Shri Pretraj Chalisa
Protection from evil spirits, black magic removal, mental peace, Mehandipur Balaji blessings
Ganpati ki kar vandana,
Guru charnan chitlaay.
Pretaraj ji ka likhun,
Chalisa harshaay.
Jai Jai bhootadhip prabal,
haran sakal dukh bhaar.
Veer shiromani jayati,
jai Pretaraj sarkaar.
॥ Chaupai ॥
Jai Jai Pretaraj jag paavan,
maha prabal tray taap nasaavan.
Vikat veer karuna ke saagar,
bhakt kasht har sab gun aagar.
Ratn jatit sinhasan sohe,
dekhat sun nar muni man mohe.
Jagmag sir par mukut suhaavan,
kaanan kundal ati man bhaavan.
Dhanush kripan baan aru bhaala,
veer vesh ati bhrikuti karaala.
Gajaarudh sang sena bhaari,
baajat dhol mridang jujhaari.
Chhatra chanvar pankha sir dole,
bhakt vrind mili jai jai bole.
Bhakt shiromani veer prachanda,
dusht dalan shobhit bhujdanda.
Chalat sain kaanpat bhutalhu,
darshan karat mitat kali malhu.
Ghata Mehndipur mein aakar,
pragate Pretaraj gun saagar.
Laal dhwaja ud rahi gagan mein,
naachat bhakt magan hi man mein.
Bhakt kaamna poorn swami,
Bajrangi ke sevak naami.
Iccha poorn karne wale,
dukh sankat sab harne wale.
Jo jis iccha se aate hain,
ve sab man vaanchhit fal paate hain.
Rogi seva mein jo aate,
sheeghr swasth hokar ghar jaate.
Bhoot pishach jinn vaitala,
bhaage dekhat roop karaala.
Bhautik sharirik sab peeda,
mita sheeghr karte hain kreeda.
Kathin kaaj jag mein hain jete,
ratat naam poorn sab hote.
Tan man dhan se seva karte,
unke sakal kasht Prabhu harte.
Hey karunamay swami mere,
pada hua hoon charnon mein tere.
Koi tere siva na mera,
mujhe ek aashray Prabhu tera.
Lajja meri haath tihare,
aan pada hoon charan sahaare.
Ya vidhi arj kare tan man se,
chhootat rog shok sab tan se.
Mehndipur avtaar liya hai,
bhakton ka dukh door kiya hai.
Rogi, paagal, santati heena,
bhoot vyadhi sut aru dhan heena.
Jo jo tere dware aate,
man vaanchhit fal paa ghar jaate.
Mahima bhutal par hai chhaayi,
bhakton ne hai leela gaayi.
Mahant Ganesh Puri tapdhaari,
pooja karte tan man vaari.
Haathon mein le mugdar ghote,
doot khade rehte hain mote.
Laal deh sindoor badan mein,
kaanpat thar-thar bhoot bhavan mein.
Jo koi Pretaraj Chalisa,
paath karat nit ek aru beesa.
Praatah kaal snaan karave,
tel aur sindoor lagave.
Chandan itr phulel chadhave,
pushpan ki mala pehnave.
Le kapoor aarti utare,
kare prarthana jayati uchare.
Unke sabhi kasht kat jaate,
harshit ho apne ghar jaate.
Iccha pooran karte jan ki,
hoti safal kaamna man ki.
Bhakt kasthhar arikul ghaatak,
dhyan dharat chhootat sab paatak.
Jai Jai Jai Pretadhip Jai,
jayati bhupati sankat har jai.
Jo nar padhat Pret Chalisa,
rahat na kabhun dukh lavlesha.
Kahat bhakt dhyan dhar man mein,
Pretaraj paavan charnan mein.
॥ Doha ॥
Dusht dalan jag agh haran,
saman sakal bhav shool.
Jayati bhakt rakshak prabal,
Pretaraj sukh mool.
Vimal vesh anjan suvan,
Pretaraj bal dhaam.
Basahu nirantar mam hriday,
kahat bhakt Sukhram.
About Shri Pretraj Chalisa
At the heart of worship here is the tradition of the "arzi" — a petition devotees present at his court, often describing a suspected upperi baadha (unseen affliction), unexplained illness, mental distress, or run of misfortune believed to stem from black magic or evil spirits. Once an arzi is accepted, devotees believe Bhairav and his fearsome doots (attendants) act swiftly, capturing and disciplining the offending negative force.
The Chalisa describes his majestic court in vivid detail — a jewel-studded throne, a radiant crown, an elephant mount with a grand army, the sound of drums and the fluttering of a red flag over the Mehandipur shrine. It references Mahant Ganesh Puri, the devoted ascetic who performs his worship with complete dedication, and the fearsome red-bodied attendants who stand guard, maces in hand, instilling fear in evil spirits.
Three categories of devotees are specifically named as coming to his court: the sick (rogi) seeking swift recovery, the mentally distressed (paagal) seeking peace of mind, and the childless (santati heena) seeking the blessing of children — alongside those afflicted by unseen forces or poverty. The Chalisa assures that ghosts, spirits and malevolent beings tremble and flee at the mere sight of his powerful, fearsome form.
According to traditional beliefs, the regular recitation of Shri Pretraj Chalisa helps eliminate negative energies, evil spirits, black magic, occult influences, and spiritual obstacles. It is especially recited on Tuesdays and Saturdays, considered highly auspicious for receiving the divine protection and blessings of Shri Pretraj Sarkar.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Is Pretraj Sarkar actually a ghost, as the name might suggest?
Answer: No. Despite the name, this Chalisa describes him as a mighty, enthroned ruler over subtle beings — not a ghost himself, but the supreme judge who disciplines and controls evil spirits and black magic.
Question: What are "arzi" and "chauki," and how are they related to Pretraj Sarkar worship?
Answer: An arzi is a devotee''s petition or complaint presented at Pretraj Sarkar''s court, often regarding a suspected supernatural affliction; devotees believe that once the arzi is accepted, Bhairav and his doots act swiftly to capture and punish the offending spirit.
Question: What three kinds of devotees does this Chalisa say come to Pretraj Sarkar''s court?
Answer: It names the sick (rogi), the mentally distressed (paagal), and the childless (santati heena) — along with those afflicted by unseen forces or poverty — all seeking relief at Mehandipur Balaji Dham.
Question: What is Pretraj Sarkar''s connection to Mehandipur Balaji Dham?
Answer: The Chalisa describes him as manifesting (pragate) at Mehandipur, where he is worshipped alongside Balaji Maharaj and Kotwal Bhairav as one of the temple''s divine trinity, overseeing justice against negative energies and black magic.
Question: What does this Chalisa say happens to evil spirits in Pretraj Sarkar''s presence?
Answer: It describes ghosts, spirits (bhoot pishach) and other malevolent beings trembling and fleeing at the very sight of his fearsome, powerful form, offering quick relief from bhoot-pret baadha.
Question: When should the Pretraj Chalisa be recited for best results?
Answer: Mornings or evenings, especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays, after lighting a jasmine oil or ghee lamp, are considered most auspicious for seeking protection from negative energy.
