Kali Chalisa (काली चालीसा)

काली चालीसा – Kali Chalisa | Divine Prayers to Maa Kali

काली चालीसा

Kali Chalisa – Divine Hymn to Goddess Kali

🕉️ जय माँ काली 🕉️

About Kali Chalisa

काली चालीसा माँ काली की स्तुति में रचित एक पवित्र भक्ति रचना है। इसमें 40 चौपाइयों के माध्यम से माँ काली के विभिन्न रूपों, शक्तियों और महिमा का वर्णन किया गया है।

Kali Chalisa is a sacred devotional composition in praise of Goddess Kali. Through 40 verses, it describes the various forms, powers and glory of Maa Kali. Regular recitation brings protection, removes obstacles and grants divine blessings.

दोहा

जयकाली कलिमलहरण, महिमा अगम अपार,
महिष मर्दिनी कालिका, देहु अभय अपार।

Victory to Goddess Kali who destroys the darkness of Kali Yuga. Her glory is infinite and boundless. O Kali, the slayer of Mahishasura, grant us fearlessness and protection.
1

अरि मद मान मिटावन हारी
मुण्डमाल गल सोहत प्यारी।

You destroy the pride and ego of enemies. A garland of skulls adorns your beautiful neck.
2

अष्टभुजी सुखदायक माता
दुष्टदलन जग में विख्याता।

O eight-armed Mother who grants happiness, You are renowned throughout the world for destroying evil forces.
3

भाल विशाल मुकुट छवि छाजै
कर में शीश शत्रु का साजै।

Your broad forehead is adorned with a magnificent crown. In your hand, you hold the head of the enemy.
4

दूजे हाथ लिए मधु प्याला
हाथ तीसरे सोहत भाला।

In the second hand you hold a cup of nectar. In the third hand shines a beautiful spear.
5

चौथे खप्पर खड्ग कर पांचे
छठे त्रिशूल शत्रु बल जांचे।

The fourth hand holds a skull-bowl, the fifth a sword. In the sixth hand, a trident tests the enemy’s strength.
6

सप्तम कर दमकत असि प्यारी
शोभा अद्भुत मात तुम्हारी।

In the seventh hand shines a beloved sword. Your magnificent beauty is truly wondrous, O Mother.
7

अष्टम कर भक्तन वर दाता
जग मनहरण रूप ये माता।

The eighth hand bestows boons upon devotees. O Mother, your form enchants the entire world.
8

भक्तन में अनुरक्त भवानी
निशदिन रटें ॠषी-मुनि ज्ञानी।

O Bhavani, you are deeply devoted to your devotees. Wise sages and seers chant your name day and night.
9

महशक्ति अति प्रबल पुनीता
तू ही काली तू ही सीता।

You are the supreme power, most mighty and pure. You are both Kali and Sita.
10

पतित तारिणी हे जग पालक
कल्याणी पापी कुल घालक।

You are the savior of the fallen, the sustainer of the universe. O auspicious one, you destroy the lineage of sinners.
11

शेष सुरेश न पावत पारा
गौरी रूप धर्यो इक बारा।

Even Shesha and the lord of gods cannot fathom your depths. Once you assumed the form of Gauri.
12

तुम समान दाता नहिं दूजा
विधिवत करें भक्तजन पूजा।

There is no giver like you. Devotees worship you with proper rituals.
13

रूप भयंकर जब तुम धारा
दुष्टदलन कीन्हेहु संहारा।

When you assumed a fierce form, you destroyed and annihilated the wicked.
14

नाम अनेकन मात तुम्हारे
भक्तजनों के संकट टारे।

You have countless names, O Mother. You remove the troubles of your devotees.
15

कलि के कष्ट कलेशन हरनी
भव भय मोचन मंगल करनी।

You remove the sufferings and pains of Kali Yuga. You liberate from worldly fears and bring auspiciousness.
16

महिमा अगम वेद यश गावैं
नारद शारद पार न पावैं।

Your glory is infinite, praised in the Vedas. Even Narada and Saraswati cannot fathom your depths.
17

भू पर भार बढ्यौ जब भारी
तब तब तुम प्रकटीं महतारी।

Whenever the burden on earth became heavy, you manifested, O great Mother.
18

आदि अनादि अभय वरदाता
विश्वविदित भव संकट त्राता।

You are primordial, eternal, and the bestower of fearlessness. Known throughout the universe as the remover of worldly troubles.
19

कुसमय नाम तुम्हारौ लीन्हा
उसको सदा अभय वर दीन्हा।

Whoever takes your name in times of difficulty, you always grant them the boon of fearlessness.
20

ध्यान धरें श्रुति शेष सुरेशा
काल रूप लखि तुमरो भेषा।

The Vedas, Shesha and the king of gods meditate upon you. Seeing your form as the embodiment of time itself.
21

कलुआ भैंरों संग तुम्हारे
अरि हित रूप भयानक धारे।

Kalu Bhairava is your companion. For enemies, you assume a terrifying form.
22

सेवक लांगुर रहत अगारी
चौसठ जोगन आज्ञाकारी।

Langur serves at your doorstep. Sixty-four Yoginis obey your commands.
23

त्रेता में रघुवर हित आई
दशकंधर की सैन नसाई।

In Treta Yuga, you came for Lord Rama’s sake and destroyed the army of the ten-headed Ravana.
24

खेला रण का खेल निराला
भरा मांस-मज्जा से प्याला।

You played a unique game of battle, filling your cup with flesh and marrow.
25

रौद्र रूप लखि दानव भागे
कियौ गवन भवन निज त्यागे।

Seeing your fierce form, demons fled, abandoning their own homes.
26

तब ऐसौ तामस चढ़ आयो
स्वजन विजन को भेद भुलायो।

Then such fierce energy arose within you that you forgot the difference between your own and strangers.
27

ये बालक लखि शंकर आए
राह रोक चरनन में धाए।

Seeing this, Lord Shankara came as a child and blocked your path, falling at your feet.
28

तब मुख जीभ निकर जो आई
यही रूप प्रचलित है माई।

Then your tongue protruded from your mouth. This is the well-known form, O Mother.
29

बाढ्यो महिषासुर मद भारी
पीड़ित किए सकल नर-नारी।

When Mahishasura’s pride grew immense and he tormented all men and women.
30

करूण पुकार सुनी भक्तन की
पीर मिटावन हित जन-जन की।

You heard the piteous cries of devotees and came to remove the suffering of all people.
31

तब प्रगटी निज सैन समेता
नाम पड़ा मां महिष विजेता।

Then you manifested with your army. You came to be known as Mahishasura Mardini, the victor over Mahisha.
32

शुंभ निशुंभ हने छन माहीं
तुम सम जग दूसर कोउ नाहीं।

You slew Shumbha and Nishumbha in moments. There is no one in the world equal to you.
33

मान मथनहारी खल दल के
सदा सहायक भक्त विकल के।

You crush the pride of wicked groups and are always the helper of distressed devotees.
34

दीन विहीन करैं नित सेवा
पावैं मनवांछित फल मेवा।

The poor and helpless who serve you daily obtain their desired fruits and rewards.
35

संकट में जो सुमिरन करहीं
उनके कष्ट मातु तुम हरहीं।

Those who remember you in times of trouble, O Mother, you remove their sufferings.
36

प्रेम सहित जो कीरति गावैं
भव बन्धन सों मुक्ती पावैं।

Those who sing your glory with love attain liberation from worldly bondage.
37

काली चालीसा जो पढ़हीं
स्वर्गलोक बिनु बंधन चढ़हीं।

Those who recite this Kali Chalisa ascend to heaven without any obstacles.
38

दया दृष्टि हेरौ जगदम्बा
केहि कारण मां कियौ विलम्बा।

Cast your merciful glance, O Mother of the Universe. Why have you delayed?
39

करहु मातु भक्तन रखवाली
जयति जयति काली कंकाली।

O Mother, protect your devotees. Victory, victory to Kali, the destroyer of evil!
40

सेवक दीन अनाथ अनारी
भक्तिभाव युति शरण तुम्हारी।

I am your humble, helpless and orphaned servant, taking refuge in you with devotional love.

समापन दोहा

प्रेम सहित जो करे, काली चालीसा पाठ,
तिनकी पूरन कामना, होय सकल जग ठाठ।

Whoever recites this Kali Chalisa with love and devotion, all their desires are fulfilled and they attain prosperity in all worldly matters.

Benefits of Reciting Kali Chalisa

Protection from Evil: Regular recitation provides divine protection against negative energies, evil forces, and harmful influences.
Removes Fear: Helps overcome fear, anxiety, and mental disturbances by invoking the fearless energy of Maa Kali.
Spiritual Growth: Enhances spiritual consciousness and brings devotees closer to divine grace and enlightenment.
Removes Obstacles: Eliminates hurdles in personal, professional, and spiritual life, paving the way for success.
Inner Strength: Builds courage, confidence, and inner strength to face life’s challenges with determination.
Purification: Cleanses the mind and soul, removing negative karma and past sins through divine blessings.

How to Recite Kali Chalisa

📿 Best Time: Early morning (Brahma Muhurta) or evening during sunset. Tuesday and Saturday are especially auspicious.

🕉️ Preparation: Take a bath, wear clean clothes, light a lamp (diya) and incense, and sit in a quiet, clean place facing east or north.

🙏 Method: Begin with prayers to Lord Ganesha, then recite the Chalisa with full devotion and concentration. You may use a rosary (mala) for counting.

💐 Offerings: Offer red flowers, vermillion (sindoor), incense, and sweets to Maa Kali. Light a ghee lamp.

Frequency: Recite daily for best results. For specific wishes, recite 11, 21, or 108 times continuously.

जय माँ काली 🙏

May Goddess Kali bless you with strength, protection, and prosperity

॥ ॐ जयति जयति माँ काली ॥

Recite with devotion and faith

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