Sri Durga Chalisa
Sri Durga Chalisa
zrI durgA cAlIsA
namo namo durge sukha karanI |
namo namo ambe duHkha haranI || 1 ||
niraGkAra hai jyoti tumhArI |
tihU loka phailI ujiyArI || 2 ||
zazi lalATa mukha mahAvizAlA |
netra lAla bhRkuTi vikarAlA || 3 ||
rUpa mAtu ko adhika suhAve |
daraza karata jana ati sukha pAve || 4 ||
tuma saMsAra zakti laya kInA |
pAlana hetu anna dhana dInA || 5 ||
annapUrNA huyi jaga pAlA |
tuma hI Adi sundarI bAlA || 6 ||
pralayakAla saba nAzana hArI |
tuma gaurI ziva zaGkara pyArI || 7 ||
ziva yogI tumhare guNa gAvem |
brahmA viSNu tumheM nita dhyAvem || 8 ||
rUpa sarasvatI kA tuma dhArA |
de subuddhi RSi munina ubArA || 9 ||
dharA rUpa narasiMha ko ambA |
paragaTa bhayi phADa ke khambA || 10 ||
rakSA kara prahlAda bacAyo |
hiraNyAkSa ko svarga paThAyo || 11 ||
lakSmI rUpa dharo jaga mAhIm |
zrI nArAyaNa aGga samAhIm || 12 ||
kSIrasindhu meM karata vilAsA |
dayAsindhu dIjai mana AsA || 13 ||
hiGgalAja meM tumhIM bhavAnI |
mahimA amita na jAta bakhAnI || 14 ||
mAtaGgI dhUmAvati mAtA |
bhuvanezvarI bagalA sukhadAtA || 15 ||
zrI bhairava tArA jaga tAriNI |
chinna bhAla bhava duHkha nivAriNI || 16 ||
kehari vAhana soha bhavAnI |
lAGgura vIra calata agavAnI || 17 ||
kara meM khappara khaDaga virAje |
jAko dekha kAla Dara bhAje || 18 ||
tohe kara meM astra trizUlA |
jAte uThata zatru hiya zUlA || 19 ||
nagarakoTi meM tumhIM virAjata |
tihu~ loka meM DaGkA bAjata || 20 ||
zumbha nizumbha dAnava tuma mAre |
raktabIja zaGkhana saMhAre || 21 ||
mahiSAsura nRpa ati abhimAnI |
jehi agha bhAra mahI akulAnI || 22 ||
rUpa karAla kAlikA dhArA |
sena sahita tuma tihi saMhArA || 23 ||
paDI bhIDha santana para jaba jaba |
bhayi sahAya mAtu tuma taba taba || 24 ||
amarapurI aru bAsava lokA |
taba mahimA saba kaheM azokA || 25 ||
jvAlA meM hai jyoti tumhArI |
tumheM sadA pUjeM nara nArI || 26 ||
prema bhakti se jo yaza gAvem |
duHkha dAridra nikaTa nahiM Avem || 27 ||
dhyAve tumheM jo nara mana lAyi |
janma maraNa te sauM chuTa jAyi || 28 ||
jogI sura muni kahata pukArI |
yoga na hoyi bina zakti tumhArI || 29 ||
zaGkara AcAraja tapa kIno |
kAma aru krodha jIta saba lIno || 30 ||
nizidina dhyAna dharo zaGkara ko |
kAhu kAla nahiM sumiro tumako || 31 ||
zakti rUpa ko marama na pAyo |
zakti gayI taba mana pachatAyo || 32 ||
zaraNAgata huyi kIrti bakhAnI |
jaya jaya jaya jagadamba bhavAnI || 33 ||
bhayi prasanna Adi jagadambA |
dayi zakti nahiM kIna vilambA || 34 ||
moko mAtu kaSTa ati ghero |
tuma bina kauna harai duHkha mero || 35 ||
AzA tRSNA nipaTa satAvem |
ripu mUrakha mòhi ati dara pAvaim || 36 ||
zatru nAza kIjai mahArAnI |
sumirauM ikacita tumheM bhavAnI || 37 ||
karo kRpA he mAtu dayAlA |
Rddhi-siddhi de karahu nihAlA | 38 ||
jaba lagi jiyU dayA phala pAvU |
tumharo yaza maiM sadA sunAvU || 39 ||
durgA cAlIsA jo gAvai |
saba sukha bhoga paramapada pAvai || 40 ||
devIdAsa zaraNa nija jAnI |
karahu kRpA jagadamba bhavAnI ||
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About This Stotram
Sri Durga Chalisa
Sanskrit Title: श्री दुर्गा चालीसा
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
The Sri Durga Chalisa is highly significant in Hindu devotional practices as it offers a concise yet comprehensive eulogy to Goddess Durga, the divine mother and the embodiment of cosmic power. It encapsulates her various attributes, her role as the vanquisher of evil, and her benevolent nature as the bestower of blessings and protection. Reciting the Chalisa is believed to invoke her divine grace, providing solace, strength, and guidance to the devotees in their worldly and spiritual journeys. Its structure, with 40 verses (though this one has 39), is designed for easy memorization and repeated chanting, making it a popular form of worship for the masses.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Goddess Durga |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Chalisa |
| Category | Devotional Hymn |
| Number of Verses | 39 |
| Origin | The Sri Durga Chalisa is a devotional hymn dedicated to Goddess Durga. While its exact origin is not traceable to a specific ancient scripture, it is a popular composition within the tradition of devotional literature in Hinduism. Chalisas, in general, are believed to have gained prominence during the medieval period, often attributed to the Bhakti movement. The composition likely emerged from the popular worship of Durga and her various forms, aiming to provide devotees with a concise and accessible means of praise and prayer. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Removes obstacles and fears
- Grants strength and courage
- Bestows protection and well-being
- Fulfills desires and aspirations
- Leads to spiritual liberation
Best Time to Recite
Mornings and evenings, especially during Navaratri and Durga Puja festivals. It can also be recited during times of distress or when seeking divine intervention.
Historical Context
The Sri Durga Chalisa, like most Chalisas, is believed to have originated during the medieval period in India, a time when devotional literature flourished. While not found in the Puranas or Upanishads, it is a product of the popular Bhakti tradition, which emphasized personal devotion and accessible forms of worship. The exact composer remains unknown, a common characteristic of many folk hymns and devotional songs that have been passed down through oral tradition and later transcribed. The composition reflects the widespread veneration of Goddess Durga across various regions of India.
Alternate Names
- Durga Chalisa
Related Stotrams
- Sri Chandipath
- Devi Mahatmyam
- Durga Saptashati
Last Updated: 2025-12-01