॥Doha॥
O Lord Ganapati, Guru, Gauri, Shankar, and Hanuman,
I bow to you, seeking auspicious and joyful blessings.
Meaning: I offer my respects to Lord Ganapati, Guru, Mother Gauri, Lord Shankar, and Hanuman, praying for happiness and auspicious outcomes.
॥Chaupai॥
Hail, hail to the compassionate Lord Shukra,
Who always protects his devotees.
Meaning: Victory to the kind and compassionate Lord Shukra, who is always the protector of his devotees.
Draped in white, riding a white steed,
With a calm face and a heart like sandalwood.
Meaning: Clad in white garments and mounted on a white horse, Lord Shukra’s serene face and sandalwood-like heart captivate the mind.
Adorned with beautiful jeweled ornaments,
He loves sweet and soothing fragrances.
Meaning: Lord Shukra is adorned with stunning, gem-studded ornaments and is fond of sweet and cool fragrances.
With seven arms, the epitome of beauty,
He always bestows blessings and prosperity.
Meaning: With seven arms, Lord Shukra is a treasure of beauty and grace, constantly granting blessings and welfare to his devotees.
Auspicious, always fulfilling desires,
Compassionate and full of mercy.
Meaning: Lord Shukra is the harbinger of auspiciousness, always fulfilling the desires of his devotees with kindness and grace.
As pure and clear as the waters of the Ganges,
His mere sight fills the heart with joy.
Meaning: Lord Shukra’s form is as pure as the holy waters of the Ganges, bringing immense joy to anyone who beholds him.
The great benefactor of the three worlds,
A source of mercy for the downtrodden.
Meaning: Lord Shukra brings great prosperity to the three worlds and showers compassion upon the needy.
He alleviates the sorrows of gods, sages, and devotees,
Breaking all worldly bonds.
Meaning: Lord Shukra removes the sufferings of gods, sages, and devotees, liberating them from worldly entanglements.
Remover of illusions, captivator of hearts,
Bestowing happiness and peace to all.
Meaning: Lord Shukra eradicates illusions, brings joy to the heart, and grants peace and comfort to all.
Even in anger, his swift actions
Protect saints and alleviate their sorrows.
Meaning: Even in moments of anger, Lord Shukra’s actions are swift, removing the distress of saints and devotees.
With a radiant white complexion and divine beauty,
He brings joy by dispelling all troubles.
Meaning: Lord Shukra’s bright white form is mesmerizing, and he brings happiness by eradicating all difficulties.
Destroyer of evil, protector of the virtuous,
Remover of all obstacles in unique ways.
Meaning: Lord Shukra destroys evil, helps the virtuous, and removes all challenges in miraculous ways.
Master of gods, the bestower of blessings,
Removing sorrows and filling lives with purity.
Meaning: Lord Shukra is the master of celestial beings, who graciously eliminates sorrows and bestows purity and happiness.
He fulfills desires and removes sins,
Removing all obstacles with his divine grace.
Meaning: Lord Shukra absolves sins and eliminates barriers, granting the fulfillment of wishes and a peaceful life.
By worshipping him with pure devotion,
All desires are fulfilled, and ultimate liberation is achieved.
Meaning: Those who worship Lord Shukra with sincere devotion attain their wishes and the highest spiritual bliss.
In Vrindavan’s temple, his devotees find solace,
Where pure souls always seek refuge.
Meaning: Lord Shukra’s temple in Vrindavan is a sanctuary for pure-hearted devotees seeking his blessings.
Liberator from worldly bonds,
Fulfiller of all desires and remover of illusions.
Meaning: Lord Shukra liberates his devotees from worldly attachments and fulfills their desires, breaking the shackles of ignorance.
Hail, hail to the treasure of compassion,
Lord Shukra, the master of wisdom.
Meaning: Victory to the merciful Lord Shukra, who is the source of wisdom and kindness.
Ocean of virtues, remover of obstacles,
Bless us with joy and freedom from sorrow.
Meaning: Lord Shukra, an ocean of virtues and the remover of obstacles, grants joy and eliminates suffering from our lives.
With divine radiance, strength, and wealth,
He brings peace and happiness to all.
Meaning: Lord Shukra’s brilliance, strength, and prosperity provide peace and joy to everyone in the universe.
May those who sing this Chalisa daily,
Attain happiness, prosperity, and the highest spiritual state.
Meaning: Devotees who recite this Shukra Chalisa daily are blessed with joy, wealth, and ultimate liberation.