Two forms of the Shri Ganesh Chalisa are in circulation. Among these, ‘Jai Ganpati Sadgun Sadan‘ is regarded as the most famous, while ‘Jai Jai Jai Vandan Bhuvan in English‘ is also devoutly chanted by many devotees. Both chalisas recount the story of Lord Ganesha’s manifestation and the severing of his head, However, there is a difference between the two narratives. One story describes how Lord Ganesha’s head was severed by Shani Dev’s malevolent gaze, whereas the other tells of his head being cut off by Lord Shiva with his trident. Both stories are mentioned in the Puranas, which is why both are considered valid and are sung with devotion.
Shri Ganesh Chalisa Lyrics: Jai Jai Jai Vandan Bhuvan in English
Doha
Jai Jai Jai Vandan Bhuvan, Nandan Gauri Mahesh.
Dukh Dwandvan Phandan Haran, Sudar Suvan Ganesh.
Chaupai
Jayati Shambhu Sut Gauri Nandan,
Vighn Haran Naasan Bhav Phandan.
Jai Gananayak Jansukh Dayak,
Vishva Vinayak Buddhi Vidhayak.
Ek Radan Gaj Badan Virajat,
Vakratund Shuchi Shund Susajat.
Tilak Tripund Bhaal Shashi Sohat,
Chhabi Lakhi Sur Nar Muni Man Mohat.
Ur Manimaal Saroruh Lochan,
Ratna Mukut Sir Soch Vimochan.
Kar Kuthar Shuchi Subhag Trishoolam,
Modak Bhog Sugandhit Phoolam.
Sundar Peetambar Tan Sajit,
Charan Paduka Muni Man Rajit.
Dhani Shiv Suvan Bhuvan Sukh Data,
Gauri Lalan Shadanan Bhrata.
Riddhi Siddhi Tav Chanvar Sudharahin,
Mooshak Vaahan Sohit Dvarahin.
Tav Mahima Ko Baranai Para,
Janm Charitra Vichitra Tumhara.
Ek Asur Shivroop Banavai,
Gaurihin Chhalan Hetu Tahan Aavai.
Ehi Karan Te Shri Shiv Pyari,
Nij Tan Mail Murti Rachi Dari.
So Nij Sut Kari Grih Rakhvare,
Dwarpal Sam Tehin Baithare.
Jabahin Swayam Shri Shiv Tahan Aaye,
Binu Pahichan Jaan Nahin Paaye.
Poochhyo Shiv Ho Kinke Lala,
Bolat Bhe Tum Vachan Rasala.
Main Hoon Gauri Sut Suni Leejai,
Aage Pag Na Bhavan Hit Deejai.
Aavahin Matu Boojhi Tab Jao,
Balak Se Jani Baat Badhao.
Chalan Chahyo Shiv Bachan Na Manyo,
Tab Hai Kruddh Yuddh Tum Thanyo.
Tatkshan Nahin Kachhu Shambhu Bicharyo,
Gahi Trishool Bhool Vash Maryo.
Shirish Phool Sam Sir Kati Gayau,
Chhat Udi Lop Gagan Mahn Bhayau.
Gayo Shambhu Jab Bhavan Manjhari,
Jahan Baithi Giriraj Kumari.
Poochhe Shiv Nij Man Muskaye,
Kahahu Sati Sut Kahan Te Jaye.
Khulige Bhed Katha Suni Saari,
Giri Bikal Giriraj Dulari.
Kiyo Na Bhal Swami Ab Jao,
Lao Sheesh Jahan Se Pao.
Chalyo Vishnu Sang Shiv Vigyani,
Milyo Na So Hastihin Sir Aani.
Dhad Upar Sthit Kar Deenhyo,
Praan Vaayu Sanchalan Keenhyo.
Shri Ganesh Tab Naam Dharayo,
Vidya Buddhi Amar Var Payo.
Bhe Prabhu Pratham Poojy Sukhdayak,
Vighn Vinashak Buddhi Vidhayak.
Prathamahin Naam Let Tav Joi,
Jag Kah Sakal Kaaj Sidh Hoi.
Sumirahin Tumhin Milahin Sukh Nana,
Binu Tav Kripa Na Kahun Kalyana.
Tumharahin Shaap Bhayo Jag Ankit,
Bhadon Chauth Chandra Akalankit.
Jabahin Pariksha Shiv Tuhin Leenha,
Pradakshina Prithvi Kahi Deenha.
Shadmukh Chalyo Mayur Udai,
Baithi Rache Tum Sahaj Upai.
Ram Naam Mahi Par Likhi Anka,
Keenhi Pradakshin Taji Man Shanka.
Shri Pitu Matu Charan Dhari Leenhyo,
Ta Kah Saat Pradakshin Keenhyo.
Prithvi Parikrama Phal Payo,
As Lakhi Suran Suman Barsayo.
“Sundardas” Ram Ko Chera,
Durvasa Ashram Dhari Dera.
Virachyo Shri Ganesh Chalisa,
Shiv Puran Varnit Yogeesha.
Nitya Gajanan Jo Gun Gavat,
Grih Basi Sumati Param Sukh Pavat.
Jan Dhan Dhaanya Suvan Sukhdayak,
Dehin Sakal Shubh Shri Gananayak.
Doha
Shri Ganesh Yah Chalisa, Paath Karai Dhari Dhyan.
Nit Nav Mangal Mod Lahi, Milai Jagat Samman.
Dvai Sahastra Das Vikrami, Bhadra Krishna Tithi Gang.
Pooran Chalisa Bhayo, Sundar Bhakti Abhang.
