Ganesh Chalisa Lyrics in English Meaning & Benefits

Introduction

Shri Ganesh chalisa — 40-verse hymn in praise of Lord Ganesha Vighnaharta (Obstacle breaker) Buddhidata (knowledge giver)
First deity to be worshiped in all the Hindu Rituals. The devotees chant this Chalisa to get success in their worships, knowledge of thought and peace at home. Ganesha Mantras are useful for invoking divine grace, overcoming obstacles with blessings of Lord Ganesha
The Ganesh Chalisa is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Ganesha, a revered deity in Hinduism known as the remover of obstacles and the god of beginnings. It consists of forty verses, praising Lord Ganesha's various attributes, virtues, and powers. Devotees recite the Chalisa to seek blessings, guidance, and protection from Lord Ganesha.

Chalisa
॥ Chaupai ॥
Jaya Jaya Ganapati Gan Raaju।
Mangala Bharana Karana Shubha Kaaju॥

Jaya Gajabadana Sadana Sukhadaataa।
Vishva Vinaayaka Buddhi Vidhaata॥

Vakra Tunda Shuchi Shunda Suhaavana।
Tilaka Tripunda Bhaala Mana Bhaavana॥

Raajata Mani Muktana Ura Maala।
Svarna Mukuta Shira Nayana Vishaala॥

Pustaka Paani Kuthaara Trishoolam।
Modaka Bhoga Sugandhita Phoolam॥

Sundara Pitaambara Tana Saajita।
Charana Paaduka Muni Mana Raajita॥

Dhani Shiva Suvana ShadaananaBhraata।
Gauri Lalana Vishva-Vidhaata॥

Riddhi Siddhi Tava Chanvara Sudhaare।
Mushaka Vaahana Sohata Dvaare॥

Kahaun Janma Shubha Kathaa Tumhaari।
Ati Shuchi Paavana Mangala Kaari॥

Eka Samaya Giriraaj Kumaari।
Putra Hetu Tapa Kinha Bhaari॥

Bhayo Yagya Jaba Poorna Anoopa।
Taba Pahunchyo Tuma Dhari DvijaRoopa॥

Atithi Jaani Kai Gauri Sukhaari।
Bahuvidhi Sevaa Kari Tumhaari॥

Ati Prasanna Hvai Tuma Vara Dinha।
Maatu Putra Hita Jo Tapa Kinha॥

Milahi Putra Tuhi Buddhi Vishaala।
Binaa Garbha Dhaarana Yahi Kaala॥

Gananaayaka, Guna Gyaana Nidhaana।
Poojita Prathama Roopa Bhagavana॥

Asa Kahi Antardhyaana Roopa Hvai।
Palana Para Baalaka Svaroopa Hvai॥

Bani Shishu Rudana Jabahi TumaThaana।
Lakhi Mukha Sukha Nahin Gauri Samaan॥

Sakala Magana, Sukha Mangala Gaavahin।
Nabha Te Surana Sumana Varshaavahin॥

Shambhu Uma, Bahu Dana Lutavahin।
Sura Munijana, Suta Dekhana Aavahin॥

Lakhi Ati Aananda Mangala Saaja।
Dekhana Bhi Aaye Shani Raaja॥

Nija Avaguna Guni Shani Mana Maahin।
Baalaka, Dekhan Chaahata Naahin॥

Giraja Kachhu Mana Bheda Badhaayo।
Utsava Mora Na Shani Tuhi Bhaayo॥

Kahana Lage Shani, Mana Sakuchaai।
Kaa Karihau, Shishu Mohi Dikhaai॥

Nahin Vishvaasa, Uma Ur Bhayau।
Shani So Baalaka Dekhana Kahyau॥

Padatahin, Shani Driga Kona Prakaasha।
Baalaka Shira Udi Gayo Aakaasha॥

Giraja Girin Vikala Hvai Dharani।
So Dukha Dasha Gayo Nahin Varani॥

Haahaakaara Machyo Kailaasha।
Shani Kinhyon Lakhi Suta Ka Naasha॥

Turata Garuda Chadhi Vishnu Sidhaaye।
Kaati Chakra So Gaja Shira Laaye॥

Baalaka Ke Dhada Upara Dhaarayo।
Praana, Mantra Padha Shankara Darayo॥

Naama 'Ganesha' Shambhu Taba Kinhe।
Prathama Poojya Buddhi Nidhi, Vara Dinhe॥

Buddhi Pariksha Jaba Shiva Kinha।
Prithvi Kar Pradakshina Linha॥

Chale Shadaanana, Bharami Bhulaii।
Rachi Baitha Tuma Buddhi Upaai॥

Charana Maatu-Pitu Ke Dhara Linhen।
Tinake Saata Pradakshina Kinhen॥

Dhani Ganesha, Kahi Shiva Hiya Harashe।
Nabha Te Surana Sumana Bahu Barase॥॥

Tumhari Mahima Buddhi Badaye।
Shesha Sahasa Mukha Sakai Na Gaai॥

Mein Mati Hina Malina Dukhaari।
Karahun Kauna Vidhi Vinaya Tumhaari॥

Bhajata 'Raamasundara' Prabhudaasa।
Lakha Prayaga, Kakara, Durvasa॥

Aba Prabhu Daya Dina Para Kijai।
Apani Bhakti Shakti Kuchhu Dijai॥

॥ Doha ॥

Shri Ganesh Yah Chalisa,
Path Karai Dhari Dhyan।

Nit Nav Mangal Gruha Bashe,
Lahi Jagat Sanman॥

Sambandh Apne Sahasra Dasha,
Rushi Panchami Dinesh।

Puran Chalisa Bhayo,
Mangal Murti Ganesha॥

Ganesh Chalisa – Meaning & Verse-by-Verse Explanation

Lord Ganesha who is the remover of obstacles and the lord of wisdom, is worshipped at the beginning of every spiritual ritual of Hinduism. Chanting the Ganesh Chalisa helps clear negativity, brings success, and grants mental and physical prosperity and peace of mind.

 Opening Doha –

Praises Lord Ganesha as the abode of virtues and the one who removes all difficulties.
Jay ho Ganpati, sadgunon ke ghar, kaviyon ke mukhdarshan, dayalu Swami!
Vighn harne wale, mangal karne wale, jay jay Maa Girija ke laal!
Meaning:
"Victory to Lord Ganesha, the abode of virtues, the beloved of poets, the compassionate one!
The remover of obstacles, the bringer of auspiciousness, hails to the beloved son of Goddess Girija (Parvati)!"

Verses 1–10

Physical Features of lord Ganesha, looks and his divine ornaments.
Ganesha is the Lord of Ganas (Celestial Beings) and giver of Auspicious beginnings
He would have the face of an elephant with large eyes and a light golden crown that eminently shone bright.
His vahana is a mouse, and he carries in hands a book, trident, axe, and modak (sweet).
He is adorned in a yellow robe and gem necklaces; he gives sages and saints alike great happiness.
These verses portray this aspect of Ganesha where he stands magnificently in graceful appearance ready to bless the worshippers with joy and security. 

Verses 11–20

This verse tells about the sacred birth story of Ganapati bappa
Goddess Parvati did hard penance to have a child.
One day Ganesha comes in the form of a Brahmin guest, blesses her and gives her the boon that he himself will be born to her as a son without any womb
He started manifesting miraculously and he was the first deity to be worshipped (Pratham Pujya).
Shiva and Parvati were full of joy. All Gods and Sages came to bless them
In this portion Ganesha's divine birth is presented, and the rejoicing at that birth in the universe stressed. 

Verses 21–30

Reveals the untold miracle of Shani Dev's glance (or reluctant darshan) and how that gave rise to a curse….
Shani Dev had turned down all his requests to see the child because he himself feared his own curse.
Parvati then asked Shani to also glance at Ganesha and when he did, hishead went flying.
This made Parvati unconscious and there was commotion in Mr. Kailash.
Shiva pierced the head of an elephant, and Lord Vishnu got it forward to Shiva; Goddess Parvathi gathered him, made Ganesha— he is wisdom.
This makes these verses about how both human and divine Ganesha is, always lauding the love of his parents for him. 

 Verses 31–40

Tell the story of Ganesha using his brain to outwit his brother Kartikeya & elaborate on the quick-wittedness of Lord Ganesha.
Shiva once told his sons to surround the earth and test them about their intelligence.
Ganesha Grew Around His Parents Walking 3 Times While Kartikeya Flew Around The Earth.
Happy with his wit, Shiva proclaimed Ganesha as the victor, and the Gods from heavens started raining flowers.
Not only shesha with a thousand mouths but also i cannot completely describe his greatness and intelligence.
This verses clearly point out the intelligence of Ganesha and the meaning in his actions of worship. 

 Closing Verses

"Ye Ganesh Chalisa ka paath karein, dhyan se sunein ya padhein,
Ghar mein hamesha naye mangal aaye, aur duniya mein izzat mile!
Meaning :
"Whoever reads or listens to this Ganesh Chalisa with focus,
May their home always be filled with new blessings and earn respect in the world."

The poet refers to himself as ignorant and impure, seeking Ganesha’s grace and mercy.
Various saints and sages who also sought the help of Ganesha, he refers to them.
O devotee, you pray to have wisdom, you pray to have love, and you pray that Ganesha may remain in your heart.
So even in this we find a bhakthi rasa, of love, melting into all that the divine can offer- solace, support and more than the eye could see.
Final Note:
Recite the Ganesh Chalisa regularly or on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Chaturthi (the fourth lunar day) to eliminate all obstacles, maintain mental acumen and receive blessings from Lord Vighnaharta. 

Benefits of chanting Shri Ganesh Chalisa

Obstacle Remover: Dispel physical, mental, spiritual and emotional limitations.
Can bring success and knock down the good business, to money, etc.
Makes You Smarter: Improves memory, focus and clarity of thought.
Aids Students & Professionals: Perfect for students in exams and professionals before projects
Enhances Family Harmony: Lord Ganesha invited to home brings peace in the family, along with health and stability.
For marriages, new jobs, housewarming and business ventures.

Who can chant Shri Ganesh Chalisa & When to chant?

Who Can Chant:

Anyone, regardless of age, caste, or gender, can chant Ganesh Chalisa.
Both beginners and spiritual practitioners can include it in their daily sadhana.
When to Chant:
Daily – ideally in the morning after a bath, facing east.
Special Days:
Sankashti Chaturthi (monthly)
Ganesh Chaturthi
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Before starting a new task (exams, interviews, projects).

Ritual Involved in Ganesh Chalisa Practices

Reciting the Ganesh Chalisa is not all about chanting of verses, but a spiritual ritual through which worshippers feel connected with Lord Ganesha who they believe removes obstacles and is also known as the lord of new beginnings. The following are the main customs that the field practices are usually adopting:

1. Purification and Cleanliness
Those who are going to do the japa of HanumanChalisa, first take bath and clean their worship place. Peaceful and organized; concentration, clarity, devoted surrender.
2. Setting Up the Altar
You have to put an idol or image of Lord Ganesha on a clean platform (altar) Flowers, durva grass (the grass used to offer to Ganesha), chandan (sandalwood paste) and kumkum are offered to the idol.
3. Offering Prayers and Prasad
A diya, which is a lamp, and agarbattis are also lit before the deity. Devotees offer modaks, laddoos, bananas, coconuts etc.. or any sattvic (pure) food item as prasad.
4. Chanting the Ganesh Chalisa
The Chalisa is sung with reverence, either once or 11, 21, or 108 times as per the vow (sankalp) of the devotee. This should be a mala (rosary) of 108 beads for keeping the count as done by hand‑speaking.
5. Aarti and Concluding Prayer
At the conclusion of the recitations, a Ganesh Aarti is sung, even just "Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Deva." Devotees offer the last prayer – they thank him and ask for salvation.
6. Distribution of Prasad
The prasad that is offered to Lord Ganesha is shared among the family members or everyone gathered. It is a sacrament and consumed with respect. 

Rules/Guidelines for Shri Ganesh Chalisa

Following these general guidelines not only increases the effectiveness of reciting Chalisa, but also makes a good environment in the devotee's mind & surrounding with divine energies.
1. Purity of Mind and Body
Bathe and chant after wearing clean modest clothing always!!
Keep your mind pure — without anger, or useless thoughts.
2. Chant with Faith and Devotion
Recite the bhajan slowly in pronunciation with complete clarity and proper devotional emotion.
This is not about how fast or how many, it's just connected with Lord Ganesha.
3. Ideal Time
This is best chanted at Brahma Muhurat or during the sunset.
Do not chant after meals or in impure times (like attending funerals)
4. Sacred Space
Opt for a clean, quiet and clutter-free environment.
Whether it is a completely dedicated altar or simply the sacred corner in the house.
5. Avoid Interruptions
Power off phones or do not multitask while reciting.
Please ensure that the chanting is done at one go (no breaks in between, if you have taken a Sankalp)
6. Use of Mala (optional)
If you chant more than 1mala you may use a rudraksha or tulsi mala of 108 beads.