Santoshi Mata Chalisa is a popular Chalisa text dedicated to the praise and devotion of Mata Santoshi. Mata Santoshi is worshipped in the devotee tradition as a goddess associated with contentment, peace, happiness and satisfaction of mind. The tradition of worshipping the Goddess, reciting the Chalisa and offering jaggery and gram is prevalent, especially on Fridays.
Regular recitation of the Chalisa is not only a prayer for the fulfillment of a devotee's wishes, but is also considered a means of developing contentment, faith, restraint and positive feelings in life.
Full Text of Santoshi Mata Chalisa
॥ doha ॥
bandaun santoshi charan ridhi-sidhi daatar.
dhyan dharat hi hot nar dukh sagar se par॥
bhaktan ko santosh de santoshi tav nam.
kripa karhu jagdamb ab aaya tere dham॥
॥ chaupai ॥
jay santoshi maat anupm.
shanti dayini roop manoram.1.
sundar varan chaturbhuj rupa.
vesh manohar lalit anupa.2.
shwetambar roop manhari.
maa tumhari chhavi jag se nyari.3.
divya swarupa aayat lochan.
darshan se ho sankat mochan.4.
jay ganesh ki suta bhavani.
ridhi-sidhi ki putri gyani.5.
mata-pita ki rhau dulari.
kirti kahoon vidhi tumhari.6.
cret mukut sir anupam bhari.
kanan kundal ki chhavi nyari.7.
sohat ang chhata chhavi pyari.
sundar cheer sunhari dhari.8.
aap chaturbhuj sughad vishala.
dharan karhu gale vanmala.9.
nikat hai gau amit dulari.
karahu mayur aap aswari.10.
janat sabahi aap prabhutai.
sur nar muni sab karahin badai.11.
tumhare darshan karat kshan mahin.
dukh daridra sab jaay nasahin.12.
ved puran rahe yash gai.
karahu bhakt ki aap sahai.13.
brahma dhing saraswati kahai.
lakshmi roop vishnu dhing i.14.
shiv dhing girja roop viraji.
mahima teenon lok mein gaaji.15.
shakti roop pragati jan jani.
rudra roop bhai maat bhavani.16.
dushtdalan hit pragati kali.
jagmag jyoti prachand nirali.17.
chand-mund mahishasur mare.
shumbh-nishumbh asur hani dare.18.
mahima ved puranan barni.
nij bhaktan ke sankat harni.19.
rup sharda hans mohini.
nirankar sakar daahini.20.
pragatai chahundish nij maya.
kan-kan mein hai tej samaya.21.
prithvi surya chandra aru taare.
tav ingit krambaddh hain sare.22.
palan poshan tumahin karta.
kshan bhangur mein pran harta.23.
brahma vishnu tumhe nit dhyavain.
shesh mahesh sada man lavain.24.
manokamna pooran karni.
pap kaatni bhav bhay harni.25.
chitt lagay tumhe jo dhyata.
so nar sukh sampatti hai pata.26.
bandhya naari tumhe jo dhyavai.
putra pushp lata sam wah pavai.27.
pati viyogi ati vyakul naari.
tum viyog ati vyakul hari.28.
kanya jo koi tumko dhyavai.
apna manvanchhit var pavai.29.
shilwan gunvan ho maiya.
apne jan ki naav khivaiya.30.
vidhipurvak vrat jo koi karhin.
taahi amit sukh sampatti bharhin.31.
gud aur chana bhog tohi bhavai.
seva karai so anand pavai.32.
sraddhayukt dhyan jo dharhin.
so nar nishchay bhav se tarhin.33.
udyapan jo karhi tumhara.
taako sahaj karhu nistara.34.
naari suhagin vrat jo karti.
sukh sampatti son godi bharti.35.
jo sumirat jaisi man bhava.
so nar vaiso hi fal pava.36.
saat shukravaar vrat jo dhare.
taake purna manorath sare.37.
seva karhi bhakti yut joi.
taako door daridra dukh hoi.38.
jo jan sharan mata teri aavai.
taake kshan mein kaaj banavai.39.
jay jai jai ambe kalyani.
kripa karau mori maharani.40.
jo koi padhai maat chalisa.
tape karahin kripa jagdisha॥
nit prati path karai ik bara.
so nar rhai tumhara pyara॥
nam let badha sab bhage.
rog dosh kabahun nahin lage॥
॥ samapan doha ॥
santoshi maa ke sada bandahun pag nish vas.
purn manorath ho sakal maat harau bhav tras॥
॥ iti shri santoshi mata chalisa ॥
Note: There are different versions and recitation traditions of the Santoshi Mata Chalisa. The text given above is one of the popular versions.
Importance of Santoshi Mata Chalisa
Santoshi Mata Chalisa describes devotion towards the Mother, prayer for protection from troubles and a feeling of contentment in the mind. In the tradition of Chalisa, the Mother is remembered as the Goddess who removes the troubles of the devotees and provides peace.
According to religious beliefs, worshipping the Mother increases the feeling of happiness, peace and contentment in the life of the devotee. The tradition of worshipping the Mother on Fridays and offering jaggery and gram is especially popular.
Spiritual feeling of contentment
The main feeling of worshipping Mata Santoshi is satisfaction. This does not mean that a person should give up his efforts, rather being grateful towards the available circumstances and continuing to do one's duty and efforts can also be considered an important feeling of devotion.
Reciting Chalisa inspires the devotee to offer his prayers with faith, patience and positive attitude.
Method of reciting Santoshi Mata Chalisa
No difficult process is required to recite Santoshi Mata Chalisa. In general devotional tradition, the following procedure is followed:
On Friday or any convenient day, take a bath in the morning and wear clean clothes.
Clean the place of worship and install a picture or idol of Mata Santoshi.
Light a lamp and incense and remember the Mother.
Offer flowers and unbroken rice grains.
Offer jaggery and gram to the Mother.
Recite the Santoshi Mata Chalisa with devotion.
After the recitation, pray to the Mother for happiness, peace, contentment, and wisdom.
Distribute the Prasad among family members.
The tradition of reciting the Chalisa and offering jaggery and gram grains on Friday is mentioned in many devotional sources.
Friday and Santoshi Worship of the Mother Goddess
Fridays are considered to be of special significance in the worship of Santoshi Mata. Devotees observe a fast, perform puja, and recite the Chalisa on this day.
Some traditions mention a fast of 16 Fridays. However, the duration and rules of the fast may vary from family to family and regional traditions.
If a person observes a fast, he or she should follow the rules according to his or her family tradition or reliable religious guidance.
Why is jaggery and gram offered to Santoshi Mata?
The offering of jaggery and gram is especially popular in the worship of Santoshi Mata. In the devotional tradition, it is offered to the Mother Goddess as a favorite Prasad. The offering of jaggery and gram along with Friday worship is mentioned in various religious sources.
The purpose of offering is not merely to expect any worldly reward, but to offer Prasad to the Mother Goddess with a feeling of devotion and dedication.
Religious Benefits of Santoshi Mata Chalisa
According to religious beliefs, the devotee:
Feelings of peace and contentment in the mind.
Increases faith and devotion towards the Mother.
Gets mental strength in times of crisis.
Prayers are offered for peace and happiness in the family.
Prayers are offered to the Mother for the fulfillment of wishes.
Inspires to stay away from negative thoughts and maintain positive feelings.
These benefits should be understood as religious and faith-based beliefs, not as scientifically proven results.
Feeling of contentment in the devotion of Santoshi Mata
The very name of Mata Santoshi is the root of her worship. The feeling is visible. In the Bhakti tradition, contentment is considered an important spiritual feeling of life.
Devotees can pray to the Mother Goddess not only for wealth or material happiness but also for good sense, patience, peace, well-being of the family and the strength to follow the right path in difficult situations.
While reciting the Chalisa, understanding the meaning along with the words and remembering the Mother Goddess with devotion can deepen the devotional experience.
When to read Santoshi Mata Chalisa?
Santoshi Mata Chalisa can be recited with devotion on any day. Friday is given special importance in the tradition.
You can recite it:
During Friday morning worship
Friday evening
During Santoshi Mata's fast
During regular daily worship
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The main thing is considered to be devotion, concentration and devotion rather than time.
Things to keep in mind while reciting
According to the devotional tradition, some general things are kept in mind while worshipping Santoshi Mata and reciting Chalisa:
Keep the place of worship clean.
Keep the mind calm and focused.
Offer food to the Mother with devotion.
Do not recite in any kind of hurry Do it.
Pronounce the words of Chalisa as correctly as possible.
Do not limit the worship to the fulfillment of desires only, but have a feeling of gratitude and contentment.
General questions related to Santoshi Mata Chalisa
On which day should Santoshi Mata Chalisa be recited?
There is a special tradition of worshipping Santoshi Mata and reciting Chalisa on Friday. However, devotees can recite it on other days as per their faith.
Which offering is made to Santoshi Mata?
In the worship of Santoshi Mata, offerings of jaggery and gram are especially popular.
Can Santoshi Mata Chalisa be recited daily?
Yes, devotees can recite Chalisa daily as per their faith and convenience. It is considered to have special religious significance on Fridays.
How many Fridays is Santoshi Mata's fast observed?
Some traditions mention a fast on 16 Fridays. However, the fasting tradition may differ according to the family and region.
Is it necessary to fast to recite Chalisa?
No. Chalisa can be recited with devotion. Fasting and Chalisa recitation are two different religious practices.
What is the main message of Santoshi Mata Chalisa?
The main devotional sentiment of this Chalisa is related to seeking refuge in the Mother Goddess, praying in times of trouble and wishing for contentment and peace in life.
Santoshi Mata Chalisa is a popular devotional text dedicated to Mata Santoshi. Devotees express their devotion to the Mother Goddess through Friday prayers, offerings of jaggery and gram, and the tradition of reciting the Chalisa.
The most important expressions of Mata Santoshi's worship are satisfaction, reverence, and gratitude. Devotees remember the Mother Goddess with faith and pray for the happiness, peace, wisdom, and well-being of their families.
Jai Santoshi Mata.