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

Introduction

• Goddess of Supreme Power and Beauty
  Lalita Devi is the embodiment of divine beauty, grace, and energy — also known as Tripura Sundari, the Queen of the Three Worlds. She is worshipped by gods, sages, and yogis alike.
• Destroyer of Evil and Protector of Devotees
  She vanquishes demons like Bhandasura and protects her devotees from every kind of sorrow, fear, and misfortune. Those who seek her refuge are never left helpless.
• Manifestation of Ten Mahavidyas and Shakti
  She embodies all ten Mahavidyas (forms of divine wisdom) and manifests as the essence of Kundalini, Siddhi, and spiritual awakening — the power that activates the inner chakras and grants yogic powers.
• Giver of Worldly and Spiritual Blessings
  Lalita bestows prosperity, health, children, wisdom, and liberation. Even the poor become prosperous through her grace, and the childless receive the joy of offspring.
• Powerful Remedy Through Devotion and Recitation
  Regular recitation of Lalita Chalisa, especially 21 times with faith, removes all difficulties. It grants desired results, mental peace, and divine favor in every endeavor.
  
  

 ललिता चालीसा 

चौपाई 

जयति जयति जय ललिते माता। तव गुण महिमा है विख्याता॥
Jayati Jayati Jay Lalite Maata, Tav Gun Mahima Hai Vikhyaata.
Victory to you, O Mother Lalita! Your virtues and glory are renowned everywhere.

तू सुन्दरी, त्रिपुरेश्वरी देवी। सुर नर मुनि तेरे पद सेवी॥
Tu Sundari, Tripureshwari Devi, Sur Nar Muni Tere Pad Sevi.
You are the beautiful Tripureshwari Devi; gods, humans, and sages all serve at your feet.

तू कल्याणी, कष्ट निवारिणी। तू सुख दायिनी, विपदा हारिणी॥
Tu Kalyani, Kasht Nivaarini, Tu Sukh Dayini, Vipda Haarini.
You are the auspicious one who removes suffering, giver of happiness, and destroyer of troubles.

मोह विनाशिनी, दैत्य नाशिनी। भक्त भाविनी, ज्योति प्रकाशिनी॥
Moh Vinaashini, Daitya Naashini, Bhakt Bhaavini, Jyoti Prakaashini.
Destroyer of illusion and demons, you are moved by devotion and radiate divine light.

आदि शक्ति, श्री विद्या रूपा। चक्र स्वामिनी, देह अनूपा॥
Aadi Shakti, Shri Vidya Roopa, Chakra Swamini, Deh Anupa.
You are the primal power, the embodiment of Shri Vidya, the queen of Chakras, and of matchless beauty.

हृदय निवासिनी-भक्त तारिणी। नाना कष्ट विपति दल हारिणी॥
Hriday Nivaasini-Bhakt Taarini, Naana Kasht Vipatti Dal Haarini.
Dwelling in the heart, you uplift your devotees and destroy all kinds of afflictions.

दश विद्या है रूप तुम्हारा। श्री चन्द्रेश्वरी नैमिष प्यारा॥
Dash Vidya Hai Roop Tumhaara, Shri Chandreshwari Naimish Pyaara.
You manifest as the ten Mahavidyas, and as Chandreshwari, you are beloved of Naimisharanya.

धूमा, बगला, भैरवी, तारा। भुवनेश्वरी, कमला, विस्तारा॥
Dhoomaa, Bagla, Bhairavi, Taara, Bhuvaneshwari, Kamala, Vistara.
You appear as Dhoomavati, Bagalamukhi, Bhairavi, Tara, Bhuvaneshwari, and Kamala — each an expansion of you.

षोडशी, छिन्न्मस्ता, मातंगी। ललितेशक्ति तुम्हारी संगी॥
Shodashi, Chhinnamasta, Matangi, Laliteshakti Tumhari Sangi.
As Shodashi, Chhinnamasta, and Matangi, your powers always accompany Lalita Shakti.

ललिते तुम हो ज्योतित भाला। भक्त जनों का काम संभाला॥
Lalite Tum Ho Jyotit Bhaala, Bhakt Janon Ka Kaam Sambhaala.
O Lalita, your forehead radiates brilliance; you always support and fulfill your devotees’ desires.

भारी संकट जब-जब आये। उनसे तुमने भक्त बचाए॥
Bhaari Sankat Jab-Jab Aaye, Unse Tumne Bhakt Bachaaye.
Whenever great troubles arise, you save your devotees from them.

जिसने कृपा तुम्हारी पायी। उसकी सब विधि से बन आयी॥
Jisne Kripa Tumhari Paayi, Uski Sab Vidhi Se Ban Aayi.
Whoever receives your grace, all their tasks get completed effortlessly.

संकट दूर करो माँ भारी। भक्त जनों को आस तुम्हारी॥
Sankat Door Karo Maa Bhaari, Bhakt Janon Ko Aas Tumhari.
O Mother, remove the heavy distress; your devotees place all hope in you.

त्रिपुरेश्वरी, शैलजा, भवानी। जय जय जय शिव की महारानी॥
Tripureshwari, Shailja, Bhawani, Jai Jai Jai Shiv Ki Maharani.
O Tripureshwari, daughter of the mountains, Bhavani — victory to you, Queen of Lord Shiva!

योग सिद्दि पावें सब योगी। भोगें भोग महा सुख भोगी॥
Yog Siddhi Paaven Sab Yogi, Bhogen Bhog Maha Sukh Bhogi.
Yogis attain spiritual powers through you, and even those enjoying material life attain supreme pleasure.

कृपा तुम्हारी पाके माता। जीवन सुखमय है बन जाता॥
Kripa Tumhari Paake Maata, Jeevan Sukhmaya Hai Ban Jaata.
O Mother, with your grace, life becomes blissful and joyous.

दुखियों को तुमने अपनाया। महा मूढ़ जो शरण न आया॥
Dukhiyon Ko Tumne Apnaaya, Maha Mūdh Jo Sharan Na Aaya.
You embrace the suffering, except those most deluded who never seek your shelter.

तुमने जिसकी ओर निहारा। मिली उसे सम्पत्ति, सुख सारा॥
Tumne Jiski Aur Nihara, Mili Use Sampatti, Sukh Saara.
Whomever you cast your glance upon, gains wealth, joy, and all kinds of blessings.

आदि शक्ति जय त्रिपुर प्यारी। महाशक्ति जय जय, भय हारी॥
Aadi Shakti Jai Tripur Pyaari, Mahashakti Jai Jai, Bhay Haari.
Victory to you, Primal Power and beloved of Tripura! O great Shakti, destroyer of fear — victory to you!

कुल योगिनी, कुण्डलिनी रूपा। लीला ललिते करें अनूपा॥
Kul Yogini, Kundalini Roopa, Leela Lalite Karen Anupa.
You are the supreme Yogini and Kundalini form, O Lalita — your divine play is unmatched.

महा-महेश्वरी, महा शक्ति दे। त्रिपुर-सुन्दरी सदा भक्ति दे॥
Maha-Maheshwari, Maha Shakti De, Tripur-Sundari Sada Bhakti De.
O Great Goddess of Shiva, give us divine power and devotion to you, O Tripura Sundari.

महा महा-नन्दे कल्याणी। मूकों को देती हो वाणी॥
Maha Maha-Nande Kalyani, Mookon Ko Deti Ho Vaani.
O supremely blissful and auspicious one, you grant speech even to the mute.

इच्छा-ज्ञान-क्रिया का भागी। होता तब सेवा अनुरागी॥
Ichha-Gyaan-Kriya Ka Bhaagi, Hota Tab Seva Anuraagi.
One who partakes in your will, knowledge, and action becomes lovingly devoted in your service.

जो ललिते तेरा गुण गावे। उसे न कोई कष्ट सतावे॥
Jo Lalite Tera Gun Gaave, Use Na Koi Kasht Sataave.
Whoever sings your glories, O Lalita, no sorrow can ever trouble them.

सर्व मंगले ज्वाला-मालिनी। तुम हो सर्व शक्ति संचालिनी॥
Sarv Mangale Jwala-Maalini, Tum Ho Sarv Shakti Sanchaalini.
You are the most auspicious flame-garlanded one, the controller of all powers.

आया माँ जो शरण तुम्हारी। विपदा हरी उसी की सारी॥
Aaya Maa Jo Sharan Tumhari, Vipda Hari Usi Ki Saari.
Whoever comes to your shelter, O Mother, you remove all their troubles completely.

नामा कर्षिणी, चिन्ता कर्षिणी। सर्व मोहिनी सब सुख-वर्षिणी॥
Naama Karshini, Chinta Karshini, Sarv Mohini Sab Sukh-Varshini.
You attract even names and thoughts, enchant all, and shower happiness everywhere.

महिमा तव सब जग विख्याता। तुम हो दयामयी जग माता॥
Mahima Tav Sab Jag Vikhyaata, Tum Ho Dayamayi Jag Maata.
Your glory is famed throughout the world; you are the compassionate Mother of the universe.

सब सौभाग्य दायिनी ललिता। तुम हो सुखदा करुणा कलिता॥
Sab Saubhagya Dayini Lalita, Tum Ho Sukhda Karuna Kalita.
You bless all with good fortune, O Lalita — you are the giver of joy and full of compassion.

आनन्द, सुख, सम्पत्ति देती हो। कष्ट भयानक हर लेती हो॥
Anand, Sukh, Sampatti Deti Ho, Kasht Bhayank Har Leti Ho.
You grant bliss, prosperity, and pleasure, and take away all terrible sorrows.

मन से जो जन तुमको ध्यावे। वह तुरन्त मन वांछित पावे॥
Man Se Jo Jan Tumko Dhyaave, Vah Turant Man Vaanchhit Paave.
Whoever meditates on you sincerely attains their heart’s desire instantly.

लक्ष्मी, दुर्गा तुम हो काली। तुम्हीं शारदा चक्र-कपाली॥
Lakshmi, Durga Tum Ho Kaali, Tumhi Sharada Chakra-Kapaali.
You are Lakshmi, Durga, and Kali; you are also Sharada and Chakrapalini.

मूलाधार, निवासिनी जय जय। सहस्रार गामिनी माँ जय जय॥
Moolaadhaar Nivaasini Jai Jai, Sahasraar Gaamini Maa Jai Jai.
Victory to you, who resides in the Muladhara and reaches the Sahasrara chakra.

छः चक्रों को भेदने वाली। करती हो सबकी रखवाली॥
Chhah Chakron Ko Bhedne Wali, Karti Ho Sabki Rakhwali.
You pierce through all six chakras and protect all beings.

योगी, भोगी, क्रोधी, कामी। सब हैं सेवक सब अनुगामी॥
Yogi, Bhogi, Krodhi, Kaami, Sab Hain Sevak Sab Anugaami.
Yogis, enjoyers, the angry and the lustful — all serve and follow you.

सबको पार लगाती हो माँ। सब पर दया दिखाती हो माँ॥
Sabko Paar Lagaati Ho Maa, Sab Par Daya Dikhaati Ho Maa.
You help everyone cross this worldly ocean and show mercy to all.

हेमावती, उमा, ब्रह्माणी। भण्डासुर कि हृदय विदारिणी॥
Hemavati, Uma, Brahmaani, Bhandasur Ki Hriday Vidaarini.
You are Hemavati, Uma, and Brahmani — the slayer of the demon Bhandasura.

सर्व विपति हर, सर्वाधारे। तुमने कुटिल कुपंथी तारे॥
Sarv Vipati Har, Sarvaadhaare, Tumne Kutil Kupanthi Taare.
You are the remover of all troubles, support of all, and redeemer of the wicked.

चन्द्र-धारिणी, नैमिश्वासिनी। कृपा करो ललिते अधनाशिनी॥
Chandra-Dhaarini, Naimishwaasini, Kripa Karo Lalite Adhnaashini.
O moon-crested one, residing in Naimisha, bless us, O Lalita, destroyer of poverty.

भक्त जनों को दरस दिखाओ। संशय भय सब शीघ्र मिटाओ॥
Bhakt Janon Ko Daras Dikhaao, Sanshay Bhay Sab Sheeghra Mitaao.
Grant your vision to devotees and quickly dispel their doubts and fears.

दोहा 1

जो कोई पढ़े ललिता चालीसा। होवे सुख आनन्द अधीसा॥
Jo Koi Padhe Lalita Chalisa, Hove Sukh Anand Adheesa.
Whoever recites the Lalita Chalisa attains supreme joy and happiness.

दोहा 2

जिस पर कोई संकट आवे। पाठ करे संकट मिट जावे॥
Jis Par Koi Sankat Aave, Paath Kare Sankat Mit Jaave.
One who is in trouble — their miseries vanish by reading this Chalisa.

दोहा 3

ध्यान लगा पढ़े इक्कीस बारा। पूर्ण मनोरथ होवे सारा॥
Dhyaan Laga Padhe Ikkis Baara, Poorn Manorath Hove Saara.
One who reads this 21 times with focus will have all their wishes fulfilled.

दोहा 4

पुत्र-हीन संतति सुख पावे। निर्धन धनी बने गुण गावे॥
Putra-Heen Santati Sukh Paave, Nirdhan Dhani Bane Gun Gaave.
Childless people gain children; the poor become rich and sing your praises.

दोहा 5

इस विधि पाठ करे जो कोई। दुःख बन्धन छूटे सुख होई॥
Is Vidhi Paath Kare Jo Koi, Dukh Bandhan Chhoote Sukh Hoi.
Anyone who follows this method of recitation gets freedom from sorrow and bondage.

दोहा 6

जितेन्द्र चन्द्र भारतीय बतावें। पढ़ें चालीसा तो सुख पावें॥
Jitendra Chandra Bharatiya Bataaven, Padhen Chalisa To Sukh Paaven.
This Chalisa, composed by Jitendra Chandra Bharatiya, brings happiness to those who recite it.

दोहा 7

सबसे लघु उपाय यह जानो। सिद्ध होय मन में जो ठानो॥
Sabse Laghu Upaay Yah Jaano, Siddh Hoy Man Mein Jo Thaano.
Know this as the simplest method — whatever you resolve in your heart becomes successful.

दोहा 8 (समापन)

ललिते माँ अब कृपा करो, सिद्ध करो सब काम।
श्रद्धा से सिर नाय करे, करते तुम्हें प्रणाम॥
Lalite Maa Ab Kripa Karo, Siddh Karo Sab Kaam.
Shraddha Se Sir Naay Kare, Karte Tumhe Pranaam.
O Mother Lalita, now shower your grace, make all tasks successful — we bow to you with deep reverence.