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The complete Ajitnaath 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.
श्री आदिनाथ को शिश नवा कर, शारदे माँ को ध्याय ।
shri adinatha ko shisha nava kara, sharade ma.n ko dhyaya |
Opening invocation – salutation to Bhagwan Ajitnaath and the framing of the Chalisa-prayer.
जय श्री अजितनाथ जिनराज, पावन चिह्न धरे गजराज ।।
jaya shri ajitanatha jinaraja, pavana chihna dhare gajaraja ||
Verse 1 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
नगर अयोध्या करते राज, जितराज नामक महाराज ।।
nagara ayodhya karate raja, jitaraja namaka maharaja ||
Verse 2 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
विजयसेना उनकी महारानी, देखे सोलह स्वप्न ललामी ।।
vijayasena unaki maharani, dekhe solaha svapna lalami ||
Verse 3 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
दिव्य विमान विजय से चयकर, जननी उदर बसे प्रभु आकर ।।
divya vimana vijaya se chayakara, janani udara base prabhu akara ||
Verse 4 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
इन्द्र प्रभु को शीशधार कर, गए सुमेरू हर्षित हो कर ।।
indra prabhu ko shishadhara kara, gae sumeru harshita ho kara ||
Verse 5 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
नीर शीर सागर से लाकर, न्हवन करें भक्ति में भरकर ।।
nira shira sagara se lakara, nhavana karem bhakti mem bharakara ||
Verse 6 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
वस्त्राभूषण दिव्य पहनाए, वापस लोट अयोध्या आए ।।
vastrabhushana divya pahanae, vapasa lota ayodhya ae ||
Verse 7 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
अजित नाथ की शोभा न्यारी, वर्ण स्वर्ण सम कान्तिधारी ।।
ajita natha ki shobha nyari, varna svarna sama kantidhari ||
Verse 8 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
बीता बचपन जब हितकारी, हुआ ब्याह तब मंगलकारी ।।
bita bachapana jaba hitakari, hua byaha taba mamgalakari ||
Verse 9 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
कर्मबन्ध नही हो भोगो में, अन्तदृष्टि थी योगो में ।।
karmabandha nahi ho bhogo mem, antadrrishti thi yogo mem ||
Verse 10 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
चंचल चपला देखी नभ में, हुआ वैराग्य निरन्तर मन में ।।
chamchala chapala dekhi nabha mem, hua vairagya nirantara mana mem ||
Verse 11 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
राजपाट निज सुत को देकर, हुए दिगम्बर दीक्षा लेकर ।।
rajapata nija suta ko dekara, hue digambara diksha lekara ||
Verse 12 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
छः दिन बाद हुआ आहार, करे श्रेष्ठि ब्रह्मा सत्कार ।।
chah dina bada hua ahara, kare shreshthi brahma satkara ||
Verse 13 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
किये पंच अचरज देवो ने, पुण्योपार्जन किया सभी ने ।।
kiye pamcha acharaja devo ne, punyoparjana kiya sabhi ne ||
Verse 14 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
बारह वर्ष तपस्या कीनी, दिव्यज्ञान की सिद्धि नवीनी ।।
baraha varsha tapasya kini, divyaj~nana ki siddhi navini ||
Verse 15 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
धनपति ने इन्द्राज्ञा पाकर, रच दिया समोशरण हर्षाकर ।।
dhanapati ne indraj~na pakara, racha diya samosharana harshakara ||
Verse 16 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
सभा विशाल लगी जिनवर की, दिव्यध्वनि खिरती प्रभुवर की ।।
sabha vishala lagi jinavara ki, divyadhvani khirati prabhuvara ki ||
Verse 17 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
वाद विवाद मिटाने हेतु, अनेकांत का बाँधा सेतु ।।
vada vivada mitane hetu, anekamta ka ba.ndha setu ||
Verse 18 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
है सापेक्ष यहा सब तत्व, अन्योन्याश्रित है उन सत्व ।।
hai sapeksha yaha saba tatva, anyonyashrita hai una satva ||
Verse 19 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
सब जिवो में है जो आतम, वे भी हो सक्ते शुद्धात्म ।।
saba jivo mem hai jo atama, ve bhi ho sakte shuddhatma ||
Verse 20 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
ध्यान अग्नि का ताप मिले जब, केवल ज्ञान की की ज्योति जले तब ।।
dhyana agni ka tapa mile jaba, kevala j~nana ki ki jyoti jale taba ||
Verse 21 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
मोक्ष मार्ग तो बहुत सरल है, लेकिन राहीहुए विरल है ।।
moksha marga to bahuta sarala hai, lekina rahihue virala hai ||
Verse 22 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
हीरा तो सब ले नही पावे, सब्जी भाजी भीङ धरावे ।।
hira to saba le nahi pave, sabji bhaji bhi~na dharave ||
Verse 23 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
दिव्यध्वनि सुन कर जिनवर की, खिली कली जन जन के मन की ।।
divyadhvani suna kara jinavara ki, khili kali jana jana ke mana ki ||
Verse 24 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
प्राप्ति कर सम्यग्दर्शन की, बगिया महकी भव्य जनो की ।।
prapti kara samyagdarshana ki, bagiya mahaki bhavya jano ki ||
Verse 25 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
हिंसक पशु भी समता धारे, जन्म जन्म का का वैर निवारे ।।
himsaka pashu bhi samata dhare, janma janma ka ka vaira nivare ||
Verse 26 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
पूर्ण प्रभावना हुई धर्म की, भावना शुद्ध हुई भविजन की ।।
purna prabhavana hui dharma ki, bhavana shuddha hui bhavijana ki ||
Verse 27 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
दुर दुर तक हुआ विहार, सदाचार का हुआ प्रचार ।।
dura dura taka hua vihara, sadachara ka hua prachara ||
Verse 28 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
एक माह की उम्र रही जब, गए शिखर सम्मेद प्रभु तब ।।
eka maha ki umra rahi jaba, gae shikhara sammeda prabhu taba ||
Verse 29 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
अखण्ङ मौन मुद्रा की धारण, कर्म अघाती हेतु निवारण ।।
akhan~na mauna mudra ki dharana, karma aghati hetu nivarana ||
Verse 30 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
शुक्ल ध्यान का हुआ प्रताप, लोक शिखर पर पहुँचे आप ।।
shukla dhyana ka hua pratapa, loka shikhara para pahu.nche apa ||
Verse 31 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
सिद्धवर कुट की भारी महिमा, गाते सब प्रभु के गुण – गरिमा ।।
siddhavara kuta ki bhari mahima, gate saba prabhu ke guna – garima ||
Verse 32 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
सिद्धवर कुट की भारी महिमा, गाते सब प्रभु के गुण – गरिमा ।।
siddhavara kuta ki bhari mahima, gate saba prabhu ke guna – garima ||
Verse 33 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
विजित किए श्री अजित ने, अष्ट कर्म बलवान ।।
vijita kie shri ajita ne, ashta karma balavana ||
Verse 34 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
निहित आत्मगुण अमित है, अरूणा सुख की खान ।।
nihita atmaguna amita hai, aruna sukha ki khana ||
Verse 35 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
सुबह-शाम स्नान करके शुद्ध वस्त्र पहनें। भगवान अजितनाथ की प्रतिमा या चित्र स्थापित करें।
subaha-shama snana karake shuddha vastra pahanem| bhagavana ajitanatha ki pratima ya chitra sthapita karem|
Verse 36 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
धूप, दीप, नैवेद्य और पुष्प अर्पित करें। एक माला जाप करें।
dhupa, dipa, naivedya aura pushpa arpita karem| eka mala japa karem|
Verse 37 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
चालीसा का पाठ करें। चालीसा का पाठ करते समय एकाग्रता बनाए रखें।
chalisa ka patha karem| chalisa ka patha karate samaya ekagrata banae rakhem|
Verse 38 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
चालीसा का पाठ करने के बाद आरती करें। चालीसा का पाठ करने के बाद प्रसाद वितरित करें।
chalisa ka patha karane ke bada arati karem| chalisa ka patha karane ke bada prasada vitarita karem|
Verse 39 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
रोग-शोक से मुक्ति मिलती है। धन-धान्य की वृद्धि होती है।
roga-shoka se mukti milati hai| dhana-dhanya ki vrriddhi hoti hai|
Verse 40 of the Ajitnaath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Ajitnaath in the Chalisa structure.
Why this chalisa
What the Ajitnaath Chalisa is recited for, and what people turn to it for.
Daily anchor for Bhagwan Ajitnaath-bhakti
Many homes recite the Ajitnaath 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
Magha Shukla Ashtami & Mahavira Jayanti and the major Bhagwan Ajitnaath 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. Ajitnaath is a Tirthankar in Jain tradition; 2nd Tirthankar; the 'invincible' one
For pilgrim recitation
The Chalisa is recited during pilgrimage to the major Bhagwan Ajitnaath shrines.
For households where Bhagwan Ajitnaath is the kuldevta
For households where Bhagwan Ajitnaath is the family deity, the Chalisa is the daily morning prayer and a central rite during family events.
Origin
The Ajitnaath Chalisa is the household-tradition Chalisa of Bhagwan Ajitnaath. The text is generally placed in the late 19th to early 20th century CE; many published copies attribute it simply to Jain tradition. Ajitnaath is a Tirthankar in Jain tradition; 2nd Tirthankar; the 'invincible' one
Bhagwan Ajitnaath is honoured in the wider Hindu tradition with festivals, pilgrimage shrines, and household worship. The Chalisa makes Bhagwan Ajitnaath-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 Ajitnaath'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 Adinath Chalisa, Mahaveer Jain Chalisa, and Saraswati 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.
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Preparation
Bathe and wear clean clothes. Sit facing East. Traditional offerings to Bhagwan Ajitnaath: white flowers, akshat (rice), fruits, ghee diya, dhoop. White flowers, simple Jain-tradition offerings (no animal products), pure water, akshat.
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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.
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Recitation
Move through the chaupais without rushing. Read with attention to the meaning of each verse. Ajitnaath is honoured by Jains as one of the 24 Tirthankars; recite with the Jain-tradition emphasis on Ahimsa.
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After
Sit quietly with eyes closed for a moment. End with the bija mantra of Bhagwan Ajitnaath if known.
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Daily practice and special days
Magha Shukla Ashtami & Mahavira Jayanti is auspicious. Magha Shukla Ashtami is the central recitation day. Paryushana (annual fast period) draws extra recitations.