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Indra Chalisa
श्री इन्द्र चालीसा
Indra Chalisa Lyrics in English with meaning and benefits. Seek Lord Indra’s blessings for success, prosperity, protection, courage, and spiritual well-being.
The Indra Chalisa is a powerful devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Indra. Reciting this Chalisa regularly removes obstacles, instills strength and purity, and invites the divine blessings of Lord Indra into your life. Below is the complete Indra Chalisa with English transliteration and verse-by-verse English meaning.
Indra Chalisa Lyrics & Meaning
Roman transliteration for easy chanting. Tap “Meaning” under any verse for the English translation.
Jai Indra Deva Dayanidhi, Tribhuvana Hitakari |
Sukha-Sampatti Ke Data, Bhava Bhaya Harana Vinashakari ||
जय इन्द्र देव दयानिधि, त्रिभुवन हितकारी। सुख-संपत्ति के दाता, भव भय हरण बिनाशकारी॥
Meaning
Victory to Lord Indra, the ocean of mercy, who is the benefactor of the three worlds. He is the giver of happiness and wealth, and the destroyer of worldly fears.
Jay Gajavahana Deva Adhisha | Sura-Muni Sevita Sakala Jagadisha ||
जय गजवाहन देव अधीशा। सुर-मुनि सेवित सकल जगदीशा॥
Meaning
Victory to the lord of gods who rides the elephant (Airavat). He is served by gods and sages and is the ruler of the entire universe.
Vajra Dharen Kara Megha Barasao | Dinan Dukha Hari Sukha Sukha Lao ||
वज्र धरें कर मेघ बरसाओ। दीनन दुख हरी सुख सुख लाओ॥
Meaning
Holding the thunderbolt (Vajra) in hand, you shower the clouds. Please remove the sorrows of the poor and bring abundant happiness.
Surapati Devaraja Tumhare | Nitya Nama Gavat Nar-Nari ||
सुरपति देवराज तुम्हारे। नित्य नाम गावत नर-नारी॥
Meaning
You are the lord of gods, Devraj. Men and women chant your holy name daily.
Pavaka Pavana Disha Adhipati | Saba Mili Manat Tumahi Svapati ||
पावक पवन दिशा अधिपति। सब मिलि मानत तुमहि स्वपति॥
Meaning
You are the lord of the directions of fire and wind. Everyone accepts you as their sovereign.
Arjuna Hita Bana Mein Aayo | Vajra Pragata Danava Dala Chhayo ||
अर्जुन हित बन में आयो। वज्र प्रकट दानव दल छायो॥
Meaning
You came to the forest for the benefit of Arjuna. Revealing your thunderbolt, you overcame the army of demons.
Asura Nikandana Maha Balashali | Bhuvana Traya Ke Rakshaka Kali ||
असुर निकंदन महा बलशाली। भुवन त्रय के रक्षक काली॥
Meaning
You are the destroyer of demons, immensely powerful, and the protector of the three worlds during times of crisis.
Sura-Samara Mein Tuma Balakari | Trasa Mitavahu Bhava Bhaya Bhari ||
सुर-समर में तुम बलकारी। त्रास मिटावहु भव भय भारी॥
Meaning
You are the provider of strength in the battles of the gods. Please remove our distress and the heavy fears of worldly existence.
Sharana Gahi Jo Nita Dina Dhyave | Ta Para Kripa Sada Hi Pave ||
शरण गहि जो नित दिन ध्यावे। ता पर कृपा सदा ही पावे॥
Meaning
Whoever seeks your refuge and meditates on you day and night, always receives your divine grace.
Dharati Ko Sinchata Ho Jala Se | Jeevanadata Tuma Ati Bala Se ||
धरती को सींचत हो जल से। जीवनदाता तुम अति बल से॥
Meaning
You irrigate the earth with water. With your immense power, you are the giver of life.
Kheta Hare, Harashita Kisana | Dhanya Karen Indra Ka Gana ||
खेत हरे, हरषीत किसान। धन्य करें इन्द्र का गान॥
Meaning
The fields become green, and the farmers are filled with joy. They sing the glorious praises of Lord Indra.
Gaja Airavata Tumahi Suhavai | Satru Dalana Prabhu Mana Harashavai ||
गज ऐरावत तुमहि सुहावै। सत्रु दलन प्रभु मन हरषावै॥
Meaning
The great elephant Airavat looks beautiful with you. The destroyer of enemies, O Lord, you delight our hearts.
Vajra Ankita Kara Mein Shobha | Dusta Dalana Karai Jaga Lobha ||
वज्र अंकित कर में शोभा। दुष्ट दलन करै जग लोभा॥
Meaning
The thunderbolt marked in your hand shines beautifully. It punishes the wicked and frees the world from greed.
Jo Nara Dhyana Lagaya Tumhara | Tina Para Kripa Karahu Bhavabara ||
जो नर ध्यान लगाय तुम्हारा। तिन पर कृपा करहु भवबारा॥
Meaning
Whichever person meditates upon you, please bestow your grace upon them and ferry them across the worldly ocean.
Sukha Sampatti Sada Ghara Aavai | Santata Mangala Phala Vaha Pavai ||
सुख संपत्ति सदा घर आवै। संतत मंगल फल वह पावै॥
Meaning
Happiness and wealth always reside in their home, and they continuously receive auspicious fruits.
Jai Jai Indra Deva Jagata Ke | Mangala Murti Bhava Bhaya Harate ||
जय जय इन्द्र देव जगत के। मंगल मूर्ति भव भय हरते॥
Meaning
Victory, victory to Lord Indra of the universe! You are the embodiment of auspiciousness, removing all fears of existence.
Surapati Dinan Dukha Binashao | Nija Sevaka Ke Kasta Mitao ||
सुरपति दीनन दुख बिनशाओ। निज सेवक के कष्ट मिटाओ॥
Meaning
O Lord of gods, destroy the sorrows of the poor. Please remove the sufferings of your humble servants.
Indra Chalisa Jo Padhai, Sune Mana Lai |
Sukha-Sampatti Siddhi Mile, Dukha Nahin Thahari Aai ||
इन्द्र चालीसा जो पढ़ै, सुने मन लाई। सुख-संपत्ति सिद्धि मिले, दुख नहिं ठहरि आइ॥
Meaning
Whoever recites or listens to the Indra Chalisa with a focused mind, obtains happiness, wealth, and spiritual power, and no sorrow can remain in their life.
Benefits of Reciting the Indra Chalisa
- Rainfall & Natural Prosperity: Being the deity of rain, reciting his Chalisa invokes timely rain and agricultural abundance.
- Overcoming Fear & Enemies: Bestows the power of the Vajra (thunderbolt) to defeat obstacles and negative influences.
- Leadership & Success: Enhances leadership qualities, confidence, and status as Lord Indra is the King of Gods.
When and How to Chant the Indra Chalisa
To chant the Indra Chalisa:
- Wake up early during the Brahma Muhurta and take a bath.
- Place an idol or picture of Lord Indra (or a representation of the Pancha Mahabhuta/natural forces) facing East.
- Offer fresh flowers, water, and sweets (especially yellow sweets or fruits).
- Light a ghee lamp and incense.
- Recite the Chalisa with pure devotion, praying for prosperity and natural harmony.
About Lord Indra
Lord Indra, also known as Devraj, is the King of Heaven (Svarga) and the leader of the Devas. He is the guardian deity of the East direction (Ashta-Digpala) and is associated with thunder, lightning, rain, and river flows. Armed with his mighty weapon, the Vajra, and riding the celestial white elephant Airavata, Lord Indra plays a key role in Vedic scriptures, representing power, cosmic order (Rita), and the life-giving forces of water.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should recite the Indra Chalisa?
Anyone seeking success in leadership, agricultural growth, timely rains, and protection from natural calamities can recite this Chalisa.
What is the best day to chant the Indra Chalisa?
Thursday is traditionally associated with the guru of gods (Brihaspati) and is considered highly auspicious for worshipping Lord Indra, though it can be chanted daily.
What is the significance of Lord Indra’s weapon?
Lord Indra’s weapon is the Vajra (thunderbolt), crafted from the bones of Sage Dadhichi. It represents absolute power, indestructible truth, and the dispersion of darkness/demonic forces.
॥ ॐ श्री इन्द्राय नमः ॥ • ॥ जय देवराज इन्द्र ॥