In the realm of Hindu spirituality, the essence of devotion is often encapsulated in the recitation of sacred hymns and chants.
Among these, the Khatu Shyam Chalisa stands as a beacon of faith and reverence, captivating the hearts of millions with its profound verses and timeless wisdom.
Let us embark on a journey to delve into the depths of this revered composition, resonating with the divine presence of Shyam Baba.
Exploring the Divine Connection: Hindi and English Versions
The beauty of the Khatu Shyam Chalisa lies in its ability to transcend linguistic barriers, resonating with devotees across the globe.
Whether recited in Hindi or English, each verse pulsates with the vibrancy of devotion, invoking the divine blessings of Lord Shyam. Let us take a glimpse into the soul-stirring verses of the Chalisa in both languages:
खाटू श्याम चालीसा हिंदी में
॥ दोहा॥
श्री गुरु चरणन ध्यान धर,
सुमीर सच्चिदानंद ।
श्याम चालीसा भजत हूँ,
रच चौपाई छंद ।
॥ चौपाई ॥
श्याम-श्याम भजि बारंबारा ।
सहज ही हो भवसागर पारा ॥
इन सम देव न दूजा कोई ।
दिन दयालु न दाता होई ॥
भीम सुपुत्र अहिलावाती जाया ।
कही भीम का पौत्र कहलाया ॥
यह सब कथा कही कल्पांतर ।
तनिक न मानो इसमें अंतर ॥
बर्बरीक विष्णु अवतारा ।
भक्तन हेतु मनुज तन धारा ॥
बासुदेव देवकी प्यारे ।
जसुमति मैया नंद दुलारे ॥
मधुसूदन गोपाल मुरारी ।
वृजकिशोर गोवर्धन धारी ॥
सियाराम श्री हरि गोबिंदा ।
दिनपाल श्री बाल मुकुंदा ॥
दामोदर रण छोड़ बिहारी ।
नाथ द्वारिकाधीश खरारी ॥
राधाबल्लभ रुक्मणि कंता ।
गोपी बल्लभ कंस हनंता ॥ 10
मनमोहन चित चोर कहाए ।
माखन चोरि-चारि कर खाए ॥
मुरलीधर यदुपति घनश्यामा ।
कृष्ण पतित पावन अभिरामा ॥
मायापति लक्ष्मीपति ईशा ।
पुरुषोत्तम केशव जगदीशा ॥
विश्वपति जय भुवन पसारा ।
दीनबंधु भक्तन रखवारा ॥
प्रभु का भेद न कोई पाया ।
शेष महेश थके मुनिराया ॥
नारद शारद ऋषि योगिंदरर ।
श्याम-श्याम सब रटत निरंतर ॥
कवि कोदी करी कनन गिनंता ।
नाम अपार अथाह अनंता ॥
हर सृष्टी हर सुग में भाई ।
ये अवतार भक्त सुखदाई ॥
ह्रदय माहि करि देखु विचारा ।
श्याम भजे तो हो निस्तारा ॥
कौर पढ़ावत गणिका तारी ।
भीलनी की भक्ति बलिहारी ॥ 20
सती अहिल्या गौतम नारी ।
भई श्रापवश शिला दुलारी ॥
श्याम चरण रज चित लाई ।
पहुंची पति लोक में जाही ॥
अजामिल अरु सदन कसाई ।
नाम प्रताप परम गति पाई ॥
जाके श्याम नाम अधारा ।
सुख लहहि दुःख दूर हो सारा ॥
श्याम सलोवन है अति सुंदर ।
मोर मुकुट सिर तन पीतांबर ॥
गले बैजंती माल सुहाई ।
छवि अनूप भक्तन मान भाई ॥
श्याम-श्याम सुमिरहु दिन-राती ।
श्याम दुपहरि कर परभाती ॥
श्याम सारथी जिस रथ के ।
रोड़े दूर होए उस पथ के ॥
श्याम भक्त न कही पर हारा ।
भीर परि तब श्याम पुकारा ॥
रसना श्याम नाम रस पी ले ।
जी ले श्याम नाम के ही ले ॥ 30
संसारी सुख भोग मिलेगा ।
अंत श्याम सुख योग मिलेगा ॥
श्याम प्रभु हैं तन के काले ।
मन के गोरे भोले-भाले ॥
श्याम संत भक्तन हितकारी ।
रोग-दोष अध नाशे भारी ॥
प्रेम सहित जब नाम पुकारा ।
भक्त लगत श्याम को प्यारा ॥
खाटू में हैं मथुरावासी ।
पारब्रह्म पूर्ण अविनाशी ॥
सुधा तान भरि मुरली बजाई ।
चहु दिशि जहां सुनी पाई ॥
वृद्ध-बाल जेते नारि नर ।
मुग्ध भये सुनि बंशी स्वर ॥
हड़बड़ कर सब पहुंचे जाई ।
खाटू में जहां श्याम कन्हाई ॥
जिसने श्याम स्वरूप निहारा ।
भव भय से पाया छुटकारा ॥
॥ दोहा ॥
श्याम सलोने संवारे,
बर्बरीक तनुधार ।
इच्छा पूर्ण भक्त की,
करो न लाओ बार
॥ इति श्री खाटू श्याम चालीसा ॥
Khatu Shyam Chalisa in English
।। Doha ।।
Shri Guru Charan Dhyan Dhar
Sumiri Sachchidanand ।
Shyam Chalisa Bhajat Hoon
Rach Chaupai Chhand ।
।। Chaupai ।।
Shyam Shyam Bhaji Barbara
Sahaj Hi Ho Bhavasagar Para ।
In Sam Dev Na Dooja Koi
Din Dayalu Na Data Hoi ।
Bhimasuputr Ahilavati Jaya
Kahin Bhim Ka Pautra Kahaya ।
Yah Sab Katha Sahi Kalpantar
Tanik Na Manon Inme Antar ।
Barbarik Vishnu Avatara
Bhaktan Hetu Manuj Tanu Dhara ।
Vasudev Devaki Pyare
Yashumati Maiya Nand Dulare ।
Madhusoodan Gopal Murari
Brijkishor Govardhan Dhari ।
Siyaram Shri Hari Govinda
Dinapal Shri Bal Mukunda ।
Damodar Ranachhod Bihari
Nath Dvarikadhish Kharari ।
Narahari Roop Prahalad Pyara
Khambh Phari Hiranakush Mara ।। 10 ।।
Radha Vallabh Rukmini Kanta
Gopi Ballabh Kans Hananta ।
Manmohan Chitachor Kahaye
Makhan Chori Chori Kar Khaye ।
Muralidhar Yadupati Ghanashyam
Krishna Patitapavan Abhiram ।
Mayapati Lakshmipati isa
Purushottam Keshav Jagadisha ।
Vishvapati Tribhuvan Ujiyara
Dinabandhu Bhaktan Rakhavara ।
Prabhu Ka Bhed Koi Na Paya
Shesh Mahesh Thake Muniyara ।
Narad Sharad Rishi Yogindar
Shyam Shyam Sab Ratat Nirantar ।
Kavi Kovid Kari Sake Na Ginanta
Nam Apar Athah Ananta ।
Har Srishti Har Yug Mein Bhai
Le Avatar Bhakta Sukhadai ।
Hriday Manhi Kari Dekhu Vichara
Shyam Bhaje To Ho Nistara ।। 20 ।।
Kir Padavat Ganika Tari
Bhilani Ki Bhakti Balihari ।
Sati Ahilya Gautam Nari
Bhi Shrap Vash Shila Dukhari ।
Shyam Charan Rach Nit Lai
Pahunchi Patilok Mein Jai ।
Ajamil Aru Sadan Kasai
Nam Pratap Param Gati Pai ।
Jake Shyam Nam Adhara
Sukh Lahahi Dukh Door Ho Sara ।
Shyam Sulochan Hai Ati Sundar
Mor Mukut Sir Tan Pitambar ।
Gal Vaijayantimal Suhai
Chhavi Anoop Bhaktan Man Bhai ।
Shyam Shyam Sumirahun Dinarati
Sham Dupahari Aru Parabhati ।
Shyam Sarathi Sike Rath Ke
Rode Door Hoy Us Path Ke ।
Shyam Bhakta Na Kahin Par Hara
Bhir Pari Tab Shyam Pukara ।। 30 ।।
Rasana Shyam Naam Pi Le
Ji Le Shyam Naam Ke Hale ।
Sansari Sukh Bhog Milega
Ant Shyam Sukh Yog Milega ।
Shyam Prabhu Hain Tan Ke Kale
Man Ke Gore Bhole Bhale ।
Shyam Sant Bhaktan Hitakari
Rog Dosh Agh Nashai Bhari ।
Prem Sahit Je Nam Pukara
Bhakt Lagat Shyam Ko Pyara ।
Khatoo Mein Hai Mathura Vasi
Par Brahma Pooran Avinasi ।
Sudha Tan Bhari Murali Bajai
Chahun Dishi Nana Jahan Suni Pai ।
Vriddha Bal Jete Nari Nar
Mugdh Bhaye Suni Vanshi Ke Svar ।
Daud Daud Pahunche Sab Jai
Khatoo Mein Jahan Shyam Kanhai ।
Jisane Shyam Svaroop Nihara
Bhav Bhay Se Paya Chhutakara ।। 40 ।।
।। Doha ।।
Shyam Salone Sanvare Barbarik Tanu Dhar ।
Ichchha Poorn Bhakt Ki Karo Na Lao Bar ।
Unveiling the Essence of Khatu Shyam Chalisa
The verses of the Shri Shyam Chalisa immerse us in the worship of Lord Khatu Shyam. This Chalisa embodies a personal experience of love, devotion, and surrender. Through it, we express our feelings towards the Supreme Being and pray for His grace.
Conclusion: A Testament of Faith
In the tapestry of spiritual hymns, the Khatu Shyam Chalisa shines as a radiant jewel, embellished with the threads of devotion and faith. Its verses echo across time and space, resonating with the hearts of devotees who seek solace in the divine embrace of Shyam Baba.
As we conclude our exploration of this sacred composition, let us carry forth its timeless teachings, embracing the essence of devotion in every facet of our lives.
In the embrace of Khatu Shyam Chalisa, we find solace, strength, and unwavering faith, guiding us through the ebb and flow of existence, towards the eternal abode of divine bliss.