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Navagraha Chalisa is a revered devotional hymn dedicated to the nine celestial bodies, or Navagrahas—Surya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Mangal (Mars), Budh (Mercury), Guru (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), Rahu, and Ketu. These celestial bodies hold great significance in Vedic astrology and are believed to influence various aspects of human life.
The Navagraha Chalisa is recited to mitigate the malefic effects of these planets and to seek their blessings for prosperity, peace, and well-being. Authored by the devout Sundardas, this Chalisa has become a spiritual anchor for devotees striving for balance and success in their lives.
Navagraha Chalisa Lyrics
Dohas
Shree Ganapati Guru-pad Kamal, Prem Sahit Sira Nayi.
Navagraha Chalisa Kahat, Sharada Hot Sahay॥
Jaya Jaya Ravi Shashi Som Budh, Jaya Guru Bhṛgu Shani Raj.
Jayati Rahu Aru Ketu Grah, Karahu Anugrah Aaj॥
Chaupais
Surya (Sun) Stuti
Prathama-hi Ravi Kahna Navau Mataha.
Karahu Kripa Jani Jaani Anatha॥
He Aditya Divakara Bhanu.
Mai Mati Mand Maha Agyanu॥
Ab Nija Jan Kah Harahu Kalesha.
Dinkar Dvadasha Roop Dinesha॥
Namo Bhaskara Surya Prabhakara.
Arka Mitra Agh Mogha Kshamakara॥
Chandra (Moon) Stuti
Shashi Mayank Rajanipati Swami.
Chandra Kalanidhi Namo Namami॥
Rakapati Himanshu Rakesha.
Pranavat Jan Tan Harahu Kalesha॥
Soma Indu Vidhu Shanti Sudhakara.
Sheet Rashmi Aushadhi Nishakara॥
Tumhi Shobhita Sundar Bhal Mahesha.
Sharan Sharan Jan Harahu Kalesha॥
Mangal (Mars) Stuti
Jaya Jaya Jaya Mangal Sukhadata.
Lohit Bhoumadik Vikhyata॥
Angaraka Kuj Ruj Rinhari.
Karahu Daya Yahi Vinay Hamari॥
He Mahisut Chitisut Sukharashi.
Lohitang Jaya Jan Aghanashi॥
Agam Amangal Ab Har Lijai.
Sakal Manorath Puran Kijai॥
Budh (Mercury) Stuti
Jaya Shashi Nandan Budh Maharaja.
Karahu Sakal Jan Kah Shubh Kaja॥
Dijai Buddhi Bal Sumati Sujana.
Kathin Kasht Hari Kari Kalyana॥
He Tarasut Rohini Nandan.
Chandra Suvan Dukh Dwandva Nikandan॥
Poojahau Aas Das Kah Swami.
Pranata Pal Prabhu Namo Namami॥
Brihaspati (Jupiter) Stuti
Jayati Jayati Jaya Shri Gurudeva.
Karo Sada Tumhari Prabhu Seva॥
Devacharya Tum Dev Guru Gyani.
Indra Purohit Vidyadani॥
Vachaspati Bagesha Udara.
Jiv Brihaspati Naam Tumhara॥
Vidya Sindhu Angira Nama.
Karahu Sakal Vidhi Puran Kama॥
Shukra (Venus) Stuti
Shukra Dev Pad Tal Jal Jata.
Das Nirantan Dhyan Lagata॥
He Ushana Bhargava Bhrigu Nandana.
Daitya Purohit Dusht Nikandana॥
Bhrigu-kula Bhushan Dushan Hari.
Harahu Nesht Graha Karahu Sukhari॥
Tuhihi Dwijabar Joshi Sirataja.
Nara Sharir Ke Tumhi Raja॥
Shani (Saturn) Stuti
Jaya Shri Shanidev Ravi Nandana.
Jaya Krishna Sauri Jagavandana॥
Pingal Mand Raudra Yam Nama.
Vapra Adi Konastha Lalama॥
Vakra Drishti Pippala Tan Saja.
Kshan Mah Karat Rank Kshan Raja॥
Lalat Svarna Pad Karat Nihala.
Harahu Vipatti Chhaya Ke Lala॥
Rahu Stuti
Jaya Jaya Rahu Gagan Pravisaiya.
Tumhi Chandra Aditya Grasaiya॥
Ravi Shashi Ari Svarbhanu Dhara.
Shikhi Adi Bahu Naam Tumhara॥
Saihinkeya Tum Nishachar Raja.
Ardhakaya Jag Rakhahu Laja॥
Yadi Graha Samaya Pay Kahi Aavahu.
Sada Shanti Aur Sukha Upajavahu॥
Ketu Stuti
Jaya Shri Ketu Kathin Dukhahari.
Karahu Sujan Hit Mangalakari॥
Dhvajayut Rund Roop Vikrala.
Ghor Raudratan Aghaman Kala॥
Shikhi Tarika Graha Balvana.
Maha Pratap Na Teja Thikana॥
Vahan Meen Maha Shubh Kari.
Dijai Shanti Daya Ur Dhari॥
Navagraha Shanti Phal
Tiratharaj Prayag Supasa.
Basai Ram Ke Sundar Dasa॥
Kakara Gramhin Pure-Tiwari.
Durvasashram Jan Dukhahari॥
Nav-Grah Shanti Likho Sukh Hetu.
Jan Tan Kasht Utaran Setu॥
Jo Nit Path Karai Chit Lavai.
Sab Sukh Bhogi Param Pad Pavai॥
Dohas
Dhanya Navagraha Dev Prabhu, Mahima Agam Apar.
Chit Nav Mangal Mod Grih, Jagat Janan Sukh Dwar॥
Yah Chalisa Navograh, Virachit Sundardas.
Padhat Prem Sut Badhat Sukh, Sarvanand Hulaas॥
Religious Significance
The Navagraha Chalisa is a powerful medium to seek the blessings of the nine planets and counteract their malefic effects. Regular recitation is believed to bring peace, prosperity, and harmony into one’s life. The Chalisa is particularly effective during planetary transits, eclipses, or during challenging phases indicated by astrological charts.
Ideal Time and Rituals
- Recite the Navagraha Chalisa daily or on specific days associated with the planets (e.g., Sunday for Surya, Monday for Chandra).
- Perform the recitation in a quiet, sacred space, ideally after lighting a lamp or incense.
- Devotees should focus their mind and heart on the planets and offer prayers for guidance and blessings.
Key Messages and Teachings
The Navagraha Chalisa emphasizes the importance of humility, devotion, and cosmic harmony. It teaches us to respect celestial forces and their influence on our lives, encouraging us to live with awareness, gratitude, and spiritual integrity.
Conclusion
The Navagraha Chalisa is a devotional hymn of immense spiritual and astrological significance. It not only helps in overcoming planetary afflictions but also strengthens one’s faith and resolve. By understanding its meaning and reciting it regularly, devotees can align themselves with the cosmic order, achieving inner peace, divine blessings, and ultimate success.