

Poets and philosophers cannot describe the wonderful appearance of Lord Kartikeya and the dark complexioned Ganas (attendants). Nandi and Shri Ganesh along with Lord Shiva appear as beautiful as two lotuses in the middle of an ocean. O Wearer of the lion's skin, the trishul in Your hand destroys all enemies. O Lord, the beloved daughter of Maina on Your left adds to Your splendid appearance.
SHIV MAHIMA BY RAMESH BHAI OJHA SKIN
White ash beautifies Your Divine form and clothing of lion's skin adorns Your body. The saints and sages are attracted by Your splendid appearance. The holy Ganges flows from your matted hair. Your beautiful form is adorned with the moon on Your forehead and on your ears are earrings of snakes' hood. You always bless the poor and pious devotees. O Glorious Lord, consort of Parvati You are most merciful. Ayodha Dass (the composer of these verses) humbly requests that every one be blessed with the boon of being fearless. Glory to Lord Ganesh, the Divine Son of Goddess Girija, the cause of all auspiciousness and intelligence. Here, Lord Shiv Chalisa is presented along with English Translation for better understanding. It is suggested that devotees should focus their mind on Lord Shiv or his image and then recite Shiv Chalisa. It is said that devotees seeking blessings of Lord Shiva must recite Shiva Chalisa with devotion and sincerity.

Shiva Chalisa praises the Lord and asks for his help in removing hardships and obstacles in devotee's life. Shiva Chalisa is a prayer for Lord Shiva - one of the Gods of Hindu trinity, the other two being Brahma and Vishnu.
