Shri Neem Karoli Baba Chalisa
Peace, Removal of Suffering, Hanuman Blessings, Spiritual Awakening, Devotion
Main Hoon Buddhi Maleen Ati,
Shraddha Bhakti Viheen.
Karun Vinay Kachu Aapki,
Ho Sab Hi Vidhi Deen.
॥ Chaupai ॥
Jai Jai Neeb Karoli Baba,
Kripa Karahu Aavai Sadbhava.
Kaise Main Tav Stuti Bakhanu,
Naam Gram Kachu Main Nahi Jaanu.
Jaape Kripa Drishti Tum Karahu,
Rog Shok Dukh Darid Harahu.
Tumharo Roop Log Nahi Jaanai,
Jaapai Kripa Karahu Soi Bhaanai.
Kari De Arpan Sab Tan Man Dhan,
Paavai Sukh Alaukik Soi Jan.
Daras Paras Prabhu Jo Tav Karai,
Sukh Sampati Tinake Ghar Bharai.
Jai Jai Sant Bhakt Sukhadayak,
Riddhi Siddhi Sab Sampati Dayak.
Tum Hi Vishnu Ram Shri Krishna,
Vicharat Poorn Kaaran Hit Trishna.
Jai Jai Jai Jai Shri Bhagwanta,
Tum Ho Saakshaat Hanumanta.
Kahi Vibhishan Ne Jo Baani,
Param Satya Kari Ab Main Maani.
Binu Hari Kripa Milahi Nahi Santa,
So Kari Kripa Karahi Dukh Anta.
Soi Bharosa Mere Ur Aayo,
Ja Din Prabhu Darshan Main Paayo.
Jo Sumirai Tumko Ur Maahi,
Taaki Vipati Nasht Hwai Jaahi.
Jai Jai Jai Gurudev Hamaare,
Sabahi Bhaanti Hum Bhaye Tihaare.
Hum Par Kripa Sheeghra Ab Karahu,
Param Shanti De Dukh Sab Harahu.
Rok Shok Dukh Sab Mit Jaavai,
Japai Ram Ramahi Ko Dhyaavai.
Ja Vidhi Hoi Param Kalyaana,
Soi Soi Aap Dehu Vardaana.
Sabahi Bhaanti Hari Hi Ko Pooje,
Raag Dvesh Dvandvan So Joojhe.
Karai Sada Santan Ki Seva,
Tum Sab Vidhi Sab Laayak Deva.
Sab Kuch De Humko Nistaaro,
Bhavsagar Se Paar Utaaro.
Main Prabhu Sharan Tihaari Aayo,
Sab Punyan Ko Phal Hai Paayo.
Jai Jai Jai Gurudev Tumhaari,
Baar Baar Jaaun Balihari.
Sarvatr Sada Ghar Ghar Ki Jaano,
Rookho Sookho Hi Nit Khaano.
Bhesh Vastr Hai Saada Aise,
Jaane Nahi Kou Sadhu Jaise.
Aisi Hai Prabhu Rehni Tumhaari,
Vaani Kaho Rahasyamay Bhaari.
Naastik Hoon Aastik Hwai Jaavai,
Jab Swami Chetak Dikhlavai.
Sab Hi Dharman Ke Anuyaayi,
Tumhe Manaavai Sheesh Jhukaai.
Nahi Kou Swarth Nahi Kou Ichha,
Vitaran Kar Deu Bhaktan Bhaksha.
Kehi Vidhi Prabhu Main Tumhe Manaaun,
Jaso Kripa-Prasad Tav Paaun.
Sadhu Sujan Ke Tum Rakhvare,
Bhaktan Ke Ho Sada Sahaare.
Dushtau Sharan Aani Jab Parai,
Pooran Ichha Unki Karai.
Yah Santan Kari Sahaj Subhaau,
Suni Aashcharya Karai Jani Kaau.
Aisi Karahu Aap Ab Daaya,
Nirmal Hoi Jaai Man Aur Kaaya.
Dharm Karm Mein Ruchi Hoi Jaave,
Jo Jan Nit Tav Stuti Gaave.
Aave Sadgun Taape Bhaari,
Sukh Sampati Soi Paave Saari.
Hoy Taasu Sab Pooran Kaama,
Ant Samay Paavai Vishraama.
Chaari Padaarth Hai Jag Maahi,
Tav Kripa Prasad Kachu Durlabh Naahi.
Traahi Traahi Main Sharan Tihaari,
Harahu Sakal Mam Vipda Bhaari.
Dhanya Dhanya Bad Bhaagya Hamaaro,
Paavai Daras Paras Tav Nyaaro.
Karmaheen Aru Buddhi Viheena,
Tav Prasad Kachu Varnan Keenha.
॥ Doha ॥
Shraddha Ke Yah Pushp Kachu,
Charanan Dhari Samhaar.
Kripasindhu Gurudev Prabhu,
Kari Leejai Sweekaar.
About Shri Neem Karoli Baba Chalisa
This Chalisa describes his extremely simple and pure lifestyle — his constant habit of wearing a plain blanket, his modest clothing so ordinary that no one recognizes him as a sadhu, and his habit of eating simple, humble food. It is this very simplicity that masks his all-knowing divine nature, which is revealed only to those who receive his darshan.
A central theme of the Chalisa is Baba''s universal and non-sectarian compassion: followers of all religions are said to bow their heads before him, and the Chalisa recounts how even avowed atheists become devoted believers the instant they witness his divine power (chetak). It describes his unconditional support for saints and devotees, and remarkably, his readiness to fulfill the wishes even of those with wicked tendencies the moment they take refuge in him — a mark of his boundless, judgment-free compassion.
Devotees across the world chant this Chalisa with deep faith and devotion, especially at sacred places such as Kainchi Dham Ashram and Vrindavan Ashram, which are deeply associated with his spiritual presence. It is believed that the sincere and regular recitation of this Chalisa removes atheistic thoughts and depression from the mind, brings inner peace, and helps overcome various life challenges.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Why is Neem Karoli Baba considered an incarnation of Hanuman?
Answer: The Chalisa cites Vibhishan''s own testimony, declaring Baba''s appearance as "saakshaat Hanumanta" (Hanuman himself), a truth the devotee now accepts as supreme truth after beholding his darshan.
Question: Why does this Chalisa mention Baba''s simple blanket and plain clothes?
Answer: It describes his saintly attire as so plain that no one recognizes him as a sadhu, reflecting his humble, unassuming nature despite his immense spiritual power.
Question: What miracle does the Chalisa describe for skeptics and non-believers?
Answer: It states that even an atheist (naastik) becomes a believer (aastik) the moment Baba displays his divine power (chetak), reflecting accounts of his miracles transforming skeptics into devotees.
Question: What is unique about how followers of different religions relate to Baba in this Chalisa?
Answer: The Chalisa notes that followers of all religions bow their heads to honor him, reflecting his universal, non-sectarian spiritual appeal.
Question: What does the Chalisa promise for those who recite it with devotion?
Answer: It promises relief from illness, grief and poverty, inner peace, purification of mind and body, and ultimately rest and fulfillment at the end of life.
Question: When should the Neem Karoli Baba Chalisa be recited?
Answer: Daily recitation, or especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays, while sitting before Maharaj Ji''s image with incense and a lamp, is considered most auspicious.
