Kali Mantras , Slokas & Strotras

Shalok

चामुण्डा मातृका – Chamunda Matrika

दंष्ट्राकरालवदने शिरोमालाविभूषणे ।
चामुण्डे मुण्डमथने नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥

Damssttraa-Karaala-Vadane Shiro-Maalaa-Vibhuussanne |
Caamunndde Munndda-Mathane Naaraayanni Namo[ah-A]stu Te ||

Meaning:
1: (Salutations to You O Narayani) Who has a Dreadful Face with Fangs,
and Who is Adorned with a Garland of Severed Heads,
2: Who in the Form of Devi Chamunda Destroyed the Demons (Chanda and)
Munda; Salutations to You O Narayani.

महाकाली ध्यानम् – ॐ खड्गं चक्रगदेषुचापपरिघान् शूलं भुशुण्डीं शिरः

ॐ खड्गं चक्रगदेषुचापपरिघान् शूलं भुशुण्डीं शिरः शङ्खं सन्दधतीं
करैस्त्रिनयनां सर्वाङ्गभूषावृताम् ।
यां हन्तुं मधुकैटभौ जलजभूस्तुष्टाव सुप्ते हरौ नीलाश्मद्युतिमास्यपाददशकां
सेवे महाकालिकाम् ॥

Om Khaddgam Cakra-Gade[aa-I]ssu-Caapa-Parighaan Shuulam Bhushunnddiim
Shirah Shangkham Sandadhatiim Karais-Tri-Nayanaam
Sarva-Angga-Bhuussaa-[Aa]vrtaam |
Yaam Hantum Madhu-Kaittabhau Jalaja-Bhuus-Tussttaava Supte Harau
Niila-[A]ashma-Dyutim-Aasya-Paada-Dashakaam Seve Mahaakaalikaam ||

Meaning:
1 Om, (I meditate on Devi Mahakali) Who is holding Khadga (Scymitar,
Sword), Chakra (Discus), Gadaa (Club), Ishu (Arrow), Caapa (Bow),
Parigha (Club), Shula (Trident, Spear), Bhushundi (Fire-Arms, Missile),
Shira (Skull) and …
2: … Shankha (Conch) in Her Hands; Who has Three Eyes; Whose whole
Body is covered with Ornaments,
3: Whom the Lord arising from Lotus (i.e. Lord Brahma) eulogized to kill
demons Madhu and Kaitabha, when Lord Hari was in sleep (by the power of
Yogamaya),
4: She has the splendour of Blue Stone (Blue Gem), and has ten Faces and
Feet (signifying pervasiveness); I (worshipfully) serve that Mahakali
(on Whom I meditate in my Heart).

Stotras

आद्या स्तोत्रम् – ॐ नमः आद्यायै

ॐ नमः आद्यायै । शृणु वत्स प्रवक्ष्यामि आद्या स्तोत्रं महाफलम् ।
यः पठेत् सततं भक्त्या स स्व विष्णुवल्लभः ॥१॥

Shrnnu Vatsa Pravakssyaami Aadyaa Stotram Mahaa-Phalam |
Yah Patthet Satatam Bhaktyaa Sa Sva Vissnnu-Vallabhah ||1||

Meaning:
1.1: Om, Reverential Salutations to Adya Maa,
1.2: Listen, O Child, I recite the Adya Stotram which is the bestower of
great Fruits,
1.3: He who recites this constantly (regularly) with Devotion, will
indeed become dear to Vishnu.

मृत्युर्व्याधिभयं तस्य नास्ति किञ्चित कलौ युगे ।
अपुत्रा लभते पुत्रं त्रिपक्षं श्रवणं यदि ॥२॥

Mrtyur-Vyaadhi-Bhayam Tasya Naasti Kin.cita Kalau Yuge |
Aputraa Labhate Putram Tri-Pakssam Shravannam Yadi ||2||

Meaning:
2.1: (Salutations to Adya Maa) (By listening to this Stotra and
meditating on Adya Shakti) The Fear of Death and Disease does not exist
even a little in this Kali Yuga,
2.2: A woman without son obtains a son if she listens to this Stotra
(and meditates on Adya Shakti) for three Pakshas (Lunar Fortnights)
(consecutively).

द्वौ मासौ बन्धनान्मुक्ति विप्रवक्तात् श्रुतं यदि ।
मृतवत्सा जीववत्सा षण्मासं श्रवणं यदि ॥३॥

Dvau Maasau Bandhanaan-Mukti Vipra-Vaktaat Shrutam Yadi |
Mrtavatsaa Jiivavatsaa Ssann-Maasam Shravannam Yadi ||3||

Meaning:
3.1 (Salutations to Adya Maa) A person becomes free from Bondage in two
months if he listens to this Stotra from a Vipra (Seer) (and meditates
on Adya Shakti),
3.2 A mother whose new-born Child always dies, becomes a child-surviving
mother if she listens to this Stotra for six months (continuously),

नौकायां सङ्कटे युद्धे पठनाज्जयमाप्नुयात् ।
लिखित्वा स्थापयेद्गेहे नाग्निचौरभयं क्कचित् ॥४॥

Naukaayaam Sangkatte Yuddhe Patthanaaj-Jayam-Aapnuyaat |
Likhitvaa Sthaapayed-Gehe Na-Agni-Caura-Bhayam Kkacit ||4||

Meaning:
4.1: (Salutations to Adya Maa) A person obtains Victory over (dangers
in) Boat (i.e. during travelling in water), over difficult situations in
life, and in Battle, if he recites (this Adya Stotram and meditates on
Adya Shakti),
4.2: Having written this (Adya Stotram) and establishing in one’s House
(with great devotion), there will no more be any fear of Fire
(destroying) or Thieves (robbing),

राजस्थाने जयी नित्यं प्रसन्नाः सर्वदेवता ।
ॐ ह्रीं ब्रह्माणी ब्रह्मलोके च वैकुण्ठे सर्वमङ्गला ॥५॥

Raaja-Sthaane Jayii Nityam Prasannaah Sarva-Devataa |
Om Hriim Brahmaannii Brahmaloke Ca Vaikunntthe Sarvamanggalaa ||5||

Meaning:
5.1: (Salutations to Adya Maa) (Writing this Adya Stotram and
establishing) in the place of Kings (with great devotion), makes one
always Victorious and pleases all the Gods,
5.2: Om Hrim (O Adya Devi), You are Devi Brahmani in Brahmaloka (Abode
of Brahma), and (You are) Devi Sarvamangala in Vaikuntha (Abode of
Vishnu),

इन्द्राणी अमरावत्यामंबिका वरुणालये ।
यमालये कालरूपा कुबेरभवने शुभा ॥६॥

Indraannii Amaraavatyaamambikaa Varunnaalaye |
Yamaalaye Kaalaruupaa Kuberabhavane Shubhaa ||6||

Meaning:
6.1: (Salutations to Adya Maa) You are Devi Indrani in Amaravati (Abode
of Indra), and You are Devi Ambika in Varunalaya (Abode of Varuna),
6.2: You are of the form of Kala (Death) in Yamalaya (Abode of Yama),
and You are of the form of Devi Shubhaa (Auspiciousness) in the Abode of
Kubera,

महानन्दाग्निकोने च वायव्यां मृगवाहिनी ।
नैऋत्यां रक्तदन्ता च ऐशाण्यां शूलधारिणी ॥७॥

Mahaanandaa-[A]gnikone Ca Vaayavyaam Mrgavaahinii |
Nairtyaam Raktadantaa Ca Aishaannyaam Shuuladhaarinnii ||7||

Meaning:
7.1: (Salutations to Adya Maa) You are Devi Mahananda presiding over the
South-East quarter, and You are Devi Mrigavahini presiding over the
North-West quarter,
7.2: You are Devi Raktadanta presiding over the South-West quarter, and
You are Devi Shuladharini presiding over the North-East quarter,

पाताले वैष्णवीरूपा सिंहले देवमोहिनी ।
सुरसा च मणीद्विपे लङ्कायां भद्रकालिका ॥८॥

Paataale Vaissnnaviiruupaa Singhale Devamohinii |
Surasaa Ca Manniidvipe Langkaayaam Bhadrakaalikaa ||8||

Meaning:
8.1: (Salutations to Adya Maa) You are in the form of Devi Vaishnavi in
the Patala Loka (Nether World), and You are as Devi Devamohini in
Singhala (Ceylon),
8.2: You are Devi Surasa in Manidwipa and You are Devi Bhadrakalika in
Lanka,

रामेश्वरी सेतुबन्धे विमला पुरुषोत्तमे ।
विरजा औड्रदेशे च कामाक्ष्या नीलपर्वते ॥९॥

Raameshvarii Setubandhe Vimalaa Purussottame |
Virajaa Auddradeshe Ca Kaamaakssyaa Niilaparvate ||9||

Meaning:
9.1: (Salutations to Adya Maa) You are Devi Rameshwari in Setubandha
(Rameshwaram) and You are Devi Vimala in Purushottama Kshetra,
9.2: You are Devi Viraja in Auddradesha (Orissa) and You are Devi
Kamakhya in Nilaparvata (Assam),

कालिका वङ्गदेशे च अयोध्यायां महेश्वरी ।
वाराणस्यामन्नपूर्णा गयाक्षेत्रे गयेश्वरी ॥१०॥

Kaalikaa Vanggadeshe Ca Ayodhyaayaam Maheshvarii |
Vaaraannasyaam-Annapuurnnaa Gayaakssetre Gayeshvarii ||10||

Meaning:
10.1: (Salutations to Adya Maa) You are Devi Kalika in Bangadesha
(Bengal) and You are Devi Maheshwari in Ayodhya,
10.2: You are Devi Annapoorna in Varanasi nd You are Devi Gayeshwari in
Gaya,

कुरुक्षेत्रे भद्रकाली व्रजे कात्यायनी परा ।
द्वारकायां महामाया मथुरायां माहेश्वरी ॥११॥

Kurukssetre Bhadrakaalii Vraje Kaatyaayanii Paraa |
Dvaarakaayaam Mahaamaayaa Mathuraayaam Maaheshvarii ||11||

Meaning:
11.1: (Salutations to Adya Maa) You are Devi Bhadrakali in Kurukshetra,
and You are the supreme Devi Katyayani in Vraja,
11.2: You are Devi Mahamaya in Dwaraka and You are Devi Maheswari in
Mathura,

क्षुधा त्वं सर्वभूतानां वेला त्वं सागरस्य च ।
नवमी शुक्लपक्षस्य कृष्णस्यैकादशी परा ॥१२॥

Kssudhaa Tvam Sarva-Bhuutaanaam Velaa Tvam Saagarasya Ca |
Navamii Shukla-Pakssasya Krssnnasyai[a-E]kaadashii Paraa ||12||

Meaning:
12.1: (Salutations to Adya Maa) You reside as Hunger in all living
beings (i.e. as Prana Shakti), and You are the Shore of the Ocean (of
Samsara, which is the final aim of all beings),
12.2: You are the Navami of Shukla Paksha (Ninth day of the Bright
Fortnight of the Lunar Calendar) (signifies aggresive Power), and You
are the Ekadasi of Krishna Paksha (Eleventh day of the Dark Fortnight of
the Lunar Calendar) (signifies Joy); You are indeed Paraa (Supreme
beyond everything),

दक्षसा दुहिता देवी दक्षयज्ञ विनाशिनी ।
रामस्य जानकी त्वं हि रावणध्वंसकारिणी ॥१३॥

Dakssasaa Duhitaa Devii Dakssa-Yajnya Vinaashinii |
Raamasya Jaanakii Tvam Hi Raavanna-Dhvamsa-Kaarinnii ||13||

Meaning:
13.1: (Salutations to Adya Maa) O Devi, You are the daughter of Daksha
Who was the destroyer of the Daksha Yagya (Sacrifice of Daksha),
13.2: You are the (beloved) Devi Janaki of Sri Rama; You indeed are the
destroyer of Ravana.

चण्डमुण्डवधे देवी रक्तबीजविनाशिनी ।
निशुम्भशुम्भमथिनी मधुकैटभघातिनी ॥१४॥

Canndda-Munndda-Vadhe Devii Raktabiija-Vinaashinii |
Nishumbha-Shumbha-Mathinii Madhu-Kaittabha-Ghaatinii ||14||

Meaning:
14.1: (Salutations to Adya Maa) O Devi, You slayed (demons) Chanda and
Munda, and You are the destroyer of (demon) Raktabija,
14.2: You are the churner (i.e. killer) of (demons) Nishumbha and
Shumbha, and You are the killer of (demons) Madhu and Kaitabha,

विष्णुभक्तिप्रदा दुर्गा सुखदा मोक्षदा सदा ।
आद्यास्तवमिमं पुण्यं यः पठेत् सततं नरः ॥१५॥

Vissnnu-Bhakti-Pradaa Durgaa Sukha-Daa Mokssa-Daa Sadaa |
Aadyaa-Stavam-Imam Punnyam Yah Patthet Satatam Narah ||15||

Meaning:
15.1: (Salutations to Adya Maa) You are the Durga bestowing Vishnu
Bhakti (Devotion to Vishnu); Your presence always bestows Happiness and
(finally) Liberation,
15.2: This Adya Stavam (Hymn of Eulogy to Adya Devi) is Auspicious; He
who recites this always …

सर्वज्वरभयं न स्यात् सर्वव्याधिविनाशनम् ।
कोटितीर्थफलं तस्य लभते नात्र संशय ॥१६॥

Sarva-Jvara-Bhayam Na Syaat Sarva-Vyaadhi-Vinaashanam |
Kotti-Tiirtha-Phalam Tasya Labhate Na-Atra Samshaya ||16||

Meaning:
16.1: … will not have any fear of Fever (i.e. Illness) and it will
destroy all his Illness,
16.2: He will obtain the fruits of going to million pilgrimages, there
is no doubt about it.

जया मे चाग्रतः पातु विजया पातु पृष्ठतः ।
नारायणी शीर्षदेशे सर्वाङ्गे सिंहवाहिनी ॥१७॥

Jayaa Me Ca-Agratah Paatu Vijayaa Paatu Prsstthatah |
Naaraayannii Shiirssa-Deshe Sarva-Angge Simhavaahinii ||17||

Meaning:
17.1: May Jaya protect me from Front, and may Vijaya protect me from
Back,
17.2: (May) Narayani (protect the) region of my Head, and may
Simhavahini (protect) all my Body,

शिवदूती उग्रचण्डा प्रत्यङ्गे परमेश्वरी ।
विशालाक्षी महामाया कौमारी सङ्खिनी शिवा ॥१८॥

Shivaduutii Ugracannddaa Pratyangge Parame[a-Ii]shvarii |
Vishaalaakssii Mahaamaayaa Kaumaarii Sangkhinii Shivaa ||18||

Meaning:
18.1: The Terrible and Fierce Devi Shivaduti, the Supreme Goddess, is in
all my Angas (Body Parts),
18.2: (And also) Vishalakshi the Mahamaya (Great Enchantress), and Devi
Kaumari and Shankhini, the Auspicious one.

चक्रिणी जयधात्री च रणमत्ता रणप्रिया ।
दुर्गा जयन्ती काली च भद्रकाली महोदरी ॥१९॥

Cakrinnii Jaya-Dhaatrii Ca Ranna-Mattaa Ranna-Priyaa |
Durgaa Jayantii Kaalii Ca Bhadrakaalii Maho[a-U]darii ||19||

Meaning:
19.1: (And also) Chakrini (The one with Chakra), Who is the supporter of
Victory (Jayadhatri), Who is intoxicated in Battle (Ranamatta) and fond
of Battles (Ranapriya),
19.2: (And) Durga, Jayanti (Ever Victorious), Kali and Bhadrakali, the
one with the Huge Womb (Mahodari) (Containing the Universe within it).

नारसिंही च वाराही सिद्धिदात्री सुखप्रदा ।
भयङ्करी महारौद्री महाभयविनाशिनी ॥२०॥

Naarasimhii Ca Vaaraahii Siddhi-Daatrii Sukha-Pradaa |
Bhayangkarii Mahaaraudrii Mahaa-Bhaya-Vinaashinii ||20||

Meaning:
20.1: (And also) Narasimhi and Varahi Who bestow Siddhi (Siddhidatri)
and Happiness (Sukhaprada),
20.2: Who is the terrible Maharaudri, the destroyer of Great Fear.

कालिकाष्टकम् : गलद्रक्तमुण्डावलीकण्ठमाला

गलद्रक्तमुण्डावलीकण्ठमाला महोघोररावा सुदंष्ट्रा कराला ।
विवस्त्रा श्मशानालया मुक्तकेशी महाकालकामाकुला कालिकेयम् ॥१॥

Galad-Rakta-Munnddaavalii-Kannttha-Maalaa Maho-Ghora-Raavaa
Su-Damssttraa Karaalaa |
Vivastraa Shmashaana-[A]alayaa Mukta-Keshii Mahaakaala-Kaama-[A]akulaa
Kaalikeyam ||1||

Meaning:
1.1: (Salutations to Devi Kalika) From Her Neck is hanging a Garland of
(severed) Heads from which Blood is dripping down,
1.2: She is making a very Terrific Sound revealing Her large Teeth, and
Her appearance is extremely Dreadful to look at,
1.3: She is without any Clothes and Residing in the Cremation ground;
Her Hair is let loose and Free (as is Her entire appearance),
1.4: Her entire being is manifesting the great Yearning to merge with
Mahakala (to take the devotees beyond Samsara); She is Kalika, the Great
Dark Goddess.

भुजेवामयुग्मे शिरोऽसिं दधाना वरं दक्षयुग्मेऽभयं वै तथैव ।
सुमध्याऽपि तुङ्गस्तना भारनम्रा लसद्रक्तसृक्कद्वया सुस्मितास्या ॥२॥

Bhuje-Vaama-Yugme Shiro[a-A]sim Dadhaanaa Varam Dakssa-Yugme-Abhayam Vai
Tathai-[aa-E]va |
Su-Madhya-Api Tungga-Stanaa Bhaara-Namraa Lasad-Rakta-Srkka-Dvayaa
Susmita-[A]asyaa ||2||

Meaning:
2.1: (Salutations to Devi Kalika) With Her Left pair of Hands, She is
Holding a Head and a Sword (symbols of Death), …
2.2: … and in like manner with Her Right pair of Hands, She is
depicting the Vara (Boon-Giving) and Abhaya (Fearlessness) mudras
(gestures) (assurance of taking the devotees to the world beyond
death),
2.3: Her well-built middle Torso is slightly Bent with the weight of Her
lofty Breasts,
2.4: Her pair of Lips are Shining with Redness (the colour of blood), at
the corner of which is playing a beautiful smile (of death).

शवद्वन्द्वकर्णावतंसा सुकेशी लसत्प्रेतपाणिं प्रयुक्तैककाञ्ची ।
शवाकारमञ्चाधिरूढा शिवाभिश्_ चतुर्दिक्षुशब्दायमानाऽभिरेजे ॥३॥

Shava-Dvandva-Karnna-Avatamsaa Su-Keshii Lasat-Preta-Paannim
Prayuktai(a-E)ka-Kaan.cii |
Shava-[A]akaara-Man.ca-Adhi-Ruuddhaa Shivaabhish_
Catur-Dikssu-Shabdaayamaana-Abhireje ||3||

Meaning:
3.1: (Salutations to Devi Kalika) Her pair of Ear Rings are displaying
the symbols of Corpse (death) and She is having a beautiful long
Hair,
3.2: Her Shining Girdle in the waist is made up of the (severed) joined
Hands of the Dead,
3.3: She is Mounted on the Platform of Corpses; .. and Jackals …
3.4: … from all four Directions are making howling Sounds (of terror);
… and in the midst of all these is Reigning Kalika, the Great Dark
Goddess.

विरञ्च्यादिदेवास्त्रयस्ते गुणास्त्रीन् समाराध्य कालीं प्रधाना बभूबुः
।
अनादिं सुरादिं मखादिं भवादिं स्वरूपं त्वदीयं न विन्दन्ति देवाः ॥१॥

Viran.cya[i-A]adi-Devaas-Trayas-Te Gunns-Triin Sama-[A]araadhya Kaaliim
Pradhaanaa Babhuubuh |
Anaadim Suraadim Makhaadim Bhavaadim Svaruupam Tvadiiyam Na Vindanti
Devaah ||1||

Meaning:
1.1: (Salutations to Devi Kalika) Viranchi (Sri Brahma) and the other
Devas of the Trinity, by taking recourse to Your Three Gunas, …
1.2: … and equally considering Kali as their Aradhya (worshippable),
have become the Chief among the Devas,
1.3: You are without any Beginning, You are the Beginning of all Devas
(i.e. the Primordial Power giving birth to the Devas), You are the
Beginning of all Sacrifices (i.e. the Primordial Power to which all
sacrificial oblations go), You are the Beginning of all the Worlds (i.e.
the Primordial Power giving birth to the Worlds),
1.4: Even the Devas do not know Your Transcendental Nature.

जगन्मोहनीयं तु वाग्वादिनीयं सुहृत्पोषिणीशत्रुसंहारणीयम् ।
वचस्तम्भनीयं किमुच्चाटनीयं स्वरूपं त्वदीयं न विन्दन्ति देवाः ॥२॥

Jagan-Mohaniiyam Tu Vaag-Vaadiniiyam
Suhrt-Possinnii-Shatru-Samhaaranniiyam |
Vaca-Stambhaniiyam Kim-Uccaattaniiyam Svaruupam Tvadiiyam Na Vindanti
Devaah ||2||

Meaning:
2.1: (Salutations to Devi Kalika) You are the Power Enchanting the
Worlds, and (what more), You are the Power Proclaiming Speech itself,
2.2: You are the Power which Nourish the Good-Hearted, and You are the
Power which Destroy the Enemies (i.e. Evil Hearted),
2.3: You are the Power which can Supress the Speech, and what more, You
are the Power which can Eradicate Speech itself (i.e. destroy the vain
pride of enemies),
2.4: Even the Devas do not know Your Transcendental Nature.

इयं स्वर्गदात्री पुनः कल्पवल्ली मनोजास्तु कामान् यथार्थं प्रकुर्यात्
।
तथा ते कृतार्था भवन्तीति नित्यं स्वरूपं त्वदीयं न विन्दन्ति देवाः ॥३॥

Iyam Svarga-Daatrii Punah Kalpa-Vallii Mano-Jaastu Kaamaan Yathaartham
Prakuryaat |
Tathaa Te Krtaarthaa Bhavanti-Iti Nityam Svaruupam Tvadiiyam Na Vindanti
Devaah ||3||

Meaning:
3.1: (Salutations to Devi Kalika) You can give Heaven itself (i.e. great
prosperity), and again like a Wish-Fulfilling Creeper …
3.2: … fulfill the Mind-Born wishes uttered with true devotion,
3.3: Thus, to You the World is always Grateful,
3.4: Even the Devas do not know Your Transcendental Nature.

सुरापानमत्ता सुभक्तानुरक्ता लसत्पूतचित्ते सदाविर्भवत्ते ।
जपध्यानपूजासुधाधौतपङ्का स्वरूपं त्वदीयं न विन्दन्ति देवाः ॥४॥

Suraa-Paana-Mattaa Su-Bhakta-Anuraktaa Lasat-Puuta-Citte
Sada[a-A]avirbhavat-Te |
Japa-Dhyaana-Puujaa-Sudhaa-Dhauta-Pangkaa Svaruupam Tvadiiyam Na
Vindanti Devaah ||4||

Meaning:
4.1: (Salutations to Devi Kalika) You take great Delight Drinking the
Sura (liquor signifying transcendental bliss) and You are Pleased with
sincere Devotees,
4.2: Within the Heart Shining with Purity, You Always Manifest Yourself,
…
4.3: … the Heart which is Cleansed of Impurities by the Nectar of Japa
(repetition of God’s name), Dhyana (Meditation) and Puja (worshipping
God),
4.4: Even the Devas do not know Your Transcendental Nature.

चिदानन्दकन्दं हसन् मन्दमन्दं शरच्चन्द्रकोटिप्रभापुञ्जबिम्बम् ।
मुनीनां कवीनां हृदि द्योतयन्तं स्वरूपं त्वदीयं न विन्दन्ति देवाः ॥५॥

Cid-Aananda-Kandam Hasan Manda-Mandam
Sharac-Candra-Kotti-Prabhaa-Pun.ja-Bimbam |
Muniinaam Kaviinaam Hrdi Dyotayantam Svaruupam Tvadiiyam Na Vindanti
Devaah ||5||

Meaning:
5.1: (Salutations to Devi Kalika) You are a Form within the Sky of
Consciousness of Spiritual Bliss and You make Your presence felt by
Smiling Gently (deep within),
5.2: Your Form is like the Moon in the Autumn Sky (of Spiritual
Consciousness) which Reflects the Million Rays contained within it,
5.3: The Sages and the Enlightened feel Your presence within the caves
of their Hearts,
5.4: Even the Devas do not know Your Transcendental Nature.

महामेघकाली सुरक्तापि शुभ्रा कदाचिद् विचित्राकृतिर्योगमाया ।
न बाला न वृद्धा न कामातुरापि स्वरूपं त्वदीयं न विन्दन्ति देवाः ॥६॥

Mahaa-Megha-Kaalii Su-Rakta-Api Shubhraa Kadaacid
Vicitraa-Krtir-Yogamaayaa |
Na Baalaa Na Vrddhaa Na Kaamaatura-Api Svaruupam Tvadiiyam Na Vindanti
Devaah ||6||

Meaning:
6.1: (Salutations to Devi Kalika) You are Black like the great Cloud and
also Deep Red, and again White,
6.2: Sometimes You assume various Forms through Your Yogamaya,
6.3: You are neither a Small Girl, nor an Old Woman, and also not of any
age filled with Love Desires (i.e. Youth),
6.4: Even the Devas do not know Your Transcendental Nature.

क्षमस्वापराधं महागुप्तभावं मया लोकमध्ये प्रकाशिकृतं यत् ।
तव ध्यानपूतेन चापल्यभावात् स्वरूपं त्वदीयं न विन्दन्ति देवाः ॥७॥

Kssama-Sva-Aparaadham Mahaa-Gupta-Bhaavam Mayaa Loka-Madhye
Prakaashi-Krtam Yat |
Tava Dhyaana-Puutena Caapalya-Bhaavaat Svaruupam Tvadiiyam Na Vindanti
Devaah ||7||

Meaning:
7.1: (Salutations to Devi Kalika) Please Forgive my Mistake (if any),
(because) Your Great Hidden Nature …
7.2: … has been Revealed by me in the midst of the World,
7.3: It has been revealed by the Childlike Nature (within me) which has
been made Pure by Meditation on You,
7.4: Even the Devas do not know Your Transcendental Nature.

यदि ध्यानयुक्तं पठेद् यो मनुष्यस्_ तदा सर्वलोके विशालो भवेच्च ।
गृहे चाष्टसिद्धिर्मृते चापि मुक्तिः स्वरूपं त्वदीयं न विन्दन्ति देवाः
॥८॥

Yadi Dhyaana-Yuktam Patthed Yo Manussyas_ Tadaa Sarva-Loke Vishaalo
Bhavec-Ca |
Grhe Ca-Asstta-Siddhir-Mrte Ca-Api Muktih Svaruupam Tvadiiyam Na
Vindanti Devaah ||8||

Meaning:
8.1: (Salutations to Devi Kalika) If any person Reads this with
Meditative Devotion, …
8.2: … then he will become Great in All the Worlds,
8.3: In the House (i.e. while living in this world) he will get the
Eight Siddhis, and after Death he will attain Liberation,
8.4: Even the Devas do not know Your Transcendental Nature.

॥ इति श्रीमच्छङ्कराचार्यविरचितं श्रीकालिकाष्टकं सम्पूर्णम् ॥

Thus ends Sri Kalikashtakam composed by Srimat Shankaracharya.

-Hanuman ji Slokas