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Shirdi Sai Chalisa

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shree shirid'eesaayi chaaleesaa

shirid'eevaasaa saayiprabho jagatiki moolam' neeve prabho
datta digambara avataaram' neelo sri'sht'i vyavahaaram' ||

trimoortiroopaa o saayee karuninchi kaapaad'oyi
darshanamiyya garaavayya muktiki maargam' choopumayaa || 1 ||
shirid'eevaasaa saayiprabho ||

kaphini vastramu dhariyinchi bhujamuku jolee tagilinchi
nimba vri'kshapu chhaayalo phakeeru veshapu dhaaranalo
kaliyugamanduna ve'lasitivi tyaagam' sahanam' nerpitivi
shirid'ee graamam' nee vaasam' bhaktula madilo nee roopam' || 2 ||
shirid'eevaasaa saayiprabho ||

chaand paat'il nu kalusukuni aatani baadhalu te'lusukuni
gurramu jaad'a te'lipitivi paat'il baadhanu teerchitivi
ve'liginchaavu jyotulanu neevupayoginchi jalamulanu
achche'ruvo'nde'nu aa graamam' choosi vintaina aa dri'shyam' || 3 ||
shirid'eevaasaa saayiprabho ||

baayijaa chese'nu nee seva pratiphalamichchaavo devaa
nee aayuvunu badulichchi taatyaanu neevu bratikinchi
pashupakshulanu preminchi premato vaat'ini laalinchi
jeevulapaina mamakaaram' chitramayaa nee vyavahaaram' || 4 ||
shirid'eevaasaa saayiprabho ||

nee dvaaramulo nilichitini ninne nityamu ko'lichitini
abhayamunichchi brovumayaa o shirid'eeshaa dayaamayaa
dhanyamu dvaaraka o maayee neelo niliche'nu shreesaayi
nee dhuni mant'ala ved'imiki paapamu povunu taakid'iki || 5 ||
shirid'eevaasaa saayiprabho ||

pral'aya kaalamu aapitivi bhaktulanu neevu brochitivi
chesi mahammaaree naasham' kaapaad'i shirid'ee graamam'
agnihotri shaastriki leelaa mahaatmyam' choopinchi
shyaamaanu bratikinchitivi paamu vishamu to'liginchi || 6 ||
shirid'eevaasaa saayiprabho ||

bhakta bheemaajeeki kshayarogam' nashiyinche aatani sahanam'
oodee vaidyam' chesaavu vyaadhini maayam' chesaavu
kaakaajeeki o saayi vit'hala darshana michchitivi
daamookichchi santaanam' kaliginchitivi santosham' || 7 ||
shirid'eevaasaa saayiprabho ||

karunaasindhoo karuninchu maapai karuna kuripinchu
sarvam' neeke arpitamu pe'nchumu bhakti bhaavamunu
muslim' anuko'ni ninu meghoo te'lusukuni aatani baadha
daalchi shivashankara roopam' ichchaavayyaa darshanamu || 8 ||
shirid'eevaasaa saayiprabho ||

d'aakt'aruku neevu raamunigaa balvantaku shreedattunigaa
nimonukaraku maarutigaa chidambaraku shreeganapatigaa
maartaand'aku khand'obaagaa ganooku satyadevunigaa
narasim'hasvaamigaa joshiki darshanamu nichchina shreesaayi || 9 ||
shirid'eevaasaa saayiprabho ||

reyi pagalu nee dhyaanam' nityam' nee leelaa pat'hanam'
bhaktito cheyand'i dhyaanam' labhinchunu muktiki maargam'
padako'nd'u nee vachanaalu baabaa maakavi vedaalu
sharanani vachchina bhaktulanu karuninchi neevu brochitivi || 10 ||
shirid'eevaasaa saayiprabho ||

andarilona nee roopam' nee mahima ati shaktimayam'
o saayi memu mood'hulamu o'sagumayaa maaku jnyaanamunu
sri'sht'iki neevenaya moolam' saayi memu sevakulam'
saayi naamamu talache'damu nityamu saayini ko'liche'damu || 11 ||
shirid'eevaasaa saayiprabho ||

bhakti bhaavana te'lusuko'ni saayini madilo nilupuko'ni
chittamuto saayee dhyaanam' cheyand'i pratinityam'
baabaa kaalchina dhuni oodi nivaarinchunu adi vyaadhi
samaadhi nund'i shreesaayi bhaktulanu kaapaad'enoyi || 12 ||
shirid'eevaasaa saayiprabho ||

mana prashnalaku javaabulu te'lupunu saayi charitamulu
vinand'i leka chadavand'i saayi satyamu chood'and'i
satsangamunu cheyand'i saayi svapnamu po'ndand'i
bheda bhaavamunu maanand'i saayi mana sadguruvand'i || 13 ||
shirid'eevaasaa saayiprabho ||

vandanamayyaa parameshaa aapadbaandhava saayeeshaa
maa paapamuloo kad'aterchu maa madi korika ne'raverchu
karunaamoorti o saayi karunato mamu daricherchoyee
maa manase nee mandiramu maa palukule neeku naivedyam' || 14 ||
shirid'eevaasaa saayiprabho ||

akhilaand'akot'i brahmaand'anaayaka
raajaadhiraaja yogiraaja parabrahma
shreesachchidaananda sadguru saayinaath maharaaj kee jai ||

Meaning

Sri Shirdi Sai Chalisa is a 40-verse hymn (here in Telugu form) that narrates the divine life, miracles, and compassion of Shirdi Sai Baba.

It portrays Sai as the Datta incarnation, the savior of devotees, and the embodiment of faith and patience (Shraddha & Saburi).

Each verse is both storytelling and surrender — capturing Sai’s role as healer, guide, and eternal Sadguru who answers prayers and grants peace.

• Core Message:

✨ Sai’s life is a living scripture of love and equality.

🔥 His sacred fire (Dhuni) burns away sins and negativity.

🙏 Reading or listening to this Chalisa fills the heart with devotion.

🌸 Sai’s presence continues beyond his Samadhi — he protects and guides all who call his name.

• Benefits of Recitation:

  • Removes sorrow, fear, and obstacles
  • Brings divine protection and prosperity
  • Strengthens devotion and patience
  • Cleanses the mind and uplifts the spirit
  • Brings Baba’s blessings in home and life

• Chanting Guidance:

  • Recite on Thursdays or daily at sunrise.
  • Repeat “Shiridi Vaasa Sai Prabho” as refrain after each verse.
  • Keep eyes closed and visualize Baba’s smiling face.
  • End with “Sri Sachchidananda Sadguru Sainath Maharaj Ki Jai!

• Essence:

This Chalisa is not just a praise — it’s a remembrance.

Each line lights a lamp in the heart of the devotee,

reminding us that Sai Baba is not gone — he lives through faith, service, and love.

It’s said that whoever recites this Chalisa with pure devotion

will feel Sai’s unseen hand in every challenge and comfort.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sri Shirdi Sai Chalisa?
Sri Shirdi Sai Chalisa is a devotional hymn of 40 verses that narrates the divine life, miracles, and compassion of Shirdi Sai Baba. It encapsulates the essence of Baba's teachings of 'Shraddha' (faith) and 'Saburi' (patience).
When and how should one recite this Chalisa?
It is best to recite this Chalisa daily in the morning or on Thursdays. Light a lamp before Baba's idol or picture, and chant with devotion, repeating "Shiridi Vaasa Sai Prabho" after each verse.
What are the benefits of reciting Sri Shirdi Sai Chalisa?
Recitation of the Chalisa removes sorrows, brings mental peace, good health, wealth, and the joy of progeny. It attracts Sai Baba's grace and grants devotees the proximity of a Sadguru.
Who can recite the Sri Shirdi Sai Chalisa?
Anyone with faith and devotion towards Sai Baba, irrespective of caste or creed, can recite this Chalisa. It helps one experience Sai Baba's universal love and compassion.
How many times should this Chalisa be recited?
Generally, reciting the Chalisa at least once daily is recommended. On Thursdays, reciting it 1, 3, 5, 7, 11, or 40 times is considered more auspicious and beneficial.
What is the origin of Sri Shirdi Sai Chalisa?
The Sri Shirdi Sai Chalisa was composed by devotees of Sai Baba. It is based on Baba's life story, teachings, and divine experiences, created to propagate his glory and message.

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