Shani Chalisa
The Shani Chalisa is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Shani, also known as Saturn in Vedic astrology. Composed in the traditional forty-verse format typical of Chalisas, it is recited by devotees to seek blessings and mitigate the adverse effects of Shani in their lives.
Who is Shri Shani Dev?
Shani Dev, also known as Lord Shani, is a prominent deity in Hinduism, particularly revered in the context of Vedic astrology and mythology. He is the personification of the planet Saturn and is considered a powerful and influential deity. Here are some key aspects of Shani Dev:
Divine Parentage:
Shani Dev is the son of Surya (the Sun God) and Chhaya (the shadow goddess). According to some texts, his mother is Sanjna (Sandhya), the daughter of Vishwakarma, who created a shadow (Chhaya) to take care of her duties while she meditated.
Appearance:
Shani Dev is often depicted with a dark complexion, wearing black or dark blue robes, and riding a crow. He carries a sword, arrows, and two daggers and sometimes holds a trident. His appearance reflects his stern and serious nature.
What is Significance of Shani Chalisa?
Overall, the Shani Chalisa is valued for its spiritual, psychological, and astrological benefits, providing a pathway for devotees to connect with divine energies, seek protection, and navigate the complexities of life’s karmic cycles.
Shri Shani Chalisa Lyrics
॥ Doha ॥
Jay Gaṇesh Girija Suvan, Mangal Karaṇ Kṛipal ॥
Dinan Ke Duhkh Dur Kari, Kijai Naath Nihaal ॥
Jay-Jay Shri Shanidev Prabhu, Sunahu Vinay Maharaj ॥
Karhu Kṛipa He Ravi Tanay, Rakhahu Jan Ki Laaj ॥
॥ Chaupai ॥
Jayati-Jayati Shanidev Dayaala, Karat Sadaa Bhaktan Pratipala ॥
Chaari Bhuja, Tanu Shyam Virajai, Maathe Ratan Mukuṭ Chhavi Chhajai ॥
Param Vishal Manohar Bhaala, Tedhi Dṛishṭi Bhṛikuṭi Vikaraala ॥
Kuṇḍal Shravaṇ Chamaacham Chamake, Hiye Maal Muktan Maṇi Damakai ॥
Kar Men Gadaa Trishul Kuṭhaara, Pal Vich Karain Arihin Sanhaara ॥
Pingal, Kṛishṇo, Chhaaya, Nandan, Yam, Koṇasth, Rowdra, Duhkhabhanjan ॥
Sowrimand, Shani, Dashanaama, Bhanu Putra Pujahin Sab Kaama ॥
Jaapar Prabhu Prasann Hui Jaahin, Rankahu Raav Karain Kshaṇ Maahin ॥
Parvatahu Tṛiṇ Hoi Nihaarat, Tṛiṇahu Ko Parvat Kari Daarat ॥
Raaj Milat Ban Ramahin Dinhayo, Kaikeihun Ki Mati Hari Linhayo ॥
Banahun Men Mṛig Kapaṭ Dikhaai, Maatu Jaanaki Gai Churaai ॥
Lakhanahin Shakti Vikal Kari Dara, Machi gai Dal Men Haahaakaara ॥
Raavaṇ Ki Gati-Mati Bowrai, Ramachandra So Bair Badhaai ॥
Diyo Kiṭ Kari Kanchan Lanka, Baji Bajarang Bir Ki Danka ॥
Nṛip Vikram Par Tuhi Pagu Dhaara, Chitra Mayur Nigali Gai Haara ॥
Haar Naulakha Lagyo Chori, Haath Pair Daravayo Tori ॥
Bhaari Dashaa Nikṛishṭ Dikhaayo, Telihin Ghar Kolhu Chalavaayo ॥
Vinay raag Dipak Maham Kinhayon, Tab Prasann Prabhu Hvai Sukh Dinhayon ॥
Harishchandra Nṛip Naari Bikaani, Aapahun Bhare Dom Ghar Paani ॥
Taise Nal Par Dashaa Siraani, Bhunji-Min Kud Gai Paani ॥
Shri Shankarahin Gahyo Jab Jaai, Paravati Ko Sati Karaai ॥
Tanik Vilokat Hi Kari Risaa, Nabh Udi Gayo Gaurisut Sisaa ॥
Paṇḍav Par Bhai Dashaa Tumhari, Bachi Draupadi Hoti Ughaari ॥
Kaurav Ke Bhi Gati Mati Maarayo, Yuddh Mahabharat Kari Daarayo ॥
Ravi kahan Mukh Mahan Dhari Tatkala, Lekar Kudi Parayo Pataala ॥
Shesh Dev-Lakhi Vinati Laai, Ravi Ko Mukh Te Diyo Chhudaai ॥
Vaahan Prabhu Ke Saat Sujaana, Jag Diggaj Gardabh Mṛig Svaanaa ॥
Jambuk Sinha Aadi Nakh Dhaari, So Phal Jyotish Kahat Pukaari ॥
Gaj Vaahan Lakshmi Gṛih Aavain, Hay Te Sukh Sampati Upajaavain ॥
Gardabh Haani Karai Bahu Kaaja, Sinha Siddhakar Raaj Samaaja ॥
Jambuk Buddhi Nashṭ Kar Daarai, Mṛig De Kashṭ Praaṇ Sanhaarai ॥
Jab Aavahin Prabhu Svaan Savaari, Chori Aadi Hoy Dar Bhaari ॥
Taisahin Chaari Charaṇ Yah Naama, Swarṇ Lauh Chaandi Aru Taama ॥
Lauh Charaṇ Par Jab Prabhu Aavain, Dhan Jan Sampatti Nashṭ Karaavain ॥
Samataa Taamra Rajat Shubhakaari, Swarṇ Sarva Sukh Mangal Bhaari ॥
Jo Yah Shani Charitra Nit Gaavai, Kabahun N Dashaa Nikṛishṭ Sataavai ॥
Adbhut Naath Dikhaavain Lilaa, Karain Shatru Ke Nashi Bali Dhilaa ॥
Jo Paṇḍit Suyogya Bulavaai, Vidhivat Shani Grah Shanti Karaai ॥
Pipal Jal Shani Divas Chadhaavat, Dip Daan Dai Bahu Sukh Paavat ॥
Kahat Raam Sundar Prabhu Dasa, Shani Sumirat Sukh Hot Prakasha ॥
॥ Doha ॥
Pratima Shri Shanidev Ki Lauh Dhaatu Banavaye ।
Prem Sahit Pujan Karai Sakal Kaṭi Jaaya ॥
Paath Shanishchar Dev Ki, Kinho Bhakt Taiyar ।
Karat Paath Chalisa Din, Ho Bhavsagar Paar ॥
॥ Iti Shri Shani Dev Chalisa Sampurnam ॥