Goraksh Chalisa - श्री गोरक्ष चालीसा Lyrics, Meaning & Benefits

Goraksh Chalisa Lyrics (हिंदी में)

दोहा

गणपति गिरिजा पुत्र को, सिमरूँ बारम्बार।
हाथ जोड़ विनती करूँ, शारद नाम अधार॥

चौपाई

जय जय जय गोरख अविनाशी, कृपा करो गुरुदेव प्रकाशी।
जय जय जय गोरख गुणज्ञानी, इच्छा रूप योगी वरदानी॥

अलख निरंजन तुम्हरो नामा, सदा करो भक्तन हित कामा।
नाम तुम्हारा जो कोई गावे, जन्म जन्म के दुःख नशावे॥

जो कोई गोरक्ष नाम सुनावे, भूत पिशाच निकट नहीं आवे।
ज्ञान तुम्हारा योग से पावे, रूप तुम्हार लख्या ना जावे॥

निराकार तुम हो निर्वाणी, महिमा तुम्हरी वेद बखानी।
घट घट के तुम अन्तर्यामी, सिद्ध चौरासी करें प्रणामी॥

भस्म अङ्ग गले नाद विराजे, जटा सीस अति सुन्दर साजे।
तुम बिन देव और नहीं दूजा, देव मुनी जन करते पूजा॥

चिदानन्द सन्तन हितकारी, मङ्गल करे अमङ्गल हारी।
पूरण ब्रह्म सकल घट वासी, गोरक्षनाथ सकल प्रकासी॥

गोरक्ष गोरक्ष जो कोई ध्यावे, ब्रह्म रूप के दर्शन पावे।
शङ्कर रूप धर डमरू बाजे, कानन कुण्डल सुन्दर साजे॥

नित्यानन्द है नाम तुम्हारा, असुर मार भक्तन रखवारा।
अति विशाल है रूप तुम्हारा, सुर नर मुनि जन पावं न पारा॥

दीन बन्धु दीनन हितकारी, हरो पाप हम शरण तुम्हारी।
योग युक्ति में हो प्रकाशा, सदा करो सन्तन तन वासा॥

प्रातःकाल ले नाम तुम्हारा, सिद्धि बढ़े अरु योग प्रचारा।
हठ हठ हठ गोरक्ष हठीले, मार मार वैरी के कीले॥

चल चल चल गोरक्ष विकराला, दुश्मन मान करो बेहाला।
जय जय जय गोरक्ष अविनासी, अपने जन की हरो चौरासी॥

अचल अगम हैं गोरक्ष योगी, सिद्धि देवो हरो रस भोगी।
काटो मार्ग यम की तुम आई, तुम बिन मेरा कौन सहाई॥

अजर अमर है तुम्हरो देहा, सनकादिक सब जोहहिं नेहा।
कोटि न रवि सम तेज तुम्हारा, है प्रसिद्ध जगत उजियारा॥

योगी लखें तुम्हारी माया, पार ब्रह्म से ध्यान लगाया।
ध्यान तुम्हारा जो कोई लावे, अष्ट सिद्धि नव निधि घर पावे॥

शिव गोरक्ष है नाम तुम्हारा, पापी दुष्ट अधम को तारा।
अगम अगोचर निर्भय नाथा, सदा रहो सन्तन के साथा॥

शङ्कर रूप अवतार तुम्हारा, गोपीचन्द भर्तृहरि को तारा।
सुन लीजो गुरु अरज हमारी, कृपा सिन्धु योगी ब्रह्मचारी॥

पूर्ण आस दास की कीजे, सेवक जान ज्ञान को दीजे।
पतित पावन अधम अधारा, तिनके हेतु तुम लेत अवतारा॥

अलख निरंजन नाम तुम्हारा, अगम पंथ जिन योग प्रचारा।
जय जय जय गोरक्ष भगवाना, सदा करो भक्तन कल्याना॥

जय जय जय गोरक्ष अविनाशी, सेवा करें सिद्ध चौरासी।
जो पढ़ही गोरक्ष चालीसा, होय सिद्ध साक्षी जगदीशा॥

बारह पाठ पढ़े नित्य जोई, मनोकामना पूरण होई।
और श्रद्धा से रोट चढ़ावे, हाथ जोड़कर ध्यान लगावे॥

दोहा

सुने सुनावे प्रेमवश, पूजे अपने हाथ।
मन इच्छा सब कामना, पूरे गोरक्षनाथ॥
अगम अगोचर नाथ तुम, पारब्रह्म अवतार।
कानन कुण्डल सिर जटा, अंग विभूति अपार॥
सिद्ध पुरुष योगेश्वरों, दो मुझको उपदेश।
हर समय सेवा करूँ, सुबह शाम आदेश॥

Goraksh Chalisa - Transliteration (English)

Doha

Ganapati Girija Putra Ko, Simarun Barambara.
Haath Jod Vinti Karun, Sharad Naam Adhar.

Chaupai

Jai Jai Jai Gorakh Avinashi, Kripa Karo Gurudev Prakashi.
Jai Jai Jai Gorakh Gungyaani, Ichchha Roop Yogi Vardaani.

Alakh Niranjan Tumharo Naama, Sada Karo Bhaktan Hit Kaama.
Naam Tumhara Jo Koi Gaave, Janm Janm Ke Dukh Nashaave.

Jo Koi Goraks Naam Sunaave, Bhoot Pishaach Nikat Nahin Aawe.
Gyaan Tumhara Yog Se Paave, Roop Tumhar Lakhya Na Jaave.

Niraakar Tum Ho Nirvaani, Mahima Tumhri Ved Bakhaani.
Ghat Ghat Ke Tum Antaryaami, Siddh Chaurasi Karen Pranaami.

Bhasm Ang Gale Naad Viraaje, Jata Sees Ati Sundar Saaje.
Tum Bin Dev Aur Nahin Dooja, Dev Muni Jan Karte Pooja.

Chidanand Santan Hitkari, Mangal Kare Amangal Haari.
Pooran Brahm Sakal Ghat Vaasi, Gorakshnath Sakal Prakaasi.

Goraks Goraks Jo Koi Dhyaave, Brahm Roop Ke Darshan Paave.
Shankar Roop Dhar Damru Baaje, Kaanan Kundal Sundar Saaje.

Nityanand Hai Naam Tumhara, Asur Maar Bhaktan Rakhwaara.
Ati Vishal Hai Roop Tumhara, Sur Nar Muni Jan Pavan Na Paara.

Deen Bandhu Deenan Hitkari, Haro Paap Ham Sharan Tumhari.
Yog Yukti Mein Ho Prakaasha, Sada Karo Santan Tan Vaasa.

Praatahkaal Le Naam Tumhara, Siddhi Badhe Aru Yog Prachaara.
Hath Hath Hath Goraks Hathile, Maar Maar Vairi Ke Kile.

Chal Chal Chal Goraks Vikaraala, Dushman Maan Karo Behaala.
Jai Jai Jai Goraks Avinaasi, Apne Jan Ki Haro Chaurasi.

Achal Agam Hain Goraks Yogi, Siddhi Devo Haro Ras Bhogi.
Kaato Maarg Yam Ki Tum Aayi, Tum Bin Mera Kaun Sahai.

Ajar Amar Hai Tumhro Deha, Sanakaadik Sab Johhin Neha.
Koti Na Ravi Sam Tej Tumhaara, Hai Prasiddh Jagat Ujiyaara.

Yogi Lakhen Tumhari Maaya, Paar Brahm Se Dhyaan Lagaaya.
Dhyaan Tumhara Jo Koi Laave, Asht Siddhi Nav Nidhi Ghar Paave.

Shiv Goraks Hai Naam Tumhara, Paapi Dusht Adham Ko Taara.
Agam Agochar Nirbhay Naatha, Sada Raho Santan Ke Saatha.

Shankar Roop Avtaar Tumhara, Gopichand Bhartrihari Ko Taara.
Sun Leejo Guru Araj Hamari, Kripa Sindhu Yogi Brahmachari.

Pooran Aas Das Ki Keeje, Sewak Jaan Gyaan Ko Deeje.
Patit Paavan Adham Adhaara, Tinke Hetu Tum Let Avtaara.

Alakh Niranjan Naam Tumhara, Agam Panth Jin Yog Prachaara.
Jai Jai Jai Goraks Bhagwaana, Sada Karo Bhaktan Kalyaana.

Jai Jai Jai Goraks Avinaashi, Seva Karen Siddh Chaurasi.
Jo Padahi Goraks Chaalisa, Hoy Siddh Saakshi Jagadeesa.

Baarah Paath Padhe Nitya Joi, Manokaamna Pooran Hoi.
Aur Shraddha Se Rot Chadhaave, Haath Jodkar Dhyaan Lagaave.

Doha

Sune Sunaave Premvash, Pooje Apne Haath.
Man Ichchha Sab Kaamna, Poore Gorakshnath.
Agam Agochar Naath Tum, Paarbrahm Avtaar.
Kaanan Kundal Sir Jata, Ang Vibhooti Apaar.
Siddh Purush Yogeshwaro, Do Mujhko Upadesh.
Har Samay Seva Karun, Subah Shaam Aadesh.

Meaning & Significance

The Goraksh Chalisa is the principal forty-verse devotional hymn of the Nath Sampradaya, composed in praise of Guru Gorakhnath. The chalisa opens with a doha invoking Ganesha (son of Girija, i.e., Parvati) and Saraswati before proceeding to extol the greatness of the saint-yogi. The verses describe Gorakhnath's divine attributes: his formless, imperishable nature (Alakh Niranjan), his mastery of yoga and knowledge, his Shiva-like appearance with ash-smeared body, matted locks, and earrings, and his role as guardian of devotees. The text explicitly equates him with Shankar (Shiva) and credits him with liberating the kings Gopichand and Bhartrihari. The concluding verses promise that twelve daily readings of the chalisa will fulfil all desires, and that sincere worship accompanied by the offering of a roti (unleavened bread) brings the direct grace of the Nath. This chalisa is enshrined and maintained by the Gorakhnath Mandir, Gorakhpur, the principal temple and seat of the Nath tradition.

About Gorakhnath

Guru Gorakhnath (Goraksha Nath) was the most celebrated teacher of the Nath Sampradaya, a yogic and Shaiva tradition of northern India. He is believed to have lived between the ninth and twelfth centuries CE, though devotees regard him as eternal. A disciple of Matsyendranath, Gorakhnath systematised Hatha Yoga and composed foundational texts including the Goraksha Shataka. He is regarded as an avatar of Shiva and is worshipped as both a saint and a deity across UP, Bihar, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Nepal. The city of Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh is named after him; the Gorakhnath Mandir there remains the living heart of the Nath tradition and a major pilgrimage centre. His teachings centre on the liberation of the self through yoga, inner transformation, and the realisation that the divine resides within every individual.

Benefits of Reciting the Goraksh Chalisa

• Twelve daily recitations of the Goraksh Chalisa are traditionally said to fulfil heartfelt desires (manokaamna pooarn hoi), as stated in the chalisa itself.
• Chanting the name and chalisa of Gorakhnath is believed to offer protection from negative energies, as the text declares that evil spirits cannot approach the devotee who utters the saint's name.
• Regular recitation is associated with progress in yogic practice, inner clarity, and the attainment of the eight siddhis (supernatural powers) and nine nidhis (cosmic treasures).
• Devotees in the Nath tradition recite the chalisa at dawn as part of their daily sadhana, seeking the guru's guidance on the path of realisation.
• The chalisa deepens awareness of the Nath tradition's teachings on non-dualism, the formless Brahman, and the transformative power of yoga and meditation.

How to Recite (Vidhi)

1. Rise before dawn, bathe, and seat yourself on a clean mat or asan, preferably facing north or east.
2. Light a lamp and incense before a picture or idol of Guru Gorakhnath. Offer a roti (as the chalisa recommends) if observing a formal vow.
3. Begin with the doha invoking Ganesha and Saraswati, then proceed through the chaupai verses with focused attention.
4. For the twelve-reading daily practice, complete twelve full recitations consecutively or at intervals during the day.
5. Conclude with the closing dohas and a bow to the guru, followed by a brief meditation on the formless Alakh Niranjan.
6. Offer any flower, fruit, or roti as prasad and distribute it among household members.

Best Day & Time to Recite

Early morning at dawn (Brahma Muhurta) is the most auspicious time for reciting the Goraksh Chalisa, in keeping with the Nath tradition's emphasis on sunrise sadhana. Monday is considered especially favourable, as it is the day of Shiva and Gorakhnath is revered as Shiva's avatar. The Nath Sampradaya also marks Makar Sankranti and Shivaratri as the highest occasions for extended Gorakhnath worship. Guru Purnima (full moon of Ashadha) is observed as a day of tribute to the guru lineage, making it an ideal occasion for the full twelve-reading vow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Guru Gorakhnath and what is the Nath Sampradaya?

Guru Gorakhnath was the founding teacher of the Nath Sampradaya, a Shaiva yogic tradition emphasising Hatha Yoga, meditation, and the direct realisation of the divine within the body. He is considered an avatar of Shiva and is credited with authoring foundational yogic texts. The Nath tradition spread across northern India, Nepal, and beyond, and its main seat is the Gorakhnath Mandir in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.

Why is Gorakhnath addressed as Alakh Niranjan in the chalisa?

Alakh Niranjan is a central epithet in the Nath tradition, meaning the Invisible and Uncontaminated - a reference to the formless, attributeless absolute reality (Para Brahman). Nath yogis greet one another with the call Alakh Niranjan as an affirmation of the omnipresent divine. Addressing Gorakhnath by this name emphasises his identity with the supreme, eternal consciousness rather than limiting him to a personal deity form.

What is the significance of the roti offering mentioned in the chalisa?

The chalisa specifically states that a devotee who offers a roti (plain unleavened bread) with faith while reciting the hymn will have his prayers fulfilled. This practice reflects the Nath tradition's emphasis on simplicity and accessibility in worship. Gorakhnath himself is associated with the lives of ordinary people - farmers, weavers, and ascetics - and the roti offering symbolises the offering of one's daily sustenance and labour to the guru with complete surrender.