॥ दोहा ॥

बंशी शोभित कर मधुर,नील जलद तन श्याम।

अरुण अधर जनु बिम्बा फल,पिताम्बर शुभ साज॥

जय मनमोहन मदन छवि,कृष्णचन्द्र महाराज।

करहु कृपा हे रवि तनय,राखहु जन की लाज॥

॥ चौपाई ॥

जय यदुनन्दन जय जगवन्दन।जय वसुदेव देवकी नन्दन॥

जय यशुदा सुत नन्द दुलारे।जय प्रभु भक्तन के दृग तारे॥

जय नट-नागर नाग नथैया।कृष्ण कन्हैया धेनु चरैया॥

पुनि नख पर प्रभु गिरिवर धारो।आओ दीनन कष्ट निवारो॥

वंशी मधुर अधर धरी तेरी।होवे पूर्ण मनोरथ मेरो॥

आओ हरि पुनि माखन चाखो।आज लाज भारत की राखो॥

गोल कपोल, चिबुक अरुणारे।मृदु मुस्कान मोहिनी डारे॥

रंजित राजिव नयन विशाला।मोर मुकुट वैजयंती माला॥

कुण्डल श्रवण पीतपट आछे।कटि किंकणी काछन काछे॥

नील जलज सुन्दर तनु सोहे।छवि लखि, सुर नर मुनिमन मोहे॥

मस्तक तिलक, अलक घुंघराले।आओ कृष्ण बाँसुरी वाले॥

करि पय पान, पुतनहि तारयो।अका बका कागासुर मारयो॥

मधुवन जलत अग्नि जब ज्वाला।भै शीतल, लखितहिं नन्दलाला॥

सुरपति जब ब्रज चढ़यो रिसाई।मसूर धार वारि वर्षाई॥

लगत-लगत ब्रज चहन बहायो।गोवर्धन नखधारि बचायो॥

लखि यसुदा मन भ्रम अधिकाई।मुख महं चौदह भुवन दिखाई॥

दुष्ट कंस अति उधम मचायो।कोटि कमल जब फूल मंगायो॥

नाथि कालियहिं तब तुम लीन्हें।चरणचिन्ह दै निर्भय किन्हें॥

करि गोपिन संग रास विलासा।सबकी पूरण करी अभिलाषा॥

केतिक महा असुर संहारयो।कंसहि केस पकड़ि दै मारयो॥

मात-पिता की बन्दि छुड़ाई।उग्रसेन कहं राज दिलाई॥

महि से मृतक छहों सुत लायो।मातु देवकी शोक मिटायो॥

भौमासुर मुर दैत्य संहारी।लाये षट दश सहसकुमारी॥

दै भिन्हीं तृण चीर सहारा।जरासिंधु राक्षस कहं मारा॥

असुर बकासुर आदिक मारयो।भक्तन के तब कष्ट निवारियो॥

दीन सुदामा के दुःख टारयो।तंदुल तीन मूंठ मुख डारयो॥

प्रेम के साग विदुर घर मांगे।दुर्योधन के मेवा त्यागे॥

लखि प्रेम की महिमा भारी।ऐसे श्याम दीन हितकारी॥

भारत के पारथ रथ हांके।लिए चक्र कर नहिं बल ताके॥

निज गीता के ज्ञान सुनाये।भक्तन हृदय सुधा वर्षाये॥

मीरा थी ऐसी मतवाली।विष पी गई बजाकर ताली॥

राना भेजा सांप पिटारी।शालिग्राम बने बनवारी॥

निज माया तुम विधिहिं दिखायो।उर ते संशय सकल मिटायो॥

तब शत निन्दा करी तत्काला।जीवन मुक्त भयो शिशुपाला॥

जबहिं द्रौपदी टेर लगाई।दीनानाथ लाज अब जाई॥

तुरतहिं वसन बने नन्दलाला।बढ़े चीर भै अरि मुँह काला॥

अस नाथ के नाथ कन्हैया।डूबत भंवर बचावत नैया॥

सुन्दरदास आस उर धारी।दयादृष्टि कीजै बनवारी॥

नाथ सकल मम कुमति निवारो।क्षमहु बेगि अपराध हमारो॥

खोलो पट अब दर्शन दीजै।बोलो कृष्ण कन्हैया की जै॥

॥ दोहा ॥

यह चालीसा कृष्ण का,पाठ करै उर धारि।

अष्ट सिद्धि नवनिधि फल,लहै पदारथ चारि॥

Krishna Chalisa (English Transliteration)

Doha

Banshi Shobhit Kar Madhur, Neel Jalad Tan Shyam.
Meaning: Lord Krishna holds the sweet flute in His hand, and His complexion is dark like a rain-filled blue cloud.

Arun Adhar Janu Bimba Phal, Pitambar Shubh Saaj.
Meaning: His reddish lips resemble the ripe bimba fruit, and He is beautifully adorned in yellow garments.

Jai Manmohan Madan Chhavi, Krishnachandra Maharaj.
Meaning: Glory to Lord Krishna, whose enchanting beauty captivates every heart and surpasses even Kamadeva.

Karahu Kripa He Ravi Tanay, Rakhahu Jan Ki Laaj.
Meaning: O Lord, kindly shower Your grace and always protect the honor and dignity of Your devotees.

Chaupai

Jai Yadunandan Jai Jagavandan. Jai Vasudev Devaki Nandan.
Meaning: Glory to the beloved son of the Yadu dynasty, worshipped by the entire world, the son of Vasudeva and Devaki.

Jai Yashoda Sut Nand Dulare. Jai Prabhu Bhaktan Ke Drig Taare.
Meaning: Glory to the dear son of Yashoda and Nanda, the guiding star and protector of all devotees.

Jai Nat Nagar Naag Nathaiya. Krishna Kanhaiya Dhenu Charaiya.
Meaning: Glory to playful Krishna, the subduer of the serpent Kaliya and the divine cowherd.

Puni Nakh Par Prabhu Girivar Dharo. Aao Deenan Kasht Nivaro.
Meaning: O Lord, who lifted Govardhan Mountain on Your little finger, please remove the sufferings of the helpless.

Vanshi Madhur Adhar Dhari Teri. Hove Poorn Manorath Mero.
Meaning: O Lord with the sweet flute upon Your lips, may all my heartfelt wishes be fulfilled.

Aao Hari Puni Makhan Chakho. Aaj Laaj Bharat Ki Rakho.
Meaning: O Hari, come once again to relish butter and protect the honor of Bharat.

Gol Kapol, Chibuk Arunare. Mridu Muskaan Mohini Daare.
Meaning: Your round cheeks, rosy chin, and gentle smile enchant every heart.

Ranjit Rajiv Nayan Vishala. Mor Mukut Vaijayanti Mala.
Meaning: Your large lotus-like eyes, peacock feather crown, and Vaijayanti garland enhance Your divine beauty.

Kundal Shravan Peetpat Aachhe. Kati Kinkani Kaachan Kaachhe.
Meaning: Your earrings, yellow garments, jeweled waistband, and ornaments radiate divine splendor.

Neel Jalaj Sundar Tanu Sohe. Chhavi Lakhi, Sur Nar Muniman Mohe.
Meaning: Your beautiful blue-lotus-like form captivates gods, humans, and sages alike.

Mastak Tilak, Alak Ghunghrale. Aao Krishna Bansuri Wale.
Meaning: O flute-playing Krishna with curly locks and a sacred tilak, please bless us with Your presence.

Kari Pay Paan, Putanahi Tarayo. Aka Baka Kagasur Marayo.
Meaning: You liberated Putana and destroyed demons such as Aghasura, Bakasura, and Kagasura.

Madhuvan Jalat Agni Jab Jwala. Bhai Sheetal, Lakhitahin Nandalala.
Meaning: When the forest of Madhuvan was engulfed in flames, Your presence turned the fire cool.

Surapati Jab Braj Chadhyo Risaai. Masoor Dhar Vaari Varshaai.
Meaning: When Indra became angry and sent torrential rains upon Braj, he sought to punish its people.

Lagat Lagat Braj Chahan Bahayo. Govardhan Nakhdhari Bachayo.
Meaning: You lifted Govardhan Mountain and protected everyone in Braj from the devastating storm.

Lakhi Yashoda Man Bhram Adhikai. Mukh Mahn Chaudah Bhuvan Dikhai.
Meaning: Mother Yashoda was astonished when she saw all the fourteen worlds inside Your mouth.

Dusht Kans Ati Udham Machayo. Koti Kamal Jab Phool Mangayo.
Meaning: The wicked King Kansa created great trouble and set many impossible challenges before You.

Naathi Kaliyahin Tab Tum Leenhe. Charan Chinh Dai Nirbhay Kinhe.
Meaning: You subdued the serpent Kaliya and blessed him with the marks of Your feet, granting him fearlessness.

Kari Gopin Sang Raas Vilasa. Sabki Pooran Kari Abhilasha.
Meaning: You performed the divine Raas dance with the Gopis and fulfilled their deepest spiritual longing.

Ketik Maha Asur Sanharayo. Kansahi Kes Pakad Dai Marayo.
Meaning: You destroyed countless demons and finally slew the tyrant Kansa.

Maat Pita Ki Bandi Chhudai. Ugrasen Kahan Raj Dilai.
Meaning: You freed Your parents from imprisonment and restored King Ugrasena to the throne.

Mahi Se Mritak Chhahon Sut Layo. Matu Devaki Shok Mitayo.
Meaning: You brought back Devaki’s six departed sons, removing her sorrow.

Bhaumasur Mur Daitya Sanhaari. Laye Shat Dash Sahas Kumari.
Meaning: You destroyed Bhaumasura and Mura, liberating sixteen thousand captive princesses.

Dai Bhinhin Trin Cheer Sahara. Jarasindhu Rakshas Kahan Mara.
Meaning: You protected the helpless and ensured the destruction of the mighty Jarasandha.

Asur Bakasur Aadik Marayo. Bhaktan Ke Tab Kasht Nivariyo.
Meaning: You destroyed Bakasura and many other demons, relieving Your devotees of their suffering.

Deen Sudama Ke Dukh Tarayo. Tandul Teen Moonth Mukh Darayo.
Meaning: You removed the poverty of Your dear friend Sudama, accepting his humble offering of three handfuls of rice.

Prem Ke Saag Vidur Ghar Mange. Duryodhan Ke Meva Tyage.
Meaning: You gladly accepted Vidura’s simple meal offered with love while rejecting Duryodhana’s royal feast.

Lakhi Prem Ki Mahima Bhaari. Aise Shyam Deen Hitkari.
Meaning: You always value true love and devotion above wealth or status.

Bharat Ke Parth Rath Haanke. Liye Chakra Kar Nahin Bal Taake.
Meaning: You became Arjuna’s charioteer and wielded the Sudarshan Chakra to protect righteousness.

Nij Gita Ke Gyan Sunaye. Bhaktan Hriday Sudha Varshaye.
Meaning: You revealed the sacred wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, filling devotees’ hearts with divine nectar.

Meera Thi Aisi Matwali. Vish Pee Gai Bajakar Taali.
Meaning: Meera Bai’s devotion was so pure that even poison could not harm her through Your grace.

Rana Bheja Saanp Pitari. Shaligram Bane Banwari.
Meaning: When a snake was sent to harm Meera, it transformed into a sacred Shaligram by Your divine power.

Nij Maya Tum Vidhihin Dikhayo. Ur Te Sanshay Sakal Mitayo.
Meaning: You revealed Your divine power and removed every doubt from the hearts of seekers.

Tab Shat Ninda Kari Tatkala. Jeevan Mukt Bhayo Shishupala.
Meaning: Even Shishupala attained liberation after meeting his end at Your hands.

Jabahin Draupadi Ter Lagai. Deenanath Laaj Ab Jai.
Meaning: When Draupadi called upon You in distress, You came to protect her honor.

Turatahin Vasan Bane Nandalala. Badhe Cheer Bhai Ari Muh Kaala.
Meaning: You miraculously provided endless garments, leaving her enemies ashamed.

As Nath Ke Nath Kanhaiya. Doobat Bhanwar Bachavat Naiya.
Meaning: O Lord Kanhaiya, You rescue the boat of Your devotees from the whirlpool of worldly troubles.

Sundardas Aas Ur Dhaari. Daya Drishti Kijai Banwari.
Meaning: Sundardas places his hope in You; O Banwari, kindly shower Your compassionate glance upon him.

Nath Sakal Mam Kumati Nivaro. Kshamahu Begi Aparadh Hamaro.
Meaning: O Lord, remove all my ignorance and quickly forgive my mistakes.

Kholo Pat Ab Darshan Dijai. Bolo Krishna Kanhaiya Ki Jai.
Meaning: O Lord, open the curtain and grant us Your divine vision. Glory to Lord Krishna!

Doha

Yah Chalisa Krishna Ka, Paath Karai Ur Dhaari.
Meaning: Whoever recites this Krishna Chalisa with sincere devotion in their heart…

Asht Siddhi Navnidhi Phal, Lahai Padarath Chari.
Meaning: …is blessed with the eight spiritual powers, the nine treasures, and the four supreme goals of human life (Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha).