Doha
Jai Ganesh Girija Suvan, Mangal Mul Sujan Kehat Ayodhya Das Tum, Dehu Abhaya Varadan
(Victory to Lord Ganesha, the son of Goddess Parvati (Girija). You are the source of all auspiciousness and wisdom.
Ayodhya Das asks for your grace; please grant me the boon of fearlessness.)
Chaupai
Jai Girijapati Dinadayala | Sada Karat Santan Pratipala
(Victory to the Lord of Parvati, who is merciful to the poor and always protects the saints.)
Bhala Chandrama Sohat Nike | Kanan Kundal Shobhit Nike
(The beautiful crescent moon shines on your forehead, and your ears are adorned with lovely earrings.)
Anga Gaur Shira Ganga Bahaye | Mundamala Tan Chhara Lagaye
(Your body is fair, and the holy Ganga flows from your hair. You wear a garland of skulls and smear ashes on your body.)
Vastra Khal Baghamber Sohe | Chhavi Ko Dekh Nag Muni Mohe
(You wear a tiger skin as a garment; seeing your divine form, even the serpents and sages are enchanted.)
Maina Matu Ki Have Dulari | Vama Anga Sohat Chhavi Nyari
(The beloved daughter of Mother Maina (Parvati) sits on your left side, looking exceptionally beautiful.)
Kara Trishul Sohat Chhavi Bhari | Karat Sada Shatrun Chhayakari
(In your hand, the Trident looks magnificent; you always destroy the enemies of your devotees.)
Nandi Ganesh Sohai Tahan Kaise | Sagar Madhya Kamal Hain Jaise
(Nandi and Ganesha look as beautiful by your side as lotuses blooming in the middle of the ocean.)
Kartik Shyam Aur Ganarau | Ya Chhavi Ko Kahi Jata Na Kau
(Lord Kartikeya and Ganesha add to your glory; this divine sight is beyond description.)
Devan Jabhi Jai Pukara | Tabahi Dukha Prabhu Apa Nivara
(Whenever the Gods cried out for help, O Lord, you immediately removed their sufferings.)
Kiya Upadhrava Tarak Bhari | Devan Sab Mili Tumhi Guhari
(When the demon Taraka caused great chaos, all the Gods came to you for protection.)
Turata Shadanana Apa Pathayu | Lava-nimesh Mahan Mari Girayu
(You immediately sent Lord Kartikeya, who destroyed the demon in the blink of an eye.)
Apa Jalandhara Asura Sanhara | Suyash Tumhara Vidit Sansara
(You destroyed the demon Jalandhara; your great fame is known throughout the world.)
Tripurasur San Yudha Machayi | Sabhi Kripakar Deva Bachayi
(You fought and defeated Tripurasura, saving all the Gods by your grace.)
Kiya Tapahin Bhagiratha Bhari | Purahi Pratigya Tasu Purari
(King Bhagiratha performed great penance, and you, O Destroyer of Cities, fulfilled his vow by bringing Ganga to Earth.)
Danin Mahan Tum Sama Kou Nahin | Sevak Stuti Karat Sadahin
(There is no giver as generous as you; your servants always sing your praises.)
Veda Nam Mahima Tava Gayi | Akatha Anandi Par Na Payi
(The Vedas sing of your greatness; your joy is indescribable and infinite.)
Pragata Udadhi Manthan Mein Jwala | Jarat Sakal Sur Bhaye Vihala
(During the churning of the ocean, a deadly poison emerged, and the Gods were terrified of being burnt.)
Kini Daya Tahan Kari Sahayi | Nilakantha Tab Nam Kahayi
(You showed mercy and drank the poison to save them; since then, you have been called ‘Nilakantha’ (Blue-throated).)
Pujan Ramachandra Jab Kinha | Jiti Ke Lanka Vibhishan Dinha
(When Lord Rama worshipped you, he conquered Lanka and gave the kingdom to Vibhishana.)
Sahas Kamal Mein Ho Rahe Dhari | Kinha Pariksha Tabahin Purari
(When Rama was offering a thousand lotuses, you hid one to test his devotion.)
Ek Kamal Prabhu Rakheu Joi | Kushal Nain Pujan Chaha Hoi
(When one lotus was missing, Rama prepared to offer his own eye in worship.)
Bhaktipariksha Kini Kari Bhari | Tab Bhaye Prasanna Shambhu Purari
(Seeing such intense devotion, Lord Shiva was pleased and appeared before him.)
Jai Jai Jai Anant Avinashi | Karat Kripa Sabake Ghat Vasi
(Victory, victory, victory to the infinite and indestructible Lord who resides in everyone’s heart.)
Dushta Sakal Nit Mohin Satavai | Bhramat Rahe Man Chain Na Avai
(Evil thoughts constantly trouble me, and my wandering mind finds no peace.)
Trahi Trahi Main Nath Pukaro | Yahi Avashar Mohin Ana Ubaro
(I cry out for help, O Lord! Please save me at this very moment.)
Le Trishul Shatrun Ko Maro | Sankat Se Mohin Ana Ubaro
(Pick up your Trident and strike down my inner enemies; deliver me from all troubles.)
Mata Pita Bhrata Sab Koi | Sankat Mein Puchhat Nahin Koi
(Mother, father, and brothers—no one stands by a person in times of deep crisis.)
Swami Ek Hai Asha Tumhari | Ayi Harahu Ab Sankat Bhari
(O Lord, you are my only hope; come and remove this heavy burden of sorrow.)
Dhan Nirdhan Ko Det Sadahin | Jo Koi Janche So Phal Pahin
(You always grant wealth to the poor; whoever asks of you receives the desired fruit.)
Astuti Kehi Vidhi Karai Tumhari | Shambhu Nath Ab Chuko Na Sari
(How can I praise you adequately? O Lord Shambhu, do not miss this chance to save me.)
Shankar Ho Sankat Ke Nashan | Mangal Karan Vighna Vinashan
(O Shankar, you are the destroyer of troubles, the cause of auspiciousness, and the remover of obstacles.)
Yogi Yati Muni Dhyan Lagavai | Narad Sharad Shish Navavai
(Yogis and sages meditate upon you; Narada and Goddess Sharada bow their heads to you.)
Namo Namo Jai Namah Shivaya | Sura Brahmadik Par Na Paya
(Salutations again and again, victory to ‘Namah Shivaya’; even Brahma and the Gods cannot find your limits.)
Jo Yeh Path Kare Man Lai | Ta Par Hot Hai Shambhu Sahayi
(Whoever recites this with devotion, Lord Shambhu always helps them.)
Rini Jo Kou Ho Adhikari | Path Kare So Pavan Hari
(Whoever is burdened by debt will be freed by reciting this holy prayer.)
Putra Hin Ichha Kar Joi | Nishchay Shiva Prasad Te Hoi
(Whoever desires a child will surely have one by the grace of Lord Shiva.)
Pandit Varai Trayodashi Ko | Dyat Pariksha Hom Kare Ko
(Reciting this on the 13th day of the lunar fortnight (Trayodashi) with rituals brings great rewards.)
Dhuupa Dipa Naivedya Chadhavai | Anta Kal Sayujya Pad Pavai
(One who offers incense, lamps, and food in worship attains liberation at the time of death.)
Kaha Ayodhya Das Ash Tumhari | Jani Sakal Dukha Harahu Purari
(Ayodhya Das says: You are my only hope; please take away all my sufferings.)
Doha
Nitya Niyam Kar Pratah Hi, Paath Karau Chalis
Tum Meri Manokamna, Pooran Karahu Jagdish
(I recite these forty verses every morning with devotion. O Lord of the Universe, please fulfill my heart’s desires.)