Chitragupta Maharaj is a Hindu god, and also the god’s scribe of the god of death who is Yama. He is the one who keeps the journals of the acts of all human beings, and the fate of their souls after their passing.
Lord Chitragupta who is entrusted with keeping records of actions that humans have committed during their journey on Earth. Every human being is responsible for the actions they take on this Earthly plane.
It is believed that the Chitragupta Chalisa is a devotional hymn that is dedicated to the Lord Chitragupta. It is a 40-verse anthem that is performed by those who love it in a way of worship and seeking the blessings of the God of the universe. It is a hymn of worship. Chalisa can be made up of the Hindi language. It is a praise of the many aspects of Shri Chitragupta Maharaj.
The hymn outlines his role in preserving human records and his ability to bless and protect. Chitragupta Maharaj Chalisa is typically recited on Chitragupta Jayanti which is the day of Lord Chitragupta. The belief is that the act of reciting the Chalisa in a manner of commitment can lead to blessings for a prosperous life and a happy afterlife.
Because Hindu mythology is adamant about the importance of ‘Karma’ in determining the path that a person will follow after their earthly life every act of the person is carefully evaluated and only then will the best way be decided. This is precisely the position Shri Chitragupta Bhagwan plays, creating a record of all creatures and deciding what they will do after they leave their mortal body. You can also download Chitragupta Chalisa PDF below, so you can recite it offline.
Chitragupta Chalisa in Hindi
|| दोहा ||
सुमिर चित्रगुप्त ईश को, सतत नवाऊ शीश।
ब्रह्मा विष्णु महेश सह, रिनिहा भए जगदीश ।।
करो कृपा करिवर वदन, जो सरशुती सहाय।
चित्रगुप्त जस विमलयश, वंदन गुरूपद लाय ।।
|| चौपाई ||
जय चित्रगुप्त ज्ञान रत्नाकर । जय यमेश दिगंत उजागर ।।1।
अज सहाय अवतरेउ गुसांई । कीन्हेउ काज ब्रम्ह कीनाई ।।2।
श्रृष्टि सृजनहित अजमन जांचा । भांति-भांति के जीवन राचा ।।3।
अज की रचना मानव संदर । मानव मति अज होइ निरूत्तर ।।4।
भए प्रकट चित्रगुप्त सहाई । धर्माधर्म गुण ज्ञान कराई ।।5।
राचेउ धरम धरम जग मांही । धर्म अवतार लेत तुम पांही ।।6।
अहम विवेकइ तुमहि विधाता । निज सत्ता पा करहिं कुघाता ।।7।
श्रष्टि संतुलन के तुम स्वामी । त्रय देवन कर शक्ति समानी ।।8।
पाप मृत्यु जग में तुम लाए । भयका भूत सकल जग छाए ।।9।
महाकाल के तुम हो साक्षी । ब्रम्हउ मरन न जान मीनाक्षी ।।10।
धर्म कृष्ण तुम जग उपजायो । कर्म क्षेत्र गुण ज्ञान करायो ।।11।
राम धर्म हित जग पगु धारे । मानवगुण सदगुण अति प्यारे ।।12।
विष्णु चक्र पर तुमहि विराजें । पालन धर्म करम शुचि साजे ।।13।
महादेव के तुम त्रय लोचन । प्रेरकशिव अस ताण्डव नर्तन ।।14।
सावित्री पर कृपा निराली । विद्यानिधि माॅं सब जग आली ।।15।
रमा भाल पर कर अति दाया । श्रीनिधि अगम अकूत अगाया ।।16।
ऊमा विच शक्ति शुचि राच्यो । जाकेबिन शिव शव जग बाच्यो ।।17।
गुरू बृहस्पति सुर पति नाथा । जाके कर्म गहइ तव हाथा ।।18।
रावण कंस सकल मतवारे । तव प्रताप सब सरग सिधारे ।।19।
प्रथम् पूज्य गणपति महदेवा । सोउ करत तुम्हारी सेवा ।।20।
रिद्धि सिद्धि पाय द्वैनारी । विघ्न हरण शुभ काज संवारी ।।21।
व्यास चहइ रच वेद पुराना । गणपति लिपिबध हितमन ठाना ।।22।
पोथी मसि शुचि लेखनी दीन्हा । असवर देय जगत कृत कीन्हा ।।23।
लेखनि मसि सह कागद कोरा । तव प्रताप अजु जगत मझोरा ।।24।
विद्या विनय पराक्रम भारी । तुम आधार जगत आभारी ।।25।
द्वादस पूत जगत अस लाए । राशी चक्र आधार सुहाए ।।26।
जस पूता तस राशि रचाना । ज्योतिष केतुम जनक महाना ।।27।
तिथी लगन होरा दिग्दर्शन । चारि अष्ट चित्रांश सुदर्शन ।।28।
राशी नखत जो जातक धारे । धरम करम फल तुमहि अधारे।।29।
राम कृष्ण गुरूवर गृह जाई । प्रथम गुरू महिमा गुण गाई ।।30।
श्री गणेश तव बंदन कीना । कर्म अकर्म तुमहि आधीना ।।31।
देववृत जप तप वृत कीन्हा । इच्छा मृत्यु परम वर दीन्हा ।।32।
धर्महीन सौदास कुराजा । तप तुम्हार बैकुण्ठ विराजा ।।33।
हरि पद दीन्ह धर्म हरि नामा । कायथ परिजन परम पितामा ।।34।
शुर शुयशमा बन जामाता । क्षत्रिय विप्र सकल आदाता ।।35।
जय जय चित्रगुप्त गुसांई । गुरूवर गुरू पद पाय सहाई ।।36।
जो शत पाठ करइ चालीसा । जन्ममरण दुःख कटइ कलेसा ।।37।
विनय करैं कुलदीप शुवेशा । राख पिता सम नेह हमेशा ।।38।
|| दोहा ||
ज्ञान कलम, मसि सरस्वती, अंबर है मसिपात्र।
कालचक्र की पुस्तिका, सदा रखे दंडास्त्र।।
पाप पुन्य लेखा करन, धार्यो चित्र स्वरूप।
श्रृष्टिसंतुलन स्वामीसदा, सरग नरक कर भूप।।
।। इति श्री चित्रगुप्त चालीसा समाप्त ।।
Chitragupta Chalisa Lyrics
|| Doha ||
Chitragupt Eesh Ko Smaran Karo, Sada Mera Sir Jhukao.
Brahma Vishnu Mahesh Saaha, Riniha Bhaye Jagadeesh..
Karivaar Vadaan Daya Karo, Jo Sarasvatee Kee Madad Karate Hain.
Chitragupt Jas Vimalayaash, Vandan Gurupad Laaya..
|| Chaupai ||
Jay Chitragupt Gyaan Ratnaakar. Jay Yamesh Digant Ujaagar..1
Aj Sahaay Avataareu Gusaee. Keenhe Kaaj Bramha Keenaee..2.
Krieshan Krieshan Intarest Ajamaan Chek. Tarah-tarah Ke Jeevan Kee Rachana Kee..3.
Aaj Kee Rachana Maanav Sundar Hai. Maanav Man Ab Anuttarit Hai..4.
Chitragupt Unake Sahaayak Ke Roop Mein Prakat Hue. Dharm Aur Adharm Gun Gyaan..5.
Raacheu Dharm Dharm Jag Maahee. Dharm Avataar Chalo Tum Paahee..6.
Main Vivechak Hoon, Aap Nirmaata Hain. Nij Satta Pa Karahin Kugat..7.
Aap Srshti Ke Santulan Ke Svaamee Hain. Teenon Devata Ek Hee Shakti Karate Hain..8.
Paap Aur Mrtyu Ko Aap Duniya Mein Lae. Pooree Duniya Mein Dar Ka Bhoot Chha Gaya..9.
Aap Mahaakaal Ke Saakshee Hain. Brahmau Maaran Jaan Meenaakshee..10.
Dharm Krshn Toone Jagat Utpann Kiya. Karm Kshetr Gun Gyaan..11.
Raam Dharm Hit Jag Pagu Dhare. Manushy Ke Gun Aur Gun Bahut Priy Hain..12.
Tum Vishnu Chakr Par Viraajamaan Ho. Dharm Ka Paalan Karana Aur Karm Karana Shuddh Hai..13.
Aap Mahaadev Ke Teen Netr Hain. Nrty Ke Nrty Ke Roop Mein Shiv Ko Prerit Karana..14.
Saavitree Kee Krpa Anupam Hai. Vidyaanidhi Maan Pooree Duniya Mein Aaeen..15.
Raam Unake Maathe Par Bahut Daya Karate Hain. Shreenidhi Agam Akut Agaya..16.
Uma Mein Shakti Shuchi Rachyo. Jakebin Shiva Shaav Jag Bachao..17.
Guru Brhaspati Suraapati Naath. Jek Karm Gahaee Tav Hath..18.
Raavan Kans Sakal Mataveyar. Teree Mahima Saare Aakaash..19.
Sabase Pahale Ganesh Mahaadev Kee Pooja Kee. Aap Apanee Seva Kar Rahe Hain..20.
Riddhi Siddhi Pe Dvainaaree. Vighn Haran Shubh Kaaj Saanvaree..21.
Vyaas Chaaha Rach Ved Puraan. Ganapati Lipibaadh Hitamain Thaana..22.
Pothee Maasee Shuchi Lekhanee Deenha. Asvar De Jagat Krt Kinha..23.
Kalam Kee Syaahee Se Kaagaz Khaalee. Teree Mahima Aaj Sansaar Ke Beech Mein Hai..24.
Vidya Vinay Paraakram Bharee. Aap Sansaar Ke Aadhaar Hain, Aabhaaree Hain..25.
Baarah Bete Duniya Ko Hamaare Paas Lae. Raashi Chakr Aadhaar Suhaaye..26.
Jas Puta Tas Raashi Rachana. Jyotish Ketum Janak Mahaan..27.
Taareekh Lagan Hora Digdarshan. Chaar Aath Chitraansh Sudarshan..28.
Raashi Nakhat Jo Jaatak Dhare. Dharam Karam Phal Tumhee Adhaare..29.
Raam Krshn Guruvar Ghar Jay. Pahale Guru Ne Mahima Aur Gun Gae..30.
Shree Ganesh, Mainne Aapakee Pooja Kee Hai. Karm Akarm Tumi Adhina..31.
Devavrat Jap Tap Vrtt Keenha. Ichchha Mrtyu Ne Diya Sarvochch Varadaan..32.
Adhaarmik Saudaas Kuraaja. Tap Tum Baikunth Viraaja..33.
Hari Pad Din Dharm Hari Naam. Kaayath Rishtedaar Sarvochch Pita..34.
Shoor Shuyashma Jamaata Ban Jaatee Hai. Kshatriy Braahman Sakal Daata..35.
Jay Jay Chitragupt Gusaee. Guruvar Guru Pad Pe Sahaay..36.
Jo Shat Path Karee Chaaleesa. Janm-maran Ke Kasht Ne Kashton Ko Kaat Diya..37.
Pleej, Kuladeep Shuvesha. Pita Jaisa Pyaar Hamesha Banae Rakhen..38.
|| Doha ||
Gyaan Kalam Hai, Syaahee Sarasvatee Hai, Ambar Syaahee Hai.
Samay Ke Chakr Kee Pustika, Hamesha Chhadee Hathiyaar Rakho.
Paap Aur Puny Lekha, Dhaarit Chitr Roop.
Srshti Ke Santulan Ke Svaamee, Hamesha, Svarg Aur Nark Ke Raaja.
.. Yah Shree Chitragupt Chaaleesa Ka Samaapan Hai ..
How To Worship Chitragupta Bhagwan
Chitragupta Bhagwan weighs the advantages and disadvantages of each person before deciding if they are worthy of an opportunity to go to Heaven or be sent straight to hell. We recite Chitragupta Chalisa to please Lord Chitragupta
1. Offer Prayers: Offer daily prayers to Lord Chitragupta, asking for his blessings and protection.
2. Offer food: Prepare food offerings for Lord Chitragupta and offer them during your prayers.
3. Recite mantras: Chant mantras dedicated to Lord Chitragupta, such as the Chitragupta Chalisa or the Chitragupta Ashtakam.
4. Offer Flowers: Offer fresh flowers to the deity during your prayers.
5. Perform a Puja: Perform a puja (Hindu ritual worship) to Lord Chitragupta on special occasions or on Chitragupta Jayanti (the birthday of Lord Chitragupta).
6. Light a lamp: Light a lamp or Diya in front of the deity during your prayers.
7. Offer donation: Donate to a charity in the name of Lord Chitragupta, or to the temple in which the deity resides.
Lord Chitragupta Chalisa Lyrics Video in Hindi
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