By Ardhu 
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The Vaishno Devi Chalisa is a devotional hymn dedicated to Goddess Vaishno Devi, a powerful manifestation of the Divine Mother. Known as the presiding deity of the Trikuta Hills in Jammu, Maa Vaishno Devi is worshipped as a combination of Kali, Lakshmi, and Saraswati, symbolizing strength, prosperity, and wisdom. The Chalisa describes her divine virtues, miraculous powers, and blessings upon her devotees.
Goddess Vaishno Devi is regarded as the protector and savior in Kaliyug, guiding her devotees toward righteousness and granting them success and peace. This Chalisa is recited to seek her blessings, especially during auspicious occasions like Navratri and pilgrimages to her holy shrine.
Chalisa
॥ Doha ॥
Garuda Vahini Vaishnavi, Trikuta Parvat Dhaam।
Kaali, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Shakti Tumhe Pranam॥
॥ Chaupai ॥
Namo: Namo: Vaishno Vardani।
Kali Kaal Mein Shubh Kalyani॥
Mani Parvat Par Jyoti Tumhari।
Pindi Roop Mein Ho Avatari॥
Devi Devata Ansh Diya Hai।
Ratnakar Ghar Janma Liya Hai॥
Kari Tapasya Ram Ko Paun।
Treta Ki Shakti Kehlau॥
Kaha Ram Mani Parvat Jao।
Kaliyug Ki Devi Kehlau॥
Vishnu Roop Se Kalki Bankar।
Loonga Shakti Roop Badalkar॥
Tab Tak Trikuta Ghati Jao।
Gufa Andheri Jaakar Pao॥
Kaali-Lakshmi-Saraswati Maa।
Karenge Poshan-Parvati Maa॥
Brahma, Vishnu, Shankar Dware।
Hanumat Bhairo Prahari Pyare॥
Riddhi, Siddhi Chamar Dulaven।
Kaliyug-Vasi Poojat Aaven॥
Paan Supari Dhwaja Nariyal।
Charanamrit Charanon Ka Nirmal॥
Diya Phalit Var Maa Muskai।
Karan Tapasya Parvat Aai॥
Kali Kal Ki Bharki Jwala।
Ek Din Apna Roop Nikala॥
Kanya Ban Nagarota Aai।
Yogi Bhairo Diya Dikhai॥
Roop Dekh Sundar Lalchaya।
Peeche-Peeche Bhaga Aaya॥
Kanyao Ke Saath Mili Maa।
Kaul-Kandauli Tabhi Chali Maa॥
Deva Mai Darshan Diya।
Pavan Roop Ho Gai Praveena॥
Navratron Mein Leela Rachai।
Bhakt Shridhar Ke Ghar Aai॥
Yogini Ko Bhandara Diya।
Sabne Ruchikar Bhojan Kiya॥
Mans, Madira Bhairo Mange।
Roop Pavan Kar Ichha Tyage॥
Baan Maar Kar Ganga Nikali।
Parvat Bhagi Ho Matwali॥
Charan Rakhe Ek Shila Jab।
Charan-Paduka Naam Pada Tab॥
Peeche Bhairo Tha Balkari।
Chhoti Gufa Mein Jaya Padhari॥
Nau Mah Tak Kiya Nivasa।
Chali Phodkar Kiya Prakasha॥
Adya Shakti-Brahma Kumari।
Kehlai Maa Aad Kuwari॥
Gufa Dwaar Pahunchi Muskai।
Langoor Veer Ne Aagya Pai॥
Bhaga-Bhaga Bhairo Aaya।
Raksha Hit Nij Shastra Chalaya॥
Pada Sheesh Pahad Upar।
Kiya Kshama Maa Diya Use Var॥
Apne Sang Mein Pujvaungi।
Bhairo Ghati Banvaungi॥
Pehle Mera Darshan Hoga।
Peeche Tera Smaran Hoga॥
Baith Gai Maa Pindi Hokar।
Charanon Mein Bahta Jal Jhar-Jhar॥
Chaunsath Yogini-Bhairo Barvan।
Saptarishi Aa Karte Smaran॥
Ghanta Dhwani Parvat Par Baje।
Gufa Nirali Sundar Lage॥
Bhakt Shridhar Poojan Kiya।
Bhakti Seva Ka Var Liya॥
Sewak Dhyanun Tumko Dhaya।
Dhwaja Aur Chola Aan Chadhaya॥
Singh Sada Dar Pehra Deta।
Panja Sher Ka Dukh Har Leta॥
Jambu Dweep Maharaj Manaya।
Sar Sone Ka Chhatra Chadhaya॥
Heere Ki Murat Sang Pyari।
Jage Akhand Ek Jyot Tumhari॥
Ashwin Chait Navrate Aun।
Pindi Rani Darshan Paun॥
Sewak ‘Sharma’ Sharan Tihari।
Haro Vaishno Vipatti Hamari॥
॥ Doha ॥
Kaliyug Mein Mahima Teri, Hai Maa Aparampaar।
Dharma Ki Haani Ho Rahi, Pragat Ho Avataar॥
Religious Significance:
The Vaishno Devi Chalisa holds great importance for devotees who seek the blessings of Maa Vaishno Devi. It is believed to:
- Remove Obstacles: The divine blessings of Maa Vaishno Devi eliminate difficulties and bring peace and prosperity.
- Spiritual Growth: Chanting the Chalisa enhances devotion, strengthens the mind, and purifies the soul.
- Blessings for Health and Wealth: Maa Vaishno Devi fulfills the desires of her devotees and blesses them with health, wealth, and success.
Auspicious Occasions and Recitation Guidelines:
Auspicious Occasions:
- The Chalisa is best recited during Navratri or pilgrimages to the Vaishno Devi shrine.
- Ashwin and Chaitra Navratri are considered particularly auspicious.
Recitation Guidelines:
- Bathe and wear clean clothes before reciting the Chalisa.
- Light a lamp and offer flowers, coconuts, and a red cloth to the deity.
- Sit in a clean and quiet place, preferably facing east or north.
- Chant the Chalisa with focus and devotion, visualizing the deity’s form.
Conclusion:
The Vaishno Devi Chalisa is not just a hymn but a spiritual guide that connects devotees to the divine energy of Maa Vaishno Devi. Through her blessings, devotees experience relief from suffering, gain courage, and find clarity in their lives. Regular recitation of the Chalisa fosters devotion, ensures divine protection, and brings peace, prosperity, and happiness