।।दोहा।।
जय जय जय श्री जगत पति, जगदाधार अनन्त।
विश्वेश्वर अखिलेश अज, सर्वेश्वर भगवन्त।।
।।चौपाई।।
जय जय धरणी-धर श्रुति सागर। जयति गदाधर सदगुण आगर।।
श्री वसुदेव देवकी नन्दन। वासुदेव, नासन-भव-फन्दन।।
नमो नमो त्रिभुवन पति ईश। कमला पति केशव योगीश।।
नमो-नमो सचराचर-स्वामी।परंब्रह्म प्रभु नमो नमामि।।
गरुड़ध्वज अज, भव भय हारी। मुरलीधर हरि मदन मुरारी।।
नारायण श्री-पति पुरुषोत्तम। पद्मनाभि नर-हरि सर्वोत्तम।।
जयमाधव मुकुन्द, वन माली। खलदल मर्दन, दमन-कुचाली।।
जय अगणित इन्द्रिय सारंगधर। विश्व रूप वामन, आनंद कर।।
जय-जय लोकाध्यक्ष-धनंजय। सहस्त्राक्ष जगनाथ जयति जय।।
जयमधुसूदन अनुपम आनन। जयति-वायु-वाहन, ब्रज कानन।।
जय गोविन्द जनार्दन देवा। शुभ फल लहत गहत तव सेवा।।
श्याम सरोरुह सम तन सोहत। दरश करत, सुर नर मुनि मोहत।।
भाल विशाल मुकुट शिर साजत। उर वैजन्ती माल विराजत।।
तिरछी भृकुटि चाप जनु धारे। तिन-तर नयन कमल अरुणारे।।
नाशा चिबुक कपोल मनोहर। मृदु मुसुकान-मंजु अधरण पर।।
जनु मणि पंक्ति दशन मन भावन। बसन पीत तन परम सुहावन।।
रूप चतुर्भुज भूषित भूषण। वरद हस्त, मोचन भव दूषण।।
कंजारूण सम करतल सुन्दर। सुख समूह गुण मधुर समुन्दर।।
कर महँ लसित शंख अति प्यारा। सुभग शब्द जय देने हारा।।
रवि समय चक्र द्वितीय कर धारे। खल दल दानव सैन्य संहारे।।
तृतीय हस्त महँ गदा प्रकाशन। सदा ताप-त्रय-पाप विनाशन।।
पद्म चतुर्थ हाथ महँ धारे। चारि पदारथ देने हारे।।
वाहन गरुड़ मनोगति वाना। तिहुँ लागत, जन-हित भगवाना।।
पहुँचि तहाँ पत राखत स्वामी। को हरि सम भक्तन अनुगामी।।
धनि-धनि महिमा अगम अनन्ता। धन्य भक्त वत्सल भगवन्ता।।
जब-जब सुरहिं असुर दुख दीन्हा। तब-तब प्रकटि, कष्ट हरि लीना।।
जब सुर-मुनि, ब्रह्मादि महेशू। सहि न सक्यो अति कठिन कलेशू।।
तब तहँ धरि बहु रूप निरन्तर। मर्दयो-दल दानवहि भयंकर।।
शैय्या शेष, सिन्धु-बिच साजित। संग लक्ष्मी सदा-विराजित।।
पूरण शक्ति धान्य-धन-खानी। आनंद-भक्ति भरणि सुख दानी।।
जासु विरद निगमागम गावत। शारद शेष पार नहिं पावत।।
रमा राधिका सिय सुख धामा। सोही विष्णु! कृष्ण अरु रामा।।
अगणित रूप अनूप अपारा। निर्गुण सगुण-स्वरुप तुम्हारा।।
नहिं कछु भेद वेद अस भाषत। भक्तन से नहिं अन्तर राखत।।
श्री प्रयाग दुर्वासा-धामा । सुन्दर दास, तिवारी ग्रामा।।
जग हित लागी तुमहिं जगदीशा। निज-मति रच्यो विष्णु चालीस।।
जो चित दै नित पढ़त पढ़ावत। पूरण भक्ति शक्ति सरसावत।।
अति सुख वासत, रुज ऋण नासत। विभव विकाशत, सुमति प्रकाशत।।
आवत सुख, गावत श्रुति शारद। भाषत व्यास-वचन ऋषि नारद।।
मिलत सुभग फल शोक नसावत। अन्त समय जन हरिपद पावत।।
।।दोहा।।
प्रेम सहित गहि ध्यान महँ, हृदय बीच जगदीश ।
अर्पित शालिग्राम कहँ, करि तुलसी नित शीश।।
क्षण भंगुर तनु जानि करि अहंकार परिहार ।
सार रूप ईश्वर लखै, तजि असार संसार ।।
सत्य शोध करि उर गहै, एक ब्रह्म ओंकार ।
आत्म बोध होवे तबै, मिलै मुक्ति के द्वार ।।
शान्ति और सद्भाव कहँ, जब उर फलहिं फूल ।
चालीसा फल लहहिं जन, रहहि ईश अनुकूल ।।
एक पाठ जन नित करै, विष्णु देव चालीस ।
चारि पदारथ नवहुँ निधि, देयँ द्वारिकाधीश।।
Vishnu Chalisa Lyrics
Doha Verse
The Doha verse of Vishnu Chalisa introduces the devotee’s love and humility, invoking Lord Vishnu with reverence.
Chaupai Verses
The Chaupai verses are 40 quatrains glorifying Lord Vishnu’s virtues, avatars, and divine protection over the universe.
Translation Into English
English translation helps non-Hindi speakers understand the meaning of each verse and deepen devotion.
Literal Meanings
Literal word-by-word meanings clarify symbolism and help devotees connect with the spiritual message.
Poetic Beauty
The poetic structure, rhythm, and imagery in the lyrics evoke reverence and a meditative mood.
Benefits of Reciting Vishnu Chalisa
Spiritual Growth
Reciting the Vishnu Chalisa daily is believed to purify the mind, uplift the soul, and foster spiritual growth. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Protection & Peace
Devotees believe that the Chalisa grants protection from negative influences and brings inner peace. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Removing Obstacles
Chanting Vishnu Chalisa helps in overcoming hurdles and obstacles in personal and professional life. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Prosperity & Wealth
The hymn is said to attract prosperity, abundance, and blessings of material well-being. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Mental Calm & Clarity
Listening or reciting the Chalisa helps reduce anxiety, clear mental confusion, and promote calm. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
How to Recite Vishnu Chalisa
Best Time
Early morning hours or on significant days like Thursday or Vaishnava festivals are considered most auspicious for recitation. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Preparation
Clean body, clean place, lighting a lamp, offering flowers or incense helps in creating a devotional atmosphere.
Number of Recitations
While even once is beneficial, reciting the Chalisa 108 times or daily is believed to increase its potency. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Focus & Devotion
Recite with sincere attention to meaning, devotion, and faith—not just mechanical repetition.
Using Translation
Reading or listening to translation helps deepen the understanding and emotional connection.
Meaning & Interpretation
Verse by Verse Insight
Each verse of Vishnu Chalisa carries symbolic meaning about creation, preservation, avatars, virtues, and cosmic order.
Symbolism of Avatars
Discussion of avatars of Vishnu—Rama, Krishna, etc.—and what they teach about duty, love, and righteousness. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Concept of Dharma
The Chalisa emphasizes dharma (right conduct), compassion, truth, and moral behavior in life.
Role of Compassion
Vishnu Chalisa highlights compassion as a key virtue – helping others, forgiveness, mercy, are praised. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Transcending Ego
The hymn suggests the devotee offer ego, pride, selfishness, to attain unity with the divine.
Cultural & Significance
Historical Background
Vishnu Chalisa has been passed down through generations, orally and in written form, becoming part of devotional tradition. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
Festival Connection
Recited especially during Vaishnava festivals, Thursday observances, Ekadashi, and special occasions in temples. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
Temple Practices
Often recited in temples, as part of puja rituals, bhajan sessions, and during gatherings of devotees. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
Music & Chanting Style
Chalice is recited/cooked in melodic style, sometimes set to music; the rhythm and tune help memorization and devotional immersion.
Generational Legacy
Texts like Vishnu Chalisa inspire arts, recitation by children, community recitations – kept alive by families and temples.
Impact & Transformation
Personal Stories
Devotees often share stories of how reciting the Chalisa helped them through hardship, illness, or stress. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
Inner Peace Experience
Many report feeling peace, clarity of mind, and relief of anxiety after regular recitation. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
Strengthening Faith
Recitation deepens faith, trust, and relationship with Lord Vishnu; helps in surrender and devotion.
Motivation in Daily Life
The Chalisa’s virtues inspire ethical action, kindness, truthfulness, which influence how devotees live each day.
Healing & Wellness
Some devotees believe the recitation supports healing—emotional, mental—through calmness, reduced stress, and spiritual reassurance.
The Doha verse of Vishnu Chalisa introduces the devotee’s love and humility, invoking Lord Vishnu with reverence.
The Chaupai verses are 40 quatrains glorifying Lord Vishnu’s virtues, avatars, and divine protection over the universe.
English translation helps non-Hindi speakers understand the meaning of each verse and deepen devotion.
Literal word-by-word meanings clarify symbolism and help devotees connect with the spiritual message.
The poetic structure, rhythm, and imagery in the lyrics evoke reverence and a meditative mood.
Reciting the Vishnu Chalisa daily is believed to purify the mind, uplift the soul, and foster spiritual growth. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Devotees believe that the Chalisa grants protection from negative influences and brings inner peace. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Chanting Vishnu Chalisa helps in overcoming hurdles and obstacles in personal and professional life. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
The hymn is said to attract prosperity, abundance, and blessings of material well-being. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Listening or reciting the Chalisa helps reduce anxiety, clear mental confusion, and promote calm. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Early morning hours or on significant days like Thursday or Vaishnava festivals are considered most auspicious for recitation. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Clean body, clean place, lighting a lamp, offering flowers or incense helps in creating a devotional atmosphere.
While even once is beneficial, reciting the Chalisa 108 times or daily is believed to increase its potency. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Recite with sincere attention to meaning, devotion, and faith—not just mechanical repetition.
Reading or listening to translation helps deepen the understanding and emotional connection.
Each verse of Vishnu Chalisa carries symbolic meaning about creation, preservation, avatars, virtues, and cosmic order.
Discussion of avatars of Vishnu—Rama, Krishna, etc.—and what they teach about duty, love, and righteousness. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
The Chalisa emphasizes dharma (right conduct), compassion, truth, and moral behavior in life.
Vishnu Chalisa highlights compassion as a key virtue – helping others, forgiveness, mercy, are praised. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
The hymn suggests the devotee offer ego, pride, selfishness, to attain unity with the divine.
Vishnu Chalisa has been passed down through generations, orally and in written form, becoming part of devotional tradition. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
Recited especially during Vaishnava festivals, Thursday observances, Ekadashi, and special occasions in temples. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
Often recited in temples, as part of puja rituals, bhajan sessions, and during gatherings of devotees. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
Chalice is recited/cooked in melodic style, sometimes set to music; the rhythm and tune help memorization and devotional immersion.
Texts like Vishnu Chalisa inspire arts, recitation by children, community recitations – kept alive by families and temples.
Devotees often share stories of how reciting the Chalisa helped them through hardship, illness, or stress. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
Many report feeling peace, clarity of mind, and relief of anxiety after regular recitation. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
Recitation deepens faith, trust, and relationship with Lord Vishnu; helps in surrender and devotion.
The Chalisa’s virtues inspire ethical action, kindness, truthfulness, which influence how devotees live each day.
Some devotees believe the recitation supports healing—emotional, mental—through calmness, reduced stress, and spiritual reassurance.
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