Shri Krishna Chalisa || श्री कृष्ण चालीसा ||

Shri Krishna Chalisa

।। Doha ।।

Banshi Shobhit Kar Madhur, Neel Jalad Tan Shyam।
Arun Adhar Janu Bimb Phal, Nayan Kamal Abhiram॥

Meaning: The flute in the hands of Lord Shri Krishna enhances his beauty, his body is dark in colour which appears like a blue lotus. His beautiful lips are like the Bimb fruit and his eyes are captivating to anyone.

Purna Indra Arvind Mukh, Pitambar Shubh Saaj।
Jay Man Mohan Madan Chhavi, Krishna Chandra Maharaj॥

Meaning: His face is blooming like a lotus flower and he is wearing yellow clothes on his body. O Lord Krishna whose beautiful form captivates our mind, all hail Him.

।। Chaupai ।।

Jay Yadu Nandan Jay Jag Vandan, Jay Vasudev Devaki Nandan।
Jay Yashoda Sut Nand Dulare, Jay Prabhu Bhaktan Ke Drig Tare॥

Meaning: Shri Krishna belongs to the Yadav clan and is the son of Vasudev and Devaki. He is the darling of mother Yashoda and is also the apple of the eye of all his devotees.

Jay Natnagar Nag Nathaiya, Krishna Kanhaiya Dhen Charaiya।
Puni Nak Par Prabhu Girivar Dharon, Aao Deenan Kasht Nivaro॥

Meaning: Shri Krishna dances on Kaliya Nag and grazes Mother Cow. O Lord Shri Krishna, please lift the mountain of sorrows of your devotees once again on your nails and remove the sufferings of everyone.

Vanshi Madhur Adhar Dhari Teri, Hove Poorn Vinay Yah Meri।
Aao Hari Puni Makhan Chakho, Aaj Laaj Bharat Ki Rakho॥

Meaning: O Lord Krishna, please play the sweet tune of your flute to all of us, may this request of mine be fulfilled. O Lord Krishna, please come back and taste the butter, please protect the honour and respect of your devotees.

Gol Kapol Chibuk Arunare, Mridu Muskaan Mohini Dare।
Ranjit Rajiv Nayan Vishala, Mor Mukut Baijanti Mala॥

Meaning: Shri Krishna has round cheeks and his sweet smile captivates everyone. His eyes are large and like lotus flowers, he wears a peacock crown on his head and a purple garland around his neck.

Kundal Shravan Pitapat Aache, Kati Kinkani Kachhani Kaache।
Neel Jalaj Sundar Tanu Sohe, Chhavi Lakhi Sur Nar Muni Man Mohe॥

Meaning: You are wearing earrings in your ears and a belt around your waist. Your blue coloured body is very beautiful and seeing your beauty, gods, humans, sages and saints all get fascinated.

Mastak Tilak Alak Ghunghrale, Aao Krishna Bansuri Wale।
Kari Pay Paan, Pootanahi Taaryo, Aka Baka Kagasur Marayo॥

Meaning: You have put a Tilak on your forehead and your hair is curly, now Shri Krishna the flute player come to all of us. You killed the demoness Putana while breastfeeding and also killed Aakasur, Bakasur and Kaagasur sent by Kansa.

Madhuvan Jalat Agin Jab Jwala, Bhaye Sheetal Lakhtahi Nandalala।
Surpati Jab Braj Chadyo Risai, Moosar Dhaar Vari Varshai॥

Meaning: Madhuvan was burning in fire but as soon as it saw you, it cooled down. Indra Dev got angry for not worshipping him and rained heavily in the Braj region but you protected everyone by holding Govardhan mountain on one of your fingers.

Lagat-lagat Braj Chahan Bahayo, Govardhan Nakhdhari Bachayo।
Lakhi Yasuda Man Bhram Adhikai, Mukh Manh Chaudah Bhuvan Dikhayi॥

Meaning: Lord Indra was so angry that he wanted to flood the entire Brij region but Shri Krishna protected everyone by holding the Govardhan mountain on his little finger . When Yashoda Mata scolded you for eating mud, she was confused after seeing fourteen universes in your mouth.

Dusht Kansa Ati Udham Machayo, Koti Kamal Jab Phool Mangayo।
Nathi Kaliyahi Tab Tum Leenhe, Charan Chihn Dai Nirbhay Keenhe॥

Meaning: The evil Kansa had created terror in the city of Mathura and he had demanded crores of lotus flowers. Then you had destroyed his ego by giving him your footprints.

Kari Gopin Sang Raas Vilaasa, Sabki Poorn Kari Abhilasha।
Ketik Maha Asur Sanhaariyo, Kansahi Kes Pakadi Dai Marayo॥

Meaning: You performed Raasleela with all the gopis in the Braj region and fulfilled everyone's wishes. You have destroyed many demons and killed a demon like Kansa by grabbing his hair.

Maat-pita ki bandi chhudaai, Ugrasen kahan raj dilaai।
Mahi se mritak chahon sut layo, matu Devaki shok mitaayo।

Meaning: After killing Kansa, you freed your parents from imprisonment and made Ugrasen the king. You relieved mother Devaki of her sorrows by bringing back her six dead sons.

Bhaumasur mur daitya sanhaari, laye shat dash sahas kumari।
De bheemahi trin chir sahaara, Jarasindh rakshas kahan mara॥

Meaning: You killed the demons named Bhaumasur and Mur and freed sixteen thousand girls from their clutches. On your advice, the mighty Bhima killed the demon Jarasindhu and tore his body into pieces.

Asur Bakasur Aadik Marayo, Bhaktan Ke Tab Kasht Nivariyo।
Deen Sudama Ke Dukh Taaryo, Tandul Teen Mooth Mukh Daaryo॥

Meaning: You relieved the sufferings of your devotees by killing the demon Bakasur. You ended the sufferings of your friend Sudama and ate the raw rice given by him with great pleasure.

Prem Ke Saag Vidur Ghar Maange, Duryodhan Ke Meva Tyaage।
Lakhi Prem Ki Mahima Bhaari, Aise Shyam Deen Hitkaari॥

Meaning: You refused Duryodhan's invitation to Hastinapur and went to your devotee Vidur's house. You saved your devotee's honour by giving more importance to love than wealth. Shri Krishna does good to all the poor brothers.

Marath Ke Paarth Rath Haanke, Liya Chakra Kar Nahin Bal Thaanke।
Nij Geeta Ke Gyaan Sunaye, Bhaktan Hriday Sudha Varshaaye॥

Meaning: You played the role of Arjuna's charioteer in the fierce battle of Mahabharata and killed many great warriors with your chakra. You imparted the knowledge of Gita to Arjuna on the battlefield and showered nectar in the hearts of devotees.

Meera Thi Aisi Matwaali, Vish Pee Gayi Bajaakar Taali।
Rana Bheja Saanp Pitaari, Shaligram Bane Banwaari॥

Meaning: Your devotee Meera was so intoxicated in your love that she drank poison thinking it to be sweet water. Rana made many attempts to kill Meera but failed. The snakes sent by him turned into flower garlands and you came alive even in the Shaligram stone.

Nij Maya Tum Vidhihin Dikhaayo, Ur Te Sanshay Sakal Mitaayo।
Tab Shat Ninda Kari Tatkaala, Jeevan Mukt Bhayo Shishupala॥

Meaning: You showed the power of your Maya and cleared everyone's doubts. When you forgave 100 crimes of Shishupal, then when he committed another crime, you severed his head from his body and freed him from his life.

Jabahi Draupadi Ter Lagaai, Deenanath Laaj Ab Jaai।
Turat Hi Vasan Bane Nandalala, Badhe Chir Bhaye Ari Mukh Kaala॥

Meaning: When Draupadi was being disrobed in the court, she requested you to save her honour. Without wasting time, you protected Draupadi's honour. You yourself became Draupadi's clothes and that cloth kept on increasing and within no time, a mountain of sarees was formed in the court and the enemies were disgraced.

As Anath Ke Naath Kanhaiya, Doobat Bhanvar Bachavat Naiya।
Sundardas Aas Ur Dhaari, Daya Drishti Kijai Banwaari॥

Meaning: I am an orphan, O Shri Krishna , and you are my master. Only you can save my sinking ship. Sundardas hopes that you will have mercy on me.

Naath Sakal Mam Kumati Nivaro, Kshamahu Begi Aparadh Hamaaro।
Kholo Pat Ab Darshan Dijai, Bolo Krishna Kanhaiya Ki Jai॥

Meaning: If my intellect has gone astray, then bring it back on the right path and forgive all our sins. O Lord! Open your doors and give us darshan. All of you should say Jai Krishna Kanhaiya.

।। Doha ।।

Yah Chaalisa Krishna Ka, Paath Kare Ur Dhaari।
Asht Siddhi Nav Nidhi Phal, Lahai Padaarth Chaari॥

Meaning: The devotees who recite Shri Krishna Chalisa and meditate on him are blessed with the eight siddhis, nine Nidhis and the four padas.