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Kalki Chalisa
श्री कल्कि चालीसा
The Kalki Chalisa is a forty-verse devotional hymn to Kalki, the tenth and final avatar of Lord Vishnu. Hindu tradition describes Kalki as a future warrior who appears on a white horse with a blazing sword to end the Kali Yuga and re-establish dharma. This page gives you the full Kalki Chalisa in easy Roman transliteration, so you can read and chant it even without knowing Devanagari, along with a clear English meaning for every single verse.
Kalki Chalisa Lyrics in English (Transliteration)
Roman transliteration for easy chanting. Tap “Meaning” under any verse for the English translation.
Kalki kalki naam binu, milta nahin kalyan
Pujo japo bhajo nit, Shri Kalki ka naam
Meaning
Without repeating the name of Kalki, true well-being never comes. So worship, chant and sing the name of Shri Kalki every single day.
Yugacharya kehte suno, is dharti ke log
Kalki bhagwat kripa binu, nahi chhootat bhavarog
Meaning
Listen, O people of this earth, to what the teacher of the age declares: without the grace of Lord Kalki, the sickness of worldly bondage is never cured.
Kalki naam hai jag ujiyara
Bhaktajanon ko atishay pyara
Meaning
The name of Kalki is a light that brightens the whole world, and it is deeply dear to all who love him.
Jo Kalki ka naam pukare
Usko milte sabhi sahare
Meaning
Anyone who calls out the name of Kalki finds every kind of help and support in life.
Sankat hare mite sab peera
Jo vishwas kare ghari dheera
Meaning
He clears away troubles and ends all pain for the devotee who holds firm faith and quiet patience.
Jai Kalki jai jagatpate
Padma pati jai Ramapate
Meaning
Victory to Kalki, master of the universe; victory to the beloved lord of Padma and Rama, another name for Goddess Lakshmi.
Naam jaap kali kaal vinasha
Bhaktajanon ki phalti aasha
Meaning
Chanting his name wears down the darkness of the Kali age, and the hopes of his devotees ripen into results.
Naam jaap sab dukh haranta
Gaavahin Ved Shastra ati santa
Meaning
Repeating his name lifts away every sorrow; the Vedas, the scriptures and countless saints all sing his glory.
Kalki sab devan ke deva
Sabhi devta karte seva
Meaning
Kalki is the God above all gods, and every deity offers him loving service.
Kalki kalki jo bhajte hain
Kalki sarv sankat harte hain
Meaning
For those who worship him by repeating 'Kalki, Kalki', he himself removes every danger and difficulty.
Naam sanjivan mool hai Kalki
Ichha puran karta hai sabki
Meaning
The name of Kalki is the life-restoring root of all things, and he fulfils the sincere wishes of everyone.
Yatha samay avatar pathaye
Kalyug mein Kalki ji aaye
Meaning
At the appointed hour the Lord sends forth his descent; in the Kali age it is Kalki who will come.
Kali ka naash karenge Kalki
Purti karenge apnepan ki
Meaning
Kalki will destroy the corruption of the Kali age and complete the divine purpose that is truly his own.
Tan-man-dhan nyochhavar keeje
Sada boliye Kalki ki jai
Meaning
Surrender your body, mind and wealth to him, and let 'Victory to Kalki' always be on your lips.
Asur nikandan bhav-bhay-bhanjan
Kalimal naashan nij-jan-ranjan
Meaning
He uproots demons, breaks the fear of worldly existence, wipes out the filth of the Kali age, and gladdens the hearts of his own people.
Sant muni jan karte vandan
Brahmadik karte abhinandan
Meaning
Saints and sages bow before him, and Brahma along with the other gods sing his welcome and praise.
Ashwa chadhe hain kharg dhare hain
Prakriti Brahm se poorn pare hain
Meaning
He rides upon a horse and carries a sword, yet in his fullness he stands beyond both nature and the formless Absolute.
Hoga ab kali kaal samapan
Satyug ka hoga aavahan
Meaning
Now the age of Kali is drawing to its close, and the golden age of Satya Yuga will be called forth.
Ghira jagat mein saghan andhera
Mlechchh janon ne dala ghera
Meaning
The world lies wrapped in thick darkness, and the wicked have closed in on it from every side.
Hai adharm ka chahundishi phera
Kaliyug ka chahuntarfa dera
Meaning
Unrighteousness is turning in all four directions, and the Kali age has pitched its camp everywhere.
Ganga Yamuna hui apavan
Gau Brahman lage dukh pavan
Meaning
Even the Ganga and Yamuna have grown impure, and cows and the wise are made to suffer.
Dukhiya Bharat tumhen pukare
Prakato Kalki nath hamare
Meaning
Grieving India cries out to you; appear now, O Kalki, our protector and lord.
Ab toh lehu prabhu avatara
Dukhi ho raha dharm bechara
Meaning
Take your form upon the earth now, O Lord, for helpless dharma is sinking into sorrow.
Dekh rahe ho dasha aaj ki
Pragato yug parivartan Kalki
Meaning
You see clearly the state of the world today; appear, O Kalki, to turn the wheel of the ages.
Hota Ved Dharm apmana
Sab karte apna man mana
Meaning
The path of the Vedas is being dishonoured, and everyone acts only as their own whim dictates.
Kalki ji ka kharg chalega
Koi adharmi nahi bachega
Meaning
When the sword of Lord Kalki finally swings, not a single wrongdoer will be left standing.
Dhar Narsingh roop jab aaye
Bhakt Prahlad ke pran bachaye
Meaning
When the Lord took the form of Narasimha, the man-lion, he rescued the life of his devotee Prahlada.
Vaman ka lekr avatara
Bali ka naash kiya chhal sara
Meaning
Descending as Vamana, the dwarf, he undid all the pride of King Bali through a single divine stride.
Hari avtar leen prabhu jab hi
Mukt Gajendra bhayo prabhu tab hi
Meaning
Whenever the Lord takes a form he brings freedom, just as he liberated Gajendra, the elephant king, from the crocodile.
Jab Ravan anyay pasara
Ramroop tab tha prabhu dhara
Meaning
When Ravana spread injustice across the world, the Lord then took birth in the form of Rama.
Rakshas maar asur sanhare
Sami santjan maye sukhare
Meaning
He struck down the demons and destroyed the asuras, and so brought comfort to all saints and good people.
Kans Kauravon ka atanka
Dharmaglani ki bhari shanka
Meaning
The tyranny of Kamsa and the Kauravas spread terror, raising a heavy fear that righteousness itself was failing.
Sab mil kinhi dhara apavan
Keshv roop ghara man bhavan
Meaning
When people together made the earth unclean, the Lord took the heart-pleasing form of Keshava, that is Krishna.
Nishkank hogi jab dharti
Dharm lata dikhegi phalti
Meaning
When the earth becomes spotless and pure again, the tender vine of dharma will be seen bearing fruit.
Kalki ji mein dhyan jo lave
Bandhan mukt mahasukh pave
Meaning
Whoever fixes their meditation on Lord Kalki is released from bondage and attains a deep and lasting joy.
Kalki keertan bhajan jo gaave
Chhoote moh parampad paave
Meaning
Whoever sings the praises and hymns of Kalki lets go of attachment and reaches the highest state.
Ishtadev Kalki avatara
Brahmadik ko pave para
Meaning
Kalki, the cherished chosen deity, is the one through whom even Brahma and the great gods cross to the other shore.
Kalki naam vidit sansara
Kar do Kalki jag ujiyara
Meaning
The name of Kalki is known across all creation; O Kalki, fill this world with your radiant light.
Khaldal mari karahu sudhara
Bhoomibhar utaran hara
Meaning
Strike down the armies of the wicked and set things right; you are the one who lifts the burden weighing on the earth.
Kalki roop anadi ananta
Jake gun gaavahin shruti santa
Meaning
The being of Kalki is without beginning and without end, and his virtues are sung by the Vedas and by the saints.
Jo yeh gaave Kalki Chalisa
Hoe siddhi pooran sab ichchha
Meaning
Whoever sings this Kalki Chalisa gains success, and every heartfelt wish is brought to fulfilment.
Jai Kalki jai jagat bihari
Mangal bhavan amangal hari
Meaning
Victory to Kalki, who roams and delights the whole world; you are the home of all that is auspicious and the remover of all that is not.
Vighn haran mangal karan, Shri Kalki ji bhagwan
Nij seva bhakti diyo charnon mein rahne ka varadan
Meaning
O Lord Shri Kalki, remover of obstacles and giver of good fortune, grant the boon that we may stay in loving service and devotion at your feet.
Benefits of Reciting the Kalki Chalisa
Devotees turn to the Kalki Chalisa for both inner strength and a sense of protection in difficult times. Regular, sincere recitation is believed to bring these blessings:
- Relief from troubles: The verses ask Kalki to clear away obstacles, distress and the pressures of daily life.
- Courage and fearlessness: Meditating on the sword-bearing warrior avatar is said to steady the mind and drive out fear.
- Protection from negativity: The hymn calls on Kalki to wipe out the impurities and harmful influences of the Kali age.
- Fulfilment of sincere wishes: Several verses promise that heartfelt desires ripen into results for the faithful.
- Mental peace: Slow, devoted chanting calms the mind and turns attention toward the divine.
- A step toward liberation: The closing verses speak of freedom from attachment and the highest spiritual state.
When and How to Chant the Kalki Chalisa
The Kalki Chalisa can be recited on any day, though many devotees prefer the early morning hours of Brahma Muhurta before sunrise, or a quiet time in the evening. Saturdays and Tuesdays are often chosen for Vishnu-related worship, and Kalki Jayanti is especially meaningful. After a bath, sit on a clean mat before an image of Kalki or Vishnu, light a lamp and some incense, and offer flowers if you wish. Then read the verses slowly with a calm, fearless and devoted heart, closing with ‘Jai Shri Kalki’. Devotion and attention matter far more than perfect pronunciation.
About the Kalki Chalisa
The Kalki Chalisa is a traditional Hindi devotional composition of forty chaupai verses framed by opening and closing doha couplets, following the same well-loved pattern as the Hanuman Chalisa. It praises Kalki, the tenth avatar of Vishnu, who is yet to appear. The verses describe the moral decay of the Kali age, recall Vishnu’s earlier avatars such as Narasimha, Vamana, Rama and Krishna, and appeal to Kalki to descend, punish wrongdoing and usher in a new age of truth. Like most chalisas it is anonymous and passed down within popular devotional tradition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kalki Chalisa?
The Kalki Chalisa is a forty-verse Hindu devotional hymn dedicated to Kalki, the tenth and final avatar of Lord Vishnu. It praises Kalki as a future warrior who will end the Kali Yuga and restore dharma, and it is read or sung as a prayer for courage, protection and peace.
What are the benefits of reciting the Kalki Chalisa?
Devotees recite it to seek relief from troubles, protection from negative influences, courage and fearlessness, mental peace, and the fulfilment of sincere wishes. The verses also point toward freedom from attachment and spiritual progress.
Which day is best to recite the Kalki Chalisa?
It can be recited on any day. Many devotees choose the early morning or evening, and Saturdays and Tuesdays are traditionally favoured for Vishnu-related worship. Kalki Jayanti is considered an especially auspicious occasion.
How many verses are in the Kalki Chalisa?
This Kalki Chalisa has forty main chaupai verses, along with two opening doha couplets and one closing doha, matching the classic chalisa structure made famous by the Hanuman Chalisa.
Is the Kalki Chalisa the same as the Kali Chalisa?
No. The Kalki Chalisa is dedicated to Lord Kalki, the future avatar of Vishnu, while the Kali Chalisa is dedicated to the goddess Kali. They are two completely different texts for two different deities.
Can the Kalki Chalisa be recited in English?
Yes. This page provides the full Kalki Chalisa in Roman transliteration, so you can chant it accurately without reading Devanagari. Sincere devotion matters more than the script you use.
॥ Kalki Chalisa ॥