The Shree Shani Chalisa is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Shani, who is associated with the planet Saturn in Hindu astrology. It consists of forty verses, as the word “Chalisa” means forty in Hindi. Through this hymn, devotees praise Lord Shani and seek his blessings.
Devotees believe that reciting the Shani Chalisa helps reduce the adverse effects of Saturn, brings good fortune, and protects one from hardships and obstacles in life. This sacred hymn is especially recited on Saturdays, which are considered highly auspicious for worshiping Lord Shani.
Lyrics – Shri Shani Chalisa
॥ Doha ॥
Jai Ganesha Girija Suwana,Mangala Karana Kripala ।
Dinana Ke Duhkha Dura Kari,Kijai Natha Nihala ॥
Jai Jai Shri Shanideva Prabhu,Sunahu Vinaya Maharaja
Karahu Kripa He Ravi Tanaya,Rakhahu Jana Ki Laja
॥ Chalisa ॥
Jayati Jayati Shanideva Dayala ।
Karata Sada Bhaktana Pratipala ॥ 1 ॥
Chari Bhuja, Tanu Shyama Virajai ।
Mathe Ratana Mukuta Chhavi Chhajai ॥ 2 ॥
Parama Vishala Manohara Bhala ।
Tedi Drishti Bhrikuti Vikarala ॥ 3 ॥
Kundala Shravana Chamachama Chamake।
Hiye Mala Muktana Mani Damake ॥ 4 ॥
Kara Mein Gada Trishula Kuthara ।
Pala Bicha Karain Arihim Samhara ॥ 5 ॥
Pingala, Krishnon, Chhaya, Nandana ।
Yama, Konastha, Raudra, Duhkha Bhanjana॥ 6 ॥
Sauri, Manda Shani, Dashanama ।
Bhanu Putra Pujahin Saba Kama ॥ 7 ॥
Ja Para Prabhu Prasanna Hai Jahin ।
Rankahun Rava Karain Kshana Mahin ॥ 8 ॥
Parvatahu Trina Hoi Niharata ।
Trinahu Ko Parvata Kari Darata ॥ 9 ॥
Raja Milata Vana Ramahin Dinhon।
Kaikeihum Ki Mati Hari Linho ॥ 10 ॥
Banahun Main Mriga Kapata Dikhai ।
Matu Janaki Gai Churai ॥ 11 ॥
Lakhanahin Shakti Vikala Karidara ।
Machiga Dala Mein Hahakara ॥ 12 ॥
Ravana Ki Gati Mati Baurai ।
Ramchandra Son Baira Badhai ॥ 13 ॥
Diyo Kita Kari Kanchana Lanka।
Baji Bajaranga Bira Ki Danka ॥ 14 ॥
Nripa Vikrama Para Tuhi Pagu Dhara ।
Chitra Mayura Nigali Gai Hara ॥ 15 ॥
Hara Naulakha Lagyo Chori ।
Hatha Paira Daravayo Tori ॥ 16 ॥
Bhari Dasha Nikrishta Dikayo ।
Telihin Ghar Kolhu Chalvayo ॥ 17 ॥
Vinaya Raga Dipaka Mahan Kinhon ।
Taba Prasanna Prabhu Hai Sukha Dinhon ॥ 18 ॥
Harishchandra Nripa Nari Bikani ।
Apahun Bhare Doma Ghara Pani ॥ 19 ॥
Taise Nala Para Dasha Sirani ।
Bhunji-Mina Kuda Gayi Pani ॥ 20 ॥
Shri Shankarahin Gahyo Jaba Jayi।
Parvati Ko Sati Karayi ॥ 21 ॥
Tanika Vilokata Hi Kari Risa ।
Nabha Udi Gayo Gaurisuta Sisa ॥ 22 ॥
Pandava Para Bhai Dasha Thumhari ।
Bachi Dropadi Hoti Ughari ॥ 23 ॥
Kaurava Ke Bhi Gati Mati Marayo ।
Yuddha Mahabharata Kari Darayo ॥ 24 ॥
Ravi Kahan Mukha Mahan Dhari Tatkala ।
Lekara Kudi Parayo Patala ॥ 25 ॥
Shesha Deva-Lakhi Vinati Layi ।
Ravi Ko Mukha Te Diyo Chhudayi ॥ 26 ॥
Vahana Prabhu Ke Sata Sujana ।
Haya Digja Gardabha Mriga Swana॥ 27 ॥
Jambuka Sinha Adi Nakha Dhari ।
So Phala Jyotisha Kahata Pukari ॥ 28 ॥
Gaja Vahana Lakshmi Griha Avain ।
Haya Te Sukha Sampatti Upajavain॥ 29 ॥
Gardabha Hani Karai Bahu Kaja ।
Simha Siddhakara Raja Samaja ॥ 30 ॥
Jambuka Buddhi Nashta Kara Darai ।
Mriga De Kashta Prana Sanharai ॥ 31 ॥
Jaba Avahin Prabhu Swana Savari ।
Chori Adi Hoya Dara Bhari ॥ 32 ॥
Taisahi Chari Charana Yaha Nama ।
Swarna Lauha Chanji Aru Tama ॥ 33 ॥
Lauha Charana Para Jaba Prabhu Avain ।
Dhana Jana Sampatti Nashta Karavai ॥ 34 ॥
Samata Tamra Rajata Shubhakari।
Swarna Sarvasukha Mangala Kari ॥ 35 ॥
Jo Yaha Shani Charitra Nita Gavai ।
Kabahun Na Dasha Nikrishta Satavai ॥ 36 ॥
Adabhuta Natha Dikhavain Lila ।
Karain Shatru Ke Nashi Bali Dhila ॥ 37 ॥
Jo Pandita Suyogya Bulavayi ।
Vidhvata Shani Graha Shanti Karayi॥ 38 ॥
Pipala Jala Shani Diwasa Chadhavata ।
Dipa Dana Dai Bahu Sukha Pawata ॥ 39 ॥
Kahata Rama Sundara Prabhu Dasa ।
Shani Sumirata Sukha Hota Prakasha ॥ 40 ॥
॥ Doha ॥
Patha Shanishchara Deva Ko,Kinoh Vimala Taiyara ।
Karata Patha Chalisa Dina,Ho Bhavasagara Para ॥
