Lord Krishna
Krishna Chalisa
Last updated: 14 June 2026
कृष्ण चालीसा
Purpose: Joy, devotion, remembrance of Krishna's leelas
Focuses on the divine plays of Krishna for devotion and joy.
English Transliteration
Jai Yadunandan Jagvandan, Jai Vasudev Devki Nandan.
Jai Yashoda Sut Nand Dulaare, Jai Prabhu Bhaktan Ke Drig Taare.
Jai Natnagar Naag Nathaiya, Krishna Kanhaiya Dhenu Charaiya.
Puni Nakh Par Prabhu Girivar Dhaaro, Aao Deenan Kasht Nivaaro.
Vanshi Madhur Adhar Dhari Teri, Hove Poorn Vinay Yah Meri.
Aao Hari Puni Maakhan Chaakho, Aaj Laaj Bharat Ki Raakho.
Gol Kapol Chibuk Arunaare, Mridu Muskaan Mohini Daare.
Ranjit Raajiv Nayan Vishaala, Mor Mukut Baijanti Maala.
Kundal Shravan Peetpat Aachhe, Kati Kinkini Kaachhani Kaanchhe.
Neel Jalaj Sundar Tanu Sohai, Chhavi Lakhi Sur Nar Muni Man Mohai.
Mastak Tilak Alak Ghunghraale, Aao Krishna Baansuri Waale.
Kari Pay Paan, Pootanhin Taaryo, Aka Baka Kaaga Sur Maaryo.
Madhuvan Jalat Agin Jab Jwaala, Bhaye Sheetal Lakhi Tumhari Kripaala.
Lagat-Lagat Braj Chahan Bahaayo, Govardhan Nakh Dhaari Bachaayo.
Lakhi Yasuda Man Bhram Adhikaai, Mukh Munh Chaudah Bhuvan Dikhaai.
Dusht Kans Ati Udham Machaayo, Koti Kamal Jab Phool Mangaayo.
Naathi Kaaliyahin Tab Tum Leenhen, CharanChinha De Nirbhay Keenhain.
Kari Gopin Sang Raas Vilaasa, Sabki Pooran Kari Abhilaasha.
Ketik Maha Asur Sanhaaryo, Kansahi Kes Pakadi Dai Maaryo.
Maat-Pita Ki Bandi Chhudaai, Ugrasen Kahan Raaj Dilaai.
Mahi Se Mritak Chhahon Sut Laayo, Maatu Devki Shok Mitaayo.
Bhaumasur Mur Daitya Sanhaari, Laaye Shat Das Sahas Kumaari.
Dein Bheemahin Trincheer Sanhaara, Jarasindhu Raakshas Kahan Maara.
Asure Bakaasur Aadik Maaryo, Bhaktan Ke Tab Kasht Nivaaryo.
Deen Sudaama Ke Dukh Taaryo, Tandul Teen Moothi Mukh Daaryo.
Prem Ke Saag Vidur Ghar Maange, Duryodhan Ke Meva Tyaage.
Lakhi Premki Mahima Bhaari, Aise Shyam Deen Hitkaari.
Bhaarath Ke Paarath Rath Haanke, Liye Chakra Kar Nahin Bal Thaanke.
Nij Geeta Ke Gyaan Sunaaye, Meera Thi Aisi Matwaali, Vish Pi Gayi Baja Kar Taali.
Bhaktan Hriday Sudha Varshaaye. Raana Bheja Saanp Pitaari, Shaaligram Bane Banwaari.
Nij Maaya Tum Vidhihin Dikhaayo, Urte Sanshay Sakal Mitaayo.
Bhayi Shat Ninda Kari Tatkaala, Jeevan Mukt Bhayo Shishupaala.
Tabahin Draupadi Ter Lagaai, Deenaanaath Laaj Ab Jaai.
Turtahin Vasan Bane Nandlaala, Badhe Cheer Bhaye Ari Mukh Kaala.
Jai Anaath Ke Naath Kanhaiya, Doobat Bhanvar Bachaavat Naiya.
Sundardaas Aas Ur Dhaari, Dayadrishti Keejai Banwaari.
Naath Sakal Mam Kumati Nivaaro, Kshamahu Begi Aparaadh Hamaaro.
Bolo Pat Ab Darshan Deejai, Bolo Krishna Kanhaiya Ki Jai.
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Yah Chaleesa Krishna Ka, Paath Kare Ur Dhaari.
Asht Siddhi Navniddhi Phal, Lahe Padaarath Chaari.Frequently Asked Questions
When should the Krishna Chalisa be recited?
The Krishna Chalisa is traditionally recited during the morning or evening worship of Lord Krishna, 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 Lord Krishna.
What are the benefits of reciting the Krishna Chalisa?
Reciting the Krishna Chalisa with faith is traditionally believed to invoke the grace of Lord Krishna, 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.
