Durga Mata Chalisa

Sri Durga Chalisa:

Doha:

या देवी सर्वभुतेषु मातृरूपेण संस्थिता ।

नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः ॥

Yaa Devii Sarvabhutessu Maatrruupenna Samsthitaa |
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah ||

Meaning: To that Devi, Who Abides in All Beings in the Form of Mother.Salutations to Her, Salutations to Her, Salutations to Her, Salutations again and again.

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नमो नमो दुर्गे सुख करनी ।
नमो नमो अम्बे दुःख हरनी ॥

Namo Namo Durge Sukha Karanii |
Namo Namo Ambe Duhkha Haranii ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga, You Bestow Happiness to all.I Salute You, O Mother Amba, You End all Miseries.

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निराकार है ज्योति तुम्हारी ।
तिहूं लोक फैली उजियारी ॥

Niraakaara Hai Jyoti Tumhaarii |
Tihun Lok Phail Ujiyaarii ||

Meaning: I Salute You, (O Mother Durga), Your Radiance is Limitless and You Illumine all the Three Worlds (Earth, Heaven And the World).

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शशि ललाट मुख महाविशाला ।
नेत्र लाल भृकुटी विकराला ॥

Shashi Lalaatta Mukha Mahaavishaalaa |
Netra Laala Bhrkuttii Vikaraalaa ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga, Your forehead is shining like the moon and your face is Very big and your eyes are red with a frightening frown.

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रूप मातु को अधिक सुहावे ।
दरश करत जन अति सुख पावे ॥

Ruupa Maatru Ko Adhik Suhaave |
Darasha Karata Jana Ati Sukh Paave ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga,  Your Look is Enchanting, The very sight of which gives joy to all.

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तुम संसार शक्ति लै कीना ।
पालन हेतु अन्न धन दीना ॥

Tum Samsaar Shakti Lai Kiinaa |
Paalan Hetu Anna Dhana Diinaa ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga, In You lie all the Powers of the World and You Nurture the World with Food and Wealth.

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अन्नपूर्णा हुई जग पाला ।
तुम ही आदि सुन्दरी बाला ॥

Annapuurnnaa Huii Jag Paalaa |
Tum Hii Aadi Sundarii Baalaa ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga You as Mother Annapoorna Nurture the whole World. and You are the Primordial Sundari Bala (form of a young girl of extreme beauty).

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प्रलयकाल सब नाशन हारी ।
तुम गौरी शिव शंकर प्यारी ॥

Pralayakaal Sab Naashana Haarii |
Tum Gaurii Shiv Shamkara Pyaarii ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga, You Destroy Everything at the time of Pralaya (the great Dissolution).You are Mother Gouri, the Beloved Consort of Lord Shankara.

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शिव योगी तुम्हरे गुण गावें ।
ब्रह्मा विष्णु तुम्हें नित ध्यावें ॥

Shiv Yogii Tumhare Gunn Gaave |
Brahmaa Vissnnu Tumhe Nit Dhyaave ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga, Your Praises are Sung by Lord Shiva and the
Yogis.And on You Brahma and Vishnu always Meditate.

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रुप सरस्वती को तुम धारा ।
दे सुबुद्धि ॠषि मुनिन उबारा ॥

Rup Sarasvatii Ko Tum Dhaaraa |
De Subuddhi Russi Munina Ubaaraa ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga,You Assume the Form of Mother Saraswati and Grant Wisdom to the Sages and thus ensure their Welfare.

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धरा रूप नरसिंह को अम्बा ।
प्रकट भई फाडकर खम्बा ॥

Dharaa Ruup Narasimha Ko Ambaa |
Prakatt Bhaii Phaaddakar Khambaa ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga, You Assumed the Form of Lord Narasimha and Appeared Breaking the Pillar (to save Prahlada).

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रक्षा करि प्रह्लाद बचायो ।
हिरण्याक्ष को स्वर्ग पठायो ॥

Rakssaa Kari Prahlaad Bachaayo |
Hirannyaakssa Ko Svarga Patthaayo ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga, You Saved Prahlada and Sent Hiranyakashyap to Heaven (as he was killed by You)

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लक्ष्मी रूप धरो जग माहीं ।
श्री नारायण अंग समाहीं ॥

Lakssmii Ruup Dharo Jag Maahii |
Shrii Naaraayann Anga Samaahii ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga, You Assumed the Form of Mother Lakshmi, and Repose by the Side of Shree Narayana.

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क्षीरसिन्धु में करत विलासा ।
दयासिन्धु दीजै मन आसा ॥

Khsiirasindhu Mei Karata Vilaasaa |
Dayaasindhu Diijai Mana Aasaa ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga,You Dwell in the Ocean of Milk (with Lord Vishnu),
and You are the Ocean of Compassion; Please Fulfill my Wishes.

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हिंगलाज में तुम्हीं भवानी ।
महिमा अमित न जात बखानी ॥

Himgalaaja Mei Tumhii Bhavaanii |
Mahimaa Amit Na Jaata Bakhaanii ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga, You are Mother Bhavani in Hingalaja,Your Glories are Limitless and cannot be Described.

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मातंगी धूमावति माता ।
भुवनेश्वरि बगला सुखदाता ॥

Maatamgii Dhuumaavati Maataa |
Bhuvaneshvari Bagalaa Sukhadaataa ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga,You are Matangi and Dhoomavati Mata, and You as Mother Bhuvaneshwari and Mother Bagalamukhi Bestow Happiness to all.

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श्री भैरव तारा जग तारिणि ।
छिन्न भाल भव दुःख निवारिणि ॥

Shrii Bhairava Taaraa Jag Taarinni |
Chinna Bhaala Bhava Duhkha Nivaarinni ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga, You are Mother Bhairavi and Tara Devi, the Redeemer of the World and You as Mother Chhinnamasta, Remove the Sorrows of the World.

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केहरि वाहन सोह भवानी ।
लांगुर वीर चलत अगवानी ॥

Kehari Vaahana Soha Bhavaanii |
Laangur Viira Calata Agavaanii ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga,  You Reposing Gracefully upon the Lion as Mother Bhavani,is welcome by the Brave Hanuman Moving Forward.

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कर में खप्पर खड्ग विराजे ।
जाको देख काल डर भागे ॥

Kara Mei Khappar Khaddga Viraaje |
Jaako Dekh Kaala Ddar Bhaage ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga,You Appear with Skull and Sword in Hands,Seeing Which even Time Flees in Panic.

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सोहे अस्त्र और त्रिशूला ।
जाते उठत शत्रु हिय शुला ॥

Sohe Astra Aur Trishuulaa |
Jaate Utthata Shatru Hiya Shulaa ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga, Seeing You, Well-Armed and with Trident in Hand,
The Heart of the Enemies Tremble with Fear.

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नगरकोट में तुम्हीं विराजत ।
तिहूं लोक में डंका बाजत ॥

Nagarakott Mei Tumhii Viraajat |
Tihuu Lok Mei Ddankaa Baajat ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga),You Repose in Nagarkot (Kangra) and make the Three Worlds Shudder with the Might of Your Glory.

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शुंभ निशुंभ दानव तुम मारे ।
रक्तबीज शंखन संहारे ॥

Shumbha Nishumbha Daanava Tum Maare |
Raktabiija Shamkhana Samhaare ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga,You Killed the Demons Shumbha and Nishumbha,
and also the Many Rakta Bija Demons.

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महिषासुर नृप अति अभिमानी ।
जेहि अघ भार मही अकुलानी ॥

Mahissaasura Nrpa Ati Abhimaanii |
Jehi Agha Bhaar Mahii Akulaanii ||

Meaning: Mahishasura the King was very Proud and Filled the Earth with the Weight of his Many Sins.

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रूप कराल कालिका धारा ।
सैन्य सहित तुम तिहि संहारा ॥

Ruup Karaala Kaalikaa Dhaaraa |
Sainya Sahit Tum Tihi Samhaaraa ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga,You Assumed the Ferocious Form of Mother Kali,
and Killed Him (Mahishasura) Along With his Army.

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परी गाढं संतन पर जब जब ।
भई सहाय मातु तुम तब तब ॥

Parii Gaaddh Santana Par Jab Jab |
Bhaii Sahaaya Maatu Tum Tab Tab ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga, Whenever the Saints were in Trouble,Mother, You came to their Rescue.

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अमरपूरी अरू बासव लोका ।
तब महिमा रहें अशोका ॥

Amarapuurii Aruu Baasava Lokaa |
Taba Mahimaa Rahei Ashokaa ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga, Amarpuri and other Lokas,Remain Sorrowless because of Your Grace.

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ज्वाला में है ज्योति तुम्हारी ।
तुम्हें सदा पूजें नर नारी ॥

Jvaalaa Mei Hai Jyoti Tumhaarii |
Tumhei Sadaa Puuje Nara Naarii ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga,Your Light resides in Jwalamukhi. All Men and Women Always Worship You.

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प्रेम भक्ति से जो यश गावे ।
दुःख दारिद्र निकट नहिं आवे ॥

Prem Bhakti Se Jo Yash Gaave |
Duhkha Daaridra Nikatta Nahi Aave ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga,Whoever Sing your Praises with Love and Devotion,Sorrow and Poverty will Not Come Near him..

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ध्यावे तुम्हें जो नर मन लाई ।
जन्म मरण ताको छुटि जाई ॥

Dhyaave Tumhe Jo Nara Mana Laaii |
Janma Marann Taako Chutti Jaaii ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga, Those who Meditate on You Deeply,Will be Freed from the cycles of Birth and Death.

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जोगी सुर मुनि कहत पुकारी ।
योग न हो बिन शक्ति तुम्हरी ॥

Jogii Sura Muni Kahata Pukaarii |
Yog Na Ho Bina Shakti Tumharii ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga,Yogis, Devas and Sages say that,Without your Power there cannot be Yoga (union with the Divine).

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शंकर आचारज तप कीनो ।
काम अरु क्रोध जीति सब लीनो ॥

Shankara Aacaaraj Tapa Kiino |
Kaama Aru Krodha Jiit Sab Liino ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga,Shankar Acharya did Penance,And Won over Desire and Anger.

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निशिदिन ध्यान धरो शंकर को ।
काहु काल नहीं सुमिरो तुमको ॥

Nishidin Dhyaana Dharo Shankara Ko |
Kaahu Kaala Nahii Sumiro Tumko ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga,He Always Meditated on Lord Shiva and Never Thought of You.

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शक्ति रूप को मरम न पायो ।
शक्ति गई तब मन पछतायो ॥

Shakti Ruupa Ko Marama Na Paayo |
Shakti Gaii Tab Mana Pachataayo ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga, He Did Not Realize the Glory of Shakti,When his Powers Waned, he started Repenting.

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शरणागत हुई कीर्ति बखानी ।
जय जय जय जगदंब भवानी ॥

Sharannaagata Huii Kiirti Bakhaanii |
Jaya Jaya Jaya Jagadamba Bhavaanii ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga,Then he sought Your Refuge and Sung Your Praises,Victory, Victory, Victory to Mother Bhavani, the Mother of the Universe.

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भई प्रसन्न आदि जगदम्बा ।
दई शक्ति नहिं कीन विलंबा ॥

Bhaii Prasanna Aadi Jagadambaa |
Daii Shakti Nahi Kiina Vilambaa ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga,This Pleased the Adi Jagadamba (Primeval Mother of the World) and She Gave back his Powers Without Delay.

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मोको मातु कष्ट अति घेरो ।
तुम बिन कौन हरै दुःख मेरो ॥

Moko Maatu Kasstta Ati Ghero |
Tum Bin Kaun Harai Duhkha Mero ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga, I am Surrounded by Grave Distress, O Mother,
Apart from You, Who can Remove my Sorrows?

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आशा तृष्णा निपट सतावें ।
मोह मदादिक सब विनशावें ॥

Aashaa Trssnnaa Nipatta Sataave |
Moha Madaadik Sab Vinashaavem ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga, Desires and Longings always Torture me, and Passions and Lust Torment me.

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शत्रु नाश कीजै महारानी ।
सुमिरौं इकचित तुम्हें भवानी ॥

Shatru Naasha Kiijai Mahaaraanii |
Sumirau Ikacita Tumhem Bhavaanii ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga,O Great Queen, please Destroy my Enemies,I Meditate on You with One-Pointed Devotion.

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करो कृपा हे मातु दयाला ।
ॠद्धि सिद्धि दे करहु निहाला ॥

Karo Krpaa He Maatu Dayaalaa |
Rrddhi Siddhi De Karahu Nihaalaa ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga, Bestow Your Grace on me, O Kind Mother and Give me (Spiritual) Wealth and Power.

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जब लगि जिऊं दया फल पाऊं ।
तुम्हरो यश मैं सदा सुनाऊं ॥

Jab Lagi Jiuum Dayaa Phala Paauum |
Tumharo Yasha Maim Sadaa Sunaauu ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga, As Long as I Live, may I be a Recipient of Your Mercy, and let me Always Sing Your Glories to Others.

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दुर्गा चालीसा जो नित गावै ।
सब सुख भोग परम पद पावै ॥

Durgaa Caaliisaa Jo Nit Gaavai |
Sab Sukh Bhoga Parama Pada Paavai ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga, Those who Sing the Durga Chalisa Everyday,
Will get Worldly Prosperity and finally Attain the Supreme Feet of the Mother.


Doha:

देवीदास शरण निज जानी ।
करहु कृपा जगदम्ब भवानी ॥

Deviidaasa Sharanna Nija Jaanii |
Karahu Krpaa Jagadamba Bhavaanii ||

Meaning: I Salute You, O Mother Durga, Knowing that Devidas has taken your Refuge,
Please Bestow your Grace, O Mother Jagadamba Bhavani.

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