Shri Budh Chalisa
Intelligence, Budh Dosh Nivaran, business growth, improved speech, Mercury planet remedies
Namo Namo Jai,
Shri Budh Raja.
Karahu Kripa Mohi,
Jaani Kaayar Adham Ka.
Karahu Kripa Kripanidhi,
Budh Sada Sahay.
Rog Dosh Dukh Haro,
Anaath Ke Naath.
॥ Chaupai ॥
Jayati Jayati Budh Dev Dayala,
Sada Karat Jo Sukrit Pratipala.
Jata Mukut Sir Shobhit Bhaari,
Tripund Chandan Rekha Pyaari.
Garal Kanth Sarp Jag Mala,
Naag Kankan Kar Mandit Bhaala.
Brahm Roop Var Shubhra Sareera,
Karat Sada Jan Kalyaan Adheera.
Shwet Kamal Aasan Man Bhaava,
Sant Karat Sada Mangal Dhyaava.
Kunjal Birajat Chhavi Nayani,
Ati Manohar Mangal Gun Khaani.
Kaatat Paatak Pank Bharara,
Budh Grah Dusht Nagar Sansaara.
Sukh Sukhavat Sab Phal Saata,
Rog Dosh Sankat Haran Vidhata.
Budh Ki Mahima Aparampara,
Kiya Jaani Manuj Dukh Nivaara.
Laakh Ke Vachan Dharat Dar Saata,
Rog Haran Budh Daya Vihaata.
Grah Anisht Jo Nar Par Chhaaye,
Rog Dosh Bhay Mitai Nahin Jaae.
Tinh Par Budh Anugrah Hoi,
Kaati Dai Sab Sankat Mohe.
Janam Janam Ke Paatak Bhaari,
Kaati Dai Sab Budh Mati Taari.
Sur Nar Muni Nitya Gun Gaave,
Yash Gaavat Budh Sukh Paave.
Rog Dosh Sankat Sab Haari,
Dharahu Dheer Budh Harahu Paap Bhaari.
Nit Nav Mangal Karat Sawaari,
Rog Dosh Budh Harahu Bhaari.
Adham Kaayar Matiheen Hamaara,
Karahu Kripa Budh Haro Dukh Saara.
Sukh Sampatti Dai Karahu Upaai,
Jan Man Ranjan Mangal Laai.
Budh Sudhi Sheel Roop Suhaava,
Sant Dhyaavat Mangal Bhaava.
Vinay Karau Budh Dev Tumhaari,
Sankat Haro He Paatak Bhaari.
Adham Kaayar Subuddhi Sudhaara,
Karahu Kripa Haro Dukh Saara.
Maha Sankat Mein Tinhen Ubaro,
Adham Kaayar Subuddhi Sudhaaro.
Harahu Paap Budh Maha Vidhata,
Sur Nar Muni Sada Shubh Gaata.
Budh Ki Mahima Apaar Paave,
Adham Kaayar Sab Sankat Hare.
Jayati Jayati Budh Dev Sahay,
Kripa Karahu Harahu Sab Bhay.
॥ Doha ॥
Namo Namo Jai Budh Sukh Kaari,
Dukh Daaridr Mitaao Bhaari.
Yah Chalisa Budh Grah Ka Paath,
Karahu Kripa Budh Haro Sab Kasht.
About Shri Budh Chalisa
In Vedic astrology, a weak or afflicted Mercury in one''s horoscope is traditionally linked to stammering or hesitant speech, poor concentration, indecisiveness, and repeated business setbacks. This Chalisa directly addresses such troubles: it states that when inauspicious planetary influences (grah anisht) loom over a person and fear or illness refuses to subside, Budh''s grace swiftly cuts through all obstacles.
The Chalisa glorifies his divine form in rich detail: a crown of matted hair (jata mukut), a sacred tripundra mark of sandalwood on his forehead, a serpent garland (sarp jag mala) around his neck, and a pure, radiant, Brahmin-like body, seated gracefully upon a white lotus that pleases the mind of saints who meditate upon him.
A recurring and especially cherished verse of this Chalisa prays for mercy upon the "adham kaayar" — the lowly, timid and weak-minded — asking Budh Dev to reform their intellect (subuddhi sudhaara) and lift them from great distress. This line is widely recited by students before exams and by professionals before important decisions, seeking clarity of thought and the courage to speak confidently. The Chalisa also promises relief from heavy sins (paatak) accumulated across many lifetimes through his wise and merciful intervention.
Because Mercury governs speech, logical reasoning, and mathematical ability in Vedic astrology, regular recitation of this Chalisa — ideally on Wednesday mornings in green attire, followed by offering durva grass to Lord Ganesha — is believed to sharpen intellect, improve communication skills, accelerate business growth, and bring success in education, trade, and decision-making.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What are common signs of weak Budh (Mercury) in a horoscope, and how does this Chalisa help?
Answer: Astrology associates weak Mercury with stammering, poor concentration, business losses and indecisiveness; the Chalisa states that when inauspicious planetary influence looms and fear or illness does not subside, Budh''s grace cuts through these troubles.
Question: What divine form does this Chalisa attribute to Budh Dev?
Answer: It describes him with a crown of matted hair (jata mukut), a tripundra of sandalwood on his forehead, a serpent garland around his neck, and a pure, radiant body (brahm roop), seated upon a white lotus.
Question: Who is called "adham kaayar" in this Chalisa, and what remedy does the devotee seek for them?
Answer: "Adham kaayar" refers to one who is lowly, timid or weak-minded; the devotee repeatedly prays for Budh Dev''s grace to remove sorrows and improve their intellect (subuddhi sudhaara) — a verse often cited as a mantra for students facing exam stress.
Question: What kind of sins or obstacles does the Chalisa say Budh Dev removes?
Answer: It states that he cuts away heavy sins (paatak bhaari) accumulated across many lifetimes, alongside business losses and everyday rog-dosh (ailments and afflictions), through his wise and compassionate grace.
Question: Why is Mercury worship especially recommended for students and business owners?
Answer: Mercury (Budh Graha) is considered the significator of speech, analytical thinking, and mathematical skills in Vedic astrology, and this Chalisa is traditionally recited for better communication, exam success, and vyapar vriddhi (business growth).
Question: What is the correct Budh Chalisa paath vidhi (recitation method) for best results?
Answer: Bathing on Wednesday morning, wearing green clothes, reciting the Chalisa with focus, then offering durva grass to Lord Ganesha and green fodder to cows is considered the most effective remedy.
