Mahishasura Mardini Stotram _in Sanskrit With Meaning - Stotra on Devi Durga

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Mahishasura Mardini Stotram : AigiriNandini Nandita Medini - in sanskritwith meaning - Stotra on Devi Durga

- composed by Sri Ramakrishna Kavi (also attributed to SriAdi Shankaracharya)

म�हषासरुम�द��न �तो�म्: अ�य �ग�रनि�द�न नि�दतम�ेद�नMahishasura Mardini Stotram: Ayi GirinandiniNanditamedini

Devi Durga

1. Maa Durga - The Daughter of the Mountain andJoy of the World

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�ग�रवर�व��य�शरोऽ�ध�नवा�स�न �व�ण�ुवला�स�निज�णनुतु े।भगव�त ह े�श�तक�ठकुटुि�ब�न भ�ूरकुटुि�ब�नभ�ूरकृतेजय जय ह ेम�हषासरुम�द��न र�यकप�द��न शलैसतु े॥१ ॥Ayi Giri-Nandini Nandita-Medini Vishva-Vinodini Nandi-NuteGiri-Vara-Vindhya-Shiro-[A]dhi-Nivaasini Vissnnu-VilaasiniJissnnu-Nute |Bhagavati He Shiti-Kannttha-Kuttumbini Bhuri-KuttumbiniBhuri-KrteJaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 1 ||

Meaning:1.1: Salutations to the Daughter of the Mountain, Who Fillsthe whole World with Joy, For Whom the whole World is aDivine Play and Who is Praised by Nandi,1.2: Who Dwell on the Summit of the Vindhyas, the Best ofthe Mountains, Who Gives Joy to Lord Vishnu (being Hissister) and Who is Praised by Lord Indra,1.3: O Goddess, Who is the Consort of Lord Shiva with BlueThroat, Who has Many Many Relations in this World (beingthe Cosmic Mother) and Who Created Abundance,1.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the DemonMahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is theDaughter of the Mountain.

2. Maa Durga - Destroys the Danavas and theDaityas and Nourishes the Three Worlds

सरुवरव�ष��ण दधु�रध�ष��ण दमु�ुखम�ष��ण हष�रते��भवुनपो�ष�ण श�करतो�ष�ण �कि�बषमो�ष�णघोषरतेदनजु�नरो�ष�ण �द�तसतुरो�ष�ण दमु�दशो�ष�ण�स�धसुतुेजय जय ह ेम�हषासरुम�द��न र�यकप�द��न शलैसतु े॥२ ॥Suravara-Varssinni Durdhara-Dharssinni Durmukha-MarssinniHarssa-RateTribhuvana-Possinni Shangkara-Tossinni Kilbissa-MossinniGhossa-RateDanuja-Nirossinni Diti-Suta-Rossinni Durmada-ShossinniSindhu-Sute



Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 2 ||

Meaning:2.1: (Salutations to the Divine Mother) Who Shower Boonson the Devas, Who Overpowered the Demon Durdhara(literally meaning Unrestrainable), Who Endured the DemonDurmukha (literally meaning Foul-Mouthed) and finally killedhim and Who Delight in Her own Bliss,2.2: Who Sustain and Nourish the Three-Worlds and DelightLord Shiva by Removing the Sins (i.e. Sinful Demons) byIndulging Herself in the Tumult of the Battle,2.3: Who Quel the Wrath of the Danavas (Born from Danu),Who is Angry with the Daityas (Son of Diti), Who Dry Up theFoolish Pride of Demons and Who is the Daughter of theOcean (as Devi Lakshmi),2.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the DemonMahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is theDaughter of the Mountain.

3. Maa Durga - Destroyer of the Demons Madhu andKaitabha

अ�य जगद�ब मद�ब कद�ब वन��यवा�स�न हासरते�शख�र �शरोम�ण त�ुग�हमलय श�ृग�नजालयम�यगत े।मधमुधरु ेमधकुैटभगि�ज�न कैटभभि�ज�न रासरतेजय जय ह ेम�हषासरुम�द��न र�यकप�द��न शलैसतु े॥३ ॥Ayi Jagad[t]-Amba Mad-Amba Kadamba Vana-PriyavaasiniHaasa-RateShikhari Shiro-Manni Tungga-Himalaya Shrngga-Nija-[Aa]layaMadhya-Gate |Madhu-Madhure Madhu-Kaittabha-Gan.jini Kaittabha-Bhan.jiniRaasa-RateJaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 3 ||

Meaning:3.1: Salutations to the Mother of the Universe, Who is MyOwn Mother, Who Likes to Live in the Forest of KadambaTrees and Delight in Laughter and Mirth,3.2: Whose Abode is In the Middle of the Crest-Jewel ofPeaks of the Lofty Himalayas,3.3: Who is As Sweet as Honey, Who Subdued the Pride ofthe Demons Madhu and Kaitabha, Who Destroyed theDemons (Madhu and) Kaitabha, Indulging in the Din andUproar of the Great Battle,



3.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the DemonMahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the

Daughter of the Mountain.

4. Maa Durga - Destroyer of the Demons Chandaand Munda

अ�य शतख�ड �वखि�डत��ड �वतिु�डतश�ुदगजा�धपते�रपगुजग�ड �वदारणच�ड परा�मश�ुड मगृा�धपत े।�नजभजुद�ड �नपा�ततख�ड �वपा�ततम�ुड भटा�धपतेजय जय ह ेम�हषासरुम�द��न र�यकप�द��न शलैसतु े॥४ ॥Ayi Shata-Khanndda Vikhannddita-Runndda Vitunnddita-

Shunnda Gaja-[A]dhipateRipu-Gaja-Ganndda Vidaaranna-Canndda Paraakrama-

Shunndda Mrga-[A]dhipate |Nija-Bhuja-Danndda Nipaatita-Khanndda Vipaatita-Munndda

Bhatta-[A]dhipateJaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-

Sute || 4 ||

Meaning:4.1: Salutations to the Conquerer of the Enemy's ElephantsWho Cut off their Trunks and Heads, and the Headless Bodies

into Hundred Pieces,4.2: Whose Lion Fiercely Tear Asunder the Faces of the

Powerful Elephants of the Enemies,4.3: Who Felled the Heads of Demons (Chanda) and Mundawith the Weapons in Her Arms and Conquered the (Enemy)

Warriors,4.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the DemonMahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the


5. Maa Durga - Made Lord Shiva the Messengeragainst Shumbha and Nisumbha



अ�य रणदमु�द श�वुधो�दत दधु�र�नज�र शि�तभतृेचतरु�वचार धरु�णमहा�शव दतूकृत �मथा�धपत े।द�ुरतदरु�ह दरुाशयदमु��त दानवदतु कृता�तमतेजय जय ह ेम�हषासरुम�द��न र�यकप�द��न शलैसतु े॥५ ॥Ayi Ranna-Durmada Shatru-Vadho[a-U]dita Durdhara-NirjaraShakti-BhrteCatura-Vicaara Dhuriinna-Mahaashiva Duuta-Krta Pramatha-[A]dhipate |Durita-Duriiha Duraashaya-Durmati Daanava-Duta Krtaanta-MateJaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 5 ||

Meaning:5.1: Salutations to the Divine Mother Who was Manifested toDestroy the Battle-Intoxicated Arrogant Demons and Who isthe Possessor of Unrestrainable and Imperishable Power,5.2: Who Made Lord Shiva Her Messenger, that Lord ShivaWho is Distinguished by Cleverness in Deliberation and is theLord of the Ghosts and Goblins,5.3: Who is Honoured for Bringing an End (i.e. Rejecting) tothe Proposal (of marrying Shumbha or Nishumbha) of theEvil-Minded and Ignorant Messenger of the Demon (andhence bringing an end to the demons themselves).5.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the DemonMahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is theDaughter of the Mountain.

6. Maa Durga - Pardons the Enemy Heroes whentheir Wives take Refuge

अ�य शरणागत व�ैरवधवुर वीरवराभय दायकरे��भवुनम�तक शलु�वरो�ध �शरोऽ�धकृतामल शलुकरे।द�ुमद�ुमतामर ध�ुद�ुभनादमहोमखुर�कृत �द�मकरेजय जय ह ेम�हषासरुम�द��न र�यकप�द��न शलैसतु े॥६ ॥Ayi Sharannaagata Vairi-Vadhuvara Viiravara-[A]bhaya



Daaya-KareTribhuvana-Mastaka Shula-Virodhi Shiro-[A]dhikrta-[A]malaShula-Kare |Dumi-Dumi-Taamara Dhundubhi-Naadam-Aho-MukhariikrtaDingma-KareJaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 6 ||

Meaning:6.1: Salutations to the Divine Mother Who Gave Abhaya tothe Heroic Soldiers of the Enemy when their Good Wives tookHer Refuge.6.2: Whose Pure Trident in Hand Capture the Heads of theHeads (Rulers) of the Three Worlds who Oppose Her Trident.6.3: Whose Victory gives rise to Dumi-Dumi Sound ofDundubhi Drum flowing incesantly like Water which fills All theDirections with Joy.6.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the DemonMahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is theDaughter of the Mountain.

7. Maa Durga - Destroyer of the DemonsDhumralocana, Raktabija and Shumbha Nishumbha

अ�य �नजहु�कृ�त मा��नराकृत ध�ू�वलोचन ध�ूशतेसमर�वशो�षत शो�णतबीज सम�ुवशो�णत बीजलत े।�शव�शवश�ुभ �नश�ुभमहाहव त�प�तभतू �पशाचरतेजय जय ह ेम�हषासरुम�द��न र�यकप�द��न शलैसतु े॥७ ॥Ayi Nija-Hungkrti Maatra-Niraakrta Dhumravilocana Dhumra-ShateSamara-Vishossita Shonnita-Biija Samudbhava-ShonnitaBiija-Late |Shiva-Shiva-Shumbha Nishumbha-Mahaahava Tarpita-BhutaPishaaca-RateJaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 7 ||

Meaning:7.1: Salutations to the Divine Mother Who Reduced DemonDhumralocana into Hundred Smoke Particles (i.e. Ashes) witha Mere Humkara.7.2: Who Dried up the Strength of the original DemonRaktabija and Similar Raktabijas Produced from him like aCreeper Chain (from each drop of blood Seed ) during theBattle.7.3: Whose Great Auspicious Sacrifice (resembling a Yajna)of Shumbha and Nishumbha Satisfied the Ghosts and Fiends



(attending Lord Shiva).7.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the DemonMahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the


8. Maa Durga - Destroys the Chaturanga of theEnemy

धनरुनषु�ग रण�णस�ग प�र�फुरद�ग नट�कटकेकनक�पश�ग पषृ�क�नष�ग रस�टश�ृग हताबटुके ।कृतचतरु�ग बल��तर�ग घट�बहुर�ग रट�बटुकेजय जय ह ेम�हषासरुम�द��न र�यकप�द��न शलैसतु े॥८ ॥Dhanur-Anussangga Ranna-Kssanna-Sangga Parisphurad-

Angga Nattat-KattakeKanaka-Pishangga Prssatka-Nissangga Rasad-Bhatta-

Shrngga Hataa-Battuke |Krta-Caturangga Bala-Kssiti-Rangga Ghattad-Bahu-Rangga

Rattad-BattukeJaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-

Sute || 8 ||

Meaning:8.1: (Salutations to the Divine Mother) Whose BraceletDances on Her Shining Arms Following the Movements of Her

Bow during Each Instant of the Battle.8.2: Whose Golden Arrows become Reddish (with blood)when they Cling to the Stupid Enemies and Slay them inspiteof their Howls and Screams at the Top of their Voice

(displaying vain pride).8.3: Who Turns the Four-Fold Array (Caturanga) of Enemiessurrounding Her from all sides during the battle, consisting ofMany Heads of Various Colours who Stupidly Howl andScream (displaying their vain pride), INTO a Play of

Decreasing Strength (of the Caturanga).8.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the DemonMahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the


9. Maa Durga - Whose Battle expresses as CelestialDance



सरुललना ततथ�ेय तथ�ेय कृता�भनयोदर न�ृयरतेकृत कुकुथः कुकुथो गडदा�दकताल कुतहूल गानरत े।धधुकुुट ध�ुकुट �ध�ंध�मत �व�न धीर मदृगं �ननादरतेजय जय ह ेम�हषासरुम�द��न र�यकप�द��न शलैसतु े॥९ ॥Sura-Lalanaa Tatatheyi Tatheyi Krta-Abhinayo-[U]daraNrtya-RateKrta Kukuthah Kukutho Gaddadaadika-Taala KutuuhalaGaana-Rate |Dhudhukutta Dhukkutta Dhimdhimita Dhvani Dhiira MrdamgaNinaada-RateJaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 9 ||

Meaning:9.1: (Salutations to the Divine Mother) Following the Rhythmof the Great Battle, the Celestial Dancers are Dancing therhythm of Ta-Tha-Theyi, Ta-Theyi, and expressing thesentiment of the battle with their Dramatic Acting,9.2: Their Music have Created the Tense Eagerness with theTalas (musical beats) like Ku-Kutha, Ku-Kutha, Ga-Da-Dha,Ga-Da-Dha ...9.3: ... and a Steady Deep Sound of Dhu-Dhu-Kuta, Dhu-Kuta, Dhim-Dhimi in the background from the Mridangam (amusical instrument),9.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the DemonMahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is theDaughter of the Mountain.

10. Maa Durga - Occupies Half of the Body of LordShiva

जय जय ज�य जयजेयश�द पर�त�ुत त�पर�व�वनतुेझणझण�झि�झ�म �झ�कृत नपूरु�शि�जतमो�हतभतूपत े।न�टत नटाध� नट� नट नायक ना�टतना�य सगुानरतेजय जय ह ेम�हषासरुम�द��न र�यकप�द��न शलैसतु े॥



१० ॥Jaya Jaya Japya Jaye-Jaya-Shabda Para-Stuti Tat-Para-Vishva-NuteJhanna-Jhanna-Jhin.jhimi Jhingkrta Nuupura-Shin.jita-MohitaBhuuta-Pate |Nattita Nattaardha Nattii Natta Naayaka Naattita-NaattyaSu-Gaana-RateJaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 10 ||

Meaning:10.1: (Salutations to the Divine Mother) Who is Praised bythe Whole World; For Whom they Mutter Victory Prayersbefore the Battle, Shout Victory Shouts after the Battlewhich is then Followed by Singing Her Stuthi (Eulogy).10.2: Whose Anklets Jingling with the Jhana-Jhana SoundCaptivate Lord Shiva, the Lord of the Ghosts and Goblins.10.3: Who Dance as Half of the Body of Lord Shiva, wherethe Male and the Female Dancers (having a single body) isthe Hero of the Cosmic Play which is taking place along withBeautiful Song (Divine Sound of Nada).10.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the DemonMahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is theDaughter of the Mountain.

11. Maa Durga - Union of Beautiful Mind andCharming Appearance

अ�य समुनःसमुनःसमुनः समुनःसमुनोहरकाि�तयतुे��तरजनी रजनीरजनी रजनीरजनी करव��वतृ े।सनुयन�व�मर �मर�मर �मर�मरा�धपतेजय जय ह ेम�हषासरुम�द��न र�यकप�द��न शलैसतु े॥११ ॥Ayi Sumanah-Sumanah-Sumanah Sumanah-Sumanohara-Kaanti-YuteShrita-Rajanii Rajanii-Rajanii Rajanii-Rajanii Kara-Vaktra-Vrte|Sunayana-Vi-Bhramara Bhramara-Bhramara Bhramara-Bhramara-[A]dhipateJaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 11 ||

Meaning:11.1: Salutations to the Divine Mother Whose Beautiful Mindis United with a Charming Appearance.11.2: Whose Beautiful Face makes Subserviant the Beauty ofthe Moon Light of Night by Hiding them with It's Beauty.11.3: Whose Beautiful Eyes Conquer the Beauty of the Bees



by Their Own Beauty.11.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the DemonMahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is theDaughter of the Mountain.

12. Maa Durga - Accompanied by Army of Jasmine-Like Girls against excellent Fighters

स�हतमहाहव म�लमति�लक मि�लतर�लकम�लरते�वर�चतवि�लक पि�लकमि�लक �झि�लक�भि�लकवग�वतृ े।�शतकृतफु�ल सम�ुल�सता�ण त�लजप�लवस�ल�लतेजय जय ह ेम�हषासरुम�द��न र�यकप�द��न शलैसतु े॥१२ ॥Sahita-Mahaahava Mallama-Tallika Malli-Tarallaka Malla-RateViracita-Vallika Pallika-Mallika Jhillika-Bhillika Varga-Vrte |Shita-Krta-Phulla Samullasita-[A]runna Tallaja-Pallava Sal-LaliteJaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 12 ||

Meaning:12.1: (Salutations to the Divine Mother) Who is Accompaniedin the Great Battle against Excellent Wrestlers (Fighters), byGirls who appear Tender like Jasmine who are Fightingagainst the Enemies.12.2: Whose Accompaniments are Composed of Girls from theBheel Tribe who are Tender like Creepers of Village Jasmineand buzz like Swarms of Bees (or Crickets).12.3: On Whose Face Plays a Smile Created by Joy whichappears like Dawn Shining forth with Red Colour andBlossoming the Excellent Buds.12.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the DemonMahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is theDaughter of the Mountain.

13. Maa Durga - From Whom Emerges all Arts,Beauty and Power



अ�वरलग�ड गल�मदमदेरु म�तमत�ग जराजपते��भवुनभषुण भतूकला�न�ध �पपयो�न�ध राजसतु े।अ�य सदुतीजन लालसमानस मोहन म�मथराजसतुेजय जय ह ेम�हषासरुम�द��न र�यकप�द��न शलैसतु े॥१३ ॥Avirala-Ganndda Galan-Mada-Medura Matta-Matangga ja-Raaja-PateTri-Bhuvana-Bhussanna Bhuuta-Kalaanidhi Ruupa-Payo-NidhiRaaja-Sute |Ayi Sudatii-Jana Laalasa-Maanasa Mohana Manmatha-Raaja-SuteJaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 13 ||

Meaning:13.1: (Salutations to the Divine Mother) Who is like a RoyalIntoxicated Elephant from whose Cheeks the Thick Mada(Intoxicant) Oozes out and Falls Incessantly (in the form ofArts, Beauty and Power).13.2: Who is the Daughter of the King and from Whom comesthe Treasures of Arts, Beauty and Power which areOrnaments of the Three Worlds.13.3: Who is like the Daughter of Manmatha (God of Love)who gives rise to the Desires and Infatuation in the Mind forWomen with Beautiful Smile.13.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the DemonMahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is theDaughter of the Mountain.

14. Maa Durga - Whose Forehead is Stainless andPure like a Lotus Petal

कमलदलामल कोमलकाि�त कलाक�लतामलभाललतेसकल�वलास कला�नलय�म के�लचल�कल हसंकुले।अ�लकुलस�कुल कुवलयम�डल



मौ�ल�मल�बकुला�लकुलेजय जय ह ेम�हषासरुम�द��न र�यकप�द��न शलैसतु े॥१४ ॥Kamala-Dala-[A]mala Komala-Kaanti Kalaa-Kalita-[A]malaBhaalalateSakala-Vilaasa Kalaa-Nilaya-Krama Keli-Calat-Kala Hamsa-Kule |Alikula-Sangkula Kuvalaya-Mannddala Mouli-Milad-Bakula-Ali-KuleJaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 14 ||

Meaning:14.1: (Salutations to the Divine Mother) On Whose Stainless,Shining Forehead is Artistically Curved the Tender Beauty ofa Spotless, Shining Lotus Petal.14.2: Whose Movement resembles the Playful, SoftMovements of a Flock of Swans from Which All Schools ofArts are Manifested in Succession.14.3: Whose Ornamented and Braided Hair Combines theBeauty and Sweetness of the Blue Water Lily Crowded bySwarm of Bees AND the Bakula Flower infested with a Swarmof Bees.14.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the DemonMahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is theDaughter of the Mountain.

15. Maa Durga - Whose Voice is Sweeter than Fluteand Cuckoo

करमरुल�रव वीिजतकूिजत लि�जतको�कल म�जमुते�म�लतप�ुल�द मनोहरगिु�जत रि�जतशलै�नकु�जगत े।�नजगणभतू महाशबर�गण स�गणुस�भतृ के�लतलेजय जय ह ेम�हषासरुम�द��न र�यकप�द��न शलैसतु े॥१५ ॥Kara-Muralii-Rava Viijita-Kuujita Lajjita-Kokila Man.ju-MateMilita-Pulinda Manohara-Gun.jita Ran.jita-Shaila Nikun.ja-Gate |Nija-Ganna-Bhuuta Mahaa-Shabarii-Ganna Sad-Gunna-Sambhrta Keli-TaleJaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 15 ||

Meaning:15.1: (Salutations to the Divine Mother) Who makes the



Sound of Flute in Hand appear Wet and Monotonous andputs the Cuckoo to Shame by the Beauty (of Her Voice) ...15.2: When She Hums Heart-Stealing Songs along with theGirls of the Pulinda Tribe Walking in the Brightly Coloured(due to blooming flowers) Grooves of the Mountain ...15.3: And Plays with the Tribal Women of Her Group who arefilled with Good Virtues.15.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the DemonMahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is theDaughter of the Mountain.

16. Maa Durga - On Whose Radiant Toe-NailsProstate the Devas and the Asuras

क�टतटपीत दकुूल�व�च� मयखु�तर�कृत च��चे�णतसरुासरु मौ�लम�ण�फुर दशंलुस�नख च��चेिजतकनकाचल मौ�लमदोिज�त �नभ�रकु�जरकु�भकुचेजय जय ह ेम�हषासरुम�द��न र�यकप�द��न शलैसतु े॥१६ ॥Kattitatta-Piita Dukuula-Vicitra Mayukha-Tiraskrta Candra-RucePrannata-Suraasura Mouli-Manni-Sphura d-Amshula-Sannakha Candra-RuceJita-Kanaka-[A]cala Mouli-Mado[a-Uu]rjita Nirbhara-Kun.jaraKumbha-KuceJaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 16 ||

Meaning:16.1: (Salutations to the Divine Mother) Whose Waist isSoaked with Silk Clothes of Various Colours, the Lustre ofWhich Eclipses the Brightness of the Moon.16.2: On Whose Toe-Nails Which Throb with the Radiance ofa Gem in the Diadem and Spreads Its Brightness like a Moon,Prostate the Devas and the Asuras.16.3: Who Wins over the Mighty Heads which are Swollenwith Pride like Golden Mountain, with the Pre-eminence (ofPower and Compassion) Abounding in Her Pitcher-Like Bosom.16.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the DemonMahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is theDaughter of the Mountain.



17. Maa Durga - Who is Pleased with DevotionalContemplation of both: like Suratha as well asSamadhi

�विजतसह�करकै सह�करकै सह�करकैन◌तुेकृतसरुतारक स�गरतारक स�गरतारक सनूसुतु े।सरुथसमा�ध समानसमा�ध समा�धसमा�ध सजुातरते।जय जय ह ेम�हषासरुम�द��न र�यकप�द��न शलैसतु े॥१७ ॥Vijita-Sahasra-Karaika Sahasra-Karaika Sahasra-Karaika-NuteKrta-Sura-Taaraka Sanggara-Taaraka Sanggara-Taaraka

Suunu-Sute |Suratha-Samaadhi Samaana-Samaadhi Samaadhi-Samaadhi

Sujaata-Rate |Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-

Sute || 17 ||

Meaning:17.1: (Salutations to the Divine Mother) Who ConquersThousands of Enemies who fight against Her with Thousandsof Hands thus Making Thousands of Hands (of Devotees)

Praise Her.17.2: Who Created the Rescuer of the Devas (Her SonKartikeya) to Fight with Demon Tarkasura, and then Urged

Her Son for that Great Fight.17.3: Who is Pleased with both: Devotional Contemplationlike King Suratha for Worldly Gain, and the ExcellentDevotional Contemplation like Merchant Samadhi for Spiritual

Knowledge.17.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the DemonMahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the


18. Maa Durga - An Abode of Devi Mahalakshmi



पदकमल ंक�णा�नलय ेव�रव�य�त योऽन�ुदन ंस�ुशवेअ�य कमल ेकमला�नलय ेकमला�नलयः स कथ ंनभवते ्।तव पदमवे पर�पद�म�यनशुीलयतो मम �कं न �शवेजय जय ह ेम�हषासरुम�द��न र�यकप�द��न शलैसतु े॥१८ ॥Pada-Kamalam Karunnaa-Nilaye Varivasyati Yo-[A]nudinamSu-ShiveAyi Kamale Kamalaa-Nilaye Kamalaa-Nilayah Sa Katham NaBhavet |Tava Padam-Eva Param-Padam-Ity-Anushiilayato Mama KimNa ShiveJaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 18 ||

Meaning:18.1: (Salutations to the Divine Mother) Whoever ServesYour Highly Auspicious Lotus Feet Everyday, Which is anAbode of Compassion ...18.2: (Serves) That Lotus (Lotus Feet), Which is an Abodeof Kamala (Goddess Mahalakshmi), Will He Not HimselfBecome an Abode of Kamala (i.e. Prosperous)?18.3: Your Feet Indeed is the Supreme Feet (i.e. SupremeRefuge); How can I Not Practise Devotion Towards them, OAuspicious Mother?18.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the DemonMahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is theDaughter of the Mountain.

19. Maa Durga - An Abode of Devi Mahasaraswati

कनकलस�कल�स�धजुलरैन�ुष�च�त तगेणुर�गभवुम्भज�त स �कं नशचीकुचकु�भतट�प�रर�भसखुानभुवम ्।तव चरण ंशरण ंकरवा�ण नतामरवा�ण �नवा�स�शवम्जय जय ह ेम�हषासरुम�द��न र�यकप�द��न शलैसतु े॥१९ ॥Kanaka-Lasat-Kala-Sindhu-Jalair-Anussin.cati Te-Gunna-Rangga-BhuvamBhajati Sa Kim Na Shacii-Kuca-Kumbha-Tattii-Parirambha-Sukha-[A]nubhavam |Tava Carannam Sharannam Kara-Vaanni Nata-Amara-Vaanni



Nivaasi ShivamJaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 19 ||

Meaning:19.1: (Salutations to the Divine Mother) When a DevoteeWashes the Place where Your Attributes are Exhibited (i.e.Your Place of Worship) with Water from River which isShining like Gold and Flowing Softly ...19.2: Will He not Feel the Joy of Your All-Embracing Gracecontained in Your Pitcher-Like Bosom?19.3: I Take Refuge at Your Feet, O Vani (DeviMahasaraswati), and I Prostate before You, O Eternal Vani(Devi Mahasaraswati), in Whom Resides All Auspiciousness.19.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the DemonMahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is theDaughter of the Mountain.

20. Maa Durga - Whose Pure Moon-Like FaceSubdues our Impurities

तव �वमल�ेदकुुल ंवदन�ेदमुल ंसकल ंनन ुकूलयते�कम ुप�ुहूतपरु��द ुमखुी समुखुी�भरसौ �वमखुी��यते।मम त ुमत ं�शवनामधन ेभवती कृपया �कमतु ��यतेजय जय ह ेम�हषासरुम�द��न र�यकप�द��न शलैसतु े॥२० ॥Tava Vimale[a-I]ndu-Kulam Vadane[a-I]ndu-Malam SakalamNanu Kuula-YateKimu Puruhuuta-Purii-Indu Mukhii Sumukhiibhir-Asou Vimukhii-Kriyate |Mama Tu Matam Shiva-Naama-Dhane Bhavatii KrpayaaKimuta KriyateJaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 20 ||

Meaning:20.1: (Salutations to the Divine Mother) Your Moon-LikeFace is the Abode of Spotless and Stainless Purity whichCertainly Subdues All Impurities.20.2: Otherwise, Why have my Mind Turned Away from theMoon-Faced Beautiful Ladies like those present in Indra'sCastle?20.3: According to My Opinion; Without Your Grace, How is it



possible to Discover the Treasure of Shiva's Name within us?20.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the DemonMahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the


21. Maa Durga - Who Shower Grace on Devotees inthe same manner as Arrows on Enemies

अ�य म�य द�न दयालतुया कृपयवै �वयाभ�वत�यममुेअ�य जगतो जननी कृपया�स यथा�सतथान�ुमता�सरत े।यद�ुचतम� भव�यरुर�कु�ताद�ुतापमपाकु�तेजय जय ह ेम�हषासरुम�द��न र�यकप�द��न शलैसतु े॥२१ ॥Ayi Mayi Diina Dayaalu-Tayaa Krpaya-Iva Tvayaa

Bhavitavyam-UmeAyi Jagato Jananii Krpayaasi Yathaasi Tathanu-mita-Asira-Te

|Yad-Ucitam-Atra Bhavatyurarii-Kurutaa-Duru-Taapam-

ApaakuruteJaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-

Sute || 21 ||

Meaning:21.1: (Salutations to the Divine Mother) You Must BestowYour Grace on Me, O Mother Uma, Who is Compassionate to

the Miserable.21.2: O Mother of the Universe; Just as Your Grace isShowered (on the Devotees), In the Same Manner are Your

Arrows Scattered (on the Enemies).21.3 Please do Whatever is Appropriate at this time, OWorshipful Mother, to Remove My Sorrows and Afflictions

which has become Difficult for me to bear.21.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the DemonMahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the


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