Guru Chalisa

प्रन्वाऊ प्रथम गुरु चरण, बुद्धि ज्ञान गुन खान। श्री गणेश शारद सहित, बसों ह्रदय में आन।

Pranvaoo Pratham Guru Charan, Buddhi Gyan Gun Khan | Shri Ganesh Sharad Sahit, Bason Hriday Mein Aan ||

I bow first at the Guru's feet, treasury of wisdom and virtue; with Ganesha and Sharada, may you dwell in my heart.

अज्ञानी मति मंद मैं, हैं गुरुस्वामी सुजान। दोषों से मैं भरा हुआ हूँ, तुम हो कृपा निधान।

Agyani Mati Mand Main, Hain Gurusvami Sujan | Doshon Se Main Bhara Hua Hoon, Tum Ho Kripa Nidhan ||

I am ignorant and dull-witted; you are the wise Guru Swami, ocean of mercy though I am full of faults.

जय नारायण जय निखिलेश्वर । विश्व प्रसिद्ध अखिल तंत्रेश्वर ।।

Jai Narayan Jai Nikhileshvar | Vishv Prasiddh Akhil Tantreshvar ||

Victory to Narayana, lord of all; world-renowned master of all tantras.

यंत्र मंत्र विज्ञानं के ज्ञाता । भारत भू के प्रेम प्रेनता ।।

Yantra Mantra Vigyanan Ke Gyata | Bharat Bhoo Ke Prem Prenata ||

Knower of yantra, mantra and sciences; beloved of India's soil.

जब जब हुई धरम की हानि । सिद्धाश्रम ने पठए ज्ञानी ।।

Jab Jab Hui Dharam Ki Hani | Siddhashram Ne Pathe Gyani ||

Whenever dharma declined, Siddhashram sent the wise.

सच्चिदानंद गुरु के प्यारे । सिद्धाश्रम से आप पधारे ।।

Sachchidanand Guru Ke Pyare | Siddhashram Se Aap Padhare ||

Beloved of Guru Sachchidanand, you came from Siddhashram.

उच्चकोटि के ऋषि मुनि स्वेच्छा । ओय करन धरम की रक्षा ।।

Uchchakoti Ke Rishi Muni Svechchha | Oy Karan Dharam Ki Raksha ||

High-order sages came willingly to protect dharma.

अबकी बार आपकी बारी । त्राहि त्राहि है धरा पुकारी ।।

Abaki Bar Aapki Bari | Trahi Trahi Hai Dhara Pukari ||

Now it is your turn; the earth cries 'save us, save us'.

मरुन्धर प्रान्त खरंटिया ग्रामा । मुल्तानचंद पिता कर नामा ।।

Marundhar Prant Kharantiya Grama | Multanachand Pita Kar Nama ||

In Marudhar region, Kharantiya village; father named Multanachand.

शेषशायी सपने में आये । माता को दर्शन दिखलाये ।।

Sheshashayi Sapane Mein Aaye | Mata Ko Darshan Dikhalaye ||

Sheshashayi came in a dream and showed vision to mother.

रुपादेवि मातु अति धार्मिक । जनम भयो शुभ इक्कीस तारीख ।।

Rupadevi Matu Ati Dharmik | Janam Bhayo Shubh Ikkis Tarikh ||

Mother Rupadevi was very devout; birth on auspicious twenty-first.

जन्म दिवस तिथि शुभ साधक की । पूजा करते आराधक की ।।

Janm Divas Tithi Shubh Sadhak Ki | Pooja Karate Aradhak Ki ||

Birth day and tithi auspicious for the seeker; devotees worship.

जन्म वृतन्त सुनाये नवीना । मंत्र नारायण नाम करि दीना ।।

Janm Vritant Sunaye Navina | Mantr Narayan Nam Kari Deena ||

Newborn's birth story told; Narayana mantra name given.

नाम नारायण भव भय हारी । सिद्ध योगी मानव तन धारी ।।

Nam Narayan Bhav Bhay Hari | Siddh Yogi Manav Tan Dhari ||

Name Narayana removes worldly fear; perfected yogi in human form.

ऋषिवर ब्रह्म तत्व से ऊर्जित । आत्म स्वरुप गुरु गोरवान्वित ।।

Rshivar Brahm Tatv Se Urjit | Atm Svarup Guru Goravanvit ||

Best of sages, energized by Brahma-tattva; soul-form, honored by Guru.

एक बार संग सखा भवन में । करि स्नान लगे चिन्तन में ।।

Ek Bar Sang Sakha Bhavan Mein | Kari Snan Lage Chintan Mein ||

Once with a friend at home, after bathing began contemplation.

चिन्तन करत समाधि लागी । सुध बुध हीन भये अनुरागी ।।

Chintan Karat Samadhi Lagi | Sudh Budh Hin Bhaye Anuragi ||

In contemplation samadhi arose; lost worldly sense, became devoted.

पूर्ण करि संसार की रीती । शंकर जैसे बने गृहस्थी ।।

Poorn Kari Sansar Ki Riti | Shankar Jaise Bane Grhasthi ||

Fulfilling worldly duties, became a householder like Shankara.

अदभुत संगम प्रभु माया का । अवलोकन है विधि छाया का ।।

Adbhut Sangam Prabhu Maya Ka | Avalokan Hai Vidhi Chhaya Ka ||

Wonderful union of the Lord's maya; vision of destiny's shadow.

युग युग से भव बंधन रीती । जंहा नारायण वाही भगवती ।।

Yug Yug Se Bhav Bandhan Riti | Janha Narayan Vahi Bhagavati ||

Age after age worldly bondage custom; where Narayana, there Bhagavati.

सांसारिक मन हुए अति ग्लानी । तब हिमगिरी गमन की ठानी ।।

Sansarik Man Hue Ati Glani | Tab Himagiri Gaman Ki Thani ||

Worldly mind grew weary; then resolved to go to Himalaya.

अठारह वर्ष हिमालय घूमे । सर्व सिद्धिया गुरु पग चूमें ।।

Atharah Varsh Himalay Ghoome | Sarv Siddhiya Guru Pag Choomen ||

Wandered Himalaya eighteen years; attained all siddhis at Guru's feet.

त्याग अटल सिद्धाश्रम आसन । करम भूमि आये नारायण ।।

Tyag Atal Siddhashram Asan | Karam Bhoomi Aaye Narayan ||

Firm renunciation, Siddhashram seat; Narayana came to the land of karma.

धरा गगन ब्रह्मण में गूंजी । जय गुरुदेव साधना पूंजी ।।

Dhara Gagan Brahman Mein Goonji | Jai Gurudev Sadhana Poonji ||

Earth and sky echoed; victory to Gurudev, treasure of sadhana.

सर्व धर्महित शिविर पुरोधा । कर्मक्षेत्र के अतुलित योधा ।।

Sarv Dharmahit Shivir Purodha | Karmakshetr Ke Atulit Yodha ||

Chief of all dharmic camps; incomparable warrior of the karmic field.

ह्रदय विशाल शास्त्र भण्डारा । भारत का भौतिक उजियारा ।।

Hriday Vishal Shastra Bhandara | Bharat Ka Bhautik Ujiyara ||

Vast heart, treasury of scriptures; India's material illumination.

एक सौ छप्पन ग्रन्थ रचयिता । सीधी साधक विश्व विजेता ।।

Ek Sau Chhappan Granth Rachayita | Sidhi Sadhak Vishv Vijeta ||

Author of one hundred fifty-six texts; straight-path seeker, world conqueror.

प्रिय लेखक प्रिय गूढ़ प्रवक्ता । भुत भविष्य के आप विधाता ।।

Priy Lekhak Priy Goodh Pravakta | Bhut Bhavishy Ke Ap Vidhata ||

Beloved writer, beloved profound speaker; you ordain past and future.

आयुर्वेद ज्योतिष के सागर । षोडश कला युक्त परमेश्वर ।।

Ayurved Jyotish Ke Sagar | Shodash Kala Yukt Parameshvar ||

Ocean of Ayurveda and Jyotish; lord endowed with sixteen arts.

रतन पारखी विघन हरंता । सन्यासी अनन्यतम संता ।।

Ratan Parakhi Vighan Haranta | Sanyasi Ananyatam Santa ||

Gem appraiser, obstacle remover; foremost renunciant saint.

अदभुत चमत्कार दिखलाया । पारद का शिवलिंग बनाया ।।

Adbhut Chamatkar Dikhalaya | Parad Ka Shivaling Banaya ||

Showed wondrous miracles; made a Shiva lingam of mercury.

वेद पुराण शास्त्र सब गाते । पारेश्वर दुर्लभ कहलाते ।।

Ved Puran Shastr Sab Gate | Pareshvar Durlabh Kahalate ||

Vedas, Puranas and scriptures all sing; called rare supreme lord.

पूजा कर नित ध्यान लगावे । वो नर सिद्धाश्रम में जावे ।।

Pooja Kar Nit Dhyan Lagave | Vo Nar Siddhashram Mein Jave ||

Who worships daily with meditation reaches Siddhashram.

चारो वेद कंठ में धारे । पूजनीय जन-जन के प्यारे ।।

Charo Ved Kanth Mein Dhare | Poojaniy Jan-Jan Ke Pyare ||

Four Vedas borne in throat; beloved of all worshipful people.

चिन्तन करत मंत्र जब गायें । विश्वामित्र वशिष्ठ बुलायें ।।

Chintan Karat Mantr Jab Gayen | Vishvamitr Vashishth Bulayen ||

When chanting mantra in contemplation, Vishvamitra and Vashishtha are summoned.

मंत्र नमो नारायण सांचा । ध्यानत भागत भुत-पिशाचा ।।

Mantra Namo Narayan Sancha | Dhyanat Bhagat Bhut-Pishacha ||

Mantra 'Namo Narayan' is true; meditating devotees [even ghosts and spirits bow].

प्रातः कल करहि निखिलायन । मन प्रसन्न नित तेजस्वी तन ।।

Pratah Kal Karahi Nikhilayan | Man Prasann Nit Tejasvi Tan ||

At dawn all bow; mind ever pleased, radiant body.

निर्मल मन से जो भी ध्यावे । रिद्धि सिद्धि सुख-सम्पति पावे ।।

Nirmal Man Se Jo Bhi Dhyave | Riddhi Siddhi Sukh-Sampatti Pave ||

Who meditates with pure mind gains riddhi, siddhi, happiness and wealth.

पथ करही नित जो चालीसा । शांति प्रदान करहि योगिसा ।।

Path Karahi Nit Jo Chalisa | Shanti Pradan Karahi Yogisa ||

Whoever recites this Chalisa daily, the yogi grants peace.

अष्टोत्तर शत पाठ करत जो । सर्व सिद्धिया पावत जन सो ।।

Ashtottar Shat Path Karat Jo | Sarv Siddhiya Pavat Jan So ||

Who recites it 108 times attains all siddhis.

श्री गुरु चरण की धारा । सिद्धाश्रम साधक परिवारा ।।

Shri Guru Charan Ki Dhara | Siddhashram Sadhak Parivara ||

Stream of Shri Guru's feet; Siddhashram family of seekers.

जय जय जय आनंद के स्वामी । बारम्बार नमामी नमामी ।।

Jai Jai Jai Anand Ke Swami | Barambar Namami Namami ||

Glory, glory, glory to the lord of bliss; again and again I bow.

प्रन्वाऊ प्रथम गुरु चरण, बुद्धि ज्ञान गुन खान। श्री गणेश शारद सहित, बसों ह्रदय में आन।

Pranvaoo Pratham Guru Charan, Buddhi Gyan Gun Khan | Shri Ganesh Sharad Sahit, Bason Hriday Mein Aan ||

I bow first at the Guru's feet, treasury of wisdom and virtue; with Ganesha and Sharada, may you dwell in my heart.

अज्ञानी मति मंद मैं, हैं गुरुस्वामी सुजान। दोषों से मैं भरा हुआ हूँ, तुम हो कृपा निधान।

Agyani Mati Mand Main, Hain Gurusvami Sujan | Doshon Se Main Bhara Hua Hoon, Tum Ho Kripa Nidhan ||

I am ignorant and dull-witted; you are the wise Guru Swami, ocean of mercy though I am full of faults.