Shri Krishna Chalisa

The "Sri Krishna Chalisa" is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Krishna, a revered deity in Hinduism known for his divine qualities, teachings, and miraculous deeds. Comprising forty verses, the Chalisa glorifies the virtues, leelas (divine play), and blessings of Lord Krishna. It is recited by devotees to invoke his divine presence, seek his blessings, and deepen their devotion towards him. The Sri Krishna Chalisa encapsulates the essence of Lord Krishna's teachings and serves as a spiritual tool for fostering love, faith, and devotion in the hearts of devotees.

Chalisa

॥ Doha ॥

Banshi Shobhita Kara Madhura,Nila Jalada Tana Shyama।

Aruna Adhara Janu Bimba Phala,Pitambara Shubha Saja॥

Jai Manamohana Madana Chhavi,Krishnachandra Maharaja।

Karahu Kripa He Ravi Tanaya,Rakhahu Jana Ki Laja॥

॥ Chaupai ॥

Jai Yadunandana Jai Jagavandana।Jai Vasudeva Devaki Nandana॥

Jai Yashuda Suta Nanda Dulare।Jai Prabhu Bhaktana Ke Driga Tare॥

Jai Natnagara Naga Nathaiya।Krishna Kanhaiya Dhenu Charaiya॥

Puni Nakha Para Prabhu Girivara Dharo।Ao Dinana Kashta Nivaro॥

Vanshi Madhura Adhara Dhari Teri।Hove Purna Manoratha Mero॥

Ao Hari Puni Makhana Chakho।Aja Laja Bharata Ki Rakho॥

Gola Kapola, Chibuka Arunare।Mridu Muskana Mohini Dare॥

Ranjita Rajiva Nayana Vishala।Mora Mukuta Vaijayanti Mala॥

Kundala Shravana Pitapata Achhe।Kati Kinkani Kachhana Kachhe॥

Nila Jalaja Sundara Tanu Sohe।Chhavi Lakhi, Sura Nara Munimana Mohe॥

Mastaka Tilaka, Alaka Ghungharale।Ao Krishna Bansuri Wale॥

Kari Paya Pana, Putanahi Tarayo।Aka Baka Kagasura Marayo॥

Madhuvana Jalata Agni Jaba Jwala।Bhai Shitala, Lakhitahin Nandalala॥

Surapati Jaba Braja Chadhayo Risai।Masura Dhara Vari Varshai॥

Lagata Lagata Braja Chahana Bahayo।Govardhana Nakhadhari Bachayo॥

Lakhi Yasuda Mana Bhrama Adhikai।Mukha Maham Chaudaha Bhuvana Dikhai॥

Dushta Kansa Ati Udhama Machayo।Koti Kamala Jaba Phula Mangayo॥

Nathi Kaliyahin Taba Tuma Linhein।Charanachinha Dai Nirbhaya Kinhein॥

Kari Gopina Sanga Rasa Vilasa।Sabaki Purana Kari Abhilasha॥

Ketika Maha Asura Sanharayo।Kansahi Kesa Pakadi Dai Marayo॥

Matapita Ki Bandi Chhudai।Ugrasena Kahan Raja Dilai॥

Mahi Se Mritaka Chhahon Suta Layo।Matu Devaki Shoka Mitayo॥

Bhaumasura Mura Daitya Sanhari।Laye Shata Dasha Sahasakumari॥

Dai Bhimahin Trina Chira Sahara।Jarasindhu Rakshasa Kaham Mara॥

Asura Bakasura Adika Marayo।Bhaktana Ke Taba Kashta Nivariyo॥

Dina Sudama Ke Duhkha Tarayo।Tandula Tina Muntha Mukha Darayo॥

Prema Ke Saga Vidura Ghara Mange।Duryodhana Ke Meva Tyage॥

Lakhi Prema Ki Mahima Bhari।Aise Shyama Dina Hitakari॥

Bharata Ke Paratha Ratha Hanke।Lie Chakra Kara Nahin Bala Take॥

Nija Gita Ke Gyana Sunaye।Bhaktana Hridaya Sudha Varshaye॥

Mira Thi Aisi Matavali।Visha Pi Gai Bajakara Tali॥

Rana Bheja Sanpa Pitari।Shaligrama Bane Banavari॥

Nija Maya Tuma Vidhihin Dikhayo।Ura Te Sanshaya Sakala Mitayo॥

Taba Shata Ninda Kari Tatkala।Jivana Mukta Bhayo Shishupala॥

Jabahin Draupadi Tera Lagai।Dinanatha Laja Aba Jai॥

Turatahin Vasana Bane Nandalala।Badhe Chira Bhai Ari Munha Kala॥

Asa Natha Ke Natha Kanhaiya।Dubata Bhamvara Bachavata Naiya॥

Sundaradasa Asa Ura Dhari।Dayadrishti Kijai Banavari॥

Natha Sakala Mama Kumati Nivaro।Kshamahu Begi Aparadha Hamaro॥

Kholo Pata Aba Darshana Dijai।Bolo Krishna Kanhaiya Ki Jai॥

॥ Doha ॥

Yaha Chalisa Krishna Ka,Patha Karai Ura Dhari।

Ashta Siddhi Navanidhi Phala,Lahai Padaratha Chari॥

Benefits of chanting Shri Krishna Chalisa

Chanting the Shri Krishna Chalisa, dedicated to Lord Krishna, is believed to offer several benefits:

Devotional Bliss
Protection and Guidance
Fulfillment of Desires
Removal of Sin and Karma
Joy and Contentment

Overall, chanting the Krishna Chalisa is considered a powerful means of invoking the divine presence of Lord Krishna and receiving his blessings for spiritual growth, protection, and fulfillment of desires.

Who can chant Shri Krishna Chalisa & When to chant?

The Shri Krishna Chalisa can be chanted by anyone who wishes to express their devotion to Lord Krishna and seek his blessings. There are no restrictions based on age, gender, or background.

As for when to chant, there is no specific time restriction. However, it is commonly recited in the morning or evening as part of one's daily spiritual practice. Some devotees also chant it on auspicious occasions such as Krishna Janmashtami (the birthday of Lord Krishna) or during other Krishna-related festivals.

Ultimately, the timing can be based on personal preference and devotion. Chanting the Krishna Chalisa with sincerity and devotion can be done at any time to connect with the divine presence of Lord Krishna.

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