Ganesha Chalisa is the most commonly recited prayer
of Lord Ganesha. In the forty verses prayer written in Sanskrit the lord
is addressed by many of his names and is venerated by recalling his
great deeds. Here Ganapati is hailed as the eradicator of impediments by
his believers. The Ganesha Chalisa gives a biographical account of the
Lord by narrating the incidence of his birth and the legend of severing
of his head by his father Lord Shiva. It was in the month of Bhadra in
Vikrama Samvat (AD 1953) that the Ganesha Chalisa was completed by
Sundaradasa to illustrate his affection for the Lord. Those who recite
the prayer with utmost dedication and sincerity will be granted with
prosperity, wealth and knowledge in no time.
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Jai Ganapati Sadguna Sadan, Kavivar Badan Kripaal l
Vighna Haran Mangal Karan, Jai Jai Girijalaal ll
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Jai Jai Jai Ganapati Ganaraaju,Mangal Bharana Karana shubha kaajuu
Jai Gajbadan Sadan Sukhdaata , Vishva Vinaayaka Buddhi Vidhataa Vakra
Tunda Shuchi Shunda Suhaavana,Tilaka Tripunda bhaal Man Bhaavan
Raajata Mani Muktana ura maala, Swarna Mukuta Shira Nayana Vishaala
Pustak Paani Kuthaar Trishuulam , Modaka Bhoga Sugandhit Phuulam
Sundara Piitaambar Tana Saajit, Charana Paadukaa Muni Man Raajit
Dhani Shiva Suvan Shadaanana Bhraataa, Gaurii Lalan Vishva-Vikhyaata
Riddhi Siddhi Tav Chanvar Sudhaare, Mooshaka Vaahan Sohat Dvaare
Kahaun Janma Shubh Kathaa Tumhari,Ati Shuchi Paavan Mangalkaarii
Ek Samay Giriraaj Kumaarii, Putra Hetu Tapa Kiinhaa Bhaarii
Bhayo Yagya Jaba Poorana Anupaa,Taba Pahunchyo Tuma Dhari Dvija Rupaa
Atithi Jaani Kay Gaurii Sukhaarii, Bahu Vidhi Sevaa Karii Tumhaarii
Ati Prasanna Hvai Tum Vara Diinhaa, Maatu Putra Hit Jo Tap Kiinhaa
Milhii Putra Tuhi, Buddhi Vishaala , Binaa Garbha Dhaarana Yahi Kaalaa
Gananaayaka Guna Gyaan Nidhaanaa, Puujita Pratham Roop Bhagavaanaa
Asa Kehi Antardhyaana Roop Hvai, Palanaa Par Baalak Svaroop Hvai
BaniShishuRudanJabahiTum Thaana,Lakhi Mukh Sukh Nahin Gauri Samaana
Sakal Magan Sukha Mangal Gaavahin, Nabha Te Suran Suman Varshaavahin
Shambhu Umaa Bahudaan Lutaavahin,Sura Munijana Suta Dekhan Aavahin
Lakhi Ati Aanand Mangal Saajaa, Dekhan Bhii Aaye Shani Rajaa
Nija Avaguna Gani Shani Man Maahiin, Balak Dekhan Chaahat Nahiin
Girijaa Kachhu Man Bheda Badhaayo, Utsava Mora Na Shani Tuhi Bhaayo
Kahana Lage Shani Man Sakuchaai, Kaa Karihau Shishu Mohi Dikhayii
Nahin Vishvasa Umaa Ura Bhayauu, Shani Son Baalak Dekhan Kahyau
Padatahin Shani Drigakona Prakaashaa, Baalak Sira Udi Gayo Aakaasha
Girajaa Girii Vikala Hvai Dharanii, So Dukha Dashaa Gayo Nahin Varanii
Haahaakaara Machyo Kailaashaa, Shani Kiinhon Lakhi Suta Ko Naashaa
Turat Garuda Chadhi Vishnu Sidhaaye, Kaati Chakra So GajaShira Laaye
Baalak Ke Dhada Uupar Dhaarayo, Praana Mantra Padhi Shankar Daarayo
Naama'Ganesha'ShambhuTabaKiinhe,Pratham Poojya Buddhi Nidhi Vara Diinhe
Buddhi Pariikshaa Jab Shiva Kiinhaa , Prithvii Kar Pradakshinaa Liinhaa
Chale Shadanana Bharami Bhulaai, Rache Baithii Tum Buddhi Upaai
Charana Maatu-Pitu Ke Dhara Liinhen, Tinake Saat Pradakshina Kiinhen
Dhani Ganesha Kahi Shiva Hiye Harashyo,Nabha Te Suran Suman Bahu Barse
Tumharii Mahima Buddhi Badaai, Shesha Sahasa Mukha Sake Na Gaai
Main Mati Heen Maliina Dukhaarii, Karahun Kaun Vidhi Vinaya Tumhaarii
Bhajata 'Raamsundara' Prabhudaasaa, Jaga Prayaaga Kakraa Durvaasaa.
Ab Prabhu Dayaa Deena Par Keejai, Apnii Bhakti Shakti Kuchha Deejai
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Shrii Ganesh Yeh Chaalisaa, Paatha Karre Dhara Dhyaan l
Nita Nav Mangala Graha Base, Lahe Jagat Sanmaana ll
Sambandh Apna Sahasra Dash, Rishi panchamii dinesha l
Poorana Chaalisaa Bhayo, Mangala Moorti Ganesha ll