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Yama Chalisa
श्री यमराज चालीसा
Yama Chalisa Lyrics in English with meaning and benefits. Discover the significance of Lord Yama and the blessings of reciting this sacred Chalisa.
The Yama Chalisa is a powerful devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Yama. Reciting this Chalisa regularly removes obstacles, instills strength and purity, and invites the divine blessings of Lord Yama into your life. Below is the complete Yama Chalisa with English transliteration and verse-by-verse English meaning.
Yama Chalisa Lyrics & Meaning
Roman transliteration for easy chanting. Tap “Meaning” under any verse for the English translation.
Bata Hamari Tuma Suno, Mere Priya Yamaraja |
Aao Milakara Hama Karen, Isa Duniya Para Raja ||
बात हमारी तुम सुनो, मेरे प्रिय यमराज। आओ मिलकर हम करें, इस दुनिया पर राज।।
Meaning
Listen to my words, my beloved Yamaraj. Let us come together and rule over this world.
Mitra Raja Yamaraja Hamare | Tuma Lagate Ho Sabase Pyare ||
मित्र राज यमराज हमारे। तुम लगते हो सबसे प्यारे।।
Meaning
O my friend Yamaraj, you seem the dearest to me.
Isaka Raja Na Koi Jane | Bevakufa Mujhako Saba Mane ||
इसका राज न कोई जाने। बेवकूफ मुझको सब माने।।
Meaning
No one knows the secret of this; people consider me foolish.
Mujhe Pharka Padata Na Koi | Achchha Hai Ye Kissa Goi ||
मुझे फर्क पड़ता न कोई। अच्छा है ये किस्सा गोई।।
Meaning
It makes no difference to me; this storytelling is indeed beautiful.
Jaise Chalata Chalane Dena | Hamein Kisi Se Kya Hai Lena ||
जैसे चलता चलने देना। हमें किसी से क्या है लेना।।
Meaning
Let things function as they are; why should we interfere with others?
Aakhira Tumase Darana Kaisa | Mang Rahe Kya Unase Paisa ||
आखिर तुमसे डरना कैसा। माँग रहे क्या उनसे पैसा।।
Meaning
Why should we fear you? Are we asking you for money?
Mrityu Deva Tuma Mane Jate | Aapa Naraka Adhipati Kahalate ||
मृत्यु देव तुम माने जाते। आप नरक अधिपति कहलाते।।
Meaning
You are recognized as the God of Death, and you are called the Lord of Naraka (underworld).
Bhainsa Vahana Chadhakara Chalate | Gada, Pasha Ko Dharana Karate ||
भैंसा वाहन चढ़कर चलते। गदा,पाश को धारण करते।।
Meaning
You ride on a buffalo vehicle and hold a mace (Gada) and a noose (Pasha).
Lala Vastra Tuma Dharana Karate | Saba Prani Jana Tumase Darate ||
लाल वस्त्र तुम धारण करते। सब प्राणी जन तुमसे डरते।।
Meaning
You wear red garments, and all living beings are afraid of you.
Pita Tumare Surya Kahate | Aru Sangya Teri Hain Mate ||
पिता तुम्हारे सूर्य कहाते। अरु संज्ञा तेरी हैं माते।।
Meaning
Your father is Lord Surya (the Sun God), and Mother Sanjna is your mother.
Avatari Tuma Dharma Kahate | Mrityu Niyama Palana Karavate ||
अवतारी तुम धर्म कहाते।मृत्यु नियम पालन करवाते।।
Meaning
You are the incarnation of Dharma (righteousness) and enforce the cosmic laws of mortality.
Tuma Nivasa Yamaloka Mein Karate | Pitraloka Bhi Jisako Kahate ||
तुम निवास यमलोक में करते। पितृलोक भी जिसको कहते।।
Meaning
You reside in Yamaloka, which is also referred to as Pitruloka (abode of ancestors).
Tumhein Naraka Ka Raja Manen | Nyayadhisha Mrita Aatma Janen ||
तुम्हें नरक का राजा मानें।न्याय धीश मृत आत्मा ज्ञानी।।
Meaning
They consider you the king of Naraka and the ultimate judge of deceased souls.
Karma Lekha Sabaka Rakhavate | Svarga-Naraka Sabako Pahunchavate ||
कर्म लेख सबका रखवाते। स्वर्ग-नरक सबको पहुँचाते।।
Meaning
You maintain the records of everyone’s deeds (Karma) and send souls to heaven or hell accordingly.
Punarjanma Ki Maya Rachate | Prani Jisako Kahan Samajhate ||
पुनर्जन्म की माया रचते। प्राणी जिसको कहाँ समझते।।
Meaning
You orchestrate the cycle of reincarnation, which humans fail to comprehend.
Jo Jana Jaisa Karma Hai Karata | Usako Vaisa Phala Hai Milata ||
जो जन जैसा कर्म है करता।उसको वैसा फल है मिलता।।
Meaning
Whichever person performs deeds receives corresponding fruits.
Chitragupta Ji Jaisa Likhate | Aksharah: Tuma Palana Karate ||
चित्रगुप्त जी जैसा लिखते। अक्षरश: तुम पालन करते।।
Meaning
You execute decisions word-for-word exactly as Lord Chitragupta records them.
Koi Nama Nahin Leta Hai | Prani Tumase Basa Darata Hai ||
कोई नाम नहीं लेता है। प्राणी तुमसे बस डरता है।।
Meaning
No one chants your name willingly; living beings only fear you.
Itana Bhi Vo Nahin Samajhata | Antima Sathi Tu Hi Banata ||
इतना भी वो नहीं समझता। अंतिम साथी तू ही बनता।।
Meaning
Yet they fail to realize that in the end, you are the final companion.
Isamein Doshi Kisako Mane | Sabake Apane Raga Tarane ||
इसमें दोषी किसको माने।सबके अपने राग तराने।।
Meaning
Whom should we blame for this? Everyone has their own viewpoints.
Koi Tumako Na Pahachane | Para Aparadhi Pahale Mane ||
कोई तुमको ना पहचाने। पर अपराधी पहले माने।।
Meaning
No one truly understands you, yet they label you a culprit first.
Sabaki Apani-Apani Leela | Yama Leela Se Padata Peela ||
सबकी अपनी-अपनी लीला। यम लीला से पड़ता पीला।।
Meaning
Everyone has their own play, but one turns pale when facing the play of Yama.
Karma-Dharma Ki Ye Duniya Hai | Hara Prani Banata Guniya Hai ||
कर्म -धर्म की ये दुनिया है। हर प्राणी बनता गुनिया है।।
Meaning
This world operates on actions and duties; every being pretends to be wise.
Nahin Mitrata Tumase Karata | Doori Jane Kyon Hai Rakhata ||
नहीं मित्रता तुमसे करता। दूरी जाने क्यों है रखता।।
Meaning
No one seeks friendship with you; I do not know why they maintain distance.
Sabake Prana Samaya Para Harate | Bheda-Bhava Tuma Kabhi Na Karate ||
सबके प्राण समय पर हरते । भेद-भाव तुम कभी न करते।।
Meaning
You take the life-breath of everyone at the appointed time, never practicing discrimination.
Tuma Kaba Isaki Chinta Karate | Masta Magana Apane Mein Rahate ||
तुम कब इसकी चिंता करते। मस्त मगन अपने में रहते।।
Meaning
You remain blissfully absorbed in your duties, not worrying about worldly opinions.
Nahin Shikayata Kisi Ki Karate | Maryada Mein Khuda Ko Rakhate ||
नहीं शिकायत किसी की करते। मर्यादा में खुद को रखते।।
Meaning
You never complain about anyone, keeping yourself strictly within bounds of cosmic righteousness.
Niyama Dharma Ka Palana Karate | Aapa Kisi Se Kabhi Na Darate ||
नियम धर्म का पालन करते। आप किसी से कभी न दरते।।
Meaning
You observe all rules and moral duties, and you never fear anyone.
Yun To Bhula Chuka Na Karate | Samaya Mana Usaka Bhi Rakhate ||
यूँ तो भूल चूक ना करते। समय मान उसका भी रखते।।
Meaning
You never commit mistakes and respect the ultimate value of time.
Kabhi Aapa Na Aalasa Karate | Kama Niyama Se Nishchita Karate ||
कभी आप न आलस करते। काम नियम से निश्चित करते।।
Meaning
You never show laziness, performing your tasks strictly according to schedule.
Samaya Kala Ki Fikra Na Karate | Apana Bheda Chhupakara Rakhate ||
समय काल की फ़िक्र न करते। अपना भेद छुपाकर रखते।।
Meaning
You do not worry about time but keep your secrets hidden.
Aavabhagata Koi Nahin Karata | Antima Sathi Yama Se Darata ||
आवभगत कोई नहिं करता। अंतिम साथी यम से डरता।।
Meaning
No one welcomes you; everyone fears their final companion Yama.
Nahin Chahata Yama Ki Banhein | Bhale Kathina Jeevana Ki Rahein ||
नहीं चाहता यम की बाँहें, भले कठिन जीवन की राहें।।
Meaning
No one desires the embrace of Yama, even if the paths of life are difficult.
Jo Prani Tumako Hai Dhyata | Anta Samaya Mein Vo Muskata ||
जो प्राणी तुमको है ध्याता। अंत समय में वो मुस्काता।।
Meaning
The living being who meditates upon you smiles at the time of death.
Nahaka Tumase Jo Nahin Darata | Anta Samaya Mein Hansata Rahata ||
नाहक तुमसे जो नहिं डरता। अंत समय में हँसता रहता।।
Meaning
Whoever does not fear you unnecessarily remains laughing in their final hour.
Mahima Yama Ki Jisane Jani | Kahati Duniya Usako Gyani ||
महिमा यम की जिसने जानी।कहती दुनिया उसको ज्ञानी।।
Meaning
Whoever has understood the glory of Yama is called wise by the world.
Adbhuta Anupama Aapa Kahani | Chaha Raha Main Jise Sunani ||
अध्वुत अनुपम आप कहानी। चाह रहा मैं जिसे सुनानी।।
Meaning
Your story is wondrous and incomparable, which I desire to narrate.
Jo Jana Yama Ka Aadara Karata | Kabhi Nahin Vo Kisi Se Darata ||
जो जन यम का आदर करता। कभी नहीं वो किसी से डरता।।
Meaning
Whoever respects Lord Yama never fears anyone in life.
Sukha-Dukha Mein Sama Bhavi Rahata | Kabhi Nahin Asamaya Vo Dahata ||
सुख-दुख में सम भावी रहता। कभी नहीं असमय वो ढहता।।
Meaning
They maintain equanimity in pleasure and pain, and never collapse untimely.
Sheesha Charana Nija Aapa Jhukata | Kahata Jo Hai Aapa Vidhata ||
शीश चरण निज आप झुकाता। कहता जो है आप विधाता।।
Meaning
They bow their head at your feet, accepting you as the divine controller.
Jo Bhi Dila Mein Tumhein Basata | Sanga Aapake Sada Suhata ||
जो भी दिल में तुम्हें बसाता।संग आपके सदा सुहाता।।
Meaning
Whoever establishes you in their heart always looks beautiful in your company.
Jai Jai Shri Yamadeva Ji, Karo Jagata Uddhara |
Aapa Kshama Karate Raho, Mama Anuchita Vyavahara ||
Hatha Joda Vinati Karun, Sada Jhukauna Matha |
Basa Itani Si Chaha Hai, Rahen Aapa Mama Satha ||
जय जय श्री यमदेव जी, करो जगत उद्धार। आप क्षमा करते रहो, मम अनुचित व्यवहार।। हाथ जोड़ विनती करुँ, सदा झुकाऊं माथ। बस इतनी सी चाह है, रहें आप मम साथ।।
Meaning
Victory, victory to Lord Yamadev, deliverer of the universe! Please forgive my improper conduct. With folded hands, I pray to you, always bowing my head. My only wish is that you remain by my side.
Benefits of Reciting the Yama Chalisa
- Removal of Fear of Death (Kala Bhaya): Reciting Yama Chalisa regularly frees the mind from the innate fear of death and mortality.
- Instills Righteousness (Dharma): Since Lord Yama is Dharamaraj, meditating on Him encourages ethical living and good karma.
- Good Health & Longevity: Helps pacify severe illnesses and aligns the physical body with cosmic timing.
When and How to Chant the Yama Chalisa
To chant the Yama Dev Chalisa:
- Choose a quiet, clean spot in the evening (associated with Yama Dev’s direction, South).
- Face South and light a mustard oil lamp (Sarso tel ka diya) or sesame oil lamp.
- Keep a clean mind, focusing on the concepts of cosmic justice, truth, and forgiveness.
- Chant the Chalisa calmly, praying for longevity, good health, and cosmic order in your life.
About Lord Yama
Lord Yama, also known as Yamaraj or Dharmaraj, is the Hindu deity of death, justice, and moral law. He is the guardian of the South direction (Ashta-Digpala) and is the son of Surya (the Sun God) and Sanjna. Armed with a mace and a noose (Pasha) to capture departing souls, and accompanied by his scribe Lord Chitragupta, Lord Yama is not a punisher but an unbiased judge who rewards or punishes souls based strictly on their karmic deeds, ensuring cosmic balance (Rita).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it bad luck to pray to Lord Yama?
No, worshipping Lord Yama as Dharmaraj (the Lord of Righteousness) removes the fear of death, brings discipline, and invites health and longevity.
What is Yama Deepam?
Yama Deepam is the lighting of a special lamp facing South on Dhanteras (before Diwali) to seek Lord Yama’s protection against premature death.
Who is Lord Yama’s sister?
His twin sister is Goddess Yamuna (the sacred river), and their sibling relationship is celebrated on the festival of Bhai Dooj.
॥ ॐ श्री यमराजाय नमः ॥ • ॥ जय धर्मराज यम ॥