Khatu Shyam Chalisa In English: Khatu Shyam, also known as Shyam Baba or Barbarika, is a revered deity in Hinduism, particularly among devotees in Northern India. He is believed to be a manifestation of Lord Krishna and is highly worshipped for his virtues of loyalty, righteousness, and devotion.
Khatu Shyam Chalisa In English
॥ Doha ॥
Shriguru Charanan Dhyan Dhar, Sumir Sachchidanand ।
Shyam Chalisa Bhajat Hoon, Rach Chaupai Chhand ।
॥ Chaupai ॥
Shyam-shyam Bhaji Barambara ।
Sahaj Hi Ho Bhavasagar Para ॥
In Sam Dev Na Dooja Koi ।
Din Dayalu Na Data Hoi ॥
Bhim Suputra Ahilavati Jaya ।
Kahi Bhim Ka Pautra Kahalaya ॥
Yah Sab Katha Kahi Kalpantar ।
Tanik Na Mano Isamen Antar ॥
Barbarik Vishnu Avatara ।
Bhaktan Hetu Manuj Tan Dhara ॥
Basudev Devaki Pyare ।
Jasumati Maiya Nand Dulare ॥
Madhusudan Gopal Murari ।
Vrjakishor Govardhan Dhari ॥
Siyaram Shrihari Gobinda ।
Dinapal Shribal Mukunda ॥
Damodar Ran Chhod Bihari ।
Nath Dwarikadhish Kharari ॥
Radhaballabh Rukmani Kanta ।
Gopi Ballabh Kans Hananta ॥ 10
Manmohan Chit Chor Kahaye ।
Makhan Chori-chari Kar Khaye ॥
Murlidhar Yadupati Ghanshyama ।
Krishn Patit Pavan Abhirama ॥
Mayapati Lakshmipati Isha ।
Purushottam Keshav Jagadisha ॥
Vishwapati Jay Bhuvan Pasara ।
Dinabandhu Bhaktan Rakhavara ॥
Prabhu Ka Bhed Na Koi Paya ।
Shesh Mahesh Thake Muniraya ॥
Narad Sharad Rishi Yogindarar ।
Shyam-shyam Sab Ratat Nirantar ॥
Kavi Kodi Kari Kanan Ginanta ।
Nam Apar Athah Ananta ॥
Har Srishti Har Sug Mein Bhai ।
Ye Avatar Bhakt Sukhdai ॥
Hriday Mahi Kari Dekhu Vichara ।
Shyam Bhaje to Ho Nistara ॥
Kaur Padhavat Ganika Tari ।
Bhilani Ki Bhakti Balihari ॥ 20
Sati Ahilya Gautam Nari ।
Bhi Shrapavash Shila Dulari ॥
Shyam Charan Raj Chit Lai ।
Pahunchi Pati Lok Mein Jahi ॥
Ajamil Aru Sadan Kasai ।
Nam Pratap Param Gati Pai ॥
Jake Shyam Nam Adhara ।
Sukh Lahahi Duhkh Door Ho Sara ॥
Shyam Salovan Hai Ati Sundar ।
Mor Mukut Sir Tan Pitambar ॥
Gale Baijanti Mal Suhai ।
Chhavi Anoop Bhaktan Man Bhai ॥
Shyam-shyam Sumirahu Din-rati ।
Shyam Dupahari Kar Parabhati ॥
Shyam Sarathi Jis Rath Ke ।
Rode Door Hoe Us Path Ke ॥
Shyam Bhakt Na Kahi Par Hara ।
Bhir Pari Tab Shyam Pukara ॥
Rasana Shyam Nam Ras Pi Le ।
Ji Le Shyam Nam Ke Hi Le ॥ 30
Sansari Sukh Bhog Milega ।
Ant Shyam Sukh Yog Milega ॥
Shyam Prabhu Hain Tan Ke Kale ।
Man Ke Gore Bhole-bhale ॥
Shyam Sant Bhaktan Hitakari ।
Rog-dosh Adh Nashe Bhari ॥
Prem Sahit Jab Nam Pukara ।
Bhakt Lagat Shyam Ko Pyara ॥
Khatu Mein Hain Mathuravasi ।
Parabrahm Poorn Avinashi ॥
Sudha Tan Bhari Murali Bajai ।
Chahu Dishi Jahan Suni Pai ॥
Vrddh-bal Jete Nari Nar ।
Mugdh Bhaye Suni Banshi Svar ॥
hadbad Kar Sab Pahunche Jai ।
khatu Mein Jahan Shyam Kanhai ॥
Jisane Shyam Svaroop Nihara ।
Bhav Bhay Se Paya Chhutakara ॥
॥ Doha ॥
Shyam Salone Sanvare, Barbarik Tanudhar ।
Ichchha Poorn Bhakt Ki, Karo Na Lao Bar ॥
॥ Iti Shri Khatu Shyam Chalisa ॥
Khatu Shyam (Shyam Baba) Characteristics:
- Loyalty and Sacrifice: Khatu Shyam is known for his unwavering loyalty and sacrifice. In Hindu mythology, he is the son of Ghatotkacha (a warrior in the Mahabharata) and Kamdeva's daughter, Maurvi. His loyalty to the Pandavas led him to offer his own head as a sacrifice during the Mahabharata war.
- Divine Virtues: Shyam Baba is revered for his divine qualities such as compassion, righteousness, and protection of devotees.
- Protector and Healer: Devotees believe that Khatu Shyam is a protector and healer, providing solace and relief to those in distress.
- Devotional Connection: His devotees often consider him a friend and guide, turning to him in times of need and seeking his blessings for various aspects of life, including health, prosperity, and spiritual growth.
Advantages of Reading Khatu Shyam Chalisa:
How to Benefit from Khatu Shyam Chalisa:
- Devotees often recite the Khatu Shyam Chalisa daily, especially during auspicious occasions or on Thursdays, considered particularly sacred to Shyam Baba.
- It is recommended to recite the Chalisa with sincerity, focus, and understanding of its meaning for maximum benefit.
- Some devotees may choose to recite a specific number of times (e.g., 11, 21, or 108) as a form of discipline and devotion.
