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जय गणपति सद्गुण सदन, वर वदन कृपाल। विघ्न हरण मंगल करण, जय जय गिरिजालाल॥
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जय जय जय गणपति राजू। मंगल भरण करण शुभ काजू॥
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जय गज बदन सदन सुखदाता। विश्व विनायक बुद्धि विधाता॥
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वक्र तुंड शुचि शुंड सुहावन। तिलक त्रिपुंड भाल मन भावन॥
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राजित मणि मुक्तन उर माला। स्वर्ण मुकुट सिर अति बिशाला॥
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पुस्तक पाणि कुठार त्रिशूलं। मोदक भोग सुगंधित फूलं॥
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सुंदर पीतांबर तन साजित। चरण पादुका मुनि मन राजित॥
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धनि शिवसुवन षडानन भ्राता। गौरी ललन विश्व विख्याता॥
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ऋद्धि सिद्धि तव चँवर डुलावें। मूषक वाहन सोहत आवें॥
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कहौ जन्म शुभ कथा तुम्हारी। अति शुचि पावन मंगलकारी॥
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एक समय गिरिराज कुमारी। पुत्र हेतु तप कीन्हा भारी॥
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भयो यज्ञ जब पूर्ण अनूपा। तब प्रगट्यो तुम चारि स्वरूप॥
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भुजा चारि अति सुंदर सोहे। सब भुवन को मन अति मोहे॥
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तुम सब के प्रिय अति सुखदाता। नाम तुम्हारो मंगल दाता॥
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शंभु पुत्र तुम सब जग पूजे। तुम विघ्न हर्ता सब जग पूजे॥
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नारद शारद सहित भवानी। तुमको ध्यावें सकल भवानी॥
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सुर नर मुनि सब होत प्रसन्न। तुम्हारो सुमिरन करत प्रसन्न॥
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जो जन सुमिरन करत तुम्हारा। विघ्न दूर हो सकल हमारा॥
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अंधे को आँख देत हो तुमहीं। कोढ़ी को काया देत हो तुमहीं॥
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बाँझन को पुत्र देत हो तुमहीं। निर्धन को धन देत हो तुमहीं॥
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काटो पंख कटे को काया। जो दुःख हरता सुख की माया॥
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दीन हीन निज जन के त्राता। करहु कृपा भव सिंधु के दाता॥
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गणपति नाम तुम्हारो प्यारा। तुमहीं सब के प्राण अधारा॥
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प्रथम पूज्य तुम सब देवन के। तुमहीं पालक सब जीवन के॥
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मूषक वाहन सोहत आवें। रिद्धि सिद्धि तव चँवर डुलावें॥
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तुम्हीं मात पिता बंधु भ्राता। तुमहीं सब सुख के दाता॥
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गणपति देव तुम्हीं शुभकारी। तुमहीं संकट के दुखहारी॥
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पूजा पाठ तुम्हारो जो करे। ताके विघ्न सकल दुख हरे॥
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भुत प्रेत सब दूर भगावौ। व्याधि कष्ट सब दूर करावौ॥
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काल रूप तुम्हीं विकराला। तुमहीं रक्षक सकल भूपाला॥
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शत्रु मित्र सम भाव तुम्हारो। सबके प्रति व्यवहार तुम्हारो॥
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दीन हीन जन को सुख दीजै। जो जन तुम्हारो नाम को लीजै॥
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अष्ट सिद्धि नव निधि के दाता। तुमहीं सब जग के विख्याता॥
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शंभु पुत्र तुम सब जग पूजे। तुम विघ्न हर्ता सब जग पूजे॥
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जो जन सुमिरन करत तुम्हारा। विघ्न दूर हो सकल हमारा॥
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मंगलमूर्ति तुमहीं कहलाते। सब देवन में तुमहीं विख्यात॥
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रिद्धि सिद्धि तुमहीं हो दाता। तुमहीं हर सुख के विधाता॥
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यह चालीसा पाठ जो गावे। सुख शांति संपत्ति को पावे॥
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गौरीसुत गणेश नाम तुम्हारा। प्रथम पूज्य शुभ नाम तुम्हारा॥
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यह चालीसा जो पढ़त सुनावै। ताको कोई न विघ्न सतावै॥
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संवत अपन सहस्त्र दश जानी। गणेश चालीसा वरदानी॥
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मंगलमय यह पाठ हमारा। मनोकामना पूरनहारा॥
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श्री गणेश चालीसा पाठ करें नित ध्यान। मनोकामना पूर्ण हो, शिव सुत सुख निदान॥
Meaning & Translation
Verse 1
Hail Ganapati, abode of virtues, with a gracious face. Remover of obstacles, bestower of auspiciousness, victory, victory to the Son of Girija (Parvati)!
Verse 2
Victory, victory, victory to King Ganapati! You fill with auspiciousness and perform good deeds.
Verse 3
Hail to the elephant-faced one, giver of happiness. The Lord of the universe, dispenser of wisdom.
Verse 4
With a curved trunk, pure and pleasing, and a three-lined tilak on your forehead, you captivate the mind.
Verse 5
Adorned with a garland of gems and pearls on your chest, and a very large golden crown on your head.
Verse 6
Holding a book, axe, and trident in your hands. Offered modak and fragrant flowers.
Verse 7
Your body is adorned with beautiful yellow garments. Your sandals illuminate the minds of sages.
Verse 8
Blessed Son of Shiva, brother of Kartikeya. Beloved of Gauri, renowned throughout the world.
Verse 9
Riddhi and Siddhi (prosperity and accomplishment) wave whisks for you. Your mouse vehicle looks graceful as it approaches.
Verse 10
Let me narrate your auspicious birth story, which is extremely pure, holy, and brings auspiciousness.
Verse 11
Once, the daughter of the mountain king (Parvati) performed severe penance for a son.
Verse 12
When the incomparable sacrifice was completed, then you appeared in four forms.
Verse 13
Your four arms shine beautifully. You captivate the minds of all beings in the universe.
Verse 14
You are beloved by all and an ultimate giver of happiness. Your name bestows auspiciousness.
Verse 15
Son of Shiva, you are worshipped by the whole world. You are the remover of obstacles, worshipped by the entire world.
Verse 16
Narada and Sharada (Saraswati) along with all goddesses, meditate upon you.
Verse 17
Gods, humans, and sages all become pleased. They become delighted upon remembering you.
Verse 18
Whoever remembers you, all their obstacles are removed.
Verse 19
You alone give sight to the blind. You alone give a new body to the leper.
Verse 20
You alone grant a son to the barren. You alone give wealth to the poor.
Verse 21
You restore limbs to the handicapped. You remove sorrows, a magical illusion of happiness.
Verse 22
Savior of the helpless and poor. Bestow your grace, O giver across the ocean of existence.
Verse 23
Your name, Ganapati, is beloved. You are the very life-support of all.
Verse 24
You are the first to be worshipped among all gods. You are the protector of all lives.
Verse 25
Your mouse vehicle looks graceful as it approaches. Riddhi and Siddhi (prosperity and accomplishment) wave whisks for you.
Verse 26
You are mother, father, kinsman, and brother. You are the giver of all happiness.
Verse 27
Lord Ganapati, you are the bringer of good. You are the remover of sorrow from difficulties.
Verse 28
Whoever performs your worship and recitation, all their obstacles and sorrows are removed.
Verse 29
You drive away all ghosts and spirits. You remove all diseases and suffering.
Verse 30
You are the terrifying form of time (death). You are the protector of all kings (rulers).
Verse 31
You hold equal regard for both friend and foe. Such is your conduct towards all.
Verse 32
Grant happiness to the poor and humble. To those who take your name.
Verse 33
Giver of the eight siddhis and nine nidhis (supernatural powers and treasures). You are renowned throughout the world.
Verse 34
Son of Shiva, you are worshipped by the entire world. You are the remover of obstacles, worshipped by the entire world.
Verse 35
Whoever remembers you, all their obstacles are removed.
Verse 36
You are known as the embodiment of auspiciousness. You are renowned among all gods.
Verse 37
You are the giver of Riddhi and Siddhi. You are the creator of all happiness.
Verse 38
Whoever sings this Chalisa, attains happiness, peace, and wealth.
Verse 39
Ganesha, Son of Gauri, is your name. Your auspicious name is worshipped first.
Verse 40
Whoever reads or recites this Chalisa, no obstacle can trouble them.
Verse 41
Knowing a thousand years of your era, the Ganesha Chalisa is a boon-giver.
Verse 42
This auspicious recitation of ours. Fulfills all desires.
Verse 43
One who recites Shri Ganesh Chalisa daily with devotion, all their desires are fulfilled; O Son of Shiva, bestower of happiness.
✨Spiritual Benefits
Chanting the Shri Ganesh Chalisa regularly brings immense spiritual and material benefits. It is believed to remove all obstacles from one's path, granting success in endeavors, wisdom, and intelligence. Devotees experience peace of mind, protection from negative influences, and attract prosperity and abundance. It strengthens one's connection with Lord Ganesha, the Vighnaharta (remover of obstacles) and Buddhipradata (giver of intellect), leading to overall well-being and spiritual growth.