Shani Chalisa

जय गणेश गिरिजा सुवन, मंगल करण कृपाल | दीनन के दुःख दूर करि, कीजै नाथ निहाल ॥

Jai Ganesh Girija Suvan, Mangal Karan Kripaal | Deenan Ke Dukh Door Kari, Keejai Naath Nihaal ||

Victory to Ganesha, son of Girija, auspicious and merciful. Remove the sorrows of the poor and make them blissful, O Lord.

जय जय श्री शनिदेव प्रभु, सुनहु विनय महाराज । करहूँ कृपा हे रवि तनय, राखहु जन की लाज ॥

Jai Jai Shri Shanidev Prabhu, Sunahu Vinay Mahaaraaj | Karahu Kripa He Ravi Tanay, Raakhahu Jan Ki Laaj ||

Glory to Lord Shani Dev; hear my humble prayer, O great king. Show mercy, O son of the Sun, and protect your devotees' honour.

जयति जयति शनिदेव दयाला । करत सदा भक्तन प्रतिपाला ॥

Jayati Jayati Shanidev Dayaalaa | Karata Sadaa Bhaktan Pratipaalaa ||

Victory to compassionate Shani Dev who always protects devotees.

चारि भुजा, तनु श्याम विराजै । माथे रतन मुकुट छवि छाजै ॥

Chaari Bhuja, Tanu Shyaam Viraajai | Maathe Ratan Mukut Chhavi Chhaajai ||

Four arms, dark body radiant; gem-studded crown adorns the head.

परम विशाल मनोहर भाला । टेढ़ी दृष्टि भृकुटि विकराला ॥

Param Vishaal Manohar Bhaalaa | Tedhi Drishti Bhrikuti Vikaraalaa ||

Vast beautiful forehead; fierce tilted gaze and terrible brows.

कुण्डल श्रवन चमाचम चमके । हिये माल मुक्तन मणि दमकै ॥

Kundal Shravan Chamaacham Chamke | Hiye Maal Muktan Mani Damkai ||

Earrings sparkle on ears; pearl and gem garland gleams on the chest.

कर में गदा त्रिशूल कुठारा । पल बिच करैं अरिहिं संहारा ॥

Kar Mein Gadaa Trishool Kuthaaraa | Pal Bich Karain Arihin Sanhaaraa ||

Mace, trident and axe in hand; destroys enemies in an instant.

पिंगल, कृष्णो, छाया, नन्दन । यम, कोणस्थ, रौद्र, दुःख भंजन ॥

Pingal, Krishno, Chhaayaa, Nandan | Yam, Konasth, Raudra, Dukh Bhanjan ||

Known as Pingal, Krishna, Chhaya's son, Yama, Konastha, Raudra, destroyer of sorrow.

सौरी, मन्द शनी दश नामा । भानु पुत्र पूजहिं सब कामा ॥

Sauri, Mand Shani Dash Naamaa | Bhaanu Putra Poojahin Sab Kaamaa ||

Son of the Sun, slow-moving Shani has ten names; all worship him for their desires.

जापर प्रभु प्रसन्न हवैं जाहीं । रंकहुं राव करैं क्षण माहीं ॥

Jaapar Prabhu Prasann Havaim Jaahin | Rankahun Raav Karain Kshan Maahin ||

Whom the Lord favours becomes king from beggar in a moment.

पर्वतहू तृण होइ निहारत । तृणहू को पर्वत करि डारत ॥

Parvatahoo Trina Hoi Nihaarat | Trinahoo Ko Parvat Kari Daarat ||

He reduces mountains to grass and raises grass to mountains.

राज मिलत वन रामहिं दीन्हयो । कैकेइहुँ की मति हरि लीन्हयो ॥

Raaj Milat Van Raamahin Deenhayo | Kaikeihun Ki Mati Hari Leenhayo ||

Rama lost his kingdom to the forest; Kaikeyi's mind was stolen away.

वनहुं में मृग कपट दिखाई । मातु जानकी गई चुराई ॥

Vanahun Mein Mrig Kapat Dikhaai | Maatu Jaanaki Gai Churaai ||

In the forest a deceitful deer appeared; Mother Janaki was abducted.

लषणहिं शक्ति विकल करिडारा । मचिगा दल में हाहाकारा ॥

Lashanahin Shakti Vikal Karidaaraa | Machigaa Dal Mein Haahaakaaraa ||

Lakshmana's power was weakened; uproar spread in the monkey army.

रावण की गति-मति बौराई । रामचन्द्र सों बैर बढ़ाई ॥

Raavan Ki Gati-Mati Bouraai | Raamchandra Son Bair Badhaai ||

Ravana's intellect went mad; he increased enmity with Ramachandra.

दियो कीट करि कंचन लंका । बजि बजरंग बीर की डंका ॥

Diyo Keet Kari Kanchan Lankaa | Baji Bajarang Beer Ki Dankaa ||

Golden Lanka was turned to ashes; Bajrang Veer's drum resounded.

नृप विक्रम पर तुहि पगु धारा । चित्र मयूर निगलि गै हारा ॥

Nrip Vikram Par Tuhi Pagu Dhaaraa | Chitra Mayoor Nigali Gai Haaraa ||

You set foot on King Vikram; a painted peacock swallowed the necklace.

हार नौलखा लाग्यो चोरी । हाथ पैर डरवायो तोरी ॥

Haar Naulakhaa Laagyo Chori | Haath Pair Darvaayo Tori ||

The nine-lakh necklace was stolen; hands and feet were cut in punishment.

भारी दशा निकृष्ट दिखायो । तेलहिं घर कोल्हू चलवायो ॥

Bhaari Dashaa Nikrisht Dikhaayo | Telahin Ghar Kolhoo Chalvaayo ||

He showed terrible low fortune; made him run an oil press at home.

विनय राग दीपक महँ कीन्हों । तब प्रसन्न प्रभु ह्वै सुख दीन्हयों ॥

Vinay Raag Deepak Mahin Keenhon | Tab Prasann Prabhu Hwai Sukh Deenhayon ||

With humble song he lit the lamp; then the pleased Lord granted happiness.

हरिश्चन्द्र नृप नारि बिकानी । आपहुं भरे डोम घर पानी ॥

Harishchandra Nrip Naari Bikaani | Aapahun Bhare Dom Ghar Paani ||

King Harishchandra sold his wife; he himself carried water at a crematorium.

तैसे नल पर दशा सिरानी । भूंजी-मीन कूद गई पानी ॥

Taise Nal Par Dashaa Siraani | Bhoongi-Meen Kood Gai Paani ||

Likewise Nala suffered; the cooked fish leapt into water.

श्री शंकरहिं गह्यो जब जाई । पारवती को सती कराई ॥

Shri Shankarahin Gahyo Jab Jaai | Paarvati Ko Sati Karaai ||

When he seized Lord Shankar, he made Parvati perform sati.

तनिक विकलोकत ही करि रीसा । नभ उड़ि गयो गौरिसुत सीसा ॥

Tanik Vikalokat Hi Kari Reesaa | Nabh Udi Gayo Gaurisut Seesaa ||

Jealous at a glance, Gauri-putra's head flew into the sky.

पाण्डव पर भै दशा तुम्हारी । बची द्रोपदी होति उघारी ॥

Paandav Par Bhai Dashaa Tumhaari | Bachi Dropadi Hoti Ughaari ||

The Pandavas suffered your phase; Draupadi was saved from disgrace.

कौरव के भी गति मति मारयो । युद्ध महाभारत करि डारयो ॥

Kaurav Ke Bhi Gati Mati Maaryo | Yuddh Mahaabhaarat Kari Daaryo ||

Kauravas' fate and mind were ruined; the Mahabharata war was waged.

रवि कहँ मुख महँ धरि तत्काला । लेकर कूदि परयो पाताला ॥

Ravi Kahin Mukh Mahin Dhari Tatkaalaa | Lekar Koodi Parayo Paataalaa ||

He seized the Sun in his mouth and leapt to the netherworld.

शेष देव-लखि विनती लाई । रवि को मुख ते दियो छुड़ाई ॥

Shesh Dev-Lakhi Vinati Laai | Ravi Ko Mukh Te Diyo Chhudaai ||

Shesha and the gods pleaded; the Sun was released from his mouth.

वाहन प्रभु के सात सुजाना । हय जग दिग्गज गर्दभ मृग स्वाना ॥

Vaahan Prabhu Ke Saat Sujaanaa | Hay Jag Diggaj Gardabh Mrig Svaanaa ||

The Lord's seven mounts are well known: horse, elephant, donkey, deer, and dog.

जम्बुक सिंह आदि नखधारी । सो फल ज्योतिष कहत पुकारी ॥

Jambuk Singh Aadi Nakhadhaari | So Phal Jyotish Kahat Pukaari ||

Jackal, lion and clawed creatures; astrology proclaims their fruits.

गज वाहन लक्ष्मी गृह आवैं । हय ते सुख सम्पत्ति उपजावै ॥

Gaj Vaahan Lakshmi Grah Aavain | Hay Te Sukh Sampatti Upajaavai ||

Elephant mount brings Lakshmi home; horse brings happiness and wealth.

गर्दभ हानि करै बहु काजा । सिंह सिद्ध्कर राज समाजा ॥

Gardabh Haani Karai Bahu Kaajaa | Singh Siddhkar Raaj Samaajaa ||

Donkey causes loss in many tasks; lion grants siddhi and royal status.

जम्बुक बुद्धि नष्ट कर डारै । मृग दे कष्ट प्राण संहारै ॥

Jambuk Buddhi Nasht Kar Daarai | Mrig De Kasht Praan Sanhaarai ||

Jackal destroys intellect; deer brings suffering and death.

जब आवहिं स्वान सवारी । चोरी आदि होय डर भारी ॥

Jab Aavahin Svaan Savaari | Chori Aadi Hoy Dar Bhaari ||

When riding a dog, fear of theft and great danger arises.

तैसहि चारि चरण यह नामा । स्वर्ण लौह चाँदी अरु तामा ॥

Taisahi Chaari Charan Yah Naamaa | Swarn Lauh Chaandi Aru Taamaa ||

Likewise four feet are named: gold, iron, silver and copper.

लौह चरण पर जब प्रभु आवैं । धन जन सम्पत्ति नष्ट करावैं ॥

Lauh Charan Par Jab Prabhu Aavain | Dhan Jan Sampatti Nasht Karaavain ||

When the Lord comes on iron feet, wealth and prosperity are destroyed.

समता ताम्र रजत शुभकारी । स्वर्ण सर्वसुख मंगल भारी ॥

Samataa Taamra Rajat Shubhkaari | Swarn Sarvasukh Mangal Bhaari ||

Equality, copper and silver are auspicious; gold brings all happiness.

जो यह शनि चरित्र नित गावै । कबहुं न दशा निकृष्ट सतावै ॥

Jo Yah Shani Charitra Nit Gaavai | Kabahun Na Dashaa Nikrisht Sataavai ||

Whoever sings this Shani story daily is never afflicted by bad fortune.

अद्भुत नाथ दिखावैं लीला । करैं शत्रु के नशि बलि ढीला ॥

Adbhut Naath Dikhaavain Leelaa | Karain Shatru Ke Nashi Bali Dheelaa ||

The wondrous Lord shows divine play; weakens enemies' strength.

जो पण्डित सुयोग्य बुलवाई । विधिवत शनि ग्रह शांति कराई ॥

Jo Pandit Suyogya Bulavaai | Vidhivat Shani Grah Shaanti Karaai ||

Who invites a worthy pandit performs proper Shani graha peace rituals.

पीपल जल शनि दिवस चढ़ावत । दीप दान दै बहु सुख पावत ॥

Peepal Jal Shani Divas Chadhaavat | Deep Daan Dai Bahu Sukh Paavat ||

Offering peepal water on Saturday and lamp charity brings great joy.

कहत राम सुन्दर प्रभु दासा । शनि सुमिरत सुख होत प्रकाशा ॥

Kahat Raam Sundar Prabhu Daasaa | Shani Sumirat Sukh Hot Prakaashaa ||

Says Ram Sundar, servant of the Lord: remembering Shani brings light and joy.

पाठ शनिश्चर देव को, की हों 'भक्त' तैयार । करत पाठ चालीस दिन, हो भवसागर पार ॥

Paath Shanishchar Dev Ko, Ki Hon 'Bhakt' Taiyaar | Karata Paath Chaalis Din, Ho Bhavasaagar Paar ||

Be ready to recite for Shani Dev; forty days of reading crosses the ocean of existence.