By Ardhu 
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The Gorakhnath Chalisa is a deeply revered hymn dedicated to Guru Gorakhnath, a yogic saint and spiritual master of the Nath tradition. He is considered an incarnation of Lord Shiva and is the founder of Hatha Yoga. This Chalisa is a devotional tribute to his wisdom, miraculous deeds, and teachings. It is recited by devotees seeking his blessings for spiritual progress, protection, and liberation from life’s difficulties.
This Chalisa, with its 40 verses (hence the name “Chalisa”), is a hymn of praise and devotion. It highlights Gorakhnath’s divine qualities and his compassionate role as a protector and guide for his followers.
Gorakhnath Chalisa
Dohas
Ganapati Girija Putra Ko,
Sumirun Barambar।
Haath Jod Binti Karun,
Sharada Naam Aadhaar॥
Chaupais
Jai Jai Gorakh Nath Avinashi,
Kripa Karo Guru Dev Prakashi।
Jai Jai Jai Gorakh Gun Gyani,
Ichha Roop Yogi Varadani।
Alakh Niranjan Tumharo Nama,
Sada Karo Bhaktan Hit Kama।
Naam Tumhara Jo Koi Gaave,
Janm Janm Ke Dukh Mit Jaave।
Jo Koi Gorakh Naam Sunave,
Bhoot Pisaach Nikat Nahin Aave।
Gyaan Tumhara Yog Se Paave,
Roop Tumhara Lakshya Na Jaave।
Niraakar Tum Ho Nirvani,
Mahima Tumhari Ved Na Jani।
Ghat Ghat Ke Tum Antaryami,
Siddh Chaurasi Kare Pranami।
Bhasm Ang Gal Naad Viraje,
Jata Sheesh Ati Sundar Saje।
Tum Bin Dev Aur Nahin Dooja,
Dev Muni Jan Karte Pooja।
Chidanand Santan Hitkari,
Mangal Karun Amangal Haari।
Purna Brahma Sakal Ghat Vaasi,
Gorakh Nath Sakal Prakashi।
Gorakh Gorakh Jo Koi Dhyaave,
Brahma Roop Ke Darshan Paave।
Shankar Roop Dhar Damru Baaje,
Kanan Kundal Sundar Saje।
Nityanand Hai Naam Tumhara,
Asur Maar Bhaktan Rakhwaara।
Ati Vishal Hai Roop Tumhara,
Sur Nar Muni Paavai Na Paara।
Deen Bandhu Deenan Hitkari,
Haro Paap Hum Sharan Tumhari।
Yog Yukti Mein Ho Prakasha,
Sada Karo Santan Tan Vaasa।
Pratah Kaal Le Naam Tumhara,
Siddhi Badhai Aru Yog Prachaara।
Hath Hath Hath Goraksh Hathile,
Maar Maar Vairi Ke Keel।
Chal Chal Chal Gorakh Vikraala,
Dushman Maar Karo Behala।
Jai Jai Jai Gorakh Avinashi,
Apne Jan Ki Haro Chauraasi।
Achal Agam Hai Gorakh Yogi,
Siddhi Devo Haro Ras Bhogi।
Kato Marg Yam Ko Tum Aayi,
Tum Bin Mera Kaun Sahayi।
Ajar-Amar Hai Tumhari Deha,
Sanakadik Sab Jorah Neha।
Kotin Ravi Sam Tej Tumhara,
Hai Prasiddh Jagat Ujiyara।
Yogi Lakhe Tumhari Maya,
Paar Brahma Se Dhyan Lagaya।
Dhyan Tumhara Jo Koi Laave,
Ashta Siddhi Nav Nidhi Ghar Paave।
Shiv Gorakh Hai Naam Tumhara,
Paapi Dusht Adham Ko Taara।
Agam Agochar Nirbhay Naatha,
Sada Raho Santan Ke Saatha।
Shankar Roop Avataar Tumhara,
Gopichandra Bharathari Ko Taara।
Sun Leejo Prabhu Araj Hamari,
Kripasindhu Yogi Brahmachaari।
Purna Aas Das Ki Keeje,
Sevak Jaan Gyaan Ko Deeje।
Patit Paavan Adham Adhaara,
Tinke Hetu Tum Let Avataara।
Alakh Niranjan Naam Tumhara,
Agam Panth Jin Yog Prachaara।
Jai Jai Jai Gorakh Bhagwana,
Sada Karo Bhaktan Kalyana।
Jai Jai Jai Gorakh Avinashi,
Seva Karai Siddh Chaurasi।
Jo Ye Padhehi Gorakh Chalisa,
Hoy Siddh Saakshi Jagdeesha।
Haath Jodkar Dhyan Lagaave,
Aur Shraddha Se Bhent Chadhaave।
Barah Path Padhe Nit Joi,
Manokamna Purn Hoi।
Dohas
Jai Jai Jai Gorakh Avinashi,
Seva Karai Siddh Chaurasi।
Jo Yeh Padhe Gorakh Chalisa,
Hoy Siddh Saakshi Jagdeesha।
Haath Jodkar Dhyan Lagaave,
Aur Shraddha Se Bhent Chadhave।
Barah Paath Padhe Nit Joi,
Manokamna Purna Hoi।
Sune Sunaave Prem Vash,
Pooje Apne Haath।
Man Ichha Sab Kaamna,
Poore Gorakhnath।
Religious Significance
The Gorakhnath Chalisa holds immense religious and spiritual importance. It connects devotees to the teachings of Guru Gorakhnath and his yogic path. Chanting this Chalisa with devotion can bring the following blessings:
- Liberation from suffering and miseries.
- Protection from evil spirits and negative energies.
- Attainment of peace, prosperity, and spiritual enlightenment.
- Enhanced focus, strength, and yogic abilities.
Reciting the Chalisa during auspicious occasions, festivals, or early in the morning enhances its benefits. It is particularly powerful for spiritual seekers and those struggling with challenges in life.
Practical Recitation Guidelines
- Preparation: Before reciting, clean the space, light a diya (lamp), and offer incense.
- Time: The best time to recite is early morning or during moments of tranquility.
- Frequency: Recite daily or at least 12 times for special blessings.
- Posture: Sit comfortably, focus your mind, and chant with devotion.
Conclusion
The Gorakhnath Chalisa serves as a powerful spiritual tool for devotees to connect with the divine energy of Guru Gorakhnath. It embodies profound yogic wisdom and is a source of peace, guidance, and liberation. Reciting this Chalisa regularly fosters spiritual growth, strengthens faith, and invites the grace of Gorakhnath into one’s life.