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The Kali Chalisa, a revered 40-verse hymn, is dedicated to Maa Kali, the fierce and compassionate form of the Divine Mother. As a powerful goddess of destruction and renewal, Maa Kali eradicates evil, negativity, and ignorance from the lives of her devotees. She symbolizes both the fearsome aspect of divine energy and the nurturing, protective love of a mother. Her presence inspires courage, strength, and unwavering devotion.
Maa Kali is often depicted with a garland of skulls, a belt of severed arms, weapons in her hands, and an outstretched tongue dripping with blood. While her form may seem terrifying, it embodies her commitment to protecting her devotees and destroying ignorance and illusions. Chanting the Kali Chalisa invokes her blessings, eliminates fear, and instills courage.
This guide provides a detailed exploration of the Kali Chalisa in Hinglish, its spiritual significance, themes, benefits, and guidelines for recitation. It is especially powerful during Navratri, Amavasya, and times of personal or spiritual struggle.
Kali Chalisa Lyrics (Hinglish)
॥ Doha ॥
Jai Kali Kalimal Haran,
Mahima Agam Apaar।
Mahish Mardini Kalika,
Dehu Abhay Apaar॥
॥ Chaupai ॥
Ari Mad Maan Mitawan Haari।
Mundmaal Gal Sohat Pyaari॥
Ashtabhuji Sukhadayak Maata।
Dushtdalan Jag Mein Vikhyaata॥
Bhaal Vishal Mukut Chhavi Chhajai।
Kar Mein Sheesh Shatru Ka Sajai॥
Dooje Haath Liye Madhu Pyaala।
Haath Teesre Sohat Bhaala॥
Chauthe Khappar Khadag Kar Paanche।
Chhathe Trishul Shatru Bal Jaanche॥
Saptam Kardamak Asipyaari।
Shobha Adbhut Maat Tumhaari॥
Ashtam Kar Bhaktan Var Daata।
Jag Manharan Roop Ye Maata॥
Bhaktan Mein Anurakt Bhavaani।
Nishdin Raten Rishi-Muni Gyaani॥
Mahashakti Ati Prabal Puneeta।
Tu Hi Kali Tu Hi Sita॥
Patit Taarini Hey Jag Paalak।
Kalyaani Paapi Kul Ghaalak॥
Shesh Suresh Na Paavat Paara।
Gauri Roop Dharyo Ik Baara॥
Tum Samaan Daata Nahin Dooja।
Vidhivat Karen Bhaktjan Pooja॥
Roop Bhayankar Jab Tum Dhaara।
Dushtdalan Keenhoon Sanhaara॥
Naam Anekan Maat Tumhaare।
Bhaktjanon Ke Sankat Taare॥
Kali Ke Kasht Kaleshan Harni।
Bhav Bhay Mochan Mangal Karni॥
Mahima Agam Ved Yash Gaavain।
Narad Sharad Paar Na Paavain॥
Bhu Par Bhaar Badhyo Jab Bhaari।
Tab Tab Tum Prakati Mahataari॥
Aadi Anaadi Abhay Vardata।
Vishwavidit Bhav Sankat Traata॥
Kusamay Naam Tumhaaro Leenha।
Usko Sada Abhay Var Deenha॥
Dhyaan Dharen Shruti Shesh Suresha।
Kaal Roop Lakhi Tumro Bhesha॥
Kaluwa Bhairon Sang Tumhaare।
Ari Hit Roop Bhayanak Dhaare॥
Sevak Langoor Rahat Agaari।
Chausath Jogin Aagyakaari॥
Treta Mein Raghubar Hit Aayi।
Dashkandhar Ki Sain Nasai॥
Khela Ran Ka Khel Niraala।
Bhara Maanas-Majja Se Pyaala॥
Raudra Roop Lakhi Daanav Bhaage।
Kiyo Gavan Bhavan Nij Tyaage॥
Tab Aisau Taamas Chad Aayo।
Swajan Vijan Ko Bhed Bhulaayo॥
Ye Baalak Lakhi Shankar Aaye।
Raah Rok Charanan Mein Dhaaye॥
Tab Mukh Jeebh Nikal Jo Aayi।
Yahi Roop Prachalit Hai Maayi॥
Baadhyo Mahishasur Mad Bhaari।
Peedit Kiye Sakal Nar-Naari॥
Karun Pukaar Suni Bhaktan Ki।
Peer Mitavan Hit Jan-Jan Ki॥
Tab Pragati Nij Sain Sameta।
Naam Pada Maa Mahish Vijeta॥
Shumbh Nishumbh Hane Chhan Mahi।
Tum Sam Jag Doosar Kou Nahi॥
Maan Mathanhari Khal Dal Ke।
Sada Sahaayak Bhakt Vikal Ke॥
Deen Vaheen Karen Nit Seva।
Paaven Manvaanchhit Phal Meva॥
Sankat Mein Jo Sumiran Karahi।
Unke Kasht Maatu Tum Harahi॥
Prem Sahit Jo Keerti Gaavain।
Bhav Bandhan So Mukt Paavain॥
Kali Chalisa Jo Padahin।
Swargalok Binu Bandhan Chadahin॥
Daya Drishti Herau Jagadamba।
Kehi Kaaran Maa Kiyo Vilamba॥
Karahu Maatu Bhaktan Rakhwaali।
Jayati Jayati Kali Kankali॥
Sevak Deen Anaath Anaari।
Bhaktibhaav Yuti Sharan Tumhaari॥
॥ Doha ॥
Prem Sahit Jo Kare, Kali Chalisa Paath।
Tinki Pooran Kaamna, Hoy Sakal Jag Thaath॥
Religious Significance of Kali Chalisa
The Kali Chalisa holds profound spiritual importance for devotees who seek Maa Kali’s blessings. Reciting it regularly instills strength, courage, and clarity in the devotee’s life. It is believed to remove all forms of fear, obstacles, and negativity.
- Overcoming Adversities: Maa Kali is known for removing the toughest challenges and providing courage.
- Destroying Evil: Her fierce form eradicates all evil forces and protects her devotees.
- Spiritual Liberation: Regular chanting helps devotees break free from the cycle of life and death.
- Inner Strength: Maa Kali empowers her devotees to overcome fear and hesitation.
Themes and Symbolism
Core Themes
- Destruction of Negativity: Maa Kali represents the annihilation of evil, ignorance, and injustice.
- Compassionate Protector: Despite her terrifying form, she is deeply compassionate and nurturing toward her devotees.
- Empowerment and Liberation: Maa Kali inspires her devotees to rise above fear and embrace spiritual freedom.
Symbolism
- Mundmala (Garland of Skulls): Represents the destruction of ego and material illusions.
- Weapons in Her Hands: Symbolize her power to protect and destroy evil.
- Outstretched Tongue: Depicts her infinite energy and readiness to consume negativity.
Practical Benefits of Reciting Kali Chalisa
- Courage and Strength: It instills the power to face life’s challenges fearlessly.
- Spiritual Growth: Deepens one’s connection with the divine and fosters inner peace.
- Freedom from Negativity: Removes evil influences, negative thoughts, and fears.
- Protection and Prosperity: Ensures safety, success, and abundance in life.
Conclusion
The Kali Chalisa is a transformative hymn that encapsulates the divine power, compassion, and protection of Maa Kali. It inspires strength, spiritual awakening, and unwavering devotion in the hearts of her devotees. Reciting it regularly not only brings Maa Kali’s blessings but also transforms life into a journey of fearlessness and fulfillment.
By surrendering to Maa Kali through this Chalisa, devotees can overcome challenges, experience inner growth, and attain liberation from worldly attachments.
Jai Maa Kali!