Durga Maa Slokas

Goddess Durga slokas:

We bring you a collection of Maa Durga slokas or Navratri mantras. The word ‘Mantra’ is derived from Sanskrit word “mantrana”, which means advice or suggestion. Mantras are a method to connect to our innerself by reciting a particular mantra again and again. Chanting mantras continuously symbolically effects the chanter & listener both. The chanting of these mantras & slokas during Navratri puja will definitely give you health, wealth, prosperity and would help solve all your problems.

Lets begin with the sacred & most loved Sanskrit verses for the Goddess…

Sarva mangala mangalye shive sarvaartha saadhike

Sharanye trayambake Gauri Narayani namosthute

Many of us must be knowing this verse but not the meaning.

Sloka meaning:

sarva mangala mangalye: To auspiciousness of all auspiciousness.

shiva: to the Good

sarvarrtha saadhike: To the accomplishes of all objectives

sharanye: To the Source of Refuge

tryambake: To the mother of the three worlds.

Gauri: To the Goddess who is Rays of Light

Naaraayani: Exposes of consciousness

Namostute: We bow to you again and again. We worship you.

Ya devi sarva bhutesu, shanti rupena sansitha

Ya devi sarva bhutesu, shakti rupena sansthita

Ya devi sarva bhutesu, matra rupena sansthita

Namastasyai, namastasyai, namastasyai, namo namaha!

Sloka meaning: The goddess who is omnipresent as the personification of universal mother,The goddess who is omnipresent as the embodiment of power,The goddess who is omnipresent as the symbol of peace,I bow to her, I bow to her, I bow to her again & again.

Durga Stutti: 

Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Buddhi Roopena Samsthita

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha

Sloka meaning: OH Goddess who resides everywhere in all living beings as intelligence and beauty I salute to you. Take my salutations again and again.

Namoh devyai mahadevyai 

shivayai satatam namah

Namah prakrutyai bhadraayai

niyataah pranataahsma taam

Jagdamb Vichitramatra 

Kim Paripoorna Karunaasti Chenmayi I

Aparadha Parampara Param Na Hi

Mata Samupekshate Sutam II

Sloka meaning:O mother of the world Jagdamba, you are the one who looks after her children. Your love and kindness towards me is no surprise O mother goddess. Being a mother you forget all our sins and correct us without abandoning your children.

One of the most sought after mantra for Goddess Chamonda:

Om Aing Hring Kling Chamundaye Vichche

Mantra or sloka for Devi Annapoorna (Goddess Food):

Annapoorne sadapoorne 

shankarah praanavallabhe

Njana vairaagya sidhyardham

bhikshaam dehi cha parvati

Om Durge Smritaa Harasi Bheeti Masesha Jantoehoe

Swasthai Smritha Mathi Matheeva Shubhaam Dadaasi

Daaridrya Dukha Bhaya Haarini Kaa twadanyaa

Sarwopakaara Karanaaya saaardra Chthaaha

Sloka or mantra for overcoming problems:

Om Sharanaagata Deenaartha paritraana paraayaney

Sarwa syarthi harey devi Naraayani Namostutey

Mantra for Shakti:

Om Sarwa swarupey sareshey

sarwa shakthi samanwithey

Bhayebhya Straahinoe 

Devi Durgey devi namostuthey

Durga Stutti:

Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Vishnu Maayethi Sabdita

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha

Sloka Meaning: Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who dwells in all living beings as power and maya of Lord Vishnu.

Mantra for warding off all the evils:

Jayanti Mangala Kali, Bhadrakali Kapalini Durga Kshama Shiva Dhatri Swaha Swadha Namoastute.

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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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