Introduction

Hello Friends! Do you want spiritual growth and positive changes in life? If yes, consider adding Shri Gayatri Chalisa to your daily practice. This powerful prayer connects you with the auspicious blessings of Goddess Gayatri, the goddess of knowledge and wisdom. Let’s delve deeper into Gayatri Chalisa and see how it can transform your life.

In Hinduism, Goddess Gayatri is worshiped as the mother of all the Vedas. She is often five-headed and seated on a lotus. He is a symbol of wisdom, purity and divine knowledge. Gayatri Mantra, one of the most powerful Vedic mantras, is dedicated to Goddess Gayatri.

Shri Gayatri Chalisa is a devotional prayer consisting of 40 verses (quatrains) that glorify the glory, mercy and power of Goddess Gayatri. By reciting it one is blessed to attain knowledge, success and inner peace.

Sri Gayatri Chalisa

॥ दोहा ॥
हीं श्रीं, क्लीं, मेधा, प्रभा, जीवन ज्योति प्रचण्ड ।
शांति, क्रांति, जागृति, प्रगति, रचना शक्ति अखण्ड ॥
जगत जननि, मंगल करनि, गायत्री सुखधाम ।
प्रणवों सावित्री, स्वधा, स्वाहा पूरन काम ॥

॥ चालीसा ॥
भूर्भुवः स्वः ॐ युत जननी ।
गायत्री नित कलिमल दहनी ॥१॥

अक्षर चौबिस परम पुनीता ।
इनमें बसें शास्त्र, श्रुति, गीता ॥

शाश्वत सतोगुणी सतरुपा ।
सत्य सनातन सुधा अनूपा ॥

हंसारुढ़ सितम्बर धारी ।
स्वर्णकांति शुचि गगन बिहारी ॥४॥

पुस्तक पुष्प कमंडलु माला ।
शुभ्र वर्ण तनु नयन विशाला ॥

ध्यान धरत पुलकित हिय होई ।
सुख उपजत, दुःख दुरमति खोई ॥

कामधेनु तुम सुर तरु छाया ।
निराकार की अदभुत माया ॥

तुम्हरी शरण गहै जो कोई ।
तरै सकल संकट सों सोई ॥८॥

सरस्वती लक्ष्मी तुम काली ।
दिपै तुम्हारी ज्योति निराली ॥

तुम्हरी महिमा पारन पावें ।
जो शारद शत मुख गुण गावें ॥

चार वेद की मातु पुनीता ।
तुम ब्रहमाणी गौरी सीता ॥

महामंत्र जितने जग माहीं ।
कोऊ गायत्री सम नाहीं ॥१२॥

सुमिरत हिय में ज्ञान प्रकासै ।
आलस पाप अविघा नासै ॥

सृष्टि बीज जग जननि भवानी ।
काल रात्रि वरदा कल्यानी ॥

ब्रहमा विष्णु रुद्र सुर जेते ।
तुम सों पावें सुरता तेते ॥

तुम भक्तन की भक्त तुम्हारे ।
जननिहिं पुत्र प्राण ते प्यारे ॥१६॥

महिमा अपरम्पार तुम्हारी ।
जै जै जै त्रिपदा भय हारी ॥

पूरित सकल ज्ञान विज्ञाना ।
तुम सम अधिक न जग में आना ॥

तुमहिं जानि कछु रहै न शेषा ।
तुमहिं पाय कछु रहै न क्लेषा ॥

जानत तुमहिं, तुमहिं है जाई ।
पारस परसि कुधातु सुहाई ॥२०॥

तुम्हरी शक्ति दिपै सब ठाई ।
माता तुम सब ठौर समाई ॥

ग्रह नक्षत्र ब्रहमाण्ड घनेरे ।
सब गतिवान तुम्हारे प्रेरे ॥

सकलसृष्टि की प्राण विधाता ।
पालक पोषक नाशक त्राता ॥

मातेश्वरी दया व्रत धारी ।
तुम सन तरे पतकी भारी ॥२४॥

जापर कृपा तुम्हारी होई ।
तापर कृपा करें सब कोई ॥

मंद बुद्घि ते बुधि बल पावें ।
रोगी रोग रहित है जावें ॥

दारिद मिटै कटै सब पीरा ।
नाशै दुःख हरै भव भीरा ॥

गृह कलेश चित चिंता भारी ।
नासै गायत्री भय हारी ॥२८ ॥

संतिति हीन सुसंतति पावें ।
सुख संपत्ति युत मोद मनावें ॥

भूत पिशाच सबै भय खावें ।
यम के दूत निकट नहिं आवें ॥

जो सधवा सुमिरें चित लाई ।
अछत सुहाग सदा सुखदाई ॥

घर वर सुख प्रद लहैं कुमारी ।
विधवा रहें सत्य व्रत धारी ॥३२॥

जयति जयति जगदम्ब भवानी ।
तुम सम और दयालु न दानी ॥

जो सदगुरु सों दीक्षा पावें ।
सो साधन को सफल बनावें ॥

सुमिरन करें सुरुचि बड़भागी ।
लहैं मनोरथ गृही विरागी ॥

अष्ट सिद्घि नवनिधि की दाता ।
सब समर्थ गायत्री माता ॥३६॥

ऋषि, मुनि, यती, तपस्वी, जोगी ।
आरत, अर्थी, चिंतित, भोगी ॥

जो जो शरण तुम्हारी आवें ।
सो सो मन वांछित फल पावें ॥

बल, बुद्घि, विघा, शील स्वभाऊ ।
धन वैभव यश तेज उछाऊ ॥

सकल बढ़ें उपजे सुख नाना ।
जो यह पाठ करै धरि ध्याना ॥४०॥

॥ दोहा ॥
यह चालीसा भक्तियुत, पाठ करे जो कोय ।
तापर कृपा प्रसन्नता, गायत्री की होय ॥

Importance of Shri Gayatri Chalisa

• Attainment of salvation: Gayatri Chalisa is considered the path to salvation and spiritual liberation.
• Purification of the mind: It is believed that regular recitation of prayers purifies the mind and removes negative thoughts.
• Divine Protection: Goddess Gayatri is considered a powerful protector, and those who invoke her are protected from evil and negativity.
• Fulfillment of desires: Devotees believe that reciting Shri Gayatri Chalisa fulfills their true desires.

Shri Gayatri Chalisa Recitation Method

1. Purification: Find a quiet place and purify yourself by taking a bath.
2. Sankalp: Light a lamp, install the idol or picture of Goddess Gayatri and state your Sankalp (intention).
3. Recitation: Recite Shri Gayatri Chalisa with full devotion and concentration.
4. Aahuti: Offer flowers and prasad to Goddess Gayatri.
5. Aarti: Perform Aarti of Goddess Gayatri.

Optimum Time: The most auspicious time for recitation of Gayatri Chalisa is considered to be morning (sunrise), afternoon and evening (sunset).

Puja material

• Statue or picture of Goddess Gayatri
• Lamp
• ghee or oil
• incense sticks
• Flower
• Prasad (sweets or fruits)

Story of Gayatri Chalisa

There is a specific story of Chalisa. It is said that once sage Vishwamitra, impressed by the power of Gayatri Mantra, invoked Goddess Gayatri. Pleased with his devotion, Goddess Gayatri appeared before him and blessed him. Sage Vishwamitra composed Gayatri Chalisa to praise and glorify the Goddess.

Benefits of Gayatri Chalisa

• spiritual progress
• peace of mind and soul
• Increase mental clarity and concentration
• Victory over physical and spiritual obstacles
• protection from negative energies
• development of knowledge and intelligence

Experiences of Devotees

Many devotees who recite Shri Gayatri Chalisa have described positive changes in their lives. Some reports include an increased sense of peace, clarity, and inner strength. Others describe blessings and overcoming challenges in their personal lives.

Shri Gayatri Mantra

Chanting Gayatri Mantra before reciting Gayatri Chalisa is considered extremely auspicious. Gayatri Mantra is as follows:

ॐ भुर्भुवः स्व: तत्सवितुर्वरेन्यम भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि धियो यो न: प्रचोदायत्॥

Meaning: O God in the form of life, remover of sorrow, and the embodiment of happiness, we meditate on your most excellent radiance. You inspire our intellect on the right path.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Q. How many times should Gayatri Chalisa be recited? A. Ideally, Gayatri Chalisa should be recited once daily. However, you can also read it a few times a week as per your convenience.
• Q. Is there any special rule for reciting Gayatri Chalisa? A. Although there are no strict rules, it is important to maintain cleanliness, purity and devotion while reciting Gayatri Chalisa.
• Q. Can women recite Gayatri Chalisa? A. Yes, women can recite Gayatri Chalisa. In fact, Gayatri Devi is considered the mother of all humans.
• Q. What other prayers can be included with the recitation of Gayatri Chalisa? A. You can include Gayatri Mantra, Gayatri Aarti and other devotional prayers along with Gayatri Chalisa.

Conclusion

Friends, I hope this blog on Shri Gayatri Chalisa has given you a deeper understanding of this powerful prayer. If you are looking for spiritual growth and positive changes in life, I encourage you to incorporate Gayatri Chalisa into your daily life. May the blessings of Goddess Gayatri be upon you!