Shri Gayatri Chalisa: A Transformative Pathway to Divine Wisdom and Peace

Shri Gayatri Chalisa is a revered devotional hymn dedicated to Goddess Gayatri, the embodiment of wisdom, purity, and the cosmic energy of creation. Known as the “Mother of the Vedas,” Gayatri Devi is worshipped as a source of enlightenment, peace, and spiritual awakening. This Chalisa comprises 40 verses (hence the name “Chalisa”) that extol the virtues, powers, and blessings of the goddess.

Reciting the Gayatri Chalisa is believed to purify the mind, remove obstacles, and bring peace and success in life. It is especially valued for its ability to awaken spiritual consciousness and bestow divine protection.

Shri Gayatri Chalisa

Hrim Shrim Klim Medha Prabha Jeevan Jyoti Prachand।
Shanti Kanti Jagrut Pragati Rachna Shakti Akhand॥

Jagat Janani Mangal Karanin Gayatri Sukh Dham।
Pranavo Savitri Swadha Swaha Puran Kaam॥

Bhoorbhuvah Swah Om Yut Janani।
Gayatri Nit Kalimal Dahani॥ 

Akshar Chouvis Param Punitā।
Inme Basein Shastra Shruti Geeta॥

Shaashwat Satoguni Sat Roopa।
Satya Sanatan Sudha Anoopa।
Hansarudh Sitambar Dhaari।
Swarn Kanti Shuchi Gagan-Bihari॥

Pustak Pushp Kamandalu Maala।
Shubhra Varna Tanu Nayan Vishala॥ 

Dhyan Dharat Pulakit Hit Hoi।
Sukh Upajat Dukh Durmati Khoi॥ 

Kamadhenu Tum Sur Taru Chhaya।
Nirakar Ki Adbhut Maya॥ 

Tumhari Sharan Gahai Jo Koi।
Tarai Sakal Sankat Soi॥ 

Saraswati Lakshmi Tum Kaali।
Dipai Tumhari Jyoti Nirali॥ 

Tumhari Mahima Paar Na Paavai।
Jo Sharad Shat Mukha Gun Gaavai॥ 

Char Veda Ki Maat Punita।
Tum Brahmani Gauri Sita॥ 

Maha Mantra Jitne Jag Mahi।
Koi Gayatri Sam Nahi॥ 

Sumirat Hiy Mein Gyaan Prakaase।
Aalas Paap Avidya Naase॥ 

Srishti Beej Jag Janani Bhavani।
Kaalratri Varada Kalyani॥ 

Brahma Vishnu Rudra Sur Jete।
Tum So Paawein Surta Tete॥ 

Tum Bhaktan Ki Bhakt Tumhare।
Jananihin Putra Pran Te Pyaare॥ 

Mahima Aparampaar Tumhari।
Jai Jai Jai Tripada Bhayahari॥ 

Puran Sakal Gyaan Vijnana।
Tum Sam Adhik Na Jag Mein Ana॥ 

Tumhin Jani Kuchh Rahai Na Shesha।
Tumhin Paai Kuchh Rahai Na Kalesha॥ 

Janat Tumhin Tumhin Hai Jaai।
Paras Parasi Kudhaatu Suhai॥ 

Tumhari Shakti Dipai Sab Thai।
Maata Tum Sab Thaur Samai॥ 

Grah Nakshatra Brahmand Ghanere।
Sab Gativaan Tumhare Prere॥ 

Sakal Srishti Ki Praan Vidhata।
Paalk Poshan Nashak Traata॥ 

Mateshwari Daya Vrat Dhaari।
Tum San Tare Paapi Bhari॥ 

Jaapar Kripa Tumhari Hoi।
Taar Paar Kare Sab Koi॥ 

Mand Buddhi Te Buddhi Bal Paavai।
Rogi Rog Rahit Ho Jaavai॥ 

Daridra Mitei Kate Sab Peera।
Naashe Dukh Harai Bhav Bheera॥ 

Griha Klesh Chit Chinta Bhaari।
Naashe Gayatri Bhaya Haari॥ 

Santatiheen Susantati Paavein।
Sukh Sampati Yut Mod Manaavein॥ 

Bhoot Pishach Sabai Bhay Khaavein।
Yam Ke Doot Nikat Nahi Aavein॥ 

Je Sadhwa Sumiren Chit Thai।
Achhat Suhaag Sada Shubhdaai॥ 

Ghar Var Sukh Prad Lahi Kumari।
Vidhwa Rahen Satya Vrat Dhaari॥ 

Jayati Jayati Jagdamba Bhavani।
Tum Sam Thor Dayalu Na Daani॥ 

Jo Sadguru So Deeksha Paave।
So Sadhan Ko Safal Banaave॥ 

Sumiran Kare Surayi Badbhaagi।
Lahai Manorath Grihi Viraagi॥ 

Ashta Siddhi Navnidhi Ki Daata।
Sab Samarth Gayatri Maata॥ 

Rishi Muni Yati Tapasvi Yogi।
Aarat Arthi Chintit Bhogi॥ 

Jo Jo Sharan Tumhari Aave।
So So Man Vanchhit Phal Paave॥ 

Bal Buddhi Vidya Sheel Swabhao।
Dhan Vaibhav Yash Tej Uchaao॥ 

Sakal Badhein Upajein Sukh Naana।
Je Yah Path Kare Dhari Dhyaana॥

Yah Chalisa Bhakti Yut Path Kare Jo Koi।
Tapar Kripa Prasannata Gayatri Ki Hoi॥

Religious Significance

The Gayatri Chalisa holds immense spiritual value in the lives of devotees. Regular recitation brings:

1. Mental Peace: Alleviates stress, anxiety, and fear.
2. Wisdom and Knowledge: Enhances intellect and clarity of thought.
3. Obstacle Removal: Resolves challenges and clears life’s hurdles.
4. Spiritual Growth: Deepens devotion and strengthens the soul.
5. Protection from Evil: Shields from negative energies and harm.

Special days for recitation include Tuesdays, Fridays, and full moon nights, and it is especially auspicious during Navratri.

Historical and Cultural Context

The Gayatri Chalisa, likely composed in the medieval era, emerged as an accessible spiritual text for mass devotion. Goddess Gayatri, known as Vedamata (Mother of the Vedas), represents the divine essence of knowledge and light. This Chalisa captures her grandeur, reminding devotees of her infinite power and grace.

Themes and Messages

1. Devotion and Surrender: Emphasizes unwavering faith in Goddess Gayatri.
2. Wisdom and Enlightenment: Highlights the transformative power of knowledge.
3. Protection and Blessings: Describes her role as a savior and provider of well-being.

Recitation Guidelines

1. Preparation: Purify yourself and sit in a quiet, clean place. Light a lamp and offer flowers.
2. Frequency: Recite daily or on specific auspicious days.
3. Intention: Approach with pure devotion and focus for blessings and spiritual growth.

Conclusion

The Gayatri Chalisa is a powerful hymn that resonates with divine energy, offering a pathway to peace, prosperity, and enlightenment. Regular recitation fosters spiritual growth, purifies the soul, and opens the doors to divine grace.

“Om Bhur Bhuvah Swah! Hail to Mother Gayatri!”