॥ Doha ॥
Jaya Ganapati Sadhguna Sadana,Kavi Vara Badana Kripaala।
Vighna Harana Mangala Karana,Jaya Jaya Girijaa Laala॥
॥ Chaupai ॥
Jaya Jaya Ganapati Gan Raaju।
Mangala Bharana Karana Shubha Kaaju॥
Jaya Gajabadana Sadana Sukhadaataa।
Vishva Vinaayaka Buddhi Vidhaata॥
Vakra Tunda Shuchi Shunda Suhaavana।
Tilaka Tripunda Bhaala Mana Bhaavana॥
Raajata Mani Muktana Ura Maala।
Svarna Mukuta Shira Nayana Vishaala॥
Pustaka Paani Kuthaara Trishoolam।
Modaka Bhoga Sugandhita Phoolam॥
Sundara Pitaambara Tana Saajita।
Charana Paaduka Muni Mana Raajita॥
Dhani Shiva Suvana Shadaanana Bhraata।
Gauri Lalana Vishva-Vidhaata॥
Riddhi Siddhi Tava Chanvara Sudhaare।
Mushaka Vaahana Sohata Dvaare॥
Kahaun Janma Shubha Kathaa Tumhaari।
Ati Shuchi Paavana Mangala Kaari॥
Eka Samaya Giriraaj Kumaari।
Putra Hetu Tapa Kinha Bhaari॥
Bhayo Yagya Jaba Poorna Anoopa।
Taba Pahunchyo Tuma Dhari Dvija Roopa॥
Atithi Jaani Kai Gauri Sukhaari।
Bahuvidhi Sevaa Kari Tumhaari॥
Ati Prasanna Hvai Tuma Vara Dinha।
Maatu Putra Hita Jo Tapa Kinha॥
Milahi Putra Tuhi Buddhi Vishaala।
Binaa Garbha Dhaarana Yahi Kaala॥
Gananaayaka, Guna Gyaana Nidhaana।
Poojita Prathama Roopa Bhagavana॥
Asa Kahi Antardhyaana Roopa Hvai।
Palana Para Baalaka Svaroopa Hvai॥
Bani Shishu Rudana Jabahi Tuma Thaana।
Lakhi Mukha Sukha Nahin Gauri Samaan॥
Sakala Magana, Sukha Mangala Gaavahin।
Nabha Te Surana Sumana Varshaavahin॥
Shambhu Uma, Bahu Dana Lutavahin।
Sura Munijana, Suta Dekhana Aavahin॥
Lakhi Ati Aananda Mangala Saaja।
Dekhana Bhi Aaye Shani Raaja॥
Nija Avaguna Guni Shani Mana Maahin।
Baalaka, Dekhan Chaahata Naahin॥
Giraja Kachhu Mana Bheda Badhaayo।
Utsava Mora Na Shani Tuhi Bhaayo॥
Kahana Lage Shani, Mana Sakuchaai।
Kaa Karihau, Shishu Mohi Dikhaai॥
Nahin Vishvaasa, Uma Ur Bhayau।
Shani So Baalaka Dekhana Kahyau॥
Padatahin, Shani Driga Kona Prakaasha।
Baalaka Shira Udi Gayo Aakaasha॥
Giraja Girin Vikala Hvai Dharani।
So Dukha Dasha Gayo Nahin Varani॥
Haahaakaara Machyo Kailaasha।
Shani Kinhyon Lakhi Suta Ka Naasha॥
Turata Garuda Chadhi Vishnu Sidhaaye।
Kaati Chakra So Gaja Shira Laaye॥
Baalaka Ke Dhada Upara Dhaarayo।
Praana, Mantra Padha Shankara Darayo॥
Naama ‘Ganesha’ Shambhu Taba Kinhe।
Prathama Poojya Buddhi Nidhi, Vara Dinhe॥
Buddhi Pariksha Jaba Shiva Kinha।
Prithvi Kar Pradakshina Linha॥
Chale Shadaanana, Bharami Bhulaii।
Rachi Baitha Tuma Buddhi Upaai॥
Charana Maatu-Pitu Ke Dhara Linhen।
Tinake Saata Pradakshina Kinhen॥
Dhani Ganesha, Kahi Shiva Hiya Harashe।
Nabha Te Surana Sumana Bahu Barase॥
Tumhari Mahima Buddhi Badaye।
Shesha Sahasa Mukha Sakai Na Gaai॥
Mein Mati Hina Malina Dukhaari।
Karahun Kauna Vidhi Vinaya Tumhaari॥
Bhajata ‘Raamasundara’ Prabhudaasa।
Lakha Prayaga, Kakara, Durvasa॥
Aba Prabhu Daya Dina Para Kijai।
Apani Bhakti Shakti Kuchhu Dijai॥
॥ Doha ॥
Shri Ganesh Yah Chalisa,Path Karai Dhari Dhyan।
Nit Nav Mangal Gruha Bashe,Lahi Jagat Sanman॥
Sambandh Apne Sahasra Dasha,Rushi Panchami Dinesh।
Puran Chalisa Bhayo,Mangal Murti Ganesha॥
Ganesh Chalisa: Full Explanation
Introduction
The Ganesh Chalisa is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and prosperity. The verses are composed in the form of Doha (rhymed couplets) and Chaupai (four-lined stanzas). This prayer is often recited to seek blessings for success and well-being.
Doha
Jaya Ganapati Sadhguna Sadana, Kavi Vara Badana Kripaala। Vighna Harana Mangala Karana, Jaya Jaya Girijaa Laala॥
- Meaning: Victory to Lord Ganesha, the abode of virtues and the source of wisdom for poets. He is the remover of obstacles and the creator of auspicious events. All glory to the son of Goddess Parvati.
Chaupai
Praise of Lord Ganesha
Jaya Jaya Ganapati Gan Raaju। Mangala Bharana Karana Shubha Kaaju॥
- Meaning: Glory to Lord Ganesha, the king of all gods, who brings blessings and initiates auspicious deeds.
Jaya Gajabadana Sadana Sukhadaataa। Vishva Vinaayaka Buddhi Vidhaata॥
- Meaning: Glory to the elephant-headed Lord who is the abode of happiness and the giver of wisdom. He is revered as the universal leader.
Vakra Tunda Shuchi Shunda Suhaavana। Tilaka Tripunda Bhaala Mana Bhaavana॥
- Meaning: The Lord with a curved trunk and a beautiful pure tusk. He bears a tilak (mark) of three horizontal lines on His forehead, which is pleasing to the mind.
Appearance of Lord Ganesha
Raajata Mani Muktana Ura Maala। Svarna Mukuta Shira Nayana Vishaala॥
- Meaning: He wears a garland of precious jewels around His chest and a golden crown on His head, with large and divine eyes.
Pustaka Paani Kuthaara Trishoolam। Modaka Bhoga Sugandhita Phoolam॥
- Meaning: He holds a book, an axe, and a trident in His hands. He enjoys offerings of sweets (modaka) and fragrant flowers.
Sundara Pitaambara Tana Saajita। Charana Paaduka Muni Mana Raajita॥
- Meaning: Clad in beautiful yellow clothes, His feet are adorned with sandals that are worshipped by sages.
Dhani Shiva Suvana Shadaanana Bhraata। Gauri Lalana Vishva-Vidhaata॥
- Meaning: Blessed is Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and the brother of Kartikeya (Shadaanana), and the creator of the universe, born to Goddess Gauri (Parvati).
Symbols of Divine Power
Riddhi Siddhi Tava Chanvara Sudhaare। Mushaka Vaahana Sohata Dvaare॥
- Meaning: Goddess Riddhi (prosperity) and Siddhi (spiritual power) wave fans over Him. His mount, the mouse, stands proudly at His door.
Lord Ganesha’s Birth
Kahaun Janma Shubha Kathaa Tumhaari। Ati Shuchi Paavana Mangala Kaari॥
- Meaning: Now, I will narrate the auspicious and pure story of Your birth, which brings good fortune.
Eka Samaya Giriraaj Kumaari। Putra Hetu Tapa Kinha Bhaari॥
- Meaning: Once upon a time, Goddess Parvati (daughter of the King of Mountains) performed a severe penance to have a child.
Bhayo Yagya Jaba Poorna Anoopa। Taba Pahunchyo Tuma Dhari Dvija Roopa॥
- Meaning: When the sacred sacrifice was completed, You appeared in the form of a divine Brahmin.
Atithi Jaani Kai Gauri Sukhaari। Bahuvidhi Sevaa Kari Tumhaari॥
- Meaning: Recognizing You as an honored guest, Goddess Parvati served You with great devotion.
Divine Blessing of Wisdom
Ati Prasanna Hvai Tuma Vara Dinha। Maatu Putra Hita Jo Tapa Kinha॥
- Meaning: Pleased by her devotion, You granted her a boon for the birth of a wise son, as she had desired.
Milahi Putra Tuhi Buddhi Vishaala। Binaa Garbha Dhaarana Yahi Kaala॥
- Meaning: She would receive a son with immense wisdom, without the need for normal childbirth.
The Story of Lord Ganesha
The First Worshipped God
Gananaayaka, Guna Gyaana Nidhaana। Poojita Prathama Roopa Bhagavana॥
- Meaning: Ganesha, the leader of all, is the treasure of virtues and wisdom. He is worshipped as the first deity in every ritual.
Asa Kahi Antardhyaana Roopa Hvai। Palana Para Baalaka Svaroopa Hvai॥
- Meaning: Having spoken these words, You disappeared and reappeared in the form of a baby.
Bani Shishu Rudana Jabahi Tuma Thaana। Lakhi Mukha Sukha Nahin Gauri Samaan॥
- Meaning: You began crying as a child, and no one could match the joy on Goddess Parvati’s face as she gazed upon You.
Wisdom Test of Lord Ganesha
Naama ‘Ganesha’ Shambhu Taba Kinhe। Prathama Poojya Buddhi Nidhi, Vara Dinhe॥
- Meaning: Lord Shiva named You Ganesha, making You the first to be worshipped and granting You the boon of being the lord of wisdom.
Buddhi Pariksha Jaba Shiva Kinha। Prithvi Kar Pradakshina Linha॥
- Meaning: When Lord Shiva tested Your intelligence by asking for circumambulation of the earth, You circled Your parents, considering them as the universe.
Charana Maatu-Pitu Ke Dhara Linhen। Tinake Saata Pradakshina Kinhen॥
- Meaning: You placed Your parents’ feet in Your hands and made seven circumambulations around them.
Dhani Ganesha, Kahi Shiva Hiya Harashe। Nabha Te Surana Sumana Bahu Barase॥
- Meaning: Lord Shiva was filled with joy and praised You, while the gods showered flowers from the heavens.
Conclusion and Final Prayer
Tumhari Mahima Buddhi Badaye। Shesha Sahasa Mukha Sakai Na Gaai॥
- Meaning: Your glory enhances wisdom, and even the thousand-headed Shesha (serpent god) cannot fully describe Your greatness.
Mein Mati Hina Malina Dukhaari। Karahun Kauna Vidhi Vinaya Tumhaari॥
- Meaning: I am weak in intellect and burdened by sorrow; how can I possibly praise You?
Bhajata ‘Raamasundara’ Prabhudaasa। Lakha Prayaga, Kakara, Durvasa॥
- Meaning: I seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha with deep devotion, as others have done in sacred places like Prayag, Kakara, and the hermitage of Durvasa.
Aba Prabhu Daya Dina Para Kijai। Apani Bhakti Shakti Kuchhu Dijai॥
- Meaning: Lord, please bestow Your grace upon this humble devotee and grant me the strength of devotion.
Final Doha
Shri Ganesh Yah Chalisa, Path Karai Dhari Dhyan। Nit Nav Mangal Gruha Bashe, Lahi Jagat Sanman॥
- Meaning: Whoever recites this Ganesh Chalisa with devotion will have their home filled with new auspiciousness every day and will be honored by the world.
Sambandh Apne Sahasra Dasha, Rushi Panchami Dinesh। Puran Chalisa Bhayo, Mangal Murti Ganesha॥
- Meaning: Reciting this Chalisa on significant days, like Rishi Panchami, brings the blessings of the divine form of Lord Ganesha, the source of auspiciousness.