Jain Tirthankar

Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa

बड़े बाबा कुंडलपुर चालीसा

Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) – the 'Bade Baba' Adinath murti at Kundalpur (MP); central Digambar Mahatirth

40 chaupais + opening doha · ~7 minutes recite · Maha Mastakabhishek & Mahavira Jayanti · By Traditional
Compiled by the Aastha team in Ujjain · Last reviewed May 2026

The Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa (बड़े बाबा कुंडलपुर चालीसा) is the household hymn to Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath). The Chalisa establishes Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath)'s iconography, narrative, and devotional connection across 40 chaupais framed by an opening doha. Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) is a Tirthankar in Jain tradition; the 'Bade Baba' Adinath murti at Kundalpur (MP); central Digambar Mahatirth.

Many devotees recite the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa on Maha Mastakabhishek & Mahavira Jayanti, with extra paaths during Maha Mastakabhishek, Paryushana (8 days), Mahavira Jayanti. The Chalisa is the daily anchor for households where Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) is the kuldevta or ishta-devata. The verses move through praise, narrative, and personal petition – the standard Chalisa structure.

This page has the full Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa with lyrics in Devanagari and Romanized English. Pair with related Chalisas like the Adinath Chalisa, Mahaveer Jain Chalisa, and Saraswati Chalisa for the wider household practice.

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The complete Bade Baba (Kundalpur 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

दुःख हरन मंगल करन, महावीर भगवान।

duhkha harana mamgala karana, mahavira bhagavana|

Opening invocation – salutation to Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) and the framing of the Chalisa-prayer.

Chaupai 1

बड़े बाबा का सुमरे नामा, पूरन होवे बिगड़े कामा।

ba.de baba ka sumare nama, purana hove biga.de kama|

Verse 1 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 2

जिसने नाम जपा प्रभु तेरा, उठा वहां से कष्ट का डेरा।

jisane nama japa prabhu tera, utha vaham se kashta ka dera|

Verse 2 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 3

बड़े बाबा का जो ध्यान लगावें, रोग दुःख से मुक्ति पावे।

ba.de baba ka jo dhyana lagavem, roga duhkha se mukti pave|

Verse 3 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 4

जीवन नैया फसी मझधार, तुम ही प्रभु लगावो पार।

jivana naiya phasi majhadhara, tuma hi prabhu lagavo para|

Verse 4 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 5

आया प्रभु तुम्हारे द्वार, अब मेरा कर दो उद्धार।

aya prabhu tumhare dvara, aba mera kara do uddhara|

Verse 5 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 6

राग द्वेष से किया किनारा, काम क्रोध बाबा से हारा।

raga dvesha se kiya kinara, kama krodha baba se hara|

Verse 6 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 7

सत्य अहिंसा को अपनाया, सच्चे सुख का मार्ग दिखाया।

satya ahimsa ko apanaya, sachche sukha ka marga dikhaya|

Verse 7 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 8

बड़े बाबा का अतिशय भारी, जिसको जाने सब नर नारी।

ba.de baba ka atishaya bhari, jisako jane saba nara nari|

Verse 8 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 9

भूत प्रेत तुम से घबराये, शंख डंकनी पास न आवे।

bhuta preta tuma se ghabaraye, shamkha damkani pasa na ave|

Verse 9 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 10

बिन पग चले सुनह बिन काना, सुमरे प्राणी प्रभु का नामा।

bina paga chale sunaha bina kana, sumare prani prabhu ka nama|

Verse 10 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 11

जिस पर कृपा प्रभु की होई, ताको दुर्लभ काम न कोई।

jisa para krripa prabhu ki hoi, tako durlabha kama na koi|

Verse 11 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 12

अतिशय हुआ गिरी पर भारी, जब श्रावक के ठोकर मारी।

atishaya hua giri para bhari, jaba shravaka ke thokara mari|

Verse 12 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 13

एक श्रावक ठोकर खाता था, जब पर्वत से आता जाता था।

eka shravaka thokara khata tha, jaba parvata se ata jata tha|

Verse 13 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 14

व्यापर करने को नित्य प्रति जाता, पर्वत था ठोकर खाता।

vyapara karane ko nitya prati jata, parvata tha thokara khata|

Verse 14 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 15

संयम और संतोष का धारक, श्रावक था जिन धर्म का पालक।

samyama aura samtosha ka dharaka, shravaka tha jina dharma ka palaka|

Verse 15 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 16

ठोकर का ध्यान दिन में रहता, फिर भी पत्थर से भिड़ जाता।

thokara ka dhyana dina mem rahata, phira bhi patthara se bhi.da jata|

Verse 16 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 17

क्यों न ठोकर का अंत करुँ, पथिकों का दुःख दूर करुँ।

kyom na thokara ka amta karu.n, pathikom ka duhkha dura karu.n|

Verse 17 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 18

ले कुदाल पर्वत पर आया, पर पत्थर को खोद न पाया।

le kudala parvata para aya, para patthara ko khoda na paya|

Verse 18 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 19

खोदत खोदत वह गया हार, पर पत्थर का न पाया पार।

khodata khodata vaha gaya hara, para patthara ka na paya para|

Verse 19 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 20

लौट गया वह अपने घर पर। स्वप्न में सुनी देवी की वाणी,

lauta gaya vaha apane ghara para| svapna mem suni devi ki vani,

Verse 20 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 21

मत बन रे श्रावक अज्ञानी। जिसको तू ठोकर समझा है,

mata bana re shravaka aj~nani| jisako tu thokara samajha hai,

Verse 21 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 22

ठोकर नहीं प्रभु का उत्तर है। मूरत खोद निकालू मैं जाकर,

thokara nahim prabhu ka uttara hai| murata khoda nikalu maim jakara,

Verse 22 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 23

तुम आ जाना गाड़ी लेकर। विराजमान गाड़ी पर कर दूंगा,

tuma a jana ga.di lekara| virajamana ga.di para kara dumga,

Verse 23 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 24

और ग्राम तक पहुंचा दूंगा। ध्यान ह्रदय में इतना रखना,

aura grama taka pahumcha dumga| dhyana hradaya mem itana rakhana,

Verse 24 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 25

अतिशय को पीछे मत लखना। देव जातिखन श्रावक जागा,

atishaya ko piche mata lakhana| deva jatikhana shravaka jaga,

Verse 25 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 26

गाड़ी ले पर्वत को भागा। चहुँ दिश छाई छटा सुहानी,

ga.di le parvata ko bhaga| chahu.n disha chai chata suhani,

Verse 26 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 27

फ़ैल रही चंदा की चांदनी। देव दुंदभि बजा रहे थे,

faila rahi chamda ki chamdani| deva dumdabhi baja rahe the,

Verse 27 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 28

पुष्प चहुँ दिश बरसा रहे थे। देवों ने प्रतिमा काड़ी और

pushpa chahu.n disha barasa rahe the| devom ne pratima ka.di aura

Verse 28 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 29

और प्रभु की महिमा भाखी। प्रभु मूरत गाड़ी पर राखी,

aura prabhu ki mahima bhakhi| prabhu murata ga.di para rakhi,

Verse 29 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 30

श्रावक ने तब गाड़ी हांकी। पवन गति से गाड़ी चली,

shravaka ne taba ga.di hamki| pavana gati se ga.di chali,

Verse 30 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 31

प्रभु मूरत तनिक न हाली। श्रावक अचरज में डूब गया,

prabhu murata tanika na hali| shravaka acharaja mem duba gaya,

Verse 31 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 32

प्रभु दर्शन को पलट गया। तत्क्षण उसका अंत हुआ,

prabhu darshana ko palata gaya| tatkshana usaka amta hua,

Verse 32 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 33

भवसागर से बेड़ा पार हुआ। जैन समाज पहुंचा पर्वत पर,

bhavasagara se be.da para hua| jaina samaja pahumcha parvata para,

Verse 33 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 34

मंदिर बनवाया शुभ दिन लखकर। सूरत है मन हरने वाली,

mamdira banavaya shubha dina lakhakara| surata hai mana harane vali,

Verse 34 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 35

पद्मासन है मूरत काली। मन इच्छा को पूरी करते,

padmasana hai murata kali| mana ichcha ko puri karate,

Verse 35 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 36

खाली झोली को प्रभु भरते। बड़े बाबा बाधा को हरते,

khali jholi ko prabhu bharate| ba.de baba badha ko harate,

Verse 36 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 37

बिगड़े काम को पूरा करते। मनकामेश्वर नाम तिहारा,

biga.de kama ko pura karate| manakameshvara nama tihara,

Verse 37 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 38

लगे ह्रदय को प्यारा प्यारा। प्रभु महिमा दिल्ली तक पहुंची,

lage hradaya ko pyara pyara| prabhu mahima dilli taka pahumchi,

Verse 38 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 39

दिल्लीपति ने दिल में सोची। क्यों न मूरत को नष्ट करू,

dillipati ne dila mem sochi| kyom na murata ko nashta karu,

Verse 39 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 40

झूठे अतिशय को दूर कर। दिल्लीपति था बड़ा अभिमानी,

jhuthe atishaya ko dura kara| dillipati tha ba.da abhimani,

Verse 40 of the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) in the Chalisa structure.

Why this chalisa

What the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa is recited for, and what people turn to it for.

Daily anchor for Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath)-bhakti

Many homes recite the Bade Baba (Kundalpur 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

Maha Mastakabhishek & Mahavira Jayanti and the major Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) 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. Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) is a Tirthankar in Jain tradition; the 'Bade Baba' Adinath murti at Kundalpur (MP); central Digambar Mahatirth

For pilgrim recitation

The Chalisa is recited during pilgrimage to the major Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) shrines.

For households where Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) is the kuldevta

For households where Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) is the family deity, the Chalisa is the daily morning prayer and a central rite during family events.

Origin

The Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa is the household-tradition Chalisa of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath). The text is generally placed in the late 19th to early 20th century CE; many published copies attribute it simply to Jain tradition. Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) is a Tirthankar in Jain tradition; the 'Bade Baba' Adinath murti at Kundalpur (MP); central Digambar Mahatirth

Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) is honoured in the wider Hindu tradition with festivals, pilgrimage shrines, and household worship. The Chalisa makes Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath)-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 Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath)'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.

  1. Preparation

    Bathe and wear clean clothes. Sit facing East. Traditional offerings to Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath): white flowers, akshat (rice), fruits, ghee diya, dhoop. White flowers, simple Jain-tradition offerings (no animal products), pure water, akshat.

  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. Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) is honoured by Jains as one of the 24 Tirthankars; recite with the Jain-tradition emphasis on Ahimsa.

  4. After

    Sit quietly with eyes closed for a moment. End with the bija mantra of Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) if known.

  5. Daily practice and special days

    Maha Mastakabhishek & Mahavira Jayanti is auspicious. Maha Mastakabhishek is the central recitation day. Paryushana (annual fast period) draws extra recitations.

Common questions

Why is the Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa linked to Maha Mastakabhishek & Mahavira Jayanti?
Maha Mastakabhishek is the traditional day for Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath)-bhakti. Daily recitation is also common in Jain households. Many homes recite the Chalisa as part of the Maha Mastakabhishek & 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 Adinath Chalisa, Mahaveer Jain Chalisa, and Saraswati Chalisa?
Each Chalisa addresses a specific deity. The Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) Chalisa is dedicated to Bhagwan Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath). 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?
Bade Baba (Kundalpur Adinath) has Jain temples across India; Ujjain has Jain temples through the wider Sandipani-tradition link with Mahakaleshwar. Aastha can guide pilgrims with combined Mahakaleshwar-related sequences.

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