Lakshmi Chalisa
English Transliteration
|| Doha ||
Maatu Lakshmi Kari Kripa, Karo Hriday Mein Vaas.
Manokaamna Siddh Kari, Puravahu Meri Aas.
|| Soratha ||
Yahi Mor Ardaas, Haath Jod Vinti Karun.
Sab Vidhi Karau Suvaas, Jai Janani Jagdambika.
|| Chaupai ||
Sindhu Suta Main Sumirau Tohi. Gyaan Buddhi Vidya Do Mohi.
Shri Lakshmi Chalisa
Tum Samaan Nahin Koi Upkaari. Sab Vidhi Purvahu Aas Hamaari.
Jai Jai Jagat Janani Jagdamba. Sabki Tum Hi Ho Avalamba.
Tum Hi Ho Sab Ghat Ghat Vaasi. Vinti Yahi Hamaari Khaasi.
Jagjanani Jai Sindhu Kumaari. Deenan Ki Tum Ho Hitkaari.
Vinavau Nitya Tumhin Maharani. Kripa Karau Jag Janani Bhavani.
Kehi Vidhi Stuti Karau Tihaari. Sudhi Leejai Aparaadh Bisaari.
Kripa Drishti Chitvavo Mam Ori. Jagjanani Vinti Sun Mori.
Gyaan Buddhi Jai Sukh Ki Daata. Sankat Haro Hamaari Mata.
Ksheersindu Jab Vishnu Mathaayo. Chaudah Ratan Sindhu Mein Paayo.
Chaudah Ratan Mein Tum Sukhraasi. Seva Kiyo Prabhu Bani Daasi.
Jab Jab Janm Jahan Prabhu Leenha. Roop Badal Tahan Seva Keenha.
Swayam Vishnu Jab Nar Tanu Dhaara. Leenheu Avadhpuri Avataara.
Tab Tum Pragat Janakpur Maaheen. Seva Kiyo Hriday Pulkaaheen.
Apnaaya Tohi Antaryami. Vishwa Vidit Tribhuvan Ki Swami.
Tum Sam Prabal Shakti Naheen Aani. Kahan Lau Mahima Kahau Bakhaani.
Man Kram Vachan Karai Sevkaai. Man Ichchhit Vaanchhit Phal Paai.
Taji Chhal Kapat Aur Chaturaai. Poojhin Vividh Bhaanti Manlaai.
Aur Haal Main Kahau Bujhaai. Jo Yah Paath Karai Man Laai.
Taako Koi Kasht Na Hoi. Man Ichchhit Paavai Phal Soi.
Traahi Traahi Jai Dukh Nivaarini. Trividh Taap Bhav Bandhan Haarini.
Jo Chaleesa Padhai Padhaavai. Dhyaan Lagaakar Sunai Sunaavai.
Taako Koi Na Rog Sataavai. Putra Aadi Dhan Sampatti Paavai.
Putraheen Aru Sampati Heena. Andh Badhir Kodhi Ati Deena.
Vipr Bolaay Kai Paath Karaavai. Shanka Dil Mein Kabhi Na Laavai.
Paath Karaavai Din Chaleesa. Ta Par Kripa Karain Gaureesa.
Sukh Sampatti Bahut Si Paavai. Kami Nahin Kaahu Ki Aavai.
Baarah Maas Karai Jo Pooja. Tehi Sam Dhanya Aur Nahin Dooja.
Pratidin Paath Karai Man Maahi. Un Sam Koi Jag Mein Kahun Naaheen.
Bahu Vidhi Kya Main Karau Badaai. Ley Pareeksha Dhyaan Lagaai.
Kari Vishwaas Karai Vrat Nema. Hoy Siddh Upjai Ur Prema.
Jai Jai Jai Lakshmi Bhavani. Sab Mein Vyaapit Ho Gun Khaani.
Tumharo Tej Prabal Jag Maaheen. Tum Sam Kou Dayaalu Kahun Naahin.
Mohi Anaath Ki Sudhi Ab Leejai. Sankat Kaati Bhakti Mohi Deejai.
Bhool Chook Kari Kshama Hamaari. Darshan Dajai Dasha Nihaari.
Bin Darshan Vyaakul Adhikaari. Tumhi Achhat Dukh Sahte Bhaari.
Nahin Mohin Gyaan Buddhi Hai Tan Mein. Sab Jaanat Ho Apne Man Mein.
Roop Chaturbhuj Karke Dhaaran. Kasht Mor Ab Karahu Nivaaran.
Kehi Prakaar Main Karau Badaai. Gyaan Buddhi Mohi Nahin Adhikaai.
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Traahi Traahi Dukh Haarini, Haro Vegi Sab Traas. Jayati Jayati Jai Lakshmi, Karo Shatru Ko Naash.
Ramdaas Dhari Dhyaan Nit, Vinay Karat Kar Jor. Maatu Lakshmi Daas Par, Karahu Daya Ki Kor.Verse-by-Verse Meaning
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Maatu Lakshmi Kari Kripa, Karo Hriday Mein Vaas. Manokaamna Siddh Kari, Puravahu Meri Aas.
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O Mother Lakshmi, be gracious and dwell within my heart; fulfil my heartfelt wishes and complete every one of my hopes.
Yahi Mor Ardaas, Haath Jod Vinti Karun. Sab Vidhi Karau Suvaas, Jai Janani Jagdambika.
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This alone is my prayer, and folding my hands I make this plea — in every way grant me Your gracious presence; victory to You, O Mother of the whole universe.
Sindhu Suta Main Sumirau Tohi. Gyaan Buddhi Vidya Do Mohi.
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O Daughter of the Ocean (Lakshmi, who arose from the Ocean of Milk), I call You to mind in remembrance; grant me knowledge, intellect, and wisdom.
Tum Samaan Nahin Koi Upkaari. Sab Vidhi Purvahu Aas Hamaari.
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There is none as benevolent as You; in every way fulfil the hopes that I hold.
Jai Jai Jagat Janani Jagdamba. Sabki Tum Hi Ho Avalamba.
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Victory, victory to You, Mother of the world, Universal Mother; You alone are the support and refuge of all beings.
Tum Hi Ho Sab Ghat Ghat Vaasi. Vinti Yahi Hamaari Khaasi.
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You alone dwell within every heart, in every vessel of creation; this alone is my special, heartfelt supplication.
Jagjanani Jai Sindhu Kumaari. Deenan Ki Tum Ho Hitkaari.
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Victory to the World-Mother, Daughter of the Ocean; You are the well-wisher and benefactor of the humble and the destitute.
Vinavau Nitya Tumhin Maharani. Kripa Karau Jag Janani Bhavani.
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I bow before You daily, O Great Queen; be gracious, O World-Mother, O all-pervading Goddess.
Kehi Vidhi Stuti Karau Tihaari. Sudhi Leejai Aparaadh Bisaari.
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In what manner shall I offer praise befitting You? Take notice of me kindly, and set aside my faults.
Kripa Drishti Chitvavo Mam Ori. Jagjanani Vinti Sun Mori.
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Cast Your gracious glance towards me; O World-Mother, hear this prayer of mine.
Gyaan Buddhi Jai Sukh Ki Daata. Sankat Haro Hamaari Mata.
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Victory to the Giver of knowledge, intellect, and happiness; O my Mother, remove my afflictions.
Ksheersindu Jab Vishnu Mathaayo. Chaudah Ratan Sindhu Mein Paayo.
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When Lord Vishnu, together with the Devas and Asuras, churned the Ocean of Milk, fourteen jewels emerged from that ocean.
Chaudah Ratan Mein Tum Sukhraasi. Seva Kiyo Prabhu Bani Daasi.
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Among those fourteen jewels, You are the very treasure of bliss; in humble devotion, You became the Lord's attendant and served Him.
Jab Jab Janm Jahan Prabhu Leenha. Roop Badal Tahan Seva Keenha.
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Whenever and wherever the Lord took birth in His incarnations, You too changed form and rendered service there beside Him.
Swayam Vishnu Jab Nar Tanu Dhaara. Leenheu Avadhpuri Avataara.
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When Lord Vishnu Himself assumed a human form, He took incarnation in the city of Ayodhya as Sri Rama.
Tab Tum Pragat Janakpur Maaheen. Seva Kiyo Hriday Pulkaaheen.
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At that time You appeared in Janakpur, as Sita the daughter of King Janaka, and served Him with a heart thrilled with devotion.
Apnaaya Tohi Antaryami. Vishwa Vidit Tribhuvan Ki Swami.
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The Indweller of every heart accepted You as His own; You are renowned across the world as Sovereign Mistress of the three realms.
Tum Sam Prabal Shakti Naheen Aani. Kahan Lau Mahima Kahau Bakhaani.
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No other power is as mighty as Yours; to what extent can I even describe and glorify Your greatness?
Man Kram Vachan Karai Sevkaai. Man Ichchhit Vaanchhit Phal Paai.
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Whoever serves You in thought, deed, and word obtains the very fruit their heart desires.
Taji Chhal Kapat Aur Chaturaai. Poojhin Vividh Bhaanti Manlaai.
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Abandoning deceit, cunning, and clever pretense, devotees worship You in many ways with a wholehearted, sincere mind.
Aur Haal Main Kahau Bujhaai. Jo Yah Paath Karai Man Laai.
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Let me now explain what follows — for one who recites this Chalisa with a focused, devoted mind.
Taako Koi Kasht Na Hoi. Man Ichchhit Paavai Phal Soi.
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No suffering ever befalls that person; they attain the very fruit their heart desires.
Traahi Traahi Jai Dukh Nivaarini. Trividh Taap Bhav Bandhan Haarini.
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"Save me, save me!" (raksha karo, raksha karo), O Remover of sorrow, victory to You, who dispels the threefold afflictions (bodily, providential, and material) and destroys worldly bondage.
Jo Chaleesa Padhai Padhaavai. Dhyaan Lagaakar Sunai Sunaavai.
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Whoever reads this Chalisa or has it read, and listens to or recites it with focused meditation.
Taako Koi Na Rog Sataavai. Putra Aadi Dhan Sampatti Paavai.
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Such a one is never troubled by any illness, and attains children, wealth, and prosperity.
Putraheen Aru Sampati Heena. Andh Badhir Kodhi Ati Deena.
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One who is childless or bereft of wealth, or blind, deaf, afflicted with leprosy, or utterly destitute.
Vipr Bolaay Kai Paath Karaavai. Shanka Dil Mein Kabhi Na Laavai.
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Should invite a learned Brahmin to guide this recitation, and never harbour doubt about it in their heart.
Paath Karaavai Din Chaleesa. Ta Par Kripa Karain Gaureesa.
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One who has this Chalisa recited for forty days receives, in turn, the grace of Lord Shiva, the Lord of Gauri.
Sukh Sampatti Bahut Si Paavai. Kami Nahin Kaahu Ki Aavai.
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They come to enjoy abundant happiness and prosperity, lacking for nothing.
Baarah Maas Karai Jo Pooja. Tehi Sam Dhanya Aur Nahin Dooja.
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One who performs this worship for twelve months without fail — none is as blessed and fortunate as they.
Pratidin Paath Karai Man Maahi. Un Sam Koi Jag Mein Kahun Naaheen.
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One who recites this daily with a devoted mind has no equal anywhere in this world.
Bahu Vidhi Kya Main Karau Badaai. Ley Pareeksha Dhyaan Lagaai.
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In how many ways shall I go on singing Your glory? O reader, test this for yourself by reciting it with focused devotion.
Kari Vishwaas Karai Vrat Nema. Hoy Siddh Upjai Ur Prema.
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One who observes this discipline with full faith finds their devotion fulfilled, and love for the Divine blossoms in their heart.
Jai Jai Jai Lakshmi Bhavani. Sab Mein Vyaapit Ho Gun Khaani.
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Victory, victory, victory to Goddess Lakshmi Bhavani! O treasure-house of virtues, You pervade all beings.
Tumharo Tej Prabal Jag Maaheen. Tum Sam Kou Dayaalu Kahun Naahin.
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Your radiance is supreme throughout the world; none anywhere is as merciful as You.
Mohi Anaath Ki Sudhi Ab Leejai. Sankat Kaati Bhakti Mohi Deejai.
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Take notice of me now, a helpless one without protector; cut away my troubles and grant me devotion.
Bhool Chook Kari Kshama Hamaari. Darshan Dajai Dasha Nihaari.
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Forgive my errors and lapses; behold my condition, and grant me Your divine vision.
Bin Darshan Vyaakul Adhikaari. Tumhi Achhat Dukh Sahte Bhaari.
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Without Your darshan, this rightful devotee is restless with longing; even with You so near, I bear a heavy sorrow.
Nahin Mohin Gyaan Buddhi Hai Tan Mein. Sab Jaanat Ho Apne Man Mein.
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I possess no knowledge or wisdom of my own; You already know everything within Your own mind.
Roop Chaturbhuj Karke Dhaaran. Kasht Mor Ab Karahu Nivaaran.
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Assuming Your four-armed divine form, please now remove my afflictions.
Kehi Prakaar Main Karau Badaai. Gyaan Buddhi Mohi Nahin Adhikaai.
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In what manner can I sing Your greatness, when I possess no abundance of knowledge or wisdom to do so?
Traahi Traahi Dukh Haarini, Haro Vegi Sab Traas. Jayati Jayati Jai Lakshmi, Karo Shatru Ko Naash.
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"Save me, save me, O Remover of sorrows!" Swiftly dispel all my fears; victory, victory to Goddess Lakshmi — destroy every adversity and obstacle of mine.
Ramdaas Dhari Dhyaan Nit, Vinay Karat Kar Jor. Maatu Lakshmi Daas Par, Karahu Daya Ki Kor.
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Ramdas, the devotee-poet of this hymn, meditating upon You daily, prays with folded hands: O Mother Lakshmi, cast a glance of compassion upon this Your servant.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should the Lakshmi Chalisa be recited?
The Lakshmi Chalisa is traditionally recited during the morning or evening worship of Goddess Lakshmi, and especially on the deity's sacred days. Reciting it daily — or for forty days — is a common devotional practice.
How many verses are there in a Chalisa?
A chalisa is a devotional hymn of forty (chālīs) chaupai verses, usually framed by opening and closing doha couplets, composed here in praise of Goddess Lakshmi.
What are the benefits of reciting the Lakshmi Chalisa?
Reciting the Lakshmi Chalisa with faith is traditionally believed to invoke the grace of Goddess Lakshmi, steady the mind, and bring courage and inner peace. It is offered as an act of bhakti (devotion), not as a guarantee of any specific material result.