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Durga The Inaccessible Devi The Diety Tribhuvaneshwari Goddess of The Three Worlds Yashodagarba Sambhoota Emerging From Yashodas Womb Narayanavarapriya Fond of Narayanas Boons Nandagopakulajata Daughter Of The Nandagopa Race Mangalya Auspicious Kulavardhini Developer Of The Race Kamsavidravanakari Threatened Kamsa Asurakshayamkari Reducer Of The Number Of Demons Shilathata Vinikshibda At Birth,Slammed By Kamsa Akashagamini Flew In The Sky Vasudevabhagini Sister Of Vasudeva Divamalya Vibhooshita Adorned With Beautiful Garlands Divyambaradhara Beautifully Robed Khadgaketaka Dharini Holder Of Sword And Shield Shiva Auspicious Papadharini Bearer Of Others Sins Varada Granter Of Boons Krishna Sister Of Krishna Kumari Young Girl Brahmacharini Seeker Of Brahman Balarkasadrushakara Like The Rising Sun Purnachandra Nibhanana Beautiful Like The Full Moon Chaturbhuja- Four-Armed Chaturvakttra- Four-Faced Peenashroni Payodhara -Large Bosomed Mayoora Pichhavalaya- Wearer Of Peacock-Feathered Bangles Keyurangadadharini -Bejewelled With Armlets And Bracelets Krishnachhavisama- Like Krishnas Radiance Krishna- Dark-Complexioned Sankarshanasamanana -Equal To Sankarshana Indradhwaja Samabahudharini -With Shoulders Like Indras Flag Patradharini -Vessel-Holder Pankajadharini-Lotus-Holder Kanttadhara- Holder of Shivas Neck Pashadharini -Holder Of Rope Dhanurdharini- Holder Of Bow Mahachakradharini -Holder Of Chakra Vividayudhadhara -Bearer Of Various Weapons Kundalapurnakarna Vibhooshita- Wearer Of Earrings Covering The Ears Chandravispardimukha -Beautiful Like The Moon Mukutavirajita -Shining With Crown Adorned Shikhipichhadwaja Virajita -Having Peacock-Feathered Flag Kaumaravratadhara- Observer Of Fasts Like Young Girls Do Tridivabhavayirtri -Goddess Of The Three Worlds Tridashapujita -The Goddess Of The Celestials

Trailokyarakshini- Protector Of The Three Worlds Mahishasuranashini- Destroyer Of Mahisha Prasanna- Cheerful Surashreshtta -Supreme Among The Celestials Shiva -Shivas Half Jaya -Victorious Vijaya- Conqueror Sangramajayaprada- Granter Of Victory In The War Varada -Bestower Vindhyavasini`- Resident Of The Vindhyas Kali -Dark-Complexioned Kali -Goddess Of Death Mahakali -Wife Of Mahakala Seedupriya -Fond Of Drinks Mamsapriya- Fond Of Flesh Pashupriya -Fond Of All Beings Bhootanushruta -Well-Wisher Of Bhootaganas Varada -Bestower Kamacharini -Acting On Ones Own Accord Papaharini -Destroyer Of Sins Kirti -Famed Shree -Auspicious Dhruti -Valiant Siddhi -Successful Hri- Holy Chant Of Hymns Vidhya- Wisdom Santati -Granter Of Issues Mati -Wise Sandhya- Twilight Ratri -Night Prabha -Dawn Nitya -Eternal Jyotsana -Radiant Like Flames Kantha -Radiant Khama -Embodiment Of Forgiveness Daya -Compassionate Bandhananashini- Detacher Of Attachments Mohanashini -Destroyer Of Desires Putrapamrityunashini -Sustainer Of Sons Untimely Death Dhanakshayanashini -Controller Of Wealth Decrease Vyadhinashini -Vanquisher Of Ailments Mruthyunashini -Destroyer Of Death Bhayanashini -Remover Of Fear Padmapatrakshi- Eyes Like The Lotus Leaf Durga -Remover Of Distress Sharanya -Granter Of Refuge Bhaktavatsala- Lover Of Devotees Saukhyada -Bestower Of Well-Being Arogyada -Granter Of Good Health

Rajyada- Bestower Of Kingdom Ayurda -Granter Of Longevity Vapurda -Granter Of Beautiful Appearance Sutada -Granter Of Issues Pravasarakshika -Protector Of Travellers Nagararakshika -Protector Of Land Sangramarakshika -Protector Of Wars Shatrusankata Rakshika -Protector From Distress Caused By Foes Ataviduhkhandhara Rakshika- Protector From Ignorance And Distress Sagaragirirakshika -Protector Of Seas And Hills Sarvakaryasiddhi Pradayika -Granter Of Success In All Attempts Durga -Deity Durga

Atha Tantroktam Devi Suktam Chandi Path with Meaning Dooha :

Namo devyai mahadevyai sivayai satatam namaha Namaha prakrityai bhadrayai niyataah pranatah sma taam. 1 We bow to the Goddess, to the great Goddess, to the energy of Infinite Goodness. We prostrate, with hands together, to Nature, to the excellent one. Roudrayai namo nityayi gouryayai dhatrayai namo namaha Jyothsnayayai chendurupinyayai sukhayayai satatam namaha. 2 We bow to the Reliever of Sufferings, to the eternal, to the embodiment of rays of light. We continually bow to the Goddess who manifests light, to the form of devotion, to Happiness. Kalyanyai pranatam vrddhyayai siddhyai kurmo namo namaha Nairrtyai bhubrtaam lakshmyai sharvanyayai tey namo namaha. 3 We bow to the welfare of those who bow. To change, to perfection, to dissolution, to the wealth which sustains earth, to the wife of Consciousness, we bow. Durgayai durgaparayai, saraayai sarvakarinyai Khyatyai tathaiva krsnayai dhumrayai satatam namaha. 4 We bow to the one who removes difficulties, who removes beyond all difficulties, to the essence. We continually bow to the doer of all, to perception and to the unknowable one. Atisoumyati raudrayai, natastastasyai namo namaha Namo jagatpratishtayai, devyai krtyai namo namaha 5 We bow to the extremely beautiful and to the extremely fierce, we bow, we bow. We bow to the establisher of the perceivable world and Who is the mundane existence, we bow, we bow. Mool Mantra : Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Vishnu mayeti shabdita Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha 6 We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who is addressed as the perceivable form of the consciousness which pervades all. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her. Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Chetanetyabhi dhiyate

Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha 7 We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides all throughout the Consciousness and is known by the reflections of mind. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her. Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Buddhi rupena samsthita Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha 8 We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of intelligence. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her. Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Nidra rupena samsthita Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha 9 We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of Sleep. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her. Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Ksudha rupena samsthita Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha 10 We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of Hunger. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her. Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Chaya rupena samsthita Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha 11 We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of appearance. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her. Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, shakti rupena samsthita Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha 12 We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of energy. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her. Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Trishna rupena samsthita Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha 13 We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of desire. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her. Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Ksanti rupena samsthita Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha 14 We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of patient forgiveness. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her. Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Jati rupena samsthita

Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha 15 We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of all living beings. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her. Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Lajja rupena samsthit Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha 16 We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of humility. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her. Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Shanti rupena samsthit Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha 17 We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of peace. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her. Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Sraddha rupena samsthita Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha 18 We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of faith. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her. Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Kanti rupena samsthita Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha 19 We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of beauty enhanced by love. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her. Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, lakshmi rupena samsthita Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha 20 We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of true wealth. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her. Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Vritti rupena samsthita Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha 21 We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of change. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her. Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Smriti rupena samsthita Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha 22 We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of recollection or memory. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her. Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Daya rupena samsthita

Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha 23 We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of compassion. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her. Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Tusti rupena samsthita Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha 24 We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of Satisfaction. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her. Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Matr rupena samsthita Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha 25 We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of Mother. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her. Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, bhranti rupena samsthit Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha 26 We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of confusion. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her. Indiyanamadhishtatri, bhutanam chaakhileshu yaa, Bhuteshu satatam tsayai, vypti devyai namo namaha. 27 Presiding over the senses of all beings and pervading all existence, to the Omnipresent Goddess who individualizes creation we bow, we bow. Chitirupena ya krtsnametad vapya sthita jagat, Namastastyai Namastastyai Namastastyai namo namaha. 28 In the form of consciousness she distinguishes the individual phenomena of the perceivable universe. we bow, we bow, we bow, we bow to her. stuta suraih purvamabhista samsrayat tathas urendrena dinesu sevita Karotu sa naha shubhaheturiswari subhani bhadranyabhihantu capadaha 29 In the old days, that Who was eulogized, by the means of earlier attained wealth, by the demi-gods and by Indra (the king of demi-gods) may that Goddess, Who is for auspicion, brings beautiful fortune to us and may She destroy the various calamities. yaa sampratam coddhatadaityatapitair asmabhi risha ca surair namasyate Yaa ca smrta tatksanmeva hantinaha Sarvapado bhaktivinamra murtibhih 30 We Gods have been harassed by arrogant thoughts in the manner of men, and at this time all of us Gods bow to seer of all, who, when bowed to with devotion,

and remembered in a physical image immediately terminates our every adversity.

Vaak Suktam Devi Sukhtam

YAA DEV1 SARVABHUTESHU VISHNUMAAYETI SHABDITAA NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMO NAMAH YAA DEVI SARVABHUTESHU CHETANETYABHIDHEEYATE NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMO NAMAH YAA DEVI SARVABHUTESHU BUDDHIRUPENA SAMSTHITAA NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMO NAMAH YAA DEVI SARVABHUTESHU NIDRAARUPENA SAMSTHITAA NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMO NAMAH YAA DEVI SARVABHUTESHU KSHUDHAARUPENA SAMSTHITAA NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMO NAMAH YAA DEVI SARVABHUTESHU CHAAYAARUPENA SAMSTHITAA NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMO NAMAH YAA DEVI SAVABHUTESHU SHAKTIRUPENA SAMSTHITAA NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMO NAMAH YAA DEVI SAVABHUTESHU TRISHNAARUPENA SAMSTHITAA NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMO NAMAH YAA DEVI SAVABHUTESHU KSHAANTIRUPENA SAMSTHITAA NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMO NAMAH YAA DEVI SAVABHUTESHU JAATIRUPENA SAMSTHITAA NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMO NAMAH YAA DEVI SARVABHUTESHU LAJJAARUPENA SAMSTHITAA NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMO NAMAH YAA DEVI SARVABHUTESHU LAJJAARUPENA SAMSTHITAA NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMO NAMAH YAA DEVI SARVABHUTESHU SHAANTIRUPENA SAMSTHITAA NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMO NAMAH YAA DEVI SARVABHUTESHU SHRADDHAARUPENA SAMSTHITAA NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMO NAMAH YAA DEVI SARVABHUTESHU KAANTIRUPENA SAMSTHITAA NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMO NAMAH YAA DEVI SARVABHUTESHU LAKSHMIRUPENA SAMSTHITAA

NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMO NAMAH YAA DEVI SARVABHUTESHU VRITTIRUPENA SAMSTHITAA NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMASTASYAE, NAMO NAMAH

Durga Pancharatna Stotra

They Dyana YoganuGatha apasyan Thwameva Devim swagunir nekutam Thwameva Sakthi Parameshwarisya Mam pahi sarveshwari Moksha datri. 1 Devatma sakthi sruthivakya gita maharshilokasya pura prasanna Guha param vyoma sada prathista Mam pahi sarveshwari Moksha datri. 2 Paraasyasakthi vividaiga sruyasay Swethashwa vakyothitha devi durge Swabavikii gyana palakriya Mam pahi sarveshwari Moksha datri. 3 Devatma Sapdena shivatma putha Yathkoorma vayavya vacho vivruthya Thwam pasa vichhethakari prasidda Mam pahi sarveshwari Moksha datri. 4 Thwam brahmma puchha vivetha mayuri Brahmma prathishtasupathishta gita Gyna swarupatmathaya kilanaam Mam pahi sarveshwari moksha datri. 5 Durgashtakam The octet on Durga Translated by P.R.Ramachander Karthyayaini , Mahamaye, Gadga bana dhaurdhare, Gadga dharinee chandi, Sri Durga Devi namosthuthe. 1 (Salutations to goddess Durga, Who is Karthyayaini , Who is the greatest enchantress, Who carries with her sword, arrow and bow, And who is Chandi who carries the sword). Vasudeva suthe , kali, Vasu deva sahodhari, Vasundhara sriye nandhe, Sri Durga Devi namosthuthe. 2

(Salutations to goddess Durga, Who is the daughter of king Vasudeva, Who is the sister to Lord Vaasudeva, And who is the lady who is earth as well as Lakshmi.) Yoga nidhre, maha nidhre, Yoga maye, maaheswari, Yoga sidhikari shudhe, Sri Durga Devi namosthuthe. 3 (Salutations to goddess Durga, Who is the sleep of yoga, Who is the great sleep, Who is enchantress of yoga, Who is the greatest goddess, Who is the one who gives powers through yoga, And who is clean and truthful. ) Sankha chakra gada pane, Sarnga jyayatha bahave, Peethmbara dhare , dhanye, Sri Durga Devi namosthuthe. 4 (Salutations to goddess Durga, Who holds conch, wheel and mace, Who blows the conch called Sarnga of Vishnu, And who is blessed and wears yellow silk.) Rik Yajur sama adarvana, Schadu Samantha lokinee, Brahma swaroopini, brahmi, Sri Durga Devi namosthuthe. 5 (Salutations to goddess Durga, Who lives in the four areas, Of Rik, Yajur, sama and Atharvana Veda, Who is the power of Brahma and is like Brahma. ) Vrushneenaam kula sambhoothe, Vishnu nadha sahodharee, Vrushnee roopa dhare dhanya, Sri Durga Devi namosthuthe. 6 (Salutations to goddess Durga, Who belongs to the clan of Vrushnees, Who is the sister of Lord Vishnu, And who is blessed by taking the form of Vrushnee. ) Sarvagna, sarvage sarve,

Sarveshwari, sarva sakshini, Sarvamrutha jada bhare, Sri Durga Devi namosthuthe. 7 (Salutations to goddess Durga, Who knows all , is everywhere, and belongs to Shiva, Who is the Goddess of all and is the witness of all, And who carries the nectar as her tufted hair. ) Ashta bahu maha sathwe, Ashtami navami priye, Attahasa priye bhadre, Sri Durga Devi namosthuthe. 8 (Salutations to goddess Durga, Who is the great being with eight hand, Who likes Ashtami and Navami, Who takes care but likes fierce play.) Durgashtakamidham punyam, Bhakthidho ya paden nara, Sarva kamavapnothi, Durga lokam sa gachathi. 9 (If this holy octet on Durga, Is read by men with devotion, They would get all desires fulfilled, And attain the world of Durga.)

JAI MAA DURGA CHALISA

Namo Namo Durge Sukh karani, Namo Namo ambe Dukh harani !! Nirakar hai jyoti tumhari, Tihun lok pheli ujayari !! Shashi lalat mukh mahavishala, Netra lal bhrikutee vikarala !! Roop Matu ko adhika suhave, Daras karat jan ati sukh pave !! Tum sansar shakti laya kina, Palan hetu anna dhan dina !! Annapurna hui jag pala, Tumhi adi sundari Bala !! Pralaya kala sab nashan hari, Tum gauri Shiv-Shankar pyari !! Shiv yogi tumhre guna gaven, Brahma Vishnu tumhen nit dhyaven !! Roop Saraswati ko tum dhara, De subuddhi rishi munina ubara !! Dharyo roop Narsimha ko amba, Pragat bhayin phar kar khamba !! Raksha kari Prahlaad bachayo, Hiranakush ko swarga pathayo !! Lakshmi roop dharo jag mahin, Shree Narayan anga samihahin !! Ksheer sindhu men karat vilasa, Daya Sindhu, deeje man asa !! Hingalaja men tumhin Bhavani, Mahima amit na jet bakhani !! Matangi Dhoomavati Mata, Bhuvneshwari bagala sukhdata !! Shree Bhairav lara jog tarani, Chhinna Bhala bhav dukh nivarani !! Kehari Vahan soh Bhavani, Langur Veer Chalat agavani !! Kar men khappar khadag viraje, Jako dekh kal dan bhaje !! Sohe astra aur trishoola, Jase uthata shatru hiya shoola !! Nagarkot men tumhi virajat, Tihun lok men danka bajat !! Shumbhu Nishumbhu Danuja tum mare,Rakta-beeja shankhan samhare !! Mahishasur nripa ati abhimani, Jehi agha bhar mahi akulani !! Roop karal Kalika dhara, Sen Sahita tum tin samhara. !! Pan garha Santan par jab jab, Bhayi sahaya Matu tum tab tab !! Amarpuni aru basava loka, Tava Mahirna sab rahen asoka !! Jwala men hai jyoti tumhari, Tumhen sada poojen nar nari !! Prem bhakti se Jo yash gave, Dukh-daridra nikat nahin ave !! Dhyave tumhen jo nar man laee, Janam-maran tako chuti jaee !! Jogi sur-muni kahat pukari, Jog na ho bin shakti tumhari !! Shankar Aacharaj tap keenhon, Kam, krodha jeet sab leenhon !! Nisidin dhyan dharo Shankar ko, Kahu kal nahini sumiro tum ko !! Shakti roop ko maran na payo, Shakti gayi tab man pachitayo !! Sharnagat hui keerti bakhani, Jai jai jai Jagdamb Bhavani !! Bhayi prasanna Aadi Jagdamba, Dayi shakti nahin keen vilamba !! Mokon Matu kashta ati ghero, Tum bin kaun hare dukh mero !! Aasha trishna nipat sataven, Moh madadik sab binsaven !! Shatru nash keeje Maharani, Sumiron ekachita tumhen Bhavani !! Karo kripa Hey Matu dayala, Riddhi-Siddhi de karahu nihala !!

Jab lagi jiyoon daya phal paoon, Tumhro yash men sada sunaoon !! Durga Chalisa jo gave, Sab sukh bhog parampad pave !! -

DURGA CHALISA - MEANING

Namo Namo Durge Sukh Karani Namo Namo Ambe Dukh Harani I bow to you O Goddess Durga, the bestower of all happiness! I bow to you O Goddess Amba! Who ends all miseries. Nirakar Hai Jyoti Tumhari Tihun Lok Phaili Ujayari The radiance of your light is limitless and pervading and all the three realms (Earth, Heaven and the Nether World) are enlightened by thee. Shashi Lalat Mukh Maha Vishala Netra Lal Bhrikutee Vikarala Your Visage is like the moon and mouth very huge. Your eyes are bedight with a red glow with the frightening frown. Roop Matu Ko Adhika Suhava Daras Karat Jan Ati Sukh Pave O Mother! Your view is enchanting, the very sight of which ensures welfare of the devout. Tum Sansar Shakti Laya Kina Palan Hetu Anna Dhan Dina All the powers of the world repose in thee and it is you who provide food and money for the worlds survival. Annapurna Hui Jag Pala Tumhi Adi Sundari Bala Like the feeding mother Annapurna you nurture the whole universe and you are the one who appear like the timeless Bala Sundari (young girl of extreme beauty). Pralaya Kala Sab Nashan Hari Tum Gauri Shiv-Shankar Pyari At the time of Dissolution it is you, O Mother, who destroys everything. You are the beloved consort of Lord Shiva, Gauri (Parvathi) Shiv Yogi Tumhre Guna Gaven Brahma Vishnu Tumhen Nit Dhyaye

Lord Shiva and all yogis always chant your praise, Brahma, Vishnu and all other Gods ever meditate on you. Roop Saraswati Ko Tum Dhara De Subuddhi Rishi Munina Ubara You also appear in the form of Goddess Saraswati to grant wisdom to the sages and thus ensure their welfare. Dharyo Roop Narsimha Ko Amba Pragat Bhayin Phar Kar Khamba O Mother Amba, it was you who appeared in the form of Narismha, sundering the pillar. Raksha Kari Prahlaad Bachayo Hiranakush Ko Swarga Pathayo Thus, you saved Prahlaad and Hiranyakashyap also went to Heaven as he was killed by your hands. Lakshmi Roop Dharo Jag Mahin Shree Narayan Anga Samhahin In the form of Goddess Lakshmi, O Mother, you appear in this world and repose by the side of Shree-Narayan. Ksheer Sindhu Main Karat Vilasa Daya Sindhu Deeje Man Asa Dwelling on the Sea of milk, O Goddess,with Lord Vishnu, please fulfil my desires. Hingalaja Main Tumhin Bhavani Mahima Amit Na Jat Bakhani O Bhavani, the famous goddess of Hingalaja is no one else but you yourself. Illimitable is your glory, defying description. Matangi Dhoomavati Mata Bhuvneshwari Bagala Sukhdata You are yourself Matangi and Dhoomavati Mata. It is you who appear as Bhuvenshwari and Bagalamukhi Devi to bestow happiness to all. Shree Bhairav Tara Jag Tarani Chhinna Bhala Bhav Dukh Nivarani It is you, who redeem the world, appearing in the form of Shree Bhairavi, Tradevi and Chhinamasta Devi, and end its sorrows.

 Kehari Vahan Soh Bhavani Langur Veer Chalat Agavani Reposing Gracefully upon your vehicle of Lion. O Goddess Bhavani, you are welcomed by the brave Langur (Lord Hanuman). Kar Main Khappar Khadag Viraje Jako Dekh Kal Dar Bhaje When you appear in the form of Goddess Kali with sword in one hand and a cupel in the other, even time flees in panic. Sohe Astra Aur Trishoola Jase Uthata Shatru Hiya Shoola Beholding you well-armed, with a Trident in your hand, the enemys heart aches with the sting of fear. Nagarkot Main Tumhi Virajat Tihun Lok Main Danka Bajat You also repose in the form of the Devi at Nagarkot in Kangara. Thus all the three realms shudder in the might of your glory. Shumbhu Nishumbhu Danuja Tum Mare Rakta-Beeja Shankhan Samhare You slayed the demons like Shumbhu and Nishumbhu and masacred the thousand forms of the dreaded demon Raktabeeja. Mahishasur Nripa Ati Abhimani Jehi Agha Bhar Mahi Akulani When the earth was severtly distressed bearing the load of the sins of the arrogant Mahishasur. Roop Karal Kalika Dhara Sen Sahita Tum Tin Samhara You assumed the dreadful form of Goddess Kali and massacred him along with his army. Pari Garha Santan Par Jab Jab Bhayi SahayaMatu Tum Tab Tab Thus whenever the noble saints were distressed, it is you O Mother, who came to their rescue.

Amarpuri Aru Basava Loka Tava Mahima Sab Rahen Asoka All the realms including the Amarpuri (divine realm) remain sorrowless and happy by your grace, O Goddess! Jwala Main Hai Jyoti Tumhari Tumhen Sada Poojan Nar Nari It is the symbol of your glory that is burning brightly at Shree Jwala ji. All men and women ever worship you, O Mother! Prem Bhakti Se Jo Yah Gave Dukh-daridra Nikat Nahin Ave He who sings your glory with devotion of love and sincerity remains beyond the reach of grief and poverty. Dhyava Tumhen Jo Nar Man Lai Janam-maran Tako Chuti Jai He who meditates upon your form with concentration goes beyond the cycle of births and deaths. Jogi Sur-muni Kahat Pukari Jog Na Ho- Bin Shakti Tumhari All the Yogis, Gods and Sages openly declare that without your favour one cant establish communication with God. Shankar Aacharaj Tap Keenhon Kam Krodha Jeet Sab Leenhon Shankaracharya had performed once a special penance called Aacharaj and by the virtue of which he had subdued his anger and desire. Nisidin Dhyan Dharo Shankar Ko Kahu Kal Nahin Sumiro Tum Ko He ever worshipped Lord Shankar and never for a moment concentrated his mind on you. Shakti Roop Ka Maram Na aayo Shakti Gae Tab Mann Pachtayo Since he did not realise your immense glory, his all powers waned and the repented hitherto. Sharnagat Hui Keerti Bakhani

Jai Jai Jai Jagdamb Bhavani Then, he sought refuge in you, chanted your glory and sang victory, victory, victory to Thee O Jagdamba Bhavani. Bhayi Prasanna Aadi Jagdamba Dayi Shakti Nahin Keen Vilamba Then, O Primal Goddesses Jagdamba ji, you were propitiated and in no time you bestowed him with his lost powers. Mokon Matu Kashta Ati Ghero Tum Bin Kaun Hare Dukh Mero O Mother! Severe affictions distress me and no one except Your Honoured Self can provide relief. Please end my afflictions. Aasha Trishna Nipat Sataven Moh Madadik Sab Binsaven Hopes and longings ever torture me. All sort of passions and lust torment my beart ever. Shatru Nash Keeje Maharani Sumiron Ekachita Tumhen Bhavani O Goddess Bhavani! I meditate only upon you Please kill my enemies O Queen! Karo Kripa Hey Matu Dayala Riddhi-Siddhi De Karahu Nihala O Merciful Mother! Show me your favour and make me feel happy by bestowing me with all sorts of riches and powers. Jab Lagi Jiyon Daya Phal Paoon Tumhro Yash Mai Sada Sunaoon O Mother! May I be the receptacle of your grace as long as I live, ever recounting the feats of your glory to all. Durga Chalisa Jo Gave Sab Sukh Bhog Parampad Pave This, way he who ever sings this Durga Chalisa shall ever enjoy all sorts of pleasures and shall attain the highest state in the end. Devidas Sharan Nij Jani Karahu Kripa Jagdamb Bhavani

Deeming Devidas to have sought your shelter, O Bhavani grant me your favour.