Shukra Chalisa
The Shukra Chalisa is a 40-verse hymn to Lord Shukra (Venus), praising the planet of love, beauty, and prosperity. Recited on Fridays during Shukra Mahadasha or afflicted Venus periods, it is a key Vedic astrology remedy for harmony, wealth, and creative grace.

Doha
श्री गणपति गुरु गउ़रि, शंकर हनुमत कीन्ह। बिनवउं शुभ फल देन हरि, मुद मंगल दीन॥
Shri Ganapati Guru Gauri, Shankar Hanumat Keenh | Binavaun Shubh Phal Den Hari, Mud Mangal Deen ||
Salutations to Ganesha, Guru, Gauri, Shankar and Hanuman; I pray for auspicious, joyful blessings.
Chaupai 1
जयति जयति शुक्र देव दयाला। करत सदा जनप्रतिपाला॥
Jayati Jayati Shukra Dev Dayala | Karat Sada Jan Pratipala ||
Victory to compassionate Shukra Dev who ever protects devotees.
Chaupai 2
श्वेताम्बर, श्वेत वारन, शोभित। मुख मंद, चंदन हिय लोभित॥
Shwetambar, Shwet Varan, Shobhit | Mukh Mand, Chandan Hiy Lobhit ||
Adorned in white garments and fair hue; gentle face, sandal-anointed heart.
Chaupai 3
सुन्दर रत्नजटित आभूषण। प्रियहिं मधुर, शीतल सुवासण॥
Sundar Ratna Jatit Aabhushan | Priyahin Madhur, Sheetal Suvasan ||
Beautiful gem-studded ornaments; sweet beloved, cool fragrance.
Chaupai 4
सप्त भुज, सोभा निधि लावण्य। करत सदा जन, मंगल कान्य॥
Sapt Bhuj, Sobha Nidhi Lavanya | Karat Sada Jan, Mangal Kanya ||
Seven arms, treasury of beauty and grace; ever doing auspicious deeds for people.
Chaupai 5
मंगलमय, सुख सदा सवारथ। दीनदयालु, कृपा निधि पारथ॥
Mangalmay, Sukh Sada Savarath | Deen Dayalu, Kripa Nidhi Parath ||
Auspicious, ever riding in happiness; compassionate to the poor, ocean of mercy.
Chaupai 6
शुभ्र स्वच्छ, गंगा जल जैसा। दर्शन से, हरषाय मनैसा॥
Shubhra Swachh, Ganga Jal Jaisa | Darshan Se, Harshaya Manaisa ||
Pure and clean like Ganga water; sight gladdens the mind.
Chaupai 7
त्रिभुवन, महा मंगल कारी। दीनन हित, कृपा निधि सारी॥
Tribhuvan, Maha Mangal Kari | Deenan Hit, Kripa Nidhi Sari ||
Great auspicious one of three worlds; essence of mercy for the destitute.
Chaupai 8
देव दानव, ऋषि मुनि भक्तन। कष्ट मिटावन, भंजन जगतन॥
Dev Danav, Rishi Muni Bhaktan | Kasht Mitavan, Bhanjan Jagatan ||
Remover of suffering for gods, demons, sages and devotees.
Chaupai 9
मोहबारी, मनहर हियरा। सर्व विधि सुख, सौख्य फुलारा॥
Mohbari, Manhar Hiyara | Sarv Vidhi Sukh, Saukhya Phulara ||
Enchanting heart-captivator; spreads all kinds of joy and comfort.
Chaupai 10
करत क्रोध, चपल भुज धारी। कष्ट निवारण, संत दुखारी॥
Karat Krodh, Chapal Bhuj Dhari | Kasht Nivaran, Sant Dukhari ||
Bearing wrath and swift arms; relieves suffering of saints.
Chaupai 11
शुभ्र वर्ण, तनु मंद सुहाना। कष्ट मिटावन, हर्षित नाना॥
Shubhra Varn, Tanu Mand Suhana | Kasht Mitavan, Harshit Nana ||
Fair-hued, gentle beautiful body; removes sorrows, gladdens many.
Chaupai 12
दुष्ट हरण, सुजनन हितकारी। सर्व बाधा, निवारण न्यारी॥
Dusht Haran, Sujanan Hitkari | Sarv Badha, Nivaran Nyari ||
Destroyer of wicked, benefactor of good; uniquely removes all obstacles.
Chaupai 13
सुर पतिहिं, प्रभु कृपा विलासिन। कष्ट निवारण, शुभ्र सुवासिन॥
Sur Patihin, Prabhu Kripa Vilasin | Kasht Nivaran, Shubhra Suvasin ||
Lord's grace delights even without a divine spouse; removes suffering, auspicious consort.
Chaupai 14
वेद पुरान, पठत जन स्वामी। मनहरण, मोहबारी कामी॥
Ved Puran, Pathat Jan Swami | Manharan, Mohbari Kami ||
Lord of those who read Vedas and Puranas; heart-stealer, desire-enchanter.
Chaupai 15
सप्त भुज, रत्नजटित माला। कष्ट निवारण, शुभ फलशाला॥
Sapt Bhuj, Ratna Jatit Mala | Kasht Nivaran, Shubh Phalshala ||
Seven arms, gem-studded garland; obstacle remover, giver of auspicious fruit.
Chaupai 16
सुख रक्षक, सर्वसुख दाता। सर्व कामना, फल दाता॥
Sukh Rakshak, Sarvasukh Data | Sarv Kamana, Phal Data ||
Protector of happiness, giver of all joy; fulfiller of every desire.
Chaupai 17
मानव कृत, पाप हरे प्रभु। सर्व बाधा, निवारण रघु॥
Manav Krit, Paap Hare Prabhu | Sarv Badha, Nivaran Raghu ||
Lord who removes sins done by humans and all obstacles.
Chaupai 18
रोग निवारण, दुख हरणकर। सर्व विधि, शुभ फल देनेकर॥
Rog Nivaran, Dukh Harankar | Sarv Vidhi, Shubh Phal Denekar ||
Disease remover, sorrow destroyer; giver of auspicious fruit in every way.
Chaupai 19
नमन सकल, सुर नर मुनि करते। व्रत उपासक, दुख हरण करते॥
Naman Sakal, Sur Nar Muni Karte | Vrat Upasak, Dukh Haran Karte ||
All gods, men and sages bow; fasting devotees' sorrows are removed.
Chaupai 20
शरणागत, कृपा निधि सोइ। जन रक्षक, मोहे दुख होई॥
Sharanagat, Kripa Nidhi Soi | Jan Rakshak, Mohe Dukh Hoi ||
Refuge-seekers find that mercy-ocean; protector of people, remove my sorrow.
Chaupai 21
शुद्ध भाव, से जो नित गावै। सर्व सुख, परम पद पावै॥
Shuddh Bhav, Se Jo Nit Gavai | Sarv Sukh, Param Pad Pavai ||
Who sings daily with pure devotion attains all happiness and supreme state.
Chaupai 22
वृन्दावन में, मंदिर निर्मित। जहां शुद्ध भक्तन, सदा शरणागत॥
Vrindavan Mein, Mandir Nirmit | Jahan Shuddh Bhaktan, Sada Sharanagat ||
Temple built in Vrindavan where pure devotees ever seek refuge.
Chaupai 23
संत जनन के, कष्ट मिटावत। भवबंधन से, सहज छुड़ावत॥
Sant Janan Ke, Kasht Mitavat | Bhavbandhan Se, Sahaj Chhudavat ||
Removes saints' sorrows; easily frees from worldly bondage.
Chaupai 24
सकल कामना, पूर्ण करावत। मोहभंग, भवसागर तरावत॥
Sakal Kamana, Poorn Karavat | Mohbhang, Bhavsagar Taravat ||
Fulfils all desires; breaks delusion, ferries across ocean of existence.
Chaupai 25
जयति जयति, कृपानिधान। शुक्र देव, श्री विश्व विद्धान॥
Jayati Jayati, Kripanidhan | Shukra Dev, Shri Vishva Viddhan ||
Victory to mercy-ocean Shukra Dev, wise lord of the universe.
Chaupai 26
प्रणवउं, नाथ सकल गुण सागर। विविध विघ्न हरन, सुखदायक॥
Pranavaun, Nath Sakal Gun Sagar | Vividh Vighna Haran, Sukhdayak ||
I bow, O lord, ocean of all virtues; remover of diverse obstacles, giver of joy.
Chaupai 27
सुर मुनि जनन, अति प्रिय स्वामी। शुभ्र वर्ण, रूप मनहारी॥
Sur Muni Janan, Ati Priya Swami | Shubhra Varn, Roop Manhari ||
Beloved lord of gods and sages; fair-hued, heart-stealing form.
Chaupai 28
जय जय जय, श्री शुक्र दयाला। करहुं कृपा, भव बंधन ताला॥
Jai Jai Jai, Shri Shukra Dayala | Karahu Kripa, Bhav Bandhan Tala ||
Glory to compassionate Shri Shukra; show mercy, break worldly bonds.
Chaupai 29
ध्यान धरत, जन होउं सुखारी। कृपा दृष्टि, शांति हितकारी॥
Dhyan Dharat, Jan Houn Sukhari | Kripa Drishti, Shanti Hitkari ||
Meditating devotees become happy; merciful gaze brings peace.
Chaupai 30
अधम कायर, सुबुद्धि सुधारो। मोह निवारण, कष्ट निवारो॥
Adham Kayar, Subuddhi Sudharo | Moh Nivaran, Kasht Nivaro ||
Improve intellect of the lowly and timid; remove delusion and suffering.
Chaupai 31
लक्ष्मीपति, शुभ फल दाता। संतजनन, दुख भंजन राता॥
Lakshmipati, Shubh Phal Data | Sant Janan, Dukh Bhanjan Rata ||
Consort of Lakshmi, giver of auspicious fruit; ever destroying saints' sorrows.
Chaupai 32
जय जय जय, कृपा निधि शुक्र। करहुं कृपा, हरहुं सब दु:ख॥
Jai Jai Jai, Kripa Nidhi Shukra | Karahu Kripa, Harahu Sab Dukh ||
Glory to mercy-ocean Shukra; show grace, remove all sorrows.
Chaupai 33
प्रणवउं नाथ, सकल गुण सागर। विविध विघ्न हरन, सुखदायक॥
Pranavaun Nath, Sakal Gun Sagar | Vividh Vighna Haran, Sukhdayak ||
I bow, O lord, ocean of all virtues; remover of diverse obstacles, giver of joy.
Chaupai 34
रूप तेज बल, संपन्न सदा। शांति दायक, जन सुख दाता॥
Roop Tej Bal, Sampann Sada | Shanti Dayak, Jan Sukh Data ||
Ever endowed with beauty, radiance and strength; peace-giver, people's joy-giver.
Chaupai 35
त्रिभुवन में, मंगल करतू। सर्व बाधा, हरता शुकृ॥
Tribhuvan Mein, Mangal Kartu | Sarv Badha, Harta Shukra ||
Bringer of auspiciousness in three worlds; Shukra who removes all obstacles.
Chaupai 36
मानव कृत, पाप हरे प्रभु। सर्व बाधा, निवारण रघु॥
Manav Krit, Paap Hare Prabhu | Sarv Badha, Nivaran Raghu ||
Lord who removes sins done by humans and all obstacles.
Chaupai 37
रोग निवारण, दुख हरणकर। सर्व विधि, शुभ फल देनेकर॥
Rog Nivaran, Dukh Harankar | Sarv Vidhi, Shubh Phal Denekar ||
Disease remover, sorrow destroyer; giver of auspicious fruit in every way.
Chaupai 38
प्रणवउं नाथ, सकल गुण सागर। विविध विघ्न हरन, सुखदायक॥
Pranavaun Nath, Sakal Gun Sagar | Vividh Vighna Haran, Sukhdayak ||
I bow, O lord, ocean of all virtues; remover of diverse obstacles, giver of joy.
Chaupai 39
ध्यान धरत, जन होउं सुखारी। कृपा दृष्टि, शांति हितकारी॥
Dhyan Dharat, Jan Houn Sukhari | Kripa Drishti, Shanti Hitkari ||
Meditating devotees become happy; merciful gaze brings peace.
Chaupai 40
जय जय जय, कृपा निधि शुक्र। करहुं कृपा, हरहुं सब दु:ख॥
Jai Jai Jai, Kripa Nidhi Shukra | Karahu Kripa, Harahu Sab Dukh ||
Glory to mercy-ocean Shukra; show grace, remove all sorrows.
Doha
नमो नमो श्री शुक्र सुहावे। सर्व बाधा, कष्ट मिटावे॥ यह चालीसा, जो नित गावै। सुख संपत्ति, परम पद पावै॥
Namo Namo Shri Shukra Suhave | Sarv Badha, Kasht Mitave || Yah Chalisa, Jo Nit Gavai | Sukh Sampatti, Param Pad Pavai ||
Salutations to beautiful Shri Shukra who removes all obstacles and suffering. Whoever sings this Chalisa daily attains happiness, wealth and supreme state.
About Shukra Chalisa
Shukra Chalisa is one of the most revered devotional hymns in the Hindu tradition, dedicated to Lord Shukra (Venus). Recited by millions of devotees, it invokes divine grace, mental steadiness, and protection from negative influences.
- Planetary Remedy for Venus (Shukra): In Vedic astrology, this hymn is widely recommended during Venus (Shukra) Mahadasha, Antardasha, or challenging transits to harmonize planetary energy and reduce karmic pressure.
Benefits of Recitation
- Strengthens weak or afflicted Venus in the birth chart
- Grants love, marriage harmony, beauty, and material comfort
- Removes Shukra dosha and obstacles in relationships and wealth
- Traditionally recited on Friday with white flowers and sweet offerings
Best Time and Method
Recite on Friday (Shukra's day), ideally at sunrise or evening. Offer white flowers, rice, sweets, and light a ghee lamp. Regular Friday recitation during Shukra Mahadasha is especially auspicious.
Astrological Significance
Regular recitation aligns the mind with dharmic discipline — the foundation of all Vedic remedies. Pair this practice with honest conduct, seva (selfless service), and consistency rather than fear-based ritual alone.