The Adinath Chalisa (आदिनाथ चालीसा) is the household hymn to Bhagwan Adinath. The Chalisa establishes Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev's iconography, narrative, and devotional connection across 40 chaupais framed by an opening doha. Adinath (Rishabhdev) is the first Tirthankar in Jain tradition; central to Palitana, Sammed Shikhar, and Mount Abu pilgrimages.

Many devotees recite the Adinath Chalisa on Adinath Jayanti & Mahavira Jayanti, with extra paaths during Adinath Jayanti (Chaitra Krishna Navami), Paryushana, Diwali (Mahavira Nirvana). The Chalisa is the daily anchor for households where Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev is the kuldevta or ishta-devata. The verses move through praise, narrative, and personal petition – the standard Chalisa structure.

This page has the full Adinath Chalisa with lyrics in Devanagari and Romanized English. Pair with related Chalisas like the Mahaveer Chalisa, Saraswati Chalisa, and Lakshmi Chalisa for the wider household practice.

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The complete Adinath Chalisa – two opening dohas, forty chaupais, and a closing doha. A short English meaning sits below every verse. Toggle the script to read in Devanagari, romanized, or both side-by-side.

Opening Doha

शीश नवा अरिहंत को, सिद्धन को, करूं प्रणाम। उपाध्याय आचार्य का, ले सुखकारी नाम॥

shisha nava arihamta ko, siddhana ko, karum pranama| upadhyaya acharya ka, le sukhakari nama||

Opening invocation – salutation to Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev and the framing of the Chalisa-prayer.

Chaupai 1

जै जै आदिनाथ जिन स्वामी। तीनकाल तिहूं जग में नामी॥

jai jai adinatha jina svami| tinakala tihum jaga mem nami||

Verse 1 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 2

वेष दिगम्बर धार रहे हो। कर्मो को तुम मार रहे हो॥

vesha digambara dhara rahe ho| karmo ko tuma mara rahe ho||

Verse 2 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 3

हो सर्वज्ञ बात सब जानो। सारी दुनियां को पहचानो॥

ho sarvaj~na bata saba jano| sari duniyam ko pahachano||

Verse 3 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 4

नगर अयोध्या जो कहलाये। राजा नाभिराज बतलाये॥

nagara ayodhya jo kahalaye| raja nabhiraja batalaye||

Verse 4 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 5

मरुदेवी माता के उदर से। चैत वदी नवमी को जन्मे॥

marudevi mata ke udara se| chaita vadi navami ko janme||

Verse 5 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 6

तुमने जग को ज्ञान सिखाया। कर्मभूमी का बीज उपाया॥

tumane jaga ko j~nana sikhaya| karmabhumi ka bija upaya||

Verse 6 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 7

कल्पवृक्ष जब लगे बिछरने। जनता आई दुखड़ा कहने॥

kalpavrriksha jaba lage bicharane| janata ai dukha.da kahane||

Verse 7 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 8

खेती करना भी सिखलाया। न्याय दण्ड आदिक समझाया॥

kheti karana bhi sikhalaya| nyaya danda adika samajhaya||

Verse 8 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 9

तुमने राज किया नीति का। सबक आपसे जग ने सीखा॥

tumane raja kiya niti ka| sabaka apase jaga ne sikha||

Verse 9 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 10

पुत्र आपका भरत बताया। चक्रवर्ती जग में कहलाया॥

putra apaka bharata bataya| chakravarti jaga mem kahalaya||

Verse 10 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 11

बाहुबली जो पुत्र तुम्हारे। भरत से पहले मोक्ष सिधारे॥

bahubali jo putra tumhare| bharata se pahale moksha sidhare||

Verse 11 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 12

सुता आपकी दो बतलाई। ब्राह्मी और सुन्दरी कहलाई॥

suta apaki do batalai| brahmi aura sundari kahalai||

Verse 12 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 13

उनको भी विध्या सिखलाई। अक्षर और गिनती बतलाई॥

unako bhi vidhya sikhalai| akshara aura ginati batalai||

Verse 13 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 14

एक दिन राजसभा के अंदर। एक अप्सरा नाच रही थी॥

eka dina rajasabha ke amdara| eka apsara nacha rahi thi||

Verse 14 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 15

आयु उसकी बहुत अल्प थी। इसलिए आगे नहीं नाच रही थी॥

ayu usaki bahuta alpa thi| isalie age nahim nacha rahi thi||

Verse 15 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 16

विलय हो गया उसका सत्वर। झट आया वैराग्य उमड़कर॥

vilaya ho gaya usaka satvara| jhata aya vairagya uma.dakara||

Verse 16 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 17

बेटो को झट पास बुलाया। राज पाट सब में बंटवाया॥

beto ko jhata pasa bulaya| raja pata saba mem bamtavaya||

Verse 17 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 18

छोड़ सभी झंझट संसारी। वन जाने की करी तैयारी॥

cho.da sabhi jhamjhata samsari| vana jane ki kari taiyari||

Verse 18 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 19

राव हजारों साथ सिधाए। राजपाट तज वन को धाये॥

rava hajarom satha sidhae| rajapata taja vana ko dhaye||

Verse 19 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 20

लेकिन जब तुमने तप किना। सबने अपना रस्ता लीना॥

lekina jaba tumane tapa kina| sabane apana rasta lina||

Verse 20 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 21

वेष दिगम्बर तजकर सबने। छाल आदि के कपड़े पहने॥

vesha digambara tajakara sabane| chala adi ke kapa.de pahane||

Verse 21 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 22

भूख प्यास से जब घबराये। फल आदिक खा भूख मिटाये॥

bhukha pyasa se jaba ghabaraye| phala adika kha bhukha mitaye||

Verse 22 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 23

तीन सौ त्रेसठ धर्म फैलाये। जो अब दुनियां में दिखलाये॥

tina sau tresatha dharma phailaye| jo aba duniyam mem dikhalaye||

Verse 23 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 24

छै: महीने तक ध्यान लगाये। फिर भजन करने को धाये॥

chai: mahine taka dhyana lagaye| phira bhajana karane ko dhaye||

Verse 24 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 25

भोजन विधि जाने नहि कोय। कैसे प्रभु का भोजन होय॥

bhojana vidhi jane nahi koya| kaise prabhu ka bhojana hoya||

Verse 25 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 26

इसी तरह बस चलते चलते। छः महीने भोजन बिन बीते॥

isi taraha basa chalate chalate| chah mahine bhojana bina bite||

Verse 26 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 27

नगर हस्तिनापुर में आये। राजा सोम श्रेयांस बताए॥

nagara hastinapura mem aye| raja soma shreyamsa batae||

Verse 27 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 28

याद तभी पिछला भव आया। तुमको फौरन ही पड़धाया॥

yada tabhi pichala bhava aya| tumako phaurana hi pa.dadhaya||

Verse 28 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 29

रस गन्ने का तुमने पाया। दुनिया को उपदेश सुनाया॥

rasa ganne ka tumane paya| duniya ko upadesha sunaya||

Verse 29 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 30

जन्म दरिद्री होय जो। होय कुबेर समान॥

janma daridri hoya jo| hoya kubera samana||

Verse 30 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 31

नाम वंश जग में चले। जिनके नहीं संतान॥

nama vamsha jaga mem chale| jinake nahim samtana||

Verse 31 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 32

तप कर केवल ज्ञान पाया। मोक्ष गए सब जग हर्षाया॥

tapa kara kevala j~nana paya| moksha gae saba jaga harshaya||

Verse 32 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 33

अतिशय युक्त तुम्हारा मन्दिर। चांदखेड़ी भंवरे के अंदर॥

atishaya yukta tumhara mandira| chamdakhe.di bhamvare ke amdara||

Verse 33 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 34

उसका यह अतिशय बतलाया। कष्ट क्लेश का होय सफाया॥

usaka yaha atishaya batalaya| kashta klesha ka hoya saphaya||

Verse 34 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 35

मानतुंग पर दया दिखाई। जंजीरे सब काट गिराई॥

manatumga para daya dikhai| jamjire saba kata girai||

Verse 35 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 36

राजसभा में मान बढ़ाया। जैन धर्म जग में फैलाया॥

rajasabha mem mana baढ़aya| jaina dharma jaga mem phailaya||

Verse 36 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 37

मुझ पर भी महिमा दिखलाओ। कष्ट भक्त का दूर भगाओ॥

mujha para bhi mahima dikhalao| kashta bhakta ka dura bhagao||

Verse 37 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 38

पाठ करे चालीसा दिन, नित चालीसा ही बार। चांदखेड़ी में आय के, खेवे धूप अपार॥

patha kare chalisa dina, nita chalisa hi bara| chamdakhe.di mem aya ke, kheve dhupa apara||

Verse 38 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 39

जन्म दरिद्री होय जो, होय कुबेर समान। नाम वंश जग में चले, जिनके नहीं संतान॥

janma daridri hoya jo, hoya kubera samana| nama vamsha jaga mem chale, jinake nahim samtana||

Verse 39 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 40

प्रभु की इसी दिव्य जीवन यात्रा और उनके त्याग का एक भक्तिपूर्ण काव्यात्मक वर्णन है। आरती संग्रह

prabhu ki isi divya jivana yatra aura unake tyaga ka eka bhaktipurna kavyatmaka varnana hai| arati samgraha

Verse 40 of the Adinath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev in the Chalisa structure.

Why this chalisa

What the Adinath Chalisa is recited for, and what people turn to it for.

Daily anchor for Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev-bhakti

Many homes recite the Adinath Chalisa as part of the morning paath. The 40-verse text takes about seven minutes at a comfortable pace and serves as the daily devotional anchor.

For festival days

Adinath Jayanti & Mahavira Jayanti and the major Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev festivals are the central recitation periods. Many devotees do 11 or 21 paaths on these days.

For specific intentions

Many devotees take vows of 11, 21, 41, or 108 paaths over a fixed period for specific intentions – marriage, fertility, illness recovery, court matter. (This is a verse of devotional faith, not a replacement for medical or professional advice.)

Companion to wider tradition worship

Pair with related Chalisas of the same family or sampradaya for the complete daily practice. Adinath (Rishabhdev) is the first Tirthankar in Jain tradition; central to Palitana, Sammed Shikhar, and Mount Abu pilgrimages

For pilgrim recitation

The Chalisa is recited during pilgrimage to the major Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev shrines.

For households where Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev is the kuldevta

For households where Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev is the family deity, the Chalisa is the daily morning prayer and a central rite during family events.

Origin

The Adinath Chalisa is the household-tradition Chalisa of Bhagwan Adinath. The text is generally placed in the late 19th to early 20th century CE; many published copies attribute it simply to Jain tradition. Adinath (Rishabhdev) is the first Tirthankar in Jain tradition; central to Palitana, Sammed Shikhar, and Mount Abu pilgrimages

Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev is honoured in the wider Hindu tradition with festivals, pilgrimage shrines, and household worship. The Chalisa makes Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev-bhakti accessible for daily householders without requiring extensive Sanskrit liturgy.

The Chalisa's narrative and iconography establish the central devotional connection. The verses move through praise of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev's form and qualities, narrative episodes from popular tradition, and personal petition – the standard Chalisa structure inherited from the Hanuman Chalisa.

The Chalisa's wider companions are Mahaveer Chalisa, Saraswati Chalisa, and Lakshmi Chalisa. Pair as appropriate for the daily practice.

How to recite

A simple, sustainable approach. Nothing here is a hard rule – devotion shapes the form, not the other way around.

  1. Preparation

    Bathe and wear clean clothes. Sit facing East. Traditional offerings to Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev: white flowers, akshat (rice), fruits, ghee diya, dhoop. White flowers, simple offerings, no animal-derived items per Jain tradition.

  2. Posture and start

    Sit cross-legged with your spine straight. Bow once. Take a moment of silence. If reciting for a specific intention, offer a brief sankalp.

  3. Recitation

    Move through the chaupais without rushing. Read with attention to the meaning of each verse. Adinath is honoured by Jains as the first Tirthankar; recite with attention to the Jain-Tirthankar tradition.

  4. After

    Sit quietly with eyes closed for a moment. End with the bija mantra of Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev if known.

  5. Daily practice and special days

    Adinath Jayanti & Mahavira Jayanti is auspicious. Adinath Jayanti is the central festival. Paryushana (annual fast period) is a major Jain observance.

Common questions

Why is the Adinath Chalisa linked to Adinath Jayanti & Mahavira Jayanti?
Adinath Jayanti (Chaitra Krishna Navami) is his birth anniversary in Jain tradition. Daily recitation is also common. Many homes recite the Chalisa as part of the Adinath Jayanti & Mahavira Jayanti morning paath.
How many paaths should I do during a vow?
The traditional anushthan counts are 11, 21, 41, or 108 paaths over a fixed period (often 41 days). For daily practice, 1 paath is sufficient. Choose a count that fits your schedule and stick to it for the full period.
Can it help during exams or hard periods?
Many devotees recite it during stretches of difficulty. The Chalisa is a verse of devotional faith and steadying practice; it is not a replacement for medical, legal, or professional advice. Use it alongside the practical work, not instead of it.
How does this differ from the Mahaveer Chalisa, Saraswati Chalisa, and Lakshmi Chalisa?
Each Chalisa addresses a specific deity. The Adinath Chalisa is dedicated to Bhagwan Adinath / Rishabhdev. Many homes recite multiple Chalisas across the week – one for each devata as appropriate to the day or family tradition.
Are there restrictions on who can recite?
No. The Chalisa is for everyday recitation by all householders. There is no menstrual restriction in mainstream practice, though some families follow this convention; the Chalisa text itself does not require it.
Does language matter? My pronunciation isn't perfect.
Devotion matters more than perfect pronunciation. The Chalisa is in Hindi, not Sanskrit, which makes it accessible. Reading the romanized version on this page is fine. Many devotees do manasik paath (silent recitation in the heart).
Can I recite silently or while travelling?
Yes. Manasik paath is valid and widely practised. You can do this on the commute, during a long flight, or in any setting where audible recitation isn't appropriate.
Is there a special connection to the temples of Ujjain?
Adinath has central shrines at Palitana (Gujarat), Mount Abu (Rajasthan), and Sammed Shikhar (Jharkhand); Ujjain has Jain temples through the wider Sandipani-tradition link. Aastha can guide pilgrims with combined Mahakaleshwar-related sequences.

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