Fruits
• Flowers
• Panchamrit – a mixture of milk, curd, ghee, honey, and sugar
• Cannabis leaves – optional
• Ganga water

3. Chanting Mantras:
   First of all, invoke Lord Ganesha by chanting Om Ganeshaya Namah. After this, remember Lord Shiva by chanting Om Namah Shivaya.
4. Recitation of Shree Gorakhnath Chalisa:
   Recite Shree Gorakhnath Chalisa with full devotion and devotion. After the recitation, perform aarti and pray to Lord Gorakhnath ji for the fulfillment of your wishes.
5. Conclusion of Puja:
   At the conclusion of the puja, do obeisance and take the prasad.

Note: This is a general puja method. You can know the detailed method of worship of your Guru or traditional rituals.

Benefits of Shri Gorakhnath Chalisa

It is said that reciting Shri Gorakhnath Chalisa daily provides countless supernatural benefits. Let’s see some of the main benefits:

• Peace of Mind: Reciting Chalisa calms the mind. The worries of life reduce and positive thoughts develop in the mind.
• Fulfillment of Desires: Gorakhnath definitely fulfills the legitimate wishes of his devotees.
• Attainment of Self-Knowledge: Reciting Shri Gorakhnath Chalisa regularly helps a person in spiritual development.
• Increased Confidence: Reciting Chalisa destroys fear and increases self-confidence in the mind.
• Freedom from Trouble: It is believed that the one who recites Chalisa is blessed by Gorakhnath and the troubles that come upon him are removed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the best time to recite Goraksh Chalisa? Answer: Brahma Muhurta i.e. the time before sunrise is considered the best. However, you can do the lesson at any time as per your convenience.

2. Can one recite Chalisa only after consuming pure vegetarian food? Answer: Eating pure vegetarian food is definitely beneficial, but if you are going to eat non-vegetarian food, then before reciting Chalisa, take a bath and purify yourself and worship with full devotion.

3. Can women also recite Goraksh Chalisa? Answer: Yes! Gorakhnath is revered by both men and women.

4. How to make recitation of Goraksh Chalisa easy? Answer: In the beginning you may face difficulty in remembering Doha and Chaupai. Therefore, buy a Chalisa booklet or print it from the internet.

5. Are there other mantras related to Gorakhnath? Answer: Yes! There are many mantras related to Gorakhnath ji like Gorakhnath Gayatri Mantra, Gorakhnath Mool Mantra etc. You can learn these mantras from any qualified guru.

Conclusion

Shri Gorakhnath Chalisa is a wonderful praise song dedicated to Guru Gorakhnath. Through Chalisa, we pay our respects to the saint, yogi and divine personality, Gorakhnath Ji and wish to receive his blessings. We hope that through this blog you would have gained in-depth knowledge of Shri Gorakhnath Chalisa. Also try to read interesting stories related to Gorakhnath before the lesson. Reciting Shri Gorakhnath Chalisa regularly and with full devotion will definitely fill your life with positivity and spirituality.