Shri Brahma Chalisa

॥ दोहा ॥

जय ब्रह्मा जय स्वयम्भू,चतुरानन सुखमूल।

करहु कृपा निज दास पै,रहहु सदा अनुकूल॥

तुम सृजक ब्रह्माण्ड के,अज विधि घाता नाम।

विश्वविधाता कीजिये,जन पै कृपा ललाम॥

॥ चौपाई ॥

जय जय कमलासान जगमूला।रहहु सदा जनपै अनुकूला॥

रुप चतुर्भुज परम सुहावन।तुम्हें अहैं चतुर्दिक आनन॥

रक्तवर्ण तव सुभग शरीरा।मस्तक जटाजुट गंभीरा॥

ताके ऊपर मुकुट बिराजै।दाढ़ी श्वेत महाछवि छाजै॥

श्वेतवस्त्र धारे तुम सुन्दर।है यज्ञोपवीत अति मनहर॥

कानन कुण्डल सुभग बिराजहिं।गल मोतिन की माला राजहिं॥

चारिहु वेद तुम्हीं प्रगटाये।दिव्य ज्ञान त्रिभुवनहिं सिखाये॥

ब्रह्मलोक शुभ धाम तुम्हारा।अखिल भुवन महँ यश बिस्तारा॥

अर्द्धांगिनि तव है सावित्री।अपर नाम हिये गायत्री॥

सरस्वती तब सुता मनोहर।वीणा वादिनि सब विधि मुन्दर॥

कमलासन पर रहे बिराजे।तुम हरिभक्ति साज सब साजे॥

क्षीर सिन्धु सोवत सुरभूपा।नाभि कमल भो प्रगट अनूपा॥

तेहि पर तुम आसीन कृपाला।सदा करहु सन्तन प्रतिपाला॥

एक बार की कथा प्रचारी।तुम कहँ मोह भयेउ मन भारी॥

कमलासन लखि कीन्ह बिचारा।और न कोउ अहै संसारा॥

तब तुम कमलनाल गहि लीन्हा।अन्त बिलोकन कर प्रण कीन्हा॥

कोटिक वर्ष गये यहि भांती।भ्रमत भ्रमत बीते दिन राती॥

पै तुम ताकर अन्त न पाये।ह्वै निराश अतिशय दुःखियाये॥

पुनि बिचार मन महँ यह कीन्हा।महापघ यह अति प्राचीन॥

याको जन्म भयो को कारन।तबहीं मोहि करयो यह धारन॥

अखिल भुवन महँ कहँ कोई नाहीं।सब कुछ अहै निहित मो माहीं॥

यह निश्चय करि गरब बढ़ायो।निज कहँ ब्रह्म मानि सुखपाये॥

गगन गिरा तब भई गंभीरा।ब्रह्मा वचन सुनहु धरि धीरा॥

सकल सृष्टि कर स्वामी जोई।ब्रह्म अनादि अलख है सोई॥

निज इच्छा इन सब निरमाये।ब्रह्मा विष्णु महेश बनाये॥

सृष्टि लागि प्रगटे त्रयदेवा।सब जग इनकी करिहै सेवा॥

महापघ जो तुम्हरो आसन।ता पै अहै विष्णु को शासन॥

विष्णु नाभितें प्रगट्यो आई।तुम कहँ सत्य दीन्ह समुझाई॥

भ्ौटहु जाई विष्णु हितमानी।यह कहि बन्द भई नभवानी॥

ताहि श्रवण कहि अचरज माना।पुनि चतुरानन कीन्ह पयाना॥

कमल नाल धरि नीचे आवा।तहां विष्णु के दर्शन पावा॥

शयन करत देखे सुरभूपा।श्यायमवर्ण तनु परम अनूपा॥

सोहत चतुर्भुजा अतिसुन्दर।क्रीटमुकट राजत मस्तक पर॥

गल बैजन्ती माल बिराजै।कोटि सूर्य की शोभा लाजै॥

शंख चक्र अरु गदा मनोहर।शेष नाग शय्या अति मनहर॥

दिव्यरुप लखि कीन्ह प्रणामू।हर्षित भे श्रीपति सुख धामू॥

बहु विधि विनय कीन्ह चतुरानन।तब लक्ष्मी पति कहेउ मुदित मन॥

ब्रह्मा दूरि करहु अभिमाना।ब्रह्मारुप हम दोउ समाना॥

तीजे श्री शिवशंकर आहीं।ब्रह्मरुप सब त्रिभुवन मांही॥

तुम सों होई सृष्टि विस्तारा।हम पालन करिहैं संसारा॥

शिव संहार करहिं सब केरा।हम तीनहुं कहँ काज धनेरा॥

अगुणरुप श्री ब्रह्मा बखानहु।निराकार तिनकहँ तुम जानहु॥

हम साकार रुप त्रयदेवा।करिहैं सदा ब्रह्म की सेवा॥

यह सुनि ब्रह्मा परम सिहाये।परब्रह्म के यश अति गाये॥

सो सब विदित वेद के नामा।मुक्ति रुप सो परम ललामा॥

यहि विधि प्रभु भो जनम तुम्हारा।पुनि तुम प्रगट कीन्ह संसारा॥

नाम पितामह सुन्दर पायेउ।जड़ चेतन सब कहँ निरमायेउ॥

लीन्ह अनेक बार अवतारा।सुन्दर सुयश जगत विस्तारा॥

देवदनुज सब तुम कहँ ध्यावहिं।मनवांछित तुम सन सब पावहिं॥

जो कोउ ध्यान धरै नर नारी।ताकी आस पुजावहु सारी॥

पुष्कर तीर्थ परम सुखदाई।तहँ तुम बसहु सदा सुरराई॥

कुण्ड नहाइ करहि जो पूजन।ता कर दूर होई सब दूषण॥

Doha

Jaya Brahma Jaya Svayambhu, Chaturanana Sukhamula.
Victory to Lord Brahma, the Self-born One, the four-faced source of all happiness.
Meaning: O Lord Brahma, You are self-manifested and the creator of the universe. With Your four divine faces, You are the origin of wisdom, peace, and happiness.

Karahu Kripa Nija Dasa Pai, Rahahu Sada Anukula.
Please shower Your grace upon Your devotee and always remain kind and favorable.
Meaning: The devotee humbly prays for Your blessings, protection, and constant guidance throughout life.

Tum Srijaka Brahmanda Ke, Aja Vidhi Ghata Nama.
You are the Creator of the universe, known as Aja, Vidhi, and Dhata.
Meaning: Lord Brahma is worshipped by many names, each reflecting His divine role as the creator and sustainer of cosmic order.

Vishva Vidhata Kijiye, Jana Pai Kripa Lalama.
O Creator of the universe, kindly bestow Your supreme grace upon Your devotees.
Meaning: The prayer seeks the compassionate blessings of Lord Brahma so that life may be filled with wisdom, prosperity, and righteousness.

Chaupai

Jaya Jaya Kamalasana Jagamula, Rahahu Sada Janapai Anukula.
Glory to You, O Lotus-Seated Lord, the source of the universe; always remain gracious to Your devotees.
Meaning: Lord Brahma, seated upon the divine lotus, is praised as the origin of creation and is requested to always protect His devotees.

Rupa Chaturbhuja Param Suhavana, Tumhen Ahain Chaturdika Anana.
Your four-armed form is supremely beautiful, and You possess four divine faces looking in every direction.
Meaning: The four faces symbolize complete knowledge of all directions and mastery over the four Vedas.

Raktavarna Tava Subhaga Sharira, Mastaka Jatajuta Gambhira.
Your sacred body shines with a reddish complexion, and Your matted locks adorn Your majestic head.
Meaning: The divine appearance of Lord Brahma reflects purity, dignity, and spiritual power.

Take Upara Mukuta Birajai, Dadhi Shveta Mahachhavi Chhajai.
A glorious crown shines upon Your head, while Your white beard enhances Your divine splendor.
Meaning: The crown signifies supreme authority, and the white beard represents eternal wisdom and maturity.

Shvetavastra Dhare Tum Sundara, Hai Yajnopavita Ati Manahara.
You wear pure white garments and the sacred thread that adds to Your divine beauty.
Meaning: White clothing symbolizes purity, while the sacred thread represents knowledge and sacred responsibilities.

Kanana Kundala Subhaga Birajahin, Gala Motina Ki Mala Rajahin.
Beautiful earrings adorn Your ears, and a pearl garland gracefully decorates Your neck.
Meaning: These ornaments symbolize divine elegance, purity, and spiritual brilliance.

Charihu Veda Tumhin Pragataye, Divya Jnana Tribhuvanahin Sikhaye.
You revealed the four Vedas and taught divine knowledge to all the three worlds.
Meaning: Lord Brahma is the source of sacred wisdom and the revealer of the eternal scriptures.

Brahmaloka Shubha Dhama Tumhara, Akhila Bhuvana Maham Yasha Bistara.
Brahmaloka is Your sacred abode, and Your glory spreads throughout all the worlds.
Meaning: Lord Brahma resides in the highest celestial realm, and His greatness is honored across the universe.

Ardhangini Tava Hai Savitri, Apara Nama Hiye Gayatri.
Your divine consort is Savitri, also lovingly known as Goddess Gayatri.
Meaning: Goddess Savitri and Gayatri represent divine wisdom, purity, and spiritual enlightenment.

Sarasvati Taba Suta Manohara, Vina Vadini Sab Vidhi Sundara.
The beautiful Goddess Saraswati, who plays the Veena, is Your beloved daughter.
Meaning: Goddess Saraswati symbolizes knowledge, music, arts, and wisdom bestowed upon the world.

Kamalasana Para Rahe Biraje, Tum Haribhakti Saja Sab Saje.
Seated upon the lotus throne, You remain devoted to Lord Vishnu.
Meaning: Though the creator of the universe, Lord Brahma remains humble and devoted to the Supreme Lord Vishnu.

Kshira Sindhu Sovata Surabhupa, Nabhi Kamala Bho Pragata Anupa.
As Lord Vishnu rested upon the Ocean of Milk, a wondrous lotus emerged from His navel.
Meaning: The lotus arising from Lord Vishnu’s navel signifies the beginning of creation.

Tehi Para Tum Asina Kripala, Sada Karahu Santana Pratipala.
You appeared seated upon that lotus and always protect the righteous devotees.
Meaning: Lord Brahma emerged to begin creation while remaining compassionate toward all virtuous beings.

Eka Bara Ki Katha Prachari, Tum Kahan Moha Bhayeu Mana Bhari.
Once, a famous incident occurred when Your mind became overwhelmed with confusion.
Meaning: This verse recalls the divine story in which Brahma searched for the origin of the lotus.

Kamalasana Lakhi Kinha Bichara, Aura Na Kou Ahai Sansara.
Seeing Himself seated upon the lotus, You wondered if anything else existed.
Meaning: Lord Brahma initially believed there was nothing beyond Himself.

Taba Tum Kamalanala Gahi Linha, Anta Bilokana Kara Prana Kinha.
You grasped the lotus stem and resolved to discover its origin.
Meaning: Lord Brahma began His search to understand the mystery of creation.

Kotika Varsha Gaye Yahi Bhanti, Bhramata Bhramata Bite Dina Rati.
Millions of years passed as You wandered continuously day and night.
Meaning: Despite endless searching, the origin of the lotus remained hidden.

Pai Tum Takara Anta Na Paye, Hvai Nirasha Atishaya Dukhiyaaye.
You could not find its end and became greatly disappointed.
Meaning: Even the creator realized that the Supreme Reality is beyond ordinary understanding.

Puni Bichara Mana Maham Yaha Kinha, Mahapagha Yaha Ati Prachina.
You reflected deeply, thinking this mystery must be extremely ancient.
Meaning: Brahma recognized that the source of existence was beyond His own comprehension.

Yako Janma Bhayo Ko Karana, Tabahin Mohi Karayo Yaha Dharana.
You wondered what caused this lotus to appear and why You had been placed upon it.
Meaning: Brahma questioned the purpose of His own birth and the beginning of creation.

Akhila Bhuvana Maham Kahan Koi Nahin, Saba Kuchha Ahai Nihita Mo Mahin.
You concluded that nothing else existed and everything was contained within Yourself.
Meaning: Before realizing the Supreme Truth, Brahma briefly believed Himself to be the only reality.

Yaha Nishchaya Kari Garaba Badhayo, Nija Kahan Brahma Mani Sukhapayo.
Thinking this, pride arose and You considered Yourself the Supreme Brahman.
Meaning: Even divine beings may momentarily experience ego before realizing the higher truth.

Gagana Gira Taba Bhai Gambhira, Brahma Vachana Sunahu Dhari Dhira.
Then a deep celestial voice echoed through the sky saying, “Listen carefully, O Brahma.”
Meaning: The Supreme Being intervened to remove Brahma’s ignorance.

Sakala Srishti Kara Svami Joi, Brahma Anadi Alakha Hai Soi.
The true Lord of all creation is the eternal, invisible, beginningless Brahman.
Meaning: The Supreme Absolute Reality exists beyond all forms and is the real source of creation.

Nija Ichchha Ina Saba Niramaye, Brahma Vishnu Mahesha Banaye.
By His own divine will, He created Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.
Meaning: The Trimurti themselves originate from the Supreme Brahman.

Srishti Lagi Pragate Trayadeva, Saba Jaga Inaki Karihai Seva.
The three deities manifested for creation, preservation, and dissolution, and the world worships them.
Meaning: Each member of the Trimurti performs a distinct cosmic responsibility.

Mahapagha Jo Tumharo Asana, Ta Pai Ahai Vishnu Ko Shasana.
The great lotus upon which You sit is under the authority of Lord Vishnu.
Meaning: Brahma’s very seat originates from Lord Vishnu, showing the divine connection.

Vishnu Nabhite Pragatyo Ai, Tum Kahan Satya Dinha Samujhai.
You arose from Lord Vishnu’s navel, and this truth was revealed to You.
Meaning: Brahma understood that Lord Vishnu was the source from whom He had manifested.

Bhautahu Jai Vishnu Hitamani, Yaha Kahi Banda Bhai Nabhavani.
The heavenly voice instructed You to seek Lord Vishnu, then became silent.
Meaning: Brahma was guided toward the realization of the Supreme Lord.

Tahi Shravana Kahi Acharaja Mana, Puni Chaturanana Kinha Payana.
Hearing these words, the four-faced Brahma was amazed and continued His journey.
Meaning: Filled with wonder, Brahma searched further to discover the Supreme Truth.

Kamala Nala Dhari Niche Ava, Tahan Vishnu Ke Darshana Pava.
Following the lotus stem downward, You finally beheld Lord Vishnu.
Meaning: Brahma reached the source of the lotus and attained the vision of the Supreme Lord.

Shayana Karata Dekhe Surabhupa, Shyamavarna Tanu Param Anupa.
You saw the Lord resting peacefully, His dark-blue form beyond compare.
Meaning: Vishnu appeared in His magnificent cosmic form upon the Ocean of Milk.

Sohata Chaturbhuja Atisundara, Kirita Mukuta Rajata Mastaka Para.
His four-armed form was exceedingly beautiful, crowned with a radiant jeweled crown.
Meaning: The majestic form of Lord Vishnu displayed supreme divinity and splendor.

Gala Vaijayanti Mala Birajai, Koti Surya Ki Shobha Lajai.
The Vaijayanti garland adorned His neck, and His brilliance surpassed millions of suns.
Meaning: Lord Vishnu’s divine radiance exceeds every worldly source of light.

Shankha Chakra Aru Gada Manohara, Shesha Naga Shayya Ati Manahara.
He held the conch, discus, and mace while reclining upon the serpent Shesha.
Meaning: These divine symbols represent protection, righteousness, and cosmic authority.

Divya Rupa Lakhi Kinha Pranamu, Harshita Bhe Shripati Sukha Dhamu.
Seeing His divine form, You offered respectful obeisance, and Lord Vishnu was pleased.
Meaning: Brahma humbly bowed before the Supreme Lord, who lovingly accepted His devotion.

Bahu Vidhi Vinaya Kinha Chaturanana, Taba Lakshmipati Kaheu Mudita Mana.
After Brahma offered many humble prayers, Lord Vishnu joyfully spoke.
Meaning: The compassionate Lord responded with kindness and wisdom.

Brahma Duri Karahu Abhimana, Brahmarupa Hama Dou Samana.
“O Brahma, abandon pride. Both of us are manifestations of the Supreme Brahman.”
Meaning: Vishnu teaches Brahma humility and the unity of all divine manifestations.

Tije Shri Shivashankara Ahin, Brahmarupa Saba Tribhuvana Mahin.
“Lord Shiva too is a manifestation of the same Supreme Brahman.”
Meaning: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva are all expressions of one eternal Supreme Reality.

Tum Son Hoi Srishti Vistara, Hama Palana Karihain Sansara.
“You shall create the universe, while I shall preserve it.”
Meaning: Vishnu explains the divine responsibilities of the Trimurti.

Shiva Samhara Karahin Saba Kera, Hama Tinhun Kahan Kaja Dhanera.
“Lord Shiva will dissolve creation; thus the three of us perform the cosmic duties.”
Meaning: Creation, preservation, and dissolution together maintain universal balance.

Agunarupa Shri Brahma Bakhanahu, Nirakara Tinakahan Tum Janahu.
“The Supreme Brahman is beyond qualities and formless.”
Meaning: The Absolute Reality transcends all material attributes and forms.

Hama Sakara Rupa Trayadeva, Karihain Sada Brahma Ki Seva.
“We three deities exist in visible forms to serve the Supreme Brahman.”
Meaning: Even the Trimurti remain devoted to the eternal, formless Supreme Reality.

Yaha Suni Brahma Parama Sihaye, Parabrahma Ke Yasha Ati Gaye.
Hearing this, Brahma rejoiced and glorified the Supreme Brahman.
Meaning: Brahma realized the ultimate truth and praised the Supreme Lord with devotion.

So Saba Vidita Veda Ke Nama, Mukti Rupa So Parama Lalama.
The Vedas proclaim that Supreme Being as the bestower of liberation.
Meaning: The scriptures declare the Supreme Brahman to be the source of eternal freedom.

Yahi Vidhi Prabhu Bho Janama Tumhara, Puni Tum Pragata Kinha Sansara.
Thus Your divine origin was revealed, after which You began creation.
Meaning: Brahma understood His purpose and commenced the work of creating the universe.

Nama Pitamaha Sundara Payeu, Jada Chetana Saba Kahan Niramayeu.
You received the revered name Pitamaha and created all living and non-living beings.
Meaning: Brahma became the grandfather of creation by bringing forth the entire universe.

Linha Aneka Bara Avatara, Sundara Suyasha Jagata Vistara.
You manifested in many divine forms, spreading Your glorious fame throughout the world.
Meaning: Lord Brahma has appeared in different ways whenever creation required His presence.

Devadanuja Saba Tum Kahan Dhyavahin, Manavanchhita Tum Sana Saba Pavahin.
Gods and demons alike meditate upon You and receive their desired blessings.
Meaning: Lord Brahma grants sincere prayers without discrimination.

Jo Kou Dhyana Dharai Nara Nari, Taki Asa Pujavahu Sari.
Whoever meditates upon You with devotion has all righteous wishes fulfilled.
Meaning: True devotion to Lord Brahma brings success, wisdom, and divine grace.

Pushkara Tirtha Parama Sukhadayi, Tahan Tum Basahu Sada Surarai.
The sacred pilgrimage of Pushkar is supremely blessed, where You eternally reside.
Meaning: Pushkar is the foremost holy place dedicated to Lord Brahma.

Kunda Nahai Karahi Jo Pujana, Ta Kara Dura Hoi Saba Dushana.
Whoever bathes in the sacred lake and worships You there becomes free from all sins and impurities.
Meaning: Worshipping Lord Brahma at Pushkar with devotion purifies the heart and removes past misdeeds.