Mantra & Chalisa
Chalisa with Meaning
Devotional hymns of forty verses, with transliteration and a simple meaning for every verse.
Chalisas
- 40 chaupais + 3 dohasHanuman ChalisaTulsidas's forty-verse hymn to Hanuman, recited for courage and protection, and for Mars and Saturn.
- 41 chaupais + 2 dohasShiv ChalisaThe forty-verse prayer to Lord Shiva, read on Mondays, in Shravan and on Maha Shivaratri for peace and protection.
- 41 chaupaisDurga ChalisaThe forty-verse prayer to Maa Durga, read in Navratri and on Fridays and Ashtami for strength and protection.
- 38 chaupais + 3 dohasGanesh ChalisaThe prayer to Lord Ganesha, remover of obstacles, read on Wednesdays, Sankashti and Ganesh Chaturthi before any new start.
- 40 chaupais + 4 dohasLakshmi ChalisaThe forty-verse prayer to Maa Lakshmi for prosperity, read on Fridays, Diwali, Dhanteras and Sharad Purnima.
- 45 chaupais + 2 dohasShri Ram ChalisaThe prayer to Shri Ram, read on Ram Navami, in Chaitra Navratri and on Thursdays, praising the power of his name.
- 40 chaupais + 3 dohasKrishna ChalisaThe forty-verse prayer to Shri Krishna, read on Janmashtami, Ekadashi and Wednesdays, recalling his leelas from Gokul to Kurukshetra.
- 40 chaupais + 3 dohasShani ChalisaThe forty-verse prayer to Shani Dev, read on Saturdays and during Sade Sati and Dhaiya to ease Saturn's hardships.
What is a chalisa?
A chalisa is a devotional hymn of forty verses; the name comes from chalis, the Hindi word for forty. Most are written in chaupai metre, with a doha or two at the start and the end. The Hanuman Chalisa by Goswami Tulsidas is the best known.
A chalisa is meant to be recited, not just read: many people read one daily, or on the day of the week linked with the deity, often in front of a lamp.
Chalisa and the planets
In astrology, chalisas are also recited for the planets. The Hanuman Chalisa, for example, is commonly read for Mars and Saturn. Each chalisa page lists the planets it is linked with and their beej mantras.
Mantras and chalisas are a matter of faith and tradition, and practices differ between families and teachers. Nothing here replaces medical, legal or financial advice.
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FAQ
Chalisa FAQs
What does chalisa mean?
Chalisa comes from chalis, the Hindi word for forty. A chalisa is a hymn of forty verses, usually with a doha or two at the start and end.
Is it better to read a chalisa or chant a mantra?
Both are traditional. A chalisa is a hymn of praise that anyone can read in Hindi, while a beej mantra is a short formula repeated many times. Many people do both, such as the Hanuman Chalisa with the Mangal or Shani mantra.
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