Vishnu Chalisa, Shri Vishnu Chalisa
Vishnu Chalisa, Shri Vishnu Chalisa
Vishnu Chalisa, Shri Vishnu Chalisa
Namo Vishnu Bhagawana Kharari
|| dohā ||
viṣṇu sunie vinaya,
sevaka kī citalāya|
kīrata kucha varṇana karū~,
dījai jñāna batāya||
|| caupāī ||
namo viṣṇu bhagavāna kharārī|
kaṣṭa naśāvana akhila bihārī||
prabala jagata meṃ śakti tumhārī|
tribhuvana phaila rahī ujiyārī||
sundara rūpa manohara sūrata|
sarala svabhāva mohanī mūrata||
tana para pītāmbara ati sohata|
baijantī mālā mana mohata||
śaṃkha cakra kara gadā birāje|
dekhata daitya asura dala bhāje||
satya dharma mada lobha na gāje|
kāma krodha mada lobha na chāje||
santabhakta sajjana manaraṃjana|
danuja asura duṣṭana dala gaṃjana||
sukha upajāya kaṣṭa saba bhaṃjana|
doṣa miṭāya karata jana sajjana||
pāpa kāṭa bhava sindhu utāraṇa|
kaṣṭa nāśakara bhakta ubāraṇa||
karata aneka rūpa prabhu dhāraṇa|
kevala āpa bhakti ke kāraṇa||
dharaṇi dhenu bana tumahiṃ pukārā|
taba tuma rūpa rāma kā dhārā||
bhāra utāra asura dala mārā|
rāvaṇa ādika ko saṃhārā||
āpa vārāha rūpa banāyā|
hiraṇyākṣa ko māra girāyā||
dhara matsya tana sindhu banāyā|
caudaha ratanana ko nikalāyā||
amilakha asurana dvanda macāyā|
rūpa mohanī āpa dikhāyā||
devana ko amṛta pāna karāyā|
asurana ko chabi se bahalāyā||
kūrma rūpa dhara sindhu majhāyā|
mandrācala giri turata uṭhāyā||
śaṃkara kā tuma phanda chuḍa़āyā|
bhasmāsura ko rūpa dikhāyā||
vedana ko jaba asura ḍubāyā|
kara prabandha unheṃ ḍhu~ḍhavāyā||
mohita banakara khalahi nacāyā|
usahī kara se bhasma karāyā||
asura jalaṃdhara ati baladāī|
śaṃkara se una kīnha laḍa़āī||
hāra pāra śiva sakala banāī|
kīna satī se chala khala jāī||
sumirana kīna tumheṃ śivarānī|
batalāī saba vipata kahānī||
taba tuma bane munīśvara jñānī|
vṛndā kī saba surati bhulānī||
dekhata tīna danuja śaitānī|
vṛndā āya tumheṃ lapaṭānī||
ho sparśa dharma kṣati mānī|
hanā asura ura śiva śaitānī||
tumane dhurū prahalāda ubāre|
hiraṇākuśa ādika khala māre||
gaṇikā aura ajāmila tāre|
bahuta bhakta bhava sindhu utāre||
harahu sakala saṃtāpa hamāre|
kṛpā karahu hari sirajana hāre||
dekhahu~ maiṃ nija daraśa tumhāre|
dīna bandhu bhaktana hitakāre||
cahata āpakā sevaka darśana|
karahu dayā apanī madhusūdana||
jānūṃ nahīṃ yogya japa pūjana|
hoya yajña stuti anumodana||
śīladayā santoṣa sulakṣaṇa|
vidita nahīṃ vratabodha vilakṣaṇa||
karahu~ āpakā kisa vidhi pūjana|
kumati viloka hota dukha bhīṣaṇa||
karahu~ praṇāma kauna vidhisumiraṇa|
kauna bhāti maiṃ karahu samarpaṇa||
sura muni karata sadā sivakāī|
harṣita rahata parama gati pāī||
dīna dukhina para sadā sahāī|
nija jana jāna leva apanāī||
pāpa doṣa saṃtāpa naśāo|
bhava bandhana se mukta karāo||
suta sampati de sukha upajāo|
nija caranana kā dāsa banāo||
nigama sadā ye vinaya sunāvai|
paḍha़ai sunai so jana sukha pāvai||
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About This Stotram
Vishnu Chalisa, Shri Vishnu Chalisa
Sanskrit Title: Namo Vishnu Bhagawana Kharari
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
The Vishnu Chalisa is a popular devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver and protector of the universe in Hinduism. Reciting it is believed to invoke the blessings of Vishnu, leading to the removal of obstacles, attainment of peace, and overall well-being. The Chalisa format, with its 40 verses, makes it a concise yet comprehensive prayer, easily memorized and recited by devotees. It encapsulates the divine attributes, cosmic role, and benevolent nature of Vishnu, fostering a deep sense of devotion and connection with the divine. The verses often describe Vishnu's cosmic form, his avatars, and his role in maintaining cosmic order, thereby reinforcing the devotee's faith and surrender.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Vishnu |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Chalisa |
| Category | Stotram |
| Number of Verses | 8 |
| Origin | The Vishnu Chalisa is a devotional composition that is part of the broader tradition of 'Chalisa' literature in Hinduism. Chalisas are typically 40-verse hymns that praise a particular deity. While the exact origin of many Chalisas is unknown, they are believed to have emerged and gained popularity during the medieval period, likely as accessible devotional texts for the common populace. This specific Vishnu Chalisa, like many others, is not directly found within the ancient Vedic scriptures or major Puranas but is a later devotional compilation. Its origin is rooted in the popular devotional movements that flourished in India, emphasizing the worship of Vishnu and his avatars. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Removes obstacles and suffering
- Bestows peace and prosperity
- Grants divine blessings of Lord Vishnu
- Enhances devotion and spiritual growth
- Fulfills desires and aspirations
Best Time to Recite
Morning, Evening, Thursdays (associated with Vishnu), and during festivals like Vaikuntha Ekadashi, Vishnu Jayanti, and Diwali.
Historical Context
The tradition of composing 'Chalisas' (hymns of forty verses) gained prominence in medieval India, likely as a means to make devotional literature more accessible to the masses. While specific historical records for the composition of the Vishnu Chalisa are scarce, it is generally attributed to the period when devotional movements (Bhakti movement) were flourishing. Authorship is often unknown for such popular devotional texts, as they are believed to have been passed down orally or compiled by anonymous devotees over time. The 'Kharari' in the title might refer to a specific attribute or epithet of Vishnu, possibly related to his role as a destroyer of demons or a specific manifestation.
Alternate Names
- Shri Vishnu Chalisa
- Namo Vishnu Bhagawana Kharari
Related Stotrams
- Vishnu Sahasranama
- Narayana Suktam
- Lakshmi Ashtakam