Shri Mahavir Chalisa
Shri Mahavir Chalisa
The Shri Mahavir Chalisa is a revered devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, who is celebrated for his profound wisdom, compassion, and commitment to non-violence (ahimsa). This Chalisa extols the virtues and divine qualities of Mahavir, serving as a guide for devotees to lead a life of righteousness, truth, and spiritual awareness. Reciting this hymn fosters a deeper connection with Lord Mahavir and encourages followers to embody his teachings in their daily lives. The significance of reciting the Shri Mahavir Chalisa lies in its ability to purify the mind and spirit, instilling a sense of peace and clarity. Devotees believe that regular recitation brings immense spiritual benefits, including increased devotion, enhanced focus on ethical living, and a greater understanding of the principles of Jain philosophy. Mentally, it alleviates stress and cultivates inner strength, while physically, it can promote overall well-being through the positive energy generated during recitation. It is traditionally recited during auspicious occasions, festivals, or daily prayers, preferably in the early morning or evening, allowing devotees to reflect on their thoughts and actions while invoking the blessings of Lord Mahavir.
Shisha Nava Arihanta Ko, Siddhana Karun Pranama।
Upadhyaya Acharya Ka, Le Sukhakari Nama॥
Sarva Sadhu Aura Sarasvati, Jina Mandira Sukhakara।
Mahavira Bhagavana Ko, Mana-Mandira Mein Dhara॥
॥ Chaupai ॥
Jaya Mahavira Dayalu Svami।
Vira Prabhu Tuma Jaga Mein Nami॥
Vardhamana Hai Nama Tumhara।
Lage Hridaya Ko Pyara Pyara॥
Shanti Chhavi Aura Mohani Murata।
Shana Hansili Sohani Surata॥
Tumane Vesha Digambara Dhara।
Karma-Shatru Bhi Tuma Se Hara॥
Krodha Mana Aru Lobha Bhagaya।
Maha-Moha Tamase Dara Khaya॥
Tu Sarvajna Sarva Ka Jnata।
Tujhako Duniya Se Kya Nata॥
Tujhamein Nahin Raga Aura Dvesha।
Vira Rana Raga Tu Hitopadesha॥
Tera Nama Jagata Mein Sachcha।
Jisako Jane Bachcha Bachcha॥
Bhuta Preta Tuma Se Bhaya Khavein।
Vyantara Rakshasa Saba Bhaga Javein॥
Maha Vyadha Mari Na Satave।
Maha Vikarala Kala Dara Khave॥
Kala Naga Hoya Phana-Dhari।
Ya Ho Shera Bhayankara Bhari॥
Na Ho Koi Bachane Vala।
Svami Tumhin Karo Pratipala॥
Agni Davanala Sulaga Rahi Ho।
Teja Hava Se Bhadaka Rahi Ho॥
Nama Tumhara Saba Dukha Khove।
Aga Ekadama Thandi Hove॥
Hinsamaya Tha Bharata Sara।
Taba Tumane Kina Nistara॥
Janma Liya Kundalapura Nagari।
Hui Sukhi Taba Praja Sagari॥
Siddharatha Ji Pita Tumhare।
Trishala Ke Ankhon Ke Tare॥
Chhoda Sabhi Jhanjhata Sansari।
Svami Huye Bala-Brahmachari॥
Panchama Kala Maha-Dukhadai।
Chandanapura Mahima Dikhalai॥
Tile Mein Atishaya Dikhalaya।
Eka Gaya Ka Dudha Giraya॥
Socha Hua Mana Mein Gvale Ke।
Pahuncha Eka Phavada Leke॥
Sara Tila Khoda Bagaya।
Taba Tumane Darshana Dikhalaya॥
Jodharaja Ko Dukha Ne Ghera।
Usane Nama Japa Jaba Tera॥
Thanda Hua Topa Ka Gola।
Taba Saba Ne Jayakara Bola॥
Mantri Ne Mandira Banavaya।
Raja Ne Bhi Dravya Lagaya॥
Badi Dharmashala Banavai।
Tumako Lane Ko Thaharai॥
Tumane Todi Bison Gadi।
Pahiya Khasaka Nahin Agadi॥
Gvale Ne Jo Hatha Lagaya।
Phira To Ratha Chalata Hi Paya॥
Pahile Dina Baishakha Vadi Ke।
Ratha Jata Hai Tira Nadi Ke॥
Mina Gujara Saba Hi Ate।
Nacha-Kuda Saba Chita Umagate॥
Svami Tumane Prema Nibhaya।
Gvale Ka Bahu Mana Badhaya॥
Hatha Lage Gvale Ka Jaba Hi।
Svami Ratha Chalata Hai Taba Hi॥
Meri Hai Tuti Si Naiya।
Tuma Bina Koi Nahin Khivaiya॥
Mujha Para Svami Jara Kripa Kara।
Main Hun Prabhu Tumhara Chakara॥
Tuma Se Main Aru Kachhu Nahin Chahun।
Janma-Janma Tere Darshana Paun॥
Chalise Ko Chandra Banave।
Bira Prabhu Ko Shisha Navave॥
॥ Soratha ॥
Nita Chalisahi Bara, Patha Kare Chalisa Dina।
Kheya Sugandha Apara, Vardhamana Ke Samane।
Hoya Kubera Samana, Janma Daridri Hoya Jo।
Jisake Nahin Santana, Nama Vansha Jaga Mein Chale।