Discover the divine power of Jay Shri Sakal Buddhi Balaraasi with the complete Shri Saraswati Chalisa lyrics in English. Embrace wisdom and knowledge by chanting this sacred hymn dedicated to Goddess Saraswati.
Who is Goddess Saraswati?
Goddess Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, art, wisdom, and learning. She is often shown as a beautiful woman dressed in white, sitting on a lotus, which symbolizes purity and wisdom. Saraswati holds a veena, a musical instrument, showing her connection to music, and a book, representing knowledge. She rides a swan, which signifies the ability to separate good from bad, like wisdom helps us make good choices. Saraswati is prayed to by students and artists to gain intelligence and creativity. Her festival, Saraswati Puja, is celebrated by offering books and tools, and asking for her blessings to learn and grow.
What are the benefits of reciting Saraswati Chalisa regularly?
Reciting the Saraswati Chalisa regularly offers profound spiritual and practical benefits. It invokes the blessings of Goddess Saraswati, the Hindu deity of wisdom, learning, and creativity.
This powerful Jay Shri Sakal Buddhi Balaraasi – Shri Saraswati Chalisa Lyrics (hymn) enhances concentration, memory, and intellectual abilities, making it especially beneficial for students, educators, and professionals in creative fields. Chanting the Chalisa fosters clarity of thought, helping individuals overcome confusion and distractions. Spiritually, it purifies the mind and instills inner peace, promoting a positive and focused mindset.
Additionally, regular recitation aids in overcoming challenges related to learning, speech, and communication. Devotees also believe it removes obstacles to success and attracts divine inspiration. Make the Jay Shri Sakal Buddhi Balaraasi – Shri Saraswati Chalisa Lyrics (hymn) a part of your daily prayers to unlock wisdom, creativity, and success in all aspects of life.
Jay Shri Sakal Buddhi Balaraasi – Shri Saraswati Chalisa Lyrics In English
|| Doha ||
Janak Janani Padma Raj, Nij Mastak Par Dhaari,
Bandau Maatu Saraswati, Buddhi Bal De Daataari ||
Purn Jagat Mein Vyaapt Tav, Mahima Amit Anantu,
Dushtajano Ke Paap Ko, Maatu Tuhi Ab Hantu ||
|| Chopai ||
Jay Shri Sakal Buddhi Balaraasi, Jay Sarvagya Amar Avinaashi.
Jay Jay Veenaakar Dhaari, Karati Sadaa Suhans Savaari ||
Roop Chaturbhujadhaari Maata, Sakal Vishv Andar Vikhyaata.
Jag Mein Paap Buddhi Jab Hoti, Jabahi Dharm Ki Phiki Jyoti ||
Tabahi Maatu Le Nij Avataara, Paap Heen Karati Mahi Taara.
Baalmiki Ji The Baham Gyaani, Tav Prasaad Janie Sansaara ||
Raamaayan Jo Rache Banaai, Aadi Kavi Ki Padavi Paai.
Kalidaas Jo Bhaye Vikhyaata, Teri Kripaa Drishti Se Maata ||
Tulasi Sur Aadi Vidvaana, Bhaye Aur Jo Gyaani Nana.
Tinhahi Na Aur Raheu Avalamba, Keval Kripa Aapaki Amba ||
Karahu Kripa Soi Maatu Bhavaani, Dukhit Din Nij Daasahi Jaani.
Putra Karai Aparaadh Bahuta, Tehi Na dharai Chitt Sundar Maata ||
Raakhu Laaj Janani Ab Meri, Vinay Karu Bahu Bhaanti Ghaneri.
Mein Anaath Teri Avalamba, Kripa Karau Jay Jay Jagadamba ||
Madhu Kaitabh Jo Ati Balavaana, Baahuyuddh Vishnu Te Thaana.
Samar Hajaar Paanch Mein Ghora, Phir Bhi Mukh Unase Nahi Mora ||
Maatu Sahaay Bhai Tehi Kaala, Buddhi Viparit Kari Khalahaala.
Tehi Mrityu Bhai Khal Keri, Purvahu Maatu Manorath Meri ||
Chand Mund Jo The Vikhyaata, Chhan Mahu Sanhaareu Tehi Maata.
Raktabij Se Samarath Paapi, Sur-Muni Hriday Dhara Sab Kampi ||
Kaateu Sir Jim Kadali Khamba, Baar Baar Binavau Jagadamba.
Jag Prasidhdh Jo Shumbh Nishumbha, Chhin Me Badhe Taahi Tu Amba ||
Bharat-Maatu Budhi Phereu Jaai, Ramachandra Banvaas Karaai.
Ehi Vidhi Raavan Vadh Tum Kinha, Sur Nar Muni Sab Kahu Sukh Dinha ||
Ko Samarath Tav Yash Gun Gaana, Nigam Anaadi Anant Bakhaana.
Vishnu Rudra Aj Sakahi Na Maari, Jinaki Ho Tum Rakshaakaari ||
Rakt Dantika Aur Shataakshi, Naam Apaar Hai Daanav Bhakshi.
Durgam Kaaj Dhara Par Kinha, Durga Naam Sakal Jag Linha ||
Durg Aadi Harani Tu Maata, Kripa Karahu Jab Jab Sukhadaata.
Nrip Kopit Jo Maaran Chaahei, Kaanan Mein Ghere Mrig Naahei ||
Saagar Madhy Pot Ke Bhange, Ati Toofaan Nahi Kou Sange.
Bhoot Pret Baadha Yaa Dukh Mein, Ho Daridra Athava Sankat Mein ||
Naam Jape Mangal Sab Koi, Sanshay Isame Karai Na Koi.
Putrahin Jo Aatur Bhaai, Sabei Chhaandi Puje Ehi Maai ||
Karai Path Nit Yah Chaalisa, Hoy Putra Sundar Gun Isa.
Dhupaadik Naivedy Chadhavei, Sankat Rahit Avashy Ho Jaavei ||
Bhakti Maatu Ki Karei Hamesha, Nikat Na Aavei Taahi Kalesha.
Bandi Path Kare Shat Baara, Bandi Paash Door Ho Saara ||
Karahu Kripa Bhavamukti Bhavaani, Mo Kahn Daas Sadaa Nij Jaani ||
|| Doha ||
Maata Sooraj Kaanti Tav, Andhakaar Mam Roop,
Dooban Te Raksha Karahu, Paru Na Mein Bhav-Koop.
Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, Sunahu Sarasvati Maatu,
Adham Ramasaagarahi Tum, Aashray Deu Punaatu.
Meaning of Jay Shri Sakal Buddhi Balaraasi – Shri Saraswati Chalisa Lyrics In English
|| Doha ||
Janak Janani Padma Raj, Nij Mastak Par Dhaari,
Bandau Maatu Saraswati, Buddhi Bal De Daataari ||
The dust from the feet of my parents, I place upon my head with reverence.
I bow to Mother Saraswati, who grants wisdom and strength.
Purn Jagat Mein Vyaapt Tav, Mahima Amit Anantu,
Dushtajano Ke Paap Ko, Maatu Tuhi Ab Hantu ||
Your glory pervades the entire universe, infinite and boundless.
O Mother, destroy the sins of evil people and cleanse the world.
|| Chopai ||
Jay Shri Sakal Buddhi Balaraasi, Jay Sarvagya Amar Avinaashi.
Jay Jay Veenaakar Dhaari, Karati Sadaa Suhans Savaari ||
Victory to you, the embodiment of all knowledge and power!
Glory to the eternal, omniscient Goddess!
O bearer of the Veena (lute), who rides a swan, I offer my salutations.
Roop Chaturbhujadhaari Maata, Sakal Vishv Andar Vikhyaata.
Jag Mein Paap Buddhi Jab Hoti, Jabahi Dharm Ki Phiki Jyoti ||
O Mother, you hold a four-armed form and are renowned across the universe.
Whenever unrighteous thoughts arise in the world, and the light of Dharma dims,
Tabahi Maatu Le Nij Avataara, Paap Heen Karati Mahi Taara.
Baalmiki Ji The Baham Gyaani, Tav Prasaad Janie Sansaara ||
Then, O Mother, you incarnate to destroy sin and uplift the earth.
Through your grace, even Valmiki—the ignorant—was transformed into a sage.
Raamaayan Jo Rache Banaai, Aadi Kavi Ki Padavi Paai.
Kalidaas Jo Bhaye Vikhyaata, Teri Kripaa Drishti Se Maata ||
Valmiki authored the Ramayana and earned the title of the first poet.
Kalidasa, once foolish, became renowned by your blessings.
Tulasi Sur Aadi Vidvaana, Bhaye Aur Jo Gyaani Nana.
Tinhahi Na Aur Raheu Avalamba, Keval Kripa Aapaki Amba ||
Tulsidas, Surdas, and other great scholars were enlightened by your grace.
They depended on nothing else but your divine blessings, O Mother.
Karahu Kripa Soi Maatu Bhavaani, Dukhit Din Nij Daasahi Jaani.
Putra Karai Aparaadh Bahuta, Tehi Na dharai Chitt Sundar Maata ||
O benevolent Mother Bhavani, shower your grace upon this humble devotee.
Just as a mother forgives her children, overlook my mistakes.
Raakhu Laaj Janani Ab Meri, Vinay Karu Bahu Bhaanti Ghaneri.
Mein Anaath Teri Avalamba, Kripa Karau Jay Jay Jagadamba ||
O Mother, uphold my dignity; I bow to you in countless ways.
I am an orphan; you are my sole refuge. O Jagadamba, bless me!
Madhu Kaitabh Jo Ati Balavaana, Baahuyuddh Vishnu Te Thaana.
Samar Hajaar Paanch Mein Ghora, Phir Bhi Mukh Unase Nahi Mora ||
The powerful demons Madhu and Kaitabh engaged in a fierce battle with Lord Vishnu.
Even after a battle of thousands of years, they showed no sign of fatigue or defeat.
Maatu Sahaay Bhai Tehi Kaala, Buddhi Viparit Kari Khalahaala.
Tehi Mrityu Bhai Khal Keri, Purvahu Maatu Manorath Meri ||
O Mother, with your assistance, those wicked demons met their doom.
You altered their intellect, leading them to their destruction, fulfilling my wishes.
Chand Mund Jo The Vikhyaata, Chhan Mahu Sanhaareu Tehi Maata.
Raktabij Se Samarath Paapi, Sur-Muni Hriday Dhara Sab Kampi ||
The infamous demons Chand and Mund were slain by you in an instant, O Mother.
The demon Raktabija, whose blood gave birth to more of his kind, terrified even the gods and sages.
Kaateu Sir Jim Kadali Khamba, Baar Baar Binavau Jagadamba.
Jag Prasidhdh Jo Shumbh Nishumbha, Chhin Me Badhe Taahi Tu Amba ||
You severed their heads like cutting banana stalks, O Jagadamba, I bow to you repeatedly.
You destroyed the renowned demons Shumbh and Nishumbh in moments.
Bharat-Maatu Budhi Phereu Jaai, Ramachandra Banvaas Karaai.
Ehi Vidhi Raavan Vadh Tum Kinha, Sur Nar Muni Sab Kahu Sukh Dinha ||
You influenced the events that led to Lord Ram’s exile from Ayodhya.
This eventually resulted in the destruction of Ravana, bringing joy to gods, sages, and mankind.
Ko Samarath Tav Yash Gun Gaana, Nigam Anaadi Anant Bakhaana.
Vishnu Rudra Aj Sakahi Na Maari, Jinaki Ho Tum Rakshaakaari ||
Who is capable of singing all your praises? Even the eternal Vedas are boundless in describing you.
Even Vishnu, Rudra (Shiva), and Brahma cannot harm those under your protection.
Rakt Dantika Aur Shataakshi, Naam Apaar Hai Daanav Bhakshi.
Durgam Kaaj Dhara Par Kinha, Durga Naam Sakal Jag Linha ||
You are worshipped as Rakt Dantika and Shataakshi, the destroyer of demons.
You performed arduous tasks and earned the name Durga, known across the world.
Durg Aadi Harani Tu Maata, Kripa Karahu Jab Jab Sukhadaata.
Nrip Kopit Jo Maaran Chaahei, Kaanan Mein Ghere Mrig Naahei ||
O Mother, remover of obstacles, grant your devotees peace and prosperity.
Even kings’ wrath and dangers in the wilderness cannot harm those who remember you.
Saagar Madhy Pot Ke Bhange, Ati Toofaan Nahi Kou Sange.
Bhoot Pret Baadha Yaa Dukh Mein, Ho Daridra Athava Sankat Mein ||
In the midst of the ocean, when a boat is sinking in storms, you alone are the savior.
Be it spirits, poverty, or dire calamities, you protect your devotees from all miseries.
Naam Jape Mangal Sab Koi, Sanshay Isame Karai Na Koi.
Putrahin Jo Aatur Bhaai, Sabei Chhaandi Puje Ehi Maai ||
Reciting your name ensures auspicious outcomes for everyone, without doubt.
Childless couples, when worshipping you sincerely, are blessed with progeny.
Karai Path Nit Yah Chaalisa, Hoy Putra Sundar Gun Isa.
Dhupaadik Naivedy Chadhavei, Sankat Rahit Avashy Ho Jaavei ||
Those who recite this Chalisa regularly are blessed with virtuous children.
Offering incense and food during prayers ensures the resolution of all troubles.
Bhakti Maatu Ki Karei Hamesha, Nikat Na Aavei Taahi Kalesha.
Bandi Path Kare Shat Baara, Bandi Paash Door Ho Saara ||
Those devoted to Mother Saraswati are freed from all miseries and hardships.
Reciting this Chalisa a hundred times breaks all bonds of suffering.
Karahu Kripa Bhavamukti Bhavaani, Mo Kahn Daas Sadaa Nij Jaani ||
O Mother Bhavani, grant me liberation and freedom from worldly ties.
Accept me as your eternal devotee and shower me with your grace.
|| Doha ||
Maata Sooraj Kaanti Tav, Andhakaar Mam Roop,
Dooban Te Raksha Karahu, Paru Na Mein Bhav-Koop.
Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, Sunahu Sarasvati Maatu,
Adham Ramasaagarahi Tum, Aashray Deu Punaatu ||
O Mother, your radiance is like the sun, dispelling the darkness within me.
Save me from drowning in the ocean of ignorance and despair.
Grant me strength, wisdom, and knowledge, O Mother Saraswati.
Even the lowly Ramasaagar (a devotee) finds refuge in your compassion.
FAQ
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What is the mantra for invoking Goddess Saraswati?
The most popular Saraswati mantra is: “Om Aim Hreem Saraswatyai Namaha”. It is believed to enhance intellect, concentration, and wisdom.
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What foods are offered to Goddess Saraswati during puja?
Since Saraswati is associated with purity, yellow or white-colored foods like sweets (e.g., kesar halwa, boondi ladoo), fruits, and rice are commonly offered. These symbolize prosperity and wisdom.
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Why does Goddess Saraswati not have elaborate temples like other deities?
Unlike deities associated with wealth (Lakshmi) or power (Durga/Kali), Saraswati’s attributes are more abstract—wisdom and knowledge. Hence, her worship is often personal or associated with educational institutions rather than grand temples.
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What is the role of Saraswati in Hindu scriptures?
Saraswati is mentioned in the Rigveda as the goddess of a sacred river and the personification of wisdom. She is also referenced in the Puranas and Itihasas as the consort of Brahma and the goddess of speech (Vāk).
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Can children recite Saraswati Chalisa?
Yes, children can recite Saraswati Chalisa. It is especially beneficial for students to improve their academic performance and concentration.
