Lord Ganesha, also known as Vighnaharta (remover of obstacles) and Ganapati, is one of the most worshipped deities in Hinduism. Devotees turn to him for wisdom, success, and protection before starting any new endeavor. The Shree Ganesh Chalisa is a devotional hymn that glorifies Lord Ganesha’s qualities, strength, and divine powers.
Reciting the Ganesh Chalisa is believed to remove obstacles, bring peace, and enhance spiritual growth. Here, we provide the full lyrics in English transliteration, along with explanations for better understanding.
What is Shree Ganesh Chalisa?
The Ganesh Chalisa is a forty-verse prayer composed in praise of Lord Ganesha. Written in Hindi or Awadhi, it extols Ganesha’s wisdom, benevolence, and divine attributes. Chanting the Chalisa daily invokes Lord Ganesha’s blessings for success, courage, and protection.
Vakratunda Mahakaya Surya Koti Sama Prabha
Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva Karyesu Sarvada.
Jaya Ganapati Sadhguna Sadana, Kavi Vara Badana Kripaala।
Vighna Harana Mangala Karana, Jaya Jaya Girija Laala॥
Jaya Jaya Jaya Ganapati Gan Raaju। Mangala Bharana Karana Shubha Kaju॥ (x2)
Jaya Gajabadana Sadana Sukhadaataa। Vishva Vinaayaka Buddhi Vidhaata॥
Vishva Vinaayaka Buddhi Vidhaata॥
Vakra Tunda Shuchi Shunda Suhavana। Tilaka Tripunda Bhaala Mana Bhavana॥
Raajata Mani Muktana Ura Maala। Svarna Mukuta Shira Nayana Vishala॥
Svarna Mukuta Shira Nayana Vishala॥
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Jaya Jaya Jaya Ganapati Gan Raaju। Mangala Bharana Karana Shubha Kaju॥ (x2)
Om Gan Ganpatay Namah!! (x2)
Pustak Paani Kuthaara Trisoolam। Modaka Bhoga Sugandhit Phoolam॥ (x2)
Sundara Pitaambara Tana Saajita। Charana Paduka Muni Mana Raajita॥
Charana Paduka Muni Mana Raajita॥
Dhani Shiva Suvana Shadaanana Bhraata। Gauri Lalana Vishva-Vidhaata॥
Riddhi Siddhi Tava Chanvara Sudhaare। Mushaka Vaahana Sohata Dvaare॥
Mushaka Vaahana Sohata Dvaare॥
Jaya Jaya Jaya Ganapati Gan Raaju। Mangala Bharana Karana Shubha Kaju॥ (x2)
Om Gan Ganpatay Namah!! (x2)
Kahaun Janma Shubha Kathaa Tumhari। Ati Shuchi Paavan Mangala Kaari॥ (x2)
Eka Samaya Giriraaj Kumaari। Putra Hetu Tapa Kinha Bhaari॥
Putra Hetu Tapa Kinha Bhaari॥
Bhayo Yagya Jaba Poorna Anoopa। Taba Pahunchyo Tuma Dhari Dvija Roopa॥
Atithi Jaani Kai Gauri Sukhaari। Bahuvidhi Sevaa Kari Tumhaari॥
Bahuvidhi Sevaa Kari Tumhaari॥
Jaya Jaya Jaya Ganapati Gan Raaju। Mangala Bharana Karana Shubha Kaju॥ (x2)
Om Gan Ganpatay Namah!! (x2)
Ati Prasanna Hvai Tuma Vara Dinha। Maatu Putra Hita Jo Tapa Kinha॥ (x2)
Milahi Putra Tuhi Buddhi Vishaala। Binaa Garbha Dhaarana Yahi Kaala॥
Binaa Garbha Dhaarana Yahi Kaala॥
Gananaayaka, Guna Gyaana Nidhaana। Poojita Prathama Roopa Bhagavana॥
Asa Kahi Antardhyaana Roopa Hvai। Palana Para Baalaka Svaroopa Hvai॥
Palana Para Baalaka Svaroopa Hvai॥
Jaya Jaya Jaya Ganapati Gan Raaju। Mangala Bharana Karana Shubha Kaju॥ (x2)
Om Gan Ganpatay Namah!! (x2)
Bani Shishu Rudana Jabahi Tuma Thaana। Lakhi Mukha Sukha Nahin Gauri Samaan॥ (x2)
Sakala Magana, Sukha Mangala Gaavahin। Nabha Te Surana Sumana Varshaavahin॥
Nabha Te Surana Sumana Varshaavahin॥
Shambhu Uma, Bahu Dana Lutavahin। Sura Munijana, Suta Dekhana Aavahin॥
Lakhi Ati Aananda Mangala Saaja। Dekhana Bhi Aaye Shani Raaja॥
Dekhana Bhi Aaye Shani Raaja॥
Jaya Jaya Jaya Ganapati Gan Raaju। Mangala Bharana Karana Shubha Kaju॥ (x2)
Om Gan Ganpatay Namah!! (x2)
Nija Avaguna Guni Shani Mana Maahin। Baalaka, Dekhan Chaahata Naahin॥ (x2)
Giraja Kachhu Mana Bheda Badhaayo। Utsava Mora Na Shani Tuhi Bhaayo॥
Utsava Mora Na Shani Tuhi Bhaayo॥
Kahana Lage Shani, Mana Sakuchaai। Kaa Karihau, Shishu Mohi Dikhaai॥
Nahin Vishvasa, Uma Ur Bhayau, Shani So Balaka Dekhana Kahyau। ॥
Shani So Balaka Dekhana Kahyau। ॥
Jaya Jaya Jaya Ganapati Gan Raaju। Mangala Bharana Karana Shubha Kaju॥ (x2)
Om Gan Ganpatay Namah!! (x2)
Padatahin, Shani Driga Kona Prakasha। Balaka Shira Udi Gayo Aakaasha॥ (x2)
Giraja Girin Vikala Hvai Dharani। So Dukha Dasha Gayo Nahin Varani॥
So Dukha Dasha Gayo Nahin Varani॥
Haahaakaara Machyo Kailaasha। Shani Kinhyon Lakhi Suta Ka Nasha॥
Turata Garuda Chadhi Vishnu Sidhaaye। Kaati Chakra So Gaja Shira Laaye॥
Kaati Chakra So Gaja Shira Laaye॥
Jaya Jaya Jaya Ganapati Gan Raaju। Mangala Bharana Karana Shubha Kaju॥ (x2)
Om Gan Ganpatay Namah!! (x2)
Baalaka Ke Dhada Upara Dhaarayo। Praana, Mantra Padha Shankara Darayo॥ (x2)
Naama ‘Ganesha’ Shambhu Taba Kinhe। Prathama Poojya Buddhi Nidhi, Vara Dinhe॥
Prathama Poojya Buddhi Nidhi, Vara Dinhe॥
Buddhi Pariksha Jaba Shiva Kinha। Prithvi Kar Pradakshina Linha॥
Chale Shadanana, Bahrami Bhulayi। Rachi Baitha Tuma Buddhi Upaai॥
Rachi Baitha Tuma Buddhi Upaai॥
Jaya Jaya Jaya Ganapati Gan Raaju। Mangala Bharana Karana Shubha Kaju॥ (x2)
Om Gan Ganpatay Namah!! (x2)
Charana Maatu-Pitu Ke Dhara Linhen। Tinake Saata Pradakshina Kinhen॥ (x2)
Dhani Ganesha, Kahi Shiva Hiye Harashe। Nabha Te Surana Sumana Bahu Barase॥
Nabha Te Surana Sumana Bahu Barase॥
Tumhari Mahima Buddhi Badaye। Shesha Sahasa Mukha Sakai Na Gaai॥
Mein Mati Hina Malina Dukhaari। Karahun Kauna Vidhi Vinaya Tumhaari॥
Karahun Kauna Vidhi Vinaya Tumhaari॥
Jaya Jaya Jaya Ganapati Gan Raaju। Mangala Bharana Karana Shubha Kaju॥ (x2)
Om Gan Ganpatay Namah!! (x2)
Bhajata ‘Raamasundara’ Prabhudaasa। Lakha Prayaga, Kakara, Durvasa॥ (x2)
Aba Prabhu Daya Dina Para Kijai। Apani Bhakti Shakti Kuchhu Dijai॥
Apani Bhakti Shakti Kuchhu Dijai॥
Jaya Jaya Jaya Ganapati Gan Raaju। Mangala Bharana Karana Shubha Kaju॥
Jaya Gajabadana Sadana Sukhadaataa। Vishva Vinaayaka Buddhi Vidhaata॥
Vishva Vinaayaka Buddhi Vidhaata॥
Jaya Jaya Jaya Ganapati Gan Raaju। Mangala Bharana Karana Shubha Kaju॥ (x4)
Om Gan Ganpatay Namah!! (x5)
Shri Ganesh Yah Chalisa, Path Karai Dhari Dhyan।
Nit Nav Mangal Gruha Bashe, Lahi Jagat Sanman॥
Sambandh Apne Sahastra Dash, Rishi Panchami Dinesh।
Puran Chalisa Bhayo, Mangal Murti Ganesha॥
Mangal Murti Ganesha॥
Om Gan Ganpatay Namah!! (x12).
Meaning and Significance of Ganesh Chalisa
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Remover of Obstacles: Chanting the Ganesh Chalisa clears mental, emotional, and material obstacles.
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Bringer of Wisdom: Lord Ganesha blesses devotees with intellect, clarity, and decision-making skills.
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Promotes Devotion and Faith: Regular recitation strengthens bhakti (devotion) and spiritual awareness.
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Enhances Prosperity and Success: Businessmen, students, and professionals often recite it to attract success.
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Protection from Negativity: The Chalisa invokes divine protection against fear, anxiety, and evil influences.
How to Recite Shree Ganesh Chalisa
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Timing: Early morning or evening is considered ideal.
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Place: Sit in a clean space, preferably near a Ganesha idol or image.
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Offerings: Light a lamp, offer flowers, incense, and fruits.
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Method: Chant with devotion and concentration. Understanding the meaning of each verse enhances its spiritual impact.
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Consistency: Daily recitation of 1-3 times is recommended for maximum benefits.
Why Shree Ganesh Chalisa is Important
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It is believed that starting any new venture or ritual after reciting the Ganesh Chalisa ensures success.
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It develops patience, focus, and positivity in the mind.
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The Chalisa preserves the spiritual and cultural heritage of devotion to Lord Ganesha.
Conclusion
The Shree Ganesh Chalisa is more than just a hymn; it is a powerful devotional tool that connects devotees with Lord Ganesha’s wisdom, courage, and blessings. Reciting it daily brings peace, removes obstacles, and inspires confidence in life.
Whether you are a devotee seeking spiritual growth, protection, or success, the Ganesh Chalisa is a timeless prayer that enriches both the soul and mind.
