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 Pheli 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 Lalt 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 Suhavey, Daras Karat Jan Ati Sukh Pavey |
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 world's 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 Dhyayen |
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, Hirnakush 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 Samahin |
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, youa re 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 enemy's 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. |
Shumbh Nishumbh 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 Sahaya Matu 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. |
Dhyave Tumhen Jo Nar Man Lai, Janam-maran Tako Chhuti 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 can't establish communication with God. |
Shankar Aacharaj Tap Keenhon, Kam Krodha Jeet Sab Leenhon |
Shankaracharya had performed once a special penance caled 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 Ko Maram No Payo, Shakti Gayi Tab Man Pachitayo |
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 borture me. All sort of passions and lust torment my beart ever. |
Shatru Nash Keeje Maharani ,Sumiron Ekachita Tumhen Bhavani |
O merciful Mother! Show me your favour and make me feel happy by bestowing me with all sorts of riches and powers. |
Karo Kripa Hey Matu Dayala ,Riddhi-Siddhi De |
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! |