Shri Shakambhari Chalisa

॥ दोहा ॥

बन्दउ माँ शाकम्भरी,चरणगुरु का धरकर ध्यान।

शाकम्भरी माँ चालीसा का,करे प्रख्यान॥

आनन्दमयी जगदम्बिका,अनन्त रूप भण्डार।

माँ शाकम्भरी की कृपा,बनी रहे हर बार॥

॥ चौपाई ॥

शाकम्भरी माँ अति सुखकारी।पूर्ण ब्रह्म सदा दुःख हारी॥

कारण करण जगत की दाता।आनन्द चेतन विश्व विधाता॥

अमर जोत है मात तुम्हारी।तुम ही सदा भगतन हितकारी॥

महिमा अमित अथाह अर्पणा।ब्रह्म हरि हर मात अर्पणा॥

ज्ञान राशि हो दीन दयाली।शरणागत घर भरती खुशहाली॥

नारायणी तुम ब्रह्म प्रकाशी।जल-थल-नभ हो अविनाशी॥

कमल कान्तिमय शान्ति अनपा।जोत मन मर्यादा जोत स्वरुपा॥

जब जब भक्तों ने है ध्याई।जोत अपनी प्रकट हो आई॥

प्यारी बहन के संग विराजे।मात शताक्षि संग ही साजे॥

भीम भयंकर रूप कराली।तीसरी बहन की जोत निराली॥

चौथी बहिन भ्रामरी तेरी।अद्भुत चंचल चित्त चितेरी॥

सम्मुख भैरव वीर खड़ा है।दानव दल से खूब लड़ा है॥

शिव शंकर प्रभु भोले भण्डारी।सदा शाकम्भरी माँ का चेरा॥

हाथ ध्वजा हनुमान विराजे।युद्ध भूमि में माँ संग साजे॥

काल रात्रि धारे कराली।बहिन मात की अति विकराली॥

दश विद्या नव दुर्गा आदि।ध्याते तुम्हें परमार्थ वादि॥

अष्ट सिद्धि गणपति जी दाता।बाल रूप शरणागत माता॥

माँ भण्डारे के रखवारी।प्रथम पूजने के अधिकारी॥

जग की एक भ्रमण की कारण।शिव शक्ति हो दुष्ट विदारण॥

भूरा देव लौकड़ा दूजा।जिसकी होती पहली पूजा॥

बली बजरंगी तेरा चेरा।चले संग यश गाता तेरा॥

पाँच कोस की खोल तुम्हारी।तेरी लीला अति विस्तारी॥

रक्त दन्तिका तुम्हीं बनी हो।रक्त पान कर असुर हनी हो॥

रक्त बीज का नाश किया था।छिन्न मस्तिका रूप लिया था॥

सिद्ध योगिनी सहस्या राजे।सात कुण्ड में आप विराजे॥

रूप मराल का तुमने धारा।भोजन दे दे जन जन तारा॥

शोक पात से मुनि जन तारे।शोक पात जन दुःख निवारे॥

भद्र काली कमलेश्वर आई।कान्त शिवा भगतन सुखदाई॥

भोग भण्डारा हलवा पूरी।ध्वजा नारियल तिलक सिंदुरी॥

लाल चुनरी लगती प्यारी।ये ही भेंट ले दुःख निवारी॥

अंधे को तुम नयन दिखाती।कोढ़ी काया सफल बनाती॥

बाँझन के घर बाल खिलाती।निर्धन को धन खूब दिलाती॥

सुख दे दे भगत को तारे।साधु सज्जन काज संवारे॥

भूमण्डल से जोत प्रकाशी।शाकम्भरी माँ दुःख की नाशी॥

मधुर मधुर मुस्कान तुम्हारी।जन्म जन्म पहचान हमारी॥

चरण कमल तेरे बलिहारी।जै जै जै जग जननी तुम्हारी॥

कान्ता चालीसा अति सुखकारी।संकट दुःख दुविधा सब टारी॥

जो कोई जन चालीसा गावे।मात कृपा अति सुख पावे॥

कान्ता प्रसाद जगाधरी वासी।भाव शाकम्भरी तत्व प्रकाशी॥

बार बार कहें कर जोरी।विनती सुन शाकम्भरी मोरी॥

मैं सेवक हूँ दास तुम्हारा।जननी करना भव निस्तारा॥

यह सौ बार पाठ करे कोई।मातु कृपा अधिकारी सोई॥

संकट कष्ट को मात निवारे।शोक मोह शत्रु न संहारे॥

निर्धन धन सुख सम्पत्ति पावे।श्रद्धा भक्ति से चालीसा गावे॥

नौ रात्रों तक दीप जगावे।सपरिवार मगन हो गावे॥

प्रेम से पाठ करे मन लाई।कान्त शाकम्भरी अति सुखदाई॥

॥ दोहा ॥

दुर्गा सुर संहारणि,करणि जग के काज।

शाकम्भरी जननि शिवे,रखना मेरी लाज॥

युग युग तक व्रत तेरा,करे भक्त उद्धार।

वो ही तेरा लाड़ला,आवे तेरे द्वार॥

॥ Doha ॥

Bandau Maa Shakambhari, Charan Guru Ka Dharkar Dhyan.
Meaning: I bow to Mother Shakambhari while meditating upon the holy feet of the Guru.

Shakambhari Maa Chalisa Ka, Kare Prakhyan.
Meaning: I now narrate and glorify the sacred Chalisa of Mother Shakambhari.

Anandamayi Jagadambika, Anant Roop Bhandar.
Meaning: O Blissful Mother of the Universe, You are the infinite treasure of countless divine forms.

Maa Shakambhari Ki Kripa, Bani Rahe Har Baar.
Meaning: May the divine grace of Mother Shakambhari always remain upon us.

॥ Chaupai ॥

Shakambhari Maa Ati Sukhkari, Poorna Brahma Sada Dukh Hari.
Meaning: Mother Shakambhari is the giver of supreme happiness and the complete Divine who always removes sorrow.

Karan Karan Jagat Ki Data, Anand Chetan Vishva Vidhata.
Meaning: She is the ultimate cause of all creation, the giver of the universe, and the source of divine consciousness and bliss.

Amar Jyot Hai Maat Tumhari, Tum Hi Sada Bhaktan Hitkari.
Meaning: Your divine light is eternal, and You always work for the welfare of Your devotees.

Mahima Amit Athah Arpana, Brahma Hari Har Maat Arpana.
Meaning: Your glory is immeasurable and boundless; even Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva offer their reverence to You.

Gyan Rashi Ho Deen Dayali, Sharanagat Ghar Bharti Khushhali.
Meaning: You are the ocean of wisdom and compassion, filling the homes of those who seek Your refuge with happiness and prosperity.

Narayani Tum Brahma Prakashi, Jal-Thal-Nabh Ho Avinashi.
Meaning: O Narayani, You are the radiant Supreme Reality, eternal and present in water, earth, and sky.

Kamal Kantimay Shanti Anupa, Jyot Man Maryada Jyot Swarupa.
Meaning: Your lotus-like brilliance and incomparable peace shine as the divine light of purity, dignity, and righteousness.

Jab Jab Bhakton Ne Hai Dhyai, Jyot Apni Prakat Ho Aai.
Meaning: Whenever devotees meditate upon You, Your divine light manifests before them.

Pyari Behan Ke Sang Viraje, Maat Shatakshi Sang Hi Saje.
Meaning: You reside alongside Your beloved sister, Mother Shatakshi, in divine splendor.

Bheem Bhayankar Roop Karali, Teesri Behan Ki Jyot Nirali.
Meaning: Your third sister shines with a fierce and terrifying form, possessing a unique divine radiance.

Chauthi Behan Bhramari Teri, Adbhut Chanchal Chitt Chiteri.
Meaning: Your fourth sister, Goddess Bhramari, is wondrous, vibrant, and captivates every heart.

Sammukh Bhairav Veer Khada Hai, Danav Dal Se Khoob Lada Hai.
Meaning: Brave Bhairava stands before You, fearlessly battling the armies of demons.

Shiv Shankar Prabhu Bhole Bhandari, Sada Shakambhari Maa Ka Chera.
Meaning: Lord Shiva, the compassionate Bhole Nath, is forever devoted to Mother Shakambhari.

Haath Dhwaja Hanuman Viraje, Yuddh Bhoomi Mein Maa Sang Saje.
Meaning: Lord Hanuman stands holding the sacred flag, accompanying the Mother on the battlefield.

Kaal Ratri Dhare Karali, Behan Maat Ki Ati Vikarali.
Meaning: Goddess Kaalratri, the Mother’s sister, bears a fierce and terrifying form.

Dash Vidya Nav Durga Aadi, Dhyate Tumhen Parmarth Vaadi.
Meaning: The Ten Mahavidyas, the Nine Durgas, and all seekers of spiritual truth meditate upon You.

Ashta Siddhi Ganapati Ji Data, Baal Roop Sharanagat Mata.
Meaning: Lord Ganesha, the bestower of the eight spiritual powers, bows before You in childlike devotion.

Maa Bhandare Ke Rakhwari, Pratham Poojane Ke Adhikari.
Meaning: Lord Ganesha is the guardian of the Mother’s divine offerings and is always worshipped first.

Jag Ki Ek Bhraman Ki Karan, Shiv Shakti Ho Dusht Vidaran.
Meaning: You are the united power of Shiva and Shakti, sustaining the universe and destroying evil.

Bhoora Dev Laukda Dooja, Jiski Hoti Pehli Pooja.
Meaning: Bhoora Dev and Laukda Dev are revered first according to sacred tradition.

Bali Bajrangi Tera Chera, Chale Sang Yash Gata Tera.
Meaning: Mighty Lord Hanuman is Your devoted servant and always walks beside You singing Your glory.

Paanch Kos Ki Khol Tumhari, Teri Leela Ati Vistari.
Meaning: Your sacred abode extends across five kos, and Your divine pastimes are vast and limitless.

Rakta Dantikā, You assumed this fierce form.
Meaning: O Divine Mother, You manifested as Goddess Rakta Dantika and destroyed the demons by drinking their blood.

You drank the blood and slew the demons.
Meaning: You eliminated the evil forces by consuming their blood, protecting the world from their terror.

You destroyed the demon Raktabeeja.
Meaning: You ended the menace of the powerful demon Raktabeeja, whose blood created countless replicas of himself.

You assumed the form of Chhinnamastā.
Meaning: You manifested as the fierce Goddess Chhinnamasta to uphold righteousness and destroy evil.

You reign among countless Siddha Yoginis.
Meaning: You are the supreme Goddess worshipped by perfected yoginis and divine beings.

You reside in the sacred seven holy kunds.
Meaning: Your divine presence shines in the seven sacred spiritual ponds and holy places.

You assumed the graceful form of a swan.
Meaning: You appeared in the pure and serene form of a swan, symbolizing wisdom and purity.

By offering food, You uplifted every soul.
Meaning: You nourished all living beings with compassion and freed them from hunger.

You rescued sages from sorrow and suffering.
Meaning: Your divine grace relieved saints and sages from grief and worldly troubles.

You remove the sorrows of all devotees.
Meaning: Anyone who seeks Your refuge is freed from pain and suffering.

As Bhadra Kālī, You came to Kamaleshwar.
Meaning: You manifested as Goddess Bhadra Kali to bless devotees and destroy negativity.

Beloved of Lord Shiva, You bless Your devotees with happiness.
Meaning: As the divine consort of Shiva, You grant peace, joy, and protection to Your devotees.

Offerings of Halwa and Poori fill Your sacred feast.
Meaning: Devotees lovingly offer traditional food to seek Your blessings.

Your flag, coconut, and vermilion adorn Your worship.
Meaning: Sacred offerings made with devotion please You and bring divine grace.

The red sacred veil looks beautiful upon You.
Meaning: Your red attire reflects divine power, prosperity, and motherly compassion.

Accept this humble offering and remove all sorrows.
Meaning: May You graciously accept our devotion and free us from all suffering.

You grant sight to the blind.
Meaning: By Your grace, even the impossible becomes possible.

You heal those afflicted with disease.
Meaning: You bless the suffering with health, strength, and a renewed life.

You bless childless families with children.
Meaning: You fulfill the heartfelt prayers of those longing for offspring.

You bestow great wealth upon the poor.
Meaning: Your blessings remove poverty and grant prosperity.

You bless and uplift all Your devotees.
Meaning: You guide Your devotees toward happiness, peace, and liberation.

You fulfill the noble works of saints and righteous people.
Meaning: You always support those who walk the path of truth and virtue.

Your divine light shines across the entire world.
Meaning: Your radiant presence illuminates the universe with hope and protection.

O Mother Shakambhari, Destroyer of all sorrow.
Meaning: You remove every form of grief and suffering from the lives of Your devotees.

Your sweet and gentle smile enchants all.
Meaning: Your loving smile fills every heart with peace and divine joy.

May our bond with You continue through every birth.
Meaning: We pray to remain forever connected to You in every lifetime.

I surrender at Your lotus feet.
Meaning: I offer myself completely in devotion to Your holy feet.

Victory, victory, victory to You, O Mother of the Universe.
Meaning: All glory belongs to You, the Divine Mother who nurtures and protects creation.

This Chalisa composed by Kanta brings immense happiness.
Meaning: Reciting this sacred hymn removes suffering and fills life with joy.

It removes every trouble, sorrow, and confusion.
Meaning: The Mother’s blessings free devotees from all hardships.

Whoever recites this Chalisa with devotion…
Meaning: Every sincere devotee receives the abundant grace of the Divine Mother.

Receives the Mother’s boundless blessings and happiness.
Meaning: Faithful recitation brings peace, prosperity, and divine protection.

Kanta Prasad, resident of Jagadhri…
Meaning: The composer humbly offers this hymn in praise of Mother Shakambhari.

Reveals the divine glory of Mother Shakambhari.
Meaning: Through this Chalisa, the greatness and compassion of the Goddess are expressed.

Again and again, with folded hands, I pray.
Meaning: With complete humility, I repeatedly bow before the Divine Mother.

Please hear my humble prayer, O Mother Shakambhari.
Meaning: Kindly accept my sincere devotion and bless me.

I am Your servant and devotee.
Meaning: I belong entirely to You and seek only Your refuge.

O Divine Mother, liberate me from worldly existence.
Meaning: Grant me freedom from the endless cycle of birth and death.

Whoever recites this one hundred times…
Meaning: Repeated and devoted recitation earns the special grace of the Mother.

Becomes worthy of the Mother’s blessings.
Meaning: Such a devotee receives divine protection and fulfillment.

The Mother removes every hardship and difficulty.
Meaning: She destroys all obstacles from the lives of Her devotees.

She destroys grief, attachment, and enemies.
Meaning: Her grace frees devotees from sorrow, delusion, and negative forces.

The poor receive wealth, happiness, and prosperity.
Meaning: Mother blesses sincere devotees with abundance and success.

Those who sing this Chalisa with faith and devotion…
Meaning: Devotional recitation brings lasting peace and divine blessings.

For nine nights, keep a sacred lamp burning.
Meaning: Worship during Navratri with an illuminated lamp to receive the Mother’s grace.

Sing this hymn joyfully with the entire family.
Meaning: Family worship strengthens devotion and invites divine blessings.

Recite this with love and complete concentration.
Meaning: A sincere heart is the greatest offering to the Divine Mother.

Mother Shakambhari bestows immense happiness.
Meaning: She blesses every true devotee with peace, prosperity, and spiritual fulfillment.

Doha

O Durga, Destroyer of demons and accomplisher of the world’s welfare.
Meaning: O Divine Mother Durga, You destroy evil and protect the entire universe.

O Mother Shakambhari, beloved of Lord Shiva, protect my honor.
Meaning: Kindly preserve my dignity and bless me with Your divine grace.

May Your sacred vow continue through every age, uplifting devotees.
Meaning: Your eternal compassion always rescues those who seek Your refuge.

The one dearest to You is the devotee who comes to Your door.
Meaning: Anyone who approaches You with sincere faith becomes Your beloved child.