The complete Sai Baba Chalisa in Devanagari with meaning, benefits and the correct method of chanting to invoke Sai Baba's compassion.
Sai Baba of Shirdi is revered across faiths as a saint who taught the oneness of God through his famous teaching 'Sabka Malik Ek' — one God for all. He lived a simple life in the Dwarkamai mosque in Shirdi, welcomed devotees of every religion equally, and demonstrated countless miracles of healing, protection and grace. His two guiding principles, Shraddha (faith) and Saburi (patient endurance), remain the foundation of his teaching. The Sai Baba Chalisa is a forty-verse hymn composed in his honour, recounting his life in Shirdi, his compassion for the poor and suffering, and the blessings that flow to those who remember him with sincere devotion.
Complete Sai Baba Chalisa (Devanagari)
दोहा सद्गुरु साईं दया करो, दीजो ज्ञान अपार। शिरडी वासी संत तुम, हरो जगत को भार।।
चौपाई जय जय जय जय साईं बाबा। तुम हो सबके सुख के दाता।। शिरडी धाम तुम्हारा प्यारा। दर्शन पावें भक्त हमारा।। द्वारकामाई में तुम बसते। भक्तन के दुख पल में हरते।। फकीर वेश में तुम आए। जग को सन्मारग दिखाए।। हिंदू मुस्लिम भेद मिटाया। सबको एक समान बताया।। सबका मालिक एक बताया। सत्य सनातन मार्ग दिखाया।। उदी भभूत तुम्हारी प्यारी। लगावत मिटे विपत्ति सारी।। नीम तले तुम बैठे धाम। सब जन जपते साईं नाम।। लेंडी बाग में भ्रमण करते। शीतल छाया सबको देते।। गरीब सबूरी दो गुण न्यारे। तुमने सिखाए भक्तन प्यारे।। श्रद्धा सबूरी नाम है मंत्र। जपत मिटे सब भव का तंत्र।। गरीबों के तुम मददगारा। भूखे को अन्न सदा दे प्यारा।। रोगी को तुम रोग मिटाते। दुखियारों को शांति दिलाते।। झोली फैलाओ जो भी आवे। खाली हाथ न वापस जावे।। शिरडी में जो शीश नवावे। मन वांछित फल निश्चय पावे।। गुरुवार को व्रत जो रखते। सब मनोरथ पूरन करते।। बाबा की महिमा है न्यारी। भक्तन पर करुणा है भारी।। शमा मस्जिद में अखंड जोत। जलती रहती दिन रात नित।। धूनी माई सदा है जलती। भक्तन के संकट को हरती।। चमत्कार बाबा के भारी। सुनकर होय हृदय सुखकारी।। दीपक तेल बिना जो जलाया। जल से दीप प्रज्वलित कराया।। मुर्दे को जीवन जो दीन्हा। ऐसा चमत्कार कर दीन्हा।। आग जल बन गई पल भरमे। ऐसी लीला रची अनूपम में।। भक्तन के सब कष्ट मिटाए। संकट में तुरतहि सहाए।। शेगांव वाले भी तुम्हीं हो। पंढरपुर के विट्ठल तुम्ही हो।। राम कृष्ण तुम स्वयं कहाए। भक्तन को दर्शन दे आए।। ग्यारह वचन दिए तुम प्यारे। जो पालें सुख पावें सारे।। शिरडी आवे जो नर कोई। सुख शांति उसको हो सोई।। दूर से मुझको जो भी ध्यावे। मैं सहायता तुरत पहुँचावे।। दुखी जो मुझसे सहायता मांगे। दुख उसका मैं दूर भगाऊँ।। चरणामृत तीरथ जो होई। कष्ट निवारण मेरे सोई।। सतगुरु साईं शरण जो आवे। भव बंधन से मुक्त हो जावे।। गुरु चरित्र अरु साईं सतचरित। पढ़त सुनत मिट जाए विपत्ति।। ग्यारह गुरुवार व्रत जो करते। मन इच्छित सब फल वे धरते।। दक्षिणा माँग के भक्ति सिखाई। श्रद्धा से जो भी वह पाई।। बाबा तेरी अपरम्पार कहानी। जितनी गाऊँ उतनी थोड़ी जानी।। भक्त वत्सल तुम करुणा सागर। शरणागत के तुम रखवाला।। साईं नाम है अमर सहारा। जपत मिटे भव संकट सारा।। यह चालीसा जो नित गावे। साईं कृपा अखंड सो पावे।। अंत समय साईं दर्शन दीजे। शिरडी धाम में स्थान वह दीजे।।
दोहा जय जय जय जय साईं बाबा, कृपा करो महाराज। शरण पड़ा हूँ आपकी, राखो मेरी लाज।।
Meaning
Opening doha: Salutations to Sadguru Sai, who bestows boundless wisdom; the saint of Shirdi who lifts the burdens of the world.
Verses 1-8 recount his humble arrival in Shirdi in the guise of a wandering fakir, his residence in the Dwarkamai mosque, his teaching that dissolved the divide between Hindu and Muslim with the message 'Sabka Malik Ek' (one God for all), and the sacred udi (holy ash) that removes distress.
Verses 9-16 describe his life under the neem tree, his walks in Lendi Baug, his two guiding principles — Shraddha (faith) and Saburi (patient endurance) — his generosity to the poor and hungry, and his healing of the sick and suffering.
Verses 17-24 speak of the eternal flame in the Shamah mosque, the ever-burning dhuni (sacred fire) that removes devotees' troubles, and the many miracles attributed to him — lighting lamps with water instead of oil, and other wonders that bring joy to the heart.
Verses 25-32 identify him with Sai of Shegaon and Vitthal of Pandharpur, and even with Ram and Krishna, describing his eleven sacred assurances (Sai's Eleven Promises) to devotees, and his promise that whoever remembers him from afar, he reaches out to help.
Verses 33-40 mention the merit of reading Guru Charitra and Sai Satcharitra, observing the eleven-Thursday vrat, and his simple teaching through seeking dakshina to instil faith; the closing verses assure that whoever sings this Chalisa regularly attains his unbroken grace, with a prayer for his darshan and a place in Shirdi at the time of death.
Why Chant the Sai Baba Chalisa
Chanting the Sai Baba Chalisa is believed to instil unwavering faith (shraddha) and patience (saburi), remove obstacles and suffering, and invite Baba's protective, compassionate presence into daily life — regardless of one's religious background, in keeping with his own teaching of universal oneness.
How and When to Chant
Chant the Sai Baba Chalisa daily, ideally on Thursdays (his most sacred day), before a picture or idol of Sai Baba. Light a lamp with sesame or mustard oil, offer udi (holy ash) reverently if available, and recite with a calm, trusting heart. Observing the traditional eleven-Thursday vrat while reciting the Chalisa and Sai Satcharitra is considered especially auspicious.
Dos and Don'ts
Approach Baba's teachings with humility and without discrimination of caste, creed or religion, as he himself taught. Do not treat the recitation as a transaction for material gain alone; cultivate genuine shraddha and saburi. Avoid intoxicants and non-vegetarian food on days of special worship, and never turn away someone in need at your door, echoing Baba's own compassion.
Mahatmya (Glory)
Sai Baba's life in Shirdi is documented in the revered Sai Satcharitra, which describes his countless miracles of healing, protection and grace for devotees of every background. His simple teaching — have faith and be patient — continues to guide millions of devotees worldwide who visit Shirdi or keep his image in their homes as a source of comfort and strength.
Quick guide
Before you begin
Mantra
Hanuman mantra
Om Hanumate Namah
Chant on Tuesday or Saturday for strength, protection, and devotion.
Bhav
Benefits devotees pray for
FAQ
Common questions
When is the best time to read the Sai Baba Chalisa?
Thursday is considered most sacred to Sai Baba, but the Chalisa can be read daily, ideally in the morning or evening before his picture or idol.
Who can worship Sai Baba?
Sai Baba welcomed devotees of every religion equally with his teaching 'Sabka Malik Ek'. Anyone, regardless of faith or background, can chant this Chalisa.
What is the significance of the eleven-Thursday vrat?
Observing a vrat for eleven consecutive Thursdays while reading the Chalisa and Sai Satcharitra is a traditional practice believed to fulfil sincere wishes.
What does 'Shraddha' and 'Saburi' mean?
Shraddha means unwavering faith and Saburi means patient endurance — Sai Baba's two central teachings for a devotee's spiritual journey.
Seek Sai Baba's Blessings
Offer a sankalp-based puja in Sai Baba's name and invite his grace of faith, patience and protection into your life.







