Tulasi Chalisa, Tulasi Mata Chalisa
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,
shrI vRRindA guna khAnI||
shrI hari shIsha birajinI,
dehu amara vara amba|
janahita he vRRindAvanI,
aba na karahu vilamba||
|| chaupAI ||
dhanya dhanya shrI tulasI mAtA|
mahimA agama sadA shruti gAtA||
hari ke prANahu se tuma pyArI|
harIhI.N hetu kInho tapa bhArI||
jaba prasanna hai darshana dInhyo|
taba kara jorI vinaya usa kInhyo||
he bhagavanta kanta mama hohU|
dIna jAnI jani ChADAhU Chohu||
sunI lakShmI tulasI kI bAnI|
dInho shrApa kadha para AnI||
usa ayogya vara mAMgana hArI|
hohU viTapa tuma jaDa़ tanu dhArI||
sunI tulasI hI.N shrapyo tehiM ThAmA|
karahu vAsa tuhU nIchana dhAmA||
diyo vachana hari taba tatkAlA|
sunahu sumukhI jani hohU bihAlA||
samaya pAI vhau rau pAtI torA|
pujihau Asa vachana sata morA||
taba gokula maha gopa sudAmA|
tAsu bhaI tulasI tU bAmA||
kRRiShNa rAsa lIlA ke mAhI|
rAdhe shakyo prema lakhI nAhI||
diyo shrApa tulasiha tatkAlA|
nara lokahI tuma janmahu bAlA||
yo gopa vaha dAnava rAjA|
sha~Nkha chuDa nAmaka shira tAjA||
tulasI bhaI tAsu kI nArI|
parama satI guNa rUpa agArI||
asa dvai kalpa bIta jaba gayaU|
kalpa tRRitIya janma taba bhayaU||
vRRindA nAma bhayo tulasI ko|
asura jalandhara nAma pati ko||
kari ati dvanda atula baladhAmA|
lInhA shaMkara se saMgrAma||
jaba nija sainya sahita shiva hAre|
marahI na taba hara harihI pukAre||
pativratA vRRindA thI nArI|
koU na sake patihi saMhArI||
taba jalandhara hI bheSha banAI|
vRRindA Dhiga hari pahuchyo jAI||
shiva hita lahI kari kapaTa prasaMgA|
kiyo satItva dharma tohI bhaMgA||
bhayo jalandhara kara saMhArA|
sunI ura shoka upArA||
tihI kShaNa diyo kapaTa hari TArI|
lakhI vRRindA duHkha girA uchArI||
jalandhara jasa hatyo abhItA|
soI rAvana tasa harihI sItA||
asa prastara sama hRRidaya tumhArA|
dharma khaNDI mama patihi saMhArA||
yahI kAraNa lahI shrApa hamArA|
hove tanu pAShANa tumhArA||
sunI hari turatahi vachana uchAre|
diyo shrApa binA vichAre||
lakhyo na nija karatUtI pati ko|
Chalana chahyo jaba pAravatI ko||
jaDa़mati tuhu asa ho jaDa़rUpA|
jaga maha tulasI viTapa anUpA||
dhagva rUpa hama shAligrAmA|
nadI gaNDakI bIcha lalAmA||
jo tulasI dala hamahI chaDha़ ihaiM|
saba sukha bhogI parama pada paIhai||
binu tulasI hari jalata sharIrA|
atishaya uThata shIsha ura pIrA||
jo tulasI dala hari shira dhArata|
so sahasra ghaTa amRRita DArata||
tulasI hari mana ra~njanI hArI|
roga doSha 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 saMshaya 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 bhAShahi tripurArI||
|| dohA ||
tulasI chAlIsA paDha़hI,
tulasI taru graha dhArI|
dIpadAna kari putra phala,
pAvahI bandhyahu nArI||
sakala duHkha daridra hari,
hAra hvai parama prasanna|
Ashiya 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 chAlIsa rachyo,
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