Vishnu Chalisa: Complete Lyrics in Hindi & English with Meaning
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Vishnu Chalisa praises Lord Vishnu and his ten avatars (Dashavatar). Recited on Thursdays and Ekadashi, it is a remedy for Jupiter afflictions.
Opening Dohas (Invocation)
नारायण नमो नमो, नारायण हरि। श्री विष्णु दयालु हैं, भक्तन के हितकारी॥
Narayan Namo Namo, Narayan Hari. Shri Vishnu Dayalu Hain, Bhaktan Ke Hitkari.
Meaning: Salutation, salutation to Narayana (the one who dwells in all beings), to Hari. Shri Vishnu is compassionate — he acts for the benefit of his devotees.
Complete Vishnu Chalisa — All 40 Verses
| # | Sanskrit (Devanagari) | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | जय जय जय विष्णु भगवान। जय जय जय वेदों की जान॥ जय जय लक्ष्मी पति गोविंदा। जय जय करो हरो सब दुख दंदा॥ | Jai Jai Jai Vishnu Bhagawan. Jai Jai Jai Vedon Ki Jan. Jai Jai Lakshmi Pati Govinda. Jai Jai Karo Haro Sab Dukh Danda. | Victory, victory, victory to Lord Vishnu. Victory to the life of the Vedas. Victory to Govinda, husband of Lakshmi — remove all suffering and affliction. |
| 2 | जय श्रीपति पीताम्बर धारी। जय वेद पुराण के अधिकारी॥ जय जय शंख चक्र गदाधारी। जय पद्म पाणि भक्त सुखकारी॥ | Jai Sripati Pitambar Dhari. Jai Ved Puran Ke Adhikari. Jai Jai Shankh Chakra Gadhadhari. Jai Padma Pani Bhakt Sukhkari. | Victory to the Lord of Lakshmi wearing yellow garments. Victory to the sovereign of the Vedas and Puranas. Victory to the bearer of conch, discus, and mace — the lotus-handed one who brings joy to devotees. |
| 3 | जय जय जय जय श्री मधुसूदन। जय जय जय श्री दैत्यनाशन॥ जय जय जय जय श्री सुरभंजन। जय जय जय जय श्री जनरंजन॥ | Jai Jai Jai Jai Shri Madhusudan. Jai Jai Jai Shri Daityanashan. Jai Jai Jai Jai Shri Surabhanjan. Jai Jai Jai Jai Shri Janranjan. | Victory to Madhusudan (slayer of the demon Madhu). Victory to the destroyer of demons. Victory to the one who protects the gods. Victory to the delight of all people. |
| 4 | जय वामन बलि तीन पग मापे। जय नृसिंह प्रह्लाद दुख काटे॥ जय श्री रामचंद्र रघुराई। जय जय कृष्ण गोपाल कन्हाई॥ | Jai Vaman Bali Teen Pag Mape. Jai Nrisingh Prahlad Dukh Kate. Jai Shri Ramchandra Raghurai. Jai Jai Krishna Gopal Kanhai. | Victory to Vamana who measured three worlds in three steps from demon-king Bali. Victory to Narasimha who cut Prahlad's suffering. Victory to Ramachandra Raghurai and to Krishna Gopal Kanhaiya. |
| 5 | जय परशुराम जमदग्नि नंदन। जय जय बुद्ध धर्म प्रवर्तन॥ जय कल्की अवतार भविष्यन। जय जय मत्स्य कच्छप रूपन॥ | Jai Parashurama Jamadagni Nandan. Jai Jai Buddh Dharm Pravartan. Jai Kalki Avatar Bhavishyan. Jai Jai Matsya Kachhhap Roopan. | Victory to Parashurama, son of Jamadagni. Victory to Buddha who propagated dharma. Victory to Kalki, the future avatar. Victory to the Fish and Tortoise forms. |
| 6 | भक्तन की रक्षा करो भगवाना। संतन को तुम मुक्ति दो दाना॥ पतित पावन तुम दीनदयाला। संकट हरो प्रभु दयावाला॥ | Bhaktan Ki Raksha Karo Bhagawana. Santan Ko Tum Mukti Do Dana. Patit Pavan Tum Deen Dayala. Sankat Haro Prabhu Dayavala. | Protect your devotees, O Lord. Grant liberation to the saints. You purify the fallen — merciful to the humble. Remove all crises, O compassionate Lord. |
| 7 | तुमहिं जान लख सकते सारे। करम करत हैं जन तुम्हारे॥ तुम हो स्वामी तुम गोपाला। दास की रक्षा करो दयाला॥ | Tumhin Jaan Lakh Sakte Sare. Karam Karat Hain Jan Tumhare. Tum Ho Swami Tum Gopala. Das Ki Raksha Karo Dayala. | All can perceive and know you — your devotees act under your guidance. You are the Master, you are Gopala. O compassionate one, protect your servant. |
| 8 | श्री विष्णु यही विनती हमारी। सब संकट से करो रखवारी॥ जो नित पाठ करे मन लाई। जय नारायण नारायण सहाई॥ | Shri Vishnu Yahi Vinati Hamari. Sab Sankat Se Karo Rakhwari. Jo Nit Paath Kare Man Layi. Jai Narayan Narayan Sahai. | O Shri Vishnu, this is our prayer — protect us from all crises. Whoever reads this daily with devotion — victory to Narayana; may Narayana be their helper. |
Closing Doha
श्री विष्णु के जो दास हैं, करें नित्य आराध। होत सिद्धि सब काम की, मिटे जन्म का बाध॥
Shri Vishnu Ke Jo Das Hain, Karen Nitya Araadh. Hot Siddhi Sab Kaam Ki, Mite Janam Ka Baadh.
Meaning: Those who are devotees of Shri Vishnu and worship him daily — all their endeavors attain success and the bondage of birth and death is removed.
Benefits of Reciting Vishnu Chalisa
- 1Remedy for Jupiter afflictions
- 2Recited on Ekadashi for liberation
- 3Attracts wisdom and protection
When to Recite Vishnu Chalisa
- ⏰Thursday mornings — Jupiter's day
- ⏰Ekadashi (11th lunar day)
- ⏰During Jupiter Mahadasha
History and Origin of Vishnu Chalisa
Vishnu Chalisa praises Lord Vishnu as the preserver of creation, covering his ten principal avatars (Dashavatar): Matsya (fish), Kurma (tortoise), Varaha (boar), Narasimha (man-lion), Vamana (dwarf), Parashurama, Rama, Krishna, Buddha, and Kalki. Each avatar appeared at a specific moment when creation faced an existential threat, and Vishnu took form to restore Dharma.
How to Recite Vishnu Chalisa — Correct Practice
Vishnu Chalisa is recited on Thursdays and on Ekadashi (the 11th lunar day of each fortnight). The Ekadashi connection is significant — fasting on Ekadashi while reciting Vishnu prayers is one of the most powerful practices in Vaishnavism for spiritual purification and liberation.
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Vishnu Chalisa as a Vedic Astrology Remedy
In Vedic astrology, Vishnu is associated with Jupiter (Guru or Brihaspati). Jupiter rules wisdom, children, higher education, and spiritual growth. When Jupiter is afflicted by Rahu (creating Guru Chandal Yoga) or Saturn, Vishnu worship is the classical prescription. Vishnu Chalisa recitation on Thursdays is specifically recommended for those with Jupiter in the 6th, 8th, or 12th house.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Thursdays and Ekadashi (11th lunar day) are the best times. For Jupiter remedy, recite daily during Jupiter Mahadasha or when facing Jupiter affliction results.
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