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The complete Sheetalnath 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.
सिद्ध प्रभु को नमन कर, अरिहंतो का ध्यान।
siddha prabhu ko namana kara, arihamto ka dhyana|
Opening invocation – salutation to Bhagwan Sheetalnath and the framing of the Chalisa-prayer.
शीतल प्रभु जिनदेव हमारे, जग संताप से करो किनारे।
shitala prabhu jinadeva hamare, jaga samtapa se karo kinare|
Verse 1 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
चंद्र बिम्ब न चन्दन शीतल, गंगा का ना नीर है शीतल।
chamdra bimba na chandana shitala, gamga ka na nira hai shitala|
Verse 2 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
शीतल है बस वचन तुम्हारे, आतम को दे शांति हमारे।
shitala hai basa vachana tumhare, atama ko de shamti hamare|
Verse 3 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
नगर भक्त नाम सुहाना, दृढ़रथ का था राज्य महान।
nagara bhakta nama suhana, drriढ़ratha ka tha rajya mahana|
Verse 4 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
मात सुनंदा तब हर्षाये, शीतल प्रभु जब गर्भ में आये।
mata sunamda taba harshaye, shitala prabhu jaba garbha mem aye|
Verse 5 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
चेत कृष्ण अष्ठम थी प्यारी, आरण स्वर्ग से आये सुखारी।
cheta krrishna ashthama thi pyari, arana svarga se aye sukhari|
Verse 6 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
रत्नो ने आवास बनाया, लक्ष्मी ने तुमको अपनाया।
ratno ne avasa banaya, lakshmi ne tumako apanaya|
Verse 7 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
माघ कृष्ण द्वादश जब आयी, जन्म हुआ त्रिभुवन जिनराई।
magha krrishna dvadasha jaba ayi, janma hua tribhuvana jinarai|
Verse 8 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
सुर सुरेंद्र ऐरावत लाये, पाण्डुक शिला अभिषेक कराये।
sura suremdra airavata laye, panduka shila abhisheka karaye|
Verse 9 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
एक लाख पूरब की आयु, सुख की निशदिन चलती वायु।
eka lakha puraba ki ayu, sukha ki nishadina chalati vayu|
Verse 10 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
नब्बे धनुष की पाई काया, स्वर्ण समान रूप बतलाया।
nabbe dhanusha ki pai kaya, svarna samana rupa batalaya|
Verse 11 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
धर्म अर्थ अरु काम का सेवन, फिर मुक्ति पाने का साधन।
dharma artha aru kama ka sevana, phira mukti pane ka sadhana|
Verse 12 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
ओस देख मोती सी लगती, सूर्य किरण से ही भग जाती।
osa dekha moti si lagati, surya kirana se hi bhaga jati|
Verse 13 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
दृश्य देख वैराग्य हुआ था, दीक्षा ले तप धार लिया था।
drrishya dekha vairagya hua tha, diksha le tapa dhara liya tha|
Verse 14 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
क्षण भंगुर है सुख की कलियाँ, झूठी है संसार की गलियाँ।
kshana bhamgura hai sukha ki kaliya.n, jhuthi hai samsara ki galiya.n|
Verse 15 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
रिश्ते नाते मिट जायेगे, धर्म से ही मुक्ति पाएंगे।
rishte nate mita jayege, dharma se hi mukti paemge|
Verse 16 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
लोकान्तिक देवों का आना, फिर उनका वैराग्य बढ़ाना।
lokantika devom ka ana, phira unaka vairagya baढ़ana|
Verse 17 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
इंद्र पालकी लेकर आया, शुक्रप्रभा शुभ नाम बताया।
imdra palaki lekara aya, shukraprabha shubha nama bataya|
Verse 18 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
वन जा वस्त्राभूषण त्यागे, आतम ध्यान में चित्त तब लागे।
vana ja vastrabhushana tyage, atama dhyana mem chitta taba lage|
Verse 19 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
कर्मो के बंधन को छोड़ा, मोह कर्म से नाता तोड़ा।
karmo ke bamdhana ko cho.da, moha karma se nata to.da|
Verse 20 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
और कर्म के ढीले बंधन, मिटा प्रभु का कर्म का क्रंदन।
aura karma ke dhile bamdhana, mita prabhu ka karma ka kramdana|
Verse 21 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
ज्ञान सूर्य तब जाकर प्रगटा, कर्म मेघ जब जाकर विघटा।
j~nana surya taba jakara pragata, karma megha jaba jakara vighata|
Verse 22 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
समवशरण जिन महल बनाया, धर्म सभा में पाठ पढ़ाया।
samavasharana jina mahala banaya, dharma sabha mem patha paढ़aya|
Verse 23 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
दौड़-दौड़ के भक्त ये आते, प्रभु दर्श से शांति पाते।
dau.da-dau.da ke bhakta ye ate, prabhu darsha se shamti pate|
Verse 24 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
विपदाओं ने आना छोड़ा, संकट ने भी नाता तोड़ा।
vipadaom ne ana cho.da, samkata ne bhi nata to.da|
Verse 25 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
खुशहाली का हुआ बसेरा, आनंद सुख का हुआ सवेरा।
khushahali ka hua basera, anamda sukha ka hua savera|
Verse 26 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
है प्रभु मुझको पार लगाना, मुझको सत्पथ राह दिखाना।
hai prabhu mujhako para lagana, mujhako satpatha raha dikhana|
Verse 27 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
तुमने भक्तो को है तारा, तुमने उनको दिया किनारा।
tumane bhakto ko hai tara, tumane unako diya kinara|
Verse 28 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
मेरी बार न देर लगाना, ऋद्धि सिद्धि का मिले खजाना।
meri bara na dera lagana, rriddhi siddhi ka mile khajana|
Verse 29 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
आप जगत को शीतल दाता, मेरा ताप हरो जग त्राता।
apa jagata ko shitala data, mera tapa haro jaga trata|
Verse 30 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
सुबह शाम भक्ति को गाऊं, तेरे चरणा लगन लगाऊं।
subaha shama bhakti ko gaum, tere charana lagana lagaum|
Verse 31 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
और जगह आराम न पाऊं, बस तेरी शरणा सुख पाऊं।
aura jagaha arama na paum, basa teri sharana sukha paum|
Verse 32 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
योग निरोध जब धारण कीना, समवशरण तज धर्म नवीना।
yoga nirodha jaba dharana kina, samavasharana taja dharma navina|
Verse 33 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
श्री सम्मेद शिखर पर आये, वहाँ पे अंतिम ध्यान लगाये।
shri sammeda shikhara para aye, vaha.n pe amtima dhyana lagaye|
Verse 34 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
अंतिम लक्ष्य को तुमने पाया, तीर्थंकर बन मुक्ति को पाया।
amtima lakshya ko tumane paya, tirthamkara bana mukti ko paya|
Verse 35 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
कूट विद्युतवर यह कहलाये, भक्त जो जाकर दर्शन पाये।
kuta vidyutavara yaha kahalaye, bhakta jo jakara darshana paye|
Verse 36 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
सिद्धालय वासी कहलाये, नहीं लौट अब वापस आये।
siddhalaya vasi kahalaye, nahim lauta aba vapasa aye|
Verse 37 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
है प्रभु मुझको पास बुलाना, शक्ति दो संयम का बाना।
hai prabhu mujhako pasa bulana, shakti do samyama ka bana|
Verse 38 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
ज्ञान चक्षु मेरे खुल जाए, सम्यग्दर्शन ज्ञान को पाये।
j~nana chakshu mere khula jae, samyagdarshana j~nana ko paye|
Verse 39 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
स्वस्ति तेरे चरण की चेरी, पार करो, ना करना देरी।
svasti tere charana ki cheri, para karo, na karana deri|
Verse 40 of the Sheetalnath Chalisa – praise of Bhagwan Sheetalnath in the Chalisa structure.
चालीसा जो नित पढ़े, मन वच काय लगाय।
chalisa jo nita paढ़e, mana vacha kaya lagaya|
Closing doha sealing the recitation.
ऋद्धि सिद्धि मंगल बढ़े, शत-शत शीश झुकाये।
rriddhi siddhi mamgala baढ़e, shata-shata shisha jhukaye|
Closing doha sealing the recitation.
Why this chalisa
What the Sheetalnath Chalisa is recited for, and what people turn to it for.
Daily anchor for Bhagwan Sheetalnath-bhakti
Many homes recite the Sheetalnath 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 Krishna Dwadashi & Mahavira Jayanti and the major Bhagwan Sheetalnath 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. Sheetalnath is a Tirthankar in Jain tradition; 10th Tirthankar; symbol of swastika/wishing-tree
For pilgrim recitation
The Chalisa is recited during pilgrimage to the major Bhagwan Sheetalnath shrines.
For households where Bhagwan Sheetalnath is the kuldevta
For households where Bhagwan Sheetalnath is the family deity, the Chalisa is the daily morning prayer and a central rite during family events.
Origin
The Sheetalnath Chalisa is the household-tradition Chalisa of Bhagwan Sheetalnath. The text is generally placed in the late 19th to early 20th century CE; many published copies attribute it simply to Jain tradition. Sheetalnath is a Tirthankar in Jain tradition; 10th Tirthankar; symbol of swastika/wishing-tree
Bhagwan Sheetalnath is honoured in the wider Hindu tradition with festivals, pilgrimage shrines, and household worship. The Chalisa makes Bhagwan Sheetalnath-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 Sheetalnath'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 Sheetalnath: 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. Sheetalnath 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 Sheetalnath if known.
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Daily practice and special days
Magha Krishna Dwadashi & Mahavira Jayanti is auspicious. Magha Krishna Dwadashi is the central recitation day. Paryushana (annual fast period) draws extra recitations.