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The Shani Chalisa, a hymn of 40 verses, is a deeply revered prayer dedicated to Shani Dev, the lord of justice and discipline in Hindu mythology. Shani Dev is a powerful deity, feared for his strict adherence to karmic justice yet loved for his fairness and protection. As the son of Surya Dev (the Sun God) and Devi Chhaya, Shani Dev governs the planet Saturn in astrology, which is associated with discipline, responsibility, and karmic lessons.
Reciting the Shani Chalisa is believed to mitigate the adverse effects of Saturn’s malefic influence during Shani Sade Sati or Shani Mahadasha, periods often marked by hardships and challenges. Chanting this hymn with devotion can invoke Shani Dev’s blessings, ensuring protection, prosperity, and spiritual growth. Through its verses, the Chalisa praises Shani Dev’s attributes, recounts his divine deeds, and highlights his role as the ultimate karmic judge.
In this guide, we will present the full Shani Chalisa lyrics in Hinglish, followed by a detailed explanation of its religious significance, themes, symbolism, recitation guidelines, and the profound benefits of regular chanting.
Shani Chalisa Lyrics
॥ Doha ॥
Jai Ganesh Girija Suwan, Mangal Karan Kripal,
Deenan Ke Dukh Door Kar, Kije Nath Nihaal।
Jai Jai Shri ShaniDev Prabhu, Sunahu Vinay Maharaj।
Karahu Kripa Hey Ravi Tanay, Rakhu Jan Ki Laaj॥
॥ Chaupai ॥
Jayati Jayati Shanidev Dayala,
Karat Sada Bhaktan Pratipaala।
Chaari Bhuja, Tanu Shyam Viraaje,
Mathe Ratan Mukut Chhabi Chhaje।
Param Vishaal Manohar Bhaala,
Tedhi Drishti Bhrikuti Vikrala।
Kundal Shravan Chamacham Chamke,
Bhiye Maal Muktan Mani Damke।
Kar Me Gada Trishul Kuthara,
Pal Bich Kare Arinhi Sanhara।
Pingal, Krishno, Chhaya Nandan,
Yam, Konasth, Rodra, Dukhbhanjan।
Sorri, Mand, Shani, Dash Naama,
Bhanu Putra Pujanhi Sab Kaama।
Ja Par Prabhu Prasann Hoye Jaahi,
Rankahu Raav Kare Kshan Maahi।
Parvatho Trin Hoye Nirahat,
Trinuhu Ko Parvat Kari Daarat।
Raj Milat Ban Ramahi Dinhyo,
Kaikayihun Ki Mati Hari Linhyo।
Banhu Me Mrig Kapat Dikhayi,
Maatu Jaanki Gayi Churayi।
Lakhanhi Shakti Vikal Karidaara,
Machiga Dal Me Hahakaar।
Ravan Ki Gatmati Borayi,
Ramchandra So Bair Badhayi।
Diyo Keet Kari Kanchan Lanka,
Baji Bajrang Beer Ki Danka।
Nrip Vikram Par Tuhi Pagu Dhaara,
Chitra Mayur Nigli Gai Haara।
Haar Nolakha Lagyo Chori,
Hath Pair Darwayo Tori।
Bhaari Dasha Nikrisht Dikhayo,
Telihi Ghar Kolhu Chalwayo।
Vinay Raag Deepak Mah Kinhyo,
Tab Prasann Prabu Hoye Sukh Deenhyo।
Harishchandra Nrip Naari Bikani,
Aaphu Bhare Dom Ghar Paani।
Taise Nal Par Dasha Seerani,
Bhunjimeen Kood Gayi Paani।
Shri Shankarih Gayo Jab Jaayi,
Paarvati Ko Sati Karayi।
Tanik Vilokat Hi Kari Reesa,
Nabh Udi Gayo Gorisutt Seesa।
Paandav Par Bhay Dasha Tumhari,
Bachi Dropdi Hot Ughaari।
Kourav Ke Bhi Gati Mati Maryo,
Yudh Mahabharat Kari Darayo।
Ravi Kahe Mukh Mahe Dheer Tatkala,
Lekar Kudi Padyo Paatala।
Shesh Devlakhi Vinti Laayi,
Ravi Ko Mukh Te Diyo Chudayi।
Vaahan Prabhu Ke Saat Sajana,
Jag Diggaj Gardabh Mrig Swana।
Jambuk Singh Aadi Nakh Dhaari,
So Fal Jyotish Kehat Pukari।
Gaj Vaahan Lakshmi Grih Aave,
Hay Te Sukh Sampati Upjave।
Gardabh Haani Kare Bahu Kaaja,
Singh Sidhkar Raaj Samaja।
Jambuk Budhi Nasth Kare Daare,
Mrig De Kasht Praan Sanhare।
Jab Aavhi Prabhu Swan Sawari,
Chori Aadi Hoye Dar Bhaari।
Taisahi Chaar Charan Yeh Naama,
Swarn Loh Chaandi Aru Taama।
Loh Charan Par Jab Prabhu Aave,
Dhan Jan Sampati Nasht Krave।
Samta Tamra Rajat Subhkari,
Swaran Sarv Sukh Mangal Bhari।
Jo Yeh Shani Charitra Nitt Gaave,
Kabahu Na Dasha Nikat Satave।
Adhbhut Naath Dikhave Leela,
Kare Shatru Ke Nashi Bali Dheela।
Jo Pandit Suyogya Bulwayi,
Vidhivat Shani Greh Shanti Krayi।
Peepal Jal Shani Diwas Chadhavat,
Deep Daan De Bahu Sukh Paavat।
Kehat Ram Sundar Prabhu Daasa,
Shani Sumirat Sukh Hot Prakasha।
॥ Doha ॥
Paath Shanishchar Dev Ko, Ki Ho Bhakt Taiyar।
Karat Paath Chalisa Din, Ho Bhavsaagar Paar।
Religious Significance
The Shani Chalisa is a spiritual remedy for the difficulties associated with Shani Dev’s planetary influence. Shani is often considered a strict deity, yet he is also compassionate towards those who act righteously. Reciting this Chalisa offers numerous benefits:
- Relief from Shani Dasha and Sade Sati: It mitigates the malefic effects of Saturn during its challenging transits.
- Improved Karma: Shani Dev helps devotees learn important life lessons, leading to better karmic outcomes.
- Prosperity and Stability: It attracts wealth, happiness, and balance in life.
- Spiritual Awakening: Shani Dev’s grace enables personal transformation and spiritual progress.
Themes and Symbolism in Shani Chalisa
Core Themes
- Justice and Discipline: Shani Dev rewards honesty and hard work while punishing deceit and laziness.
- Karmic Balance: The Chalisa reminds devotees of the importance of actions and their consequences.
- Divine Protection: Shani Dev protects his devotees from enemies and negativity.
Symbolism
- Tedhi Drishti (Curved Gaze): Represents Shani’s impartial nature, observing all without favoritism.
- Vehicle Diversity: Shani’s various vehicles (elephant, crow, lion, etc.) signify his multi-dimensional influence.
- Charan (Feet): The metal of Shani’s feet in the horoscope (gold, silver, etc.) determines the intensity of his influence.
Recitation Guidelines
- Preparation
- Take a bath and wear clean clothes.
- Light a diya and offer mustard oil to Shani Dev’s idol or a Peepal tree.
- Time and Frequency
- Recite the Chalisa on Saturdays, preferably during Shani Amavasya.
- Regular chanting enhances its benefits.
- Mindset
- Approach Shani Dev with humility and devotion, focusing on self-improvement.
Conclusion
The Shani Chalisa is not just a hymn; it is a guide for navigating life’s challenges while aligning with divine justice. Regular recitation with faith and sincerity invites Shani Dev’s blessings, helping devotees overcome obstacles, build resilience, and achieve peace. Shani Dev, though strict, is a benevolent protector who rewards righteous living. Jai Shani Dev!