Numerous stotras and chalisaas are prevalent in the praise of Lord Shiva, among which two Shiva chalisaas are particularly renowned. Of these, the one beginning with “Jai Ganesh Girija Suvan” is the most popular, while the “Aj Anadi Avigat Alakh in English” published by Gita Press is also read and sung with devotion. Both chalisas offer a beautiful depiction of Lord Shiva’s divine form, his glory and the grace he bestows upon his devotees.
Shri Shiva Chalisa: Aj Anadi Avigat Alakh in English
Doha
Aj Anaadi Avigat Alakh, Akal Atul Avikaar.
Bandau Shiv-Pad-Yug-Kamal Amal Ateev Udaar.1.
Aartiharan Sukhkaran Shubh Bhakti-Mukti-Daatar.
Karau Anugrah Deen Lakhi Apno Virad Vichaar.2.
Paryo Patit Bhavkoop Mahn Sahaj Narak Aagaar.
Sahaj Suhrid Paavan-Patit, Sahajahi Lehu Ubaar.3.
Palak-Palak Aasha Bharyo, Rahyo Subaat Nihaar.
Dharo Turant Swabhavvash, Nek Na Karau Abaar.4.
Chaupai
Jai Shiv Shankar Audhardani.
Jai Giritanaya Matu Bhavani.1.
Sarvottam Yogi Yogeshwar.
Sarvalok-Ishwar-Parameshwar.2.
Sab Ur Prerak Sarvaniyanta.
Upadrashta Bharta Anumanta.3.
Parashakti-Pati Akhil Vishwapati.
Parabrahm ParDhaam Paramgati.4.
Sarvaateet Ananya Sarvagat.
Nijaswaroop Mahima Mein Sthitarat.5.
Angbhooti-Bhooshit Smashanchar.
Bhujangbhooshan Chandramukutdhar.6.
Vrishvahan Nandigananayak.
Akhil Vishwake Bhagya-Vidhayak.7.
Vyaghracharm Paridhaan Manohar.
Reechchharm Odhe Girijavar.8.
Kar Trishool Damaruvar Rajat.
Abhay Varad Mudra Shubh Sajjat.9.
Tanu Karpur-Gaur Ujjwaltam.
Pingal Jatajoot Sir Uttam.10.
Bhaal Tripundra Mundmalaadhar.
Gal Rudraksh-Maal Shobhakar.11.
Vidhi-Hari-Rudra Trividh Vapudhaari.
Bane Srijan-Paalan-Laykaari.12.
Tum Ho Nitya Dayake Sagar.
Ashutosh Anand-Ujagar.13.
Ati Dayalu Bhole Bhandari.
Ag-Jag Sabke Mangalkaari.14.
Sati-Parvatike Praneshwar.
Skand-Ganesh-Janak Shiv Sukhkar.15.
Hari-Har Ek Roop Gunsheela.
Karat Swami-Sevak Ki Leela.16.
Rahate Dou Poojat Pujvavat.
Pooja-Paddhati Sabanhi Sikhavat.17.
Maruti Ban Hari-Seva Keenhi.
Rameshwar Ban Seva Leenhi.18.
Jag-Hit Ghor Halahal Peekar.
Bane Sadashiv Neelkanth Var.19.
Asurasur Shuchi Varad Shubhankar.
Asur Nihanta Prabhu Pralayankar.20.
Namah Shivaya Mantra Panchakshar.
Japat Mitat Sab Klesh Bhayankar.21.
Jo Nar-Naari Ratat Shiv-Shiv Nit.
Tinko Shiv Ati Karat Paramhit.22.
Shri Krishna Tap Keenho Bhaari.
Hvai Prasann Var Diyo Purari.23.
Arjun Sang Lade Kirat Ban.
Diyo Pashupat-Astra Mudit Man.24.
Bhaktanke Sab Kasht Nivare.
De Nij Bhakti Sabanhi Uddhare.25.
Shankhachood Jalandhar Mare.
Daitya Asankhya Pran Har Tare.26.
Andhak Ko Ganapati Pad Deenho.
Shukra Shukrapath Bahar Keenho.27.
Tehi Sanjeevani Vidya Deenhi.
Banasur Ganapati-Gati Keenhi.28.
Ashtamurti Panchanan Chinmay.
Dwadash Jyotirling Jyotirmay.29.
Bhuvan Chaturdash Vyapak Roopa.
Akath Achintya Aseem Anoopa.30.
Kashi Marat Jantu Avaloki.
Det Mukti-Pad Karat Ashoki.31.
Bhakt Bhagirath Ki Ruchi Rakhi.
Jata Basi Ganga Sur Sakhi.32.
Ruru Agastya Upamanyu Gyani.
Rishi Dadhichi Adik Vigyani.33.
Shivrahasya Shivgyan Pracharak.
Shivhin Param Priya Lokoddharak.34.
Inke Shubh Sumiran Te Shankar.
Det Mudit Hvai Ati Durlabh Var.35.
Ati Udaar Karunavarunalay.
Haran Dainya-Daridrya-Dukh-Bhay.36.
Tumharo Bhajan Param Hitkari.
Vipra Shudra Sab Hi Adhikari.37.
Balak Vriddh Naari-Nar Dhyavahin.
Te Alabhya Shivpad Ko Pavahin.38.
Bhedshoonya Tum Sabke Swami.
Sahaj Suhrid Sevak Anugami.39.
Jo Jan Sharan Tumhari Aavat.
Sakal Durit Tatkaal Nashavat.40.
Doha
Vahan Karau Tum Sheelvash, Nij Jan Kau Sab Bhaar.
Ganau Na Agh, Agh-Jaati Kachhu, Sab Vidhi Karau Sambhaar.1.
Tumharo Sheel Swabhav Lakhi, Jo Na Sharan Tav Hoy.
Tehi Sam Kutil Kubuddhi Jan, Nahin Kubhagya Jan Koy.2.
Deen-Heen Ati Malin Mati, Main Agh-Ogh Apaar.
Kripa-Anal Pragatau Turat, Karau Paap Sab Chhaar.3.
Kripa-Sudha Barsay Puni, Sheetal Karo Pavitra.
Rakhau Padkamalani Sada, He Kupatr Ke Mitra.4.
