Vishnu Chalisa is a sacred hymn dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the universe in Hinduism. This powerful devotional text consists of forty verses (Chalisa) that praise Lord Vishnu’s divine qualities, incarnations, and supreme power. Devotees chant Vishnu Chalisa to seek blessings, protection, and divine guidance.
Regular recitation of Vishnu Chalisa brings peace, prosperity, and removes negative energies from life. It is considered highly auspicious to read Vishnu Chalisa on Ekadashi, a holy day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Significance of Vishnu Chalisa
Vishnu Chalisa is an important part of Hindu devotional practice and is recited by devotees to:
Seek Lord Vishnu’s blessings for a peaceful and prosperous life.
Attain spiritual wisdom and enlightenment.
Remove obstacles, fears, and negative energies.
Ensure success in career, business, and personal life.
Gain protection from sins and past karmic influences.
Bring harmony and happiness in family life.
Lord Vishnu is the protector of Dharma (righteousness) and sustains the cosmic order. By chanting Vishnu Chalisa, devotees align themselves with divine energy, leading to spiritual and material well-being.
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Benefits of Reciting Vishnu Chalisa
Regular recitation of Vishnu Chalisa offers numerous spiritual, mental, and material benefits:
1. Removes Negative Energies
Chanting Vishnu Chalisa purifies the surroundings, eliminating negative forces and evil energies.
2. Brings Peace and Prosperity
Lord Vishnu is the harbinger of peace and harmony. Devotees experience a sense of tranquility and divine protection in life.
3. Improves Health and Well-being
Vishnu Chalisa’s vibrations promote positive energy, boosting both mental and physical health.
4. Fulfillment of Wishes
By reciting Vishnu Chalisa with devotion, one can attain desired success, prosperity, and happiness.
5. Protection from Sins and Karmic Effects
It helps in washing away past sins and reduces the impact of bad karma.
6. Strengthens Family Bonds
Regular chanting of Vishnu Chalisa ensures harmony and bliss in relationships.
7. Helps in Financial Stability
Lord Vishnu governs wealth and prosperity, and his blessings can help improve financial conditions.
8. Aids in Spiritual Growth
It deepens faith, enhances devotion, and helps devotees progress on the spiritual path.
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Vishnu Chalisa on Ekadashi: The Most Auspicious Day for Chanting
What is Ekadashi?
Ekadashi is an extremely sacred day dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It occurs twice a month, on the 11th day of the lunar cycle (both in Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha). Devotees observe Ekadashi Vrat (fasting) and engage in Vishnu prayers to seek divine blessings.
Why Recite Vishnu Chalisa on Ekadashi?
Chanting Vishnu Chalisa on Ekadashi is highly powerful as:
It enhances spiritual merit (Punya).
Fasting and chanting together magnify positive effects.
It pleases Lord Vishnu and ensures Moksha (liberation).
It removes financial troubles and misfortunes.
It brings divine blessings and fulfillment of wishes.
How to Recite Vishnu Chalisa on Ekadashi?
To gain maximum benefits, follow this sacred procedure:
Wake up early and take a bath.
Clean the prayer area and light a diya (lamp) in front of Lord Vishnu’s idol or picture.
Offer Tulsi leaves, yellow flowers, fruits, and sweets to Lord Vishnu.
Chant Vishnu Chalisa with devotion and focus.
Observe Ekadashi Vrat (fasting) if possible.
Listen to Vishnu Bhajans and meditate upon Lord Vishnu.
॥ श्री विष्णु चालीसा ॥
॥ दोहा ॥
विष्णु सुनिए विनय, सेवक की चितलाय।
कीरत कुछ वर्णन करूँ, दीजै ज्ञान बताय॥
(O Lord Vishnu, please listen to the humble prayer of your servant. Grant me the wisdom to describe your glories.)
॥ चौपाई ॥
नमो विष्णु भगवान खरारी।
कष्ट नशावन अखिल बिहारी॥
(Salutations to Lord Vishnu, the enemy of demons, who removes all sufferings and pervades the entire universe.)
प्रबल जगत में शक्ति तुम्हारी।
त्रिभुवन फैल रही उजियारी॥
(Your immense power illuminates the three worlds.)
सुन्दर रूप मनोहर सूरत।
सरल स्वभाव मोहनी मूरत॥
(Your beautiful and enchanting form, with a gentle disposition, captivates all.)
तन पर पीताम्बर अति सोहत।
बैजन्ती माला मन मोहत॥
(Adorned in yellow garments and the Vaijayanti garland, you mesmerize the mind.)
शंख चक्र कर गदा बिराजे।
देखत दैत्य असुर दल भाजे॥
(Holding the conch, discus, and mace in your hands, you instill fear in demons and evil forces.)
सत्य धर्म मद लोभ न गाजे।
काम क्रोध मद लोभ न छाजे॥
(You embody truth and righteousness, untouched by lust, anger, pride, or greed.)
सन्तभक्त सज्जन मनरंजन।
दनुज असुर दुष्टन दल गंजन॥
(You delight the minds of saints and devotees, and destroy the hordes of demons and wicked beings.)
सुख उपजाय कष्ट सब भंजन।
दोष मिटाय करत जन सज्जन॥
(You bring joy, eradicate all sufferings, and cleanse the faults of the righteous.)
पाप काट भव सिन्धु उतारण।
कष्ट नाशकर भक्त उबारण॥
(You cut away sins, help cross the ocean of existence, destroy sufferings, and uplift devotees.)
करत अनेक रूप प्रभु धारण।
केवल आप भक्ति के कारण॥
(You assume various forms solely for the sake of your devotees.)
धरणि धेनु बन तुमहिं पुकारा।
तब तुम रूप राम का धारा॥
(When the earth, cow, and forest called upon you, you incarnated as Rama.)
भार उतार असुर दल मारा।
रावण आदिक को संहारा॥
(You relieved the burden of the earth by destroying demon hordes and slaying Ravana and others.)
आप वाराह रूप बनाया।
हिरण्याक्ष को मार गिराया॥
(In your Varaha form, you defeated Hiranyaksha.)
धर मत्स्य तन सिन्धु बनाया।
चौदह रतनन को निकलाया॥
(Taking the Matsya form, you navigated the ocean and retrieved the fourteen gems.)
अमिलख असुरन द्वन्द मचाया।
रूप मोहनी आप दिखाया॥
(When demons created chaos, you appeared as Mohini.)
देवन को अमृत पान कराया।
असुरन को छबि से बहलाया॥
(You ensured the gods drank the nectar, while enchanting the demons with your form.)
कूर्म रूप धर सिन्धु मझाया।
मन्द्राचल गिरि तुरत उठाया॥
(As Kurma, you supported the churning ocean, lifting Mount Mandara.)
शंकर का तुम फन्द छुड़ाया।
भस्मासुर को रूप दिखाया॥
(You freed Shiva from traps and deceived Bhasmasura with your form.)
वेदन को जब असुर डुबाया।
कर प्रबन्ध उन्हें ढुँढवाया॥
(When demons submerged the Vedas, you retrieved them.)
मोहित बनकर खलहि नचाया।
उसही कर से भस्म कराया॥
(You deluded the wicked and caused their destruction by their own hands.)
असुर जलंधर अति बलदाई।
शंकर से उन कीन्ह लड़ाई॥
(The powerful demon Jalandhar fought with Shiva.)
हार पार शिव सकल बनाई।
कीन सती से छल खल जाई॥
(The wicked one deceived Sati, leading to Shiva's distress.)
सुमिरन कीन तुम्हें शिवरानी।
बतलाई सब विपत कहानी॥
(Goddess Parvati meditated upon you and narrated her woes.)
तब तुम बने मुनीश्वर ज्ञानी।
वृन्दा की सब सुरति भुलानी॥
(You then appeared as a wise sage, causing Vrinda to forget her chastity.)
देखत तीन दनुज शैतानी।
वृन्दा आय तुम्हें लपटानी॥
(Seeing the three demonic forms, Vrinda approached and embraced you.)
हो स्पर्श धर्म क्षति मानी।
हना असुर उर शिव शैतानी॥
(Upon realizing the touch, she felt her virtue compromised, leading to the demon's defeat by Shiva.)
तुमने ध्रुव प्रह्लाद उबारे।
हिरणाकुश आदिक खल मारे॥
(You saved Dhruva and Prahlada, and killed wicked ones like Hiranyakashipu.)
गणिका और अजामिल तारे।
बहुत भक्त भव सिन्धु उतारे॥
(You liberated the courtesan and Ajamila, helping many devotees cross the ocean of existence.)
हरहु सकल संताप हमारे।
कृपा करहु हरि सिरजन हारे॥
(Please remove all our sufferings. O creator Hari, have mercy.)
देखहुँ मैं निज दरश तुम्हारे।
दीन बन्धु भक्तन हितकारे॥
(May I behold your divine vision, O friend of the meek and benefactor of devotees.)
चहत आपका सेवक दर्शन।
करहु दया अपनी मधुसूदन॥
(Your servant desires your vision. O Madhusudana, show mercy.)
जानूं नहीं योग्य जप पूजन।
होय यज्ञ स्तुति अनुमोदन॥
(I do not know the proper methods of chanting and worship. May my humble praise be accepted as a sacrifice.)
शीलदया सन्तोष सुलक्षण।
विदित नहीं व्रतबोध विलक्षण॥
(I am unaware of the virtues of modesty, compassion, and contentment, nor do I know the significance of various vows.)
करहुँ आपका किस विधि पूजन।
कुमति विलोक होत दुख भीषण॥
(How can I worship you properly? Observing my ignorance causes me great sorrow.)
करहुँ प्रणाम कौन विधिसुमिरण।
कौन भाँति मैं करहुँ समर्पण॥
(In what manner should I offer my salutations and remembrance? How should I surrender to you?)
सुर मुनि करत सदा सिवकाई।
हर्षित रहत परम गति पाई॥
(Gods and sages always serve you and remain joyous, having attained the supreme state.)
दीन दुखिन पर सदा सहाई।
निज जन जान लेव अपनाई॥
(You are always the helper of the poor and distressed, accepting them as your own.)
पाप दोष संताप नशाओ।
भव बन्धन से मुक्त कराओ॥
(Please destroy sins, faults, and sufferings, and liberate us from the bonds of worldly existence.)
सुत सम्पति दे सुख उपजाओ।
निज चरनन का दास बनाओ॥
(Grant us children, wealth, and happiness, and make us servants at your feet.)
निगम सदा ये विनय सुनावै।
पढ़ै सुनै सो जन सुख पावै॥
(The Vedas always proclaim this humble prayer; those who read or listen to it attain happiness.)
॥ दोहा ॥
जय जय जय श्री जगतपति, जगदाधार अनन्त।
विश्वेश्वर अखिलेश अज, सर्वेश्वर भगवन्त॥
(Victory, victory, victory to you, O Lord of the universe, infinite supporter of the world. O Lord of the cosmos, ruler of all, unborn, supreme God.)
Reciting the Shri Vishnu Chalisa with devotion is believed to bring peace, prosperity, and divine blessings. It is especially auspicious to chant this hymn on Ekadashi, a day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, as it is believed to cleanse sins and lead to spiritual liberation.
॥ ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय ॥
Vishnu Chalisa is a sacred and powerful prayer that invokes Lord Vishnu’s divine blessings. Reciting it daily, and especially on Ekadashi, ensures spiritual upliftment, peace, and prosperity. This devotional hymn not only helps in removing negative energies but also brings success and happiness in life.
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