Shri Krishna Chalisa

The Shri Krishna Chalisa in English beautifully describes Lord Shri Krishna’s charming childhood form, his divine pastimes and the boundless mercy he bestows upon his devotees. This Chalisa glorifies Lord Krishna’s forms as Yashoda-nandan, the butter thief, the bearer of Govardhana, the subduer of Kaliya the serpent, the slayer of Kamsa, and the expounder of the Bhagavad Gita. It also describes His boundless mercy towards devotees such as Sudama, Draupadi and Mirabai. Reciting the Shri Krishna Chalisa with devotion bestows devotion, love, mental peace, the eight siddhis, the nine nidhis, and the four purusharthas of life.

Doha

Banshi Shobhit Kar Madhur, Neel Jalad Tan Shyam.
Arun Adhar Janu Bimbphal, Nayan Kamal Abhiram.

Poorn Indra, Aravind Mukh, Peetambar Shubh Saaj.
Jai Manmohan Madan Chhavi, Krishnachandra Maharaj.

Chaupai

Jai Yadunandan Jai Jagvandan.
Jai Vasudev Devaki Nandan.

Jai Yashuda Sut Nand Dulare.
Jai Prabhu Bhaktan Ke Drig Tare.

Jai Nat-Nagar Naag Nathaiya.
Krishna Kanhaiya Dhenu Charaiya.

Puni Nakh Par Prabhu Girivar Dharo.
Aao Deenan Kasht Nivaro.

Vanshi Madhur Adhar Dhari Teri.
Hove Poorn Manorath Mero.

Aao Hari Puni Makhan Chakho.
Aaj Laaj Bharat Ki Rakho.

Gol Kapol, Chibuk Arunaare.
Mridu Muskaan Mohini Dare.

Ranjit Rajiv Nayan Vishala.
Mor Mukut Vaijayanti Mala.

Kundal Shravan Peetpat Aachhe.
Kati Kinkani Kachhan Kachhe.

Neel Jalaj Sundar Tanu Sohe.
Chhavi Lakhi, Sur Nar Muniman Mohe.

Mastak Tilak, Alak Ghunghrale.
Aao Krishna Bansuri Wale.

Kari Pay Paan, Putanahi Tarayo.
Aka Baka Kagasur Marayo.

Madhuvan Jalat Agni Jab Jwala.
Bhai Sheetal, Lakhitahin Nandlala.

Surpati Jab Braj Chadhyo Risai.
Masur Dhar Vari Varshai.

Lagat-Lagat Braj Chahan Bahayo.
Govardhan Nakhdhari Bachayo.

Lakhi Yasuda Man Bhram Adhikai.
Mukh Mahn Chaudah Bhuvan Dikhai.

Dusht Kans Ati Udham Machayo.
Koti Kamal Jab Phool Mangayo.

Nathi Kaliyahin Tab Tum Leenhen.
Charan Chinh Dai Nirbhay Kinhen.

Kari Gopin Sang Raas Vilasa.
Sabki Pooran Kari Abhilasha.

Ketik Maha Asur Sanharayo.
Kansahi Kes Pakad Dai Marayo.

Maat-Pita Ki Bandi Chhudai.
Ugrasen Kahan Raj Dilai.

Mahi Se Mritak Chhahon Sut Layo.
Matu Devaki Shok Mitayo.

Bhaumasur Mur Daitya Sanhari.
Laye Shat Dash Sahas Kumari.

Dai Bhinhin Trin Cheer Sahara.
Jarasindhu Rakshas Kahan Mara.

Asur Bakasur Adik Marayo.
Bhaktan Ke Tab Kasht Nivariyo.

Deen Sudama Ke Dukh Tarayo.
Tandul Teen Moonth Mukh Darayo.

Prem Ke Saag Vidur Ghar Mange.
Duryodhan Ke Meva Tyage.

Lakhi Prem Ki Mahima Bhaari.
Aise Shyam Deen Hitkari.

Bharat Ke Parth Rath Haanke.
Liye Chakra Kar Nahin Bal Taake.

Nij Gita Ke Gyan Sunaye.
Bhaktan Hriday Sudha Varshaye.

Meera Thi Aisi Matwali.
Vish Pi Gai Bajakar Taali.

Rana Bheja Saamp Pitari.
Shaligram Bane Banwari.

Nij Maya Tum Vidhihin Dikhayo.
Ur Te Sanshay Sakal Mitayo.

Tab Shat Ninda Kari Tatkala.
Jeevan Mukt Bhayo Shishupala.

Jabahin Draupadi Ter Lagai.
Deenanath Laaj Ab Jai.

Turatahin Vasan Bane Nandlala.
Badhe Cheer Bhai Ari Munh Kala.

As Nath Ke Nath Kanhaiya.
Doobat Bhanvar Bachavat Naiya.

Sundardas Aas Ur Dhari.
Dayadrishti Kijai Banwari.

Nath Sakal Mam Kumati Nivaro.
Kshamahu Begi Aparadh Hamaro.

Kholo Pat Ab Darshan Dijai.
Bolo Krishna Kanhaiya Ki Jai.

Doha

Yah Chalisa Krishna Ka, Paath Karai Ur Dhaari.
Asht Siddhi Navnidhi Phal, Lahai Padarath Chari.