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Shiv Chalisa (The Shiva forty in Hindi)
By Ayodhya Das Translated by P.R.Ramachander
Jai Ganesh Girija Suvan Mangal Mul Sujan Kahat Ayodhya Das Tum Dey Abhaya Varadan
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Victory to Ganesh son of Girija, Who is the root cause of all that is good, Ayodhya Das you requests for boon of fearlessness. Jai Girija Pati Dinadayala Sada Karat Santan Pratipala Bhala Chandrama Sohat Nike Kanan Kundal Nagaphani Ke Victory to the consort of Girija, Who is very kind to the oppressed, You always bless the saints, Wear the baby moon on forehead, And wear the snake’s hood as ear studs. Anga Gaur Shira Ganga Bahaye Mundamala Tan Chhara Lagaye Vastra Khala Baghambar Sohain Chhavi Ko Dekha Naga Muni Mohain
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His body is fair and ganges flows from his head, He wears a garland of skulls and smears ash on his body, He wears the hide of lion on his waist, And seeing his pretty form the Naga sages are enchanted. Maina Matu Ki Havai Dulari Vama Anga Sohat Chhavi Nyari Kara Trishul Sohat Chhavi Bhari Karat Sada Shatrun Chhayakari The darling daughter Of Maina,
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On your left side adds to your beauty, With trident in hand and wearing skin of lion, You always destroy your enemies. Nandi Ganesh Sohain Tahan Kaise Sagar Madhya Kamal Hain Jaise Kartik Shyam Aur Gana rauo Ya Chhavi Ko Kahi Jata Na Kauo
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You are with Ganesh and Nandi, And look like the lotus flower in the middle of the sea. You have with you the dark Karthikeya and Ganesh, And who can describe this great scene. Devan Jabahi Jaya Pukara Tabahi Dukha Prabhu Apa Nivara Kiya Upadrav Tarak Bhari Devan Sab Mili Tumahi Juhari When the Devas called for victory, Oh Lord, you swept away their sorrow, When Tharakasura filled them with troubles, All the devas got your generous help. Turata Shadanana Apa Pathayau Luv nimesh Mahi Mari Girayau Apa Jalandhara Asura Sanhara Suyash Tumhara Vidit Sansara With haste you sent to them the six faced God, Who within no time destroyed him, Then you killed the asura
By Ayodhya Das Translated by P.R.Ramachander
Jai Ganesh Girija Suvan Mangal Mul Sujan Kahat Ayodhya Das Tum Dey Abhaya Varadan
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Victory to Ganesh son of Girija, Who is the root cause of all that is good, Ayodhya Das you requests for boon of fearlessness. Jai Girija Pati Dinadayala Sada Karat Santan Pratipala Bhala Chandrama Sohat Nike Kanan Kundal Nagaphani Ke Victory to the consort of Girija, Who is very kind to the oppressed, You always bless the saints, Wear the baby moon on forehead, And wear the snake’s hood as ear studs. Anga Gaur Shira Ganga Bahaye Mundamala Tan Chhara Lagaye Vastra Khala Baghambar Sohain Chhavi Ko Dekha Naga Muni Mohain
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His body is fair and ganges flows from his head, He wears a garland of skulls and smears ash on his body, He wears the hide of lion on his waist, And seeing his pretty form the Naga sages are enchanted. Maina Matu Ki Havai Dulari Vama Anga Sohat Chhavi Nyari Kara Trishul Sohat Chhavi Bhari Karat Sada Shatrun Chhayakari The darling daughter Of Maina,
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On your left side adds to your beauty, With trident in hand and wearing skin of lion, You always destroy your enemies. Nandi Ganesh Sohain Tahan Kaise Sagar Madhya Kamal Hain Jaise Kartik Shyam Aur Gana rauo Ya Chhavi Ko Kahi Jata Na Kauo
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You are with Ganesh and Nandi, And look like the lotus flower in the middle of the sea. You have with you the dark Karthikeya and Ganesh, And who can describe this great scene. Devan Jabahi Jaya Pukara Tabahi Dukha Prabhu Apa Nivara Kiya Upadrav Tarak Bhari Devan Sab Mili Tumahi Juhari When the Devas called for victory, Oh Lord, you swept away their sorrow, When Tharakasura filled them with troubles, All the devas got your generous help. Turata Shadanana Apa Pathayau Luv nimesh Mahi Mari Girayau Apa Jalandhara Asura Sanhara Suyash Tumhara Vidit Sansara With haste you sent to them the six faced God, Who within no time destroyed him, Then you killed the asura