Tulasi Chalisa, Tulasi Mata Chalisa
Tulasi Chalisa, Tulasi Mata Chalisa
Jai Jai Tulasi Bhagavati Satyavati
|| dohA ||
jaya jaya tulasI bhagavatI,
satyavatI sukhadAnI|
namo namo hari preyasI,
zrI vRndA guna khAnI||
zrI hari zIza birajinI,
dehu amara vara amba|
janahita he vRndAvanI,
aba na karahu vilamba||
|| caupAI ||
dhanya dhanya zrI tulasI mAtA|
mahimA agama sadA zruti gAtA||
hari ke prANahu se tuma pyArI|
harIhI~ hetu kInho tapa bhArI||
jaba prasanna hai darzana dInhyo|
taba kara jorI vinaya usa kInhyo||
he bhagavanta kanta mama hohU|
dIna jAnI jani chADAhU chohu||
sunI lakSmI tulasI kI bAnI|
dInho zrApa kadha para AnI||
usa ayogya vara mAMgana hArI|
hohU viTapa tuma jaDa़ tanu dhArI||
sunI tulasI hI~ zrapyo tehiM ThAmA|
karahu vAsa tuhU nIcana dhAmA||
diyo vacana hari taba tatkAlA|
sunahu sumukhI jani hohU bihAlA||
samaya pAI vhau rau pAtI torA|
pujihau Asa vacana sata morA||
taba gokula maha gopa sudAmA|
tAsu bhaI tulasI tU bAmA||
kRSNa rAsa lIlA ke mAhI|
rAdhe zakyo prema lakhI nAhI||
diyo zrApa tulasiha tatkAlA|
nara lokahI tuma janmahu bAlA||
yo gopa vaha dAnava rAjA|
zaGkha cuDa nAmaka zira tAjA||
tulasI bhaI tAsu kI nArI|
parama satI guNa rUpa agArI||
asa dvai kalpa bIta jaba gayaU|
kalpa tRtIya janma taba bhayaU||
vRndA nAma bhayo tulasI ko|
asura jalandhara nAma pati ko||
kari ati dvanda atula baladhAmA|
lInhA zaMkara se saMgrAma||
jaba nija sainya sahita ziva hAre|
marahI na taba hara harihI pukAre||
pativratA vRndA thI nArI|
koU na sake patihi saMhArI||
taba jalandhara hI bheSa banAI|
vRndA Dhiga hari pahucyo jAI||
ziva hita lahI kari kapaTa prasaMgA|
kiyo satItva dharma tohI bhaMgA||
bhayo jalandhara kara saMhArA|
sunI ura zoka upArA||
tihI kSaNa diyo kapaTa hari TArI|
lakhI vRndA duHkha girA ucArI||
jalandhara jasa hatyo abhItA|
soI rAvana tasa harihI sItA||
asa prastara sama hRdaya tumhArA|
dharma khaNDI mama patihi saMhArA||
yahI kAraNa lahI zrApa hamArA|
hove tanu pASANa tumhArA||
sunI hari turatahi vacana ucAre|
diyo zrApa binA vicAre||
lakhyo na nija karatUtI pati ko|
chalana cahyo jaba pAravatI ko||
jaDa़mati tuhu asa ho jaDa़rUpA|
jaga maha tulasI viTapa anUpA||
dhagva rUpa hama zAligrAmA|
nadI gaNDakI bIca lalAmA||
jo tulasI dala hamahI caDha़ ihaiM|
saba sukha bhogI parama pada paIhai||
binu tulasI hari jalata zarIrA|
atizaya uThata zIza ura pIrA||
jo tulasI dala hari zira dhArata|
so sahasra ghaTa amRta DArata||
tulasI hari mana raJjanI hArI|
roga doSa duHkha bhaMjanI hArI||
prema sahita hari bhajana nirantara|
tulasI rAdhA meM nAhI antara||
vyanjana ho chappanahu prakArA|
binu tulasI dala na harIhi pyArA||
sakala tIrtha tulasI taru chAhI|
lahata mukti jana saMzaya nAhI||
kavi sundara ika hari guNa gAvata|
tulasihi nikaTa sahasaguNa pAvata||
basata nikaTa durbAsA dhAmA|
jo prayAsa te pUrva lalAmA||
pATha karahi jo nita nara nArI|
hohI sukha bhASahi tripurArI||
|| dohA ||
tulasI cAlIsA paDha़hI,
tulasI taru graha dhArI|
dIpadAna kari putra phala,
pAvahI bandhyahu nArI||
sakala duHkha daridra hari,
hAra hvai parama prasanna|
Aziya dhana jana laDa़hi,
graha basahI pUrNA atra||
lAhI abhimata phala jagata,
maha lAhI pUrNa saba kAma|
jeI dala arpahI tulasI taMha,
sahasa basahI harIrAma||
tulasI mahimA nAma lakha,
tulasI sUta sukharAma|
mAnasa cAlIsa racyo,
jaga mahaM tulasIdAsa||
About This Stotram
Tulasi Chalisa, Tulasi Mata Chalisa
Sanskrit Title: Jai Jai Tulasi Bhagavati Satyavati
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
The Tulasi Chalisa holds immense spiritual significance in Hinduism due to the divine status of the Tulasi plant. Tulasi is revered as Vrinda, the consort of Lord Vishnu, and is considered a living embodiment of Goddess Lakshmi. The Chalisa is a devotional hymn that extols the virtues, divine powers, and auspiciousness of Tulasi Mata. Reciting it is believed to purify the mind and soul, remove obstacles, and attract divine blessings. It is a way for devotees to express their devotion and seek the grace of both Tulasi Mata and Lord Vishnu, who is said to be pleased by the offering of Tulasi leaves. The Chalisa format, with its rhyming couplets and repetitive structure, makes it easy to memorize and chant, fostering a deep connection with the divine.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Tulasi |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Chalisa |
| Category | Stotram |
| Number of Verses | 8 |
| Origin | The origin of the Tulasi Chalisa is not directly traceable to a specific ancient scripture like the Vedas or Upanishads. It is a devotional composition that has emerged from the popular tradition of Bhakti literature in India, likely composed during the medieval period or later, when the worship of deities through 'Chalisa' format became widespread. Chalisas are typically composed in vernacular languages and are intended for easy recitation by devotees. The specific context of its composition is the immense reverence and love for the sacred Tulasi plant, which is considered a manifestation of Goddess Lakshmi and a beloved of Lord Vishnu. It is believed to have been composed by a devotee of Tulasi Mata, aiming to glorify her and invoke her blessings. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Removes sins and negative karma
- Grants good health and longevity
- Fulfills desires and wishes
- Brings peace and prosperity
- Attains the grace of Lord Vishnu
Best Time to Recite
Morning, Evening, Daily, During Tulasi Puja, Festivals like Kartik Maas, Vaikuntha Ekadashi, Janmashtami
Historical Context
The tradition of composing 'Chalisas' (hymns consisting of 40 verses, though the number can vary) gained prominence in medieval India, particularly from the 15th century onwards. These compositions were often in vernacular languages like Hindi, making them accessible to a wider audience. The Tulasi Chalisa is a product of this devotional movement, reflecting the deep-rooted worship of the Tulasi plant in Hindu households. While the exact author and date of composition are unknown, its widespread popularity suggests it was composed by a devout follower of Tulasi Mata, aiming to create a devotional text that could be easily recited and understood. The verses themselves, like the opening 'Jai Jai Tulasi Bhagavati Satyavati', indicate a tradition that reveres Tulasi as a divine mother and a source of truth and auspiciousness.
Alternate Names
- Tulasi Mata Chalisa
- Shri Tulsi Chalisa
Related Stotrams
- Shri Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram
- Lakshmi Ashtakam
- Kanaka Dhara Stotram