Shiv Chalisa

The Shiv Chalisa is a prayer dedicated to Lord Shiva, extolling his virtues and seeking his blessings for spiritual and worldly fulfillment.

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Meaning:

• ?? ???? ?????? ???? (Jai Ganesh Girija Suwan): Victory to the son of Gauri (Parvati) and the one who brings auspiciousness, Lord Ganesh.

• ???? ??? ????? (Mangal Mool Sujaan): The root of all auspiciousness, who is wise and virtuous.

• ??? ?????????? ??? (Kahat Ayodhya Daas Tum): Ayodhya Das praises You,

• ??? ??? ????? (Deu Abhay Varadan): Bestowing the gift of fearlessness.

• ?? ?????? ??? ??? ????? (Jai Girija Pati Deen Dayala): Victory to the compassionate husband of Girija (Parvati),

• ??? ??? ???? ????????? (Sada Karat Santan Pratipala): Always nurturing and protecting the devotees.

• ??? ??????? ???? ???? (Bhaal Chandrama Sohat Nike): The moon adorns your forehead beautifully,

• ???? ????? ??? ??? ?? (Kanan Kundal Naag Phani Ke): With earrings of snakes in your ears.

• ??? ??? ??? ????? ??????? (Ang Gaur Shir Ganje Ujagara): Your body is fair and your head shines brightly,

• ???????? ???? ??? ?????? (Chandrama Koti Badan Kajarar): Your body is as fair as a million moons.

• ???? ??????? ??? ?????? (Shankar Sahasra Naam Tiharo): You have thousands of names, O Shankar,

• ???????? ??? ???? ?????? (Anushtup Chand Bhajahu Sambharo): I sing hymns in your praise.

• ???? ???? ???? ?????? (Nandi Ganesh Sohat Chitvahi): Nandi and Ganesh are your attendants,

• ???? ???? ????? ?????? ???? (Mangal Karan Vighna Vinashan Harahi): You are the cause of auspiciousness and the destroyer of obstacles.

• ???? ???? ?????? ?????? (Shri Amit Vikram Bajarangi): Your form is powerful like Bajarangbali (Hanuman),

• ????? ????? ????? ?? ???? (Kumati Nivar Sumati Ke Sangi): You dispel the folly and stay with the wise.

• ???? ??? ???? ???? ?? (Kanchan Thaal Kapur Lochan La): A golden platter with incense and lamp in hand,

• ???? ??? ?? ?????? ?? (Jake Mrag Mad Bilochan La): On whose glance a deer gets drunk.

• ?????? ???? ????? ?????? (Vastr Katiit Bhagwan Trasi): God's fears don't wear Jehovah