Shri Ganesh ji Chalisa in Hindi & English – Lyrics, Meaning & Benefits

Introduction  

• Shri Ganesh Chalisa is a powerful 40-verse hymn dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and giver of wisdom.
• It describes Ganesh Ji’s divine form, qualities, and deeds, offering spiritual peace and protection.
• Regular recitation brings success, mental clarity, and removes negativity from life.
• It is especially recited on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Ganesh Chaturthi, and before starting any new task.
• The Chalisa helps devotees develop faith, strength, and a positive mindset through devotion.
  
  

 श्री गणेश चालीसा

दोहा

जय गणपति सदगुण सदन, कविवर बदन कृपाल।
Jai Ganapati sadgun sadan, kavivar badan kripaal.
Victory to Lord Ganapati, the abode of virtues, with the face of a poet and full of compassion.

विघ्न हरण मंगल करण, जय जय गिरिजालाल॥
Vighna haran mangal karan, jai jai Girija laal.
Remover of obstacles and bringer of auspiciousness, all glory to you, Son of Girija (Parvati).

चौपाई

जय जय जय गणपति गणराजू। मंगल भरण करण शुभ काजू॥
Jai jai jai Ganapati ganraaju, mangal bharan karan shubh kaaju.
Glory to you, O King of the Ganas, you accomplish all auspicious tasks and bring prosperity.

जै गजवदन सदन सुखदाता। विश्व विनायका बुद्धि विधाता॥
Jai gajvadana sadan sukhdata, vishva vinayaka buddhi vidhata.
Elephant-headed Lord, giver of happiness, Universal Vinayaka, and granter of intelligence.

वक्र तुण्ड शुचि शुण्ड सुहावना। तिलक त्रिपुण्ड भाल मन भावन॥
Vakra tunda shuchi shunda suhaavana, tilak tripund bhaal man bhaavana.
Curved trunk, clean and charming face, adorned with tilak and three sacred lines—captivating to the mind.

राजत मणि मुक्तन उर माला। स्वर्ण मुकुट शिर नयन विशाला॥
Raajat mani muktan ur mala, swarn mukut shir nayan vishaala.
Wearing garlands of pearls and gems, with a golden crown and wide beautiful eyes.

पुस्तक पाणि कुठार त्रिशूलं। मोदक भोग सुगन्धित फूलं॥
Pustak paani kuthaar trishoolam, modak bhog sugandhit phoolam.
Holds scriptures, axe, and trident; enjoys modaks and fragrant flowers.

सुन्दर पीताम्बर तन साजित। चरण पादुका मुनि मन राजित॥
Sundar peetambar tan saajit, charan paduka muni man raajit.
Draped in yellow garments; your feet adored by sages.

धनि शिव सुवन षडानन भ्राता। गौरी लालन विश्वविख्याता॥
Dhani Shiv suvan shadanan bhrata, Gauri laalan vishva vikhyata.
Son of Shiva and Parvati, brother of Kartikeya—renowned across the world.

ऋद्धि-सिद्धि तव चंवर सुधारे। मुषक वाहन सोहत द्वारे॥
Riddhi-Siddhi tav chamar sudhaare, mushak vaahan sohat dwaare.
Riddhi and Siddhi serve you with fans; your mouse vehicle stands at the door.

 गणेश जन्म कथा (Birth Story)

कहौं जन्म शुभ कथा तुम्हारी। अति शुचि पावन मंगलकारी॥
Kahau janm shubh katha tumhaari, ati shuchi paavan mangalkaari.
Let me narrate your holy and auspicious birth story.

एक समय गिरिराज कुमारी। पुत्र हेतु तप कीन्हा भारी॥
Ek samay Giriraj kumaari, putra hetu tap keenha bhaari.
Once Goddess Parvati did intense penance to attain a son.

भयो यज्ञ जब पूर्ण अनूपा। तब पहुंच्यो तुम धरी द्विज रूपा॥
Bhayo yagya jab poorn anoopa, tab pahunchyo tum dhari dwij roopa.
When the yajna was successfully completed, you arrived in the form of a Brahmin.

अतिथि जानी के गौरी सुखारी। बहुविधि सेवा करी तुम्हारी॥
Atithi jaani ke Gauri sukhari, bahuvidhi seva kari tumhaari.
Seeing you as a guest, Parvati happily served you with devotion.

अति प्रसन्न ह्वै तुम वर दीन्हा। मातु पुत्र हित जो तप कीन्हा॥
Ati prasann hvai tum var deenha, maatru putra hit jo tap keenha.
Being pleased, you blessed her: “You will have a son without bearing pregnancy.”

मिलहि पुत्र तुहि बुद्धि विशाला। बिना गर्भ धारन यहि काला॥
Milahi putra tuhi buddhi vishaala, bina garbh dhaaran yahi kaala.
You shall receive a son with great intellect, born without pregnancy.

गणनायक गुण ज्ञान निधाना। पूजित प्रथम रूप भगवाना॥
Gannayak gun gyaan nidhaana, poojit pratham roop bhagvaana.
You are the Lord of Ganas, treasure of wisdom and virtues, worshipped first among all gods.

अस कही अन्तर्धान रूप ह्वै। पालना पर बालक स्वरूप ह्वै॥
As kahi antardhaan roop hvai, paalna par baalak swaroop hvai.
Saying this, you vanished—and a divine child appeared in the cradle.

बनि शिशु रुदन जबहिं तुम ठाना। लखि मुख सुख नहिं गौरी समाना॥
Bani shishu rudan jabahi tum thaana, lakhi mukh sukh nahi Gauri samaana.
As the baby cried, Parvati’s joy knew no bounds.

सकल मगन सुखमंगल गावहिं। नभ ते सुरन सुमन वर्षावहिं॥
Sakal magan sukhmangal gaavahi, nabh te suran suman varshaavahi.
Everyone rejoiced, sang auspicious songs; gods showered flowers from the heavens.

 Shani Episode & Elephant Head

शम्भु, उमा, बहुदान लुटावहिं। सुर मुनिजन, सुत देखन आवहिं॥
Shambhu, Uma, bahudaan lutaavahi, sur munijan sut dekhan aavahi.
Shiva and Parvati gave gifts; gods and sages came to see the divine child.

लखि अति आनन्द मंगल साजा। देखन भी आये शनि राजा॥
Lakhi ati anand mangal saaja, dekhan bhi aaye Shani raaja.
Seeing the great celebration, even Lord Shani came.

निज अवगुण गुनि शनि मन माहीं। बालक, देखन चाहत नाहीं॥
Nij avgunn guni Shani man maahin, baalak dekhan chaahat naahin.
But mindful of his curse, Shani hesitated to look at the child.

गिरिजा कछु मन भेद बढ़ायो। उत्सव मोर, न शनि तुही भायो॥
Girija kachu man bhed badhaayo, utsav mor na Shani tuhi bhaayo.
Parvati was hurt and questioned Shani for avoiding her child.

कहत लगे शनि, मन सकुचाई। का करिहौ, शिशु मोहि दिखाई॥
Kahat lage Shani, man sakuchaai, ka karihau shishu mohi dikhaai.
Shani reluctantly agreed and glanced at the child.

पदतहिं शनि दृग कोण प्रकाशा। बालक सिर उड़ि गयो अकाशा॥
Padatahi Shani drig kon prakaasha, baalak sir udi gayo akaasha.
As Shani looked, his fierce gaze caused the child’s head to fly off.

गिरिजा गिरी विकल ह्वै धरणी। सो दुःख दशा गयो नहीं वरणी॥
Girija giri vikal hvai dharanee, so dukh dasha gayo nahin varnee.
Parvati collapsed; her grief was indescribable.

हाहाकार मच्यौ कैलाशा। शनि कीन्हों लखि सुत को नाशा॥
Haahakaar machyo Kailaasha, Shani keenhon lakhi sut ko naasha.
Kailash echoed with cries; all blamed Shani.

तुरत गरुड़ चढ़ि विष्णु सिधायो। काटी चक्र सो गज सिर लायो॥
Turat Garud chadhi Vishnu siddhaayo, kaati chakra so gaj sir laayo.
Lord Vishnu flew on Garuda, cut an elephant’s head and brought it.

बालक के धड़ ऊपर धारयो। प्राण मन्त्र पढ़ि शंकर डारयो॥
Baalak ke dhad upar dhaaryo, praan mantra padhi Shankar daaryo.
They placed it on the child’s body; Shiva gave him life with mantras.

नाम गणेश शंभु तब कीन्हे। प्रथम पूज्य बुद्धि निधि वर दीन्हे॥
Naam Ganesh Shambhu tab keenhe, pratham poojya buddhi nidhi var deenhe.
Shiva named him Ganesh and blessed him to be worshipped first and known for wisdom.

Buddhi Test & Glory

बुद्धि परीक्षा जब शिव कीन्हा। पृथ्वी कर प्रदक्षिणा लीन्हा॥
Buddhi pareeksha jab Shiv keenha, prithvi kar pradakshina leenha.
Shiva once tested Ganesha’s wisdom—to circumambulate the world.

चले षडानन भरमि भुलाई। रचे बैठ तुम बुद्धि उपाई॥
Chale Shadanana bharami bhulaai, rache baith tum buddhi upaai.
Kartikeya left to travel the world, but Ganesh devised a clever solution.

चरण मातु-पितु के धर लीन्हें। तिनके सात प्रदक्षिण कीन्हें॥
Charan maat-pitu ke dhar leenhe, tinke saat pradakshina keenhe.
Ganesha circled his parents, considering them the entire universe.

धनि गणेश कही शिव हिये हरषे। नभ ते सुरन सुमन बहु बरसे॥
Dhani Ganesh kahi Shiv hiye harshe, nabh te suran suman bahu barse.
Shiva rejoiced, declared Ganesh blessed; gods showered flowers from the heavens.

तुम्हरी महिमा बुद्धि बड़ाई। शेष सहस मुख सके न गाई॥
Tumhari mahima buddhi badaai, Shesh sahas mukh sake na gaai.
Even Sheshnaag with a thousand mouths cannot fully sing your glory.

मैं मतिहीन मलीन दुखारी। करहूं कौन विधि विनय तुम्हारी॥
Main matiheen maleen dukhari, karhoon kaun vidhi vinay tumhari.
I am ignorant and impure—how can I properly pray to you?

भजत रामसुन्दर प्रभुदासा। जग प्रयाग, ककरा, दुर्वासा॥
Bhajat Ramsundar Prabhu daasa, Jag Prayag, Kakra, Durvaasa.
Your devotees like Ram Sundar, Rishi Durvasa—have all sung your praises.

अब प्रभु दया दीना पर कीजै। अपनी शक्ति भक्ति कुछ दीजै॥
Ab Prabhu daya deena par keeje, apni shakti bhakti kuch deeje.
O Lord, now please bless this humble soul with your grace and devotion.

दोहा

श्री गणेश यह चालीसा, पाठ करै कर ध्यान।
Shri Ganesh yah Chalisa, paath karai kar dhyaan.
Whoever recites this Ganesh Chalisa with focus...

नित नव मंगल गृह बसै, लहे जगत सन्मान॥
Nit nav mangal grih basai, lahe jagat sanmaan.
...receives daily blessings at home and earns the world’s respect.

सम्बंध अपने सहस्र दश, ऋषि पंचमी दिनेश।
Sambandh apne sahasr dash, Rishi Panchami Dinesh.
On Rishi Panchami, Lord Ganesh fulfills thousands of desires.

पूरण चालीसा भयो, मंगल मूर्ति गणेश॥
Pooran Chalisa bhayo, mangal moorti Ganesh.
Thus ends this Chalisa of the auspicious Lord Ganesha.