Nityaनित्य
Durga Chalisa
श्री दुर्गा चालीसा
The Durga Chalisa is a forty-verse Hindi prayer to Goddess Durga that begins 'Namo namo Durge sukh karni'. It praises her many forms, from Gauri and Lakshmi to Kali and the Mahavidyas, and recalls her victories over Mahishasura, Shumbha-Nishumbha and Raktabija. Families read it on Tuesdays and Fridays and on every day of Navratri.
Chaupai 1
Namo Namo Durge Sukh Karni
Namo Namo Ambe Dukh Harni
I bow to you again and again, Durga, giver of happiness. I bow to you again and again, Amba, who takes away sorrow.
Chaupai 2
Nirankar Hai Jyoti Tumhari
Tihun Lok Phaili Ujiyari
Your light has no form, and its brightness fills all three worlds.
Chaupai 3
Shashi Lalat Mukh Mahavishala
Netra Lal Bhrikuti Vikrala
The moon shines on your forehead and your face is grand. Your eyes are red and your brows are fierce.
Chaupai 4
Roop Matu Ko Adhik Suhave
Darash Karat Jan Ati Sukh Pave
The Mother's form is very lovely. Whoever sees her feels great joy.
Chaupai 5
Tum Sansar Shakti Lay Kina
Palan Hetu Ann Dhan Dina
By your power the world comes into being and dissolves again. To sustain it, you gave food and wealth.
Chaupai 6
Annapurna Hui Jag Pala
Tum Hi Aadi Sundari Bala
As Annapurna, the giver of food, you nourish the world. You are the first and eternal one, the beautiful young Goddess.
Chaupai 7
Pralaykal Sab Nashan Hari
Tum Gauri Shivshankar Pyari
At the time of the great dissolution, you bring everything to an end. You are Gauri, beloved of Shiva Shankar.
Chaupai 8
Shiv Yogi Tumhre Gun Gaven
Brahma Vishnu Tumhen Nit Dhyaven
Shiva and the yogis sing of your virtues. Brahma and Vishnu meditate on you every day.
Chaupai 9
Roop Saraswati Ko Tum Dhara
De Subuddhi Rishi Munin Ubara
You took the form of Saraswati, gave the sages clear understanding and lifted them up.
Chaupai 10
Dharyo Roop Narsingh Ko Amba
Pargat Bhai Phaadkar Khamba
O Amba, you took the form of Narasimha and appeared by bursting out of the pillar.
Chaupai 11
Raksha Kari Prahlad Bachayo
Hirnakush Ko Swarg Pathayo
You protected Prahlad and saved him, and you sent Hiranyakashipu to heaven.
Chaupai 12
Lakshmi Roop Dharo Jag Mahin
Shri Narayan Ang Samahin
In the world you took the form of Lakshmi and you dwell at the side of Shri Narayan.
Chaupai 13
Kshirsindhu Mein Karat Vilasa
Dayasindhu Dijai Man Aasa
You dwell happily in the ocean of milk. O ocean of mercy, fulfil the hopes of my heart.
Chaupai 14
Hinglaj Mein Tumhin Bhavani
Mahima Amit Na Jaat Bakhani
You are Bhavani who dwells at Hinglaj. Your glory has no limit and cannot be put into words.
Chaupai 15
Matangi Aru Dhumavati Mata
Bhuvaneshwari Bagla Sukh Data
You are Mother Matangi and Dhumavati. You are Bhuvaneshwari and Bagala, who give happiness.
Chaupai 16
Shri Bhairav Tara Jag Tarini
Chhinna Bhal Bhav Dukh Nivarini
You are Bhairavi, and Tara who carries the world across. As Chhinnamasta you end the sorrows of worldly life.
Chaupai 17
Kehari Vahan Soh Bhavani
Langur Veer Chalat Agvani
Bhavani looks splendid riding her lion, and the brave Langur walks ahead of her.
Chaupai 18
Kar Mein Khappar Khadag Viraje
Jako Dekh Kaal Dar Bhaje
In your hands are the skull-bowl and the sword. Seeing them, even Death runs away in fear.
Chaupai 19
Sohai Astra Aur Trishula
Jate Uthat Shatru Hiy Shula
Weapons and the trident adorn you, and at their sight a sharp pain rises in the enemy's heart.
Chaupai 20
Nagarkot Mein Tumhin Virajat
Tihun Lok Mein Danka Bajat
You dwell at Nagarkot, and your victory drum sounds in all three worlds.
Chaupai 21
Shumbh Nishumbh Danav Tum Maare
Raktabeej Shankhan Sanhare
You killed the demons Shumbha and Nishumbha, and destroyed Raktabija though he multiplied beyond counting.
Chaupai 22
Mahishasur Nrip Ati Abhimani
Jehi Agh Bhaar Mahi Akulani
King Mahishasura was very proud, and the earth was in distress under the weight of his sins.
Chaupai 23
Roop Karal Kalika Dhara
Sen Sahit Tum Tihi Sanhara
You took the terrible form of Kali and destroyed him along with his whole army.
Chaupai 24
Pari Gaadh Santan Par Jab Jab
Bhai Sahay Matu Tum Tab Tab
Whenever hard times fell on the good and the devout, Mother, you came to help them.
Chaupai 25
Amarpuri Aru Basav Loka
Tab Mahima Sab Rahen Ashoka
The city of the gods and Indra's heaven all stay free of sorrow through your glory.
Chaupai 26
Jwala Mein Hai Jyoti Tumhari
Tumhen Sada Poojen Nar Nari
Your light burns in the flame at Jwala, and men and women worship you always.
Chaupai 27
Prem Bhakti Se Jo Yash Gaven
Dukh Daridra Nikat Nahin Aaven
Those who sing your glory with love and devotion, sorrow and poverty do not come near them.
Chaupai 28
Dhyave Tumhen Jo Nar Man Laai
Janam Maran Tako Chhuti Jaai
Whoever meditates on you with the whole mind is freed from the cycle of birth and death.
Chaupai 29
Jogi Sur Muni Kahat Pukari
Yog Na Ho Bin Shakti Tumhari
Yogis, gods and sages declare aloud that without your power no yoga is possible.
Chaupai 30
Shankar Aacharaj Tap Kino
Kaam Aru Krodh Jeeti Sab Lino
Shankaracharya performed great austerities and conquered desire and anger.
Chaupai 31
Nishidin Dhyan Dharo Shankar Ko
Kahu Kaal Nahin Sumiro Tumko
Day and night he meditated on Shiva, but never once did he remember you.
Chaupai 32
Shakti Roop Ka Maram Na Payo
Shakti Gayi Tab Man Pachhitayo
He did not understand the secret of your form as Shakti. When his strength left him, he was filled with regret.
Chaupai 33
Sharanagat Hui Kirti Bakhani
Jai Jai Jai Jagdamb Bhavani
Then he took refuge in you and sang your glory: victory, victory, victory to Jagadamba Bhavani!
Chaupai 34
Bhai Prasann Aadi Jagdamba
Dai Shakti Nahin Keen Vilamba
The primal Mother of the world was pleased and gave back his strength without delay.
Chaupai 35
Moko Matu Kasht Ati Ghero
Tum Bin Kaun Harai Dukh Mero
Mother, great troubles surround me. Who but you can take away my pain?
Chaupai 36
Aasha Trishna Nipat Sataven
Moh Madadik Sab Binshaven
Hope and craving torment me deeply. Destroy delusion, pride and all such faults in me.
Chaupai 37
Shatru Naash Kijai Maharani
Sumiraun Ikchit Tumhen Bhavani
O great Queen, destroy my enemies. With a single mind I remember you, Bhavani.
Chaupai 38
Karo Kripa He Matu Dayala
Riddhi Siddhi Dai Karahu Nihala
O kind Mother, be gracious to me. Give me prosperity and success and fill my life with joy.
Chaupai 39
Jab Lagi Jiun Daya Phal Paaun
Tumhro Yash Main Sada Sunaun
As long as I live, may I receive the fruit of your kindness, and I will always tell of your glory.
Chaupai 40
Shri Durga Chalisa Jo Koi Gavai
Sab Sukh Bhog Parampad Pavai
Whoever sings this Shri Durga Chalisa enjoys every happiness and reaches the highest state.
Closing chaupai
Devidas Sharan Nij Jani
Karahu Kripa Jagdamb Bhavani
Knowing Devidas as one who has come to your shelter, show him your grace, O Jagadamba Bhavani.
Closing Doha
Sharanagat Raksha Kare, Bhakt Rahe Nishank
Main Aaya Teri Sharan Mein, Matu Lijiye Ank
You protect those who come to you, and your devotee lives without fear. I have come to your shelter, Mother; take me into your lap.