॥ दोहा ॥

जय जय तुलसी भगवती,सत्यवती सुखदानी।

नमो नमो हरि प्रेयसी,श्री वृन्दा गुन खानी॥

श्री हरि शीश बिरजिनी,देहु अमर वर अम्ब।

जनहित हे वृन्दावनी,अब न करहु विलम्ब॥

॥ चौपाई ॥

धन्य धन्य श्री तुलसी माता।महिमा अगम सदा श्रुति गाता॥

हरि के प्राणहु से तुम प्यारी।हरीहीँ हेतु कीन्हो तप भारी॥

जब प्रसन्न है दर्शन दीन्ह्यो।तब कर जोरी विनय उस कीन्ह्यो॥

हे भगवन्त कन्त मम होहू।दीन जानी जनि छाडाहू छोहु॥

सुनी लक्ष्मी तुलसी की बानी।दीन्हो श्राप कध पर आनी॥

उस अयोग्य वर मांगन हारी।होहू विटप तुम जड़ तनु धारी॥

सुनी तुलसी हीँ श्रप्यो तेहिं ठामा।करहु वास तुहू नीचन धामा॥

दियो वचन हरि तब तत्काला।सुनहु सुमुखी जनि होहू बिहाला॥

समय पाई व्हौ रौ पाती तोरा।पुजिहौ आस वचन सत मोरा॥

तब गोकुल मह गोप सुदामा।तासु भई तुलसी तू बामा॥

कृष्ण रास लीला के माही।राधे शक्यो प्रेम लखी नाही॥

दियो श्राप तुलसिह तत्काला।नर लोकही तुम जन्महु बाला॥

यो गोप वह दानव राजा।शङ्ख चुड नामक शिर ताजा॥

तुलसी भई तासु की नारी।परम सती गुण रूप अगारी॥

अस द्वै कल्प बीत जब गयऊ।कल्प तृतीय जन्म तब भयऊ॥

वृन्दा नाम भयो तुलसी को।असुर जलन्धर नाम पति को॥

करि अति द्वन्द अतुल बलधामा।लीन्हा शंकर से संग्राम॥

जब निज सैन्य सहित शिव हारे।मरही न तब हर हरिही पुकारे॥

पतिव्रता वृन्दा थी नारी।कोऊ न सके पतिहि संहारी॥

तब जलन्धर ही भेष बनाई।वृन्दा ढिग हरि पहुच्यो जाई॥

शिव हित लही करि कपट प्रसंगा।कियो सतीत्व धर्म तोही भंगा॥

भयो जलन्धर कर संहारा।सुनी उर शोक उपारा॥

तिही क्षण दियो कपट हरि टारी।लखी वृन्दा दुःख गिरा उचारी॥

जलन्धर जस हत्यो अभीता।सोई रावन तस हरिही सीता॥

अस प्रस्तर सम हृदय तुम्हारा।धर्म खण्डी मम पतिहि संहारा॥

यही कारण लही श्राप हमारा।होवे तनु पाषाण तुम्हारा॥

सुनी हरि तुरतहि वचन उचारे।दियो श्राप बिना विचारे॥

लख्यो न निज करतूती पति को।छलन चह्यो जब पारवती को॥

जड़मति तुहु अस हो जड़रूपा।जग मह तुलसी विटप अनूपा॥

धग्व रूप हम शालिग्रामा।नदी गण्डकी बीच ललामा॥

जो तुलसी दल हमही चढ़ इहैं।सब सुख भोगी परम पद पईहै॥

बिनु तुलसी हरि जलत शरीरा।अतिशय उठत शीश उर पीरा॥

जो तुलसी दल हरि शिर धारत।सो सहस्र घट अमृत डारत॥

तुलसी हरि मन रञ्जनी हारी।रोग दोष दुःख भंजनी हारी॥

प्रेम सहित हरि भजन निरन्तर।तुलसी राधा में नाही अन्तर॥

व्यन्जन हो छप्पनहु प्रकारा।बिनु तुलसी दल न हरीहि प्यारा॥

सकल तीर्थ तुलसी तरु छाही।लहत मुक्ति जन संशय नाही॥

कवि सुन्दर इक हरि गुण गावत।तुलसिहि निकट सहसगुण पावत॥

बसत निकट दुर्बासा धामा।जो प्रयास ते पूर्व ललामा॥

पाठ करहि जो नित नर नारी।होही सुख भाषहि त्रिपुरारी॥

॥ दोहा ॥

तुलसी चालीसा पढ़ही,तुलसी तरु ग्रह धारी।

दीपदान करि पुत्र फल,पावही बन्ध्यहु नारी॥

सकल दुःख दरिद्र हरि,हार ह्वै परम प्रसन्न।

आशिय धन जन लड़हि,ग्रह बसही पूर्णा अत्र॥

लाही अभिमत फल जगत,मह लाही पूर्ण सब काम।

जेई दल अर्पही तुलसी तंह,सहस बसही हरीराम॥

तुलसी महिमा नाम लख,तुलसी सूत सुखराम।

मानस चालीस रच्यो,जग महं तुलसीदास॥

Tulsi Chalisa (English Transliteration with Meaning)

Doha

Jaya Jaya Tulasi Bhagavati, Satyavati Sukhadani.
Meaning: Victory to Goddess Tulsi, the embodiment of truth and the bestower of happiness.

Namo Namo Hari Preyasi, Shri Vrinda Guna Khani.
Meaning: Salutations again and again to Shri Vrinda, the beloved of Lord Hari and the treasure house of divine virtues.

Shri Hari Shisha Birajini, Dehu Amara Vara Amba.
Meaning: O Mother Tulsi, who adorns the head of Lord Hari, kindly grant us the blessing of eternal spiritual well-being.

Janahit He Vrindavani, Aba Na Karahu Vilamba.
Meaning: O Vrindavani, the benefactor of all beings, please do not delay in showering Your grace.

Chaupai

Dhanya Dhanya Shri Tulasi Mata, Mahima Agama Sada Shruti Gata.
Meaning: Blessed is Mother Tulsi. Her divine glory is beyond comprehension and is eternally praised in the sacred Vedas.

Hari Ke Pranahu Se Tum Pyari, Harihin Hetu Kinho Tapa Bhari.
Meaning: You are dearer than life itself to Lord Hari, and You performed severe penance solely for His sake.

Jaba Prasanna Hai Darshana Dinhyo, Taba Kara Jori Vinaya Usa Kinhyo.
Meaning: When the Lord became pleased and granted You His divine vision, You humbly folded Your hands and prayed.

He Bhagavanta Kanta Mama Hohu, Dina Jani Jani Chhadahu Chhohu.
Meaning: O Lord, please become my eternal husband and never abandon me, considering me helpless.

Suni Lakshmi Tulasi Ki Bani, Dinho Shrapa Krodha Para Ani.
Meaning: Hearing Tulsi’s words, Goddess Lakshmi became displeased and pronounced a curse.

Usa Ayogya Vara Mangana Hari, Hohu Vitapa Tuma Jada Tanu Dhari.
Meaning: Since You asked for an improper boon, You shall become a sacred plant rooted upon the earth.

Suni Tulasi Hin Shrapyo Tehi Thama, Karahu Vasa Tuhu Nicha Dhama.
Meaning: Tulsi, in return, also cursed Lakshmi that she would dwell in a humble place.

Diyo Vachana Hari Taba Tatkala, Sunahu Sumukhi Jani Hohu Bihala.
Meaning: Lord Hari immediately consoled Tulsi and told her not to be distressed.

Samaya Pai Vhau Rau Pati Tora, Pujihau Asa Vachana Sata Mora.
Meaning: At the proper time, I shall become Your husband, and the world shall worship You. This is My eternal promise.

Taba Gokula Maha Gopa Sudama, Tasu Bhai Tulasi Tu Bama.
Meaning: Later, in Gokul, You became associated with the divine devotee Sudama.

Krishna Rasa Lila Ke Mahi, Radhe Shakyo Prema Lakhi Nahi.
Meaning: During Lord Krishna’s divine Raas Leela, Radha witnessed Your devotion.

Diyo Shrapa Tulasihi Tatkala, Nara Lokahi Tuma Janmahu Bala.
Meaning: Tulsi was then cursed to take birth on earth as a human maiden.

Yo Gopa Vaha Danava Raja, Shankha Chuda Nama Shira Taja.
Meaning: That cowherd later became the mighty demon king named Shankhachuda.

Tulasi Bhai Tasu Ki Nari, Parama Sati Guna Rupa Agari.
Meaning: Tulsi became his devoted and virtuous wife, renowned for her purity and noble qualities.

Asa Dvai Kalpa Bita Jaba Gayau, Kalpa Tritiya Janma Taba Bhayau.
Meaning: After two cosmic ages had passed, Tulsi took birth once again.

Vrinda Nama Bhayo Tulasi Ko, Asura Jalandhara Nama Pati Ko.
Meaning: She was then known as Vrinda, and her husband was the demon king Jalandhara.

Kari Ati Dvandva Atula Baladhama, Linha Shankara Se Sangrama.
Meaning: Jalandhara, possessing immense strength, waged a fierce battle against Lord Shiva.

Jaba Nija Sainya Sahita Shiva Hare, Marahi Na Taba Hari Harihi Pukare.
Meaning: Even when Shiva’s army struggled, Jalandhara could not be defeated, and the gods prayed to Lord Vishnu.

Pativrata Vrinda Thi Nari, Kou Na Sake Patihi Sanhari.
Meaning: Vrinda’s unwavering chastity protected her husband, making him invincible.

Taba Jalandhara Hi Bhesha Banai, Vrinda Dhiga Hari Pahuchyo Jai.
Meaning: Lord Vishnu assumed the form of Jalandhara and approached Vrinda.

Shiva Hita Lahi Kari Kapata Prasanga, Kiyo Satitva Dharma Tohi Bhanga.
Meaning: To help Lord Shiva, Vishnu employed divine deception, which broke Vrinda’s vow of chastity.

Bhayo Jalandhara Kara Sanhara, Suni Ura Shoka Upara.
Meaning: Jalandhara was then slain, leaving Vrinda heartbroken.

Tihi Kshana Diyo Kapata Hari Tari, Lakhi Vrinda Duhkha Gira Uchari.
Meaning: Realizing the divine deception, Vrinda sorrowfully spoke to Lord Vishnu.

Jalandhara Jasa Hatyo Abhita, Soi Ravana Tasa Harihi Sita.
Meaning: She declared that just as her husband had been taken away, Lord Vishnu would also experience separation from His consort as Lord Rama and Sita.

Asa Prastara Sama Hridaya Tumhara, Dharma Khandi Mama Patihi Sanhara.
Meaning: Your heart is as hard as stone, for You broke righteousness and caused my husband’s death.

Yahi Karana Lahi Shrapa Hamara, Hove Tanu Pashana Tumhara.
Meaning: Therefore, I curse You to become a sacred stone.

Suni Hari Turatahi Vachana Uchare, Diyo Shrapa Bina Vichare.
Meaning: Lord Hari accepted the curse and replied compassionately.

Lakhyo Na Nija Karatuti Pati Ko, Chhalana Chahyo Jaba Parvati Ko.
Meaning: He reminded her that Jalandhara himself had committed deception by attempting to approach Goddess Parvati.

Jadamati Tuhu Asa Ho Jadaroopa, Jaga Maha Tulasi Vitapa Anupa.
Meaning: You too shall become the incomparable Tulsi plant, worshipped throughout the world.

Dhari Rupa Hama Shaligrama, Nadi Gandaki Bicha Lalama.
Meaning: I shall manifest as the sacred Shaligram stone in the Gandaki River.

Jo Tulasi Dala Hamahi Chadha Ihai, Saba Sukha Bhogi Parama Pada Paihai.
Meaning: Whoever offers Tulsi leaves to Me shall enjoy worldly happiness and ultimately attain liberation.

Binu Tulasi Hari Jalata Sharira, Atishaya Uthata Shisha Ura Pira.
Meaning: Without Tulsi, My worship remains incomplete, and I feel great discomfort.

Jo Tulasi Dala Hari Shira Dharata, So Sahasra Ghata Amrita Darata.
Meaning: Offering Tulsi leaves upon Lord Hari is equal to pouring thousands of pots of nectar.

Tulasi Hari Mana Ranjani Hari, Roga Dosha Duhkha Bhanjani Hari.
Meaning: Tulsi delights Lord Hari and destroys diseases, sins, and sorrows.

Prema Sahita Hari Bhajana Nirantara, Tulasi Radha Mein Nahi Antara.
Meaning: One who worships Lord Hari with love through Tulsi receives devotion equal to that of Radha.

Vyanjana Ho Chhappanahu Prakara, Binu Tulasi Dala Na Harihi Pyara.
Meaning: Even fifty-six varieties of offerings are incomplete without Tulsi leaves.

Sakala Tirtha Tulasi Taru Chhahi, Lahata Mukti Jana Sanshaya Nahi.
Meaning: The shade of the Tulsi plant is equal to all sacred pilgrimage places and grants liberation without doubt.

Kavi Sundara Eka Hari Guna Gavata, Tulasihi Nikata Sahasaguna Pavata.
Meaning: Singing the glories of Lord Hari near Tulsi multiplies spiritual merit a thousandfold.

Basata Nikata Durbasa Dhama, Jo Prayas Te Purva Lalama.
Meaning: Even great sages reside near Tulsi, considering it supremely sacred.

Patha Karahi Jo Nita Nara Nari, Hohi Sukha Bhashahi Tripurari.
Meaning: Whoever recites this Chalisa daily is blessed with happiness and receives Lord Shiva’s grace.

Doha

Tulasi Chalisa Padhahi, Tulasi Taru Graha Dhari.
Meaning: Whoever recites the Tulsi Chalisa and worships the Tulsi plant receives divine blessings.

Dipadana Kari Putra Phala, Pavahi Bandhyahu Nari.
Meaning: Childless women who offer lamps before Tulsi receive the blessing of worthy children.

Sakala Duhkha Daridra Hari, Hari Hvai Parama Prasanna.
Meaning: All sorrow and poverty disappear as Lord Hari becomes greatly pleased.

Ashiya Dhana Jana Ladhahi, Graha Basahi Purna Atra.
Meaning: Prosperity, family happiness, and peace fill the devotee’s home.

Lahi Abhimata Phala Jagata, Maha Lahi Purna Saba Kama.
Meaning: Devotees obtain all desired blessings and fulfill every righteous wish.

Jei Dala Arpahi Tulasi Taha, Sahasa Basahi Hari Rama.
Meaning: Wherever Tulsi leaves are offered with devotion, Lord Hari and Lord Rama reside there.

Tulasi Mahima Nama Lakha, Tulasi Suta Sukharama.
Meaning: The greatness of Tulsi is immeasurable and grants immense spiritual joy.

Manasa Chalisa Rachyo, Jaga Mahan Tulasidasa.
Meaning: This sacred Chalisa was composed for the welfare of the world by the great saint Tulsidas.