Introduction

Hello Friends! Do you want spiritual peace and positive changes in your life? Shiv Chalisa has been a sacred hymn in Hinduism for centuries. Praising the mighty Lord Shiva, this prayer has the ability to remove all obstacles and bestow blessings. Let us delve into the depth of Shiv Chalisa together.

Shiv Chalisa is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva. ‘Chalisa’ means forty in Hindi, and this stotra has 40 verses describing the qualities of Lord Shiva and his divine form.

Shiv Chalisa

॥ दोहा ॥
जय गणेश गिरिजा सुवन,
मंगल मूल सुजान ।
कहत अयोध्यादास तुम,
देहु अभय वरदान ॥॥ चौपाई ॥
जय गिरिजा पति दीन दयाला ।
सदा करत सन्तन प्रतिपाला ॥

भाल चन्द्रमा सोहत नीके ।
कानन कुण्डल नागफनी के ॥

अंग गौर शिर गंग बहाये ।
मुण्डमाल तन क्षार लगाए ॥

वस्त्र खाल बाघम्बर सोहे ।
छवि को देखि नाग मन मोहे ॥ 4

मैना मातु की हवे दुलारी ।
बाम अंग सोहत छवि न्यारी ॥

कर त्रिशूल सोहत छवि भारी ।
करत सदा शत्रुन क्षयकारी ॥

नन्दि गणेश सोहै तहँ कैसे ।
सागर मध्य कमल हैं जैसे ॥

कार्तिक श्याम और गणराऊ ।
या छवि को कहि जात न काऊ ॥ 8

देवन जबहीं जाय पुकारा ।
तब ही दुख प्रभु आप निवारा ॥

किया उपद्रव तारक भारी ।
देवन सब मिलि तुमहिं जुहारी ॥

तुरत षडानन आप पठायउ ।
लवनिमेष महँ मारि गिरायउ ॥

आप जलंधर असुर संहारा ।
सुयश तुम्हार विदित संसारा ॥ 12

त्रिपुरासुर सन युद्ध मचाई ।
सबहिं कृपा कर लीन बचाई ॥

किया तपहिं भागीरथ भारी ।
पुरब प्रतिज्ञा तासु पुरारी ॥

दानिन महँ तुम सम कोउ नाहीं ।
सेवक स्तुति करत सदाहीं ॥

वेद नाम महिमा तव गाई।
अकथ अनादि भेद नहिं पाई ॥ 16

प्रकटी उदधि मंथन में ज्वाला ।
जरत सुरासुर भए विहाला ॥

कीन्ही दया तहं करी सहाई ।
नीलकण्ठ तब नाम कहाई ॥

पूजन रामचन्द्र जब कीन्हा ।
जीत के लंक विभीषण दीन्हा ॥

सहस कमल में हो रहे धारी ।
कीन्ह परीक्षा तबहिं पुरारी ॥ 20

एक कमल प्रभु राखेउ जोई ।
कमल नयन पूजन चहं सोई ॥

कठिन भक्ति देखी प्रभु शंकर ।
भए प्रसन्न दिए इच्छित वर ॥

जय जय जय अनन्त अविनाशी ।
करत कृपा सब के घटवासी ॥

दुष्ट सकल नित मोहि सतावै ।
भ्रमत रहौं मोहि चैन न आवै ॥ 24

त्राहि त्राहि मैं नाथ पुकारो ।
येहि अवसर मोहि आन उबारो ॥

लै त्रिशूल शत्रुन को मारो ।
संकट से मोहि आन उबारो ॥

मात-पिता भ्राता सब होई ।
संकट में पूछत नहिं कोई ॥

स्वामी एक है आस तुम्हारी ।
आय हरहु मम संकट भारी ॥ 28

धन निर्धन को देत सदा हीं ।
जो कोई जांचे सो फल पाहीं ॥

अस्तुति केहि विधि करैं तुम्हारी ।
क्षमहु नाथ अब चूक हमारी ॥

शंकर हो संकट के नाशन ।
मंगल कारण विघ्न विनाशन ॥

योगी यति मुनि ध्यान लगावैं ।
शारद नारद शीश नवावैं ॥ 32

नमो नमो जय नमः शिवाय ।
सुर ब्रह्मादिक पार न पाय ॥

जो यह पाठ करे मन लाई ।
ता पर होत है शम्भु सहाई ॥

ॠनियां जो कोई हो अधिकारी ।
पाठ करे सो पावन हारी ॥

पुत्र हीन कर इच्छा जोई ।
निश्चय शिव प्रसाद तेहि होई ॥ 36

पण्डित त्रयोदशी को लावे ।
ध्यान पूर्वक होम करावे ॥

त्रयोदशी व्रत करै हमेशा ।
ताके तन नहीं रहै कलेशा ॥

धूप दीप नैवेद्य चढ़ावे ।
शंकर सम्मुख पाठ सुनावे ॥

जन्म जन्म के पाप नसावे ।
अन्त धाम शिवपुर में पावे ॥ 40

कहैं अयोध्यादास आस तुम्हारी ।
जानि सकल दुःख हरहु हमारी ॥

॥ दोहा ॥
नित्त नेम कर प्रातः ही,
पाठ करौं चालीसा ।
तुम मेरी मनोकामना,
पूर्ण करो जगदीश ॥

मगसर छठि हेमन्त ॠतु,
संवत चौसठ जान ।
अस्तुति चालीसा शिवहि,
पूर्ण कीन कल्याण ॥

Importance of Chalisa

• Gives peace to mind: Shiva is considered the god of peace and immense power. By invoking him the devotees become calm and focused.
• Drives away negativity: The vibrations of Chalisa have the power to drive away negativity and provide inner strength to face the challenges of life.
• Fulfills wishes: It is believed that reciting Shiv Chalisa with all your heart fulfills your wishes.
• Gives strength in difficult times: This psalm gives hope and courage especially in difficult times.

Benefits of Shiv Chalisa

• improve health
• bring prosperity in life
• Sweetness in relationship with spouse
• attainment of salvation

Method of reciting Chalisa (worship method)

Shiv Chalisa should be chanted with a pure mind and full devotion. It has special significance to be chanted on Mondays and during important Hindu festivals, especially Mahashivratri. Here’s the simple method:

1. Take bath in the morning and wear clean clothes.
2. Find a quiet place and sit in front of an idol or picture of Lord Shiva.
3. Light a lamp and incense sticks.
4. Offer water, milk, flowers and belpatra on Shivalinga.
5. Recite Shiva Chalisa with full devotion and concentration.
6. Spend a few moments in silence while meditating.

Story related to Shiv Chalisa

There are different stories related to Shiv Chalisa. According to a legend, Lord Rama worshiped Shiva before conquering Lanka. In the second story it was composed by Ravana, the demon king, and a great Shiva devotee.

(FAQs)

• How many times should Shiv Chalisa be recited? You can read it once daily or several times a week.
• Can women recite Shiv Chalisa? Yes, devotees of any gender or caste can recite Shiv Chalisa.
• Are there benefits from listening to Shiv Chalisa? Yes, listening to Shiva Chalisa with devotion is also considered beneficial to get the blessings of Lord Shiva.

Experiences of Shiva devotees

The power of Shiva Chalisa is life changing. Across the world, many devotees have shared its positive effects, saying Shiva Chalisa has played a vital role in overcoming challenges in their lives and enhancing their spirituality.

How to meditate with Shiv Chalisa

Incorporating meditation while reciting Shiv Chalisa can increase the benefits manifold. Here’s a simple guide:

1. Start reciting Shiv Chalisa once.
2. Slowly come to a calm, steady state.
3. Close your eyes and concentrate on the rhythm of Shiv Chalisa.
4. Feel the divine image of Shiva in your heart.
5. Let your thoughts come and go, return your attention to Shiv Chalisa.

Some useful tips on Shiv Chalisa

• Understanding the importance of Shiv Chalisa will help in increasing its power.
• Understand the meaning of Shiv Chalisa before reciting.
• Pronounce it clearly and with all your heart.
• Recite in a quiet environment where you can concentrate.
• Recite Shiv Chalisa regularly with full faith.

conclusion

Dear readers, I hope that this blog has thrown light on the importance and benefits of Shiv Chalisa. Let us all immerse ourselves in the divine consciousness of Shiva and brighten our lives with his blessings! Experience the power of Shiva Chalisa yourself and witness its transformative miracles.