Shri Santoshi Mata Chalisa

॥ दोहा ॥

श्री गणपति पद नाय सिर,धरि हिय शारदा ध्यान।

सन्तोषी मां की करुँ,कीरति सकल बखान॥

॥ चौपाई ॥

जय संतोषी मां जग जननी।खल मति दुष्ट दैत्य दल हननी॥

गणपति देव तुम्हारे ताता।रिद्धि सिद्धि कहलावहं माता॥

माता-पिता की रहौ दुलारी।कीरति केहि विधि कहुं तुम्हारी॥

क्रीट मुकुट सिर अनुपम भारी।कानन कुण्डल को छवि न्यारी॥

सोहत अंग छटा छवि प्यारी।सुन्दर चीर सुनहरी धारी॥

आप चतुर्भुज सुघड़ विशाला।धारण करहु गले वन माला॥

निकट है गौ अमित दुलारी।करहु मयूर आप असवारी॥

जानत सबही आप प्रभुताई।सुर नर मुनि सब करहिं बड़ाई॥

तुम्हरे दरश करत क्षण माई।दुख दरिद्र सब जाय नसाई॥

वेद पुराण रहे यश गाई।करहु भक्त की आप सहाई॥

ब्रह्मा ढिंग सरस्वती कहाई।लक्ष्मी रूप विष्णु ढिंग आई॥

शिव ढिंग गिरजा रूप बिराजी।महिमा तीनों लोक में गाजी॥

शक्ति रूप प्रगटी जन जानी।रुद्र रूप भई मात भवानी॥

दुष्टदलन हित प्रगटी काली।जगमग ज्योति प्रचंड निराली॥

चण्ड मुण्ड महिषासुर मारे।शुम्भ निशुम्भ असुर हनि डारे॥

महिमा वेद पुरनान बरनी।निज भक्तन के संकट हरनी॥

रूप शारदा हंस मोहिनी।निरंकार साकार दाहिनी॥

प्रगटाई चहुंदिश निज माया।कण कण में है तेज समाया॥

पृथ्वी सूर्य चन्द्र अरु तारे।तव इंगित क्रम बद्ध हैं सारे॥

पालन पोषण तुमहीं करता।क्षण भंगुर में प्राण हरता॥

ब्रह्मा विष्णु तुम्हें नित ध्यावैं।शेष महेश सदा मन लावे॥

मनोकमना पूरण करनी।पाप काटनी भव भय तरनी॥

चित्त लगाय तुम्हें जो ध्याता।सो नर सुख सम्पत्ति है पाता॥

बन्ध्या नारि तुमहिं जो ध्यावैं।पुत्र पुष्प लता सम वह पावैं॥

पति वियोगी अति व्याकुलनारी।तुम वियोग अति व्याकुलयारी॥

कन्या जो कोइ तुमको ध्यावै।अपना मन वांछित वर पावै॥

शीलवान गुणवान हो मैया।अपने जन की नाव खिवैया॥

विधि पूर्वक व्रत जो कोई करहीं।ताहि अमित सुख संपत्ति भरहीं॥

गुड़ और चना भोग तोहि भावै।सेवा करै सो आनंद पावै॥

श्रद्धा युक्त ध्यान जो धरहीं।सो नर निश्चय भव सों तरहीं॥

उद्यापन जो करहि तुम्हारा।ताको सहज करहु निस्तारा॥

नारि सुहागिन व्रत जो करती।सुख सम्पत्ति सों गोदी भरती॥

जो सुमिरत जैसी मन भावा।सो नर वैसो ही फल पावा॥

सात शुक्र जो व्रत मन धारे।ताके पूर्ण मनोरथ सारे॥

सेवा करहि भक्ति युत जोई।ताको दूर दरिद्र दुख होई॥

जो जन शरण माता तेरी आवै।ताके क्षण में काज बनावै॥

जय जय जय अम्बे कल्यानी।कृपा करौ मोरी महारानी॥

जो कोई पढ़ै मात चालीसा।तापे करहिं कृपा जगदीशा॥

नित प्रति पाठ करै इक बारा।सो नर रहै तुम्हारा प्यारा॥

नाम लेत ब्याधा सब भागे।रोग दोष कबहूँ नहीं लागे॥

॥ दोहा ॥

सन्तोषी माँ के सदा,बन्दहुँ पग निश वास।

पूर्ण मनोरथ हों सकल,मात हरौ भव त्रास॥

॥ Doha ॥

Shri Ganapati Pada Naaya Sir, Dhari Hiy Sharada Dhyan.
I bow my head at the holy feet of Lord Ganesha and meditate upon Goddess Saraswati.

Shri Ganapati Pada Naaya Sir, Dhari Hiy Sharada Dhyan.
Meaning: I first offer my respects to Lord Ganesha and focus my heart on Goddess Saraswati, seeking wisdom and success before beginning this prayer.

Santoshi Maa Ki Karun, Kirati Sakal Bakhan.
I now sing the complete glory and divine praises of Mother Santoshi.

Santoshi Maa Ki Karun, Kirati Sakal Bakhan.
Meaning: With devotion, I describe the greatness, virtues, and divine glory of Mother Santoshi.

॥ Chaupai ॥

Jaya Santoshi Maa Jag Janani, Khal Mati Dushta Daitya Dal Hanani.
Victory to Mother Santoshi, the Mother of the Universe, who destroys evil-minded people and wicked demons.

Meaning: Mother Santoshi protects the righteous and destroys negativity, evil thoughts, and demonic forces.

Ganapati Deva Tumhare Tata, Riddhi Siddhi Kahalavahin Mata.
Lord Ganesha is Your father, and Riddhi and Siddhi are known as Your mothers.

Meaning: Mother Santoshi is regarded as the beloved daughter of Lord Ganesha and is closely associated with prosperity and spiritual success.

Mata-Pita Ki Rahau Dulari, Kirati Kehi Vidhi Kahun Tumhari.
You remain the beloved daughter of Your divine parents; how can I fully describe Your glory?

Meaning: The greatness of Mother Santoshi is beyond words, and no one can completely express Her divine virtues.

Kirit Mukut Sir Anupam Bhari, Kanan Kundal Ko Chhavi Nyari.
A magnificent crown adorns Your head, and Your beautiful earrings shine brilliantly.

Meaning: The divine ornaments of Mother Santoshi symbolize Her supreme beauty, majesty, and grace.

Sohat Ang Chhata Chhavi Pyari, Sundar Chir Sunahari Dhari.
Your radiant form is enchanting, and You wear beautiful golden garments.

Meaning: Her divine appearance reflects purity, prosperity, and eternal splendor.

Aap Chaturbhuj Sughad Vishala, Dharan Karahu Gale Van Mala.
You possess four graceful arms and wear a beautiful garland of forest flowers around Your neck.

Meaning: The four arms represent Her divine powers, while the garland symbolizes purity and compassion.

Nikat Hai Gau Amit Dulari, Karahu Mayur Aap Asawari.
A beloved sacred cow remains near You, and You ride upon a magnificent peacock.

Meaning: The cow represents nourishment and compassion, while the peacock signifies beauty, dignity, and divine victory.

Janat Sabahi Aap Prabhutai, Sur Nar Muni Sab Karahin Badai.
Everyone knows Your supreme greatness; gods, humans, and sages all sing Your praises.

Meaning: Mother Santoshi is revered throughout the three worlds by all beings.

Tumhare Darash Karat Kshan Maai, Dukh Daridra Sab Jaya Nasai.
O Mother, even a moment of Your divine darshan removes sorrow and poverty.

Meaning: A glimpse of Mother Santoshi blesses devotees with happiness, peace, and prosperity.

Veda Purana Rahe Yash Gai, Karahu Bhakta Ki Aap Sahai.
The Vedas and Puranas continuously sing Your glory; kindly protect and help Your devotees.

Meaning: The sacred scriptures praise Mother Santoshi, who always supports sincere devotees.

Brahma Dhing Saraswati Kahai, Lakshmi Roop Vishnu Dhing Aai.
Near Lord Brahma You appear as Goddess Saraswati, and beside Lord Vishnu You appear as Goddess Lakshmi.

Meaning: Mother Santoshi manifests as different divine forms according to the needs of creation and preservation.

Shiva Dhing Girija Roop Biraji, Mahima Tino Lok Mein Gaji.
Beside Lord Shiva You shine as Goddess Girija, and Your glory resounds throughout the three worlds.

Meaning: She is the eternal Divine Mother whose greatness is celebrated across heaven, earth, and the netherworld.

Shakti Roop Pragati Jan Jani, Rudra Roop Bhai Maat Bhavani.
You manifest as Divine Power and also appear as Mother Bhavani in the fierce Rudra form.

Meaning: Mother Santoshi embodies both gentle compassion and powerful protection.

Dushta Dalan Hit Pragati Kali, Jagmag Jyoti Prachanda Nirali.
For destroying the wicked, You manifest as Goddess Kali, radiating an extraordinary and brilliant divine light.

Meaning: Whenever evil rises, the Divine Mother appears in a powerful form to protect righteousness.

Chanda Munda Mahishasura Mare, Shumbha Nishumbha Asura Hani Dare.
You slew the demons Chanda, Munda, Mahishasura, Shumbha, and Nishumbha.

Meaning: The Divine Mother destroys arrogance, ego, and evil in every age.

Mahima Veda Puranan Barani, Nij Bhaktan Ke Sankat Harani.
The Vedas and Puranas describe Your greatness, and You remove the sufferings of Your devotees.

Meaning: Mother Santoshi always protects those who worship Her with sincere faith.

Roop Sharada Hansa Mohini, Nirankar Sakar Dahini.
You appear as Goddess Sharada, the enchanting one riding the swan, and You are both the formless and the embodied Divine.

Meaning: The Divine Mother exists beyond form yet lovingly appears in visible forms for Her devotees.

Pragatai Chahundish Nij Maya, Kan Kan Mein Hai Tej Samaya.
Your divine power spreads in all directions, and Your radiance exists in every particle of creation.

Meaning: The entire universe is filled with the presence and energy of the Divine Mother.

Prithvi Surya Chandra Aru Tare, Tav Ingit Kram Baddh Hain Sare.
The Earth, the Sun, the Moon, and the stars all move according to Your divine command.

Meaning: The entire cosmos functions under the supreme will of the Divine Mother.

Palan Poshan Tumhin Karta, Kshan Bhangur Mein Pran Harta.
You alone nourish and sustain all beings, and in a single moment You can also withdraw life.

Meaning: Mother Santoshi is the supreme source of creation, preservation, and dissolution, holding complete control over the cycle of life.

Brahma and Vishnu meditate upon You every day; Shesha and Mahesha (Lord Shiva) always keep their minds absorbed in You.
Meaning: Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Sheshnag, and Lord Shiva constantly worship and meditate on Goddess Santoshi.

You fulfill all heartfelt desires, destroy sins, and help devotees cross the ocean of worldly fears.
Meaning: The Goddess grants sincere wishes, removes the burden of sins, and protects devotees from the cycle of suffering.

Whoever meditates upon You with a focused mind attains happiness, prosperity, and wealth.
Meaning: True devotion to the Goddess brings peace, success, and material abundance.

A childless woman who worships You is blessed with children who bloom like beautiful flowers.
Meaning: The Goddess blesses childless women with the joy of motherhood.

A woman distressed by separation from her husband is freed from the pain of separation through Your grace.
Meaning: Goddess Santoshi removes sorrow and reunites separated couples with Her blessings.

Any unmarried girl who worships You receives the life partner she desires.
Meaning: Devotion to the Goddess fulfills the wish of finding a suitable and loving husband.

O Mother, You bless Your devotees with virtue and noble qualities, and You are the boat that carries them across life’s ocean.
Meaning: The Goddess guides Her devotees toward righteousness and safely leads them through life’s difficulties.

Whoever observes Your sacred fast according to proper tradition receives immense happiness and prosperity.
Meaning: Performing the Santoshi Mata Vrat sincerely brings endless blessings and success.

Jaggery and roasted chickpeas are Your beloved offerings; those who serve You attain true joy.
Meaning: Offering jaggery and gram with devotion pleases the Goddess and fills devotees with happiness.

Those who meditate upon You with unwavering faith surely cross the ocean of worldly existence.
Meaning: Faithful worship of the Goddess leads to liberation and freedom from worldly suffering.

Whoever performs the concluding ceremony (Udyapan) of Your vow is easily granted liberation from difficulties.
Meaning: Completing the Santoshi Mata Vrat properly brings lasting blessings and removes obstacles.

A married woman who observes Your sacred fast is blessed with happiness, prosperity, and a joyful family.
Meaning: The Goddess protects married life and blesses families with abundance and children.

Whoever remembers You with any sincere wish receives the very fruit they desire.
Meaning: The Goddess fulfills the heartfelt desires of every true devotee.

Those who faithfully observe the fast for seven consecutive Fridays have all their wishes fulfilled.
Meaning: The seven-Friday Santoshi Mata Vrat grants the fulfillment of sincere prayers.

Whoever serves You with true devotion is freed from poverty and sorrow.
Meaning: The Goddess removes financial hardship and suffering from Her devotees.

Whoever seeks refuge at Your feet has their work accomplished in an instant.
Meaning: Surrendering to the Goddess brings quick success and divine help.

Victory, victory, victory to You, O Auspicious Mother! O Great Queen, shower Your grace upon me.
Meaning: The devotee glorifies the Goddess and humbly seeks Her divine blessings.

Whoever recites this Chalisa dedicated to the Mother receives the grace of the Divine Lord.
Meaning: Reciting the Santoshi Mata Chalisa invites divine blessings and protection.

Whoever recites it once every day remains forever dear to You.
Meaning: Daily recitation strengthens the devotee’s bond with the Goddess.

By chanting Your holy name, all diseases flee away, and no illness or affliction can ever trouble the devotee.
Meaning: Remembering the Goddess with faith protects one from illness and negativity.

Doha

I forever bow at the sacred feet of Mother Santoshi day and night. May all my desires be fulfilled, O Mother, and remove the fear of worldly suffering.
Meaning: The devotee offers constant reverence to Goddess Santoshi, praying for the fulfillment of all wishes and freedom from the pains and fears of worldly life.