Sri Durga Chalisa
Sri Durga Chalisa
Sri Durga Chalisa
śrī durgā cālīsā
namo namo durge sukha karanī |
namo namo ambe duḥkha haranī || 1 ||
niraṅkāra hai jyoti tumhārī |
tihū loka phailī ujiyārī || 2 ||
śaśi lalāṭa mukha mahāviśālā |
netra lāla bhṛkuṭi vikarālā || 3 ||
rūpa mātu ko adhika suhāve |
daraśa karata jana ati sukha pāve || 4 ||
tuma saṃsāra śakti laya kīnā |
pālana hetu anna dhana dīnā || 5 ||
annapūrṇā huyi jaga pālā |
tuma hī ādi sundarī bālā || 6 ||
pralayakāla saba nāśana hārī |
tuma gaurī śiva śaṅkara pyārī || 7 ||
śiva yogī tumhare guṇa gāvem |
brahmā viṣṇu tumheṃ nita dhyāvem || 8 ||
rūpa sarasvatī kā tuma dhārā |
de subuddhi ṛṣi munina ubārā || 9 ||
dharā rūpa narasiṃha ko ambā |
paragaṭa bhayi phāḍa ke khambā || 10 ||
rakṣā kara prahlāda bacāyo |
hiraṇyākṣa ko svarga paṭhāyo || 11 ||
lakṣmī rūpa dharo jaga māhīm |
śrī nārāyaṇa aṅga samāhīm || 12 ||
kṣīrasindhu meṃ karata vilāsā |
dayāsindhu dījai mana āsā || 13 ||
hiṅgalāja meṃ tumhīṃ bhavānī |
mahimā amita na jāta bakhānī || 14 ||
mātaṅgī dhūmāvati mātā |
bhuvaneśvarī bagalā sukhadātā || 15 ||
śrī bhairava tārā jaga tāriṇī |
chinna bhāla bhava duḥkha nivāriṇī || 16 ||
kehari vāhana soha bhavānī |
lāṅgura vīra calata agavānī || 17 ||
kara meṃ khappara khaḍaga virāje |
jāko dekha kāla ḍara bhāje || 18 ||
tohe kara meṃ astra triśūlā |
jāte uṭhata śatru hiya śūlā || 19 ||
nagarakoṭi meṃ tumhīṃ virājata |
tihu~ loka meṃ ḍaṅkā bājata || 20 ||
śumbha niśumbha dānava tuma māre |
raktabīja śaṅkhana saṃhāre || 21 ||
mahiṣāsura nṛpa ati abhimānī |
jehi agha bhāra mahī akulānī || 22 ||
rūpa karāla kālikā dhārā |
sena sahita tuma tihi saṃhārā || 23 ||
paḍī bhīḍha santana para jaba jaba |
bhayi sahāya mātu tuma taba taba || 24 ||
amarapurī aru bāsava lokā |
taba mahimā saba kaheṃ aśokā || 25 ||
jvālā meṃ hai jyoti tumhārī |
tumheṃ sadā pūjeṃ nara nārī || 26 ||
prema bhakti se jo yaśa gāvem |
duḥkha dāridra nikaṭa nahiṃ āvem || 27 ||
dhyāve tumheṃ jo nara mana lāyi |
janma maraṇa te sauṃ chuṭa jāyi || 28 ||
jogī sura muni kahata pukārī |
yoga na hoyi bina śakti tumhārī || 29 ||
śaṅkara ācāraja tapa kīno |
kāma aru krodha jīta saba līno || 30 ||
niśidina dhyāna dharo śaṅkara ko |
kāhu kāla nahiṃ sumiro tumako || 31 ||
śakti rūpa ko marama na pāyo |
śakti gayī taba mana pachatāyo || 32 ||
śaraṇāgata huyi kīrti bakhānī |
jaya jaya jaya jagadamba bhavānī || 33 ||
bhayi prasanna ādi jagadambā |
dayi śakti nahiṃ kīna vilambā || 34 ||
moko mātu kaṣṭa ati ghero |
tuma bina kauna harai duḥkha mero || 35 ||
āśā tṛṣṇā nipaṭa satāvem |
ripu mūrakha mòhi ati dara pāvaim || 36 ||
śatru nāśa kījai mahārānī |
sumirauṃ ikacita tumheṃ bhavānī || 37 ||
karo kṛpā he mātu dayālā |
ṛddhi-siddhi de karahu nihālā | 38 ||
jaba lagi jiyū dayā phala pāvū |
tumharo yaśa maiṃ sadā sunāvū || 39 ||
durgā cālīsā jo gāvai |
saba sukha bhoga paramapada pāvai || 40 ||
devīdāsa śaraṇa nija jānī |
karahu kṛpā jagadamba bhavānī ||
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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