Saraswathi Chalisa
(The forty verse prayer addressed
to Saraswathi)
English transliteration
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English translation
P.R.Ramachander
(Saraswathi is the mother of
knowledge and wisdom. This great prayer in Hindi is addressed to her. )
Janak Janani Pad
Kamal Raj, Nij Mastak Par Dhaari,
Bandau Maatu Saraswati, Buddhi Bal De Daataari.
Purn Jagat Mein Vyaapt Tav, Mahima Amit Anantu,
Ramsaagar Ke Paap Ko, Maatu Tuhi Ab Hantu.
The feet of the
mother and father are ruling the lotus
And I hold it on
my head,
I salute the
mother Saraswathi, who grants wisdom and strength,
Your power is
spread all over the world and is endless and immeasurable,
Oh mother, only you
can mitigate all the sins that I have done.
Jay Shri Sakal Buddhi Balaraasi, Jay Sarvagya Amar Avinaasi.
Jay Jay Veenaakar Dhaari, Karati Sadaa Suhans Savaari.
Victory to she
who is the strength of wisdom,
Victory to the
indestructible god, who knows everything,
Victory to her,
who holds Veena in her hand,
Who always
travels on a divine swan.
Roop
Chaturbhujadhaari Maata, Sakal Vishv Andar Vikhyaata.
Jag Mein Paap Buddhi Jab Hoti, Jabahi Dharm Ki Phiki Jyoti.
Whose form is the
four armed mother,
Who is famous all
over the world,
In this world
when there is a sinful thought,
Then comes the tasteless flame of Dharma.
Tabahi Maatu Le
Nij Avataara, Paap Heen Karati Mahi Taara.
Baalmiki Ji jo they Gyaani, Tav Prasaad
mahima jan Janie .
Then the mother
will take an incarnation,
And she would
make us sinless stars,
Through your
blessings people knew about,
The great wise
sage called Valmiki,
Raamaayan Jo
rachey banayi , aadhi kavi padavi ko payi
Kalidaas Jo Bhaye Vikhyaata, Teri Kripaa Drishti Se Maata.
And the Ramayana
was written by him ,
And he was called
the primeval poet.
Oh mother,
through your merciful look,
Kalidas became
very famous.
Tulasi Sur Aadi
Vidvaana, Bhaye Aur Jo Gyaani Nana.
Tinhahi Na Aur Raheu Avalamba, Keval Kripa Aapaki Amba.
Thulasi das and
Sur das became wise men,?
And did not have
any one else but you to support,
Oh mother this is
definitely your mercy.
Karahu Kripa Soi
Maatu Bhavaani, Dukhit Din Nij Daasahi Jaani.
Putra Karai Aparaadh Bahuta, Tehi Na dharai Chitt Sundar Maata.
Mercy is shown by
her who is mother Bhavani
And this is
known and real devotees will know
The son does lot
of mistakes,
But you wear a
mind that is pretty, mother.
Raakhu Laaj
Janani Ab Meri, Vinay Karu Bahu Bhaanti Ghaneri.
Mein Anaath Teri Avalamba, Kripa Karau Jay Jay Jagadamba.
Oh mother now I
am keeping this shame of mine,
And humbly salute
you in various ways,
I am endlessly
dependent on you,
Please show me
your mercy, Oh mother of the world.
Madhu Kaitabh Jo
Ati Balavaana, Baahuyuddh Vishnu Te Thaana.
The asuras Madhu
and Kadidab were extremely powerful,
And they wrestled
with Maha Vishnu till he was tested,
And the horrible war went on for thousands of years,
But still Lord
Vishnu was not able to defeat them.
Maatu Sahaay
kinhoo Tehi Kaala, Buddhi Viparit nhayee Khalahaala.
Tehi they Mrityu Bhai Khal Keri, Purvahu Maatu Manorath Meri.
Oh mother , At
last Lord Vishnu requested for help
And told That I
did not do it earlier because of ignorance,
For the
death of these brothers has to come by
you only,
And I should have
expressed this wish to you earlier.
Chand Mund Jo The
Vikhyaata, Chhan Mahu Sanhaareu Tehi Maata.
Raktabij Se Samarath Paapi, Sur-Muni Hriday Dhara Sab Kampi.
Within a
second in the war , Oh mother you
killed,
Chanda and Munda
who were very famous warriors,
There was The
great sinner called Raktha Bheeja,
And hearing about
him, devas and sages shivered with fear.
Kaateu Sir Jim Kadali
Khamba, Baar Baar Binavau Jagadamba.
Jag Prasidhdh Jo Shumbh Nishumbha, Chhan Me Badhe Taahi Tu Amba.
And Oh mother cut
off his head very easily,
And again and
again you did this, Oh mother of universe,
The Shumbh and
Nishumbh who were world renowned,
And Oh mother you
killed them both within no time.
Bharat-Maatu
Budhi Phereu Jaai, Ramachandra Banvaas Karaai.
Ehi Vidhi Raavan Vadh Tum Kinha, Sur Nar Muni Sab Kahu Sukh Dinha.
The mind of the
mother of Bharatha was spoiled,
And Sri
Ramahandra went and lived in the forest,
And due to this, you made the death of Ravana
happen,
And this is being
told by all devas, men and sages.
Ko Samarath Tav
Yash Gun Gaana, Nigam Anaadi Anant Bakhaana.
Vishnu Rudra Aj Sakahi Na Maari, Jinaki Ho Tum Rakshaakaari.
Without singing
your praise none becomes able,
Is the conclusion
drawn from time immemorial,
And for this Lord
Vishnu and Lord Shiva are witness,
For you are the
patron who protects them also.
Rakt Dantika Aur
Shataakshi, Naam Apaar Hai Daanav Bhakshi.
Durgam Kaaj Dhara Par Kinha, Durga Naam Sakal Jag Linha.
You are called as
Rakth Danthika and Sathakshi ,
And this was
because you ate very many asuras,
To those
who take the name of Durga in this world,
There are never
any problems in this world.
Durg Aadi Harani
Tu Maata, Kripa Karahu Jab Jab Sukhadaata.
Nrip Kopit Jo Maaran Chaahei, Kaanan Mein Ghere Mrig Naahei.
You are the
destroyer of difficulties in this world, Oh mother,
Please take mercy
on us as and when we need , oh giver of joy .
When the king
became angry and wanted to kill,
Or in the
Saagar Madhy Pot
Ke Bhange, Ati Toofaan Nahi Kou Sange.
Bhoot Pret Baadha Yaa Dukh Mein, Ho Daridra Athava Sankat Mein.
Or when one is
stranded in the middle of the ocean,
Or when we re
caught in a furious cyclone,
Or when we are
tortured by devils and ghosts,
Or in poverty or
when we are sad,
Naam Jape Mangal
Sab Koi, Sanshay Isame Karai Na Koi.
Putrahin Jo Aatur Bhaai, Sabei Chhaandi Puje Ehi Maai.
On Chanting the
her names all good would happen,
And there need
not be any doubt about his,
For a ll those
who do not have sons or if they are in danger,
The only
method for all of them is Worship of
Chandi.
Karai Path Nit
Yah Chaalisa, Hoy Putra Sundar Gun Isa.
Dhupaadik Naivedy Chadhavei, Sankat Rahit Avashy Ho Jaavei.
By reading this
forty verse prayer daily,
One would get a
pretty son with good character,
By offering
incense and Naivedhya to her,
They would
definitely get rid of their sorrow.
Bhakti Maatu Ki
Karei Hamesha, Nikat Na Aavei Taahi Klesha.
Bandi Path Kare Shat Baara, Bandi Paash Door Ho Saara.
Be always show
devotion to mother,
And then problems
will never come close to you,
If the imprisoned
one reads this seven times,
All the ties
binding him will go far away.
Rama Sagar Badhi
hethu Bhavani, Keejai Krupa dasa sada
nija jani.
The goddess
Bhavani is like the
And would
always show mercy to her devotes.
Maatu Sooraj
Kaanti Tava, Andhakaar Mama Roop,
Dooban Te Raksha Karahu, Paru Na Mein Bhav-Koop.
Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, Sunahu Sarasvati Maatu,
Adham Ramasaagarahi Tum, Aashray Deu Punaatu.
Mother you shine
like the Sun God,
And darkness is
my real form,
Please save me
from drowning ,
So that I can
cross this well of miseries,
I desire that you
give me strength, wisdom and knowledge,
And please hear
my prayer, oh mother Saraswathi,
You are the immeasurable
And only you can
be depended upon to cross it.