Shiv Chalisa – 18th October 2025 (Today’s Complete Guide)

Hello friends! Welcome. Are you looking to read the Shiv Chalisa today, 18th October 2025? You have come to the perfect place.

The Shiv Chalisa is a beautiful and powerful prayer for Lord Shiva. Many people read it every day to feel close to Mahadev. It’s not just a song; it’s a way to talk to Bholenath and ask for his blessings.

This prayer is simple, but its power is immense. It can bring spiritual peace to your mind and remove obstacles from your life.

In this special article for today, 18th October 2025, we will share everything you need. We will give you:

  • The complete Shri Shiv Chalisa lyrics.
  • The lyrics in HindiEnglish (transliteration), and simple English meaning.
  • The amazing benefits of chanting Shiv Chalisa.
  • The correct and easy way (vidhi) to read it.
  • Answers to all your questions.

Let’s begin this blessed journey together. Om Namah Shivaya!

What is the Shri Shiv Chalisa? A Simple Guide

The Shiv Chalisa is a special Hindu devotional hymn. It is a prayer dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the main gods in Hinduism.

He is known by many names, like Mahadev (the Great God) and Bholenath (the Simple-hearted Lord).

The Meaning Behind the Name “Chalisa”

This is very simple! In Hindi, the word “Chalis” means the number forty (40).

The Shiv Chalisa has 40 verses on Lord Shiva. Each verse praises Lord Shiva. They tell us about his great deeds, his form, his power, and his kindness. When we read these 40 verses, we are remembering and praising Him.

Who Wrote the Shiv Chalisa?

It is believed that the Shiv Chalisa was written by a saint named Ayodhya Das many, many years ago. He was a great devotee of Lord Shiva. He wrote these simple verses so that anyone, even someone who doesn’t know big scriptures, can easily pray to Mahadev and get his blessings.

Why We Chant It Today (18th October 2025)

Chanting the Shiv Chalisa is special every day. But chanting it on a particular day, like today, 18th October 2025, makes it even more special.

When you decide to read it on a specific day, it shows your sankalpa (your intention). You are taking out time from your busy life just for Lord Shiva. This makes your prayer very strong.

Whether it’s a Monday, a special festival, or just a day you want to feel peaceful, reading the Shiv Chalisa is always a good idea.

The Complete Shiv Chalisa Lyrics (Hindi, English & Meaning)

Here are the sacred 40 verses on Lord Shiva. We have put them in a simple table. You can read the Shiv Chalisa in Hindi, read the Shiv Chalisa in English (transliteration if you can’t read Hindi), and understand the meaning of Shiv Chalisa all in one place.

The Opening Doha (Starting Prayer)

First, we start with this small prayer.

Hindi (Devanagari)English TransliterationSimple English Meaning
॥ दोहा ॥॥ Doha ॥(Couplet)
जय गणेश गिरिजा सुवन, मंगल मूल सुजान ।Jai Ganesh Girija suvan, mangal mool sujaan.Victory to Lord Ganesha, the son of Girija (Parvati), the source of all blessings and wisdom.
कहत अयोध्यादास तुम, देहु अभय वरदान ॥Kahat Ayodhyadas tum, dehu abhay vardaan.Ayodhyadas (the poet) asks you, please give me the boon of fearlessness.

The Main Chalisa (The 40 Verses)

Here begins the main prayer.

Hindi (Devanagari)English TransliterationSimple English Meaning
॥ चौपाई ॥॥ Chaupai ॥(Quatrains)
जय गिरिजा पति दीन दयाला ।Jai Girija pati deen dayala,Victory to the husband of Girija (Shiva), who is kind to the poor.
सदा करत सन्तन प्रतिपाला ॥Sada karat santan pratipaala.You always take care of and protect the saints.
भाल चन्द्रमा सोहत नीके ।Bhaal chandrama sohat neeke,The moon on your forehead looks beautiful.
कानन कुण्डल नागफनी के ॥Kaanan kundal naagaphanee ke.In your ears, you wear earrings of the serpent’s hood.
अंग गौर शिर गंग बहाये ।Ang gaur shir gang bahaaye,Your body is fair, and the river Ganga flows from your head.
मुण्डमाल तन क्षार लगाये ॥Mundamaal tan kshaar lagaaye.You wear a garland of skulls and apply sacred ash on your body.
वस्त्र खाल बाघम्बर सोहे ।Vastr khaal baaghambar sohe,You wear the skin of a tiger, which looks splendid.
छवि को देखि नाग मन मोहे ॥Chhavi ko dekhi naag man mohe.Seeing your beauty, even the serpent is charmed.
मैना मातु की हवै दुलारी ।Maina maatu kee havai dulaaree,You are the beloved of your mother, Maina.
वाम अंग सोहत छवि न्यारी ॥Vaam ang sohat chhavi nyaaree.On your left side, your (Parvati’s) unique beauty shines.
कर त्रिशूल सोहत छवि भारी ।Kar trishool sohat chhavi bhaaree,In your hand, the Trishul (trident) looks grand.
करत सदा शत्रुन क्षयकारी ॥Karat sada shatrun kshayakaaree.You are always the destroyer of enemies.
नन्दि गणेश सोहै तहँ कैसे ।Nandi Ganesh sohai tahan kaise,Nandi (the bull) and Lord Ganesha are with you.
सागर मध्य कमल हैं जैसे ॥Saagar madhya kamal hain jaise.They look as beautiful as lotuses in the ocean.
कार्तिक श्याम और गणराऊ ।Kaartik shyaam aur ganaraoo,Kartikeya, Shyama (Parvati), and the leaders of the ganas (followers)…
या छवि को कहि जात न काऊ ॥Ya chhavi ko kahi jaat na kaoo.No one can fully describe this beautiful sight.
देवन जबहीं जाय पुकारा ।Devan jabaheen jaay pukaara,Whenever the gods (Devas) came to you for help…
तबहीं दुःख प्रभु आप निवारा ॥Tabaheen duhkh prabhu aap nivaara.You immediately removed their sorrows, O Lord.
किया उपद्रव तारक भारी ।Kiya upadrav Taarak bhaaree,The demon Tarak caused great trouble.
देवन सब मिलि तुमहिं जुहारी ॥Devan sab mili tumahin juhaaree.All the gods came together and prayed to you.
तुरत षडानन आप पठायउ ।Turat Shadaanan aap pathayau,You immediately sent Shadanana (Kartikeya).
लव निमेष महँ मारि गिरायउ ॥Lav nimesh mahan maari giraayau.And in the blink of an eye, he defeated (the demon).
आप जलंधर असुर संहारा ।Aap Jalandhar asur sanhaara,You also defeated the demon Jalandhar.
सुयश तुम्हार विदित संसारा ॥Suyash tumhaar vidit sansaara.Your glory is known to the whole world.
त्रिपुरासुर सन युद्ध मचाई ।Tripuraasur san yuddh machaee,You fought a great battle with the demon Tripurasur.
सबहिं कृपा कर लीन बचाई ॥Sabaheen krpa kar leen bachaee.And by your grace, you saved everyone.
किया तपहिं भगीरथ भारी ।Kiya tapaheen Bhagirath bhaaree,King Bhagirath performed a great penance.
पुरब प्रतिज्ञा तासु पुरारी ॥Purab pratigya taasu puraaree.And you helped him fulfill his ancestor’s promise.
दानिन महँ तुम सम कोउ नाहीं ।Daanin mahan tum sam kou naaheen,Among all donors, there is no one like you.
सेवक स्तुति करत सदाहीं ॥Sevak stuti karat sadaaheen.Your devotees are always singing your praises.
वेद माहि महिमा तुम गाई ।Ved maahi mahima tum gaee,Your glory is sung even in the holy Vedas.
अकथ अनादि भेद नहिं पाई ॥Akath anaadi bhed nahin paee.Your mystery is untold and eternal; no one has found it.
प्रकटी उदधि मंथन में ज्वाला ।Prakateeudadhi manthan mein jvaala,From the churning of the ocean, a terrible poison (Halahal) came out.
जरत सुरासुर भये विहाला ॥Jarat suraasur bhaye vihaala.It was burning the gods and demons, making them helpless.
कीन्ही दया तहँ करी सहाई ।Keenhee daya tahan karee sahaee,You showed kindness and helped them.
नीलकण्ठ तब नाम कहाई ॥Neelakanth tab naam kahaee.You drank the poison, and your throat turned blue. That’s why you are called Neelkanth.
पूजन रामचन्द्र जब कीन्हा ।Poojan Ramachandra jab keenha,When Lord Ramchandra worshipped you…
जीत के लंक विभीषण दीन्हा ॥Jeet ke lank Vibheeshan deenha.He won Lanka and gave it to Vibhishana.
सहस कमल में हो रहे धारी ।Sahas kamal mein ho rahe dhaaree,He was offering a thousand lotuses to you.
कीन्ह परीक्षा तबहिं पुरारी ॥Keenha pareeksha tabaheen Puraaree.You decided to test him then, O Destroyer of cities.
एक कमल प्रभु राखेउ जोई ।Ek kamal prabhu raakheu joee,O Lord, you hid one of the lotuses.
कमल नयन पूजन चहँ सोई ॥Kamal nayan poojan chahan soee.Lord Ram (who has lotus-like eyes) wanted to complete his prayer.
कठिन भक्ति देखी प्रभु शंकर ।Kathin bhakti dekhee prabhu Shankar,When you saw his deep devotion, Lord Shankar…
भये प्रसन्न दिये इच्छित वर ॥Bhaye prasann diye ichchhit var.You became very happy and gave him his desired boon.
जय जय जय अनन्त अविनाशी ।Jai jai jai anant avinaashee,Victory, victory, victory to you, O endless and immortal Lord.
करत कृपा सब के घट वासी ॥Karat krpa sab ke ghat vaasee.You show mercy to all, and you live in every heart.
दुष्ट सकल नित मोहि सतावै ।Dusht sakal nit mohi sataavai,Evil thoughts and people always trouble me.
भ्रमत रहौं मोहि चैन न आवै ॥Bhramat rahaun mohi chain na aavai.I keep wandering, and I find no peace.
त्राहि त्राहि मैं नाथ पुकारो ।Traahi traahi main naath pukaaro,“Save me, save me!” I call out to you, O Lord.
यहि अवसर मोहि आन उबारो ॥Yahi avasar mohi aan ubaaro.Please come at this moment and rescue me.
लै त्रिशूल शत्रुन को मारो ।Lai trishool shatrun ko maaro,Take your trident and destroy my enemies (my inner evils).
संकट से मोहि आन उबारो ॥Sankat se mohi aan ubaaro.Please come and save me from this trouble.
मात-पिता भ्राता सब होई ।Maat-pita bhraata sab hoee,Mother, father, brother… all of them.
संकट में पूछत नहिं कोई ॥Sankat mein poochhat nahin koee.In times of trouble, no one asks about me.
स्वामी एक है आस तुम्हारी ।Svaamee ek hai aas tumhaaree,O Master, you are my only hope.
आय हरहु मम संकट भारी ॥Aay harahu mam sankat bhaaree.Please come and remove my heavy troubles.
धन निर्धन को देत सदाहीं ।Dhan nirdhan ko det sadaaheen,You always give wealth to the poor.
जो कोई जाँचे सो फल पाहीं ॥Jo koee jaanche so phal paaheen.Whoever asks anything from you gets that fruit.
अस्तुति केहि विधि करौं तुम्हारी ।Astuti kehi vidhi karaun tumhaaree,How (in what way) can I even praise you?
क्षमहु नाथ अब चूक हमारी ॥Kshamahu naath ab chook hamaaree.Please forgive all my mistakes, O Lord.
शंकर हो संकट के नाशन ।Shankar ho sankat ke naashan,O Shankar, you are the destroyer of all troubles.
मंगल कारण विघ्न विनाशन ॥Mangal kaaran vighn vinaashan.You are the cause of all good things and the remover of all obstacles.
योगी यति मुनि ध्यान लगावैं ।Yogee yati muni dhyaan lagaavain,The Yogis, saints, and sages all meditate on you.
नारद सारद शीश नवावैं ॥Naarad Saarad sheesh navaavain.Sages like Narad and Goddess Sarada (Saraswati) bow their heads to you.
नमो नमो जय नमः शिवाय ।Namo namo jai namah Shivaaya,Salutations, salutations, victory! Salutations to you, Lord Shiva.
सुर ब्रह्मादिक पार न पाय ॥Sur Brahmaadik paar na paay.Even the gods like Brahma cannot find your limits.
जो यह पाठ करे मन लाई ।Jo yah paath kare man laee,Whoever reads this (Chalisa) with a focused mind…
ता पर होत है शम्भु सहाई ॥Ta par hot hai Shambhu sahaee.Lord Shambhu (Shiva) will always help them.
रनियां जो कोई हो अधिकारी ।Raniyaan jo koee ho adhikaaree,Any person who is a devotee…
पाठ करे सो पावन हारी ॥Paath kare so paavan haaree.…and reads this, will have their sins washed away.
पुत्र होन कर इच्छा जोई ।Putra hon kar ichchha joee,Anyone who has the wish for a son…
निश्चय शिव प्रसाद तेहि होई ॥Nishchay Shiv prasaad tehi hoee.…will surely get one by the grace of Lord Shiva.
पण्डित त्रयोदशी को लावे ।Pandit trayodashee ko laave,On the 13th day (Trayodashi), invite a Pandit (priest).
ध्यान पूर्वक होम करावे ॥Dhyaan poorvak hom karaave.And with full concentration, perform a Havan (fire ritual).
त्रयोदशी व्रत करै हमेशा ।Trayodashee vrat karai hamesha,Whoever fasts on Trayodashi (Pradosh vrat)…
ताके तन नहिं रहै कलेशा ॥Taake tan nahin rahai kalesha.…will have no suffering left in their body (life).
धूप दीप नैवेद्य चढ़ावे ।Dhoop deep naivedy chadhaave,Offer incense (dhoop), a lamp (deep), and prasad (naivedya).
शंकर सम्मुख पाठ सुनावे ॥Shankar sammukh paath sunaave.And recite this Chalisa in front of Lord Shankar.
जन्म जन्म के पाप नसावे ।Janm janm ke paap nasaave,The sins of many lifetimes will be destroyed.
अन्त धाम शिवपुर में पावे ॥Ant dhaam Shivapur mein paave.And in the end, they will get a place in Shivpur (Shiva’s home, Kailash).
कहैं अयोध्यादास आस तुम्हारी ।Kahain Ayodhyaadaas aas tumhaaree,Ayodhyadas says, “You are my only hope.”
जानि सकल दुःख हरहु हमारी ॥Jaani sakal duhkh harahu hamaaree.Knowing this, please remove all my sorrows.

The Closing Doha (Completion Prayer)

Finally, we end the prayer with this closing couplet.

Hindi (Devanagari)English TransliterationSimple English Meaning
॥ दोहा ॥॥ Doha ॥(Couplet)
नित्त नेम कर प्रातः ही, पाठ करौं चालीस ।Nitt nem kar praatah hee, paath karaun chaalees.Every day, as a rule, in the morning, I will read these 40 verses.
तुम मेरी मनोकामना, पूर्ण करो जगदीश ॥Tum meree manokaamana, poorn karo Jagadeesh.O Lord of the World, please fulfill all my wishes.
मगसर छठि हेमन्त ऋतु, संवत चौसठ जान ।Magasar chhathi hemant rtu, sanvat chausath jaan.(This part tells the date it was completed by the poet).
स्तुति चालीसा शिवहि, पूर्ण कीन कल्याण ॥Stuti chaaleesa shivahi, poorn keen kalyaan.This praise, the Shiv Chalisa, is completed for the welfare of all.

Understanding the Deep Meaning of Shiv Chalisa

Reading the Shiv Chalisa is wonderful. But understanding it makes the prayer even more powerful. Let’s look at the simple meaning of what we are saying to Lord Shiva.

Verses 1-10: Praising the Form of Mahadev

In the first few verses, we praise how Lord Shiva looks.

  • We say, “Victory to you, O husband of Parvati!”
  • We describe the beautiful moon on his forehead.
  • We talk about the Ganga flowing from his hair and the serpents he wears as earrings.
  • We praise his Trishul (trident) and his companion, Nandi the bull.
  • We also praise his beautiful family, with Goddess ParvatiLord Ganesha, and Lord Kartikeya.

We are basically telling Mahadev that his form is wonderful and we love him.

Verses 11-20: The Great Stories of Bholenath

In this section, we remember the great things Lord Shiva has done.

  • We remember how he helped the gods when they were in trouble.
  • We talk about how he sent Lord Kartikeya to defeat the demon Tarakasur.
  • We also remember how he defeated other strong demons like Jalandhar and Tripurasur.
  • We praise him for helping King Bhagirath bring the river Ganga to Earth.

These stories show us that Lord Shiva is the ultimate protector. He always helps those who are good.

Verses 21-30: The Power and Grace of Shiva

These verses show the kindness of Lord Shiva.

  • The most famous story is here: the Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean).
  • When a deadly poison called Halahal came out, everyone was scared.
  • Lord Shiva, out of his great kindness, drank all the poison to save the world.
  • The poison stayed in his throat, making it blue. That is why we call him Neelkanth (The Blue-Throated One).
  • We also remember how Lord Rama worshipped Lord Shiva before going to Lanka and got his blessings.

This section shows us that Shiva is Dayaalu (compassionate). He will even drink poison for his devotees.

Verses 31-40: Our Blessings and Our Plea

This is the last and most important part for us, the devotees.

  • Here, we stop telling stories and start talking directly to Lord Shiva.
  • We say, “O Lord, I am in trouble. Bad thoughts are bothering me. I have no peace.”
  • We ask him, “Please save me! Please take your Trishul and destroy my enemies (like fear, sadness, and anger).”
  • We admit that in times of trouble, no one else can help us. He is our only hope.
  • We ask him to forgive our mistakes.
  • The Chalisa ends by telling us the benefits:
    • Whoever reads this with a pure heart, Shambhu (Shiva) will help them.
    • Those who want a child will get one by his grace.
    • Reading it on Trayodashi (the 13th day) is very special.
    • It removes the sins of many births and, in the end, gives us a place in Shivpur (heaven).

Amazing Benefits of Chanting Shiv Chalisa

Chanting the Shri Shiv Chalisa every day, or even every Monday, can bring many positive changes to your life. The most important thing is your Bhav (feeling) and Shraddha (faith).

Here are some of the wonderful benefits of chanting Shiv Chalisa:

  • Gives Spiritual Peace: The first and biggest benefit is spiritual peace. When you read the Chalisa, your mind stops worrying. You feel calm, happy, and connected to Lord Shiva.
  • To Remove Obstacles: Lord Shiva is also known as Vighnaharta (remover of obstacles), just like his son Ganesha. If you feel stuck in life, chanting the Chalisa can help clear your path.
  • For Good Health: It is believed that chanting this prayer can protect you and your family from sickness. It is especially helpful to get rid of long-term health problems.
  • Removes Fear and Negativity: If you feel scared, have bad dreams, or feel a lot of negative energy around you, the Shiv Chalisa acts like a Raksha Kavach (a shield of protection).
  • For Happiness in the Family: Reading the Chalisa at home brings peace and love between family members. It helps solve fights and misunderstandings.
  • Fulfills Your Wishes: The Chalisa itself says that whatever you wish for with a pure heart—be it a good job, success in exams, or a good life partner—Lord Shiva will fulfill it.
  • Cleanses Your Sins: It is believed that reading the Shiv Chalisa with true devotion helps to wash away the sins (bad karma) from this life and even past lives.

How to Read Shiv Chalisa Correctly (Step-by-Step Vidhi)

Reading the Shiv Chalisa is very easy. Bholenath is simple; he doesn’t want big, fancy rituals. He only wants your true love.

Here is a simple Shiv Puja vidhi (method) you can follow, especially today.

Before You Begin

  1. Be Clean: Take a bath and wear clean, fresh clothes.
  2. Find a Quiet Place: Sit in a clean and quiet corner of your home. Your home temple (Puja Ghar) is the best place.
  3. Set up the Space: If you can, sit on a clean mat (aasan). Place a picture or idol (murti) of Lord Shiva and his family.
  4. Light a Lamp: Light a diya (a lamp with ghee or oil) and some incense sticks (agarbatti or dhoop). This makes the atmosphere pure and holy.

The Chanting Process

  1. Pray to Lord Ganesha: Before any prayer, we always remember Lord Ganesha. Close your eyes and say, “Om Gan Ganpataye Namah.” Ask him to remove all obstacles from your prayer.
  2. Think of Lord Shiva: Now, focus your mind on Lord Shiva. Think of his kind face.
  3. Start Reading: Open your Shiv Chalisa book or read it from your screen (like this article!).
  4. Read with Devotion:
    • Start with the opening Doha (“Jai Ganesh…”).
    • Read all 40 verses of the Chalisa (“Jai Girija Pati…”).
    • Read slowly. Feel the meaning of each word. Don’t rush.
    • End with the closing Doha (“Nitt Nem Kar…”).
  5. Chant the Mantra: After finishing the Chalisa, it is very good to chant the Panchakshari Mantra “Om Namah Shivaya” for a few minutes (like 11, 21, or 108 times).

After You Finish

  1. Do Aarti: If you have time, you can sing the Shiv Aarti (“Om Jai Shiv Omkara”).
  2. Ask for Forgiveness: We are all human, and we make mistakes. At the end, fold your hands and say, “O Mahadev, please forgive any mistake I made while reading.”
  3. Offer Prasad: You can offer clean water, fruits, milk, or sweets as Prasad (a holy offering).
  4. Take the Blessings: Bow your head and thank Lord Shiva for letting you pray to him.

That’s it! This simple Shiv puja vidhi is all you need.

The Best Time to Read Shiv Chalisa

This is a very common question. Here’s a simple answer.

  • Best Time of Day: The most special time is Brahma Muhurta (about 1.5 hours before sunrise). Your mind is fresh and the world is quiet. The second-best time is in the evening, just after sunset, after your evening bath.
  • Best Day of the Week: Monday (Somvar) is the day of Lord Shiva. Reading the Shiv Chalisa on a Monday is very powerful.
  • Special Occasions: Reading it during the holy Sawan month or on Maha Shivaratri gives 1000 times the benefit.
  • The Real Answer: But honestly? The best time to read Shiv Chalisa is any time you feel like it. Lord Shiva is not bound by time. If you are sad, scared, or just feeling thankful, you can read it.

Reading it today, 18th October 2025, is a wonderful and perfect time!

Conclusion: Feel the Blessings of Bholenath

The Shiv Chalisa is more than just a Hindu devotional hymn. It is a divine shield, a friend in times of trouble, and a direct line to Mahadev.

It is so simple that even a child can read it, yet so powerful that it can solve the biggest problems of your life.

We hope this complete guide helps you read the Shiv Chalisa today, 18th October 2025, with full faith and understanding. When you chant these 40 verses on Lord Shiva, you are filling your home and your heart with divine energy.

May Bholenath and Mata Parvati bless you and your family with health, happiness, and spiritual peace.

Om Namah Shivaya!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Shiv Chalisa

Here are answers to 10 common questions people ask.

1. Can women read Shiv Chalisa?

Yes, absolutely! Lord Shiva does not see any difference. Women can read the Shiv Chalisa anytime and get the same blessings.

2. How many times should I read Shiv Chalisa?

You can read it once a day with full devotion. Some people like to read it 3, 7, 11, or 40 times for a special purpose (a sankalpa). But even reading it just once is very powerful.

3. What is the difference between Shiv Chalisa and Shiv Stotram?

Chalisa (like Shiv Chalisa) is a simple, 40-verse prayer in a local language (like Hindi/Awadhi). It’s easy for everyone to read. A Stotram (like Shiva Tandava Stotram) is usually in Sanskrit. It’s often more complex and poetic. Both are beautiful ways to praise Lord Shiva.

4. Can I listen to Shiv Chalisa instead of reading?

Yes. If you cannot read it, listening to the Shiv Chalisa (on YouTube, for example) with full focus and devotion gives similar benefits. It fills your home with positive vibrations.

5. What to do if I make a mistake while reading?

Don’t worry! Bholenath (the Simple-hearted) cares about your feeling (bhav), not your perfection. If you make a mistake, just say “I’m sorry, Lord” in your mind and continue reading.

6. Do I need to be a strict vegetarian to read Shiv Chalisa?

While a sattvic (pure) lifestyle, including vegetarianism, is recommended for any spiritual practice, it is not a compulsion. Your devotion is what matters most. However, many devotees prefer to not eat non-vegetarian food on the days they read it, especially on Mondays.

7. How long does it take to read the Shiv Chalisa?

It is a short prayer. If you read it slowly and clearly, it takes about 10 to 15 minutes.

8. Can I read Shiv Chalisa during my periods?

This is a personal and common question. Traditionally, some people avoid puja during menstruation. However, faith is personal. Many modern teachers say that you can listen to the Chalisa or chant “Om Namah Shivaya” in your mind anytime. It’s a matter of your personal comfort and belief. Lord Shiva understands your devotion.

9. What are the 40 verses on Lord Shiva?

The 40 verses are the main body of the Shiv Chalisa, starting from “Jai Girija pati deen dayala” and ending at “Ant dhaam Shivapur mein paave.” They are all listed in the table above.

10. Why is today, 18th October 2025, a good day to read it?

Any day you decide to connect with God is a good day. By searching for the Chalisa today, your mind is already focused on Lord Shiva. So, today, 18th October 2025, is the perfect day to start or continue your devotion.