VISHNU CHALISA

VISHNU CHALISA: INVOKING THE DIVINE GRACE OF LORD VISHNU

Vishnu Chalisa is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver and sustainer of the universe according to Hindu mythology. Chanting the Vishnu Chalisa with utmost devotion is believed to invoke Lord Vishnu's blessings, seeking his divine grace, protection, and spiritual upliftment. In this article, we explore the significance of Vishnu Chalisa, the profound verses it encompasses, and the spiritual benefits of reciting this sacred hymn.

 

INTRODUCTION TO VISHNU CHALISA

Vishnu Chalisa is a devotional prayer consisting of forty verses that praise the divine attributes, virtues, and cosmic significance of Lord Vishnu. It serves as a means of expressing reverence and seeking the blessings of Lord Vishnu, who is regarded as the supreme deity responsible for maintaining cosmic order and harmony. The Chalisa is recited with profound devotion to establish a deep connection with Lord Vishnu and seek his divine intervention.

 

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF VISHNU CHALISA

Vishnu Chalisa holds immense significance for devotees seeking spiritual growth, protection, and the attainment of peace and prosperity. Lord Vishnu is revered as the compassionate deity who incarnates on Earth to restore balance and uphold righteousness. Reciting Vishnu Chalisa is believed to invoke Lord Vishnu's divine presence and seek his benevolent blessings.

 

THE PROFOUND VERSES OF VISHNU CHALISA

Vishnu Chalisa comprises forty verses that beautifully describe the glory, divine attributes, and cosmic manifestations of Lord Vishnu. Each verse praises different aspects of Lord Vishnu's divine form, his various incarnations (avatars), and his role as the sustainer of the universe. The recitation of these verses is believed to evoke Lord Vishnu's divine grace and receive his blessings for spiritual elevation.

 

 

Shri Vishnu Chalisa in English

 

॥ Doha॥

 

Vishnu Suniye Vinay, Sevak Ki Chitalaay ।
Keerat Kuchh Varnan Karun, Dijai Gyaan Bataay ॥

 

॥Chaupaai॥

 

Namo Vishnu Bhagwan Kharari, Kashat NashaAvan Akhil Vihari ।
Prabal Jagat Me Shakti Tumhari ,Tribhuvan Phail Rahi Ujiyari ॥

Sundar Roop Manohar Surat, Saral Swabhav Mohini Murat।
Tan Par Pitambar Ati Sohat, Baijanti Mala Man Mohat॥

Shankh Chakr Kar Gada Viraje, Dekhat Daitya Asur Dal Bhaje।
Satya Dharm Mad Lobh Na Gaaje, Kam Krodh Mad Lobh Na Chaaje॥

Santbhakt Sajjan Manranjan, Danuj Asur Dushtan Dal Ganjan।
Sukh Upjaay Kasht Sab Bhanjan, Dhosh Mitaay Karat Jan Sajjan॥

Paap Kaat Bhav Sindhu Utaaran, Kasht Naashakar Bhakt Ubaaran।
Karat Anek Roop Prabhu Dhaaran, Keval Aap Bhakti Ke Karan॥

Dharani Dhenu Ban Tumhi Pukaaraa, Tab Tum Roop Ram Ka dhaaraa।
Bhaar Utaar Asur Dal Maaraa, Ravan Aadik Ko Sanhaaraa॥

Aap Varaah Roop Banaayaa, Hiranyaaksh Ko Maar Giraayaa।
Dhar Matsya Tan Sindu Banaayaa, Choudah Ratanan Ko Nikalaayaa॥

Amilakh Asuran Dwand Machaayaa, Roop Mohini Aap Dikhaayaa।
Devan Ko Amrit Paan Karaayaa, Asuran Ko Chavi Se Bahalaayaa॥

Kurm Roop Dhar Sindu Mathaya, Mandraachal Giri Turant Uthaayaa।
Shankar Ka Tum Phand Chudaayaa, Bhasmasur Ko Roop Dikhaayaa॥

Vedan Ko Jab Asur Dubaayaa, Kar Prabanda Unhe Dhundhavaayaa।
Mohit Banakar Khalahi Nachaayaa, Usahi Kar Se Bhasm Karaayaa॥

Asur Jalaandhar Ati Baldaai, Shankar Se Un Kinhi Ladaai।
Haar Paar Shiv Sakal Banaai, Kin Sati Se Chhal Khal Jaai॥

Sumiran Kin Tumhe Shivraani, Batlaai Sab Vipat Kahaani।
Tab Tum Bane Munishwar Gyaani, Vrinda Ki Sab Surati Bhulaani॥

Dekhat Teen Danuj Shaitaani, Vrindaa Aay Tumhe Lipataani ।
Ho Sparsh Dharm Kshati Maani, Hanaa Asur Ur Shiv Shaitaani॥

Tumne Dhruv Prahlaad Ubaare, Hirnaakush Aadik Khal Maare।
Ganikaa Aur Ajaamil Taare, Bahut Bhakt Bhav Sindhu Utaare॥

Harahu Sakal Santaap Hamaare, Kripaa Karahu Hari Sirajan Haare।
Dekhhu Main Nij Darash Tumhaare, Din Bandhu Bhaktan Hitkaare॥

Chaahataa Aapakaa Sevak Darshan, Karahu Dayaa Apani Madhusudan।
Janu Nahi Yogya Jab Poojan, Hoy Yagya Stuti Anumodan॥

Shiladayaa Santosh Sulakshan, Vidit Nahi Vratbodh Vilakshan।
Karhu Apakaa Kis Vidhi Poojan, Kumati Vilok Hote Dukh Bhishan॥

Karahu Pranaam Kaun Vidhi Sumiran, Kaun bhaanti Mai Karahu Samarpan।
Sur Muni Karat Sadaa Sevkaai, Harshit Rahat Param Gati Paai॥

Din Dukhin Par Sadaa Sahaai, Nij Jan Jaan Lev Apanaai।
Paap Dosh Santaap Nashaao, Bhav Bandhan Se Mukt Karaao॥

Sut Sampati De Sukh Upjaao, Nij Charanan Ka Daas Banaao।
Nigam Sadaa Ye Vinay Sunavai, Padhai Sune So Jan Sukh Paavai॥

 

 

Shri Vishnu Chalisa in Hindi

 

श्री विष्णु चालीसा

 

।दोहा।।

 

विष्णु सुनिए विनय सेवक की चितलाय ।
कीरत कुछ वर्णन करूं दीजै ज्ञान बताय ॥

 

।।चौपाई।।

 

नमो विष्णु भगवान खरारी,कष्ट नशावन अखिल बिहारी ।
प्रबल जगत में शक्ति तुम्हारी,त्रिभुवन फैल रही उजियारी ॥

सुन्दर रूप मनोहर सूरत,सरल स्वभाव मोहनी मूरत ।
तन पर पीताम्बर अति सोहत,बैजन्ती माला मन मोहत ॥

शंख चक्र कर गदा बिराजे,देखत दैत्य असुर दल भाजे ।
सत्य धर्म मद लोभ न गाजे,काम क्रोध मद लोभ न छाजे ॥

सन्तभक्त सज्जन मनरंजन,दनुज असुर दुष्टन दल गंजन ।
सुख उपजाय कष्ट सब भंजन,दोष मिटाय करत जन सज्जन ॥

पाप काट भव सिन्धु उतारण,कष्ट नाशकर भक्त उबारण ।
करत अनेक रूप प्रभु धारण,केवल आप भक्ति के कारण ॥

धरणि धेनु बन तुमहिं पुकारा,तब तुम रूप राम का धारा ।
भार उतार असुर दल मारा,रावण आदिक को संहारा ॥

आप वाराह रूप बनाया,हरण्याक्ष को मार गिराया ।
धर मत्स्य तन सिन्धु बनाया,चौदह रतनन को निकलाया ॥

अमिलख असुरन द्वन्द मचाया,रूप मोहनी आप दिखाया ।
देवन को अमृत पान कराया,असुरन को छवि से बहलाया ॥

कूर्म रूप धर सिन्धु मझाया,मन्द्राचल गिरि तुरत उठाया ।
शंकर का तुम फन्द छुड़ाया,भस्मासुर को रूप दिखाया ॥

वेदन को जब असुर डुबाया,कर प्रबन्ध उन्हें ढुढवाया ।
मोहित बनकर खलहि नचाया,उसही कर से भस्म कराया ॥

असुर जलन्धर अति बलदाई,शंकर से उन कीन्ह लडाई ।
हार पार शिव सकल बनाई,कीन सती से छल खल जाई ॥

सुमिरन कीन तुम्हें शिवरानी,बतलाई सब विपत कहानी ।
तब तुम बने मुनीश्वर ज्ञानी,वृन्दा की सब सुरति भुलानी ॥

देखत तीन दनुज शैतानी,वृन्दा आय तुम्हें लपटानी ।
हो स्पर्श धर्म क्षति मानी,हना असुर उर शिव शैतानी ॥

तुमने ध्रुव प्रहलाद उबारे,हिरणाकुश आदिक खल मारे ।
गणिका और अजामिल तारे,बहुत भक्त भव सिन्धु उतारे ॥

हरहु सकल संताप हमारे,कृपा करहु हरि सिरजन हारे ।
देखहुं मैं निज दरश तुम्हारे,दीन बन्धु भक्तन हितकारे ॥

चहत आपका सेवक दर्शन,करहु दया अपनी मधुसूदन ।
जानूं नहीं योग्य जब पूजन,होय यज्ञ स्तुति अनुमोदन ॥

शीलदया सन्तोष सुलक्षण,विदित नहीं व्रतबोध विलक्षण ।
करहुं आपका किस विधि पूजन,कुमति विलोक होत दुख भीषण ॥

करहुं प्रणाम कौन विधिसुमिरण,कौन भांति मैं करहु समर्पण ।
सुर मुनि करत सदा सेवकाई हर्षित रहत परम गति पाई ॥.

दीन दुखिन पर सदा सहाई,निज जन जान लेव अपनाई ।
पाप दोष संताप नशाओ,भव बन्धन से मुक्त कराओ ॥

सुत सम्पति दे सुख उपजाओ,निज चरनन का दास बनाओ ।
निगम सदा ये विनय सुनावै,पढ़ै सुनै सो जन सुख पावै ॥

 

।। दोहा ।।

 

भक्त हृदय में वास करें पूर्ण कीजिये काज ।
शंख चक्र और गदा पद्म हे विष्णु महाराज ॥

 

 

 

THE SPIRITUAL BENEFITS OF RECITING VISHNU CHALISA

Reciting Vishnu Chalisa with sincere devotion is believed to bestow several spiritual benefits upon the devotee. Some of the notable benefits include:

 

Divine Protection: Vishnu Chalisa is recited to seek Lord Vishnu's divine protection from negative influences, obstacles, and adversities. It is believed that invoking Lord Vishnu's divine grace safeguards devotees and provides them with strength and courage to face life's challenges.

 

Spiritual Upliftment: By reciting Vishnu Chalisa, devotees seek spiritual upliftment, inner peace, and a deeper connection with the divine. It is believed that Lord Vishnu's divine presence purifies the mind, elevates consciousness, and nurtures spiritual growth.

 

Blessings for Peace and Prosperity: Vishnu Chalisa seeks Lord Vishnu's blessings for peace, harmony, and prosperity in all aspects of life. It is believed to attract positive energies, remove financial obstacles, and bestow divine grace for overall well-being.

 

Removal of Karmic Impurities: Reciting Vishnu Chalisa with devotion is said to help in the purification of one's karma (actions) and the removal of karmic impurities. Lord Vishnu, being the preserver and the one who forgives, is believed to alleviate the burdens of past actions and offer spiritual liberation.

 

Guidance on the Path of Righteousness: Vishnu Chalisa seeks Lord Vishnu's divine guidance and wisdom. It is believed that his benevolent presence enlightens devotees, inspires righteous actions, and helps navigate through the complexities of life.

 

CONCLUSION

Vishnu Chalisa is a sacred hymn that celebrates the divine attributes of Lord Vishnu and seeks his blessings for spiritual growth, protection, and prosperity. By reciting this Chalisa with devotion and understanding, devotees establish a deep connection with Lord Vishnu and invite his divine grace into their lives.

 

FAQS (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

Q1. Can anyone recite Vishnu Chalisa?

Yes, anyone can recite Vishnu Chalisa. It is open to all, irrespective of gender, age, or religious background. Devotees seeking spiritual growth, protection, and a deeper connection with Lord Vishnu can recite Vishnu Chalisa with faith and devotion.

 

Q2. When is the best time to recite Vishnu Chalisa?

There is no specific time for reciting Vishnu Chalisa. However, it is often recited during auspicious occasions, festivals dedicated to Lord Vishnu, or as a part of daily spiritual practice. Some devotees prefer to recite it in the morning or evening for better focus and concentration.

 

Q3. Are there any specific guidelines to follow while reciting Vishnu Chalisa?

While there are no strict guidelines, it is recommended to recite Vishnu Chalisa in a clean and peaceful environment. Observing purity of body and mind, along with a deep sense of devotion, enhances the spiritual experience. Some people also light incense, offer flowers, or light a lamp while reciting the Chalisa as a symbol of reverence.

 

Q4. Can I recite Vishnu Chalisa for specific purposes or wishes?

Yes, Vishnu Chalisa can be recited for specific purposes or wishes. Devotees often seek Lord Vishnu's blessings for spiritual growth, protection, peace, and prosperity. By focusing on their intentions and reciting the Chalisa with utmost devotion, devotees believe that Lord Vishnu's divine grace can fulfill their heartfelt desires.

 

Q5. Can I recite Vishnu Chalisa in any language?

Yes, you can recite Vishnu Chalisa in any language that you are comfortable with. While the original text is in Hindi, translations in various languages, including English, are available. The focus should be on understanding the meaning and significance of the verses while reciting them with devotion.