Durga Chalisa

दुर्गा चालीसा

Chalisa Traditional

पारंपरिक

Durga

नमो नमो दुर्गे सुख करनी। नमो नमो अम्बे दुःख हरनी॥

Namo Namo Durge Sukh Karani Namo Namo Ambe Dukh Harani

I bow to you again and again, O Goddess Durga, bestower of all happiness. I bow to you again and again, O Goddess Amba, remover of all suffering and sorrow.

निरंकार है ज्योति तुम्हारी। तिहूँ लोक फैली उजियारी॥

Nirankar Hai Jyoti Tumhari Tihun Lok Phaili Ujiyari

Your divine radiance is formless and infinite. Its light pervades and illuminates all three worlds.

शशि ललाट मुख महाविशाला। नेत्र लाल भृकुटि विकराला॥

Shashi Lalat Mukh Mahavishala Netra Lal Bhrikuti Vikrala

Your moon-bright forehead crowns a vast and majestic face. Your eyes blaze red and your furrowed brow strikes terror into evil.

रूप मातु को अधिक सुहावे। दरश करत जन अति सुख पावे॥

Roop Matu Ko Adhik Suhave Darash Karat Jan Ati Sukh Pave

O Mother, your divine form is supremely beautiful and enchanting. Those who behold your sacred vision are filled with boundless joy.

तुम संसार शक्ति लय कीना। पालन हेतु अन्न धन दीना॥

Tum Sansaar Shakti Lay Keena Palan Hetu Ann Dhan Deena

You have created this universe through your cosmic power. For its sustenance, you provide food, wealth, and all nourishment.

अन्नपूर्णा हुई जग पाला। तुम ही आदि सुन्दरी बाला॥

Annapurna Hui Jag Pala Tum Hi Aadi Sundari Bala

As Annapurna you nourish and sustain the entire world. You are the primordial maiden, the original beautiful form of creation.

प्रलयकाल सब नाशन हारी। तुम गौरी शिव शंकर प्यारी॥

Pralayakal Sab Nashan Hari Tum Gauri Shiv Shankar Pyari

At the time of cosmic dissolution, you destroy all that exists. You are Gauri, the beloved consort of Lord Shiva Shankara.

शिव योगी तुम्हरे गुण गावें। ब्रह्मा विष्णु तुम्हें नित ध्यावें॥

Shiv Yogi Tumhare Gun Gaven Brahma Vishnu Tumhen Nit Dhyaven

Lord Shiva and the great yogis ever sing your divine glories. Brahma and Vishnu perpetually meditate upon you.

रूप सरस्वती का तुम धारा। दे सुबुद्धि ऋषि मुनिन उबारा॥

Roop Saraswati Ka Tum Dhara De Subuddhi Rishi Munin Ubara

You assumed the form of Saraswati, goddess of wisdom. By granting pure intellect, you uplifted the sages and seers.

धरा रूप नरसिंह को अम्बा। परगट भई फाड़ के खम्बा॥

Dhara Roop Narasimh Ko Amba Pargat Bhayi Phad Ke Khamba

O Amba, you assumed the form of Lord Narasimha. You burst forth from the pillar to protect your devotee.

रक्षा कर प्रह्लाद बचायो। हिरण्याक्ष को स्वर्ग पठायो॥

Raksha Kar Prahlad Bachayo Hiranyaksh Ko Swarg Pathayo

You protected and rescued the devoted Prahlada from destruction. You vanquished Hiranyaksha and dispatched him from this world.

लक्ष्मी रूप धरो जग माहीं। श्री नारायण अंग समाहीं॥

Lakshmi Roop Dharo Jag Mahin Shri Narayan Ang Samahin

You manifest as Lakshmi in the world, goddess of all prosperity. You dwell inseparably within the being of Lord Narayana.

क्षीरसिन्धु में करत विलासा। दयासिन्धु दीजै मन आसा॥

Kshirasindhu Mein Karat Vilasa Dayasindhu Dijai Man Asa

You reside in divine repose upon the celestial ocean of milk. O ocean of compassion, fulfill the hopes and longings of my heart.

हिंगलाज में तुम्हीं भवानी। महिमा अमित न जात बखानी॥

Hingalaj Mein Tumhin Bhavani Mahima Amit Na Jaat Bakhani

At the sacred shrine of Hinglaj, you dwell as Bhavani. Your glory is boundless and beyond all power of description.

मातंगी धूमावती माता। भुवनेश्वरी बगला सुखदाता॥

Matangi Dhumavati Mata Bhuvaneshwari Bagala Sukhadata

You are Matangi and Dhumavati, the great Mother in her fierce wisdom. As Bhuvaneshwari and Bagalamukhi, you bestow supreme happiness upon all.

श्री भैरव तारा जग तारिणी। छिन्न भाल भव दुःख निवारिणी॥

Shri Bhairav Tara Jag Tarini Chinna Bhal Bhav Dukh Nivarini

You are Bhairavi and Tara, the savior who ferries all beings across worldly existence. As Chhinnamasta, you sever illusion and remove the sorrows of mortal life.

केहरि वाहन सोह भवानी। लांगुर वीर चलत अगवानी॥

Kehari Vahan Soh Bhavani Langur Vir Chalat Agvani

O Bhavani, you shine with splendor riding upon the lion. The brave Langur Vira walks before you as your herald.

कर में खप्पर खड्ग विराजे। जाको देख काल डर भाजे॥

Kar Mein Khappar Khadg Viraje Jako Dekh Kaal Dar Bhaje

In your hands gleam the skull-bowl and the mighty sword. Even Death itself flees in terror at the sight of your fearsome form.

तोहे कर में अस्त्र त्रिशूला। जाते उठत शत्रु हिय शूला॥

Tohe Kar Mein Astra Trishula Jate Uthat Shatru Hiy Shula

You bear divine weapons and the mighty trident in your hands. At whose very sight the hearts of enemies are pierced with agony.

नगरकोटि में तुम्हीं विराजत। तिहुँ लोक में डंका बाजत॥

Nagarkot Mein Tumhin Virajat Tihun Lok Mein Danka Bajat

You reign in glory at the sacred shrine of Nagarkot. The drum of your triumph resounds across all three worlds.

शुम्भ निशुम्भ दानव तुम मारे। रक्तबीज शंखन संहारे॥

Shumbh Nishumbh Danav Tum Mare Raktabij Shankhan Sanhare

You slew the mighty demons Shumbha and Nishumbha. You destroyed Raktabija and his countless blood-born duplicates.

महिषासुर नृप अति अभिमानी। जेहि अघ भार मही अकुलानी॥

Mahishasur Nrip Ati Abhimani Jehi Agh Bhar Mahi Akulani

The buffalo-demon king Mahishasura was swollen with arrogance. Under the weight of his sins, the Earth herself cried out in anguish.

रूप कराल कालिका धारा। सेन सहित तुम तिहि संहारा॥

Roop Karal Kalika Dhara Sen Sahit Tum Tihi Sanhara

You assumed the fierce and terrible form of Kali. You annihilated that demon along with his entire army.

पड़ी भीड़ सन्तन पर जब जब। भई सहाय मातु तुम तब तब॥

Padi Bhid Santan Par Jab Jab Bhai Sahay Matu Tum Tab Tab

Whenever the saints and righteous have been besieged by calamity, You, O Mother, have appeared as their savior and protector.

अमरपुरी अरु बासव लोका। तब महिमा सब कहें अशोका॥

Amarpuri Aru Basav Loka Tab Mahima Sab Kahen Ashoka

The celestial city and all the realms of Indra remain free from sorrow. Through your divine glory, all beings dwell in peace and joy.

ज्वाला में है ज्योति तुम्हारी। तुम्हें सदा पूजें नर नारी॥

Jwala Mein Hai Jyoti Tumhari Tumhen Sada Pujen Nar Nari

Your eternal flame burns at the sacred shrine of Jwala Devi. Men and women in every age worship you with devotion.

प्रेम भक्ति से जो यश गावें। दुःख दारिद्र निकट नहिं आवें॥

Prem Bhakti Se Jo Yash Gaven Dukh Daridr Nikat Nahin Aaven

Whoever sings your glories with love and heartfelt devotion Will never be touched by suffering or poverty.

ध्यावे तुम्हें जो नर मन लाई। जन्म मरण ते सों छुट जाई॥

Dhyave Tumhen Jo Nar Man Lai Janm Maran Te Son Chhut Jai

Whoever meditates upon you with complete absorption of mind Is freed from the endless cycle of birth and death.

जोगी सुर मुनि कहत पुकारी। योग न होई बिन शक्ति तुम्हारी॥

Jogi Sur Muni Kahat Pukari Yog Na Hoi Bin Shakti Tumhari

Yogis, celestials, and sages proclaim with one voice: No spiritual union is possible without your divine Shakti.

शंकर आचारज तप कीनो। काम अरु क्रोध जीत सब लीनो॥

Shankar Acharaj Tap Keeno Kam Aru Krodh Jeet Sab Leeno

The great Shankaracharya performed mighty austerities, Conquering desire and anger through the power of his penance.

निशिदिन ध्यान धरो शंकर को। काहु काल नहिं सुमिरो तुमको॥

Nishidin Dhyan Dharo Shankar Ko Kahu Kaal Nahin Sumiro Tumko

Day and night he meditated upon Lord Shankara, But for a time he neglected to remember you, O Mother.

शक्ति रूप को मर्म न पायो। शक्ति गई तब मन पछतायो॥

Shakti Roop Ko Marm Na Payo Shakti Gayi Tab Man Pachhtayo

He failed to grasp the sacred mystery of your Shakti form. When his spiritual power waned, his heart was filled with deep regret.

शरणागत हुई कीर्ति बखानी। जय जय जय जगदम्ब भवानी॥

Sharanagat Hui Keerti Bakhani Jay Jay Jay Jagadamb Bhavani

Then he surrendered to you and sang your glories with devotion: Victory, victory, all victory to Jagadamba Bhavani!

भई प्रसन्न आदि जगदम्बा। दई शक्ति नहिं कीन विलम्बा॥

Bhai Prasanna Aadi Jagadamba Dayi Shakti Nahin Keen Vilamba

The primordial Mother of the universe was pleased by his surrender. Without delay, she restored his divine power and spiritual strength.

मोको मातु कष्ट अति घेरो। तुम बिन कौन हरै दुःख मेरो॥

Moko Matu Kasht Ati Ghero Tum Bin Kaun Harai Dukh Mero

O Mother, I am surrounded by great affliction and distress. Without you, who in all the worlds can remove my sorrow?

आशा तृष्णा निपट सतावें। रिपु मूरख मोहि अति डर पावैं॥

Asha Trishna Nipat Sataven Ripu Moorakh Mohi Ati Dar Pavain

Worldly desires and unquenchable thirsts torment me without respite. Enemies and the ignorant fill me with great fear.

शत्रु नाश कीजै महारानी। सुमिरों इकचित तुम्हें भवानी॥

Shatru Nash Kijai Maharani Sumiron Ikchit Tumhen Bhavani

Destroy my enemies, O great Queen of the cosmos. I remember you with single-pointed devotion, O Bhavani.

करो कृपा हे मातु दयाला। ऋद्धि-सिद्धि दे करहु निहाला॥

Karo Kripa He Matu Dayala Riddhi Siddhi De Karahu Nihala

Bestow your grace upon me, O compassionate Mother. Grant me spiritual and material fulfillment, and bless me with your vision.

जब लगि जिऊँ दया फल पावूँ। तुम्हरो यश मैं सदा सुनावूँ॥

Jab Lagi Jiun Daya Phal Pavun Tumharo Yash Main Sada Sunavun

For as long as I live, may I receive the fruit of your mercy. May I ever proclaim your glories to all who will hear.

दुर्गा चालीसा जो गावै। सब सुख भोग परमपद पावै॥

Durga Chalisa Jo Gavai Sab Sukh Bhog Parampad Pavai

Whoever sings this Durga Chalisa with faith and devotion Shall enjoy all worldly happiness and attain the supreme state of liberation.

देवीदास शरण निज जानी। करहु कृपा जगदम्ब भवानी॥

Devidas Sharan Nij Jani Karahu Kripa Jagadamb Bhavani

The devotee Devidas has sought your refuge as his own. O Jagadamba Bhavani, bestow your grace upon him and upon all who seek your shelter.