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Mahishasura Mardini Stotra महिषासुर मर्दिनि स्तोत्रम्

Devi durga Mahishasur mardini

Mahishasura Mardini Stotra in Hindi

महिषासुरमर्दिनि   स्तोत्रम्

अयि गिरिनन्दिनि नन्दितमेदिनि विश्वविनोदिनि नन्दिनुते

गिरिवरविन्ध्यशिरोऽधिनिवासिनि विष्णुविलासिनि जिष्णुनुते ।

भगवति हे शितिकण्ठकुटुम्बिनि भूरिकुटुम्बिनि भूरिकृते

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १ ॥

 सुरवरवर्षिणि दुर्धरधर्षिणि दुर्मुखमर्षिणि हर्षरते

त्रिभुवनपोषिणि शङ्करतोषिणि किल्बिषमोषिणि घोषरते

दनुजनिरोषिणि दितिसुतरोषिणि दुर्मदशोषिणि सिन्धुसुते

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ २ ॥

 अयि जगदम्ब मदम्ब कदम्ब वनप्रियवासिनि हासरते

शिखरि शिरोमणि तुङ्गहिमलय शृङ्गनिजालय मध्यगते ।

मधुमधुरे मधुकैटभगञ्जिनि कैटभभञ्जिनि रासरते

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ३ ॥

 अयि शतखण्ड विखण्डितरुण्ड वितुण्डितशुण्द गजाधिपते

रिपुगजगण्ड विदारणचण्ड पराक्रमशुण्ड मृगाधिपते ।

निजभुजदण्ड निपातितखण्ड विपातितमुण्ड भटाधिपते

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ४ ॥

 अयि रणदुर्मद शत्रुवधोदित दुर्धरनिर्जर शक्तिभृते

चतुरविचार धुरीणमहाशिव दूतकृत प्रमथाधिपते ।

दुरितदुरीह दुराशयदुर्मति दानवदुत कृतान्तमते

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ५ ॥

 अयि शरणागत वैरिवधुवर वीरवराभय दायकरे

त्रिभुवनमस्तक शुलविरोधि शिरोऽधिकृतामल शुलकरे ।

दुमिदुमितामर धुन्दुभिनादमहोमुखरीकृत दिङ्मकरे

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ६ ॥

 अयि निजहुङ्कृति मात्रनिराकृत धूम्रविलोचन धूम्रशते

समरविशोषित शोणितबीज समुद्भवशोणित बीजलते ।

शिवशिवशुम्भ निशुम्भमहाहव तर्पितभूत पिशाचरते

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ७ ॥

 धनुरनुषङ्ग रणक्षणसङ्ग परिस्फुरदङ्ग नटत्कटके

कनकपिशङ्ग पृषत्कनिषङ्ग रसद्भटशृङ्ग हताबटुके ।

कृतचतुरङ्ग बलक्षितिरङ्ग घटद्बहुरङ्ग रटद्बटुके

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ८ ॥

 सुरललना ततथेयि तथेयि कृताभिनयोदर नृत्यरते

कृत कुकुथः कुकुथो गडदादिकताल कुतूहल गानरते ।

धुधुकुट धुक्कुट धिंधिमित ध्वनि धीर मृदंग निनादरते

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ९ ॥

 जय जय जप्य जयेजयशब्द परस्तुति तत्परविश्वनुते

झणझणझिञ्झिमि झिङ्कृत नूपुरशिञ्जितमोहित भूतपते ।

नटित नटार्ध नटी नट नायक नाटितनाट्य सुगानरते

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १० ॥

 अयि सुमनःसुमनःसुमनः सुमनःसुमनोहरकान्तियुते

श्रितरजनी रजनीरजनी रजनीरजनी करवक्त्रवृते ।

सुनयनविभ्रमर भ्रमरभ्रमर भ्रमरभ्रमराधिपते

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ११ ॥

 सहितमहाहव मल्लमतल्लिक मल्लितरल्लक मल्लरते

विरचितवल्लिक पल्लिकमल्लिक झिल्लिकभिल्लिक वर्गवृते ।

शितकृतफुल्ल समुल्लसितारुण तल्लजपल्लव सल्ललिते

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १२ ॥

 अविरलगण्ड गलन्मदमेदुर मत्तमतङ्ग जराजपते

त्रिभुवनभुषण भूतकलानिधि रूपपयोनिधि राजसुते ।

अयि सुदतीजन लालसमानस मोहन मन्मथराजसुते

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १३ ॥

 कमलदलामल कोमलकान्ति कलाकलितामल भाललते

सकलविलास कलानिलयक्रम केलिचलत्कल हंसकुले ।

अलिकुलसङ्कुल कुवलयमण्डल मौलिमिलद्बकुलालिकुले

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १४ ॥

 करमुरलीरव वीजितकूजित लज्जितकोकिल मञ्जुमते

मिलितपुलिन्द मनोहरगुञ्जित रञ्जितशैल निकुञ्जगते ।

निजगणभूत महाशबरीगण सद्गुणसम्भृत केलितले

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १५ ॥

 कटितटपीत दुकूलविचित्र मयुखतिरस्कृत चन्द्ररुचे

प्रणतसुरासुर मौलिमणिस्फुर दंशुलसन्नख चन्द्ररुचे

जितकनकाचल मौलिमदोर्जित निर्भरकुञ्जर कुम्भकुचे

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १६ ॥

 विजितसहस्रकरैक सहस्रकरैक सहस्रकरैकनुते

कृतसुरतारक सङ्गरतारक सङ्गरतारक सूनुसुते ।

सुरथसमाधि समानसमाधि समाधिसमाधि सुजातरते ।

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १७ ॥

 दकमलं करुणानिलये वरिवस्यति योऽनुदिनं सुशिवे

अयि कमले कमलानिलये कमलानिलयः स कथं न भवेत् ।

तव पदमेव परम्पदमित्यनुशीलयतो मम किं न शिवे

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १८ ॥

 कनकलसत्कलसिन्धुजलैरनुषिञ्चति तेगुणरङ्गभुवम्

भजति स किं न शचीकुचकुम्भतटीपरिरम्भसुखानुभवम् ।

तव चरणं शरणं करवाणि नतामरवाणि निवासि शिवम्

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १९ ॥

 तव विमलेन्दुकुलं वदनेन्दुमलं सकलं ननु कूलयते

किमु पुरुहूतपुरीन्दु मुखी सुमुखीभिरसौ विमुखीक्रियते ।

मम तु मतं शिवनामधने भवती कृपया किमुत क्रियते

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ २० ॥

 अयि मयि दीन दयालुतया कृपयैव त्वया भवितव्यमुमे

अयि जगतो जननी कृपयासि यथासि तथानुमितासिरते ।

यदुचितमत्र भवत्युररीकुरुतादुरुतापमपाकुरुते

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ २१ ॥ 

According to Hindu Mythology chanting of Mahishasura Mardini strotra regularly is the most powerful way to please Goddess Mahishasura Mardini  and get her blessing.

How to chant Mahishasura Mardini strotra

To get the best result you should chant Mahishasura Mardini strotra early morning after taking bath and in front of Goddess Mahishasura MardiniIdol or picture. You should first understand the Mahishasura Mardini strotra meaning in hindi to maximize its effect.

Benefits of Mahishasura Mardini strotra

Regular chanting of Mahishasura Mardini strotra gives peace of mind and keeps away all the evil from your life and makes you healthy, wealthy and prosperous.

Aigiri Nandini lyrics

Ayi giri nandini, nandhitha medhini, Viswa vinodhini nandanuthe, Girivara vindhya sirodhi nivasini, Vishnu Vilasini Jishnu nuthe, Bhagawathi hey sithi kanda kudumbini, Bhoori kudumbini bhoori kruthe, Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini, Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe--- 1

Suravara varshini, durdara darshini, Durmukhamarshani, harsha rathe, Tribhuvana poshini, Sankara thoshini, Kilbisisha moshini, ghosha rathe, Danuja niroshini, Dithisutha roshini, Durmatha soshini, Sindhu suthe, Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini, Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe--- 2 

Ayi Jagadambha Madambha, Kadambha, Vana priya vasini, Hasarathe, Shikhari siromani, thunga Himalaya, Srunga nijalaya, madhyagathe, Madhu Madure, Mdhukaitabha banjini, Kaitabha banjini, rasa rathe, Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini, Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe--- 3 

Ayi satha kanda, vikanditha runda, Vithunditha shunda, Gajathipathe, Ripu Gaja ganda, Vidhaarana chanda, Paraakrama shunda, mrugathipathe, Nija bhuja danda nipaathitha khanda, Vipaathitha munda, bhatathipathe, Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini, Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe--- 4 

Ayi rana durmathaShathru vadhothitha, Durdhara nirjjara, shakthi bruthe, Chathura vicharadureena maha shiva, Duthatkrutha pramadhipathe, Duritha Dureeha, dhurasaya durmathi, Dhanava dhutha kruithaanthamathe, Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini, Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe--- 5 

Ayi saranagatha vairi vadhuvara, Veera varaa bhaya dhayakare, Tribhuvana masthaka soola virodhi, Sirodhi krithamala shoolakare, Dimidmi thaamara dundubinadha mahaa Mukharikruthatigmakare, Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini, Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe--- 6 

Ayi nija huum kruthimathra niraakrutha, Dhoomra vilochana Dhoomra sathe, Samara vishoshitha sonitha bheeja, Samudhbhava sonitha bheejalathe, Shiva shiva shumbha nishumbhamaha hava, Tarpitha bhootha pisacha rathe, Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini, Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe--- 7 

Dhanu ranushanga rana kshana sanga, Parisphuradanga natath katake, Kanaka pishanga brushathka nishanga, Rasadbhata shrunga hatavatuke, Kritha chaturanga bala kshithirangakadath, Bahuranga ratadhpatuke, Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini, Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe--- 8 

Sura Lalanata Tatheyi Tatheyi Tathabhi Nayottama Nrtya Rate Hasa Vilasa Hulasa Mayi Prana Tartaja Nemita Prema Bhare Dhimi Kita Dhikkata Dhikkata Dhimi Dhvani Ghora Mrdanga Ninada Late Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini, Ramyaka Pardini Shaila Suthe--- 9 

Jaya Jaya hey japya jayejaya shabda, Parastuti tatpara vishvanute, Bhana Bhanabhinjimi bhingrutha noopura, Sinjitha mohitha bhootha pathe, Nadintha nataartha nadi nada nayaka, Naditha natya sugaanarathe, Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini, Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe--- 10 

Ayi sumana sumana, Sumana sumanohara kanthiyuthe, Sritha rajani rajani rajani, Rajaneekaravakthra vruthe, Sunayana vibhramarabhrama, Bhramarabrahmaradhipadhe, Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini, Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe--- 11 

Sahitha maha hava mallama hallika, Mallitharallaka mallarathe, Virachithavallika pallika mallika billika, Bhillika varga Vruthe, Sithakruthapulli samulla sitharuna, Thallaja pallava sallalithe, Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini, Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe--- 12 

Avirala ganda kalatha mada medura, Matha matanga rajapathe, Tribhuvana bhooshana bhootha kalanidhi, Roopa payonidhi raja suthe, Ayi suda thijjana lalasa manasa, Mohana manmatha raja suthe, Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini, Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe--- 13 

Kamala dalaamala komala kanthi, Kala kalithaamala bala lathe, Sakala vilasa Kala nilayakrama, Keli chalathkala hamsa kule, Alikula sankula kuvalaya mandala, Mauli miladh bhakulalikule, Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini, Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe--- 14 

Kara murali rava veejitha koojitha, Lajjitha kokila manjumathe, Militha pulinda manohara kunchitha, Ranchitha shaila nikunjakathe, Nija guna bhootha maha sabari gana, Sathguna sambrutha kelithale, Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini, Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe--- 15 

Kati thata peetha dukoola vichithra, Mayuka thiraskrutha Chandra ruche, Pranatha suraasura mouli mani sphura, Damsula sannka Chandra ruche, Jitha kanakachala maulipadorjitha, Nirbhara kunjara kumbhakuche, Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini, Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe--- 16 

Vijitha sahasra karaika sahasrakaraika, Sarakaraika nuthe, Krutha sutha tharaka sangaratharaka, Sangaratharaka soonu suthe, Suratha Samadhi samana Samadhi, Samadhi Samadhi sujatharathe, Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini, Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe---. 17 

Padakamalam karuna nilaye varivasyathi, yo anudhinam sa shive, Ayi kamale kamala nilaye kamala nilaya Sa katham na bhaveth, Thava padameva param ithi Anusheelayatho mama kim na shive, Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini, Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe---. 18 

Kanakala sathkala sindhu jalairanu Sinjinuthe guna ranga bhuvam, Bhajathi sa kim na Shachi kucha kumbha Thati pari rambha sukhanubhavam, Thava charanam saranam kara vani Nataamaravaaninivasi shivam, Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini, Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe--- 19 

Thava Vimalendu kulam vadnedumalam Sakalayananu kulayathe, Kimu puruhootha pureendu mukhi Sumukhibhee rasou vimukhi kriyathe, Mama thu matham shivanama dhane Bhavathi krupaya kimu na kriyathe, Jaya Jaya hey Mahishasura mardini, Ramya kapardini, shaila Suthe---. 20 

Ayi mai deena dayalu thaya krupayaiva Thvaya bhavthavyam ume, Ayi jagatho janani kripayaa asi thatha anumithasi rathe Na yaduchitham atra bhavathvya rari kurutha, durutha pamapakarute Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini, Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe--- 21

महिषासुरमर्दिनि (Mahissaasura-Mardini): Destroyer of the Demon King Mahishasura

महिषासुर (Mahissaasura) = The demon king Mahishasura, who took the form of a buffalo

महिष (Mahissa) = Buffalo

आसुर (Aasura) = Demon

मर्दन (Mardana) = Crushing, Destroying

Destroyer of demon Mahishasura:

Devi Mahatmyam ch 2 - ch 3 gives the account of the Devi vanquishing demon Mahishasura. The Devi manifested from the combined powers of the Trinity (Brahma - Vishnu - Shiva) and the devas and challenged Mahishasura for a battle. She first destroyed the armies of Mahishasura and then Mahishasura himself in that great battle.Home > Stotras > Durga > Mahishasura Mardini Stotram

Mahishasura Mardini Stotram - In sanskrit with meaning

- composition attributed to Sri Ramakrishna Kavi as well as Sri Adi Shankaracharya

महिषासुरमर्दिनि स्तोत्रम् : अयि गिरिनन्दिनि नन्दितमेदिनि

Mahishasura Mardini Stotram: Ayi Girinandini Nanditamedini

Devi Durga

1. Maa Durga - The Daughter of the Mountain and Joy of the World

अयि गिरिनन्दिनि नन्दितमेदिनि विश्वविनोदिनि नन्दिनुते

गिरिवरविन्ध्यशिरोऽधिनिवासिनि विष्णुविलासिनि जिष्णुनुते ।

भगवति हे शितिकण्ठकुटुम्बिनि भूरिकुटुम्बिनि भूरिकृते

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १ ॥

Ayi Giri-Nandini Nandita-Medini Vishva-Vinodini Nandi-Nute

Giri-Vara-Vindhya-Shiro-[A]dhi-Nivaasini Vissnnu-Vilaasini Jissnnu-Nute |

Bhagavati He Shiti-Kannttha-Kuttumbini Bhuri-Kuttumbini Bhuri-Krte

Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 1 ||

Meaning:

(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious Feet)

1.1: Salutations to You O Divine Mother, I Invoke You; Who is the Daughter of the Mountain; By Whose presence the whole World is filled with Joy; For Whom the whole World is a Divine Play and Who is Praised by Nandi,

1.2: (I Invoke You O Devi) Who Dwell on the Summit of the Vindhyas, the Best of the Mountains; Who give Joy to Lord Vishnu (as His sister) and Who is Praised by Lord Indra,

1.3: O Goddess Bhagavati, Who is the Consort of the One with Blue Throat (Lord Shiva); Who has Many Many Relations in this World (being the Cosmic Mother) and Who has Created Abundance (in Creation),

1.4: Victory to You, Victory to You, (I take Refuge in Your Auspicious Feet) O the Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura; (Victory to You) Who Shine with Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.

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

सुरवरवर्षिणि दुर्धरधर्षिणि दुर्मुखमर्षिणि हर्षरते

त्रिभुवनपोषिणि शङ्करतोषिणि किल्बिषमोषिणि घोषरते

दनुजनिरोषिणि दितिसुतरोषिणि दुर्मदशोषिणि सिन्धुसुते

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ २ ॥

Sura-Vara-Varssinni Durdhara-Dharssinni Durmukha-Marssinni Harssa-Rate

Tribhuvana-Possinni Shangkara-Tossinni Kilbissa-Mossinni Ghossa-Rate

Danuja-Nirossinni Diti-Suta-Rossinni Durmada-Shossinni Sindhu-Sute

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

Meaning:

(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious Feet)

2.1: (Salutations to You O Divine Mother) I Invoke You; Who Shower Boons on the Devas; Who Overpowered Demon Durdhara (literally meaning Unrestrainable) and Endured Demon Durmukha (literally meaning Foul-Mouthed) and finally slayed him, and Who Delight in Her own Bliss,

2.2: (I Invoke You) Who Sustain and Nourish the Three-Worlds; Who Delight Lord Shankara by Removing the Sins (i.e. Sinful Demons) by Indulging in the Tumult of the Battle,

2.3: Who Quel the Wrath of the Danavas (Born from Danu) and is Angry with the Daityas (Son of Diti); Who Dry up the Foolish Pride of Demons; and Who is the Daughter of the Ocean (as Devi Lakshmi),

2.4: Victory to You, Victory to You, (I take Refuge in Your Auspicious Feet) O the Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura; (Victory to You) Who Shine with Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.

3. Maa Durga - Destroyer of the Demons Madhu and Kaitabha

अयि जगदम्ब मदम्ब कदम्ब वनप्रियवासिनि हासरते

शिखरि शिरोमणि तुङ्गहिमलय शृङ्गनिजालय मध्यगते ।

मधुमधुरे मधुकैटभगञ्जिनि कैटभभञ्जिनि रासरते

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ३ ॥

Ayi Jagad[t]-Amba Mad-Amba Kadamba Vana-Priya-Vaasini Haasa-Rate

Shikhari Shiro-Manni Tungga-Himalaya Shrngga-Nija-[Aa]laya Madhya-Gate |

Madhu-Madhure Madhu-Kaittabha-Gan.jini Kaittabha-Bhan.jini Raasa-Rate

Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 3 ||

Meaning:

(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious Feet)

3.1: Salutations to You O Divine Mother; I Invoke You; Who is the Mother of the Universe; Who is My Own Mother; Who Like to Live in the Forest of Kadamba Trees (Kadamba) and Delight in Laughter and Mirth,

3.2: (I Invoke You) Who Abide in the Middle of the Crest-Jewel of the Peaks of Lofty Himalayas,

3.3: Who is as Sweet as Honey; Who Subdued the Pride of the Demons Madhu and Kaitabha and Destroyed the Demons (Madhu and) Kaitabha, Indulging in the Din and Uproar of the Great Battle,

3.4: Victory to You, Victory to You, (I take Refuge in Your Auspicious Feet) O the Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura; (Victory to You) Who Shine with Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.

4. Maa Durga - Destroyer of the Demons Chanda and Munda

अयि शतखण्ड विखण्डितरुण्ड वितुण्डितशुण्द गजाधिपते

रिपुगजगण्ड विदारणचण्ड पराक्रमशुण्ड मृगाधिपते ।

निजभुजदण्ड निपातितखण्ड विपातितमुण्ड भटाधिपते

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ४ ॥

Ayi Shata-Khanndda Vikhannddita-Runndda Vitunnddita-Shunnda Gaja-[A]dhipate

Ripu-Gaja-Ganndda Vidaaranna-Canndda Paraakrama-Shunndda Mrga-[A]dhipate |

Nija-Bhuja-Danndda Nipaatita-Khanndda Vipaatita-Munndda Bhatta-[A]dhipate

Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 4 ||

Meaning:

(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious Feet)

4.1: Salutations to You O Divine Mother; I Invoke You; Who is the Conquerer of the Enemy's Elephants; Who Cut off their Trunks and Heads, and the Headless Bodies into Hundred Pieces,

4.2: (I Invoke You) Whose Lion Fiercely Tear Asunder the Faces of the Powerful Elephants of the Enemies,

4.3: Who Felled the Heads of Demons (Chanda) and Munda with the Weapons in Her Arms and Conquered the (Enemy) Warriors,

4.4: Victory to You, Victory to You, (I take Refuge in Your Auspicious Feet) O the Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura; (Victory to You) Who Shine with Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.

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

अयि रणदुर्मद शत्रुवधोदित दुर्धरनिर्जर शक्तिभृते

चतुरविचार धुरीणमहाशिव दूतकृत प्रमथाधिपते ।

दुरितदुरीह दुराशयदुर्मति दानवदुत कृतान्तमते

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ५ ॥

Ayi Ranna-Durmada Shatru-Vadho[a-U]dita Durdhara-Nirjara Shakti-Bhrte

Catura-Vicaara Dhuriinna-Mahaashiva Duuta-Krta Pramatha-[A]dhipate |

Durita-Duriiha Duraashaya-Durmati Daanava-Duta Krtaanta-Mate

Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 5 ||

Meaning:

(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious Feet)

5.1: Salutations to You O Divine Mother; I Invoke You; Who Manifested to Destroy the Battle-Intoxicated Arrogant Demons and Who is the possessor of Unrestrainable and Imperishable Power,

5.2: (I Invoke You) Who made Lord Shiva Her Messenger, that Shiva Who is Distinguished by Cleverness in Deliberation and is the Lord of the Ghosts and Goblins,

5.3: Who is Honoured for Bringing an End (i.e. Rejecting) to the Proposal of the Evil-Minded and Ignorant Messenger of the Demon (Shumbha) (and hence bringing an end to the demons themselves),

5.4: Victory to You, Victory to You, (I take Refuge in Your Auspicious Feet) O the Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura; (Victory to You) Who Shine with Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.

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

अयि शरणागत वैरिवधुवर वीरवराभय दायकरे

त्रिभुवनमस्तक शुलविरोधि शिरोऽधिकृतामल शुलकरे ।

दुमिदुमितामर धुन्दुभिनादमहोमुखरीकृत दिङ्मकरे

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ६ ॥

Ayi Sharannaagata Vairi-Vadhuvara Viiravara-[A]bhaya Daaya-Kare

Tri-Bhuvana-Mastaka Shula-Virodhi Shiro-[A]dhikrta-[A]mala Shula-Kare |

Dumi-Dumi-Taamara Dhundubhi-Naadam-Aho-Mukhariikrta Dingma-Kare

Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 6 ||

Meaning:

(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious Feet)

6.1: Salutations to You O Divine Mother; I Invoke You; Who gave Abhaya to the Heroic Soldiers of the Enemy when their Good Wives took Her Refuge,

6.2: (I Invoke You) Whose Pure Trident in Hand Capture the Heads of the Heads (Rulers) of the Three Worlds who Oppose that Trident,

6.3: Whose Victory give rise to Dumi-Dumi Sound of Dundubhi Drum flowing incessantly like Water which fills All the Directions with Joy,

6.4: Victory to You, Victory to You, (I take Refuge in Your Auspicious Feet) O the Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura; (Victory to You) Who Shine with Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.

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

अयि निजहुङ्कृति मात्रनिराकृत धूम्रविलोचन धूम्रशते

समरविशोषित शोणितबीज समुद्भवशोणित बीजलते ।

शिवशिवशुम्भ निशुम्भमहाहव तर्पितभूत पिशाचरते

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ७ ॥

Ayi Nija-Hungkrti Maatra-Niraakrta Dhumravilocana Dhumra-Shate

Samara-Vishossita Shonnita-Biija Samudbhava-Shonnita Biija-Late |

Shiva-Shiva-Shumbha Nishumbha-Mahaahava Tarpita-Bhuta Pishaaca-Rate

Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 7 ||

Meaning:

(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious Feet)

7.1: Salutations to You O Divine Mother; I Invoke You; Who Reduced Demon Dhumralocana into Hundred Smoke Particles (i.e. Ashes) with a Mere Humkara,

7.2: (I Invoke You) Who Dried up the Strength of the original Demon Raktabija and Similar Raktabijas Produced from him like a Creeper Chain (from each drop of blood Seed ) during the Battle,

7.3: Whose Great Auspicious Sacrifice (resembling a Yagna) of Shumbha and Nishumbha satisfied the Ghosts and Fiends (attending Lord Shiva),

7.4: Victory to You, Victory to You, (I take Refuge in Your Auspicious Feet) O the Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura; (Victory to You) Who Shine with Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.

8. Maa Durga - Destroys the Chaturanga of the Enemy

धनुरनुषङ्ग रणक्षणसङ्ग परिस्फुरदङ्ग नटत्कटके

कनकपिशङ्ग पृषत्कनिषङ्ग रसद्भटशृङ्ग हताबटुके ।

कृतचतुरङ्ग बलक्षितिरङ्ग घटद्बहुरङ्ग रटद्बटुके

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ८ ॥

Dhanur-Anussangga Ranna-Kssanna-Sangga Parisphurad-Angga Nattat-Kattake

Kanaka-Pishangga Prssatka-Nissangga Rasad-Bhatta-Shrngga Hataa-Battuke |

Krta-Caturangga Bala-Kssiti-Rangga Ghattad-Bahu-Rangga Rattad-Battuke

Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 8 ||

Meaning:

(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious Feet)

8.1: (Salutations to You O Divine Mother) I Invoke You; Whose Bracelet Dances on Her Shining Arms Following the Movements of Her Bow during Each Instant of the Battle,

8.2: (I Invoke You) Whose Golden Arrows become Reddish (with blood) when they Cling to the Stupid Enemies and Slay them inspite of their Howls and Screams at the Top of their Voice (displaying vain pride),

8.3: Who Turn the Four-Fold Array (Caturanga) of Enemies surrounding from all sides, and consisting of Many Heads of Various Colours who Stupidly Howl and Scream (displaying their vain pride), INTO a Play of Decreasing Strength (of the Caturanga),

8.4: Victory to You, Victory to You, (I take Refuge in Your Auspicious Feet) O the Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura; (Victory to You) Who Shine with Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.

9. Maa Durga - Whose Battle expresses as Celestial Dance

सुरललना ततथेयि तथेयि कृताभिनयोदर नृत्यरते

कृत कुकुथः कुकुथो गडदादिकताल कुतूहल गानरते ।

धुधुकुट धुक्कुट धिंधिमित ध्वनि धीर मृदंग निनादरते

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ९ ॥

Sura-Lalanaa Tatatheyi Tatheyi Krta-Abhinayo-[U]dara Nrtya-Rate

Krta Kukuthah Kukutho Gaddadaadika-Taala Kutuuhala Gaana-Rate |

Dhudhukutta Dhukkutta Dhimdhimita Dhvani Dhiira Mrdamga Ninaada-Rate

Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 9 ||

Meaning:

(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious Feet)

9.1: (Salutations to You O Divine Mother) I Invoke You; Following the Rhythm of Whose Great Battle the Celestial Dancers Dance the rhythm of Ta-Tha-Theyi, Ta-Theyi, expressing the sentiment of the battle with their Dramatic Acts,

9.2: (I Invoke You) Following the Rhythm of Whose Great Battle the Celestial Musicians Create Music capturing the Tense Eagerness of the battle with the Talas (musical beats) like Ku-Kutha, Ku-Kutha, Ga-Da-Dha, Ga-Da-Dha,

9.3: Following the Rhythm of Whose Great Battle a Steady Deep Sound of Dhu-Dhu-Kuta, Dhu-Kuta, Dhim-Dhimi is played in the background from the Mridangam (a musical drum),

9.4: Victory to You, Victory to You, (I take Refuge in Your Auspicious Feet) O the Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura; (Victory to You) Who Shine with Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.

10. Maa Durga - Occupies Half of the Body of Lord Shiva

जय जय जप्य जयेजयशब्द परस्तुति तत्परविश्वनुते

झणझणझिञ्झिमि झिङ्कृत नूपुरशिञ्जितमोहित भूतपते ।

नटित नटार्ध नटी नट नायक नाटितनाट्य सुगानरते

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १० ॥

Jaya Jaya Japya Jaye-Jaya-Shabda Para-Stuti Tat-Para-Vishva-Nute

Jhanna-Jhanna-Jhin.jhimi Jhingkrta Nuupura-Shin.jita-Mohita Bhuuta-Pate |

Nattita Nattaardha Nattii Natta Naayaka Naattita-Naattya Su-Gaana-Rate

Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 10 ||

Meaning:

(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious Feet)

10.1: (Salutations to You O Divine Mother) I Invoke You; Who is Praised by the Whole World; For Whom they Mutter Victory Prayers before the Battle, Shout Victory Shouts after the Battle, which is then Followed by Singing Her Stuthis (Eulogy),

10.2: (I Invoke You) Whose Anklets Jingling with the Jhana-Jhana Sound Captivate Lord Shiva, the Lord of the Ghosts and Goblins,

10.3: Who Dance as Half of the Body of Lord Shiva, where the Male and the Female Dancers (having a single body) is the Hero of the Cosmic Play which is taking place along with the Beautiful Song (of the Divine Sound of Nada),

10.4: Victory to You, Victory to You, (I take Refuge in Your Auspicious Feet) O the Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura; (Victory to You) Who Shine with Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.

11. Maa Durga - Union of Beautiful Mind and Charming Appearance

अयि सुमनःसुमनःसुमनः सुमनःसुमनोहरकान्तियुते

श्रितरजनी रजनीरजनी रजनीरजनी करवक्त्रवृते ।

सुनयनविभ्रमर भ्रमरभ्रमर भ्रमरभ्रमराधिपते

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ११ ॥

Ayi Sumanah-Sumanah-Sumanah Sumanah-Sumanohara-Kaanti-Yute

Shrita-Rajanii Rajanii-Rajanii Rajanii-Rajanii Kara-Vaktra-Vrte |

Sunayana-Vi-Bhramara Bhramara-Bhramara Bhramara-Bhramara-[A]dhipate

Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 11 ||

Meaning:

(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious Feet)

11.1: Salutations to You O Divine Mother; I Invoke You; Whose Beautiful Mind is United with a Charming Appearance,

11.2: (I Invoke You) Whose Beautiful Face makes Subserviant the Beauty of the Moon Light of Night by Hiding them with Its Own Beauty,

11.3: Whose Beautiful Eyes Conquer the Beauty of the Bees by Its Own Beauty,

11.4: Victory to You, Victory to You, (I take Refuge in Your Auspicious Feet) O the Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura; (Victory to You) Who Shine with Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.

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

सहितमहाहव मल्लमतल्लिक मल्लितरल्लक मल्लरते

विरचितवल्लिक पल्लिकमल्लिक झिल्लिकभिल्लिक वर्गवृते ।

शितकृतफुल्ल समुल्लसितारुण तल्लजपल्लव सल्ललिते

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १२ ॥

Sahita-Mahaahava Mallama-Tallika Malli-Tarallaka Malla-Rate

Viracita-Vallika Pallika-Mallika Jhillika-Bhillika Varga-Vrte |

Shita-Krta-Phulla Samullasita-[A]runna Tallaja-Pallava Sal-Lalite

Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 12 ||

Meaning:

(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious Feet)

12.1: (Salutations to You O Divine Mother) I Invoke You; Who is Accompanied in the Great Battle against Excellent Wrestlers (Fighters) by Girls who appear Tender like Jasmine Fighting against the Enemies,

12.2: (I Invoke You) Whose Accompaniments are Composed of Girls from the Bheel Tribe who are Tender like Creepers of Jasmine and buzz like Swarms of Bees,

12.3: Whose Face Play a Smile Created by Joy which appear like Dawn Shining forth with Red Colour and Blossoming the Excellent Buds of Flowers,

12.4: Victory to You, Victory to You, (I take Refuge in Your Auspicious Feet) O the Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura; (Victory to You) Who Shine with Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.

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

अविरलगण्ड गलन्मदमेदुर मत्तमतङ्ग जराजपते

त्रिभुवनभुषण भूतकलानिधि रूपपयोनिधि राजसुते ।

अयि सुदतीजन लालसमानस मोहन मन्मथराजसुते

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १३ ॥

Avirala-Ganndda Galan-Mada-Medura Matta-Matangga ja-Raaja-Pate

Tri-Bhuvana-Bhussanna Bhuuta-Kalaanidhi Ruupa-Payo-Nidhi Raaja-Sute |

Ayi Sudatii-Jana Laalasa-Maanasa Mohana Manmatha-Raaja-Sute

Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 13 ||

Meaning:

(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious Feet)

13.1: (Salutations to You O Divine Mother) I Invoke You; Who is like a Royal Intoxicated Elephant from whose Cheeks the Thick Mada (Intoxicant) Oozes out and Falls Incessantly (in the form of Arts, Beauty and Power),

13.2: (I Invoke You) Who is the Daughter of the King and from Whom comes the Treasures of Arts, Beauty and Power which are Ornaments 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 for Women with Beautiful Smile,

13.4: Victory to You, Victory to You, (I take Refuge in Your Auspicious Feet) O the Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura; (Victory to You) Who Shine with Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.

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

कमलदलामल कोमलकान्ति कलाकलितामल भाललते

सकलविलास कलानिलयक्रम केलिचलत्कल हंसकुले ।

अलिकुलसङ्कुल कुवलयमण्डल मौलिमिलद्बकुलालिकुले

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १४ ॥

Kamala-Dala-[A]mala Komala-Kaanti Kalaa-Kalita-[A]mala Bhaalalate

Sakala-Vilaasa Kalaa-Nilaya-Krama Keli-Calat-Kala Hamsa-Kule |

Alikula-Sangkula Kuvalaya-Mannddala Mouli-Milad-Bakula-Ali-Kule

Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 14 ||

Meaning:

(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious Feet)

14.1: (Salutations to You O Divine Mother) I Invoke You; On Whose Stainless, Shining Forehead is Artistically Curved the Tender Beauty of a Spotless, Shining Lotus Petal,

14.2: (I Invoke You) Whose Movement resemble the Playful, Soft Movements of a Flock of Swans from Which All Schools of Arts are Manifested in Succession,

14.3: Whose Ornamented and Braided Hair Combines the Beauty and Sweetness of the Blue Water Lily crowded by Swarm of Bees AND the Bakula Flower infested with a Swarm of Bees,

14.4: Victory to You, Victory to You, (I take Refuge in Your Auspicious Feet) O the Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura; (Victory to You) Who Shine with Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.

15. Maa Durga - Whose Voice is Sweeter than Flute and Cuckoo

करमुरलीरव वीजितकूजित लज्जितकोकिल मञ्जुमते

मिलितपुलिन्द मनोहरगुञ्जित रञ्जितशैल निकुञ्जगते ।

निजगणभूत महाशबरीगण सद्गुणसम्भृत केलितले

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १५ ॥

Kara-Muralii-Rava Viijita-Kuujita Lajjita-Kokila Man.ju-Mate

Milita-Pulinda Manohara-Gun.jita Ran.jita-Shaila Nikun.ja-Gate |

Nija-Ganna-Bhuuta Mahaa-Shabarii-Ganna Sad-Gunna-Sambhrta Keli-Tale

Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 15 ||

Meaning:

(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious Feet)

15.1: (Salutations to You O Divine Mother) I Invoke You; Who make the Sound of Flute in Hand appear Wet and Monotonous; Who put the Cuckoo to Shame by the Beauty (of Her Voice),

15.2: (I Invoke You) Who Hum Heart-Stealing Songs along with the Girls of the Pulinda Tribe while Walking in the Brightly Coloured (due to blooming flowers) Grooves of the Mountains,

15.3: Who Play with the Tribal Women of Her Group who are filled with Good Virtues,

15.4: Victory to You, Victory to You, (I take Refuge in Your Auspicious Feet) O the Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura; (Victory to You) Who Shine with Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.

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

कटितटपीत दुकूलविचित्र मयुखतिरस्कृत चन्द्ररुचे

प्रणतसुरासुर मौलिमणिस्फुर दंशुलसन्नख चन्द्ररुचे

जितकनकाचल मौलिमदोर्जित निर्भरकुञ्जर कुम्भकुचे

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १६ ॥

Kattitatta-Piita Dukuula-Vicitra Mayukha-Tiraskrta Candra-Ruce

Prannata-Suraasura Mouli-Manni-Sphura d-Amshula-Sannakha Candra-Ruce

Jita-Kanaka-[A]cala Mouli-Mado[a-Uu]rjita Nirbhara-Kun.jara Kumbha-Kuce

Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 16 ||

Meaning:

(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious Feet)

16.1: (Salutations to You O Divine Mother) I Invoke You; Whose Waist is Soaked with Silk Clothes of Various Colours, the Lustre of Which Eclipses the Brightness of the Moon,

16.2: (I Invoke You) On Whose Toe-Nails Which Throb with the Radiance of Gems of Diadem and Spreads Its Brightness like Moon, Prostate the Devas and the Asuras,

16.3: Who Win over the Mighty Heads Swollen with Pride like Golden Mountain, with the Pre-eminence (of Power and Compassion) Abounding in Her Pitcher-Like Bosom,

16.4: Victory to You, Victory to You, (I take Refuge in Your Auspicious Feet) O the Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura; (Victory to You) Who Shine with Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.

17. Maa Durga - Who is Pleased with Devotional Contemplation of both: like Suratha as well as Samadhi

विजितसहस्रकरैक सहस्रकरैक सहस्रकरैकनुते

कृतसुरतारक सङ्गरतारक सङ्गरतारक सूनुसुते ।

सुरथसमाधि समानसमाधि समाधिसमाधि सुजातरते ।

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १७ ॥

Vijita-Sahasra-Karaika Sahasra-Karaika Sahasra-Karaika-Nute

Krta-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:

(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious Feet)

17.1: (Salutations to You O Divine Mother) I Invoke You; Who Conquer Thousands of Enemies who fight against Her with Thousands of Hands (by manifesting Her Own Thousand Hands); Who then Make Thousands of Hands (of Devotees) Praise Her,

17.2: (I Invoke You) Who Created the Rescuer of the Devas (Son Kartikeya) to Fight with Demon Tarkasura and then Urged Her Son for that Great Fight,

17.3: Who is Pleased with both: The Devotional Contemplation like King Suratha for Worldly Gains, and also the Excellent Devotional Contemplation like Merchant Samadhi for Spiritual Knowledge,

17.4: Victory to You, Victory to You, (I take Refuge in Your Auspicious Feet) O the Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura; (Victory to You) Who Shine with Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.

18. Maa Durga - An Abode of Devi Mahalakshmi

पदकमलं करुणानिलये वरिवस्यति योऽनुदिनं सुशिवे

अयि कमले कमलानिलये कमलानिलयः स कथं न भवेत् ।

तव पदमेव परम्पदमित्यनुशीलयतो मम किं न शिवे

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १८ ॥

Pada-Kamalam Karunnaa-Nilaye Varivasyati Yo-[A]nudinam Su-Shive

Ayi Kamale Kamalaa-Nilaye Kamalaa-Nilayah Sa Katham Na Bhavet |

Tava Padam-Eva Param-Padam-Ity-Anushiilayato Mama Kim Na Shive

Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 18 ||

Meaning:

(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious Feet)

18.1: (Salutations to You O Divine Mother) I Invoke You knowing that Whoever Serves Your Highly Auspicious Lotus Feet Everyday, Which is an Abode of Compassion, ...

18.2: (He Serves) That Lotus (Lotus Feet), Which is an Abode of Kamala (Goddess Mahalakshmi); (Therefore) Will He Not Himself Become an Abode of Kamala (i.e. filled with Purity and Prosperity)?

18.3: Your Feet Indeed is the Supreme Feet (i.e. Supreme Refuge); Therefore How can I Not Practise Devotion Towards them, O Auspicious Mother?

18.4: Victory to You, Victory to You, (I take Refuge in Your Auspicious Feet) O the Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura; (Victory to You) Who Shine with Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.

19. Maa Durga - An Abode of Devi Mahasaraswati

कनकलसत्कलसिन्धुजलैरनुषिञ्चति तेगुणरङ्गभुवम्

भजति स किं न शचीकुचकुम्भतटीपरिरम्भसुखानुभवम् ।

तव चरणं शरणं करवाणि नतामरवाणि निवासि शिवम्

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १९ ॥

Kanaka-Lasat-Kala-Sindhu-Jalair-Anussin.cati Te-Gunna-Rangga-Bhuvam

Bhajati Sa Kim Na Shacii-Kuca-Kumbha-Tattii-Parirambha-Sukha-[A]nubhavam |

Tava Carannam Sharannam Kara-Vaanni Nata-Amara-Vaanni Nivaasi Shivam

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

Meaning:

(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious Feet)

19.1: (Salutations to You O Divine Mother) I Invoke You knowing that when a Devotee Washes the Place where Your Attributes are Exhibited (i.e. Your Place of Worship) with Water from River which is Shining like Gold and Flowing Softly, ...

19.2: Will He not Feel the Joy of Your All-Embracing Grace contained in Your Pitcher-Like Bosom (i.e. Cosmic Heart)?

19.3: (Therefore) I Take Refuge at Your Feet, O Vani (Devi Mahasaraswati), and I Prostate before You, O Eternal Vani (Devi Mahasaraswati), in Whom Resides All Auspiciousness,

19.4: Victory to You, Victory to You, (I take Refuge in Your Auspicious Feet) O the Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura; (Victory to You) Who Shine with Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.

20. Maa Durga - Whose Pure Moon-Like Face Subdues our Impurities

तव विमलेन्दुकुलं वदनेन्दुमलं सकलं ननु कूलयते

किमु पुरुहूतपुरीन्दु मुखी सुमुखीभिरसौ विमुखीक्रियते ।

मम तु मतं शिवनामधने भवती कृपया किमुत क्रियते

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ २० ॥

Tava Vimale[a-I]ndu-Kulam Vadane[a-I]ndu-Malam Sakalam Nanu Kuula-Yate

Kimu Puruhuuta-Purii-Indu Mukhii Sumukhiibhir-Asou Vimukhii-Kriyate |

Mama Tu Matam Shiva-Naama-Dhane Bhavatii Krpayaa Kimuta Kriyate

Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 20 ||

Meaning:

(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious Feet)

20.1: (Salutations to You O Divine Mother) I Invoke You; Whose Moon-Like Face is the Abode of Spotless and Stainless Purity which Certainly Subdues All Impurities,

20.2: Otherwise, Why have my Mind Turned Away from the Moon-Faced Beautiful Ladies like those present in Indra's Castle?

20.3: According to my opinion; Without Your Grace, How is it possible to Discover the Treasure of Shiva's Name within us? (Therefore I continue to Invoke Your Grace),

20.4: Victory to You, Victory to You, (I take Refuge in Your Auspicious Feet) O the Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura; (Victory to You) Who Shine with Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.

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

अयि मयि दीन दयालुतया कृपयैव त्वया भवितव्यमुमे

अयि जगतो जननी कृपयासि यथासि तथानुमितासिरते ।

यदुचितमत्र भवत्युररीकुरुतादुरुतापमपाकुरुते

जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ २१ ॥

Ayi Mayi Diina Dayaalu-Tayaa Krpaya-Iva Tvayaa Bhavitavyam-Ume

Ayi Jagato Jananii Krpayaasi Yathaasi Tathanu-mita-Asira-Te |

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

Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 21 ||

Meaning:

(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious Feet)

21.1: (Salutations to You O Divine Mother) I Invoke You; You Must Bestow Your Grace on Me, O Mother Uma, Who is Compassionate to the Miserable,

21.2: (I Invoke You) O Mother of the Universe; Just as Your Grace is Showered (on the Devotees), In the Same Manner are Your Arrows Scattered (on the Enemies) (destroying their egos),

21.3 Please do Whatever is Appropriate at this time, O Worshipful Mother, to Remove the Sorrows and Afflictions (of the world) which has become Difficult for me to bear,

21.4: Victory to You, Victory to You, (I take Refuge in Your Auspicious Feet) O the Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura; (Victory to You) Who Shine with Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.

ॐ द्यौः शान्तिः अन्तरिक्षं शान्तिः पृथिवी शान्तिः

(Om Dyauh Shaantih Antarikssam Shaantih Prthivii Shaantih)

I meditate on the Peace which pervades the three divisions of the universe - Dyauh (Heaven), Antariksha (Intermediate Space) and Prthivi (Earth).

(Om Dyauha Shanti: Shanti Mantra from the Upanishad)

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