Shri Narmada Chalisa

॥ दोहा ॥

देवि पूजिता नर्मदा,महिमा बड़ी अपार।

चालीसा वर्णन करत,कवि अरु भक्त उदार॥

इनकी सेवा से सदा,मिटते पाप महान।

तट पर कर जप दान नर,पाते हैं नित ज्ञान॥

॥ चौपाई ॥

जय-जय-जय नर्मदा भवानी।तुम्हरी महिमा सब जग जानी॥

अमरकण्ठ से निकलीं माता।सर्व सिद्धि नव निधि की दाता॥

कन्या रूप सकल गुण खानी।जब प्रकटीं नर्मदा भवानी॥

सप्तमी सूर्य मकर रविवारा।अश्वनि माघ मास अवतारा॥

वाहन मकर आपको साजैं।कमल पुष्प पर आप विराजैं॥

ब्रह्मा हरि हर तुमको ध्यावैं।तब ही मनवांछित फल पावैं॥

दर्शन करत पाप कटि जाते।कोटि भक्त गण नित्य नहाते॥

जो नर तुमको नित ही ध्यावै।वह नर रुद्र लोक को जावैं॥

मगरमच्छ तुम में सुख पावैं।अन्तिम समय परमपद पावैं॥

मस्तक मुकुट सदा ही साजैं।पांव पैंजनी नित ही राजैं॥

कल-कल ध्वनि करती हो माता।पाप ताप हरती हो माता॥

पूरब से पश्चिम की ओरा।बहतीं माता नाचत मोरा॥

शौनक ऋषि तुम्हरौ गुण गावैं।सूत आदि तुम्हरौ यश गावैं॥

शिव गणेश भी तेरे गुण गावैं।सकल देव गण तुमको ध्यावैं॥

कोटि तीर्थ नर्मदा किनारे।ये सब कहलाते दुःख हारे॥

मनोकामना पूरण करती।सर्व दुःख माँ नित ही हरतीं॥

कनखल में गंगा की महिमा।कुरुक्षेत्र में सरस्वती महिमा॥

पर नर्मदा ग्राम जंगल में।नित रहती माता मंगल में॥

एक बार करके असनाना।तरत पीढ़ी है नर नारा॥

मेकल कन्या तुम ही रेवा।तुम्हरी भजन करें नित देवा॥

जटा शंकरी नाम तुम्हारा।तुमने कोटि जनों को तारा॥

समोद्भवा नर्मदा तुम हो।पाप मोचनी रेवा तुम हो॥

तुम महिमा कहि नहिं जाई।करत न बनती मातु बड़ाई॥

जल प्रताप तुममें अति माता।जो रमणीय तथा सुख दाता॥

चाल सर्पिणी सम है तुम्हारी।महिमा अति अपार है तुम्हारी॥

तुम में पड़ी अस्थि भी भारी।छुवत पाषाण होत वर वारी॥

यमुना में जो मनुज नहाता।सात दिनों में वह फल पाता॥

सरसुति तीन दिनों में देतीं।गंगा तुरत बाद ही देतीं॥

पर रेवा का दर्शन करके।मानव फल पाता मन भर के॥

तुम्हरी महिमा है अति भारी।जिसको गाते हैं नर-नारी॥

जो नर तुम में नित्य नहाता।रुद्र लोक मे पूजा जाता॥

जड़ी बूटियां तट पर राजें।मोहक दृश्य सदा ही साजें॥

वायु सुगन्धित चलती तीरा।जो हरती नर तन की पीरा॥

घाट-घाट की महिमा भारी।कवि भी गा नहिं सकते सारी॥

नहिं जानूँ मैं तुम्हरी पूजा।और सहारा नहीं मम दूजा॥

हो प्रसन्न ऊपर मम माता।तुम ही मातु मोक्ष की दाता॥

जो मानव यह नित है पढ़ता।उसका मान सदा ही बढ़ता॥

जो शत बार इसे है गाता।वह विद्या धन दौलत पाता॥

अगणित बार पढ़ै जो कोई।पूरण मनोकामना होई॥

सबके उर में बसत नर्मदा।यहां वहां सर्वत्र नर्मदा॥

॥ दोहा ॥

भक्ति भाव उर आनि के,जो करता है जाप।

माता जी की कृपा से,दूर होत सन्ताप॥

॥ Doha ॥

Devi Poojita Narmada, Mahima Badi Apaar.
Meaning: O Goddess Narmada, You are worshipped by all. Your divine glory is boundless and beyond comparison.

Chalisa Varnan Karat, Kavi Aru Bhakta Udaar.
Meaning: This Chalisa describes Your greatness, composed with devotion by noble poets and sincere devotees.

Inki Seva Se Sada, Mitate Paap Mahaan.
Meaning: By serving and worshipping Mother Narmada, even the greatest sins are destroyed.

Tat Par Kar Jap Daan Nar, Paate Hain Nit Gyaan.
Meaning: Those who perform prayers, chanting, and charity on Your sacred banks attain divine wisdom every day.

॥ Chaupai ॥

Jai-Jai-Jai Narmada Bhavani, Tumhari Mahima Sab Jag Jaani.
Meaning: Victory to Mother Narmada! The entire world knows and praises Your divine greatness.

Amarkanth Se Niklin Mata, Sarva Siddhi Nav Nidhi Ki Daata.
Meaning: O Mother, You originated from Amarkantak and bless Your devotees with all spiritual powers and the nine divine treasures.

Kanya Roop Sakal Gun Khaani, Jab Prakateen Narmada Bhavani.
Meaning: When You appeared in the form of a divine maiden, You embodied every noble virtue and perfection.

Saptami Surya Makar Ravivara, Ashwini Magh Maas Avataara.
Meaning: You manifested on the sacred day of Magha Shukla Saptami, on a Sunday, under the Ashwini Nakshatra and Makara Sun.

Vaahan Makar Aapko Saajain, Kamal Pushpa Par Aap Viraajain.
Meaning: Your divine vehicle is the crocodile, and You are beautifully seated upon a lotus flower.

Brahma Hari Har Tumko Dhyaavain, Tab Hi Manvaanchhit Phal Paavain.
Meaning: Even Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Shiva meditate upon You and receive their desired blessings.

Darshan Karat Paap Kati Jaate, Koti Bhakta Gan Nitya Nahaate.
Meaning: A mere glimpse of You destroys sins, and millions of devotees bathe daily in Your sacred waters.

Jo Nar Tumko Nit Hi Dhyaavai, Vah Nar Rudra Lok Ko Jaavai.
Meaning: Whoever meditates upon You every day ultimately attains the divine abode of Lord Shiva.

Magarmachchh Tum Mein Sukh Paavain, Antim Samay Paramapad Paavain.
Meaning: Even the crocodiles living in Your waters find peace and, at the end of their lives, attain the supreme divine state.

Mastak Mukut Sada Hi Saajain, Paanv Painjani Nit Hi Raajain.
Meaning: A magnificent crown adorns Your head, and beautiful anklets always grace Your sacred feet.

Kal-Kal Dhvani Karti Ho Mata, Paap Taap Harti Ho Mata.
Meaning: O Mother, the melodious sound of Your flowing waters removes all sins, suffering, and hardships.

Poorab Se Paschim Ki Ora, Bahtin Mata Naachat Mora.
Meaning: O Mother, You flow gracefully from east to west, while peacocks dance joyfully along Your sacred banks.

Shaunak Rishi Tumharo Gun Gaavain. Soot Aadi Tumharo Yash Gaavain.
Meaning: Sage Shaunak and Soota, along with other revered sages, sing the praises of your divine virtues and glory.

Shiv Ganesh Bhi Tere Gun Gaavain. Sakal Dev Gan Tumko Dhyaavain.
Meaning: Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha, and all the celestial deities glorify you and meditate upon you.

Koti Teerth Narmada Kinaare. Ye Sab Kahalate Dukh Haare.
Meaning: Countless sacred pilgrimage sites exist along the banks of Mother Narmada, and they are known for removing all sorrows.

Manokamna Pooran Karti. Sarva Dukh Maa Nit Hi Harti.
Meaning: O Mother, You fulfill every heartfelt desire and remove all suffering every day.

Kankhal Mein Ganga Ki Mahima. Kurukshetra Mein Saraswati Mahima.
Meaning: The River Ganga is especially revered at Kankhal, and Goddess Saraswati is greatly worshipped at Kurukshetra.

Par Narmada Gram Jangal Mein. Nit Rahti Mata Mangal Mein.
Meaning: But Mother Narmada blesses villages, forests, and every place with constant auspiciousness.

Ek Baar Karke Asnana. Tarat Peedhi Hai Nar Naara.
Meaning: Even a single holy bath in Mother Narmada uplifts not only the devotee but also generations of the family.

Mekal Kanya Tum Hi Reva. Tumhari Bhajan Karen Nit Deva.
Meaning: You are the divine daughter of the Mekala Mountains, known as Reva, and even the gods worship You daily.

Jata Shankari Naam Tumhara. Tumne Koti Janon Ko Tara.
Meaning: You are known as Jata Shankari, and You have liberated millions of souls.

Samodbhava Narmada Tum Ho. Paap Mochani Reva Tum Ho.
Meaning: You are the sacred River Narmada, born through divine grace, and You remove all sins as Mother Reva.

Tum Mahima Kahi Nahin Jaai. Karat Na Banti Matu Badaai.
Meaning: Your greatness cannot be fully described, O Mother, and words are never enough to praise You.

Jal Pratap Tummein Ati Mata. Jo Ramaniya Tatha Sukh Data.
Meaning: Your sacred waters possess immense divine power and bring beauty, peace, and happiness to all.

Chaal Sarpini Sam Hai Tumhari. Mahima Ati Apaar Hai Tumhari.
Meaning: Your flowing movement resembles that of a graceful serpent, and Your glory is boundless.

Tum Mein Padi Asthi Bhi Bhaari. Chhuvat Pashaan Hot Var Vaari.
Meaning: Even the ashes immersed in Your waters become blessed, and even stones are sanctified by Your touch.

Yamuna Mein Jo Manuj Nahata. Saat Dinon Mein Vah Phal Paata.
Meaning: A person bathing in the Yamuna receives spiritual merit after seven days.

Sarasuti Teen Dinon Mein Detin. Ganga Turat Baad Hi Detin.
Meaning: Goddess Saraswati grants her blessings in three days, while Mother Ganga grants them immediately.

Par Reva Ka Darshan Karke. Maanav Phal Paata Man Bhar Ke.
Meaning: But merely beholding Mother Reva (Narmada) grants a devotee immense spiritual blessings.

Tumhari Mahima Hai Ati Bhaari. Jisko Gaate Hain Nar-Naari.
Meaning: Your greatness is immeasurable and is praised by both men and women alike.

Jo Nar Tum Mein Nitya Nahata. Rudra Lok Mein Pooja Jaata.
Meaning: Whoever bathes daily in Your sacred waters earns honor in the divine abode of Lord Rudra.

Jadi Bootiyan Tat Par Raajen. Mohak Drishya Sada Hi Saajen.
Meaning: Medicinal herbs flourish along Your banks, creating enchanting and beautiful scenery.

Vaayu Sugandhit Chalti Teera. Jo Harti Nar Tan Ki Peera.
Meaning: The fragrant breeze flowing along Your banks removes the pain and suffering of all.

Ghat-Ghat Ki Mahima Bhaari. Kavi Bhi Gaa Nahin Sakte Saari.
Meaning: Every sacred ghat along Your banks has unique glory that even great poets cannot fully describe.

Nahin Jaanun Main Tumhari Pooja. Aur Sahara Nahin Mam Dooja.
Meaning: I do not know the proper way to worship You, O Mother; You alone are my refuge.

Ho Prasann Upar Mam Mata. Tum Hi Matu Moksh Ki Daata.
Meaning: O Mother, be pleased with me, for You alone are the giver of liberation.

Jo Maanav Yah Nit Hai Padhta. Uska Maan Sada Hi Badhta.
Meaning: Whoever recites this hymn daily gains honor and respect in life.

Jo Shat Baar Ise Hai Gaata. Vah Vidya Dhan Daulat Paata.
Meaning: Whoever chants it one hundred times is blessed with knowledge, wealth, and prosperity.

Aganit Baar Padhai Jo Koi. Pooran Manokamna Hoi.
Meaning: Whoever recites it countless times has all heartfelt wishes fulfilled.

Sabke Ur Mein Basat Narmada. Yahaan Vahaan Sarvatra Narmada.
Meaning: Mother Narmada resides in every heart and is present everywhere.

Doha

Bhakti Bhav Ur Aani Ke, Jo Karta Hai Jaap.
Meaning: Whoever chants this prayer with sincere devotion and love in the heart…

Mata Ji Ki Kripa Se, Door Hot Santap.
Meaning: …by the grace of Mother Narmada, all sorrows and sufferings are removed.