Jai Jai Jai Ganapati Ganraaju – Ganesh Chalisa Lyrics in English

Discover the complete Jai Jai Jai Ganapati Ganraaju – Ganesh Chalisa lyrics, a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Chant this powerful prayer to invoke the blessings of Ganapati for wisdom, success, and prosperity.

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Lord Ganesh, also called Ganesha, is a popular Hindu god known as the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom, knowledge, and beginnings. He is easily recognized by his elephant head and big belly. People believe he brings good luck and helps them succeed in life. Ganesh is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. His love for sweets, especially laddoos, makes him a favorite among kids. Before starting anything new, people pray to Ganesh for blessings. His story teaches us to be smart, kind, and to overcome challenges with courage and faith.

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Jai Jai Jai Ganapati Ganraaju – Ganesh Chalisa Lyrics in English

॥ Doha ॥

Jai Ganapati Sadguna Sadan, Kavivar Badan Kripal ।
Vighna Haran Mangal Karan, Jai Jai Girijaalaal ॥

॥ Chaupai ॥

Jai Jai Jai Ganapati Ganraaju ।
Mangala Bharana Karana Shubha Kaaju ॥
Jai Gajavadana Sadan Sukhadaata ।
Vishva Vinayaka Buddhi Vidhaata ॥

Vakra Tunda Shuchi Shunda Suhaavana ।
Tilaka Tripunda Bhala Man Bhaavana ॥
Rajata Mani Muktana Ura Maala ।
Swarna Mukuta Shira Nayana Vishaala ॥

Pustaka Paani Kuthaara Trishoolam ।
Modaka Bhoga Sugandhita Phoolam ॥
Sundara Peetaambara Tana Saajita ।
Charana Paaduka Muni Mana Raajita ॥

Dhani Shiva Suvana Shadaanana Bhrata ।
Gauri Lalan Vishva-Vikhyaata ॥
Riddhi-Siddhi Tava Chanvara Sudhaare ।
Mooshaka Vaahana Sohata Dvaare ॥

Kahau Janma Shubha Katha Tumhaari ।
Ati Shuchi Paavana Mangala Kaari ॥
Eka Samaya Giriraaja Kumaari ।
Putra Hetu Tapa Kinha Bhaari ॥

Bhayo Yagya Jaba Poorna Anupa ।
Taba Pahunchyo Tuma Dhari Dvija Roopa ॥
Atithi Jaani Kai Gauri Sukhaari ।
Bahuvidhi Sevaa Kari Tumhaari ॥

Ati Prasanna Havai Tuma Vara Diinha ।
Maatu Putra Hita Jo Tapa Kiinha ॥
Milahi Putra Tuhi Buddhi Vishaala ।
Binaa Garbha Dhaarana Yahi Kaala ॥

Gananaayaka Guna Gyaana Nidhaana ।
Poojita Prathama Roopa Bhagavaana ॥
Asa Kahi Antardhyaana Roopa Havai ।
Palana Para Baalaka Swaroopa Havai ॥

Bani Shishu Rudana Jabahi Tuma Thaana ।
Lakhi Mukha Sukha Nahi Gauri Samaana ॥
Sakala Magana Sukha Mangala Gaavahin ।
Nabha Te Surana Sumana Varshaavahin ॥

Shambhu Uma Bahudana Lutaavahin ।
Sura Munijana Suta Dekhana Aavahin ॥
Lakhi Ati Aananda Mangala Saaja ।
Dekhana Bhi Aaye Shani Raaja ॥

Nija Avaguna Guni Shani Mana Maahin ।
Baalaka Dekhana Chaahata Naahin ॥
Girija Kachhu Mana Bheda Badhaayo ।
Utsava Mora Na Shani Tuhi Bhaayo ॥

Kahana Lage Shani Mana Sakuchaai ।
Kaa Karihau Shishu Mohi Dikhaai ॥
Nahi Vishvaasa Uma Ura Bhayau ।
Shani So Baalaka Dekhana Kahyau ॥

Padatahin Shani Driga Kona Prakaasha ।
Baalaka Shira Udi Gayo Aakaasha ॥
Girija Giriin Vikala Havai Dharani ।
So Dukha Dasha Gayo Nahi Varani ॥

Haahaakaara Machyo Kailaasha ।
Shani Kinhyo Lakhi Suta Ka Naasha ॥
Turata Garuda Chadhi Vishnu Sidhaaye ।
Kaati Chakra So Gaja Shira Laaye ॥

Baalaka Ke Dhada Upara Dhaarayo ।
Praana Mantra Padha Shankara Darayo ॥
Naama ‘Ganesha’ Shambhu Taba Kiinhe ।
Prathama Poojya Buddhi Nidhi Vara Diinhe ॥

Buddhi Pariiksha Jaba Shiva Kiinha ।
Prithvii Kar Pradakshinaa Liinha ॥
Chale Shadaanana Bharami Bhulaai ।
Rachi Baitha Tuma Buddhi Upaai ॥

Charana Maatu-Pitu Ke Dhara Linhen ।
Tinake Saata Pradakshinaa Kinhen ॥
Dhani Ganesha Kahi Shiva Hiya Harashe ।
Nabha Te Surana Sumana Bahu Barase ॥

Tumhaari Mahimaa Buddhi Badaai ।
Shesha Sahasa Mukha Sakai Na Gaai ॥
Main Mati Hiina Maliina Dukhaari ।
Karahun Kauna Vidhi Vinaya Tumhaari ॥

Bhajata ‘Raamasundara’ Prabhudaasa ।
Jaga Prayaaga Kakara Durvaasa ॥
Aba Prabhu Dayaa Diina Para Kijai ।
Apani Bhakti Shakti Kuchhu Dijai ॥

॥ Doha ॥

Shri Ganesha Yah Chaalisaa, Paatha Karai Dhari Dhyaan ।
Nit Nawa Mangala Gruha Bashe, Lahi Jagata Sanmaan ॥

Sambandha Apane Sahasra Dasha, Rishi Panchami Dinesha ।
Poorana Chaalisaa Bhayo, Mangala Moorti Ganesha ॥

Meaning of Jai Jai Jai Ganapati Ganraaju – Ganesh Chalisa Lyrics in English

॥ Doha ॥

Jai Ganapati Sadguna Sadan, Kavivar Badan Kripal ।
Vighna Haran Mangal Karan, Jai Jai Girijaalaal ॥
Victory to Lord Ganesha, the abode of virtues, gracious to poets.
The remover of obstacles, the creator of auspiciousness, glory to the son of Goddess Girija.

॥ Chaupai ॥

Jai Jai Jai Ganapati Ganraaju ।
Mangala Bharana Karana Shubha Kaaju ॥
Jai Gajavadana Sadan Sukhadaata ।
Vishva Vinayaka Buddhi Vidhaata ॥
Hail, Lord Ganesha, the King of Ganas.
You bring auspiciousness and fulfill noble deeds.
Hail to the elephant-faced one, the giver of happiness,
The universal Lord, the bestower of wisdom.

Vakra Tunda Shuchi Shunda Suhaavana ।
Tilaka Tripunda Bhala Man Bhaavana ॥
Rajata Mani Muktana Ura Maala ।
Swarna Mukuta Shira Nayana Vishaala ॥
With your curved trunk and pure, beautiful form,
Your forehead adorned with sacred marks delights the mind.
A garland of pearls and gems adorns your chest,
A golden crown sits on your head, and your eyes are wide and radiant.

Pustaka Paani Kuthaara Trishoolam ।
Modaka Bhoga Sugandhita Phoolam ॥
Sundara Peetaambara Tana Saajita ।
Charana Paaduka Muni Mana Raajita ॥
You hold scriptures, an axe, and a trident in your hands.
You delight in sweet modaks and fragrant flowers.
Dressed in beautiful yellow silk, your form shines,
And the sages adore the sandals on your feet.

Dhani Shiva Suvana Shadaanana Bhrata ।
Gauri Lalan Vishva-Vikhyaata ॥
Riddhi-Siddhi Tava Chanvara Sudhaare ।
Mooshaka Vaahana Sohata Dvaare ॥
O son of Shiva, brother of Kartikeya,
The world-famous child of Gauri.
Riddhi and Siddhi fan you with chauris,
And your vehicle, the mouse, stands at your door.

Kahau Janma Shubha Katha Tumhaari ।
Ati Shuchi Paavana Mangala Kaari ॥
Eka Samaya Giriraaja Kumaari ।
Putra Hetu Tapa Kinha Bhaari ॥
Let me narrate your auspicious birth story,
So pure, sacred, and filled with blessings.
Once, the daughter of the Himalayas,
Did intense penance for a son.

Bhayo Yagya Jaba Poorna Anupa ।
Taba Pahunchyo Tuma Dhari Dvija Roopa ॥
Atithi Jaani Kai Gauri Sukhaari ।
Bahuvidhi Sevaa Kari Tumhaari ॥
When the sacrifice was complete,
You appeared in the guise of a Brahmin.
Recognizing you as a guest, Gauri served you,
Attending to you in many ways.

Ati Prasanna Havai Tuma Vara Diinha ।
Maatu Putra Hita Jo Tapa Kiinha ॥
Milahi Putra Tuhi Buddhi Vishaala ।
Binaa Garbha Dhaarana Yahi Kaala ॥
Pleased with her service, you gave a boon,
Blessing her for the penance she had performed for a child.
“You shall have a wise and exceptional son,
Without the need for physical birth at this time.”

Gananaayaka Guna Gyaana Nidhaana ।
Poojita Prathama Roopa Bhagavaana ॥
Asa Kahi Antardhyaana Roopa Havai ।
Palana Para Baalaka Swaroopa Havai ॥
You, the leader of Ganas, the treasure of virtues and knowledge,
Manifested as the first form of the divine.
After granting this boon, you vanished,
And soon appeared in the form of a child.

Bani Shishu Rudana Jabahi Tuma Thaana ।
Lakhi Mukha Sukha Nahi Gauri Samaana ॥
Sakala Magana Sukha Mangala Gaavahin ।
Nabha Te Surana Sumana Varshaavahin ॥
When the infant cried, you brought joy to Parvati’s face.
No happiness could match hers.
All celebrated, singing songs of joy,
While flowers showered from the heavens.

Shambhu Uma Bahudana Lutaavahin ।
Sura Munijana Suta Dekhana Aavahin ॥
Lakhi Ati Aananda Mangala Saaja ।
Dekhana Bhi Aaye Shani Raaja ॥
Shiva and Parvati gave generous offerings,
And gods and sages came to see their son.
In this festive joy, even King Shani (Saturn) arrived,
Yet hesitated to see the child.

Nija Avaguna Guni Shani Mana Maahin ।
Baalaka Dekhana Chaahata Naahin ॥
Girija Kachhu Mana Bheda Badhaayo ।
Utsava Mora Na Shani Tuhi Bhaayo ॥
Recalling his curse, Shani hesitated within,
Fearing his gaze would harm the child.
Parvati grew upset, sensing his reluctance,
And urged him to see her child.

Kahana Lage Shani Mana Sakuchaai ।
Kaa Karihau Shishu Mohi Dikhaai ॥
Nahi Vishvaasa Uma Ura Bhayau ।
Shani So Baalaka Dekhana Kahyau ॥
Reluctantly, Shani looked at the child,
And at once, the child’s head flew into the sky.
Parvati fell to the ground in grief,
Unable to bear the sorrow of her child’s condition.

Padatahin Shani Driga Kona Prakaasha ।
Baalaka Shira Udi Gayo Aakaasha ॥
Girija Giriin Vikala Havai Dharani ।
So Dukha Dasha Gayo Nahi Varani ॥
Chaos erupted on Mount Kailash,
For Shani had caused the child’s demise.
Vishnu quickly mounted Garuda,
And returned with the head of an elephant.

Haahaakaara Machyo Kailaasha ।
Shani Kinhyo Lakhi Suta Ka Naasha ॥
Turata Garuda Chadhi Vishnu Sidhaaye ।
Kaati Chakra So Gaja Shira Laaye ॥
Placing the elephant’s head on the child’s body,
Shiva recited mantras to restore life.
Naming the child “Ganesha,” Shiva declared,
“You shall be the first to be worshipped, the lord of wisdom.”

Baalaka Ke Dhada Upara Dhaarayo ।
Praana Mantra Padha Shankara Darayo ॥
Naama ‘Ganesha’ Shambhu Taba Kiinhe ।
Prathama Poojya Buddhi Nidhi Vara Diinhe ॥
To test your intelligence, Shiva devised a challenge:
To circle the earth as quickly as possible.
While Kartikeya wandered the world in confusion,
You, with wisdom, encircled your parents instead.

Buddhi Pariiksha Jaba Shiva Kiinha ।
Prithvii Kar Pradakshinaa Liinha ॥
Chale Shadaanana Bharami Bhulaai ।
Rachi Baitha Tuma Buddhi Upaai ॥
By honoring your parents, you completed the challenge,
And performed seven circumambulations around them.
Pleased, Shiva and the heavens rejoiced,
And celestial beings showered flowers.

Charana Maatu-Pitu Ke Dhara Linhen ।
Tinake Saata Pradakshinaa Kinhen ॥
Dhani Ganesha Kahi Shiva Hiya Harashe ।
Nabha Te Surana Sumana Bahu Barase ॥
Your glory and wisdom are unparalleled,
Even Shesha with a thousand mouths cannot recount it.
I, ignorant and sorrowful,
Offer my prayers and devotion to you.

Tumhaari Mahimaa Buddhi Badaai ।
Shesha Sahasa Mukha Sakai Na Gaai ॥
Main Mati Hiina Maliina Dukhaari ।
Karahun Kauna Vidhi Vinaya Tumhaari ॥
Your greatness is beyond comprehension,
even for the thousand-headed Shesha.
Though I am ignorant and burdened with sorrow,
I offer you my humble devotion.

Bhajata ‘Raamasundara’ Prabhudaasa ।
Jaga Prayaaga Kakara Durvaasa ॥
Aba Prabhu Dayaa Diina Para Kijai ।
Apani Bhakti Shakti Kuchhu Dijai ॥
The devotee “Ramasundar” sings your praises,
At Prayag, Kakra, and Durvasa.
O Lord, have mercy on this humble devotee,
And grant me strength and devotion.

॥ Doha ॥

Shri Ganesha Yah Chaalisaa, Paatha Karai Dhari Dhyaan ।
Nit Nawa Mangala Gruha Bashe, Lahi Jagata Sanmaan ॥
Reciting this Shri Ganesha Chalisa with focus and meditation,
Brings new blessings to the home and honor in the world.

Sambandha Apane Sahasra Dasha, Rishi Panchami Dinesha ।
Poorana Chaalisaa Bhayo, Mangala Moorti Ganesha ॥
This Chalisa, blessed by the ten directions and sages,
Is now complete, dedicated to the auspicious form of Lord Ganesha.

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