Shri Gogaji (Jaharveer) Chalisa
Goga Navami, Jaharveer birth story, Gogamedi, protection from snake fear and troubles
Suvan Kehari Jevar Sut,
Mahabali Randheer.
Bandau Sut Rani Baachhla,
Vipat Nivaran Veer.
Jai Jai Jai Chauhan Vansh,
Guga Veer Anoop.
Anangpal Ko Jeetkar,
Aap Bane Sur Bhoop.
рее Chaupai рее
Jai Jai Jai Jahar Randheera,
Par Dukh Bhanjan Bagad Veera.
Guru Gorakh Ka Hai Vardani,
Jaharveer Jodha Laasani.
Gauravaran Mukh Maha Vishaala,
Maathe Mukut Ghunghrale Baala.
Kaandhe Dhanush Gale Tulsi Maala,
Kamar Kripaan Raksha Ko Daala.
Janme Guga Veer Jag Jaana,
Isvi San Hazaar Darmiyaana.
Bal Saagar Gun Nidhi Kumaara,
Dukhi Janon Ka Bana Sahaara.
Bagad Pati Baachhla Nandan,
Jevar Sut Hari Bhakt Nikandan.
Jevar Raav Ka Putra Kahaaye,
Mata Pita Ke Naam Badhaaye.
Pooran Hui Kaamna Saari,
Jisne Vinti Kari Tumhari.
Sant Ubaare Asur Sanhaare,
Bhakt Janon Ke Kaaj Sanvaare.
Gugaveer Ki Ajab Kahani,
Jisko Byahi Shreeyal Rani.
Baachhal Rani Jevar Raana,
Maha Dukhi The Bin Santaana.
Bhangin Ne Jab Boli Maari,
Jeevan Ho Gaya Unko Bhaari.
Sukha Baag Pada Naulakkha,
Dekh-Dekh Jag Ka Man Dukha.
Kuchh Din Peechhe Sadhu Aaye,
Chela Cheli Sang Mein Laaye.
Jevar Raav Ne Kua Banvaaya,
Udgathan Jab Karna Chaaha.
Khaari Neer Kue Se Nikla,
Raja Rani Ka Man Pighla.
Rani Tab Jyotishi Bulvaaya,
Kaun Paap Main Putra Na Paaya.
Koi Upaay Humko Batlaao,
Un Kaha Gorakh Guru Manaao.
Guru Gorakh Jo Khush Ho Jaai,
Santaan Paana Mushkil Naai.
Baachhal Rani Gorakh Gun Gaave,
Nem Dharm Ko Na Bisraave.
Kare Tapasya Din Aur Raati,
Ek Vakt Khaay Rookhi Chapati.
Kartik Maagh Mein Kare Snaana,
Vrat Ekadashi Nahi Bhulaana.
Poornima Vrat Nahi Chhode,
Daan Punya Se Mukh Nahi Mode.
Chelon Ke Sang Gorakh Aaye,
Naulakhe Mein Tambu Tanvaaye.
Meetha Neer Kue Ka Keena,
Sukha Baag Hara Kar Deena.
Meva Phal Sab Sadhu Khaaye,
Apne Guru Ke Gun Ko Gaaye.
Aughad Bhiksha Maangne Aaye,
Baachhal Rani Ne Dukh Sunaaye.
Aughad Jaan Liyo Man Maahin,
Tap Bal Se Kuchh Mushkil Naahin.
Rani Hove Mansa Poori,
Guru Sharan Hai Bahut Jaroori.
Baarah Baras Japa Guru Naama,
Tab Gorakh Ne Man Mein Jaana.
Putra Den Ki Haami Bhar Li,
Poornima Nishchay Kar Li.
Kaachhal Kapatin Gajab Gujaara,
Dhokha Guru Sang Kiya Karaara.
Baachhal Bankar Putra Paaya,
Behan Ka Darad Jara Nahi Aaya.
Aughad Guru Ko Bhed Bataaya,
Tab Baachhal Ne Gugal Paaya.
Kar Prasaadi Diya Gugal Daana,
Ab Tum Putra Jano Mardana.
Leeli Ghodi Aur Pandtani,
Loona Daasi Ne Bhi Jaani.
Rani Gugal Baat Ke Khaai,
Sab Baanjhon Ko Mili Davaai.
Narsingh Pandit Leela Ghoda,
Bhajju Kotwal Jana Randheera.
Roop Vikat Dhar Sab Hi Daraave,
Jaharveer Ke Man Ko Bhaave.
Bhaadon Krishna Jab Naumi Aai,
Jevar Raav Ke Baji Badhaai.
Vivaah Hua Guga Bhaye Raana,
Sangaldeep Mein Bane Mehmaan.
Rani Shreeyal Sang Pare Phere,
Jahar Raaj Bagad Ka Kare.
Arjan Sarjan Kaachhal Jane,
Guga Veer Se Rahe Ve Tane.
Dilli Gaye Ladne Ke Kaaja,
Anang Pal Chadhe Maharaja.
Usne Gheri Bagad Saari,
Jaharveer Na Himmat Haari.
Arjan Sarjan Jaan Se Maare,
Anangpal Ne Shastra Daare.
Charan Pakadkar Pind Chhudaaya,
Singh Bhavan Maadi Banvaaya.
Usimein Gugaveer Samaaye,
Gorakh Teela Dhuni Ramaaye.
Punya Vaan Sevak Vahan Aaye,
Tan Man Dhan Se Seva Laaye.
Mansa Poori Unki Hoi,
Gugaveer Ko Sumre Joi.
Chaalis Din Padhe Jahar Chalisa,
Saare Kasht Hare Jagdeesa.
Doodh Poot Unhe De Vidhata,
Kripa Kare Guru Gorakhnath.
About Shri Gogaji (Jaharveer) Chalisa
The story begins with sorrow. Jevar and Bachhal had no child, and the Chalisa says a taunt hurt them so deeply that life became heavy. Their large Naulakha garden withered, and the water of a well they had dug turned salty. An astrologer advised them to please Guru Gorakhnath. Bachhal then undertook long austerities: one simple meal of dry roti a day, bathing in the months of Kartik and Magh, keeping Ekadashi and Purnima fasts, and giving in charity.
Gorakhnath arrived with his disciples and camped in the Naulakha garden. The Chalisa says he made the well water sweet and turned the dry garden green again. When Bachhal had repeated the guru''s name for twelve years, he promised her a son on a Purnima and gave gugal as prasad. The Chalisa also tells how her sister Kachhal deceived the guru by taking Bachhal''s form and received a child first. When the matter was told to the guru, Bachhal received the gugal. Others who ate it, including a mare, a priest''s wife and a maid, are said to have borne offspring too, and Narsingh Pandit, Leela Ghoda and Bhajju Kotwal are named among Gogaji''s companions.
Gogaji was born on the Krishna Paksha Navami of Bhadrapada, the day now observed as Goga Navami. He married Shreeyal of Sangaldeep and ruled Bagad. Kachhal''s sons, Arjan and Sarjan, remained hostile. According to the Chalisa, when Anangpal of Delhi attacked and besieged Bagad, Gogaji did not lose heart. He defeated Arjan and Sarjan, Anangpal laid down his arms and begged for release, and Gogaji later merged into a sacred place at Gorakh Teela.
These accounts come from folk tradition, and details differ between regions and singers, so they are best read as devotional stories rather than recorded history. The Chalisa promises that one who recites it for forty days will see troubles removed, and devotees invoke Gogaji for protection from fear, snakes and negative influences, and for children and family well-being.
тЭУ Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Who is Gogaji, also known as Jaharveer?
Answer: Veer Gogaji Chauhan is a folk deity of Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and western Uttar Pradesh, remembered as a brave warrior of the Chauhan clan and a disciple of Guru Gorakhnath. The Chalisa calls him the son of Jevar and Rani Bachhal of the Bagad region, and places his birth around the year 1000 CE.
Question: How was Gogaji born, according to the Chalisa?
Answer: Jevar and Bachhal had no child. After Bachhal repeated Guru Gorakhnath''s name for twelve years, the guru promised a son on a Purnima and gave gugal as prasad. Gogaji is said to have been born on the Krishna Paksha Navami of Bhadrapada.
Question: What austerities did Rani Bachhal perform, and what happened to the Naulakha garden?
Answer: She lived on one simple meal of dry roti a day, bathed in the months of Kartik and Magh, kept Ekadashi and Purnima fasts, and gave in charity. The Chalisa says the family''s Naulakha garden had dried up and their well gave salty water, but when Gorakhnath camped there he made the water sweet and turned the garden green again.
Question: Who were Arjan and Sarjan, and what battle is mentioned?
Answer: They were the sons of Kachhal, Bachhal''s sister, and remained hostile to Gogaji. The Chalisa says that when Anangpal of Delhi besieged Bagad, Gogaji did not lose heart, defeated Arjan and Sarjan, and Anangpal laid down his arms. This is folk tradition rather than recorded history.
Question: Why is Gogaji worshipped as a lord of snakes, and what is Goga Navami?
Answer: Tradition honours Gogaji as a protector from snakes, although this Chalisa itself focuses on his birth and valour. Goga Navami, the Krishna Paksha Navami of Bhadrapada, is his main festival, with a large fair at Gogamedi in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan. Many Muslim devotees also revere him as Zahir Pir.
Question: What does the Chalisa say about forty days of recitation?
Answer: The closing verses say that one who recites the Jahar Chalisa for forty days will see their troubles removed, and that one who remembers Gogaji sincerely will have their wishes fulfilled. This is a devotional promise, not a guarantee.
