Devotional hymn to Durga Mata, of 40 verses
The Hindu Goddess Durga manifested when evil forces threatened the very existence of the Gods. To destroy these demons, all gods offered their radiance to her creation and each formed part of Durga’s body.
Shree Durga Chalisa : श्री दुर्गा चालीसा
durनमो नमो दुर्गे सुख करनी। नमो नमो अंबे दुःख हरनी॥
निरंकार है ज्योति तुम्हारी। तिहूं लोक फैली उजियारी॥
शशि ललाट मुख महाविशाला। नेत्र लाल भृकुटि विकराला॥
रूप मातु को अधिक सुहावे। दरश करत जन अति सुख पावे॥
तुम संसार शक्ति लै कीना। पालन हेतु अन्न धन दीना॥
अन्नपूर्णा हुई जग पाला। तुम ही आदि सुन्दरी बाला॥
प्रलयकाल सब नाशन हारी। तुम गौरी शिवशंकर प्यारी॥
शिव योगी तुम्हरे गुण गावें। ब्रह्मा विष्णु तुम्हें नित ध्यावें॥
रूप सरस्वती को तुम धारा। दे सुबुद्धि ऋषि मुनिन उबारा॥
धरयो रूप नरसिंह को अम्बा। परगट भई फाड़कर खम्बा॥
रक्षा करि प्रह्लाद बचायो। हिरण्याक्ष को स्वर्ग पठायो॥
लक्ष्मी रूप धरो जग माहीं। श्री नारायण अंग समाहीं॥
क्षीरसिन्धु में करत विलासा। दयासिन्धु दीजै मन आसा॥
हिंगलाज में तुम्हीं भवानी। महिमा अमित न जात बखानी॥
मातंगी अरु धूमावति माता। भुवनेश्वरी बगला सुख दाता॥
श्री भैरव तारा जग तारिणी। छिन्न भाल भव दुःख निवारिणी॥
केहरि वाहन सोह भवानी। लांगुर वीर चलत अगवानी॥
कर में खप्पर खड्ग विराजै। जाको देख काल डर भाजै॥
सोहै अस्त्र और त्रिशूला। जाते उठत शत्रु हिय शूला॥
नगरकोट में तुम्हीं विराजत। तिहुँलोक में डंका बाजत॥
शुम्भ निशुम्भ दानव तुम मारे। रक्तन बीज शंखन संहारे॥
महिषासुर नृप अति अभिमानी। जेहि अघ भार मही अकुलानी॥
रूप कराल कालिका धारा। सेन सहित तुम तिहि संहारा॥
परी गाढ़ सन्तन पर जब जब। भई सहाय मातु तुम तब तब॥
आभा पुरी अरु बासव लोका। तब महिमा सब रहें अशोका॥
ज्वाला में है ज्योति तुम्हारी। तुम्हें सदा पूजें नर-नारी॥
प्रेम भक्ति से जो यश गावें। दुःख दारिद्र निकट नहिं आवें॥
ध्यावे तुम्हें जो नर मन लाई। जन्म-मरण ताकौ छुटि जाई॥
जोगी सुर मुनि कहत पुकारी। योग न हो बिन शक्ति तुम्हारी॥
शंकर आचारज तप कीनो। काम क्रोध जीति सब लीनो॥
निशिदिन ध्यान धरो शंकर को। काहु काल नहिं सुमिरो तुमको॥
शक्ति रूप का मरम न पायो। शक्ति गई तब मन पछितायो॥
शरणागत हुई कीर्ति बखानी। जय जय जय जगदम्ब भवानी॥
भई प्रसन्न आदि जगदम्बा। दई शक्ति नहिं कीन विलम्बा॥
मोको मातु कष्ट अति घेरो। तुम बिन कौन हरै दुःख मेरो॥
आशा तृष्णा निपट सतावें। रिपु मुरख मोही डरपावे॥
शत्रु नाश कीजै महारानी। सुमिरौं इकचित तुम्हें भवानी॥
करो कृपा हे मातु दयाला। ऋद्धि-सिद्धि दै करहु निहाला।
जब लगि जियऊं दया फल पाऊं। तुम्हरो यश मैं सदा सुनाऊं॥
श्री दुर्गा चालीसा जो कोई गावै। सब सुख भोग परमपद पावै॥
देवीदास शरण निज जानी। करहु कृपा जगदम्ब भवानी॥
Shree Durga Chalisa In English
Namo Namo Durge Sukh karani, Namo Namo ambe Dukh harani.
Nirakar hai jyoti tumhari, Tihun lok pheli ujayari.
Shashi lalat mukh mahavishala, Netra lal bhrikutee vikarala.
Roop Matu ko adhika suhave, Daras karat jan ati sukh pave.
Tum sansar shakti laya kina,Palan hetu anna dhan dina.
Annapurna hui jag pala, Tumhi adi sundari Bala.
Pralaya kala sab nashan hari, Tum gauri Shiv-Shankar pyari.
Shiv yogi tumhre guna gaven, Brahma Vishnu tumhen nit dhyaven.
Roop Saraswati ko tum dhara, De subuddhi rishi munina ubara.
Dharyo roop Narsimha ko amba, Pragat bhayin phar kar khamba.
Raksha kari Prahlaad bachayo, Hiranakush ko swarga pathayo.
Lakshmi roop dharo jag mahin, Shree Narayan anga samihahin.
Ksheer sindhu men karat vilasa, Daya Sindhu, deeje man asa.
Hingalaja men tumhin Bhavani, Mahima amit na jet bakhani.
Matangi Dhoomavati Mata, Bhuvneshwari bagala sukhdata.
Shree Bhairav lara jog tarani, Chhinna Bhala bhav dukh nivarani.
Kehari Vahan soh Bhavani, Langur Veer Chalat agavani.
Kar men khappar khadag viraje, Jako dekh kal dan bhaje.
Sohe astra aur trishoola, Jase uthata shatru hiya shoola.
Nagarkot men tumhi virajat, Tihun lok men danka bajat.
Shumbhu Nishumbhu Danuja tum mare, Rakta-beeja shankhan samhare.
Mahishasur nripa ati abhimani, Jehi agha bhar mahi akulani.
Roop karal Kalika dhara, Sen Sahita tum tin samhara.
Pan garha Santan par jab jab, Bhayi sahaya Matu tum tab tab.
Amarpuni aru basava loka,Tava Mahirna sab rahen asoka.
Jwala men hai jyoti tumhari,Tumhen sada poojen nar nari.
Prem bhakti se Jo yash gave, Dukh-daridra nikat nahin ave.
Dhyave tumhen jo nar man laee, Janam-maran tako chuti jaee.
Jogi sur-muni kahat pukari, Jog na ho bin shakti tumhari.
Shankar Aacharaj tap keenhon, Kam, krodha jeet sab leenhon.
Nisidin dhyan dharo Shankar ko, Kahu kal nahini sumiro tum ko.
Shakti roop ko maran na payo, Shakti gayi tab man pachitayo.
Sharnagat hui keerti bakhani, Jai jai jai Jagdamb Bhavani.
Bhayi prasanna Aadi Jagdamba, Dayi shakti nahin keen vilamba.
Mokon Matu kashta ati ghero, Tum bin kaun hare dukh mero.
Aasha trishna nipat sataven, Moh madadik sab binsaven.
Shatru nash keeje Maharani, Sumiron ekachita tumhen Bhavani.
Karo kripa Hey Matu dayala, Riddhi-Siddhi de karahu nihala.
Jab lagi jiyoon daya phal paoon, Tumhro yash men sada sunaoon.
Durga Chalisa jo gave, Sab sukh bhog parampad pave.
Deviidaasa Sharanna Nija Jaanii, Karahu Krpaa Jagadamba Bhavaanii.
Shree Durga Chalisa Translation In English
– 1 –
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.
– 2 –
निराकार है ज्योति तुम्हारी ।
तिहूं लोक फैली उजियारी ॥
Niraakaara Hai Jyoti Tumhaarii |
Tihuu Lok Phailii Ujiyaarii ||
Meaning:
(I Salute You, O Mother Durga), Your Radiance is Limitless.
And You Illumine all the Three Worlds (Earth, Heaven And the Nether World).
– 3 –
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.
– 4 –
रूप मातु को अधिक सुहावे ।
दरश करत जन अति सुख पावे ॥
Ruupa Maatu 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.
– 5 –
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.
– 6 –
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).
– 7 –
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.
– 8 –
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.
– 9 –
रुप सरस्वती को तुम धारा ।
दे सुबुद्धि ॠषि मुनिन उबारा ॥
Rup Sarasvatii Ko Tum Dhaaraa |
De Subuddhi Rrssi 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.
– 10 –
धरा रूप नरसिंह को अम्बा ।
प्रकट भई फाडकर खम्बा ॥
Dharaa Ruup Narasimha Ko Ambaa |
Prakatt Bhii Phaaddakar Khambaa ||
Meaning:
(I Salute You, O Mother Durga) You Assumed the Form of Lord Narasimha,
And Appeared Breaking the Pillar (to save Prahlada).
– 11 –
रक्षा करि प्रह्लाद बचायो ।
हिरण्याक्ष को स्वर्ग पठायो ॥
Rakssaa Kari Prahlaad Bacaayo |
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)
– 12 –
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.
– 13 –
क्षीरसिन्धु में करत विलासा ।
दयासिन्धु दीजै मन आसा ॥
Kssiirasindhu 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.
– 14 –
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.
– 15 –
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.
– 16 –
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.
– 17 –
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.
– 18 –
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.
– 19 –
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.
– 20 –
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.
– 21 –
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.
– 22 –
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.
– 23 –
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.
– 24 –
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.
– 25 –
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.
– 26 –
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.
– 27 –
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..
– 28 –
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.
– 29 –
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).
– 30 –
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.
– 31 –
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.
– 32 –
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.
– 33 –
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.
– 34 –
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.
– 35 –
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?
– 36 –
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.
– 37 –
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.
– 38 –
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.
– 39 –
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.
– 40 –
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.
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.
