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| Durga Chalisa |
दुर्गा चालीसा लिरिक्स :
ॐ सर्वमंगलमांगल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके ।
शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥
श्री दुर्गा चालीसा
नमो नमो दुर्गे सुख करनी ।
नमो नमो अम्बे दुःख हरनी ॥
निरंकार है ज्योति तुम्हारी ।
तिहूँ लोक फैली उजियारी ॥
शशि ललाट मुख महाविशाला ।
नेत्र लाल भृकुटी बिकराला ॥
रूप मातु को अधिक सुहावे ।
दरश करत जन अति सुख पावे ॥
तुम संसार शक्ति लय कीना ।
पालन हेतु अन्न धन दीना ॥
अन्नपूर्णा तुम जग पाला ।
तुम ही आदि सुन्दरी बाला ॥
प्रलयकाल सब नाशनहारी ।
तुम गौरी शिवशंकर प्यारी ॥
शिव योगी तुम्हरे गुन गावें ।
ब्रह्मा विष्णु तुम्हें नित ध्यावें ॥
रूप सरस्वती का तुम धारा ।
दे सुबुधि ऋषि-मुनिन उबारा ॥
धर्यो रूप नरसिंह को अम्बा ।
परगट भईं फाड़ कर खम्बा ॥
रक्षा करि प्रहलाद बचायो ।
हिरनाकुश को स्वर्ग पठायो ॥
लक्ष्मी रूप धरो जग जानी ।
श्री नारायण अंग समानी ॥
क्षीरसिन्धु में करत बिलासा ।
दयासिन्धु दीजै मन आसा ॥
हिंगलाज में तुम्हीं भवानी ।
महिमा अमित न जात बखानी ॥
मातंगी धूमावति माता ।
भुवनेश्वरि बगला सुखदाता ॥
श्री भैरव तारा जग-तारिणि ।
छिन्न-भाल भव-दुःख निवारिणि ॥
केहरि वाहन सोह भवानी ।
लांगुर वीर चलत अगवानी ॥
कर में खप्पर-खड्ग बिराजै ।
जाको देख काल डर भाजै ॥
सोहै अस्त्र विविध त्रिशूला ।
जाते उठत शत्रु हिय शूला ॥
नगरकोट में तुम्हीं बिराजत ।
तिहूँ लोक में डंका बाजत ॥
शुम्भ निशुम्भ दैत्य तुम मारे ।
रक्तबीज-संखन संहारे ॥
महिषासुर दानव अभिमानी ।
जेहि अघ भार मही अकुलानी ॥
रूप कराल कालिका धारा ।
सेन सहित तुम तेहि संहारा ॥
परी गाढ़ सन्तन पर जब-जब ।
भई सहाय मातु तुम तब तब ॥
अमर पुरी अरू बासव लोका ।
तव महिमा सब रहें अशोका ॥
ज्वाला में है ज्योति तुम्हारी ।
तुम्हें सदा पूजें नर-नारी ॥
प्रेम भक्ति से जो यश गावै ।
दुख-दारिद्र निकट नहिं आवै ॥
ध्यावे तुम्हें जो नर मन लाई ।
जन्म-मरण ता कौ छुटि जाई ॥
योगी सुर-मुनि कहत पुकारी ।
योग न हो बिन शक्ति तुम्हारी ॥
शंकर आचारज तप कीनो ।
काम-क्रोध जीति तिन लीनो ॥
निशिदिन ध्यान धरो शंकर को ।
अति श्रद्धा नहिं सुमिरो तुमको ॥
शक्ति रूप को मरम न पायो ।
शक्ति गई तब मन पछितायो ॥
शरणागत ह्वै कीर्ति बखानी ।
जय जय जय जगदम्ब भवानी ॥
भई प्रसन्न आदि जगदम्बा ।
दई शक्ति नहिं कीन विलम्बा ॥
मोको मातु कष्ट अति घेरो ।
तुम बिन कौन हरे दुख मेरो ॥
आशा तृष्णा निपट सतावैं ।
मोह-मदादिक सब बिनसावैं ॥
शत्रु नाश कीजै महरानी ।
सुमिरौं इकचित तुम्हें भवानी ॥
करहु कृपा हे मातु दयाला ।
ऋद्धि-सिद्धि दै करहु निहाला ॥
जब लग जिओं दया फल पावौं ।
तुम्हरो यश मैं सदा सुनावौं ॥
दुर्गा चालीसा जो कोई गावै ।
सब सुख भोग परमपद पावै ॥
देवीदास शरण निज जानी ।
करहु कृपा जगदम्ब भवानी ॥
॥इति श्रीदुर्गा चालीसा समाप्त ॥
Durga Chalisa Image
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| Durga Chalisa Image |
Durga Chalisa in Hindi and English with Meaning:
– 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.
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