Two Shiv Chalisa in English are mainly chanted by devotees. The Shiv Chalisa beginning with “Jai Ganesh Girija Suvan” is extremely famous, and is read and sung with devotion by most Shiva devotees. Meanwhile, the one published by the Gita Press The Shiva Chalisa beginning with “Aj Anadi Avigat Alakh” is also available. Both Shiva Chalisa texts beautifully describe the glory, form and grace of Lord Shiva.
Shri Shiv Chalisa in English Lyrics
Doha
Jai Ganesh Girija Suvan, Mangal Mool Sujaan,
Kahat Ayodhyadas Tum, Dehu Abhay Vardan.
Chaupai
Jai Girija Pati Deen Dayala,
Sada Karat Santan Pratipala.
Bhaal Chandrama Sohat Neeke,
Kaanan Kundal Naagphani Ke.
Ang Gaur Shir Gang Bahaye,
Mundmaal Tan Kshaar Lagaye.
Vastra Khaal Baaghambar Sohe,
Chhavi Ko Dekhi Naag Man Mohe.
Maina Matu Ki Have Dulari,
Baam Ang Sohat Chhavi Nyari.
Kar Trishool Sohat Chhavi Bhaari,
Karat Sada Shatrun Kshaykari.
Nandi Ganesh Sohai Tahan Kaise,
Sagar Madhya Kamal Hain Jaise.
Kartik Shyam Aur Ganrau,
Ya Chhavi Ko Kahi Jaat Na Kau.
Devan Jabahin Jaay Pukara,
Tab Hi Dukh Prabhu Aap Nivara.
Kiya Upadrav Tarak Bhaari,
Devan Sab Mili Tumhin Juhari.
Turat Shadanan Aap Pathayau,
Lavanimesh Mahn Maari Girayau.
Aap Jalandhar Asur Sanhara,
Suyash Tumhar Vidit Sansara.
Tripurasur San Yuddh Machai,
Sabahin Kripa Kar Leen Bachai.
Kiya Tapahin Bhagirath Bhaari,
Purab Pratigya Taasu Purari.
Daanin Mahn Tum Sam Kou Naahin,
Sevak Stuti Karat Sadaahin.
Ved Naam Mahima Tav Gaai,
Akath Anaadi Bhed Nahin Paai.
Prakati Udadhi Manthan Mein Jwala,
Jarat Surasur Bhaye Vihala.
Keenhi Daya Tahan Kari Sahai,
Neelkanth Tab Naam Kahai.
Poojan Ramchandra Jab Keenha,
Jeet Ke Lank Vibhishan Deenha.
Sahas Kamal Mein Ho Rahe Dhaari,
Keenh Pariksha Tabahin Purari.
Ek Kamal Prabhu Rakheu Joi,
Kamal Nayan Poojan Chahan Soi.
Kathin Bhakti Dekhi Prabhu Shankar,
Bhaye Prasann Diye Ichchhit Var.
Jai Jai Jai Anant Avinashi,
Karat Kripa Sab Ke Ghatvasi.
Dusht Sakal Nit Mohi Satavai,
Bhramat Rahun Mohi Chain Na Aavai.
Traahi Traahi Main Nath Pukaro,
Yehi Avasar Mohi Aan Ubaro.
Lai Trishool Shatrun Ko Maro,
Sankat Se Mohi Aan Ubaro.
Maat-Pita Bhrata Sab Hoi,
Sankat Mein Poochhat Nahin Koi.
Swami Ek Hai Aas Tumhari,
Aay Harahu Mam Sankat Bhaari.
Dhan Nirdhan Ko Det Sada Heen,
Jo Koi Janche So Phal Paahin.
Astuti Kehi Vidhi Karain Tumhari,
Kshamahu Nath Ab Chook Hamari.
Shankar Ho Sankat Ke Naashan,
Mangal Karan Vighn Vinashan.
Yogi Yati Muni Dhyan Lagavain,
Sharad Narad Sheesh Navavain.
Namo Namo Jai Namah Shivaya,
Sur Brahmadik Paar Na Paya.
Jo Yah Paath Kare Man Lai,
Ta Par Hot Hai Shambhu Sahai.
Riniyan Jo Koi Ho Adhikari,
Paath Kare So Paavan Haari.
Putra Heen Kar Ichchha Joi,
Nishchay Shiv Prasad Tehi Hoi.
Pandit Trayodashi Ko Laave,
Dhyan Purvak Hom Karave.
Trayodashi Vrat Karai Hamesha,
Taake Tan Nahin Rahai Kalesha.
Dhoop Deep Naivedya Chadhave,
Shankar Sammukh Paath Sunave.
Janm Janm Ke Paap Nasave,
Ant Dhaam Shivpur Mein Paave.
Kahain Ayodhyadas Aas Tumhari,
Jaani Sakal Dukh Harahu Hamari.
Doha
Nitt Nem Kar Pratah Hi, Paath Karoun Chalisa,
Tum Meri Manokamna, Poorn Karo Jagdish.
Magsar Chhathi Hemant Ritu, Samvat Chausath Jaan,
Astuti Chalisa Shivahi, Poorn Keen Kalyan.
