Vishnu Chalisa is a 40-verse devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Vishnu, one of the trinity. He is also known as the preserver of the universe. Lord Vishnu is often depicted with four arms holding the conch (shankh), chakra (discus), gada (mace) and kamal (lotus). He rests on the serpent named Sheshnaag in the cosmic ocean with Goddess Lakshmi.

It is believed that chanting Vishnu Chalisa regularly invokes Lord Vishnu's blessings and helps remove fear, anxiety and negativity while guiding devotees to live a righteous and meaningful life.

What Is Vishnu Chalisa? Know Its Significance In Hindu Devotional Practice

The Vishnu Chalisa is a devotional prayer praising Lord Vishnu's divine qualities, incarnations and his compassion. The hymn teaches the devotees the value of faith, surrender and righteousness. It also contains a prayer for freedom from sin, suffering and worldly pleasures.

The Vishnu Chalisa is a devotional prayer praising Lord Vishnu's divine qualities (Image: Facebook/lordvishnuthesupremegod)

Shree Vishnu Chalisa Lyrics In English

॥ Doha ॥

Vishnu Suniye Vinaya, Sevaka Ki Chitalaya।
Kirata Kuchha Varnana Karun, Dijai Jnana Bataya॥

॥ Chaupai ॥

Namo Vishnu Bhagavana Kharari।Kashta Nashavana Akhila Bihari॥
Prabala Jagata Mein Shakti Tumhari।Tribhuvana Phaila Rahi Ujiyari॥
Sundara Rupa Manohara Surata।Sarala Svabhava Mohani Murata॥
Tana Para Pitambara Ati Sohata।Baijanti Mala Mana Mohata॥
Shankha Chakra Kara Gada Biraje।Dekhata Daitya Asura Dala Bhaje॥
Satya Dharma Mada Lobha Na Gaje।Kama Krodha Mada Lobha Na Chhaje॥
Santabhakta Sajjana Manaranjana।Danuja Asura Dushtana Dala Ganjana॥
Sukha Upajaya Kashta Saba Bhanjana।Dosha Mitaya Karata Jana Sajjana॥
Papa Kata Bhava Sindhu Utarana।Kashta Nashakara Bhakta Ubarana॥
Karata Aneka Rupa Prabhu Dharana।Kevala Apa Bhakti Ke Karana॥
Dharani Dhenu Bana Tumahin Pukara।Taba Tuma Rupa Rama Ka Dhara॥
Bhara Utara Asura Dala Mara।Ravana Adika Ko Sanhara॥
Apa Varaha Rupa Banaya।Hiranyaksha Ko Mara Giraya॥
Dhara Matsya Tana Sindhu Banaya।Chaudaha Ratanana Ko Nikalaya॥
Amilakha Asurana Dvanda Machaya।Rupa Mohani Apa Dikhaya॥
Devana Ko Amrita Pana Karaya।Asurana Ko Chhabi Se Bahalaya॥
Kurma Rupa Dhara Sindhu Majhaya।Mandrachala Giri Turata Uthaya॥
Shankara Ka Tuma Phanda Chhudaya।Bhasmasura Ko Rupa Dikhaya॥
Vedana Ko Jaba Asura Dubaya।Kara Prabandha Unhein Dhundhavaya॥
Mohita Banakara Khalahi Nachaya।Usahi Kara Se Bhasma Karaya॥
Asura Jalandhara Ati Baladai।Shankara Se Una Kinha Ladai॥
Hara Para Shiva Sakala Banai।Kina Sati Se Chhala Khala Jai॥
Sumirana Kina Tumhein Shivarani।Batalai Saba Vipata Kahani॥
Taba Tuma Bane Munishvara Jnani।Vrinda Ki Saba Surati Bhulani॥
Dekhata Tina Danuja Shaitani।Vrinda Aya Tumhein Lapatani॥
Ho Sparsha Dharma Kshati Mani।Hana Asura Ura Shiva Shaitani॥
Tumane Dhuru Prahalada Ubare।Hiranakusha Adika Khala Mare॥
Ganika Aura Ajamila Tare।Bahuta Bhakta Bhava Sindhu Utare॥
Harahu Sakala Santapa Hamare।Kripa Karahu Hari Sirajana Hare॥
Dekhahun Main Nija Darasha Tumhare।Dina Bandhu Bhaktana Hitakare॥
Chahata Apaka Sevaka Darshana।Karahu Daya Apani Madhusudana॥
Janun Nahin Yogya Japa Pujana।Hoya Yajna Stuti Anumodana॥
Shiladaya Santosha Sulakshana।Vidita Nahin Vratabodha Vilakshana॥
Karahun Apaka Kisa Vidhi Pujana।Kumati Viloka Hota Dukha Bhishana॥
Karahun Pranama Kauna Vidhisumirana।Kauna Bhanti Main Karahun Samarpana॥
Sura Muni Karata Sada Sivakai।Harshita Rahata Parama Gati Pai॥
Dina Dukhina Para Sada Sahai।Nija Jana Jana Leva Apanai॥
Papa Dosha Santapa Nashao।Bhava Bandhana Se Mukta Karao॥
Suta Sampati De Sukha Upajao।Nija Charanana Ka Dasa Banao॥
Nigama Sada Ye Vinaya Sunavai।Padhai Sunai So Jana Sukha Pavai॥

Vishnu Chalisa Benefits: Why Is Chanting Considered Auspicious?

According to Hindu beliefs, regular chanting of Vishnu Chalisa is believed to bring many benefits like:

Deepens connection with Lord Vishnu
Helps in reducing stress and anxiety
Helps in overcoming challenges
Inspires devotees to follow the path of dharma, compassion and service.
Removes negative energies from the surroundings
Promotes harmony in relationships
Enhances focus and mental clarity

However, these benefits are based on faith and devotion, not scientifically proven.

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How To Chant Vishnu Chalisa: Best Time, Method And Tips

The correct way to chant Vishnu Chalisa is:

  • Devotees should take a bath early in the morning and wear clean clothes.
  • When the time of worship comes, devotees should face east and sit in front of an image of Lord Vishnu or a Lakshmi Narayana idol.
  • Light a diya and offer tulsi leaves and yellow flowers before the idol or image.
  • Devotees should sit quietly for a minute and then begin the chant 'Om Namo Narayana' three times.
  • After this, read the doha and all the chapais slowly and clearly
  • Try to understand the meaning behind each verse.
  • Then complete the worship with Vishnu Aarti.

During the time of worship, devotees should always take a bath first and wear clean clothes (Image: Pexels)

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Best Time To Chant

The best time to chant Vishnu Chalisa is early morning or evening because during this time the mind is calm and the environment is peaceful.

There are some special occasions too when you should chant Vishnu Chalisa; they are:

  • All 24 Ekadashi's days
  • Thursday
  • Dev Diwali
  • Vaikuntha Ekadashi
  • Janmashtami

By chanting Vishnu regularly with faith and devotion, devotees can experience inner peace, divine spiritual protection, and spiritual growth. This forty-verse devotional hymn is also believed to remove karmic sins, uncertainties and ensure overall well-being.

Faqs

1. What is Vishnu Chalisa?

Vishnu Chalisa is a forty-verse devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Vishnu that praises his divine virtues and incarnations.

2. Can Vishnu Chalisa be read without taking a bath?

No, Vishnu Chalisa or any other form of worship is traditionally not performed without a bath. In case of severe illness, this can be avoided.