Shri Brahma Chalisa
Creation, Wisdom, Knowledge, Mental Peace, Divine Grace
Jai Brahma Jai Swayambhu,
Chaturanan Sukhmool.
Karahu Kripa Nij Das Pai,
Rahahu Sada Anukool.
Tum Srijak Brahmand Ke,
Aj Vidhi Vidhata Naam.
Vishwavidhata Kijiye,
Jan Pai Kripa Lalaam.
॥ Chaupai ॥
Jai Jai Kamalasan Jagmoola,
Rahahu Sada Janpai Anukoola.
Roop Chaturbhuj Param Suhaavan,
Tumhein Ahain Chaturdik Aanan.
Raktvarn Tav Subhag Sharira,
Mastak Jatajut Gambheera.
Taake Upar Mukut Birajai,
Dadhi Shwet Mahachhavi Chhajai.
Shwetvastra Dhaare Tum Sundar,
Hai Yagyopaveet Ati Manhar.
Kanan Kundal Subhag Birajahin,
Gal Motin Ki Mala Rajahin.
Charihu Ved Tumhin Pragataye,
Divya Gyan Tribhuvanhin Sikhaye.
Brahmlok Shubh Dham Tumhara,
Akhil Bhuvan Mahan Yash Bistara.
Ardhangini Tav Hai Savitri,
Apar Naam Hiye Gayatri.
Saraswati Tab Suta Manohar,
Veena Vadini Sab Vidhi Mundar.
Kamalasan Par Rahe Biraje,
Tum Haribhakti Saaj Sab Saaje.
Ksheer Sindhu Sovat Surbhoopa,
Nabhi Kamal Bho Pragat Anupa.
Tehi Par Tum Aaseen Kripala,
Sada Karahu Santan Pratipala.
Ek Baar Ki Katha Prachari,
Tum Kahan Moh Bhayeu Man Bhaari.
Kamalasan Lakhi Keen Bichara,
Aur Na Kou Ahai Sansara.
Tab Tum Kamalnaal Gahi Leenha,
Ant Bilokan Kar Pran Keenha.
Kotik Varsh Gaye Yahi Bhaanti,
Bhramat Bhramat Beete Din Raati.
Pai Tum Taakar Ant Na Paaye,
Hwai Nirash Atishay Dukhiyaaye.
Puni Bichar Man Mahan Yah Keenha,
Mahapadma Yah Ati Praacheena.
Yako Janm Bhayo Ko Karan,
Tabahin Mohi Karayo Yah Dharan.
Akhil Bhuvan Mahan Kahan Koi Naahin,
Sab Kuch Ahai Nihit Mo Maahin.
Yah Nishchay Kari Garab Badhayo,
Nij Kahan Brahm Maani Sukhpayo.
Gagan Gira Tab Bhai Gambheera,
Brahma Vachan Sunahu Dhari Dheera.
Sakal Srishti Kar Swami Joi,
Brahm Anaadi Alakh Hai Soi.
Nij Ichha In Sab Nirmaaye,
Brahma Vishnu Mahesh Banaaye.
Srishti Laagi Pragte Traydeva,
Sab Jag Inki Karihai Seva.
Mahapadma Jo Tumhro Aasan,
Ta Pai Ahai Vishnu Ko Shaasan.
Vishnu Nabhi Ten Pragatyo Aai,
Tum Kahan Satya Deenh Samjhai.
Bhetahu Jai Vishnu Hitmaani,
Yah Kahi Band Bhai Nabhvani.
Taahi Shravan Kahi Acharaj Maana,
Puni Chaturanan Keen Payana.
Kamal Naal Dhari Neeche Aava,
Tahan Vishnu Ke Darshan Paava.
Shayan Karat Dekhe Surbhoopa,
Shyaamvarn Tanu Param Anupa.
Sohat Chaturbhuja Atisundar,
Kreetmukut Rajat Mastak Par.
Gal Baijayanti Maal Birajai,
Koti Surya Ki Shobha Laajai.
Shankh Chakra Aru Gada Manohar,
Padma Sahit Ayudh Sab Sundar.
Paay Palotati Uma Nirantar,
Shesh Naag Shayya Ati Manhar.
Divyarup Lakhi Keen Pranaamu,
Harshit Bhaye Shripati Sukhdhaamu.
Bahu Vidhi Vinay Keen Chaturanan,
Tab Lakshmi Pati Kaheu Mudit Man.
Brahma Door Karahu Abhimana,
Brahmarup Hum Dou Samaana.
Teeje Shri Shivshankar Aahin,
Brahmarup Sab Tribhuvan Maahin.
Tum Son Hoi Srishti Vistara,
Hum Palan Karihain Sansara.
Shiv Sanhaar Karahin Sab Kera,
Hum Teenhun Kahan Kaaj Dhanera.
Agunarup Shri Brahm Bakhanahu,
Nirakar Tinkahan Tum Janahu.
Hum Sakaar Roop Traydeva,
Karihain Sada Brahm Ki Seva.
Yah Suni Brahma Param Sihaaye,
Parabrahm Ke Yash Ati Gaaye.
So Sab Vidit Ved Ke Naama,
Mukti Roop So Param Lalaama.
Yahi Vidhi Prabhu Bhayo Janam Tumhara,
Puni Tum Pragat Keen Sansara.
Naam Pitamah Sundar Payeu,
Jad Chetan Sab Kahan Nirmaayeu.
Leenh Anek Baar Avtara,
Sundar Suyash Jagat Vistara.
Devdanuj Sab Tum Kahan Dhyavahin,
Manvanchhit Tum San Sab Pavahin.
Jo Kou Dhyan Dharai Nar Naari,
Taaki Aas Pujavahu Saari.
Pushkar Teerth Param Sukhdai,
Tahan Tum Basahu Sada Surrai.
Kund Nahai Karahi Jo Poojan,
Ta Kar Door Hoi Sab Dooshan.
About Shri Brahma Chalisa
This Chalisa beautifully describes the profound and mystical story of Lord Brahma''s manifestation. He emerged from a divine lotus that originated from the navel of Lord Vishnu, and upon seeing this lotus seat, Brahma grew prideful, believing nothing else existed in the universe. He gripped the lotus stem and resolved to find its ultimate source, wandering countless years without reaching its end, growing increasingly disheartened.
Eventually, a deep and solemn celestial voice (nabhvani) revealed to him that the formless, eternal Brahm had, by his own will, created Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh, instructing him to go meet Lord Vishnu. Brahma journeyed down the lotus stem and found Vishnu reclining upon the Shesh Naga serpent bed, who explained that the three gods are equal manifestations of the one Supreme Brahm — Brahma for creation, Vishnu for preservation, and Shiva for destruction — each devotedly serving the formless, eternal truth.
The Chalisa also describes his divine family: Savitri (also known as Gayatri) as his consort, and the veena-playing goddess Saraswati as his beloved daughter. It honors Pushkar as his sacred earthly abode, where bathing in the holy kund and performing worship is believed to remove all faults.
The recitation of Shri Brahma Chalisa with faith and devotion is believed to enhance intelligence, wisdom, memory, and creative abilities, especially beneficial for students and seekers of knowledge, helping remove ignorance and confusion while bringing mental peace and clarity.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What famous story of pride and humility is described in this Chalisa?
Answer: The Chalisa describes how Brahma, upon seeing his lotus seat, grew prideful believing nothing else existed in the universe, and searched for the lotus stem''s origin for countless years without finding its end, only to receive humbling wisdom from a divine celestial voice.
Question: What did the celestial voice (nabhvani) reveal to Brahma?
Answer: It revealed that the formless, eternal Brahm created Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh by his own will for the purpose of creation, and instructed Brahma to go meet Lord Vishnu to understand this truth.
Question: What happened when Brahma met Lord Vishnu according to this Chalisa?
Answer: Brahma traveled down the lotus stem to find Vishnu reclining on the Shesh Naga serpent bed; Vishnu explained that the three gods (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiv) are equal manifestations who together handle creation, preservation and destruction in service of the formless Supreme Brahm.
Question: Who are Savitri, Gayatri and Saraswati in relation to Brahma according to this Chalisa?
Answer: The Chalisa describes Savitri (also known as Gayatri) as his consort, and Saraswati, the veena-playing goddess of knowledge, as his beloved daughter.
Question: What is the significance of Pushkar mentioned in this Chalisa?
Answer: Pushkar is described as Brahma''s sacred abode where he eternally resides, and bathing in its holy kund (pond) and performing worship there is said to remove all faults and impurities.
Question: When should the Brahma Chalisa be recited?
Answer: Brahma Muhurta (approximately 4:00 AM to 6:00 AM) is considered most auspicious for attaining mental clarity, wisdom, and spiritual awakening.
