The Shashti Devi Chalisa (षष्ठी देवी चालीसा) is the household hymn to Maa Shashti. The Chalisa establishes Maa Shashti's iconography, narrative, and devotional connection across 40 chaupais framed by an opening doha. Shashti Devi is honoured for child-protection and infant-blessings; central to Bengali household worship on Shashti tithi.

Many devotees recite the Shashti Devi Chalisa on Shashti tithi (monthly), with extra paaths during Shashti tithi (monthly). The Chalisa is the daily anchor for households where Maa Shashti is the kuldevta or ishta-devata. The verses move through praise, narrative, and personal petition – the standard Chalisa structure.

This page has the full Shashti Devi Chalisa with lyrics in Devanagari and Romanized English. Pair with related Chalisas like the Durga Chalisa, Santoshi Mata Chalisa, and Vaishno Devi Chalisa for the wider household practice.

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The complete Shashti Devi 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 षष्ठी माता, संतान सुखदाई। संकट हरती, दुख मिटाने आई।।

jaya shashthi mata, samtana sukhadai| samkata harati, dukha mitane ai||

Verse 1 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 2

पुत्र प्राप्ति की कामना सफल करें, नवजातों की रक्षा करतीं हर दिन।।

putra prapti ki kamana saphala karem, navajatom ki raksha karatim hara dina||

Verse 2 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 3

ध्यान धरें जो साधक माता का, मनवांछित फल पाए हर दिन।।

dhyana dharem jo sadhaka mata ka, manavamchita phala pae hara dina||

Verse 3 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 4

संतानहीन के घर में उजाला करें, बांझ को पुत्ररत्न दे खुशहाली भरें।।

samtanahina ke ghara mem ujala karem, bamjha ko putraratna de khushahali bharem||

Verse 4 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 5

षष्ठी देवी की महिमा अपार, जो भी ध्यावे, हो उसका उद्धार।।

shashthi devi ki mahima apara, jo bhi dhyave, ho usaka uddhara||

Verse 5 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 6

षष्ठी पूजा विधि से जो करे, सभी कष्टों से मुक्त वह बने।।

shashthi puja vidhi se jo kare, sabhi kashtom se mukta vaha bane||

Verse 6 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 7

प्रसव पीड़ा से जो नारी दुखी, षष्ठी देवी उसे देती सुखी।।

prasava pi.da se jo nari dukhi, shashthi devi use deti sukhi||

Verse 7 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 8

पुत्र-पुत्री दोनों की रक्षक, जो भी माने आपका भव्य स्वरूप।।

putra-putri donom ki rakshaka, jo bhi mane apaka bhavya svarupa||

Verse 8 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 9

बड़े संकट हो, या हो कोई परेशानी, षष्ठी माता तुरंत हरती त्रास।।

ba.de samkata ho, ya ho koi pareshani, shashthi mata turamta harati trasa||

Verse 9 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 10

प्रसन्न रहें जो षष्ठी देवी पर, उनके जीवन में हो सुख का वास।।

prasanna rahem jo shashthi devi para, unake jivana mem ho sukha ka vasa||

Verse 10 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 11

षष्ठी देवी का जो सच्चा पुजारी, संतान सुख का वह अधिकारी।।

shashthi devi ka jo sachcha pujari, samtana sukha ka vaha adhikari||

Verse 11 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 12

षष्ठी व्रत जो सच्चे मन से करे, उसके जीवन में कभी दुख न मिले।।

shashthi vrata jo sachche mana se kare, usake jivana mem kabhi dukha na mile||

Verse 12 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 13

षष्ठी देवी की जो सच्ची सेवा करे, संतान, धन, सुख, समृद्धि वह पाए।।

shashthi devi ki jo sachchi seva kare, samtana, dhana, sukha, samrriddhi vaha pae||

Verse 13 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 14

परिवार में सुख-शांति और समृद्धि बढ़ाती है। स्त्री रोगों से मुक्ति दिलाती है।

parivara mem sukha-shamti aura samrriddhi ba.dhati hai| stri rogom se mukti dilati hai|

Verse 14 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 15

प्रसव संबंधी समस्याओं का समाधान करती है। बच्चों के स्वास्थ्य को मजबूत बनाती है।

prasava sambamdhi samasyaom ka samadhana karati hai| bachchom ke svasthya ko majabuta banati hai|

Verse 15 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 16

संकटों से रक्षा करती है। विवाह और संतान सुख में आने वाली बाधाएं दूर करती है।

samkatom se raksha karati hai| vivaha aura samtana sukha mem ane vali badhaem dura karati hai|

Verse 16 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 17

जीवन में स्थिरता और शांति लाती है। पारिवारिक कलह को समाप्त करती है।

jivana mem sthirata aura shamti lati hai| parivarika kalaha ko samapta karati hai|

Verse 17 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 18

देवी की कृपा से व्यापार में वृद्धि होती है। शारीरिक और मानसिक कष्टों से छुटकारा दिलाती है।

devi ki krripa se vyapara mem vrriddhi hoti hai| sharirika aura manasika kashtom se chutakara dilati hai|

Verse 18 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 19

भक्ति से आध्यात्मिक उन्नति होती है। दीर्घायु और स्वस्थ जीवन का आशीर्वाद मिलता है।

bhakti se adhyatmika unnati hoti hai| dirghayu aura svastha jivana ka ashirvada milata hai|

Verse 19 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 20

देवी की कृपा से शत्रु नाश होता है। जीवन में सकारात्मक ऊर्जा का संचार करती है।

devi ki krripa se shatru nasha hota hai| jivana mem sakaratmaka urja ka samchara karati hai|

Verse 20 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 21

इस चालीसा का नियमित पाठ 41 दिनों तक किया जाता है। मुहूर्त:

isa chalisa ka niyamita patha 41 dinom taka kiya jata hai| muhurta:

Verse 21 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 22

सूर्योदय के बाद और संध्या के समय पाठ करना शुभ माना जाता है। षष्ठी देवी चालीसा के नियम

suryodaya ke bada aura samdhya ke samaya patha karana shubha mana jata hai| shashthi devi chalisa ke niyama

Verse 22 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 23

पूजा और साधना को गुप्त रखना चाहिए। नियमों का पालन करते हुए साधक को ब्रह्मचर्य का पालन करना चाहिए।

puja aura sadhana ko gupta rakhana chahie| niyamom ka palana karate hue sadhaka ko brahmacharya ka palana karana chahie|

Verse 23 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 24

शुद्ध वस्त्र पहनकर ही चालीसा पाठ करें। चालीसा के पाठ के दौरान ध्यान और एकाग्रता जरूरी है।

shuddha vastra pahanakara hi chalisa patha karem| chalisa ke patha ke daurana dhyana aura ekagrata jaruri hai|

Verse 24 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 25

साधना के समय जल, फल, और दीपक का प्रयोग करें। पाठ के समय केवल सकारात्मक विचारों का मन में संकल्प लें।

sadhana ke samaya jala, phala, aura dipaka ka prayoga karem| patha ke samaya kevala sakaratmaka vicharom ka mana mem samkalpa lem|

Verse 25 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 26

अपने आस-पास का वातावरण स्वच्छ और शांत रखें। इस पाठ को नियमित रूप से करने का संकल्प लें।

apane asa-pasa ka vatavarana svachcha aura shamta rakhem| isa patha ko niyamita rupa se karane ka samkalpa lem|

Verse 26 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 27

पूजा स्थल को स्वच्छ और पवित्र रखें। देवी के प्रति समर्पण भाव से साधना करें।

puja sthala ko svachcha aura pavitra rakhem| devi ke prati samarpana bhava se sadhana karem|

Verse 27 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 28

साधना के दौरान मौन व्रत रखने का प्रयास करें। देवी षष्ठी की मूर्ति या चित्र के सामने दीपक जलाएं।

sadhana ke daurana mauna vrata rakhane ka prayasa karem| devi shashthi ki murti ya chitra ke samane dipaka jalaem|

Verse 28 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 29

देवी को गुड़-हल्दी का भोग अर्पित करें। षष्ठी देवी चालीसा की सावधानियां

devi ko gu.da-haldi ka bhoga arpita karem| shashthi devi chalisa ki savadhaniyam

Verse 29 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 30

पाठ के दौरान अनजाने में भी अपशब्दों का प्रयोग न करें। साधना के समय नकारात्मक सोच से बचें।

patha ke daurana anajane mem bhi apashabdom ka prayoga na karem| sadhana ke samaya nakaratmaka socha se bachem|

Verse 30 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 31

पूजा स्थल पर किसी भी प्रकार का शोर न हो। चालीसा का पाठ एकांत स्थान में करें।

puja sthala para kisi bhi prakara ka shora na ho| chalisa ka patha ekamta sthana mem karem|

Verse 31 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 32

पूजा के दौरान काले या नीले वस्त्र न पहनें। साधना के समय किसी भी प्रकार के तामसिक भोजन का सेवन न करें।

puja ke daurana kale ya nile vastra na pahanem| sadhana ke samaya kisi bhi prakara ke tamasika bhojana ka sevana na karem|

Verse 32 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 33

पाठ के दौरान अनुचित विचारों से बचें। अपनी साधना को अकारण दूसरों से साझा न करें।

patha ke daurana anuchita vicharom se bachem| apani sadhana ko akarana dusarom se sajha na karem|

Verse 33 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 34

पाठ के दौरान शांत और संयमित रहें। बिना स्नान किए पाठ न करें।

patha ke daurana shamta aura samyamita rahem| bina snana kie patha na karem|

Verse 34 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 35

साधना के दौरान अनावश्यक बातचीत से बचें। चालीसा पाठ में श्रद्धा और विश्वास जरूरी है।

sadhana ke daurana anavashyaka batachita se bachem| chalisa patha mem shraddha aura vishvasa jaruri hai|

Verse 35 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 36

घर के बड़े बुजुर्गों की सलाह से पूजा करें। साधना का प्रारंभ और अंत देवी का ध्यान करके करें।

ghara ke ba.de bujurgom ki salaha se puja karem| sadhana ka prarambha aura amta devi ka dhyana karake karem|

Verse 36 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 37

पूजा समाप्ति पर देवी से आशीर्वाद अवश्य लें। उत्तर:

puja samapti para devi se ashirvada avashya lem| uttara:

Verse 37 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 38

षष्ठी देवी की पूजा संतान सुख, सुरक्षा और नवजात शिशुओं की रक्षा के लिए की जाती है। उत्तर:

shashthi devi ki puja samtana sukha, suraksha aura navajata shishuom ki raksha ke lie ki jati hai| uttara:

Verse 38 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 39

इस चालीसा का पाठ सूर्योदय के बाद और संध्या के समय करना उत्तम माना जाता है। उत्तर:

isa chalisa ka patha suryodaya ke bada aura samdhya ke samaya karana uttama mana jata hai| uttara:

Verse 39 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Chaupai 40

41 दिन का समय किसी भी साधना की सिद्धि के लिए शुभ माना जाता है और देवी की कृपा प्राप्त होती है। उत्तर:

41 dina ka samaya kisi bhi sadhana ki siddhi ke lie shubha mana jata hai aura devi ki krripa prapta hoti hai| uttara:

Verse 40 of the Shashti Devi Chalisa – praise of Maa Shashti in the Chalisa structure.

Why this chalisa

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

Daily anchor for Maa Shashti-bhakti

Many homes recite the Shashti Devi 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

Shashti tithi (monthly) and the major Maa Shashti 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. Shashti Devi is honoured for child-protection and infant-blessings; central to Bengali household worship on Shashti tithi

For pilgrim recitation

The Chalisa is recited during pilgrimage to the major Maa Shashti shrines.

For households where Maa Shashti is the kuldevta

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

Origin

The Shashti Devi Chalisa is the household-tradition Chalisa of Maa Shashti. The text is generally placed in the late 19th to early 20th century CE; many published copies attribute it simply to tradition. Shashti Devi is honoured for child-protection and infant-blessings; central to Bengali household worship on Shashti tithi

Maa Shashti is honoured in the wider Hindu tradition with festivals, pilgrimage shrines, and household worship. The Chalisa makes Maa Shashti-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 Maa Shashti'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 Durga Chalisa, Santoshi Mata Chalisa, and Vaishno Devi 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 Maa Shashti: red flowers, akshat (rice), fruits, ghee diya, dhoop. Traditional offerings include flowers, fruits, ghee diya, dhoop. Specific to Maa Shashti 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 Maa Shashti devotional emphasis as outlined in the verses.

  4. After

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

  5. Daily practice and special days

    Shashti tithi (monthly) is auspicious. Shashti tithi (monthly) is the central recitation period. Many devotees do 11 paaths during festivals.

Common questions

Why is the Shashti Devi Chalisa linked to Shashti tithi (monthly)?
Shashti tithi (monthly) is the traditional day for Maa Shashti-bhakti. Many homes recite the Chalisa as part of the Shashti tithi (monthly) 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 Durga Chalisa, Santoshi Mata Chalisa, and Vaishno Devi Chalisa?
Each Chalisa addresses a specific deity. The Shashti Devi Chalisa is dedicated to Maa Shashti. 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?
Maa Shashti 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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