Krishna Chalisa: Complete Lyrics in Hindi & English with Meaning
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Krishna Chalisa praises Lord Krishna across his Vrindavan childhood, Mathura adventures, and Kurukshetra wisdom. Recited on Wednesdays and Janmashtami.
Opening Dohas (Invocation)
बंशी बजत, मनोहर मूरत, जय जय श्री मुरलीधर। ग्वाल बाल संग राधा प्यारी, जय जय श्री गिरिधर॥
Banshi Bajat, Manohar Moorat, Jai Jai Shri Murlidhar. Gwal Bal Sang Radha Pyari, Jai Jai Shri Giridhar.
Meaning: Playing the flute, the enchanting form — victory, victory to Murlidhar (flute-bearer). With the cowherd boys and the beloved Radha — victory, victory to Giridhar (mountain-lifter).
Complete Krishna Chalisa — All 40 Verses
| # | Sanskrit (Devanagari) | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | जय जय जय श्री कृष्ण मुरारे। जय जय जय माखन चोर प्यारे॥ जय जय जय श्री बनवारी। जय जय जय श्री गिरिवर धारी॥ | Jai Jai Jai Shri Krishna Murare. Jai Jai Jai Makhan Chor Pyare. Jai Jai Jai Shri Banwari. Jai Jai Jai Shri Girivar Dhari. | Victory to Shri Krishna Murari (enemy of Mura demon). Victory to the beloved butter-thief. Victory to Banwari (forest wanderer). Victory to the lifter of Govardhana mountain. |
| 2 | जय जय जय श्री नंदनंदन। जय यशोदा मैया के नंदन॥ जय जय जय वृन्दावन बिहारी। जय जय जय गोकुल के प्यारी॥ | Jai Jai Jai Shri Nandnandan. Jai Yashoda Maiya Ke Nandan. Jai Jai Jai Vrindavan Bihari. Jai Jai Jai Gokul Ke Pyari. | Victory to the son of Nanda. Victory to the son of Mother Yashoda. Victory to the wanderer of Vrindavan. Victory to the beloved of Gokula. |
| 3 | तुमने जन्म लिया मथुरा में। उद्धव किया अधर्म वसुधा में॥ कंस को मार कर धर्म बढ़ाया। दानव दल विध्वंस करवाया॥ | Tumne Janam Liya Mathura Mein. Uddhav Kiya Adharm Vasudha Mein. Kans Ko Maar Kar Dharm Badhaya. Danav Dal Vidhvans Karwaya. | You took birth in Mathura to uplift the world from unrighteousness. Slaying Kamsa, you restored dharma and destroyed the ranks of demons. |
| 4 | पूतना वध करके तुम आए। कालिया नाग को दंड दिलाए॥ गोवर्धन धारण करि दीना। इंद्र गर्व को धूलि में मिलाना॥ | Putna Vadh Karke Tum Aaye. Kaliya Naag Ko Dand Dilaye. Govardhan Dharan Kari Dina. Indra Garv Ko Dhuli Mein Milana. | You came and slew the demoness Putana. You punished the serpent Kaliya. You lifted the Govardhana mountain and crushed the pride of Indra in the dust. |
| 5 | कुरुक्षेत्र में गीत सुनाया। पार्थ के मोह को मन से भगाया॥ कर्म ज्ञान भक्ति का मार्ग। दिया जगत को परम प्रयोग॥ | Kurukshetra Mein Geet Sunaya. Parth Ke Moh Ko Man Se Bhagaya. Karm Gyan Bhakti Ka Maarg. Diya Jagat Ko Param Prayog. | At Kurukshetra you sang the divine song (Gita) and drove away Partha's (Arjuna's) confusion. You gave the world the supreme practice of karma, jnana, and bhakti. |
| 6 | राधा प्रिय मन रमे तुम्हारे। गोपी संग रास रचाया प्यारे॥ रुक्मिणी सत्यभामा संगे। सदा रहो तुम हरि के संगे॥ | Radha Priya Man Rame Tumhare. Gopi Sang Raas Rachaya Pyare. Rukmini Satyabhama Sange. Sada Raho Tum Hari Ke Sange. | Your beloved Radha's mind rests in you; you performed the Rasa dance with the gopis. With Rukmini and Satyabhama — may you always remain in Hari's divine company. |
| 7 | जो नर तव यश नित्य गावे। सो वह जीवन में फल पावे॥ भक्ति मुक्ति दोनों ही देते। सेवक जन दुख हरण लेते॥ | Jo Nar Tav Yash Nitya Gave. So Vah Jivan Mein Phal Pave. Bhakti Mukti Dono Hi Dete. Sewak Jan Dukh Haran Lete. | The person who daily sings your glory receives fruit in life. You bestow both devotion and liberation. You remove the sorrows of your servants. |
Closing Doha
श्री कृष्ण की कीर्ति अपार, जो नित पाठ करे प्रेम से। मिले मोक्ष और सुख संसार, श्री गोविंद हरो सब संताप॥
Shri Krishna Ki Kirti Apaar, Jo Nit Paath Kare Prem Se. Mile Moksha Aur Sukh Sansaar, Shri Govind Haro Sab Santaap.
Meaning: The glory of Shri Krishna is boundless — whoever reads this daily with love receives both liberation and worldly happiness. O Shri Govind, remove all suffering.
Benefits of Reciting Krishna Chalisa
- 1Moon and emotional well-being remedy
- 2Guidance in difficult decisions (like Bhagavad Gita)
- 3Janmashtami recitation grants special blessings
When to Recite Krishna Chalisa
- ⏰Wednesday evenings
- ⏰Janmashtami (Krishna's birthday)
- ⏰During Moon afflictions
History and Origin of Krishna Chalisa
Krishna Chalisa covers the three major phases of Krishna's life: the Vrindavan period (childhood miracles, Rasa Lila with the Gopis), the Mathura period (killing of Kamsa, liberation of his parents), and the Kurukshetra period (the Mahabharata war and the Bhagavad Gita). The Chalisa serves as a compact summary of the Bhagavata Purana's 10th Canto, which records Krishna's life in detail.
How to Recite Krishna Chalisa — Correct Practice
Krishna Chalisa recitation peaks on Janmashtami (Krishna's birthday, falling in August), when devotees maintain an all-night vigil until midnight — the traditional birth hour. The Mathura-Vrindavan pilgrimage circuit is the most sacred location for Janmashtami celebrations, with the Chalisa forming the core of the midnight prayer.
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Krishna Chalisa as a Vedic Astrology Remedy
In Vedic astrology, Krishna is associated with the Moon and was born under the Rohini Nakshatra — the Moon's own nakshatra and its favorite star. Krishna worship is prescribed for Moon afflictions: emotional instability, anxiety, relationship with mother, and disturbed sleep. Reciting Krishna Chalisa at night before sleep is specifically recommended for those with Moon in Scorpio (debilitation) or Moon afflicted by Saturn or Rahu.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Janmashtami night (midnight) is the most powerful time. Wednesdays and evenings before sleep are the regular practice times. For Moon afflictions, recite daily at sunset.
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