Durga Mata Chalisa

॥ चौपाई ॥

नमो नमो दुर्गे सुख करनी।नमो नमो अम्बे दुःख हरनी॥

निराकार है ज्योति तुम्हारी।तिहूँ लोक फैली उजियारी॥

शशि ललाट मुख महाविशाला।नेत्र लाल भृकुटि विकराला॥

रूप मातु को अधिक सुहावे।दरश करत जन अति सुख पावे॥

तुम संसार शक्ति लय कीना।पालन हेतु अन्न धन दीना॥

अन्नपूर्णा हुई जग पाला।तुम ही आदि सुन्दरी बाला॥

प्रलयकाल सब नाशन हारी।तुम गौरी शिवशंकर प्यारी॥

शिव योगी तुम्हरे गुण गावें।ब्रह्मा विष्णु तुम्हें नित ध्यावें॥

रूप सरस्वती को तुम धारा।दे सुबुद्धि ऋषि-मुनिन उबारा॥

धरा रूप नरसिंह को अम्बा।प्रगट भईं फाड़कर खम्बा॥

रक्षा कर प्रह्लाद बचायो।हिरण्याक्ष को स्वर्ग पठायो॥

लक्ष्मी रूप धरो जग माहीं।श्री नारायण अंग समाहीं॥

क्षीरसिन्धु में करत विलासा।दयासिन्धु दीजै मन आसा॥

हिंगलाज में तुम्हीं भवानी।महिमा अमित न जात बखानी॥

मातंगी अरु धूमावति माता।भुवनेश्वरी बगला सुख दाता॥

श्री भैरव तारा जग तारिणी।छिन्न भाल भव दुःख निवारिणी॥

केहरि वाहन सोह भवानी।लांगुर वीर चलत अगवानी॥

कर में खप्पर-खड्ग विराजै।जाको देख काल डर भाजे॥

सोहै अस्त्र और त्रिशूला।जाते उठत शत्रु हिय शूला॥

नगर कोटि में तुम्हीं विराजत।तिहुंलोक में डंका बाजत॥

शुम्भ निशुम्भ दानव तुम मारे।रक्तबीज शंखन संहारे॥

महिषासुर नृप अति अभिमानी।जेहि अघ भार मही अकुलानी॥

रूप कराल कालिका धारा।सेन सहित तुम तिहि संहारा॥

परी गाढ़ सन्तन पर जब-जब।भई सहाय मातु तुम तब तब॥

अमरपुरी अरु बासव लोका।तब महिमा सब रहें अशोका॥

ज्वाला में है ज्योति तुम्हारी।तुम्हें सदा पूजें नर-नारी॥

प्रेम भक्ति से जो यश गावै।दुःख दारिद्र निकट नहिं आवें॥

ध्यावे तुम्हें जो नर मन लाई।जन्म-मरण ताकौ छुटि जाई॥

जोगी सुर मुनि कहत पुकारी।योग न हो बिन शक्ति तुम्हारी॥

शंकर आचारज तप कीनो।काम अरु क्रोध जीति सब लीनो॥

निशिदिन ध्यान धरो शंकर को।काहु काल नहिं सुमिरो तुमको॥

शक्ति रूप को मरम न पायो।शक्ति गई तब मन पछितायो॥

शरणागत हुई कीर्ति बखानी।जय जय जय जगदम्ब भवानी॥

भई प्रसन्न आदि जगदम्बा।दई शक्ति नहिं कीन विलम्बा॥

मोको मातु कष्ट अति घेरो।तुम बिन कौन हरै दुःख मेरो॥

आशा तृष्णा निपट सतावे।मोह मदादिक सब विनशावै॥

शत्रु नाश कीजै महारानी।सुमिरौं इकचित तुम्हें भवानी॥

करो कृपा हे मातु दयाला।ऋद्धि-सिद्धि दे करहु निहाला॥

जब लगि जियउं दया फल पाऊं।तुम्हरो यश मैं सदा सुनाऊं॥

दुर्गा चालीसा जो नित गावै।सब सुख भोग परमपद पावै॥

देवीदास शरण निज जानी।करहु कृपा जगदम्ब भवानी॥

Durga Chalisa (English Transliteration with Meaning)

Namo Namo Durge Sukh Karani, Namo Namo Ambe Dukh Harani.
Meaning: Salutations again and again to Goddess Durga, the giver of happiness, and to Mother Amba, the remover of all sorrows.

Nirakar Hai Jyoti Tumhari, Tihun Lok Phaili Ujiyari.
Meaning: Your divine light is formless and illuminates all the three worlds with its radiance.

Shashi Lalat Mukh Mahavishala, Netra Lal Bhrikuti Vikarala.
Meaning: Your forehead shines like the moon, Your face is magnificent, Your red eyes and fierce eyebrows display Your immense power.

Roop Matu Ko Adhik Suhave, Darash Karat Jan Ati Sukh Pave.
Meaning: Your beautiful form enchants everyone, and those who behold You experience immense joy.

Tum Sansar Shakti Lay Kina, Palan Hetu Ann Dhan Dina.
Meaning: You are the supreme power behind the universe and provide food and wealth for the sustenance of all beings.

Annapurna Hui Jag Pala, Tum Hi Aadi Sundari Bala.
Meaning: As Goddess Annapurna, You nourish the entire world and are the eternal, beautiful Divine Mother.

Pralayakaal Sab Nashan Hari, Tum Gauri Shiv Shankar Pyari.
Meaning: During the time of cosmic dissolution, You destroy all creation. As Goddess Gauri, You are the beloved of Lord Shiva.

Shiv Yogi Tumhare Gun Gaven, Brahma Vishnu Tumhen Nit Dhyaven.
Meaning: Lord Shiva and great yogis sing Your praises, while Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu meditate upon You every day.

Roop Saraswati Ko Tum Dhara, De Subuddhi Rishi Munin Ubara.
Meaning: You assume the form of Goddess Saraswati and bless sages and saints with wisdom and knowledge.

Dhara Roop Narasimha Ko Amba, Pragat Bhayin Phadkar Khamba.
Meaning: O Mother, You manifested through the form of Narasimha, appearing by splitting the pillar.

Raksha Kar Prahlad Bachayo, Hiranyaksha Ko Swarg Pathayo.
Meaning: You protected the devotee Prahlada and destroyed the demon, granting him liberation.

Lakshmi Roop Dharo Jag Mahin, Shri Narayan Ang Samahin.
Meaning: You manifest as Goddess Lakshmi and reside eternally with Lord Narayana.

Ksheer Sindhu Mein Karat Vilasa, Daya Sindhu Dijai Man Aasa.
Meaning: You dwell joyfully in the Ocean of Milk. O Ocean of Compassion, please fulfill the desires of my heart.

Hinglaj Mein Tumhin Bhavani, Mahima Amit Na Jat Bakhani.
Meaning: You are worshipped as Goddess Bhavani at Hinglaj, and Your infinite glory cannot be adequately described.

Matangi Aru Dhumavati Mata, Bhuvaneshwari Bagala Sukh Data.
Meaning: You are Goddess Matangi, Dhumavati, Bhuvaneshwari, and Bagalamukhi, who bestow happiness and divine blessings.

Shri Bhairav Tara Jag Tarini, Chhinna Bhal Bhav Dukh Nivarini.
Meaning: You are Tara, the liberator of the world, and Chhinnamasta, who removes worldly suffering.

Kehari Vahan Soh Bhavani, Langur Veer Chalat Agavani.
Meaning: Riding majestically on a lion, O Bhavani, You are accompanied by the brave Hanuman-like attendants.

Kar Mein Khappar Khadga Virajai, Jako Dekh Kaal Dar Bhajai.
Meaning: Holding a skull bowl and a sword in Your hands, even Death itself trembles upon seeing You.

Sohai Astra Aur Trishula, Jate Uthat Shatru Hiy Shoola.
Meaning: Your divine weapons and trident shine brilliantly, causing fear and pain in the hearts of enemies.

Nagar Koti Mein Tumhin Virajat, Tihun Lok Mein Danka Bajat.
Meaning: You reside in countless sacred places, and Your glory echoes throughout the three worlds.

Shumbh Nishumbh Danav Tum Mare, Raktabeej Shankhan Sanhare.
Meaning: You destroyed the demons Shumbha, Nishumbha, and the mighty Raktabija.

Mahishasur Nrip Ati Abhimani, Jehi Agh Bhar Mahi Akulani.
Meaning: You slew the arrogant demon king Mahishasura, whose sins had burdened the Earth.

Roop Karal Kalika Dhara, Sena Sahit Tum Tihi Sanhara.
Meaning: Assuming the fierce form of Goddess Kali, You destroyed him along with his entire army.

Pari Gadh Santan Par Jab Jab, Bhai Sahay Matu Tum Tab Tab.
Meaning: Whenever devotees faced great difficulties, You always came to their rescue.

Amarpuri Aru Basav Loka, Tab Mahima Sab Rahen Ashoka.
Meaning: Because of Your grace, even the heavenly realms remain peaceful and free from sorrow.

Jwala Mein Hai Jyoti Tumhari, Tumhen Sada Poojen Nar Nari.
Meaning: Your divine light shines in the sacred flame, and people everywhere worship You with devotion.

Prem Bhakti Se Jo Yash Gavai, Dukh Daridra Nikat Nahin Aavai.
Meaning: Whoever sings Your praises with love and devotion is freed from sorrow and poverty.

Dhyave Tumhen Jo Nar Man Lai, Janma Maran Tako Chhut Jai.
Meaning: Those who meditate upon You wholeheartedly become free from the cycle of birth and death.

Jogi Sur Muni Kahat Pukari, Yog Na Ho Bin Shakti Tumhari.
Meaning: Yogis, gods, and sages proclaim that spiritual perfection cannot be attained without Your divine power.

Shankar Aacharaj Tap Kino, Kaam Aru Krodh Jeeti Sab Lino.
Meaning: Even Lord Shankar performed great penance and conquered desire and anger through Your grace.

Nishidin Dhyan Dharo Shankar Ko, Kahu Kaal Nahin Sumiro Tumko.
Meaning: One may meditate upon Lord Shiva day and night, but without remembering You, worship remains incomplete.

Shakti Roop Ko Maram Na Payo, Shakti Gai Tab Man Pachhitayo.
Meaning: Those who fail to understand Your true power regret it when divine strength leaves them.

Sharanagat Hui Kirti Bakhani, Jai Jai Jai Jagadamb Bhavani.
Meaning: Those who surrender at Your feet glorify Your greatness, singing victory to Mother Jagadamba.

Bhai Prasann Aadi Jagadamba, Dai Shakti Nahin Kin Vilamba.
Meaning: The Primordial Mother becomes pleased and immediately blesses Her devotees with strength.

Moko Matu Kasht Ati Ghero, Tum Bin Kaun Harai Dukh Mero.
Meaning: O Mother, I am surrounded by hardships. Who else but You can remove my suffering?

Aasha Trishna Nipat Satave, Moh Madadik Sab Vinashavai.
Meaning: Please destroy my endless desires, attachments, pride, and all negative qualities.

Shatru Nash Kijai Maharani, Sumirau Ikchit Tumhen Bhavani.
Meaning: O Great Queen, destroy my enemies as I remember You with single-minded devotion.

Karo Kripa He Matu Dayala, Riddhi Siddhi De Karahu Nihala.
Meaning: O Compassionate Mother, bless me with prosperity, spiritual powers, and complete fulfillment.

Jab Lagi Jiyun Daya Phal Paun, Tumharo Yash Main Sada Sunaun.
Meaning: As long as I live, may I continue to receive Your grace and always sing Your divine glory.

Durga Chalisa Jo Nit Gavai, Sab Sukh Bhog Param Pad Pavai.
Meaning: Whoever recites the Durga Chalisa daily attains all happiness and ultimately reaches the supreme spiritual abode.

Devidas Sharan Nij Jani, Karahu Kripa Jagadamb Bhavani.
Meaning: O Mother Jagadamba, accept Devidas as Your devotee and shower Your divine grace upon him.