॥ Durga Devi Chalisa in English
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Namo Namo Durge Sukh Karani ।
Namo Namo Ambe Dukh Harani ॥
Nirakar Hai Jyoti Tumhari ।
Tihun Lok Phaili Ujayari ॥
Shashi Lalat Mukh Maha Vishala ।
Netra Lal Bhrikutee Vikarala ॥
Roop Matu Ko Adhika Suhava ।
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 Dhyaye ॥
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 Samhahin ॥
Ksheer Sindhu Main Karat Vilasa ।
Daya Sindhu Deeje Man Asa ॥
Hingalaja Main Tumhin Bhavani ।
Mahima Amit Na Jat Bakhani ॥
Matangi Dhoomavati Mata ।
Bhuvneshwari Bagala Sukhdata ॥
Shree Bhairav Tara Jag Tarani ।
Chhinna Bhala Bhav Dukh Nivarani ॥
Kehari Vahan Soh Bhavani ।
Langur Veer Chalat Agavani ॥
Kar Main Khappar Khadag Viraje ।
Jako Dekh Kal Dar Bhaje ॥
Sohe Astra Aur Trishoola ।
Jase Uthata Shatru Hiya Shoola ॥
Nagarkot Main Tumhi Virajat ।
Tihun Lok Main 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 ॥
Pari Garha Santan Par Jab Jab ।
Bhayi SahayaMatu Tum Tab Tab ॥
Amarpuri Aru Basava Loka ।
Tava Mahima Sab Rahen Asoka ॥
Jwala Main Hai Jyoti Tumhari ।
Tumhen Sada Poojan Nar Nari ॥
Prem Bhakti Se Jo Yah Gave ।
Dukh-daridra Nikat Nahin Ave ॥
Dhyava Tumhen Jo Nar Man Lai ।
Janam-maran Tako Chuti Jai ॥
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 Nahin Sumiro Tum Ko ॥
Shakti Roop Ka Maram Na aayo ।
Shakti Gae Tab Mann Pachtayo ॥
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 Jiyon Daya Phal Paoon ।
Tumhro Yash Mai Sada Sunaoon ॥
Durga Chalisa Jo Gave ।
Sab Sukh Bhog Parampad Pave ॥
Deviidaasa Sharanna Nija Jaanii ।
Karahu Krpaa Jagadamba Bhavaanii ॥
॥ Durga Devi Chalisa in Sanskrit
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नमो नमो दुर्गे सुख करनी ।
नमो नमो अम्बे दुःख हरनी ॥
निराकार है ज्योति तुम्हारी ।
तिहूं लोक फैली उजियारी ॥
शशि ललाट मुख महाविशाला ।
नेत्र लाल भृकुटी विकराला ॥
रूप मातु को अधिक सुहावे ।
दरश करत जन अति सुख पावे ॥
तुम संसार शक्ति लै कीना ।
पालन हेतु अन्न धन दीना ॥
अन्नपूर्णा हुई जग पाला ।
तुम ही आदि सुन्दरी बाला ॥
प्रलयकाल सब नाशन हारी ।
तुम गौरी शिव शंकर प्यारी ॥
शिव योगी तुम्हरे गुण गावें ।
ब्रह्मा विष्णु तुम्हें नित ध्यावें ॥
रुप सरस्वती को तुम धारा ।
दे सुबुद्धि ॠषि मुनिन उबारा ॥
धरा रूप नरसिंह को अम्बा ।
प्रकट भई फाडकर खम्बा ॥
रक्षा करि प्रह्लाद बचायो ।
हिरण्याक्ष को स्वर्ग पठायो ॥
लक्ष्मी रूप धरो जग माहीं ।
श्री नारायण अंग समाहीं ॥
क्षीरसिन्धु में करत विलासा ।
दयासिन्धु दीजै मन आसा ॥
हिंगलाज में तुम्हीं भवानी ।
महिमा अमित न जात बखानी ॥
मातंगी धूमावति माता ।
भुवनेश्वरि बगला सुखदाता ॥
श्री भैरव तारा जग तारिणि ।
छिन्न भाल भव दुःख निवारिणि ॥
केहरि वाहन सोह भवानी ।
लांगुर वीर चलत अगवानी ॥
कर में खप्पर खड्ग विराजे ।
जाको देख काल डर भागे ॥
सोहे अस्त्र और त्रिशूला ।
जाते उठत शत्रु हिय शुला ॥
नगरकोट में तुम्हीं विराजत ।
तिहूं लोक में डंका बाजत ॥
शुंभ निशुंभ दानव तुम मारे ।
रक्तबीज शंखन संहारे ॥
महिषासुर नृप अति अभिमानी ।
जेहि अघ भार मही अकुलानी ॥
रूप कराल कालिका धारा ।
सैन्य सहित तुम तिहि संहारा ॥
परी गाढं संतन पर जब जब ।
भई सहाय मातु तुम तब तब ॥
अमरपूरी अरू बासव लोका ।
तब महिमा रहें अशोका ॥
ज्वाला में है ज्योति तुम्हारी ।
तुम्हें सदा पूजें नर नारी ॥
प्रेम भक्ति से जो यश गावे ।
दुःख दारिद्र निकट नहिं आवे ॥
ध्यावे तुम्हें जो नर मन लाई ।
जन्म मरण ताको छुटि जाई ॥
जोगी सुर मुनि कहत पुकारी ।
योग न हो बिन शक्ति तुम्हरी ॥
शंकर आचारज तप कीनो ।
काम अरु क्रोध जीति सब लीनो ॥
निशिदिन ध्यान धरो शंकर को ।
काहु काल नहीं सुमिरो तुमको ॥
शक्ति रूप को मरम न पायो ।
शक्ति गई तब मन पछतायो ॥
शरणागत हुई कीर्ति बखानी ।
जय जय जय जगदंब भवानी ॥
भई प्रसन्न आदि जगदम्बा ।
दई शक्ति नहिं कीन विलंबा ॥
मोको मातु कष्ट अति घेरो ।
तुम बिन कौन हरै दुःख मेरो ॥
आशा तृष्णा निपट सतावें ।
मोह मदादिक सब विनशावें ॥
शत्रु नाश कीजै महारानी ।
सुमिरौं इकचित तुम्हें भवानी ॥
करो कृपा हे मातु दयाला ।
ॠद्धि सिद्धि दे करहु निहाला ॥
जब लगि जिऊं दया फल पाऊं ।
तुम्हरो यश मैं सदा सुनाऊं ॥
दुर्गा चालीसा जो नित गावै ।
सब सुख भोग परम पद पावै ॥
देवीदास शरण निज जानी ।
करहु कृपा जगदम्ब भवानी ॥
॥ Durga Devi Chalisa and Meaning
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I bow to you O Goddess Durga, the bestower of all happiness! I bow to you O Goddess Amba! Who ends all miseries.
The radiance of your light is limitless and pervading and all the three realms (Earth, Heaven and the Nether World) are enlightened by thee.
Your Visage is like the moon and mouth very huge. Your eyes are bedight with a red glow with the frightening frown.
O Mother! Your view is enchanting, the very sight of which ensures welfare of the devout.
All the powers of the world repose in thee and it is you who provide food and money for the world’s survival.
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).
At the time of Dissolution it is you, O Mother, who destroys everything. You are the beloved consort of Lord Shiva, Gauri (Parvathi)
Lord Shiva and all yogis always chant your praise, Brahma, Vishnu and all other Gods ever meditate on you.
You also appear in the form of Goddess Saraswati to grant wisdom to the sages and thus ensure their welfare.
O Mother Amba, it was you who appeared in the form of Narismha, sundering the pillar.
Thus, you saved Prahlaad and Hiranyakashyap also went to Heaven as he was killed by your hands.
In the form of Goddess Lakshmi, O Mother, you appear in this world and repose by the side of Shree-Narayan.
Dwelling on the Sea of milk, O Goddess,with Lord Vishnu, please fulfil my desires.
O Bhavani, the famous goddess of Hingalaja is no one else but you yourself. Illimitable is your glory, defying description.
You are yourself Matangi and Dhoomavati Mata. It is you who appear as Bhuvenshwari and Bagalamukhi Devi to bestow happiness to all.
It is you, who redeem the world, appearing in the form of Shree Bhairavi, Tradevi and Chhinamasta Devi, and end its sorrows.
Reposing Gracefully upon your vehicle of Lion. O Goddess Bhavani, you are welcomed by the brave Langur (Lord Hanuman).
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.
Beholding you well-armed, with a Trident in your hand, the enemy’s heart aches with the sting of fear.
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.
You slayed the demons like Shumbhu and Nishumbhu and masacred the thousand forms of the dreaded demon Raktabeeja.
When the earth was severtly distressed bearing the load of the sins of the arrogant Mahishasur.
You assumed the dreadful form of Goddess Kali and massacred him along with his army.
Thus whenever the noble saints were distressed, it is you O Mother, who came to their rescue.
All the realms including the Amarpuri (divine realm) remain sorrowless and happy by your grace, O Goddess!
It is the symbol of your glory that is burning brightly at Shree Jwala ji. All men and women ever worship you, O Mother!
He who sings your glory with devotion of love and sincerity remains beyond the reach of grief and poverty.
He who meditates upon your form with concentration goes beyond the cycle of births and deaths.
All the Yogis, Gods and Sages openly declare that without your favor one can’t establish communication with God.
Shankaracharya had performed once a special penance called Aacharaj and by the virtue of which he had subdued his anger and desire.
He ever worshipped Lord Shankar and never for a moment concentrated his mind on you.
Since he did not realise your immense glory, his all powers waned and the repented hitherto.
Then, he sought refuge in you, chanted your glory and sang victory, victory, victory to Thee O Jagdamba Bhavani.
Then, O Primal Goddesses Jagdamba ji, you were propitiated and in no time you bestowed him with his lost powers.
O Mother! Severe afflictions distress me and no one except Your Honored Self can provide relief. Please end my afflictions.
Hopes and longings ever torture me. All sort of passions and lust torment my beart ever.
O Goddess Bhavani! I meditate only upon you Please kill my enemies O Queen!
O Merciful Mother! Show me your favor and make me feel happy by bestowing me with all sorts of riches and powers.
O Mother! May I be the receptacle of your grace as long as I live, ever recounting the feats of your glory to all.
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.
Deeming Devidas to have sought your shelter, O Bhavani grant me your favor