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

Introduction

• Shri Shani Chalisa is a 40-verse devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Shani Dev, the powerful deity who governs discipline, justice, karma, and patience.
•  Chanting this Chalisa helps reduce the effects of Shani Dosha, Sade Sati, and other malefic planetary influences.
•  Lord Shani is known to reward truth, hard work, and righteousness, while also teaching life lessons through trials.
•  Regular recitation brings relief from obstacles, career stability, mental peace, and protection from evil influences.
•  It is especially beneficial when recited on Saturdays, during Shani Sadhana, or while facing difficult karmic periods.
  

श्री शनि चालीसा 

जय गणेश गिरिजा सुवन, मंगल करण कृपाल।
दीनन के दुःख दूर करि, कीजै नाथ निहाल॥
Jai Ganesh Girija Suvan, Mangal Karan Kripal.
Deenan ke dukh door kari, Kijai Nath Nihal.
Hail to Ganesha, son of Girija (Parvati), remover of obstacles and giver of blessings. He removes the miseries of the poor and blesses them kindly.

जय जय श्री शनिदेव प्रभु, सुनहु विनय महाराज।
करहु कृपा हे रवि तनय, राखहु जन की लाज॥
Jai Jai Shri Shanidev Prabhu, Sunahu Vinay Maharaj.
Karahu Kripa Hey Ravi Tanay, Rakhahu Jan ki Laaj.
Victory to Lord Shani! O son of the Sun God, listen to this humble plea and protect the honor of your devotees.

॥ चौपाई ॥

जयति जयति शनिदेव दयाला। करत सदा भक्तन प्रतिपाला॥
Jayati Jayati Shanidev Dayala, Karat Sada Bhaktan Pratipala.
Victory to you, O merciful Lord Shani, who always protects your devotees.

 चारि भुजा, तनु श्याम विराजै। माथे रतन मुकुट छवि छाजै॥
Chari Bhuja, Tanu Shyam Virajai, Mathe Ratan Mukut Chhavi Chhajai.
You have four arms, a dark complexion, and your head is adorned with a shining gem-studded crown.
परम विशाल मनोहर भाला। टेढ़ी दृष्टि भृकुटि विकराला॥
Param Vishal Manohar Bhala, Tedhi Drishti Bhrikuti Vikarala.
Your grand forehead is beautiful, yet your sideways glance and curved brow are fearsome.
कुण्डल श्रवण चमाचम चमके। हिये माल मुक्तन मणि दमके॥
Kundal Shravan Chamacham Chamke, Hiye Mal Muktan Mani Damke.
Your earrings shine brightly, and a necklace of pearls glitters on your chest.
कर में गदा त्रिशूल कुठारा। पल बिच करैं अरिहिं संहारा॥
Kar Mein Gada Trishool Kuthara, Pal Bich Karain Arihin Sanhara.
You hold a mace, trident, and axe — weapons that destroy enemies instantly.
पिंगल, कृष्णों, छाया नन्दन। यम, कोणस्थ, रौद्र, दुःख भंजन॥
Pingal, Krishno, Chhaya Nandan, Yam, Konastha, Raudra, Dukh Bhanjan.
You are known by many names—Pingal, Krishna, son of Chhaya, Yama, Konastha, Raudra, destroyer of sorrow.
सौरी, मन्द, शनि, दशनामा। भानु पुत्र पूजहिं सब कामा॥
Sauri, Mand, Shani, Dash Nama, Bhanu Putra Pujahin Sab Kaama.
You are also called Sauri, Mand, and Shani; you are the son of the Sun God and fulfill all wishes of your devotees.
जा पर प्रभु प्रसन्न है जाहीं। रंकहुँ राव करैं क्षण माहीं॥
Ja Par Prabhu Prasann Hai Jahi, Rankahun Raav Karain Kshan Maahi.
One upon whom you are pleased can become a king from a pauper in an instant.
पर्वतहू तृण होई निहारत। तृणहू को पर्वत करि डारत॥
Parvatahu Trin Hoi Niharata, Trinahu Ko Parvat Kari Darata.
You can turn mountains into blades of grass and vice versa with your glance.
राज मिलत वन रामहिं दीन्हो। कैकेइहुं की मति हरि लीन्हो॥
Raj Milat Van Ramahi Dinho, Kaikeyi-hun Ki Mati Hari Linho.
It was your influence that made Lord Ram lose his kingdom and Kaikeyi lose her wisdom.

बनहूं में मृग कपट दिखाई। मातु जानकी गयी चुराई॥
Banahun Mein Mrig Kapat Dikhai, Matu Janaki Gayi Churai.
You created the illusion of a golden deer in the forest, causing Sita to be abducted.

लखनहिं शक्ति विकल करिडारा। मचिगा दल में हाहाकारा॥
Lakhanahi Shakti Vikal Karidara, Machiga Dal Mein Haahakaara.
You caused Lakshman to faint by Shakti, throwing the monkey army into chaos.

रावण की गति मति बौराई। रामचन्द्र सों बैर बढ़ाई॥
Ravan Ki Gati Mati Baurai, Ramchandra Son Bair Badhai.
You confused Ravana's mind and made him wage war against Lord Ram.

दियो कीट करि कंचन लंका। बजि बजरंग बीर की डंका॥
Diyo Keet Kari Kanchan Lanka, Baji Bajrang Veer Ki Danka.
You turned golden Lanka into ashes, as Hanuman’s valor resounded.

नृप विक्रम पर तुहि पगु धारा। चित्र मयूर निगलि गै हारा॥
Nrip Vikram Par Tuhi Pagu Dhaara, Chitra Mayur Nigli Gai Haara.
When you cast your foot on King Vikram, even his enchanted peacock was swallowed.

हार नौलाखा लाग्यो चोरी। हाथ पैर डरवायो तोरी॥
Haar Naulakha Lagyo Chori, Haath Pair Darvayo Tori.
The royal necklace worth nine lakhs was seen as stolen, and you bound his hands and feet.

भारी दशा निकृष्ट दिखायो। तेलिहिं घर कोल्हू चलवायो॥
Bhaari Dasha Nikrisht Dikhayo, Telihin Ghar Kolhu Chalvayo.
Your harsh phase caused him to run an oil press in a house like a servant.

विनय राग दीपक महँ कीन्हों। तब प्रसन्न प्रभु है सुख दीन्हों॥
Vinay Raag Deepak Mahin Keenho, Tab Prasann Prabhu Hai Sukh Deenho.
When he sang Raag Deepak in your honor, you were pleased and blessed him with joy.

हरिश्चन्द्र नृप नारि बिकानी। आपहुँ भरे डोम घर पानी॥
Harishchandra Nrip Naari Bikani, Aapahun Bhare Dom Ghar Pani.
Even King Harishchandra had to sell his wife and fetch water at a lowly man’s house.

तैसे नल पर दशा सिरानी। भूँजी-मीन कूद गयी पानी॥
Taise Nal Par Dasha Sirani, Bhoojee-Mean Kood Gayi Pani.
Similar was the fate of King Nala, whose cooked fish jumped back into water due to your influence.

श्री शंकरहि गहयो जब जाई। पार्वती को सती कराई॥
Shri Shankarahin Gahyo Jab Jaai, Parvati Ko Sati Karaai.
You even affected Lord Shiva, causing Parvati to immolate herself.

तनिक विलोकत ही करि रीसा। नभ उड़ि गयो गौरिसुत सीसा॥
Tanik Vilokat Hi Kari Reesa, Nabh Udi Gayo Gaurisut Seesa.
With a mere glance from you, Lord Shiva's son’s (Ganesh’s) head flew into the sky.

पाण्डव पर भै दशा तुम्हारी। बची द्रौपदी होति उघारी॥
Pandav Par Bhai Dasha Tumhari, Bachi Draupadi Hoti Ughaari.
When your phase affected the Pandavas, even Draupadi was nearly disrobed.

कौरव के भी गति मति मारयो। युद्ध महाभारत करि डारयो॥
Kaurav Ke Bhi Gati Mati Maaryo, Yuddh Mahabharat Kari Daarayo.
You corrupted the wisdom of the Kauravas, resulting in the great Mahabharat war.

रवि कहं मुख महं धरि तत्काला। लेकर कूदि परयो पाताला॥
Ravi Kahan Mukh Maham Dhari Tatkaala, Lekar Koodi Parayo Pataala.
You once swallowed the Sun into your mouth and jumped into the underworld instantly.

शेष देव-लखि विनती लाई। रवि को मुख ते दियो छुड़ाई॥
Shesh Dev-Lakhi Vinati Laai, Ravi Ko Mukh Te Diyo Chhudai.
Only after the gods begged you, did you release the Sun from your mouth.

वाहन प्रभु के सात सुजाना। हय दिग्ज गर्दभ मृग स्वाना॥
Vaahan Prabhu Ke Saat Sujana, Hay Digj Gardabh Mrig Svaana.
Your seven vehicles are famous—horse, elephant, donkey, deer, and dog, etc.

जम्बुक सिंह आदि नख धारी। सो फल ज्योतिष कहत पुकारी॥
Jambuk Singh Aadi Nakh Dhaari, So Phal Jyotish Kahat Pukaari.
The jackal and lion are also your mounts—astrologers interpret their results accordingly.

गज वाहन लक्ष्मी गृह आवैं। हय ते सुख सम्पत्ति उपजावै॥
Gaj Vaahan Lakshmi Grih Aavein, Hay Te Sukh Sampatti Upjavein.
When you come on an elephant, wealth arrives; on a horse, happiness and success increase.

गर्दभ हानि करै बहु काजा। सिंह सिद्धकर राज समाजा॥
Gardabh Haani Karai Bahu Kaaja, Singh Siddhkar Raaj Samaaja.
The donkey brings destruction; the lion grants success in royal matters.

जम्बुक बुद्धि नष्ट कर डारै। मृग दे कष्ट प्राण संहारै॥
Jambuk Buddhi Nasht Kar Daare, Mrig De Kasht Pran Sanhaare.
The jackal ruins the intellect, and the deer brings severe mental distress.

जब आवहिं प्रभु स्वान सवारी। चोरी आदि होय डर भारी॥
Jab Aavahin Prabhu Svaan Savaari, Chori Aadi Hoy Dar Bhaari.
When you arrive riding a dog, thefts and other dangers increase.

तैसहि चारि चरण यह नामा। स्वर्ण लौह चाँजी अरु तामा॥
Taisahi Chaar Charan Yah Naama, Swarn Lauh Chaanji Aru Taama.
You also affect four legs (phases): gold, iron, silver, and copper.

लौह चरण पर जब प्रभु आवैं। धन जन सम्पत्ति नष्ट करावै॥
Lauh Charan Par Jab Prabhu Aavain, Dhan Jan Sampatti Nasht Karavain.
If you arrive in your iron phase, all wealth, people, and prosperity are destroyed.

समता ताम्र रजत शुभकारी। स्वर्ण सर्वसुख मंगल कारी॥
Samta Taamra Rajat Shubhkari, Swarn Sarvasukh Mangal Kaari.
Copper and silver phases are favorable; golden phase brings complete happiness and auspiciousness.

जो यह शनि चरित्र नित गावै। कबहुं न दशा निकृष्ट सतावै॥
Jo Yah Shani Charitra Nit Gaavai, Kabahun Na Dasha Nikrisht Sataavai.
He who recites this Shani Chalisa daily is never troubled by harsh planetary phases.

अदभुत नाथ दिखावैं लीला। करैं शत्रु के नशि बलि ढीला॥
Adbhut Nath Dikhavein Leela, Karain Shatru Ke Nashi Bali Dheela.
O amazing Lord! You show divine plays and weaken the strength of enemies.

जो पण्डित सुयोग्य बुलवाई। विधिवत शनि ग्रह शान्ति कराई॥
Jo Pandit Suyogya Bulvaai, Vidhivat Shani Grah Shaanti Karaai.
Whoever invites a qualified priest and properly performs Shani Shanti Pooja…

पीपल जल शनि दिवस चढ़ावत। दीप दान दै बहु सुख पावत॥
Peepal Jal Shani Divas Chadhaavat, Deep Daan Dey Bahu Sukh Paavat.
...offers water to the Peepal tree on Saturdays and donates oil lamps—receives immense joy.

कहत राम सुन्दर प्रभु दासा। शनि सुमिरत सुख होत प्रकाशा॥
Kahat Ram Sundar Prabhu Daasa, Shani Sumirat Sukh Hot Prakaasha.
Says devotee Ram Sundar: remembering Lord Shani brings happiness and divine light.

॥ समापन दोहा ॥

पाठ शनिश्चर देव को, कीन्हों विमल तैयार।
करत पाठ चालीस दिन, हो भवसागर पार॥
Paath Shanichar Dev Ko, Keenho Vimal Tayaar.
Karat Paath Chalees Din, Ho Bhavsagar Paar.

 This Chalisa is sacred and pure—recite it for forty days to cross the ocean of worldly existence.