Jhulelal Chalisa - श्री झूलेलाल चालीसा Lyrics, Meaning & Benefits
Jhulelal Chalisa Lyrics (हिंदी में)
॥ दोहा ॥
जय जय जल देवता, जय ज्योति स्वरूप।
अमर उडेरो लाल जय, झुलेलाल अनूप॥
॥ चौपाई ॥
रतनलाल रतनाणी नंदन। जयति देवकी सुत जग वंदन॥
दरियाशाह वरुण अवतारी। जय जय लाल साईं सुखकारी॥
जय जय होय धर्म की भीरा। जिन्दा पीर हरे जन पीरा॥
संवत दस सौ सात मंझरा। चैत्र शुक्ल द्वितिया भगऊ वारा॥4॥
ग्राम नसरपुर सिंध प्रदेशा। प्रभु अवतरे हरे जन कलेशा॥
सिन्धु वीर ठट्ठा राजधानी। मिरखशाह नऊप अति अभिमानी॥
कपटी कुटिल क्रूर कूविचारी। यवन मलिन मन अत्याचारी॥
धर्मान्तरण करे सब केरा। दुखी हुए जन कष्ट घनेरा॥8॥
पिटवाया हाकिम ढिंढोरा। हो इस्लाम धर्म चाहुँओरा॥
सिन्धी प्रजा बहुत घबराई। इष्ट देव को टेर लगाई॥
वरुण देव पूजे बहुंभाती। बिन जल अन्न गए दिन राती॥
सिन्धी तीर सब दिन चालीसा। घर घर ध्यान लगाये ईशा॥12॥
गरज उठा नद सिन्धु सहसा। चारो और उठा नव हरषा॥
वरुणदेव ने सुनी पुकारा। प्रकटे वरुण मीन असवारा॥
दिव्य पुरुष जल ब्रह्मा स्वरुपा। कर पुष्तक नवरूप अनूपा॥
हर्षित हुए सकल नर नारी। वरुणदेव की महिमा न्यारी॥16॥
जय जय कार उठी चाहुँओरा। गई रात आने को भौंरा॥
मिरखशाह नऊप अत्याचारी। नष्ट करूँगा शक्ति सारी॥
दूर अधर्म, हरण भू भारा। शीघ्र नसरपुर में अवतारा॥
रतनराय रातनाणी आँगन। खेलूँगा, आऊँगा शिशु बन॥20॥
रतनराय घर खुशी आई। झुलेलाल अवतारे सब देय बधाई॥
घर घर मंगल गीत सुहाए। झुलेलाल हरन दुःख आए॥
मिरखशाह तक चर्चा आई। भेजा मंत्री क्रोध अधिकाई॥
मंत्री ने जब बाल निहारा। धीरज गया हृदय का सारा॥24॥
देखि मंत्री साईं की लीला। अधिक विचित्र विमोहन शीला॥
बालक धीखा युवा सेनानी। देखा मंत्री बुद्धि चाकरानी॥
योद्धा रूप दिखे भगवाना। मंत्री हुआ विगत अभिमाना॥
झुलेलाल दिया आदेशा। जा तव नऊपति कहो संदेशा॥28॥
मिरखशाह नऊप तजे गुमाना। हिन्दू मुस्लिम एक समाना॥
बंद करो नित्य अत्याचारा। त्यागो धर्मान्तरण विचारा॥
लेकिन मिरखशाह अभिमानी। वरुणदेव की बात न मानी॥
एक दिवस हो अश्व सवारा। झुलेलाल गए दरबारा॥32॥
मिरखशाह नऊप ने आज्ञा दी। झुलेलाल बनाओ बन्दी॥
किया स्वरुप वरुण का धारण। चारो और हुआ जल प्लावन॥
दरबारी डूबे उतराये। नऊप के होश ठिकाने आये॥
नऊप तब पड़ा चरण में आई। जय जय धन्य जय साईं॥36॥
वापिस लिया नऊपति आदेशा। दूर दूर सब जन क्लेशा॥
संवत दस सौ बीस मंझारी। भाद्र शुक्ल चौदस शुभकारी॥
भक्तो की हर आधी व्याधि। जल में ली जलदेव समाधि॥
जो जन धरे आज भी ध्याना। उनका वरुण करे कल्याणा॥40॥
॥ दोहा ॥
चालीसा चालीस दिन पाठ करे जो कोय।
पावे मनवांछित फल अरु जीवन सुखमय होय॥
॥ ॐ श्री वरुणाय नमः ॥
Jhulelal Chalisa - Transliteration (English)
|| Doha ||
Jai Jai Jal Devta, Jai Jyoti Swaroop.
Amar Udero Lal Jai, Jhulelal Anoop.
|| Chaupai ||
Ratanlal Ratnani Nandan. Jayati Devki Sut Jag Vandan.
Dariyashah Varun Avatari. Jai Jai Lal Sai Sukhkari.
Jai Jai Hoy Dharm Ki Bheera. Jinda Peer Hare Jan Peera.
Samvat Das Sau Saat Manjhara. Chaitra Shukla Dwitiya Bhagau Wara. ||4||
Gram Nasarpur Sindh Pradesh. Prabhu Avtare Hare Jan Kalesh.
Sindhu Veer Thatha Rajdhani. Mirkhshah Nauup Ati Abhimani.
Kapati Kutil Krur Kuvichari. Yavan Malin Man Atyachari.
Dharmantaran Kare Sab Kera. Dukhi Huye Jan Kasht Ghanera. ||8||
Pitvaya Hakim Dhandhora. Ho Islam Dharm Chahuanora.
Sindhi Praja Bahut Ghabrai. Isht Dev Ko Ter Lagai.
Varun Dev Puje Bahumbhati. Bin Jal Ann Gaye Din Rati.
Sindhi Teer Sab Din Chalisa. Ghar Ghar Dhyan Lagaye Esha. ||12||
Garaj Utha Nad Sindhu Sahsa. Charo Aur Utha Nav Harsha.
Varundev Ne Suni Pukara. Prakate Varun Meen Aswara.
Divya Purush Jal Brahma Swaroopa. Kar Pustak Navroop Anoopa.
Harshit Huye Sakal Nar Nari. Varundev Ki Mahima Nyari. ||16||
Jai Jai Kar Uthi Chahuanora. Gai Raat Aane Ko Bhaunra.
Mirkhshah Nauup Atyachari. Nasht Karunga Shakti Saari.
Door Adharm Haran Bhu Bhara. Sheeghr Nasarpur Mein Avtara.
Ratanray Ratanani Aangan. Khelunga Aaunga Shishu Ban. ||20||
Ratanray Ghar Khushi Aayi. Jhulelal Avtare Sab Dey Badhai.
Ghar Ghar Mangal Geet Suhaye. Jhulelal Haran Dukh Aaye.
Mirkhshah Tak Charcha Aayi. Bheja Mantri Krodh Adhikai.
Mantri Ne Jab Bal Nihara. Dheeraj Gaya Hriday Ka Saara. ||24||
Dekhi Mantri Sai Ki Leela. Adhik Vichitra Vimohan Sheela.
Balak Dheekha Yuva Senani. Dekha Mantri Buddhi Chakrani.
Yoddha Roop Dikhe Bhagwana. Mantri Hua Vigat Abhimana.
Jhulelal Diya Adesha. Ja Tav Nauupati Kaho Sandesha. ||28||
Mirkhshah Nauup Taje Gumana. Hindu Muslim Ek Samana.
Band Karo Nitya Atyachara. Tyago Dharmantaran Vichara.
Lekin Mirkhshah Abhimani. Varundev Ki Baat Na Mani.
Ek Diwas Ho Ashwa Savara. Jhulelal Gaye Darbara. ||32||
Mirkhshah Nauup Ne Aagya Di. Jhulelal Banao Bandi.
Kiya Swaroop Varun Ka Dharan. Charo Aur Hua Jal Plavan.
Darbari Doobe Utraraye. Nauup Ke Hosh Thikane Aaye.
Nauup Tab Pada Charan Mein Aayi. Jai Jai Dhanya Jai Sai. ||36||
Vapis Liya Nauupati Adesha. Door Door Sab Jan Klesha.
Samvat Das Sau Bees Manjhari. Bhadra Shukla Chaudas Shubhkari.
Bhakto Ki Har Aadhi Vyadhi. Jal Mein Li Jaldev Samadhi.
Jo Jan Dhare Aaj Bhi Dhyan. Unka Varun Kare Kalyan. ||40||
|| Doha ||
Chalisa Chalis Din Path Kare Jo Koi.
Pave Manvanchhit Fal Aru Jeevan Sukhmaya Hoye.
|| Om Shri Varunay Namah ||
Meaning & Significance
The Jhulelal Chalisa narrates, in forty devotional verses, the divine incarnation of Lord Jhulelal as an avatar of Varuna, the Vedic lord of cosmic waters. The opening doha salutes him as Jal Devta (the deity of water) and Jyoti Swaroop (the form of divine light). The chaupai section identifies him as the son of Ratanlal Ratnani of Nasarpur village in the Sindh region, born in Samvat 1007 on the second bright lunar day of Chaitra. The verses trace how the Sindhi community suffered under the tyrannical ruler Mirkhshah who attempted forced conversion, how forty days of intense prayer at the river Sindhu brought the divine response, and how Jhulelal confronted and humbled the king. The concluding doha promises that forty consecutive days of recitation will fulfil the devotee's heartfelt wishes and bring happiness throughout life.
About Jhulelal
Jhulelal is the principal Ishta Dev (chosen deity) of the Hindu Sindhi community, revered as an avatar of Varuna, the ancient Vedic deity of water and cosmic order. According to tradition, he was born around the tenth or eleventh century CE in Nasarpur in the Sindh region (present-day Pakistan) to Ratanlal Ratnani and his wife Devki, in answer to the community's collective prayers against religious persecution. He is also known as Dariyalal (Lord of the River), Udero Lal, Jinda Pir, and Lal Sai. Jhulelal is depicted riding a palla fish or a white horse, holding a holy scripture, and radiating divine light. His legacy is one of courage against oppression, communal harmony, and reverence for water as a life-giving sacred element. His birthday is celebrated as Cheti Chand, the Sindhi New Year, by Sindhi communities worldwide.
Benefits of Reciting the Jhulelal Chalisa
- Reciting the chalisa for forty consecutive days is traditionally associated with fulfilment of sincere wishes and a life filled with peace and prosperity.
- The chalisa strengthens devotion and connection to Jhulelal, invoking his protection for families, especially those crossing water or undertaking journeys.
- Daily recitation is believed to remove obstacles and dispel sorrow, honouring Jhulelal's role as Jinda Pir, the living saint who alleviates suffering.
- The verses serve as a narrative reminder of communal resilience, the power of collective prayer, and the triumph of dharma over oppression.
- Chanting on Cheti Chand (Sindhi New Year) is considered especially meritorious, connecting devotees to the Sindhi community across the world.
How to Recite (Vidhi)
- Begin after bathing in the morning, wearing clean attire and facing east or towards a water body if possible.
- Set up a small altar with a picture or idol of Lord Jhulelal, a water vessel representing his water-deity nature, a lamp, and incense.
- Recite the opening doha with focus on its meaning, then proceed through the forty chaupai verses steadily and reverently.
- Chant the concluding doha and the mantra Om Shri Varunay Namah three times before ending the session.
- Offer water, flowers, or a garland to the deity's image as a mark of reverence.
- For the forty-day vow, recite at the same time each day and maintain purity of thought and conduct throughout the period.
Best Day & Time to Recite
The most auspicious occasion for reciting the Jhulelal Chalisa is Cheti Chand, the second bright lunar day of Chaitra (March-April), which marks both the Sindhi New Year and Jhulelal Jayanti. Thursday is widely regarded as the most favourable weekday for Jhulelal worship. Morning time at sunrise, after a purifying bath, is the traditional hour for recitation. Devotees observing the forty-day Chalisa vow typically begin on Cheti Chand or any auspicious day such as Purnima (full moon).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jhulelal and which community worships him?
Jhulelal is the foremost deity of the Hindu Sindhi community, regarded as a human avatar of Varuna, the Vedic lord of water. He was born in Nasarpur, Sindh, and his life story centres on protecting the Sindhi people from forced religious conversion by the ruler Mirkhshah. Today, Sindhi communities across India and the diaspora celebrate his birthday as Cheti Chand and revere him as their communal protector and guide.
What does Cheti Chand signify?
Cheti Chand falls on the second day of the bright fortnight of the Hindu month of Chaitra, coinciding with Jhulelal Jayanti. It marks the Sindhi New Year and is the most important festival of the Sindhi Hindu calendar. The day is celebrated with processions, prayers at river or sea banks, communal feasts, and extended recitation of the Jhulelal Chalisa and devotional songs.
Why is water central to the worship of Jhulelal?
Jhulelal is an incarnation of Varuna, the ancient deity of oceans, rivers, and cosmic water. His legend holds that he appeared from the surging waves of the river Sindhu in response to prayers offered at the riverside. Worship rituals include offering water, gathering near rivers or the sea, and setting lamps afloat on water. The chalisa opens with the salutation Jai Jal Devta, meaning Victory to the lord of water.
A river of faith flowing through the Sindhi community
Lord Jhulelal is the radiant presiding deity of the Sindhi community, revered as an avatar of Varun Dev, the Vedic lord of waters, who appeared to protect the faithful from oppression and guide them toward righteousness. The Jhulelal Chalisa expresses the deep gratitude and devotion that Sindhi Hindus have carried with them across centuries and across the great displacement of 1947, finding in this sacred hymn a portable homeland of faith. The forty verses celebrate his birth on the banks of the Indus, his miracles upon the river, and his eternal promise of protection to those who call upon him sincerely.
Cheti Chand, the Sindhi New Year celebrated on the first day of Chaitra (typically March or April), is the most auspicious occasion for reciting this chalisa in community gatherings called Chaliha fasts and celebrations. Throughout the forty days of Chaliha Sahib - a vow observed by many devotees - the chalisa is recited daily as an act of loving surrender. Devotees believe that Jhulelal's grace brings harmony in family life, protection on journeys across water, and the courage to remain rooted in one's values amid life's turbulent crossings.