Parshuram Chalisa – Lord Parshuram Devotional Hymn with Lyrics, Meaning & Benefits
Parshuram Chalisa Lyrics (हिंदी में)
॥दोहा॥
श्री गुरु चरण सरोज छवि,
निज मन मन्दिर धारि।
सुमरि गजानन शारदा,
गहि आशिष त्रिपुरारि॥
बुद्धिहीन जन जानिये,
अवगुणों का भण्डार।
बरणौं परशुराम सुयश,
निज मति के अनुसार॥
॥ चौपाई॥
जय प्रभु परशुराम सुख सागर,
जय मुनीश गुण ज्ञान दिवाकर।
भृगुकुल मुकुट बिकट रणधीरा,
क्षत्रिय तेज मुख संत शरीरा।
जमदग्नी सुत रेणुका जाया,
तेज प्रताप सकल जग छाया।
मास बैसाख सित पच्छ उदारा,
तृतीया पुनर्वसु मनुहारा।
प्रहर प्रथम निशा शीत न घामा,
तिथि प्रदोष ब्यापि सुखधामा।
तब ऋषि कुटीर रुदन शिशु कीन्हा,
रेणुका कोखि जनम हरि लीन्हा।
निज घर उच्च ग्रह छ: ठाढ़े,
मिथुन राशि राहु सुख गाढ़े।
तेज-ज्ञान मिल नर तनु धारा,
जमदग्नी घर ब्रह्म अवतारा।
धरा राम शिशु पावन नामा,
नाम जपत जग लह विश्रामा।
भाल त्रिपुण्ड जटा सिर सुन्दर,
कांधे मुंज जनेउ मनहर।
मंजु मेखला कटि मृगछाला,
रूद्र माला बर वक्ष बिशाला।
पीत बसन सुन्दर तनु सोहें,
कंध तुणीर धनुष मन मोहें।
वेद-पुराण-श्रुति-समृति ज्ञाता,
क्रोध रूप तुम जग विख्याता।
दायें हाथ श्रीपरशु उठावा,
वेद-संहिता बायें सुहावा।
विद्यावान गुण ज्ञान अपारा,
शास्त्र-शस्त्र दोउ पर अधिकारा।
भुवन चारिदस अरू नवखंडा,
चहुं दिशि सुयश प्रताप प्रचंडा।
एक बार गणपतिजी के संगा,
जूझे भृगुकुल कमल पतंगा।
दांत तोड़ रण कीन्ह विरामा,
एक दन्त गणपति भयो नामा।
कार्तवीर्य अर्जुन भूपाला,
सहस्त्रबाहु दुर्जन विकराला।
सुरगऊ लखि जमदग्नी पांही,
रखिहहुं निज घर ठानि मन मांहीं।
मिली न मांगि तब कीन्ह लड़ाई,
भयो पराजित जगत हंसाई।
तन खल हृदय भई रिस गाढ़ी,
रिपुता मुनि सौं अतिसय बाढ़ी।
ऋषिवर रहे ध्यान लवलीना,
तिन्ह पर शक्तिघात नृप कीन्हा।
लगत शक्ति जमदग्नी निपाता,
मनहुँ क्षत्रिकुल बाम विधाता।
पितु-बध मातु-रुदन सुनि भारा,
भा अति क्रोध मन शोक अपारा।
कर गहि तीक्षण परशु कराला,
दुष्ट हनन कीन्हेउ तत्काला।
क्षत्रिय रुधिर पितु तर्पण कीन्हा,
पितु-बध प्रतिशोध सुत लीन्हा।
इक्कीस बार भू क्षत्रिय बिहीनी,
छीन धरा बिप्रन्ह कहँ दीनी।
जुग त्रेता कर चरित सुहाई,
शिव-धनु भंग कीन्ह रघुराई।
गुरु धनु भंजक रिपु करि जाना,
तब समूल नाश ताहि ठाना।
कर जोरि तब राम रघुराई,
विनय कीन्ही पुनि शक्ति दिखाई।
भीष्म द्रोण कर्ण बलवन्ता,
भये शिष्या द्वापर महँ अनन्ता।
शस्त्र विद्या देह सुयश कमाव,
गुरु प्रताप दिगन्त फिरावा।
चारों युग तव महिमा गाई,
सुर मुनि मनुज दनुज समुदाई।
देसी कश्यप सों संपदा भाई,
तप कीन्हा महेन्द्र गिरि जाई।
अब लौं लीन समाधि नाथा,
सकल लोक नावइ नित माथा।
चारों वर्ण एक सम जाना,
समदर्शी प्रभु तुम भगवाना।
ललहिं चारि फल शरण तुम्हारी,
देव दनुज नर भूप भिखारी।
जो यह पढ़े श्री परशु चालीसा,
तिन्ह अनुकूल सदा गौरीसा।
पूर्णेन्दु निसि बासर स्वामी,
बसहु हृदय प्रभु अन्तरयामी।
॥ दोहा ॥
परशुराम को चारू चरित,
मेटत सकल अज्ञान।
शरण पड़े को देत प्रभु,
सदा सुयश सम्मान।
॥ श्लोक ॥
भृगुदेव कुलं भानुं सहस्रबाहुर्मर्दनम्।
रेणुका नयना नंद परशुंवन्दे विप्रधनम्॥
Parshuram Chalisa – Transliteration (English)
|| Doha ||
Shri Guru Charan Saroj Chhavi, Nij Man Mandir Dhari.
Sumari Gajanan Sharda, Gahi Ashish Tripurari.
Buddhihin Jan Janiye, Avgunon Ka Bhandar.
Baranon Parshuram Suyash, Nij Mati Ke Anusar.
|| Chaupai ||
Jay Prabhu Parshuram Sukh Sagar, Jay Munish Gun Gyan Divakar.
Bhrigukul Mukut Bikat Randheera, Kshatriya Tej Mukh Sant Sharira.
Jamadagni Sut Renuka Jaya, Tej Pratap Sakal Jag Chhaya.
Mas Baisakh Sit Pachh Udara, Tritiya Punarvasu Manuhara.
Prahar Pratham Nisha Shit Na Ghama, Tithi Pradosh Byapi Sukhadhama.
Tab Rishi Kutir Rudan Shishu Kinha, Renuka Kokhi Janam Hari linha.
Nij Ghar Uchch Grah Chha: Thadhe, Mithun Rashi Rahu Sukh Gadhe.
Tej-Gyan Mil Nar Tanu Dhara, Jamadagni Ghar Brahm Avatara.
Dhara Ram Shishu Pavan Nama, Nam Japat Jag Lah Vishrama.
Bhal Tripund Jata Sir Sundar, Kandhe Munj Janeu Manahar.
Manju Mekhala Kati Mrigchhala, Rudr Mala Bar Vaksh Bishala.
Pit Basan Sundar Tanu Sohen, Kandh Tunir Dhanush Man Mohen.
Veda-Puran-Shruti-Samriti Gyata, Krodh Roop Tum Jag Vikhyata.
Dayen Hath Shriparashu Uthava, Veda-Sanhita Bayen Suhava.
Vidyavan Gun Gyan Apara, Shastra-Shastra Dou Par Adhikara.
Bhuvan Chardas Aru Navakhanda, Chahun Dishi Suyash Pratap Prchanda.
Ek Bar Ganapatiji Ke Sanga, Jujhe Bhrigukul Kamal Patanga.
Dant Tod Ran Kinha Virama, Ek Dant Ganapati Bhayo Nama.
Kartavirya Arjun Bhupala, Sahastrabahu Durjan Vikrala.
Surgau Lakhi Jamadagni Panhi, Rakhihaun Nij Ghar Thani Man Manhin.
Mili Na Mangi Tab Kinha Ladai, Bhayo Parajit Jagat Hansai.
Tan Khal Hriday Bhai Ris Gadhi, Riputa Muni Saun Atisay Badhi.
Rishivar Rahe Dhyan Lavlina, Tinha Par Shaktighat Nrip Kinha.
Lagat Shakti Jamadagni Nipata, Manahu Kshatrikul Bam Vidhata.
Pitu-Badh Matu-Rudan Suni Bhara, Bha Ati Krodh Man Shok Apara.
Kar Gahi Tikshan Parashu Karala, Dusht Hanan Kinheu Tatkala.
Kshatriya Rudhir Pitu Tarpan Kinha, Pitu-Badh Pratishodh Sut linha.
Ikkis Bar Bhu Kshatriya Bihini, Chhin Dhara Bipranhi Kahan Dini.
Jug Treta Kar Charit Suhai, Shiv-Dhanu Bhang Kinha Raghuraj.
Guru Dhanu Bhanjak Ripu Kari Jana, Tab Samool Nash Tahi Thana.
Kar Jori Tab Ram Raghuraj, Vinay Kinhi Puni Shakti Dikhai.
Bhishm Dron Karn Balavanta, Bhaye Shishya Dvapar Mahan Ananta.
Shastr Vidya Deh Suyash Kamav, Guru Pratap Digant Phirava.
Charon Yug Tav Mahima Gai, Sur Muni Manuj Danuj Samudai.
Desi Kashyap Son Sampada Bhai, Tap Kinha Mahendra Giri Jai.
Ab Laun Lin Samadhi Natha, Sakal Lok Navai Nit Matha.
Charon Varna Ek Sam Jana, Samadarshi Prabhu Tum Bhagvana.
Lalhin Chari Phal Sharan Tumhari, Dev Danuj Nar Bhup Bhikhari.
Jo Yah Padhe Shri Parashu Chalisa, Tinha Anukul Sada Gaurisa.
Purnend Nisi Basar Swami, Basahu Hriday Prabhu Antarayami.
|| Doha ||
Parshuram Ko Charu Charit, Metat Sakal Agyan.
Sharan Pade Ko Det Prabhu, Sada Suyash Samman.
|| Shloka ||
Bhrigudev Kulam Bhanum Sahastrabahu-Mardanam.
Renuka Nayana Nanda Parashum Vande Vipradhanam.
Meaning & Significance
The Parshuram Chalisa opens with traditional invocations to the guru, Ganesha, and Saraswati before describing Parshuram's miraculous birth during the bright third day (Akshaya Tritiya) of Vaishakh under the Punarvasu nakshatra. Verse by verse, it paints the full portrait of this warrior-sage: axe in his right hand, Vedic texts in his left, triple-mark on his forehead, sacred thread on his shoulder, and a deerskin kilt at his waist. The hymn recounts how the arrogant Sahasrabahu Kartavirya stole the sage Jamadagni's divine cow (Kamadhenu), then treacherously killed the sage in meditation. In righteous fury Parshuram avenged his father and cleansed the earth of kshatriya oppressors twenty-one times - an act interpreted as restoring dharmic order rather than simple vengeance. The narrative extends into the Treta Yuga, where he confronts Lord Rama after Rama breaks Shiva's bow, and into the Dvapara Yuga, where he trains Bhishma, Drona, and Karna in archery. The closing verse promises perpetual fame and the grace of Lord Shiva to all who recite this Chalisa.
About Parshuram
Parshuram (परशुराम, axe-wielding Rama) is the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu in the Dashavatara tradition. Unlike most avatars, he is considered a chiranjivi (immortal), still present in deep meditation on Mount Mahendra according to tradition. Son of the sage Jamadagni and the pious Renuka, he was born a Brahmin but mastered the kshatriya arts under Lord Shiva, becoming the personification of warrior-sage unity. He is credited with building the Western Ghats (Konkan coast) by hurling his axe into the sea, reclaiming land for displaced Brahmins - a myth reflected in the sacred geography of Kerala, Goa, and coastal Karnataka, collectively called Parashurama Kshetra. Parshuram also transmitted the highest martial knowledge: he taught the great warriors of the epics, including Bhishma, Drona, Karna, and Kalki (whom he is prophesied to train in the future). The Bhrigupati (Lord of the Bhrigu clan) as he is called, is worshipped primarily on Akshaya Tritiya, the day of his birth, when his temples draw large gatherings of devotees seeking his blessings for strength, courage, and the removal of injustice.
Benefits of Reciting the Parshuram Chalisa
- Regular recitation is believed to kindle courage, mental fortitude, and decisive strength in the devotee.
- The Chalisa is said to dissolve ignorance and reveal the path of dharma in confusing times.
- Students of martial arts, law, governance, or medicine may seek Parshuram's blessings through this hymn for mastery and excellence.
- Devotees facing injustice or legal battles traditionally invoke his warrior energy for protection and righteous victory.
- Reciting the Chalisa on Akshaya Tritiya is believed to bring enduring auspiciousness and blessings that do not diminish over time.
- The hymn concludes by promising that those who take refuge in Parshuram receive ever-lasting honour and fame.
How to Recite (Vidhi)
- Begin with a bath and wear clean, simple clothing - white or saffron is preferred.
- Place an image or picture of Lord Parshuram at the worship space; light a ghee or sesame lamp.
- Offer durva grass, fresh flowers, and sandal paste - Parshuram as a Brahmin-warrior honours both austerity and purity.
- Recite the doha invocations first, then proceed steadily through the chaupais, reflecting on the narrative within.
- Conclude with the final doha and the Sanskrit shloka, then sit in quiet meditation for a few minutes.
- For Akshaya Tritiya observance, many devotees recite the Chalisa at sunrise, then perform a charity (daan) on that day.
Best Day & Time to Recite
Akshaya Tritiya (the bright third day of Vaishakh) is Lord Parshuram's Jayanti and the single most auspicious day for his worship and for reciting this Chalisa. At the beginning of this day the effects are considered inexhaustible (akshaya - imperishable). In the weekly cycle, Tuesday is associated with warrior energy and is favoured for recitation. The brahma muhurta (pre-dawn hours, roughly 4–6 AM) is the ideal time for daily practice, though recitation at sunrise on any day is also very beneficial.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Parshuram considered still alive in Hindu tradition?
Yes. Parshuram is one of the seven chiranjivins - immortal beings who persist across cosmic cycles. According to scriptural tradition, he continues to exist in deep meditation (samadhi) on Mount Mahendra in the Eastern Ghats region of India. He is prophesied to reappear as the guru of Kalki, the tenth and final avatar of Vishnu, at the end of the Kali Yuga, completing his eternal role as the supreme martial teacher and restorer of dharma.
Why did Parshuram fight with Lord Rama in the Ramayana?
When the young Rama broke the ancient bow of Shiva (Pinaka) at Sita's swayamvara in Janakpur, the news reached Parshuram, who had been given the bow's sibling weapon (Vishnu's bow, Sharanga) and regarded the breaking as an act of aggression. He arrived in fury, challenging Rama to string the Vishnu bow. When Rama effortlessly strung it and pointed it at Parshuram, the elder avatar recognized in him the fuller manifestation of Vishnu and graciously surrendered his remaining spiritual merit and power to Rama, withdrawing to his mountain meditation. The episode is a symbolic transfer of divine power from one avatar to the next.
What does it mean that Parshuram cleared the earth of kshatriyas twenty-one times?
Puranic tradition states that after his father's murder by Sahasrabahu Kartavirya's sons, Parshuram cleared the earth of kshatriya kings twenty-one times over - filling five kunds (pools) with the blood he offered in Pitri-tarpan (ancestral water offering). Scholars interpret this not as literal genocide but as a metaphor for the restoration of Vedic social order after a period of kshatriya excess and arrogance - the subjugation of priestly and agricultural classes by military power. His act represents the recalibration of dharma across all four social classes.
Parshuram - the warrior-sage whose hymn honours eternal dharmic vigilance
Among the ten principal avatars of Vishnu, Parshuram stands apart for his austerity-forged warrior nature and his embodiment of the principle that dharma must sometimes be defended with unflinching resolve. The Parshuram Chalisa channels a rasa of steadfast reverence and virya - spiritual courage - inviting the devotee to contemplate a figure who combined the rigour of a brahmin sage with the valour of a kshatriya warrior. Recitation is especially associated with Parshuram Jayanti, which falls on the Shukla Tritiya of Vaishakha (also celebrated as Akshaya Tritiya), a day considered inherently auspicious. Devotees who seek strength of character, relief from injustice, or the blessings needed to uphold ethical duties in difficult circumstances are drawn to this hymn throughout the year.
What distinguishes this Chalisa is its honouring of the axe-bearing Lord's unique place in the cosmic narrative - a figure who never fully departed the world but is believed in tradition to persist into the present age as a chiranjeevi, an immortal. That detail lends the hymn a living quality: one is not only commemorating a past event but addressing a presence understood to be eternal and ever-accessible. The devotional takeaway is one of grounded empowerment - that righteous effort, backed by sincere invocation, finds its echo in the protection of an avatar who understood better than any other that courage and compassion need not be opposed.