Shri Durga Chalisa

नमो नमो दुर्गे सुख करनी। नमो नमो अम्बे दुःख हरनी॥ निरंकार है ज्योति तुम्हारी। तिहूँ लोक फैली उजियारी॥

Namo namo Durge sukh karni, namo namo Ambe dukh harni, Nirankaar hai jyoti tumhaari, tihun lok phaili ujiyaari.

Salutations to Durga, giver of happiness; salutations to Ambe, remover of sorrow. Your light is formless, and its radiance fills the three worlds.

शशि ललाट मुख महाविशाला। नेत्र लाल भृकुटि विकराला॥ रूप मातु को अधिक सुहावे। दरश करत जन अति सुख पावे॥

Shashi lalaat mukh mahavishaala, netra laal bhrikuti vikraala, Roop maatu ko adhik suhaave, darash karat jan ati sukh paave.

The moon adorns your brow and your face is vast; your eyes are red and your brows fierce. The Mother's form is most beautiful, and those who behold it find great joy.

तुम संसार शक्ति लय कीना। पालन हेतु अन्न धन दीना॥ अन्नपूर्णा हुई जग पाला। तुम ही आदि सुन्दरी बाला॥

Tum sansaar shakti lay keena, paalan hetu ann dhan deena, Annapurna hui jag paala, tum hi aadi sundari baala.

You hold the power that dissolves the world, and you gave grain and wealth to sustain it. As Annapurna you nourish the world; you are the primordial, eternally young beauty.

प्रलयकाल सब नाशन हारी। तुम गौरी शिवशंकर प्यारी॥ शिव योगी तुम्हरे गुण गावें। ब्रह्मा विष्णु तुम्हें नित ध्यावें॥

Pralaykaal sab naashan haari, tum Gauri Shivshankar pyaari, Shiv yogi tumhre gun gaave, Brahma Vishnu tumhein nit dhyaave.

At the time of dissolution you destroy all; you are Gauri, beloved of Shiva. Shiva and the yogis sing your virtues, and Brahma and Vishnu meditate on you always.

रूप सरस्वती को तुम धारा। दे सुबुद्धि ऋषि मुनिन उबारा॥ धरयो रूप नरसिंह को अम्बा। परगट भई फाड़कर खम्बा॥

Roop Saraswati ko tum dhaara, de subuddhi rishi munin ubaara, Dharyo roop Narasimha ko Amba, pargat bhai phaadkar khamba.

Taking the form of Saraswati, you gave wisdom and uplifted the sages. O Amba, you took the form of Narasimha and appeared by bursting from the pillar.

रक्षा करि प्रह्लाद बचायो। हिरण्याक्ष को स्वर्ग पठायो॥ लक्ष्मी रूप धरो जग माहीं। श्री नारायण अंग समाहीं॥

Raksha kari Prahlaad bachaayo, Hiranyaksh ko swarg pathaayo, Lakshmi roop dharo jag maahin, Shri Narayan ang samaahin.

You protected and saved Prahlada and sent the demon to heaven. Taking the form of Lakshmi in the world, you dwell in the body of Shri Narayana.

क्षीरसिन्धु में करत विलासा। दयासिन्धु दीजै मन आसा॥ हिंगलाज में तुम्हीं भवानी। महिमा अमित न जात बखानी॥

Ksheersindhu mein karat vilaasa, dayasindhu deejai man aasa, Hinglaj mein tumhin Bhavani, mahima amit na jaat bakhaani.

You delight in the ocean of milk; ocean of mercy, fulfil the hopes of my heart. You are Bhavani at Hinglaj; your boundless glory cannot be described.

मातंगी अरु धूमावति माता। भुवनेश्वरी बगला सुख दाता॥ श्री भैरव तारा जग तारिणी। छिन्न भाल भव दुःख निवारिणी॥

Matangi aru Dhumavati Mata, Bhuvaneshwari Bagla sukh daata, Shri Bhairav Tara jag taarini, Chhinna bhaal bhav dukh nivaarini.

You are Matangi and Mother Dhumavati, Bhuvaneshwari and Bagalamukhi, givers of happiness. As Bhairavi and Tara you save the world, and as Chhinnamasta you end the sorrow of worldly life.

केहरि वाहन सोह भवानी। लांगुर वीर चलत अगवानी॥ कर में खप्पर खड्ग विराजै। जाको देख काल डर भाजै॥

Kehari vaahan soh Bhavani, Langur veer chalat agvaani, Kar mein khappar khadag viraajai, jaako dekh kaal dar bhaajai.

Bhavani is radiant on her lion, with the heroic Langur walking ahead. The skull-cup and sword shine in her hands; seeing them, even Death flees in fear.

सोहै अस्त्र और त्रिशूला। जाते उठत शत्रु हिय शूला॥ नगरकोट में तुम्हीं विराजत। तिहुँलोक में डंका बाजत॥

Sohai astra aur trishoola, jaate uthat shatru hiy shoola, Nagarkot mein tumhin viraajat, tihunlok mein danka baajat.

Your weapons and trident gleam, piercing the hearts of enemies with fear. You reside at Nagarkot, and your drum resounds in the three worlds.

शुम्भ निशुम्भ दानव तुम मारे। रक्तबीज शंखन संहारे॥ महिषासुर नृप अति अभिमानी। जेहि अघ भार मही अकुलानी॥

Shumbh Nishumbh daanav tum maare, Raktabeej shankhan sanhaare, Mahishasur nrip ati abhimaani, jehi agh bhaar mahi akulaani.

You slew the demons Shumbha and Nishumbha and destroyed countless Raktabijas. Mahishasura was a most arrogant king, and the earth groaned under the weight of his sins.

रूप कराल कालिका धारा। सेन सहित तुम तिहि संहारा॥ परी गाढ़ सन्तन पर जब जब। भई सहाय मातु तुम तब तब॥

Roop karaal Kaalika dhaara, sen sahit tum tihi sanhaara, Pari gaadh santan par jab jab, bhai sahaay maatu tum tab tab.

Taking the terrible form of Kali, you destroyed him with his whole army. Whenever hardship fell on the saints, O Mother, you came to their help.

अमरपुरी अरु बासव लोका। तब महिमा सब रहें अशोका॥ ज्वाला में है ज्योति तुम्हारी। तुम्हें सदा पूजें नर-नारी॥

Amarpuri aru Baasav loka, tab mahima sab rahein ashoka, Jwala mein hai jyoti tumhaari, tumhein sada poojein nar-naari.

By your glory the city of the immortals and Indra's realm remain free of sorrow. Your flame burns at Jwala (Jwalamukhi), and men and women worship you always.

प्रेम भक्ति से जो यश गावें। दुःख दारिद्र निकट नहिं आवें॥ ध्यावे तुम्हें जो नर मन लाई। जन्म-मरण ताकौ छुटि जाई॥

Prem bhakti se jo yash gaavein, dukh daaridra nikat nahin aavein, Dhyaave tumhein jo nar man laai, janm-maran taakau chhuti jaai.

Sorrow and poverty never come near those who sing your glory with loving devotion. Whoever meditates on you with a focused mind is freed from birth and death.

जोगी सुर मुनि कहत पुकारी। योग न हो बिन शक्ति तुम्हारी॥ शंकर आचारज तप कीनो। काम अरु क्रोध जीति सब लीनो॥

Jogi sur muni kahat pukaari, yog na ho bin shakti tumhaari, Shankar Aachaaraj tap keeno, kaam aru krodh jeeti sab leeno.

Yogis, gods and sages proclaim that no yoga is possible without your power. The teacher Shankara performed austerities and conquered desire and anger.

निशिदिन ध्यान धरो शंकर को। काहु काल नहिं सुमिरो तुमको॥ शक्ति रूप का मरम न पायो। शक्ति गई तब मन पछितायो॥

Nishidin dhyaan dharo Shankar ko, kaahu kaal nahin sumiro tumko, Shakti roop ka maram na paayo, shakti gai tab man pachhitaayo.

He meditated on Shiva day and night but never remembered you. He did not grasp the secret of Shakti; when his strength left him, he regretted it.

शरणागत हुई कीर्ति बखानी। जय जय जय जगदम्ब भवानी॥ भई प्रसन्न आदि जगदम्बा। दई शक्ति नहिं कीन विलम्बा॥

Sharnagat hui keerti bakhaani, jai jai jai Jagdamb Bhavani, Bhai prasann aadi Jagdamba, dai shakti nahin keen vilamba.

Taking refuge in you, he sang your praise: victory, victory to Jagadamba Bhavani! The primordial Mother was pleased and restored his strength without delay.

मोको मातु कष्ट अति घेरो। तुम बिन कौन हरै दुःख मेरो॥ आशा तृष्णा निपट सतावें। रिपु मूरख मोही डरपावे॥

Moko maatu kasht ati ghero, tum bin kaun harai dukh mero, Aasha trishna nipat sataavein, ripu moorakh mohi darpaave.

O Mother, great troubles surround me; who but you can take away my sorrow? Hopes and cravings torment me, and foolish enemies frighten me.

शत्रु नाश कीजै महारानी। सुमिरौं इकचित तुम्हें भवानी॥ करो कृपा हे मातु दयाला। ऋद्धि-सिद्धि दै करहु निहाला॥

Shatru naash keejai Maharani, sumiraun ikchit tumhein Bhavani, Karo kripa he maatu dayaala, riddhi-siddhi dai karahu nihaala.

Destroy my enemies, great Queen; I remember you, Bhavani, with a single mind. Be gracious, compassionate Mother, and bless me with prosperity and success.

जब लगि जिऊँ दया फल पाऊँ। तुम्हरो यश मैं सदा सुनाऊँ॥ श्री दुर्गा चालीसा जो कोई गावै। सब सुख भोग परमपद पावै॥

Jab lagi jiun daya phal paaun, tumhro yash main sada sunaaun, Shri Durga Chalisa jo koi gaavai, sab sukh bhog parampad paavai.

As long as I live, may I receive the fruit of your mercy and always sing your glory. Whoever sings this Durga Chalisa enjoys every happiness and attains the highest state.

देवीदास शरण निज जानी। करहु कृपा जगदम्ब भवानी॥ ॥ दोहा ॥ शरणागत रक्षा करे, भक्त रहे निःशंक। मैं आया तेरी शरण में, मातु लीजिये अंक॥

Devidas sharan nij jaani, karahu kripa Jagdamb Bhavani. || Doha || Sharnagat raksha kare, bhakt rahe nihshank, Main aaya teri sharan mein, maatu leejiye ank.

Knowing Devidas to be in your refuge, be gracious, Jagadamba Bhavani. You protect those who seek refuge, so your devotees live without fear; I have come to your shelter, Mother, take me in your lap.