Shri Giriraj Chalisa

॥ दोहा ॥

बन्दहुँ वीणा वादिनी,धरि गणपति को ध्यान।

महाशक्ति राधा सहित,कृष्ण करौ कल्याण॥

सुमिरन करि सब देवगण,गुरु पितु बारम्बार।

बरनौ श्रीगिरिराज यश,निज मति के अनुसार॥

॥ चौपाई ॥

जय हो जय बंदित गिरिराजा।ब्रज मण्डल के श्री महाराजा॥

विष्णु रूप तुम हो अवतारी।सुन्दरता पै जग बलिहारी॥

स्वर्ण शिखर अति शोभा पामें।सुर मुनि गण दरशन कूं आमें॥

शांत कन्दरा स्वर्ग समाना।जहाँ तपस्वी धरते ध्याना॥

द्रोणगिरि के तुम युवराजा।भक्तन के साधौ हौ काजा॥

मुनि पुलस्त्य जी के मन भाये।जोर विनय कर तुम कूँ लाये॥

मुनिवर संघ जब ब्रज में आये।लखि ब्रजभूमि यहाँ ठहराये॥

विष्णु धाम गौलोक सुहावन।यमुना गोवर्धन वृन्दावन॥

देख देव मन में ललचाये।बास करन बहु रूप बनाये॥

कोउ बानर कोउ मृग के रूपा।कोउ वृक्ष कोउ लता स्वरूपा॥

आनन्द लें गोलोक धाम के।परम उपासक रूप नाम के॥

द्वापर अंत भये अवतारी।कृष्णचन्द्र आनन्द मुरारी॥

महिमा तुम्हरी कृष्ण बखानी।पूजा करिबे की मन ठानी॥

ब्रजवासी सब के लिये बुलाई।गोवर्द्धन पूजा करवाई॥

पूजन कूँ व्यञ्जन बनवाये।ब्रजवासी घर घर ते लाये॥

ग्वाल बाल मिलि पूजा कीनी।सहस भुजा तुमने कर लीनी॥

स्वयं प्रकट हो कृष्ण पूजा में।माँग माँग के भोजन पामें॥

लखि नर नारि मन हरषामें।जै जै जै गिरिवर गुण गामें॥

देवराज मन में रिसियाए।नष्ट करन ब्रज मेघ बुलाए॥

छाँया कर ब्रज लियौ बचाई।एकउ बूँद न नीचे आई॥

सात दिवस भई बरसा भारी।थके मेघ भारी जल धारी॥

कृष्णचन्द्र ने नख पै धारे।नमो नमो ब्रज के रखवारे॥

करि अभिमान थके सुरसाई।क्षमा माँग पुनि अस्तुति गाई॥

त्राहि माम् मैं शरण तिहारी।क्षमा करो प्रभु चूक हमारी॥

बार बार बिनती अति कीनी।सात कोस परिकम्मा दीनी॥

संग सुरभि ऐरावत लाये।हाथ जोड़ कर भेंट गहाये॥

अभय दान पा इन्द्र सिहाये।करि प्रणाम निज लोक सिधाये॥

जो यह कथा सुनैं चित लावें।अन्त समय सुरपति पद पावें॥

गोवर्द्धन है नाम तिहारौ।करते भक्तन कौ निस्तारौ॥

जो नर तुम्हरे दर्शन पावें।तिनके दुःख दूर ह्वै जावें॥

कुण्डन में जो करें आचमन।धन्य धन्य वह मानव जीवन॥

मानसी गंगा में जो न्हावें।सीधे स्वर्ग लोक कूँ जावें॥

दूध चढ़ा जो भोग लगावें।आधि व्याधि तेहि पास न आवें॥

जल फल तुलसी पत्र चढ़ावें।मन वांछित फल निश्चय पावें॥

जो नर देत दूध की धारा।भरौ रहे ताकौ भण्डारा॥

करें जागरण जो नर कोई।दुख दरिद्र भय ताहि न होई॥

‘श्याम’ शिलामय निज जन त्राता।भक्ति मुक्ति सरबस के दाता॥

पुत्र हीन जो तुम कूँ ध्यावें।ताकूँ पुत्र प्राप्ति ह्वै जावें॥

दंडौती परिकम्मा करहीं।ते सहजहि भवसागर तरहीं॥

कलि में तुम सम देव न दूजा।सुर नर मुनि सब करते पूजा॥

॥ दोहा ॥

जो यह चालीसा पढ़ै,सुनै शुद्ध चित्त लाय।

सत्य सत्य यह सत्य है,गिरिवर करै सहाय॥

क्षमा करहुँ अपराध मम,त्राहि माम् गिरिराज।

श्याम बिहारी शरण में,गोवर्द्धन महाराज॥

Doha

I bow to Veena Vadini, after meditating upon Lord Ganesha. May Lord Krishna, along with the Supreme Divine Power Radha, bless us with auspiciousness.
Meaning: The devotee first offers prayers to Goddess Saraswati (Veena Vadini) and Lord Ganesha for wisdom and the removal of obstacles, then seeks the divine blessings of Radha and Krishna for peace, prosperity, and spiritual well-being.

Remembering all the gods and repeatedly bowing to the Guru and parents, I now describe the glory of Shri Giriraj according to the best of my understanding.
Meaning: The devotee respectfully invokes all deities, the Guru, and parents before narrating the sacred greatness of Govardhan Hill with humility.

Chaupai

Victory, victory to the revered Giriraj, the great king of the sacred land of Braj.
Meaning: Govardhan Hill is glorified as the divine ruler and protector of the holy region of Braj.

You are an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and the entire world is enchanted by Your incomparable beauty.
Meaning: Govardhan is considered a divine manifestation of Lord Vishnu, whose sacred presence captivates all beings.

Your golden peaks shine brilliantly, attracting gods and sages who come to behold Your divine form.
Meaning: The heavenly beings and great sages visit Govardhan to experience its spiritual splendor.

Your peaceful caves resemble heaven itself, where saints perform deep meditation and penance.
Meaning: Govardhan provides a serene environment for spiritual practice and divine contemplation.

You are the noble prince among mountains and always fulfill the wishes of Your devotees.
Meaning: Govardhan lovingly protects and blesses all those who seek refuge in Him.

The great sage Pulastya was deeply pleased with You and humbly requested You to accompany him.
Meaning: According to ancient tradition, Sage Pulastya desired to take Govardhan to another sacred place because of His holiness.

When the sages arrived in Braj, they beheld its sacred beauty and decided to remain there.
Meaning: The divine charm of Braj inspired the sages to make it their place of worship.

Goloka, the divine abode of Lord Vishnu, includes the holy Yamuna, Govardhan, and Vrindavan.
Meaning: Govardhan is regarded as an eternal part of the highest spiritual realm.

The gods longed to dwell in this divine land and assumed many different forms to remain there.
Meaning: Even celestial beings desired to live in Braj because of its unparalleled holiness.

Some became monkeys, some became deer, while others took the form of trees and creepers.
Meaning: The gods willingly accepted humble forms just to stay in the sacred land of Braj.

In these forms they experienced the eternal bliss of Goloka and remained devoted to the Lord.
Meaning: Every living being in Braj is considered spiritually blessed through devotion.

At the end of Dwapara Yuga, Lord Krishna appeared as the joyful and compassionate Lord.
Meaning: Lord Krishna incarnated on Earth to protect righteousness and uplift devotees.

Lord Krishna Himself proclaimed Your greatness and resolved to establish Your worship.
Meaning: Krishna honored Govardhan and revealed His supreme spiritual significance.

He invited all the residents of Braj and initiated the sacred Govardhan Puja.
Meaning: Krishna encouraged everyone to worship Govardhan instead of offering sacrifices to Indra.

Delicious offerings were prepared, and every household in Braj contributed with devotion.
Meaning: The people lovingly brought food and offerings as an expression of gratitude.

The cowherd boys and all the devotees performed the worship, while You manifested with a thousand arms to accept their offerings.
Meaning: Govardhan miraculously appeared in divine form to receive the offerings of His devotees.

You personally manifested during the worship and joyfully accepted every offering presented by the devotees.
Meaning: The Lord graciously receives sincere devotion offered with love.

Seeing this divine miracle, all men and women rejoiced and continuously sang Your praises.
Meaning: The people celebrated the glory of Govardhan with immense happiness.

King Indra became angry and summoned massive rain clouds to destroy Braj.
Meaning: Indra’s pride led him to unleash devastating storms upon the people.

You sheltered all of Braj beneath Your protection, and not even a single drop of rain could harm anyone.
Meaning: Govardhan became the divine refuge that protected every devotee.

For seven continuous days, the torrential rain poured relentlessly until the clouds themselves became exhausted.
Meaning: Despite the endless storm, the devotees remained safe under divine protection.

Lord Krishna lifted You upon the tip of His little finger. O protector of Braj, I bow before You again and again.
Meaning: Krishna displayed His divine power by lifting Govardhan to save His devotees.

Indra’s pride was completely shattered, and he offered heartfelt prayers seeking forgiveness.
Meaning: Realizing his mistake, Indra surrendered before Lord Krishna.

‘Protect me, O Lord. I seek refuge in You. Please forgive my mistakes.’
Meaning: Indra sincerely repented and asked for the Lord’s mercy.

Again and again he prayed with humility, and the sacred Govardhan Parikrama of seven kos was established.
Meaning: The holy circumambulation of Govardhan became a sacred act of devotion.

Indra arrived with the divine cow Surabhi and the celestial elephant Airavata, offering respectful gifts with folded hands.
Meaning: The king of heaven honored Lord Krishna and Govardhan after realizing their supreme greatness.

Receiving fearlessness through divine grace, Indra bowed respectfully and returned to his heavenly abode.
Meaning: The Lord forgave Indra and restored peace.

Whoever listens to this sacred story with sincere devotion attains a glorious spiritual destination at life’s end.
Meaning: Listening to Govardhan’s divine glory grants immense spiritual merit.

Govardhan is Your sacred name, and You always liberate Your devotees from suffering.
Meaning: Govardhan compassionately removes the troubles of sincere worshippers.

Whoever has Your divine darshan finds all sorrows disappearing from life.
Meaning: Seeing Govardhan with faith brings peace, joy, and blessings.

Those who perform Achaman at the sacred ponds are truly blessed in this human birth.
Meaning: Purifying oneself at Govardhan’s holy water bodies brings spiritual merit.

Those who bathe in the sacred Manasi Ganga attain the heavenly realms.
Meaning: Bathing in Manasi Ganga is believed to bestow liberation and divine blessings.

Those who offer milk as a sacred offering remain free from physical and mental afflictions.
Meaning: Offering milk with devotion brings health and protection.

Those who offer water, fruits, and Tulsi leaves surely receive the fulfillment of their heartfelt desires.
Meaning: Even simple offerings made with sincere devotion are accepted by the Lord.

Whoever performs the sacred milk abhisheka upon You is blessed with abundance and prosperity.
Meaning: Devotional offerings invite divine grace and material well-being.

Those who observe devotional night vigils before You remain free from sorrow, poverty, and fear.
Meaning: Sincere worship grants protection from life’s hardships.

O Shyam! Though appearing as a sacred hill of stone, You are the compassionate protector who grants both devotion and liberation.
Meaning: Govardhan is not merely a mountain but the living divine form of the Lord.

Childless devotees who meditate upon You are blessed with worthy children.
Meaning: Govardhan fulfills sincere prayers for family happiness.

Those who perform full prostrations and complete the sacred Govardhan Parikrama easily cross the ocean of worldly existence.
Meaning: Devotional circumambulation helps devotees attain spiritual liberation.

In this age of Kali, there is no deity equal to You. Gods, humans, and sages alike worship You.
Meaning: Govardhan is revered by all beings as a supreme object of devotion.

Doha

Whoever recites or listens to this Chalisa with a pure and focused heart—this is the absolute truth—Giriraj will surely extend His divine protection.
Meaning: Sincere recitation of the Govardhan Chalisa brings the blessings and protection of Govardhan Maharaj.

Forgive all my offenses, O Giriraj. I seek Your refuge. O Govardhan Maharaj, I surrender at the lotus feet of Shyam Bihari.
Meaning: The Chalisa concludes with a humble prayer asking Govardhan Maharaj to forgive all mistakes and grant eternal shelter in the service of Lord Krishna.