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Khatu Shyam Chalisa is a forty-verse hymn of devotion to Baba Shyam, Barbarik, worshipped as Krishna's form for the Kali age, presented here in full with a simple meaning for every chaupai.
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श्री गुरु चरण ध्यान धर, सुमिरि सच्चिदानन्द।
श्याम चालीसा भणत हूँ, रच चौपाई छंद॥
Shri guru charan dhyan dhar, sumiri sachchidanand. Shyam chalisa bhanat hoon, rach chaupai chhand.
श्याम श्याम भजि बारम्बारा,
सहज ही हो भवसागर पारा।
Shyam Shyam bhaji barambara, Sahaj hi ho bhavsagar para.
इन सम देव न दूजा कोई,
दीन दयालु न दाता होई।
In sam dev na dooja koi, Deen dayalu na data hoi.
भीमसुपुत्र अहिलवती जाया,
कहीं भीम का पौत्र कहाया।
Bheemsuputra Ahilavati jaya, Kahin Bheem ka pautra kahaya.
यह सब कथा सही कल्पान्तर,
तनिक न मानों इसमें अन्तर।
Yah sab katha sahi kalpantar, Tanik na manon isamein antar.
बर्बरीक विष्णु अवतारा,
भक्तन हेतु मनुज तनु धारा।
Barbarik Vishnu avatara, Bhaktan hetu manuj tanu dhara.
वसुदेव देवकी प्यारे,
यशुमति मैया नन्द दुलारे।
Vasudev Devaki pyare, Yashumati maiya Nand dulare.
मधुसूदन गोपाल मुरारी,
बृजकिशोर गोवर्धन धारी।
Madhusudan Gopal Murari, Brijkishor Govardhan dhari.
सियाराम श्री हरि गोविन्दा,
दीनपाल श्री बाल मुकन्दा।
Siyaram Shri Hari Govinda, Deenpal Shri Bal Mukanda.
दामोदर रणछोड़ बिहारी,
नाथ द्वारिकाधीश खरारी।
Damodar Ranchhod Bihari, Nath Dwarikadheesh Kharari.
नरहरि रूप प्रहलाद प्यारा,
खम्भ फारि हिरनाकुश मारा।
Narahari roop Prahlad pyara, Khambh phari Hiranakush mara.
राधा वल्लभ रुक्मिणी कंता,
गोपी वल्लभ कंसा हनंता।
Radha vallabh Rukmini kanta, Gopi vallabh Kansa hananta.
मनमोहन चित्तचोर कहाये,
माखन चोरि चोरि कर खाये।
Manmohan chittachor kahaye, Makhan chori chori kar khaye.
मुरलीधर यदुपति घनश्याम,
कृष्ण पतितपावन अभिरामा।
Muralidhar Yadupati ghanshyam, Krishna patitpavan abhirama.
मायापति लक्ष्मीपति ईसा,
पुरुषोत्तम केशव जगदीश।
Mayapati Lakshmipati Isha, Purushottam Keshav Jagdish.
विश्वपति त्रिभुवन उजियारा,
दीन बन्धु भक्तन रखवारा।
Vishwapati tribhuvan ujiyara, Deen bandhu bhaktan rakhwara.
प्रभु का भेद कोई न पाया,
शेष महेश थके मुनियारा।
Prabhu ka bhed koi na paya, Shesh Mahesh thake muniyara.
नारद शारद ऋषि योगिन्दर,
श्याम श्याम सब रटत निरन्तर।
Narad Sharad rishi yogindar, Shyam Shyam sab ratat nirantar.
करि कोविद करि सके न गिनन्ता,
नाम अपार अथाह अनन्ता।
Kari kovid kari sake na ginanta, Naam apar athah ananta.
हर सृष्टि हर युग में भाई
ले अवतार भक्त सुखदाई।
Har srishti har yug mein bhai, Le avatar bhakt sukhdai.
हृदय माँहि करि देखु विचारा,
श्याम भजे तो हो निस्तारा।
Hriday maanhi kari dekhu vichara, Shyam bhaje to ho nistara.
कीर पढ़ावत गणिका तारी,
भीलनी की भक्ति बलिहारी।
Keer padhavat ganika tari, Bheelni ki bhakti balihari.
सती अहिल्या गौतम नारी,
भई श्राप वश शिला दुखारी।
Sati Ahilya Gautam nari, Bhai shrap vash shila dukhari.
श्याम चरण रज नित लाई,
पहुँची पतिलोक में जाई।
Shyam charan raj nit lai, Pahunchi patilok mein jai.
अजामिल अरु सदन कसाई,
नाम प्रताप परम गति पाई।
Ajamil aru sadan kasai, Naam pratap param gati pai.
जाके श्याम नाम अधारा,
सुख लहहि दुःख दूर हो सारा।
Jaake Shyam naam adhara, Sukh lahahi dukh door ho sara.
श्याम सुलोचन है अति सुन्दर,
मोर मुकुट सिर तन पीताम्बर।
Shyam sulochan hai ati sundar, Mor mukut sir tan peetambar.
गल वैजयन्तिमाल सुहाई,
छवि अनूप भक्तन मन भाई।
Gal vaijayantimal suhai, Chhavi anoop bhaktan man bhai.
श्याम श्याम सुमिरहु दिनराती,
शाम दुपहरि अरु परभाती।
Shyam Shyam sumirahu dinrati, Sham duphari aru parbhati.
श्याम सारथी जिसके रथ के,
रोड़े दूर होय उस पथ के।
Shyam sarathi jiske rath ke, Roday door hoy us path ke.
श्याम भक्त न कहीं पर हारा,
भीर परि तब श्याम पुकारा।
Shyam bhakt na kahin par hara, Bheer pari tab Shyam pukara.
रसना श्याम नाम पी ले,
जी ले श्याम नाम के हाले।
Rasna Shyam naam pi le, Jee le Shyam naam ke haale.
संसारी सुख भोग मिलेगा,
अन्त श्याम सुख योग मिलेगा।
Sansari sukh bhog milega, Ant Shyam sukh yog milega.
श्याम प्रभु हैं तन के काले,
मन के गोरे भोले भाले।
Shyam prabhu hain tan ke kale, Man ke gore bhole bhale.
श्याम संत भक्तन हितकारी,
रोग दोष अघ नाशै भारी।
Shyam sant bhaktan hitkari, Rog dosh agh nashai bhari.
प्रेम सहित जे नाम पुकारा,
भक्त लगत श्याम को प्यारा।
Prem sahit je naam pukara, Bhakt lagat Shyam ko pyara.
खाटू में है मथुरा वासी,
पार ब्रह्म पूरण अविनासी।
Khatu mein hai Mathura vasi, Par Brahm pooran avinasi.
सुधा तान भरि मुरली बजाई,
चहुं दिशि नाना जहाँ सुनि पाई।
Sudha taan bhari murali bajai, Chahun dish nana jahan suni pai.
वृद्ध बाल जेते नारी नर,
मुग्ध भये सुनि वंशी के स्वर।
Vriddh baal jete nari nar, Mugdh bhaye suni vanshi ke swar.
दौड़ दौड़ पहुँचे सब जाई,
खाटू में जहां श्याम कन्हाई।
Daud daud pahunche sab jai, Khatu mein jahan Shyam kanhai.
जिसने श्याम स्वरूप निहारा,
भव भय से पाया छुटकारा।
Jisne Shyam swaroop nihara, Bhav bhay se paya chhutkara.
श्याम सलोने साँवरे, बर्बरीक तनु धार।
इच्छा पूर्ण भक्त की, करो न लाओ बार॥
Shyam salone saanvare, Barbarik tanu dhaar. Ichchha poorna bhakt ki, karo na lao baar.
For a vrat, some devotees read it several times in one sitting: 11, 21, or 108. Save your reading count with this counter.
How to Read Shri Khatu Shyam Chalisa
Read it on Ekadashi or Tuesdays, after bathing, with a lamp lit. Repeat the closing doha at the end of the full reading.
About Shri Khatu Shyam Chalisa
The Khatu Shyam Chalisa is a traditionally composed forty-verse hymn. It describes Barbarik's gift of his head, the boon he received from Lord Krishna, and how he came to be worshipped under the name Shyam. The composition opens with one doha, followed by forty chaupais, and closes with a final doha.
This page presents the full text in clean Devanagari, with a simple meaning for every verse. Text size can be adjusted, the meaning can be read aloud, and the full reading can also be printed.
The Khatu Shyam Chalisa names no composer of its own, and so it is regarded as a traditional composition of unknown authorship. It describes Barbarik, Baba Shyam, as Lord Krishna's own form for the Kali age, recounting his many names and glory. It is read especially by devotees on Ekadashi, Tuesdays, and during the Falgun fair.
Benefits of Reading the Khatu Shyam Chalisa
It is believed that regular recitation removes trouble and obstacles, destroys illness and faults, and clears hindrances from one's path; simply remembering Baba Shyam, regarded as the refuge of the hopeless and defeated, is said to replace sorrow with happiness.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Khatu Shyam Ji?
Khatu Shyam Ji is Barbarik, grandson of Bhima and son of Ghatotkach, who, after gifting his head during the Mahabharata, received Lord Krishna's boon to be worshipped under the name 'Shyam' in the Kali age.
Who composed the Khatu Shyam Chalisa?
The Chalisa names no composer, so it is regarded as a traditional composition by an unknown devotee.
How many chaupais does it have?
One opening doha, forty chaupais, and a closing doha, which is why it's called the Chalisa ("forty").
What is the best time to read the Khatu Shyam Chalisa?
Ekadashi and Tuesdays are considered especially auspicious, along with early morning after bathing or in the evening when lighting a lamp.
Why is Khatu Shyam Ji called "the refuge of the hopeless"?
Barbarik had vowed to fight on the side that was losing in the Mahabharata, which is why devotees regard him as the support of the defeated and the helpless.
What are the benefits of reciting the Khatu Shyam Chalisa?
It is believed that regular recitation removes trouble and obstacles, destroys illness and faults, and clears hindrances from one's path; simply remembering Baba Shyam, regarded as the refuge of the hopeless and defeated, is said to replace sorrow with happiness.