The Sant Namdev Chalisa (संत नामदेव चालीसा) is the household hymn to Sant Namdev. The Chalisa establishes Sant Namdev's iconography, narrative, and devotional connection across 40 chaupais framed by an opening doha. Sant Namdev was a 13th-14th century Bhakti saint of Maharashtra; verses appear in the Guru Granth Sahib.

Many devotees recite the Sant Namdev Chalisa on Kartik Shukla Ekadashi, with extra paaths during Kartik Shukla Ekadashi. The Chalisa is the daily anchor for households where Sant Namdev is the kuldevta or ishta-devata. The verses move through praise, narrative, and personal petition – the standard Chalisa structure.

This page has the full Sant Namdev Chalisa with lyrics in Devanagari and Romanized English. Pair with related Chalisas like the Ravidas Chalisa, Sai Baba Chalisa, and Hanuman Chalisa for the wider household practice.

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The complete Sant Namdev 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.

Chaupai 1

जय जय संत नामदेव जी, विठ्ठल भक्त तुम्हारी। भक्तों के हित के खातिर, किया सदैव उपकारी।।1।।

jaya jaya samta namadeva ji, viththala bhakta tumhari| bhaktom ke hita ke khatira, kiya sadaiva upakari||1||

Verse 1 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 2

सच्चे भक्त के रूप में, जगत तुम्हें पहचाने। विठ्ठल नाम का जाप कर, ह्रदय कमल बखाने।।2।।

sachche bhakta ke rupa mem, jagata tumhem pahachane| viththala nama ka japa kara, hradaya kamala bakhane||2||

Verse 2 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 3

भक्तों की जब लाज बचाई, प्रभु विट्ठल के आगे। सेवा में तुम लगे रहे, जगत तुम्हें अनुरागे।।3।।

bhaktom ki jaba laja bachai, prabhu vitthala ke age| seva mem tuma lage rahe, jagata tumhem anurage||3||

Verse 3 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 4

कठिन समय जब आया, तुम्हें दृढ़ विश्वास। प्रभु विठ्ठल की भक्ति से, सब कष्ट गए नाश।।4।।

kathina samaya jaba aya, tumhem drri.dha vishvasa| prabhu viththala ki bhakti se, saba kashta gae nasha||4||

Verse 4 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 5

विठ्ठल नाम सदा जपा, हरदम ध्यान लगाया। भक्तों के दुख दूर किए, अपना मन हरषाया।।5।।

viththala nama sada japa, haradama dhyana lagaya| bhaktom ke dukha dura kie, apana mana harashaya||5||

Verse 5 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 6

नामदेव जी की महिमा, जग में सदा बखानी। भक्त ह्रदय में वास किए, लीला सबने जानी।।6।।

namadeva ji ki mahima, jaga mem sada bakhani| bhakta hradaya mem vasa kie, lila sabane jani||6||

Verse 6 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 7

मूर्ति से विठ्ठल प्रकट हुए, नामदेव के प्यार से। भक्त की सच्ची श्रद्धा ने, किया प्रभु को बाध्य से।।7।।

murti se viththala prakata hue, namadeva ke pyara se| bhakta ki sachchi shraddha ne, kiya prabhu ko badhya se||7||

Verse 7 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 8

ध्यान धरो संत नामदेव का, सब कष्ट मिट जाएंगे। प्रभु विठ्ठल की कृपा से, मनवांछित फल पाएंगे।।8।।

dhyana dharo samta namadeva ka, saba kashta mita jaemge| prabhu viththala ki krripa se, manavamchita phala paemge||8||

Verse 8 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 9

नामदेव जी की भक्ति से, जीवन सुखमय होगा। विठ्ठल नाम की महिमा से, हर संकट दूर होगा।।9।।

namadeva ji ki bhakti se, jivana sukhamaya hoga| viththala nama ki mahima se, hara samkata dura hoga||9||

Verse 9 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 10

ध्यान लगाकर चालीसा का, पाठ करो दिन रात। प्रभु विट्ठल की कृपा से, पूर्ण हों सब बात।।10।।

dhyana lagakara chalisa ka, patha karo dina rata| prabhu vitthala ki krripa se, purna hom saba bata||10||

Verse 10 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 11

संत नामदेव की आरती, गाओ मनहर धुन में। प्रभु विट्ठल के चरणों में, रहो सदा तुम मगन में।।11।।

samta namadeva ki arati, gao manahara dhuna mem| prabhu vitthala ke charanom mem, raho sada tuma magana mem||11||

Verse 11 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 12

भक्तों की जब पुकार सुनी, तुमने दौड़ लगाई। नामदेव जी की भक्ति ने, प्रभु विट्ठल को रिझाई।।12।।

bhaktom ki jaba pukara suni, tumane dau.da lagai| namadeva ji ki bhakti ne, prabhu vitthala ko rijhai||12||

Verse 12 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 13

शरण में आओ संतों की, सब कष्ट मिट जाएंगे। विठ्ठल नाम के जाप से, भवसागर तर जाएंगे।।13।।

sharana mem ao samtom ki, saba kashta mita jaemge| viththala nama ke japa se, bhavasagara tara jaemge||13||

Verse 13 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 14

ध्यान धरो संत नामदेव का, विठ्ठल नाम पुकारो। सच्चे दिल से भक्ति करो, जीवन का सुख वारे।।14।।

dhyana dharo samta namadeva ka, viththala nama pukaro| sachche dila se bhakti karo, jivana ka sukha vare||14||

Verse 14 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 15

जय जय संत नामदेव जी, विठ्ठल भक्त तुम्हारी। सद्गति पाओगे भक्तजन, तजो मन की बिमारी।।15।।

jaya jaya samta namadeva ji, viththala bhakta tumhari| sadgati paoge bhaktajana, tajo mana ki bimari||15||

Verse 15 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 16

मन में शांति और सुकून का अनुभव होता है। ईश्वर की कृपा

mana mem shamti aura sukuna ka anubhava hota hai| ishvara ki krripa

Verse 16 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 17

संत नामदेव जी की कृपा से जीवन में सुख और समृद्धि बढ़ती है। कठिनाइयों का नाश

samta namadeva ji ki krripa se jivana mem sukha aura samrriddhi ba.dhati hai| kathinaiyom ka nasha

Verse 17 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 18

जीवन की कठिनाइयाँ और बाधाएँ दूर होती हैं। सकारात्मक ऊर्जा

jivana ki kathinaiya.n aura badhae.n dura hoti haim| sakaratmaka urja

Verse 18 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 19

घर और मन में सकारात्मक ऊर्जा का संचार होता है। आत्मबल में वृद्धि

ghara aura mana mem sakaratmaka urja ka samchara hota hai| atmabala mem vrriddhi

Verse 19 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 20

मानसिक दृढ़ता और आत्मविश्वास बढ़ता है। भय का नाश

manasika drri.dhata aura atmavishvasa ba.dhata hai| bhaya ka nasha

Verse 20 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 21

पाठ से हर प्रकार का भय समाप्त हो जाता है। संतोष की भावना

patha se hara prakara ka bhaya samapta ho jata hai| samtosha ki bhavana

Verse 21 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 22

भौतिक इच्छाओं में कमी आकर संतोष की भावना उत्पन्न होती है। स्वास्थ्य लाभ

bhautika ichchaom mem kami akara samtosha ki bhavana utpanna hoti hai| svasthya labha

Verse 22 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 23

शारीरिक और मानसिक स्वास्थ्य में सुधार होता है। धन-संपत्ति में वृद्धि

sharirika aura manasika svasthya mem sudhara hota hai| dhana-sampatti mem vrriddhi

Verse 23 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 24

आर्थिक स्थिति मजबूत होती है और धन प्राप्ति के योग बनते हैं। पारिवारिक सुख

arthika sthiti majabuta hoti hai aura dhana prapti ke yoga banate haim| parivarika sukha

Verse 24 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 25

परिवार में प्रेम और एकता बढ़ती है। कर्म सुधार

parivara mem prema aura ekata ba.dhati hai| karma sudhara

Verse 25 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 26

अपने कार्यों के प्रति जागरूकता आती है और अच्छे कर्म करने की प्रेरणा मिलती है। आध्यात्मिक प्रगति

apane karyom ke prati jagarukata ati hai aura achche karma karane ki prerana milati hai| adhyatmika pragati

Verse 26 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 27

साधक के जीवन में आध्यात्मिक उन्नति होती है। शत्रुओं का नाश

sadhaka ke jivana mem adhyatmika unnati hoti hai| shatruom ka nasha

Verse 27 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 28

शत्रुओं से रक्षा होती है और उनकी साजिशें निष्फल होती हैं। मनोकामना पूर्ण

shatruom se raksha hoti hai aura unaki sajishem nishphala hoti haim| manokamana purna

Verse 28 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 29

पाठ से सभी मनोकामनाएँ पूर्ण होती हैं। मुक्ति का मार्ग

patha se sabhi manokamanae.n purna hoti haim| mukti ka marga

Verse 29 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 30

जीवन के अंतिम उद्देश्य, मोक्ष की प्राप्ति का मार्ग प्रशस्त होता है। शुद्धि और स्थान चयन

jivana ke amtima uddeshya, moksha ki prapti ka marga prashasta hota hai| shuddhi aura sthana chayana

Verse 30 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 31

पाठ के लिए शांत और पवित्र स्थान का चयन करें। स्थान को गंगाजल से शुद्ध करें। पूजा सामग्री

patha ke lie shamta aura pavitra sthana ka chayana karem| sthana ko gamgajala se shuddha karem| puja samagri

Verse 31 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 32

एक साफ चौकी, संत नामदेव जी की तस्वीर, दीपक, अगरबत्ती, फूल, जल पात्र, और नैवेद्य तैयार रखें। स्नान और स्वच्छ वस्त्र

eka sapha chauki, samta namadeva ji ki tasvira, dipaka, agarabatti, phula, jala patra, aura naivedya taiyara rakhem| snana aura svachcha vastra

Verse 32 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 33

सुबह स्नान करें और स्वच्छ वस्त्र पहनें। मन को शांत और एकाग्रचित करें। संत नामदेव जी का आह्वान

subaha snana karem aura svachcha vastra pahanem| mana ko shamta aura ekagrachita karem| samta namadeva ji ka ahvana

Verse 33 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 34

संत नामदेव जी की तस्वीर के सामने दीपक जलाएं। फूल चढ़ाएं और आचमन करें। चालीसा का पाठ

samta namadeva ji ki tasvira ke samane dipaka jalaem| phula cha.dhaem aura achamana karem| chalisa ka patha

Verse 34 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 35

संत नामदेव चालीसा को भावपूर्वक और शुद्ध उच्चारण के साथ पढ़ें। पाठ के दौरान किसी प्रकार का व्यवधान न हो।

samta namadeva chalisa ko bhavapurvaka aura shuddha uchcharana ke satha pa.dhem| patha ke daurana kisi prakara ka vyavadhana na ho|

Verse 35 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 36

चालीसा पाठ के बाद प्रसाद (फल, मिठाई या गुड़) अर्पण करें और अंत में सभी में वितरित करें। ध्यान और प्रार्थना

chalisa patha ke bada prasada (phala, mithai ya gu.da) arpana karem aura amta mem sabhi mem vitarita karem| dhyana aura prarthana

Verse 36 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 37

चालीसा के पश्चात संत नामदेव जी का ध्यान करें। उनसे अपनी प्रार्थना और मनोकामना व्यक्त करें। सप्ताह के शुभ दिन

chalisa ke pashchata samta namadeva ji ka dhyana karem| unase apani prarthana aura manokamana vyakta karem| saptaha ke shubha dina

Verse 37 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 38

पाठ से पहले स्नान करें और स्वच्छ वस्त्र पहनें। मन और शरीर की पवित्रता आवश्यक है। पवित्र स्थान का चयन करें

patha se pahale snana karem aura svachcha vastra pahanem| mana aura sharira ki pavitrata avashyaka hai| pavitra sthana ka chayana karem

Verse 38 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 39

पाठ के लिए शांत, स्वच्छ और पवित्र स्थान चुनें। अशुद्ध जगह पर पाठ न करें। सच्ची भक्ति रखें

patha ke lie shamta, svachcha aura pavitra sthana chunem| ashuddha jagaha para patha na karem| sachchi bhakti rakhem

Verse 39 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 40

पाठ को भावपूर्ण और श्रद्धा के साथ करें। मन में शंका या द्वेष न रखें। गलत उच्चारण से बचें

patha ko bhavapurna aura shraddha ke satha karem| mana mem shamka ya dvesha na rakhem| galata uchcharana se bachem

Verse 40 of the Sant Namdev Chalisa – praise of Sant Namdev in the Chalisa structure.

Why this chalisa

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

Daily anchor for Sant Namdev-bhakti

Many homes recite the Sant Namdev 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

Kartik Shukla Ekadashi and the major Sant Namdev 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. Sant Namdev was a 13th-14th century Bhakti saint of Maharashtra; verses appear in the Guru Granth Sahib

For pilgrim recitation

The Chalisa is recited during pilgrimage to the major Sant Namdev shrines.

For households where Sant Namdev is the kuldevta

For households where Sant Namdev is the family deity, the Chalisa is the daily morning prayer and a central rite during family events.

Origin

The Sant Namdev Chalisa is the household-tradition Chalisa of Sant Namdev. The text is generally placed in the late 19th to early 20th century CE; many published copies attribute it simply to tradition. Sant Namdev was a 13th-14th century Bhakti saint of Maharashtra; verses appear in the Guru Granth Sahib

Sant Namdev is honoured in the wider Hindu tradition with festivals, pilgrimage shrines, and household worship. The Chalisa makes Sant Namdev-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 Sant Namdev'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 Ravidas Chalisa, Sai Baba Chalisa, and Hanuman 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 Sant Namdev: red flowers, akshat (rice), fruits, ghee diya, dhoop. Traditional offerings include flowers, fruits, ghee diya, dhoop. Specific to Sant Namdev traditions.

  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. Recite with attention to the Sant Namdev devotional emphasis as outlined in the verses.

  4. After

    Sit quietly with eyes closed for a moment. End with the bija mantra of Sant Namdev if known.

  5. Daily practice and special days

    Kartik Shukla Ekadashi is auspicious. Kartik Shukla Ekadashi is the central recitation period. Many devotees do 11 paaths during festivals.

Common questions

Why is the Sant Namdev Chalisa linked to Kartik Shukla Ekadashi?
Kartik Shukla Ekadashi is the traditional day for Sant Namdev-bhakti. Many homes recite the Chalisa as part of the Kartik Shukla Ekadashi 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 Ravidas Chalisa, Sai Baba Chalisa, and Hanuman Chalisa?
Each Chalisa addresses a specific deity. The Sant Namdev Chalisa is dedicated to Sant Namdev. 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?
Sant Namdev has shrines and traditions across India; Mahakaleshwar Ujjain has the wider Shaiva-Shakta connection. Aastha can guide pilgrims with combined Mahakaleshwar-related sequences.

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