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Rahu Chalisa
श्री राहु चालीसा
The Rahu Chalisa is a devotional hymn addressed to Rahu, the north lunar node and one of the nine Navagraha (planetary deities) in Vedic astrology. Rahu is a chhaya graha (shadow planet) linked with eclipses, sudden change and the karmic lessons of the birth chart. People recite this Chalisa to calm a difficult Rahu, to seek relief from Rahu dosha and Kaal Sarp dosha, and to steady the mind during unsettled phases of life. This page gives the full Rahu Chalisa in easy English transliteration, with a clear meaning for every verse so you can follow along even if you do not read Hindi.
Rahu Chalisa Lyrics in English (Transliteration)
Roman transliteration for easy chanting. Tap “Meaning” under any verse for the English translation.
Namo Namo Shri Rahu Sukhkari
Sabhi Kashton Ko Harne Wale, Bhakton Ko Sukh Dene Wale
Meaning
Repeated salutations to Rahu, the giver of ease, who clears away every kind of suffering and grants comfort to his devotees.
Jayati Jayati Shri Rahu Maharaj
Bhav Bandhan Se Karte Sabka Uddhar
Meaning
Victory, victory to the great king Rahu, who lifts everyone free from the bonds of worldly existence.
Jayati Jayati Shri Rahu Dayala
Sada Bhaktan Ke Sankat Hara
Meaning
Glory to the merciful Rahu, who is forever the one who takes away the troubles of his devotees.
Sarpaakar, Phani Dhar Shesha
Rahu Dev, Sankat Harnewala
Meaning
Serpent-formed and hooded like Shesha the great snake, Lord Rahu is the one who removes crises.
Sir Kate Par Dhad Na Chhoda
Amrit Pani Kia Sant Moda
Meaning
Even with his head severed he did not let go of his body; having tasted the nectar of immortality, he turned the course of events against the gods.
Rahu Ketu, Kaalgrah Jane
Sabhi Sankaton Ko Door Bhagane
Meaning
Known as Rahu and Ketu, the nodes of time, they are invoked to drive every trouble far away.
Sarpaakar, Chhaya Grah Mane
Sabhi Janon Ke Dukh Har Jane
Meaning
Serpent-shaped and counted as a shadow planet, he is the one who carries off the sorrows of all people.
Ketu Rahu Sangram Machaya
Devataon Ko Bhi Daraya
Meaning
Ketu and Rahu stirred up a fierce struggle and struck fear even into the gods.
Bhanu Graas, Chandra Ko Dhaya
Sabhi Grahon Par Prabhav Dikhaya
Meaning
Seizing the Sun and overtaking the Moon, they show their power over all the planets, an image of the eclipse.
Rahu-Ketu Chhaya Grah Bhare
Sabhi Grahon Mein Rahu Nyare
Meaning
Rahu and Ketu are weighty shadow planets, and among all the planets Rahu stands apart as singular.
Rahu Dosh Jo Janam Kundali
Rahu Chalisa Karein Nirantar
Meaning
When there is a Rahu affliction in the birth chart, one should recite the Rahu Chalisa steadily and without break.
Jeevan Mein Sabhi Kasht Mitave
Rahu Dev Kripa Barasave
Meaning
It erases every hardship from life, and the grace of Lord Rahu rains down on the devotee.
Bhakta Jo Rahu Dev Ko Dhyave
Sabhi Sankaton Ko Har Lave
Meaning
The devotee who keeps Lord Rahu in mind has all of his difficulties carried away.
Rahu Grah Ka Prabhav Hatave
Sabhi Janon Ko Sukh Dilave
Meaning
He lifts the harsh influence of the planet Rahu and brings comfort to all people.
Kaalsarp Dosh Bhi Taare
Rahu Chalisa Jo Jan Gaave
Meaning
He also wards off the Kaal Sarp affliction for whoever sings the Rahu Chalisa.
Rahu Grah Ke Mantra Jape Jo
Jeevan Mein Sab Sukh Pave So
Meaning
And the one who chants the mantras of Rahu finds every comfort in life.
Shatru Se Jo Bhaybheet Hove
Rahu Dev Ka Dhyan Dharave
Meaning
Anyone gripped by fear of enemies should hold the thought of Lord Rahu in meditation.
Rahu Dev Ki Sharan Jo Aave
Sabhi Kashton Se Mukti Pave
Meaning
Whoever comes to take shelter with Lord Rahu wins release from all suffering.
Rahu Dev Ka Dhyan Lagave
Jeevan Mein Sukh Shanti Pave
Meaning
One who fixes the mind in meditation on Lord Rahu gains comfort and peace in life.
Rahu Dev Ka Yash Gaave
Sabhi Sankat Door Bhagaave
Meaning
One who sings the praise of Lord Rahu chases every trouble far away.
Bhakti Bhaav Se Rahu Dev Ko
Jo Bhi Bhakta Sumire Man Mein
Meaning
Whatever devotee remembers Lord Rahu in the heart with a feeling of devotion…
Sabhi Sankat, Kasht Mitave
Rahu Dev Kripa Barasave
Meaning
…has every crisis and hardship wiped away, and the grace of Lord Rahu pours down.
Rahu Dev Ki Sharan Jo Aave
Jeevan Mein Sabhi Sukh Pave
Meaning
Whoever takes refuge with Lord Rahu finds every comfort in life.
Rahu Dev Ka Yash Gaave
Sabhi Sankat Door Bhagaave
Meaning
One who sings the glory of Lord Rahu drives all troubles away.
Kripa Drishti Rahu Dev Ki
Jo Bhi Bhakta Man Mein Dhyave
Meaning
May the kind gaze of Lord Rahu rest on every devotee who meditates on him within the mind.
Rahu Dev Ke Charanon Mein
Sabhi Bhakta Shish Navave
Meaning
Let all devotees bow their heads at the feet of Lord Rahu.
Bhanu Chandra Jo Rahu Grase
Sabhi Grahon Par Rahu Base
Meaning
Rahu it is who eclipses the Sun and the Moon, and Rahu holds sway over all the planets.
Rahu Dev Ki Mahima Nyari
Sabhi Grahon Mein Rahu Bhari
Meaning
The greatness of Lord Rahu is unlike any other; among all the planets Rahu is the weightiest.
Sarpaakar Rahu Dev Ka
Jo Bhi Bhakta Sumire Man Mein
Meaning
Serpent-formed is Lord Rahu, and whatever devotee recalls him in the heart…
Rahu Grah Ka Dosh Mitave
Sabhi Janon Ko Sukh Dilave
Meaning
…has the affliction of the planet Rahu cleared, and comfort is granted to all people.
Kripa Drishti Rahu Dev Ki
Sabhi Bhakton Ko Sukh Pave
Meaning
Through the merciful gaze of Lord Rahu, all devotees attain comfort.
Bhanu Chandra Jo Rahu Grase
Sabhi Grahon Par Rahu Base
Meaning
Rahu it is who eclipses the Sun and the Moon, and Rahu presides over all the planets.
Rahu Dev Ki Mahima Nyari
Sabhi Grahon Mein Rahu Bhari
Meaning
The greatness of Lord Rahu stands apart; among all the planets Rahu is the mightiest.
Sarpaakar Rahu Dev Ka
Jo Bhi Bhakta Sumire Man Mein
Meaning
Serpent-formed is Lord Rahu, and any devotee who keeps him in mind…
Rahu Grah Ka Dosh Mitave
Sabhi Janon Ko Sukh Dilave
Meaning
…has the affliction of the planet Rahu removed, and comfort is brought to everyone.
Jay Rahu Dev Maharaj, Karo Bhakto Ka Uddhar
Shir Par Sohe Mukut Mani, Tan Par Shobhe Neela Vastra
Meaning
Victory to the great king Rahu Dev, deliver your devotees. A jewelled crown graces his head, and his body is robed in blue.
Ardhakaya Bhayankar Bhari, Bhuja Char Khadga Dhari
Shyam Varna Mukh Vikrala, Netra Teen Ati Bhayawala
Meaning
With only half a body, fearsome and powerful, he holds a sword in his four arms. Dark in colour, with a fierce face and three dreadful eyes.
Mesh Rashi Ka Ho Swami, Singh Lagna Ho Anugami
Shani Sam Jiski Hai Chhaya, Papi Grah Kehlata
Meaning
He is reckoned lord of the sign Aries, and the Leo ascendant follows him. His shadow resembles Saturn's, and he is called a malefic planet.
Par Jo Jape Tumhara Naam, Ho Jate Uske Sab Kaam
Kark Rashi Mein Uchch Bhav, Kanya Rashi Mein Neech Prabhav
Meaning
Yet whoever chants your name finds all his work accomplished. He is exalted in the sign Cancer and weakened in Virgo.
Jo Koi Dhyan Tumhe Lagata, Sukh Sampatti Wah Pata
Kripa Karo Rahu Dev Bhari, Sankat Har Lo Sab Nar Nari
Meaning
Whoever meditates on you gains comfort and prosperity. Pour out your great grace, O Rahu Dev, and take away the troubles of all men and women.
Bhoot Pret Ka Bhay Nashave, Rog Shok Dukh Door Karave
Jo Koi Dhyan Tumhe Dharta, Uska Rog Turant Hi Harta
Meaning
He destroys the fear of ghosts and spirits and drives away disease, grief and pain. For whoever holds you in meditation, illness is cured at once.
Tum Ho Grahon Ke Raja, Door Karo Bhakton Ki Badha
Ardha Ratri Ke Tum Ho Swami, Jo Jape Ho Antaryami
Meaning
You are the king among planets; remove the obstacles of your devotees. You are the lord of midnight, and whoever chants gains inner vision.
Rahu Chalisa Prem Se, Jo Koi Nar Gave
Sab Sukh Pave Ant Mein, Rahu Lok Jave
Meaning
Whoever sings this Rahu Chalisa with love attains every comfort in the end and reaches the realm of Rahu.
Benefits of Reciting the Rahu Chalisa
Devotees turn to the Rahu Chalisa to soften a difficult Rahu and to bring steadiness during unsettled phases of life. Regular, sincere recitation is associated with the following:
- Rahu dosha relief: It is recited to ease the strain of an afflicted Rahu placement in the birth chart and to reduce sudden setbacks.
- Kaal Sarp dosha support: Many recite it as a remedy when all planets fall between Rahu and Ketu, the pattern called Kaal Sarp dosha.
- Calmer mind: The steady rhythm of the verses helps quiet anxiety, scattered thoughts and restlessness.
- Protection and courage: It is chanted for relief from fear of enemies, insecurity and unseen disturbances.
- Clearer path forward: Devotees feel that obstacles, delays and stalled efforts begin to loosen.
- Focus on growth: Regular practice supports concentration and a more grounded approach to daily challenges.
When and How to Chant the Rahu Chalisa
Rahu is honoured at night rather than in daylight, so the Chalisa is traditionally recited between sunset and sunrise. Saturday evening after sunset is a common choice, and Rahu Kaal, the roughly ninety-minute daily window linked to Rahu, is also considered suitable. Bathe first, light a lamp and some incense, sit facing north on a clean mat, and recite calmly and clearly without rushing. Some devotees repeat it up to 108 times, but even one heartfelt reading carries value. The spirit matters more than the count: approach Rahu with respect and a settled mind rather than fear.
About the Rahu Chalisa
The Rahu Chalisa belongs to the family of Navagraha (nine-planet) devotional hymns, alongside chalisas for Shani, Surya and the other graha. It is written in the familiar chaupai-and-doha form: opening couplets, a run of short verses, and a closing couplet. Unlike Hanuman or Shiva, Rahu does not have one single fixed canonical Chalisa, so several popular recensions circulate, and some repeat lines through the middle section. The text praises Rahu’s serpent form and shadow nature, recalls the churning-of-the-ocean story behind the eclipse, names his astrological traits, and asks the devotee to meet this difficult node with devotion instead of dread.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Rahu Chalisa?
The Rahu Chalisa is a devotional hymn addressed to Rahu, the north lunar node and a shadow planet (chhaya graha) among the nine Navagraha of Vedic astrology. It is recited to calm a difficult Rahu, to seek relief from Rahu dosha and Kaal Sarp dosha, and to steady the mind.
What are the benefits of reciting the Rahu Chalisa?
Devotees recite it to ease the effects of an afflicted Rahu, to support remedies for Kaal Sarp dosha, to calm anxiety and fear, and to feel that obstacles and delays begin to clear. It is treated as a devotional aid, not a substitute for personal astrological guidance.
Which day is best to recite the Rahu Chalisa?
Saturday is the day most associated with Rahu, and it is usually recited in the evening after sunset. Because Rahu is honoured at night, the daily Rahu Kaal window is also considered suitable, while daytime chanting outside Rahu Kaal is generally avoided.
How many verses are in the Rahu Chalisa?
This recension has forty numbered verses framed by opening and closing dohas (couplets). Rahu does not have a single fixed canonical Chalisa, so verse counts and wording vary between popular versions; the text on this page follows the recension supplied in our source.
Can the Rahu Chalisa be recited in English?
Yes. This page provides the full Rahu Chalisa in clear English (Roman) transliteration so anyone can read it aloud, along with a plain-English meaning for every verse. The devotion behind the recitation matters more than the script you read it in.
Does the Rahu Chalisa help with Kaal Sarp dosha?
Kaal Sarp dosha is the chart pattern where all planets sit between Rahu and Ketu. Reciting the Rahu Chalisa is one of the traditional devotional remedies associated with this condition. For a personal assessment, consult a qualified Vedic astrologer.
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