Shukra Chalisa

Victory, victory to the merciful Shukra Dev, who constantly cares for and protects those who turn to him.

He is clothed in white, fair of complexion and radiant, with a gentle face and a heart as cool and fragrant as sandalwood.

Adorned with ornaments set with fine jewels, he is fond of sweetness and of cool, pleasant fragrances.

Shown with seven arms and as a storehouse of grace and beauty, he keeps bestowing auspiciousness on his devotees.

Wholly auspicious and ever a giver of comfort, he is kind to the humble and a treasury of compassion.

Bright and clear as the water of the Ganga, his very sight gladdens the human heart.

He brings great good across the three worlds and pours out his mercy for the welfare of the poor and lowly.

For gods, demons, sages and devotees alike he removes hardship and breaks the troubles of the world.

He dispels delusion and wins the heart, blossoming every kind of happiness and ease in the lives of his devotees.

Even when roused to anger, his swift arms act to relieve distress and protect saints who are in pain.

With his white complexion and softly beautiful form, he clears away troubles and brings joy to many.

He removes the wicked, works for the good of honest people, and clears away every obstacle in his own distinctive way.

Lord even to the chief of the gods, his grace shines forth as he ends suffering and fills life with purity.

For those who study the Vedas and Puranas he is master; he captivates the mind, removes delusion and fulfils desires.

With his seven arms and jewel-studded garland, he removes distress and is a giver of auspicious rewards.

He guards happiness, grants every comfort, and fulfils all the heartfelt wishes of his devotees.

The Lord washes away the sins committed by people and removes every obstacle from their path.

He cures illness and takes away sorrow, granting good and auspicious results in every way.

Gods, humans and sages all bow to him, and those who keep his vow and worship him find their sorrows lifted.

To all who take refuge in him he is a treasury of mercy; protector of his people, he is asked to take away the devotee's own grief.

Whoever sings this praise daily with a pure heart gains every happiness and reaches the highest state.

A temple to him stands in Vrindavan, where sincere devotees come and take shelter at all times.

He erases the hardships of holy people and easily frees them from the bonds of worldly existence.

He brings every wish to fulfilment, breaks the hold of attachment, and carries devotees across the ocean of birth and death.

Victory, victory to the storehouse of compassion, Shukra Dev, who orders and sustains the whole universe.

I bow to you, Lord, ocean of all virtues, remover of every kind of obstacle and giver of happiness.

Dearly loved master of gods and sages, white of hue and captivating in form.

Glory, glory, glory to the compassionate Shukra; show your grace and cut away the bonds of worldly life.

Those who hold him in meditation become content, for his merciful gaze brings peace and well-being.

He reforms the mind of the low and the timid, dispels delusion and clears away their distress.

As lord linked with Lakshmi's wealth he grants auspicious results, ever intent on breaking the sorrows of the devout.

Glory, glory, glory to Shukra, treasury of mercy; show your grace and take away all suffering.

Ever full of beauty, brilliance and strength, he gives peace and grants comfort to his devotees.

Across the three worlds Shukra is the doer of good and the one who carries away every obstacle.

Whoever sings this with a pure heart day after day gains every joy and attains the supreme state.