Brihaspati Dev Chalisa — Lyrics with Meaning

Doha

Jai Brihaspati Dev Prabhu, devan ke guru gyaan | Guru grah ke adhipati, karahu kripa Bhagwaan ||

Victory to Lord Brihaspati, the guru of the gods and master of wisdom. O ruler of Jupiter, please bestow your grace.

Chaupai 1

Jai jai jai Brihaspati Bhagwana | Dev guru karahu kalyana || Peet varna tan sundar dhari | Chatur-bhuj roop manohaaree ||

Victory, victory, victory to Lord Brihaspati. O guru of gods, bestow your blessings. Handsome in golden-yellow form, beautiful with four arms.

Chaupai 2

Gaj vaahan par aasan sohe | Darshan kari sab man mohe || Haath mein pustak dand viraaje | Gyaan jyoti chahun dis mein chhaaje ||

Seated gloriously on the elephant vehicle, all minds are charmed at the sight of him. He holds a book and staff; the light of knowledge radiates in all directions.

Chaupai 3

Peet rang phal phool chadhaaven | Guruvar pooja man ko bhaaven || Chane ki daal aur kela | Chadhe prasaad sabhi ko pyaala ||

Offer yellow fruits and flowers; Thursday puja pleases the heart. Gram lentils and bananas are offered as prasad to all.

Chaupai 4

Vyaakaran ved ke gyaata | Devan ke param guru daata || Angiras Rishi ke putra mahaana | Trilok mein phaila hai naam-thaana ||

He knows grammar and the Vedas, the supreme guru who imparts knowledge to the gods. The great son of sage Angirasa, his name and glory spread across all three worlds.

Chaupai 5

Indra ko shaasan diya guru ne | Devan ki nit raksha kiye ne || Daityan ko jab sankat aaya | Devguru ne path dikhlaaya ||

The guru taught Indra the wisdom of governance and always protected the gods. When the gods faced trouble, it was Devguru who showed them the path.

Chaupai 6

Guru grah Brihaspati Maharaja | Navagrahan mein sabse raja || Kundali mein guru jab balvaana | Ghar mein hove sukh-kalyana ||

Brihaspati Maharaj is the lord of Jupiter and the greatest among the nine planets. When Jupiter is strong in the horoscope, the home is filled with happiness and prosperity.

Chaupai 7

Dhanu Meen ke adhipati swami | Shubh grah hain antaryaami || Kark raashi mein uchch viraaje | Makar mein neech hoy adhoora chhaaje ||

They are the lord of Sagittarius and Pisces, an auspicious inner-knowing planet. Exalted in Cancer and in its lowest state in Capricorn — so traditional astrology states.

Chaupai 8

Vidya buddhi gyaan ke daata | Santaan aur sukh ke vidhaata || Guruvar ko jo vrat dhaare | Brihaspati Dev sab dukh taare ||

They bestow knowledge, intellect and wisdom, and are the giver of children and happiness. Whoever observes the Thursday fast, Brihaspati Dev removes all their sorrows.

Chaupai 9

Peela vastra pahankar pooja | Man mein unki chhavi li bhooja || Chane ki daal daan jo kare | Guru ki kripa us par barse ||

Wear yellow clothes for puja and hold their image in your heart. Whoever donates gram lentils, the guru's grace rains down upon them.

Chaupai 10

Kela aur peela phool chadhaaven | Gud aur chana bhog lagaaven || Deepak jalakar aarti gaaven | Brihaspati Dev man ko bhaaven ||

Offer banana and yellow flowers, make an offering of jaggery and gram, light a lamp and sing the aarti — Brihaspati Dev pleases the heart.

Chaupai 11

Shiksha mein jo baadha aave | Guruvar vrat se door bagaave || Vyaapaar mein jo rukaavet hoy | Guru kripa se sab door hoy ||

Whatever obstacle comes in education, the Thursday fast removes it. Whatever block comes in business, the guru's grace removes all.

Chaupai 12

Santaan heen jo nar-naari | Guru bhajan se ho sukhkaari || Guru grah shubh jab hoy kundali | Santaan sukh mile ho bharpoori ||

Those without children, man or woman, find happiness through devotion to the guru. When Jupiter is auspicious in the chart, the joy of children comes in abundance.

Chaupai 13

Guru ki mahima apaar bakhaani | Ved Puraan mein sab ne jaani || Dev daanav rishi muni saare | Guru ke charanan baarambaarey ||

The guru's glory is boundless, known to all in the Vedas and Puranas. Gods, demons, sages and saints — all bow repeatedly at the guru's feet.

Chaupai 14

Brihaspati ki jai jai bolo | Hriday kapat kholo kholo || Shraddha bhakti se pooja karo | Jeevan ko sukhmaay bhar do ||

Chant victory to Brihaspati, open the doors of your heart. Worship with faith and devotion, fill life with happiness.

Chaupai 15

Desh bhakti mein Brihaspati saathi | Dharm ki raksha mein agra paati || Nyaay aur satya ke ye aadhaar | Guru karen jag ka uddhaar ||

Brihaspati is a companion in service to the nation and foremost in protecting dharma. He is the foundation of justice and truth; the guru uplifts the world.

Chaupai 16

Jo bhi paath kare man laakar | Guruvar uthe savere jaagar || Peela dhaaga baandhe haath mein | Guru ki rahen kripa saath mein ||

Whoever recites with a focused mind, wakes early on Thursday and ties a yellow thread on their wrist — the guru's grace stays with them.

Chaupai 17

Guru grah peeda jo jag mein paaye | Guruvar vrat se door bagaaye || Kundali mein guru jab nirbal hoy | Bhakti se use balashaali hoy ||

Whoever suffers the troubles of a weak Jupiter, the Thursday fast relieves it. If Jupiter is weak in the chart, devotion strengthens it.

Chaupai 18

Rishi Angiras ke ghar janme | Brahma ji ke maanas varne || Devtaon ke priya Gurudev | Trikaal gyaata atul Mahadev ||

Born in the house of sage Angirasa, described in the mind of Brahma. Dear Gurudev of the gods, one who knows all three times — past, present and future.

Chaupai 19

Jap tap aur daan se payen | Guru kripa ko man mein dhyaayen || Chalisa nit paath jo kare | Brihaspati Dev sab manorath bhare ||

Gain the guru's grace through chanting, penance and charity, and meditate on him in your heart. Whoever recites this chalisa daily, Brihaspati Dev fulfils all their wishes.

Chaupai 20

Vidyaarthi karen jo paath | Buddhi hoy teevra aur saath || Pariksha mein safalta payen | Guru ke charan mein sheesh navayen ||

The student who recites this chalisa gains sharpness of mind and support. Success comes in exams; bow your head at the guru's feet.

Chaupai 21

Vyaapaari jo padhe chalisa | Rojgaar mein ho nahin kami-sa || Ghar mein Lakshmi vaas karaaven | Brihaspati Dev sukh dhan laaven ||

The trader who recites this chalisa finds no lack in livelihood. Lakshmi resides in the home and Brihaspati Dev brings happiness and wealth.

Chaupai 22

Grihasth jeevan sukhi banayen | Daampatya mein prem badhayen || Santaan ko den gyaan susheela | Guru ki leela ati rangeela ||

Make family life happy, increase love in marriage. Give children knowledge and good character — the guru's divine play is wondrous.

Chaupai 23

Guru grah se jo hoy peedit | Chalisa paath se hoy mukt || Saadhe saati mein bhi raahat | Guru den man ko shaanti aahat ||

Whoever suffers from Jupiter's troubles finds relief through reciting the chalisa. Even during the Saadhe Saati period there is relief; the guru brings peace of mind.

Chaupai 24

Guruvar ka vrat jo rakhe | Peela pahan, pooja-aarti thakhe || Kele ka prasaad lagaaye | Brihaspati Dev man ko bhaaye ||

Whoever keeps the Thursday fast, wears yellow and does puja-aarti, and offers bananas as prasad — Brihaspati Dev is pleased.

Chaupai 25

Guru dosh se mukti chaaho | Shuddh man se sharan mein aao || Dasha-antardasha mein raahat | Guru karen jag-jeevan aabaad ||

If you seek freedom from Jupiter afflictions, come with a pure heart. During Jupiter's main and sub-periods there is relief; the guru enriches worldly life.

Chaupai 26

Naman karun main baar-baar | Gurudev karo beda paar || Sharan mein teri aaya sevak | Kripa ki drishti daalo devak ||

I bow to you again and again; O Gurudev, carry my boat across. This servant has come to your shelter; please cast your gracious gaze.

Chaupai 27

Jo bhi is chalisa ko gaave | Brihaspati Dev ki kripa paave || Ghar mein hoy sukh-samriddhi | Jeevan mein badhe jai aur vriddhi ||

Whoever sings this chalisa receives Brihaspati Dev's grace. May the home have happiness and prosperity, may life grow in victory and progress.

Doha

Brihaspati Dev ki jai jai, Guru grah ke swami | Kripa karo hum daason par, antaryaami ||

Victory, victory to Brihaspati Dev, lord of Jupiter. O inner-knower, bestow your grace upon us servants.