Krishna Chalisa in English
Krishna Chalisa in English is a devotional prayer dedicated to
Lord Shri Krishna. This page provides the complete
Shri Krishna Chalisa lyrics in English in an easy-to-read
Roman script.
Devotees can read the
Lord Krishna Chalisa with devotion and faith as part of their
daily spiritual practice.
You can also read
Krishna Chalisa in Hindi
and learn more about
Lord Krishna.
Lord Krishna is revered as an important deity in Hinduism and is traditionally
associated with devotion, wisdom, compassion and protection of devotees.
The Krishna Chalisa describes different episodes and qualities associated with
Shri Krishna, including his childhood pastimes in Gokul and Vrindavan,
the lifting of Govardhan Hill, the defeat of Kansa and his role in the
Mahabharata.
Devotees may choose to read the
Krishna Chalisa in English in the morning, evening or during
personal prayer according to their own devotional practice.
Reading devotional texts with faith and concentration is traditionally
considered a way of remembering Lord Krishna and developing a peaceful,
devotional state of mind.
The following is the complete
Shri Krishna Chalisa in Roman English transliteration.
Krishna Chalisa in English
॥ Doha ॥
Bansi shobhit kar madhur, neel jalaj tanu shyam.
Arun adhar janu bimba phal, nayan kamal abhiram.
Puran indu Arvind mukha, pitaambar suchi saaj.
Jai Man Mohan Madan chhavi, Shree Krishnachandra Maharaj.
Shri Krishna Chalisa Lyrics
Jai jai Yadunandan jag vandan, Jai Vasudev Devki nandan.
Jai Yashoda sut Nanda dulaare, Jai Prabhu bhaktan ke rakhavaare.
Jai Natanaagar Naag nathaiyaa, Krishna Kanhaiya dhenu charaiya.
Puni nakh par Prabhu Girivar dhaaro, Aavo deenan-kasht nivaaro.
Bansi madhur adhar-dhari tero, Hove puran manorath mero.
Aao Hari puni maakhan khaao, Aaj laaj bhaktan ki raakho.
Gol kapol chibuk arunaare, Mridu muskaan mohini daare.
Raajit Raajiv nayan vishaalaa, Mor mukut Vaijayantimaalaa.
Kundal shravan peet pat aache, Kati kinkini kaachhani kaachhe.
Neel jalaj sundar tan sohe, Chhavi lakhi sur nar muni mana mohe.
Mastak tilak alak ghunghraale, Aao Shyaam bansuri vaale.
Kari pai paan Putanaahin taaryo, Akaa-Bakaa Kaagaasur maaryo.
Madhuvan jalat agin jab jvaala, Bhei sheetal lakhatahin Nandalala.
Jab Surpati Brij chadhyo risaai, Musardhaar baari barsaai.
Lakhat lakhat Brij chahat bahaayo, Govardhan nakh dhari bachaayo.
Lakhi Yashodaa mana bhram adhikaai, Mukh mahan chaudah bhuvan dikhaai.
Dusht Kansa ati udham machaayo, Koti kamal kahan phul mangaayo.
Naathi Kaaliyahin ko tum linhyo, Charan chinh dai nirbhay kinho.
Kari gopin sang raas bilaasa, Sab ki puran kari abhilashaa.
Aganit maha asur sanhaaryo, Kansahi kesh pakada dai maaryo.
Maatu pitaa ki bandi chhudaayo, Ugrasen kahan raaj dilaayo.
Mahi se mritak chhaho sut laayo, Matu Devaki shok mitaayo.
Narkaasur Mura khal sanhaari, Laaye shatdash sahas kumaari.
Dai Bhimahin trun chir ishaaraa, Jarasandh raakshas kahan maaraa.
Asur Vrikaasur aadik maaryo, Nij bhaktan kar kasht nivaaryo.
Deen Sudaamaa ke dukh taaryo, Tandul teen muthi mukh daaryo.
Duryodhan ke tyaagyo mevaa, Kiyo Vidur ghar shaak kalevaa.
Lakhi prem tuhin mahimaa bhaari, Naumi Shyaam deenan hitkaari.
Bhaarat mein Paarath-rath haanke, Liye chakra kar nahin bal thaake.
Nij Gitaa ke gyaan sunaaye, Bhaktan hriday sudhaa sarsaaye.
Meera aisi matvaali, Vish pi gayi bajaakar taali.
Raanaa bhejaa saanp pitaari, Shaaligram bane Banvaari.
Nij maayaa tum vidhihin dikhaayo, Ur te sanshay sakal mitaayo.
Tav shatnindaa kari tatkaalaa, Jivan mukt bhayo Shishupaalaa.
Jabahin Draupadi ter lagaai, Deenaanaath laaj ab jaai.
Turatahih basan bane Nandalaalaa, Badhyo cheer bhai ari mukh kaalaa.
As anaath ke naath Kanhaiyaa, Dubat bhanvar bachaavahi naiya.
Sundardas aas ur dhaari, Daya drishti keeje Banvaari.
Naath sakal mam kumati nivaaro, Chhamo vegi aparaadh hamaaro.
Kholo pat ab darshan deeje, Bolo Krishna Kanhaiya ki jai.
Krishna Chalisa Doha
॥ Doha ॥
Yah Chalisa Krishna ka, paath kare ur dhaari,
Asht siddhi nav niddhi phal, lahe padaarath chaari.
About Shri Krishna Chalisa
Shri Krishna Chalisa is a devotional composition that praises the divine
qualities and important events associated with Lord Krishna.
The verses remember Krishna as the beloved son of Yashoda and Nanda,
the protector of devotees, the cowherd of Vrindavan, the lifter of
Govardhan Hill and the guide who shared the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita.
The Chalisa also recalls Krishna's association with devotees and important
figures such as Sudama, Draupadi and Meera. For devotees, reading the
Krishna Chalisa in English can make the traditional verses
easier to follow when they are more comfortable reading Roman script.
Benefits of Reading Krishna Chalisa
Devotional practices are personal, and the experience may differ from one
devotee to another. Traditionally, devotees read Krishna Chalisa with faith
and devotion for spiritual remembrance of Lord Krishna.
- It can become part of a regular devotional routine.
- It helps devotees remember the stories and qualities of Lord Krishna.
- It provides a simple way to spend quiet time in prayer and reflection.
- Reading the Chalisa with concentration may help create a peaceful
devotional atmosphere.
- It can be read during daily prayer or on special occasions such as
Janmashtami.
How to Read Krishna Chalisa
There is no single compulsory time for reading the Krishna Chalisa.
Devotees may choose a quiet and clean place and read it with faith,
concentration and respect.
You may read the Chalisa in the morning or evening as part of your personal
prayer routine. During festivals such as Janmashtami, devotees may also include
the Krishna Chalisa in their devotional activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Krishna Chalisa
What is Krishna Chalisa?
Krishna Chalisa is a devotional prayer dedicated to Lord Shri Krishna.
It contains verses describing Krishna's divine qualities, stories and
relationship with his devotees.
Can I read Krishna Chalisa in English?
Yes. The Krishna Chalisa can be read in Roman English transliteration.
This page provides the traditional verses in an easy-to-read English
script for devotees who prefer Roman letters.
When can I read Krishna Chalisa?
You may read Krishna Chalisa during your personal prayer time in the
morning or evening. Many devotees also read devotional prayers on
special occasions such as Shri Krishna Janmashtami.
What is the significance of Krishna Chalisa?
The verses remember important aspects of Lord Krishna's life and devotion,
including his childhood in Gokul and Vrindavan, Govardhan Hill, his victory
over Kansa, his friendship with Sudama and his role in the Mahabharata.
Where can I read Krishna Chalisa in Hindi?
You can read the
complete Krishna Chalisa in Hindi
on our related page.
Jai Shri Krishna!