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जय जय तुलसी भगवती सत्यवती सुखदानी। नमो नमो हरि प्रेयसी श्री वृन्दा गुन खानी॥
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श्री हरि शीश बिरजिनी, देहु अमर वर अम्ब। जनहित हे वृन्दावनी अब न करहु विलम्ब॥
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धन्य धन्य श्री तुलसी माता। महिमा अगम सदा श्रुति गाता॥
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हरि के प्राणहु से तुम प्यारी। हरीहीँ हेतु कीन्हो तप भारी॥
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जब प्रसन्न है दर्शन दीन्ह्यो। तब कर जोरी विनय उस कीन्ह्यो॥
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हे भगवन्त कन्त मम होहू। दीन जानी जनि छाडाहू छोहु॥
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सुनी लक्ष्मी तुलसी की बानी। दीन्हो श्राप कध पर आनी॥
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उस अयोग्य वर मांगन हारी। होहू विटप तुम जड़ तनु धारी॥
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सुनी तुलसी हीँ श्रप्यो तेहिं ठामा। करहु वास तुहू नीचन धामा॥
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दियो वचन हरि तब तत्काला। सुनहु सुमुखी जनि होहू बिहाला॥
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समय पाई व्हौ रौ पाती तोरा। पुजिहौ आस वचन सत मोरा॥
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तब गोकुल मह गोप सुदामा। तासु भई तुलसी तू बामा॥
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कृष्ण रास लीला के माही। राधे शक्यो प्रेम लखी नाही॥
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दियो श्राप तुलसिह तत्काला। नर लोकही तुम जन्महु बाला॥
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यो गोप वह दानव राजा। शङ्ख चुड नामक शिर ताजा॥
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तुलसी भई तासु की नारी। परम सती गुण रूप अगारी॥
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अस द्वै कल्प बीत जब गयऊ। कल्प तृतीय जन्म तब भयऊ॥
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वृन्दा नाम भयो तुलसी को। असुर जलन्धर नाम पति को॥
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करि अति द्वन्द अतुल बलधामा। लीन्हा शंकर से संग्राम॥
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जब निज सैन्य सहित शिव हारे। मरही न तब हर हरिही पुकारे॥
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पतिव्रता वृन्दा थी नारी। कोऊ न सके पतिहि संहारी॥
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तब जलन्धर ही भेष बनाई। वृन्दा ढिग हरि पहुच्यो जाई॥
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शिव हित लही करि कपट प्रसंगा। कियो सतीत्व धर्म तोही भंगा॥
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भयो जलन्धर कर संहारा। सुनी उर शोक उपारा॥
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तिही क्षण दियो कपट हरि टारी। लखी वृन्दा दुःख गिरा उचारी॥
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जलन्धर जस हत्यो अभीता। सोई रावन तस हरिही सीता॥
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अस प्रस्तर सम ह्रदय तुम्हारा। धर्म खण्डी मम पतिहि संहारा॥
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यही कारण लही श्राप हमारा। होवे तनु पाषाण तुम्हारा॥
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सुनी हरि तुरतहि वचन उचारे। दियो श्राप बिना विचारे॥
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लख्यो न निज करतूती पति को। छलन चह्यो जब पार्वती को॥
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जड़मति तुहु अस हो जड़रूपा। जग मह तुलसी विटप अनूपा॥
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धग्व रूप हम शालिग्रामा। नदी गण्डकी बीच ललामा॥
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जो तुलसी दल हमही चढ़ इहैं। सब सुख भोगी परम पद पईहै॥
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बिनु तुलसी हरि जलत शरीरा। अतिशय उठत शीश उर पीरा॥
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जो तुलसी दल हरि शिर धारत। सो सहस्त्र घट अमृत डारत॥
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तुलसी हरि मन रञ्जनी हारी। रोग दोष दुःख भंजनी हारी॥
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प्रेम सहित हरि भजन निरन्तर। तुलसी राधा मंज नाही अन्तर॥
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व्यन्जन हो छप्पनहु प्रकारा। बिनु तुलसी दल न हरीहि प्यारा॥
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सकल तीर्थ तुलसी तरु छाही। लहत मुक्ति जन संशय नाही॥
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कवि सुन्दर इक हरि गुण गावत। तुलसिहि निकट सहसगुण पावत॥
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बसत निकट दुर्बासा धामा। जो प्रयास ते पूर्व ललामा॥
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पाठ करहि जो नित नर नारी। होही सुख भाषहि त्रिपुरारी॥
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तुलसी चालीसा पढ़ही तुलसी तरु ग्रह धारी। दीपदान करि पुत्र फल पावही बन्ध्यहु नारी॥
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सकल दुःख दरिद्र हरि हार ह्वै परम प्रसन्न। आशिय धन जन लड़हि ग्रह बसही पूर्णा अत्र॥
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लाही अभिमत फल जगत मह लाही पूर्ण सब काम। जेई दल अर्पही
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तुलसी तंह
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सहस बसही हरीराम॥
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तुलसी महिमा नाम लख
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तुलसी सूत सुखराम।
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मानस चालीस रच्यो
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जग महं तुलसीदास॥
Meaning & Translation
Verse 1
Hail, Hail, O Divine Tulsi, bestower of truth and happiness. Salutations, Salutations to Hari's beloved, Shri Vrinda, a mine of virtues.
Verse 2
O one who resides on Shri Hari's head, grant the boon of immortality, Mother. For the welfare of people, O Vrindavani, do not delay now.
Verse 3
Blessed, blessed is Shri Tulsi Mata. Her glory is unfathomable, always sung by the Vedas.
Verse 4
You are dearer than Hari's own life. For Hari, you performed severe penance.
Verse 5
When pleased, He granted His vision. Then, with folded hands, she made a request.
Verse 6
O Lord, be my husband. Knowing me to be humble, do not abandon your affection.
Verse 7
Hearing Tulsi's words, Lakshmi, in anger, gave a curse.
Verse 8
O you who asked for an unworthy boon, become a tree, taking on an inert body.
Verse 9
Hearing this, Tulsi, in turn, cursed her then and there, 'You shall reside in a lowly place.'
Verse 10
Hari then immediately gave His word, 'Listen, O beautiful one, do not be distressed.'
Verse 11
In time, you will receive your husband. You will be worshipped, this is my true promise.
Verse 12
Then, in Gokul, the cowherd Sudama, you became his wife, O Tulsi.
Verse 13
During Krishna's Ras Leela, Radha could not bear to see your love.
Verse 14
She immediately cursed Tulsi, 'You shall be born in the mortal world, O child.'
Verse 15
That cowherd became a demon king, named Shankhachuda, fresh on his head (meaning, newly crowned).
Verse 16
Tulsi became his wife, a supremely chaste woman, foremost in virtues and beauty.
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When two such kalpas passed, then in the third kalpa, a birth occurred.
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Tulsi's name became Vrinda, and her husband's name was the demon Jalandhar.
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He engaged in great conflict, a supremely powerful one. He waged war with Shankar (Lord Shiva).
Verse 20
When Shiva, along with his army, was defeated, and Jalandhar would not die, Shiva called out to Hari (Vishnu).
Verse 21
Vrinda was a chaste wife. No one could kill her husband.
Verse 22
Then, assuming Jalandhar's form, Hari reached Vrinda.
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For Shiva's sake, by deceitful means, He broke her chastity.
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Jalandhar was then destroyed. Hearing this, sorrow arose in her heart.
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At that moment, Hari removed His disguise. Seeing this, Vrinda, in sorrow, spoke.
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Just as you fearlessly killed Jalandhar, so will Ravana abduct Sita from you.
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Your heart is like a stone. You broke dharma and destroyed my husband.
Verse 28
For this reason, receive my curse: your body shall become stone.
Verse 29
Hearing this, Hari immediately spoke, 'You gave a curse without thinking.'
Verse 30
You did not see your husband's deeds, when he tried to deceive Parvati.
Verse 31
O foolish one, you shall become inert. In the world, you shall be the incomparable Tulsi plant.
Verse 32
I shall take the form of Shaligrama, beautiful amidst the Gandaki river.
Verse 33
Those who offer Tulsi leaves to me, will enjoy all happiness and attain the supreme abode.
Verse 34
Without Tulsi, Hari's body burns. Great pain arises in His head and heart.
Verse 35
One who places Tulsi leaves on Hari's head, it is like pouring a thousand pots of nectar.
Verse 36
Tulsi delights Hari's mind. She destroys diseases, faults, and sorrows.
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Continuously chanting Hari's name with love, there is no difference between Tulsi and Radha.
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Even if there are fifty-six types of dishes, without Tulsi leaves, they are not dear to Hari.
Verse 39
All pilgrimages are under the shade of the Tulsi tree. People attain liberation without doubt.
Verse 40
Poet Sundar sings the virtues of Hari. Near Tulsi, one receives a thousandfold benefit.
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Near the abode of Durvasa, which is beautiful to the east of Prayag.
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Men and women who recite this daily, will be happy, says Tripurari (Lord Shiva).
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Those who recite the Tulsi Chalisa, keeping a Tulsi plant at home, and offer lamps, even barren women will bear children.
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All sorrows and poverty are removed, becoming supremely pleased. They receive wealth and people, and their home is completely filled here.
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They attain desired fruits in the world, all their tasks are completed. Whoever offers leaves (to Tulsi/Hari).
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There, O Tulsi,
Verse 47
Thousands reside in Hari-Ram (Lord Vishnu and Rama).
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Witness the glory of Tulsi's name,
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Tulsi, the son of Sukhram (or giver of joy to Rama).
Verse 50
The forty verses of Manas were composed,
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In the world by Tulsidas.
✨Spiritual Benefits
Chanting Tulsi Chalisa on Kamika Ekadashi removes negativity, brings positive changes, grants happiness, prosperity, and fulfills desires. It is believed to bestow the highest spiritual abode and all worldly comforts. It also removes all sorrows and poverty, and can bless barren women with children.
📜About this Chalisa
The Tulsi Chalisa is a devotional hymn dedicated to Devi Tulsi, revered as a sacred plant and a manifestation of Goddess Lakshmi. Chanting this Chalisa, especially on auspicious days like Kamika Ekadashi, is believed to bring immense blessings, remove negativity, and fulfill desires. This authentic knowledge is brought to you by shyamstuti.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the spiritual significance of chanting Tulsi Chalisa on Kamika Ekadashi?
Chanting the Tulsi Chalisa on Kamika Ekadashi is considered highly auspicious. It is believed to invoke the blessings of Devi Tulsi, who is deeply revered by Lord Vishnu. This practice helps in purifying the mind, removing negative energies from the home, and attracting happiness, prosperity, and spiritual well-being, as it aligns with the sacredness of both Tulsi and Ekadashi.
How does Devi Tulsi relate to Lord Vishnu and Kamika Ekadashi?
Devi Tulsi is considered the most beloved consort of Lord Vishnu, and her leaves are indispensable in His worship. The Kamika Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Worshipping Devi Tulsi on this day, especially by chanting her Chalisa, is believed to immensely please Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, leading to abundant blessings and fulfillment of desires. The Chalisa itself narrates the mythological connection between Tulsi (Vrinda) and Lord Vishnu.
What are the specific benefits of performing Tulsi Puja and chanting the Chalisa on this auspicious day?
Performing Tulsi Puja and chanting the Tulsi Chalisa on Kamika Ekadashi is said to bring numerous benefits. These include the removal of all sorrows and poverty, attainment of desired fruits and success in all endeavors, and even the blessing of children for barren women. It is believed that offering Tulsi leaves to Lord Hari is equivalent to pouring a thousand pots of nectar, and it brings immense joy to Him, dispelling diseases, faults, and sorrows from the devotee's life.