Brahma Chalisa: Devotional Hymn to Lord Brahma

Introduction

Hinduism is a vast and intricate spiritual tradition, with deities representing different aspects of the cosmic order. Among them, Lord Brahma, the Creator of the universe, holds a significant place as part of the Holy Trinity (Trimurti), alongside Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Despite his crucial role in the cosmic cycle, Lord Brahma is the least worshipped among the three, with only a handful of temples dedicated to him. However, for devoted seekers, the Brahma Chalisa serves as a powerful devotional hymn to connect with the divine force of creation.

Significance of Lord Brahma

Lord Brahma is believed to have emerged from the lotus that sprouted from Lord Vishnu’s navel, signifying the emergence of knowledge, wisdom, and creativity. He is depicted with four heads, symbolizing the four Vedas—Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, and Atharvaveda—and his divine consort, Goddess Saraswati, is the goddess of wisdom and learning. Worshipping Lord Brahma is believed to bring intelligence, creativity, and success in scholarly and artistic pursuits.

Brahma Chalisa: A Devotional Hymn

The Brahma Chalisa is a forty-verse (Chalisa means forty) hymn dedicated to Lord Brahma, praising his divine attributes, cosmic role, and blessings. It is recited by devotees seeking knowledge, wisdom, and spiritual growth. Like other Chalisas dedicated to Hindu deities, the Brahma Chalisa follows a rhythmic and poetic structure, making it easy to chant and memorize.

Structure and Meaning

The hymn begins with an invocation to Lord Brahma, glorifying his role as the universal creator and the source of all wisdom. The verses describe:

• The divine form of Lord Brahma – His four heads, four arms, and his seat on a lotus.
• His role in the cosmic cycle – How he creates the universe from the primordial elements.
• His connection with knowledge and learning – Being the consort of Goddess Saraswati, he is the fountain of wisdom.
• The benefits of reciting Brahma Chalisa – Gaining divine blessings, wisdom, and success in life.

The Chalisa concludes with prayers seeking Lord Brahma’s grace, protection, and guidance in the path of righteousness.

Benefits of Reciting Brahma Chalisa

Chanting the Brahma Chalisa regularly is believed to:

1. Enhance Intelligence and Creativity – Helps students, scholars, and artists excel in their respective fields.
2. Remove Ignorance – Grants spiritual enlightenment and clears doubts from the mind.
3. Attract Divine Blessings – Brings success, prosperity, and mental clarity.
4. Improve Focus and Concentration – Strengthens the mind and helps in meditation.
5. Invoke Positive Energy – Creates a spiritual aura, removing negativity from life.

Conclusion

The Brahma Chalisa is a rare but powerful hymn dedicated to Lord Brahma, the divine creator. Although Lord Brahma is not widely worshipped, his role in shaping the universe is fundamental. By chanting this Chalisa with devotion, one can invoke his blessings for wisdom, creativity, and spiritual enlightenment, paving the way for a fulfilling and prosperous life.

Brahma Chalisa is a sacred devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe in Hindu mythology. It consists of forty verses that beautifully describe the divine attributes, leelas (divine acts), and teachings of Lord Brahma. Chanting Brahma Chalisa with utmost devotion is believed to invoke Lord Brahma's blessings, bestow knowledge, and deepen the connection with the divine. In this article, we explore the significance of Brahma Chalisa, the profound verses it encompasses, and the spiritual benefits of reciting this sacred hymn.

 

INTRODUCTION TO BRAHMA CHALISA

Brahma Chalisa serves as a means of expressing devotion and seeking the divine grace of Lord Brahma. It captures the essence of Lord Brahma's divine form, his role as the creator, and his profound wisdom. The Chalisa is recited with deep reverence to establish a profound connection with Lord Brahma and to seek his blessings for knowledge, creativity, and spiritual enlightenment.

 

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF BRAHMA CHALISA

Brahma Chalisa holds immense significance for devotees seeking knowledge, inspiration, and spiritual growth. Lord Brahma is revered as the creator of the universe and the embodiment of wisdom. Reciting Brahma Chalisa is believed to invoke Lord Brahma's divine presence and seek his blessings for intellectual pursuits, clarity of thought, and a deeper understanding of the universe.

 

THE PROFOUND VERSES OF BRAHMA CHALISA

Brahma Chalisa comprises forty verses that beautifully describe the divine attributes, leelas, and teachings of Lord Brahma. Each verse praises different aspects of Lord Brahma's divine form, his creative powers, and his role as the source of knowledge. The recitation of these verses is believed to invoke Lord Brahma's divine grace and receive his blessings for wisdom, creativity, and spiritual growth.

 

Brahma Chalisa in English

॥ Doha ॥

 

Jai Brahma Jai Svayambhu, Chaturanan Sukhamul.

Karahu Krpa Nij Das Pai, Rahahu Sada Anukul.

 

Tum Srjak Brahmand Ke, Aj Vidhi Ghata Nam.

Vishvavidhata Kijiye, Jan Pai Krpa Lalam.

 

॥ Chaupai ॥

 

Jai Jai Kamalasan Jagamula, Rahahu Sada Janapai Anukula.

Rup Chaturbhuj Param Suhavan, Tumhen Ahain Chaturdik Anan.

 

Raktavarn Tav Subhag Sharira, Mastak Jatajut Gambhira.

Take Upar Mukut Virajai, Dadhi Shvet Mahachhavi Chhajai.

 

Shvetavastr Dhare Tum Sundar, Hai Yagyopavit Ati Manahar.

Kanan Kundal Subhag Virajahin, Gal Motin Ki Mala Rajahin.

 

Charihu Ved Tumhin Pragataye, Divy Gyan Tribhuvanahin Sikhaye.

Brahmalok Shubh Dham Tumhara, Akhil Bhuvan Mahan Yash Vistara.

 

Arddhagini Tav Hai Savitri, Apar Nam Hiye Gayatri.

Sarasvati Tab Suta Manohar, Vina Vadini Sab Vidhi Mundar.

 

Kamalasan Par Rahe Viraje, Tum Haribhakti Saj Sab Saje.

Kshir Sindhu Sovat Surabhupa, Nabhi Kamal Bho Pragat Anupa.

 

Tehi Par Tum Asin Krpala, Sada Karahu Santan Pratipala.

Ek Bar Ki Katha Prachari, Tum Kahan Moh Bhayeu Man Bhari.

 

Kamalasan Lakhi Kinh Bichara, Aur Na Kou Ahai Sansara.

Tab Tum Kamalanal Gahi Linha, Ant Vilokan Kar Pran Kinha.

 

Kotik Varsh Gaye Yahi Bhanti, Bhramat Bhramat Bite Din Rati.

Pai Tum Takar Ant Na Paye, Hvai Nirash Atishay Duhkhiyaye.

 

Puni Bichar Man Mahan Yah Kinha Mahapagh Yah Ati Prachin.

Yako Janm Bhayo Ko Karan, Tabahin Mohi Karayo Yah Dharan.

 

Akhil Bhuvan Mahan Kahan Koi Nahin, Sab Kuchh Ahai Nihit Mo Mahin.

Yah Nishchay Kari Garab Badhayo, Nij Kahan Brahm Mani Sukhapaye.

 

Gagan Gira Tab Bhi Gambhira, Brahma Vachan Sunahu Dhari Dhira.

Sakal Srshti Kar Svami Joi, Brahm Anadi Alakh Hai Soi.

 

Nij Ichchha In Sab Niramaye, Brahma Vishnu Mahesh Banaye.

Srshti Lagi Pragate Trayadeva, Sab Jag Inaki Karihai Seva.

 

Mahapagh Jo Tumharo Asan, Ta Pai Ahai Vishnu Ko Shasan.

Vishnu Nabhiten Pragatyo Ai, Tum Kahan Saty Dinh Samujhai.

 

Bhaitahu Jai Vishnu Hitamani, Yah Kahi Band Bhi Nabhavani.

Tahi Shravan Kahi Acharaj Mana, Puni Chaturanan Kinh Payana.

 

Kamal Nal Dhari Niche Ava, Tahan Vishnu Ke Darshan Pava.

Shayan Karat Dekhe Surabhupa, Shyayamavarn Tanu Param Anupa.

 

Sohat Chaturbhuja Atisundar, Kritamukat Rajat Mastak Par.

Gal Baijanti Mal Virajai, Koti Sury Ki Shobha Lajai.

 

Shankh Chakr Aru Gada Manohar, Pagh Nag Shayya Ati Manahar.

Divyarup Lakhi Kinh Pranamu, Harshit Bhe Shripati Sukh Dhamu.

 

Bahu Vidhi Vinay Kinh Chaturanan, Tab Lakshmi Pati Kaheu Mudit Man.

Brahma Duri Karahu Abhimana, Brahmarup Ham Dou Samana.

 

Tije Shri Shivashankar Ahin, Brahmarup Sab Tribhuvan Manhi.

Tum Son Hoi Srshti Vistara, Ham Palan Karihain Sansara.

 

Shiv Sanhar Karahin Sab Kera, Ham Tinahun Kahan Kaj Ghanera.

Agunarup Shri Brahma Bakhanahu, Nirakar Tinakahan Tum Janahu.

 

Ham Sakar Rup Trayadeva, Karihain Sada Brahm Ki Seva.

Yah Suni Brahma Param Sihaye, Parabrahm Ke Yash Ati Gaye.

 

So Sab Vidit Ved Ke Nama, Mukti Rup So Param Lalama.

Yahi Vidhi Prabhu Bho Janam Tumhara, Puni Tum Pragat Kinh Sansara.

 

Nam Pitamah Sundar Payeu, Jad Chetan Sab Kahan Niramayeu.

Linh Anek Bar Avatara, Sundar Suyash Jagat Vistara.

 

Devadanuj Sab Tum Kahan Dhyavahin, Manavanchhit Tum San Sab Pavahin.

Jo Kou Dhyan Dharai Nar Nari, Taki As Pujavahu Sari.

 

Pushkar Tirth Param Sukhadai, Tahan Tum Basahu Sada Surarai.

Kund Nahai Karahi Jo Pujan, Ta Kar Dur Hoi Sab Dushan.

 

।। Iti Shree Brahma Chalisa Ends ।।

 

Brahma Chalisa in Hindi

 

श्री ब्रह्मा चालीसा

 

॥ दोहा ॥

 

जय ब्रह्मा जय स्वयम्भू, चतुरानन सुखमूल।

करहु कृपा निज दास पै, रहहु सदा अनुकूल।

 

तुम सृजक ब्रह्माण्ड के, अज विधि घाता नाम।

विश्वविधाता कीजिये, जन पै कृपा ललाम।

 

॥ चौपाई ॥

 

जय जय कमलासान जगमूला, रहहू सदा जनपै अनुकूला।

रुप चतुर्भुज परम सुहावन, तुम्हें अहैं चतुर्दिक आनन।

 

रक्तवर्ण तव सुभग शरीरा, मस्तक जटाजुट गंभीरा।

ताके ऊपर मुकुट विराजै, दाढ़ी श्वेत महाछवि छाजै।

 

श्वेतवस्त्र धारे तुम सुन्दर, है यज्ञोपवीत अति मनहर।

कानन कुण्डल सुभग विराजहिं, गल मोतिन की माला राजहिं।

 

चारिहु वेद तुम्हीं प्रगटाये, दिव्य ज्ञान त्रिभुवनहिं सिखाये।

ब्रह्मलोक शुभ धाम तुम्हारा, अखिल भुवन महँ यश विस्तारा।

 

अर्द्धागिनि तव है सावित्री, अपर नाम हिये गायत्री।

सरस्वती तब सुता मनोहर, वीणा वादिनि सब विधि मुन्दर।

 

कमलासन पर रहे विराजे, तुम हरिभक्ति साज सब साजे।

क्षीर सिन्धु सोवत सुरभूपा, नाभि कमल भो प्रगट अनूपा।

 

तेहि पर तुम आसीन कृपाला, सदा करहु सन्तन प्रतिपाला।

एक बार की कथा प्रचारी, तुम कहँ मोह भयेउ मन भारी।

 

कमलासन लखि कीन्ह बिचारा, और न कोउ अहै संसारा।

तब तुम कमलनाल गहि लीन्हा, अन्त विलोकन कर प्रण कीन्हा।

 

कोटिक वर्ष गये यहि भांती, भ्रमत भ्रमत बीते दिन राती।

पै तुम ताकर अन्त न पाये, ह्वै निराश अतिशय दुःखियाये।

 

पुनि बिचार मन महँ यह कीन्हा महापघ यह अति प्राचीन।

याको जन्म भयो को कारन, तबहीं मोहि करयो यह धारन।

 

अखिल भुवन महँ कहँ कोई नाहीं, सब कुछ अहै निहित मो माहीं।

यह निश्चय करि गरब बढ़ायो, निज कहँ ब्रह्म मानि सुखपाये।

 

गगन गिरा तब भई गंभीरा, ब्रह्मा वचन सुनहु धरि धीरा।

सकल सृष्टि कर स्वामी जोई, ब्रह्म अनादि अलख है सोई।

 

निज इच्छा इन सब निरमाये, ब्रह्मा विष्णु महेश बनाये।

सृष्टि लागि प्रगटे त्रयदेवा, सब जग इनकी करिहै सेवा।

 

महापघ जो तुम्हरो आसन, ता पै अहै विष्णु को शासन।

विष्णु नाभितें प्रगट्यो आई, तुम कहँ सत्य दीन्ह समुझाई।

 

भैतहू जाई विष्णु हितमानी, यह कहि बन्द भई नभवानी।

ताहि श्रवण कहि अचरज माना, पुनि चतुरानन कीन्ह पयाना।

 

कमल नाल धरि नीचे आवा, तहां विष्णु के दर्शन पावा।

शयन करत देखे सुरभूपा, श्यायमवर्ण तनु परम अनूपा।

 

सोहत चतुर्भुजा अतिसुन्दर, क्रीटमुकट राजत मस्तक पर।

गल बैजन्ती माल विराजै, कोटि सूर्य की शोभा लाजै।

 

शंख चक्र अरु गदा मनोहर, पघ नाग शय्या अति मनहर।

दिव्यरुप लखि कीन्ह प्रणामू, हर्षित भे श्रीपति सुख धामू।

 

बहु विधि विनय कीन्ह चतुरानन, तब लक्ष्मी पति कहेउ मुदित मन।

ब्रह्मा दूरि करहु अभिमाना, ब्रह्मारुप हम दोउ समाना।

 

तीजे श्री शिवशंकर आहीं, ब्रह्मरुप सब त्रिभुवन मांही।

तुम सों होई सृष्टि विस्तारा, हम पालन करिहैं संसारा।

 

शिव संहार करहिं सब केरा, हम तीनहुं कहँ काज घनेरा।

अगुणरुप श्री ब्रह्मा बखानहु, निराकार तिनकहँ तुम जानहु।

 

हम साकार रुप त्रयदेवा, करिहैं सदा ब्रह्म की सेवा।

यह सुनि ब्रह्मा परम सिहाये, परब्रह्म के यश अति गाये।

 

सो सब विदित वेद के नामा, मुक्ति रुप सो परम ललामा।

यहि विधि प्रभु भो जनम तुम्हारा, पुनि तुम प्रगट कीन्ह संसारा।

 

नाम पितामह सुन्दर पायेउ, जड़ चेतन सब कहँ निरमायेउ।

लीन्ह अनेक बार अवतारा, सुन्दर सुयश जगत विस्तारा।

 

देवदनुज सब तुम कहँ ध्यावहिं, मनवांछित तुम सन सब पावहिं।

जो कोउ ध्यान धरै नर नारी, ताकी आस पुजावहु सारी।

 

पुष्कर तीर्थ परम सुखदाई, तहँ तुम बसहु सदा सुरराई।

कुण्ड नहाइ करहि जो पूजन, ता कर दूर होई सब दूषण।

 

॥ इति श्री ब्रह्मा चालीसा समाप्त ॥

 

 

THE SPIRITUAL BENEFITS OF RECITING BRAHMA CHALISA

Reciting Brahma Chalisa with utmost devotion and understanding is believed to bestow several spiritual benefits upon the devotee. Some of the notable benefits include:

 

Knowledge and Wisdom: Brahma Chalisa is recited to seek Lord Brahma's blessings for knowledge and wisdom. It is believed that by connecting with the essence of Lord Brahma's divine attributes and teachings, devotees receive his blessings for intellectual pursuits, clarity of thought, and a deeper understanding of the universe.

 

Creative Inspiration: Lord Brahma is the divine source of creativity. Reciting Brahma Chalisa is believed to invoke Lord Brahma's creative energy and inspire individuals in their artistic endeavors, innovation, and problem-solving abilities.

 

Spiritual Enlightenment: Brahma Chalisa fosters spiritual growth and enlightenment. The verses carry profound spiritual teachings and insights, inspiring devotees to cultivate virtues like humility, gratitude, and devotion. By seeking Lord Brahma's blessings, devotees embark on a spiritual journey towards self-realization and the ultimate truth.

 

Removal of Ignorance: The recitation of Brahma Chalisa is believed to purify the mind, remove ignorance, and dispel darkness. Lord Brahma's divine presence is said to awaken spiritual consciousness, promote inner clarity, and guide the devotee towards the path of enlightenment.

 

Inner Harmony and Balance: By reciting Brahma Chalisa, devotees seek Lord Brahma's blessings for inner harmony and balance. It is believed that connecting with the divine presence of Lord Brahma brings peace, tranquility, and a sense of alignment with the cosmic order.

 

CONCLUSION

Brahma Chalisa is a sacred hymn that celebrates the divine attributes, leelas, and teachings of Lord Brahma. By reciting this Chalisa with sincere devotion, understanding, and a heart filled with reverence, devotees establish a deep spiritual connection with Lord Brahma and invite his divine grace into their lives.

 

FAQS (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

Q1. Can anyone recite Brahma Chalisa?

Yes, anyone can recite Brahma Chalisa. It is open to all, irrespective of gender, age, or religious background. Devotees seeking knowledge, creativity, and spiritual growth can recite Brahma Chalisa with faith and devotion.

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

Brahma Chalisa can be recited at any time. However, many devotees prefer to recite it during auspicious occasions, festivals related to Lord Brahma, or as a part of their daily spiritual practice. Some devotees also recite it in the morning or evening to start or end their day on a devotional note.

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

While there are no strict guidelines, it is recommended to recite Brahma 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 decorate the altar with Lord Brahma's image, offer flowers or incense, and light a lamp while reciting the Chalisa.

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

Yes, Brahma Chalisa can be recited for specific purposes or wishes. Devotees often seek Lord Brahma's blessings for knowledge, creativity, clarity of thought, and intellectual pursuits. By focusing on their intentions and reciting the Chalisa with utmost devotion, devotees believe that Lord Brahma's divine grace can fulfill their heartfelt desires.

Q5. Can I recite Brahma Chalisa in any language?

Yes, you can recite Brahma 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.