Shitala Mata Chalisa
Shitala Mata Chalisa
The Shitala Mata Chalisa is a revered devotional hymn dedicated to Shitala Mata, the goddess who embodies healing and protection, particularly from ailments and infectious diseases. She is often depicted as a serene and compassionate figure, symbolizing relief from fever and illness. This Chalisa is significant for devotees seeking her blessings to alleviate physical suffering and promote overall well-being. By reciting this hymn, devotees express their devotion and seek divine intervention in times of health crises or epidemics. Reciting the Shitala Mata Chalisa is believed to confer numerous benefits, including spiritual purification, mental tranquility, and physical healing. Regular recitation fosters a sense of peace and resilience, empowering individuals to navigate life's challenges with faith and courage. The ideal times to recite this Chalisa are during the month of Chaitra, on Saturdays, or during any health-related crises, as it aligns with the goddess's attributes of healing and protection. It is traditionally recited with a focused mind and a pure heart, often accompanied by offerings like fresh fruits or sweets, enhancing the devotional experience and inviting Shitala Mata’s grace into one's life.
Jaya-Jaya Mata Shitala, Tumahin Dharai Jo Dhyana।
Hoya Vimala Shitala Hridaya, Vikasai Buddhi Balajnana॥
॥Chaupai॥
Jaya-Jaya-Jaya Shitala Bhavani।
Jaya Jaga Janani Sakala Gunakhani॥
Griha-Griha Shakti Tumhari Rajita।
Purana Sharadachandra Samasajita॥
Visphotaka Se Jalata Sharira।
Shitala Karata Harata Saba Pira॥
Matu Shitala Tava Shubhanama।
Sabake Gadhe Avahin Kama॥
Shokahari Shankari Bhavani।
Bala-Pranarakshi Sukha Dani॥
Shuchi Marjani Kalasha Kararajai।
Mastaka Teja Surya Samarajai॥
Chausatha Yogina Sanga Mein Gavain।
Vina Tala Mridanga Bajavai॥
Nritya Natha Bhairo Dikharavain।
Sahaja Shesha Shiva Para Na Pavain॥
Dhanya-Dhanya Dhatri Maharani।
Suranara Muni Taba Suyasha Bakhani॥
Jvala Rupa Maha Balakari।
Daitya Eka Visphotaka Bhari॥
Ghara-Ghara Pravishata Koi Na Rakshata।
Roga Rupa Dhari Balaka Bhakshata॥
Hahakara Machyo Jagabhari।
Sakyo Na Jaba Sankata Tari॥
Taba Maiya Dhari Adbhuta Rupa।
Karamein Liye Marjani Supa॥
Visphotakahin Pakadi Kara Linhyo।
Musala Prahara Bahuvidhi Kinhyo॥
Bahuta Prakara Vaha Vinati Kinha।
Maiya Nahin Bhala Main Kachhu Chinha॥
Abanahin Matu, Kahugriha Jaihaun।
Jahan Apavitra Sakala Duhkha Harihaun॥
Bhabhakata Tana, Shitala Hvai Jaihain।
Visphotaka Bhayaghora Nasaihain॥
Shri Shitalahin Bhaje Kalyana।
Vachana Satya Bhashe Bhagavana॥
Visphotaka Bhaya Jihi Griha Bhai।
Bhajai Devi Kahan Yahi Upai॥
Kalasha Shitala Ka Sajavavai।
Dvija Se Vidhivata Patha Karavai॥
Tumhin Shitala, Jaga Ki Mata।
Tumhin Pita Jaga Ki Sukhadata॥
Tumhin Jagaddhatri Sukhasevi।
Namo Namami Shitale Devi॥
Namo Sukkhakarani Duhkhaharani।
Namo-Namo Jagatarani Tarani॥
Namo-Namo Trailokya Vandini।
Dukhadaridradika Kandini॥
Shri Shitala, Shedhala, Mahala।
Runalihyunani Matu Mandala॥
Ho Tuma Digambara Tanudhari।
Shobhita Panchanama Asavari॥
Rasabha, Khara Baishakha Sunandana।
Gardabha Durvakanda Nikandana॥
Sumirata Sanga Shitala Mai।
Jahi Sakala Dukha Dura Parai॥
Galaka, Galagandadi Juhoi।
Takara Mantra Na Aushadhi Koi॥
Eka Matu Ji Ka Aradhana।
Aura Nahin Koi Hai Sadhana॥
Nishchaya Matu Sharana Jo Avai।
Nirbhaya Mana Ichchhita Phala Pavai॥
Kodhi, Nirmala Kaya Dharai।
Andha, Driga-Nija Drishti Niharai॥
Vandhya Nari Putra Ko Pavai।
Janma Daridra Dhani Hoi Javai॥
Matu Shitala Ke Guna Gavata।
Lakha Muka Ko Chhanda Banavata॥
Yame Koi Karai Jani Shanka।
Jaga Me Maiya Ka Hi Danka॥
Bhanata Ramasundara Prabhudasa।
Tata Prayaga Se Puraba Pasa॥
Puri Tivari Mora Nivasa।
Kakara Ganga Tata Durvasa॥
Aba Vilamba Main Tohi Pukarata।
Matu Kripa Kau Bata Niharata॥
Pada Kshara Tava Asa Lagai।
Raksha Karahu Shitala Mai॥
॥ Doha ॥
Ghata-Ghata Vasi Shitala, Shitala Prabha Tumhara।
Shitala Chhaiyan Mein Jhulai, Maiya Palana Dara॥