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श्री विष्णु चालीसा

Vishnu Chalisa

Ekadashi, Thursday, Vaikuntha Chaturdashi

Chalisa to Lord Vishnu — sustainer of the universe. Recited on Ekadashi and Thursdays.

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Verse 1

देवनागरी

विष्णु विष्णु बीज मन्त्र। सुमिरत मिटि जात भव-कष्ट॥ जगपति पालक दीनबंधु। तुम सम और न दूजा बंधु॥

Transliteration

Vishnu Vishnu beej mantra Sumirat miti jaat bhav-kasht Jagpati paalak deenbandhu Tum sam aur na doojaa bandhu

Meaning

The seed-mantra Vishnu, Vishnu — by remembering it, the suffering of worldly existence falls away. Lord of the world, sustainer, friend of the destitute — there is no other companion equal to you.

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Verse 2

देवनागरी

चार भुजा अति शोभा पावे। शंख चक्र गदा पद्म सुहावे॥ सुर-नर-मुनि अति प्रेम लगावै। हो पुलकित जब विष्णु ध्यावै॥

Transliteration

Chaar bhujaa ati shobhaa paave Shankh chakra gadaa padma suhaave Sur-nar-muni ati prem lagaavai Ho pulakit jab Vishnu dhyaavai

Meaning

Four-armed, you shine in supreme glory — the conch, discus, mace, and lotus adorn you. Gods, men, and sages turn to you with fervent love; their bodies thrill when they meditate upon Vishnu.

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Verse 3

देवनागरी

पीताम्बर तन शोभा भारी। श्री वत्स छाती लोक-उजारी॥ मेरु पर्वत जब है डोला। लिन्ह कूर्म रूप तब प्रभु बोला॥

Transliteration

Peetaambar tan shobhaa bhaaree Shri Vats chhaatee lok-ujaaree Meru parvat jab hai dolaa Linh Koorm roop tab Prabhu bolaa

Meaning

Yellow silks shine majestically on your body; the Shrivatsa upon your chest illumines the world. When Mount Meru tottered, the Lord took the form of the tortoise (Kurma) — so it is told.

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Verse 4

देवनागरी

दशावतार लिए जग पाले। भक्तन के सब कष्ट निकाले॥ यह विष्णु चालीसा गावे। सो जन वैकुण्ठ पद पावे॥

Transliteration

Dashaavataar lie jag paale Bhaktan ke sab kasht nikaale Yah Vishnu chaaleesaa gaave So jan Vaikunth pad paave

Meaning

Through the ten avatars you sustained the world, removing every distress of your devotees. Whoever sings this Vishnu Chalisa attains the abode of Vaikuntha.

About the Vishnu Chalisa

The Vishnu Chalisa (श्री विष्णु चालीसा) is a devotional prayer dedicated to Vishnu (विष्णु). Chalisa to Lord Vishnu — sustainer of the universe. Recited on Ekadashi and Thursdays. On this page you can read the complete lyrics in Hindi (Devanagari), Roman transliteration, and English meaning — line by line — so you can understand every verse as you recite it.

When to recite: Ekadashi, Thursday, Vaikuntha Chaturdashi. Reciting the Vishnu Chalisa is believed to invoke the blessings of Vishnu for peace, prosperity, and the removal of obstacles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Vishnu Chalisa aarti?

Chalisa to Lord Vishnu — sustainer of the universe. Recited on Ekadashi and Thursdays. It is dedicated to Vishnu (श्री विष्णु चालीसा) and is available here with full Devanagari lyrics, transliteration and English meaning.

Which deity is the Vishnu Chalisa dedicated to?

The Vishnu Chalisa is dedicated to Vishnu (विष्णु).

When should the Vishnu Chalisa be recited?

It is traditionally sung during: Ekadashi, Thursday, Vaikuntha Chaturdashi.

Where can I read Vishnu Chalisa lyrics in Hindi and English?

Astroly.in provides the complete Vishnu Chalisa lyrics in Hindi (Devanagari), Roman transliteration and English meaning — free to read, print or share.

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