1.
Namo Namo Durge sukh karni,
Namo Namo Ambe dukh harani.
I bow to you O Goddess Durga, the bestower of all happiness! I bow to you O Godess Amba! Who ends all miseries.
2.
Nirakar hai jyoti tumhari,
Tihun lok pheli Ujiyari.
The radiance of your light is limitless and all pervading and all the three realms (the earth, the heaven and the nether world) are enlightened by thee.
3.
Shashi lalat mukh mahavishala,
Netra lal brikutee vikarala.
Your visage is like the moon; your face reflects an all encompassing brightness; your eyes are having a red glow and there is a frightening frown on your forehead.
4.
Roop Matu ko adhik suhave,
Daras karat jan ati sukh pave.
O Mother! Your view is enchanting, the very sight of you ensures welfare of the devout.
5.
Tum sansar shakti lay kina,
Palan hetu ann dhan dina.
All the powers of the world repose in thee and it is you who provide food and money for the world's survival.
6.
Annapurna hui jag pala,
Tumhi Adi Sundari bala.
Like the feeding mother Annapurna you nurture the whole universe and you are the one who appear like the eternal Bala Sundari (young girl of extreme beauty)
7.
Pralaya kala sab nashan hari,
Tum Gauri Shiv Shankar pyari.
O Gauri! the beloved consort of Shiva, you are the one who destroys everything at the time of Dissolution.
8.
Shiv yogi tumhre gun gaven,
Brahma Vishnu tumhen nit dhyaven.
Even the ascetics like Lord Shiva always chants your praise; so does Brahma Vishnu and other gods, who always meditates on you.
9.
Roop Saraswati ko tum dhara,
De subuddhi rishi munin ubara.
You also appeared in the form of Goddess Saraswati to grant wisdom to the sages and thus ensured their welfare.
10.
Dharyo roop Narsimha ko Amba,
Pragat bhayin phar kar khamba.
O Mother Amba, it was you who appeared in the form of Narasimha, sundering the pillar.
11.
Raksha kari Prahlad bachayo,
Hiranakush swarga pathayo.
Thus you saved Prahlad and Hiranyakashyap also went to Heaven as he received death at your hands and thus got salvation.
12.
Lakshmi roop dharo jag mahi,
Shree Narayan ang samahi.
In the form of Goddes Lakshmi, O mother, you appear in this world and repose by the side of Shree-Narayana.
13.
Ksheer Sindhu men karat vilasa,
Daya Sindhu deeje man aasa.
Dwelling on the Sea of Milk, with Lord Vishnu, O Goddess, please fulfill my desires.
14.
Hingalaj men tumhin Bhavani,
Mahima amit na jat bakhani.
O Bhavani, the famous goddess of Hingalaj is none else but you yourself. Your glory is unlimited which cannot be described.
15.
Matangi Dhoomavati Mata,
Bhuvaneshwari bagala sukhdata.
O Matangi Dhoomavati! It is you who appear as Bhuvaneshwari and Bagalamukhi Devi to bestow peace and prosperity to all.
16.
Shree Bhairava Tara jag tarini,
Chhinna Bhal bhav dukh nivarini.
It is you who redeem the world, appearing in the form of Shree Bhairavi, Taradevi and Chhinnamasta Devi, and end its sorrows.
17.
Kehari vahan soh Bhavani,
Langur Veer chalat agavani.
Reposing gracefully upon your vehicle of lion, O Goddess Bhavani, you are escorted by the brave Hanuman.
18.
Kar men khappar khadag viraje,
Jako dekh kal dar bhaje.
When you appear in the form of Goddess Kali with sword in one hand and a cupel in the other, even Time flees in panic.
19.
Sohe astra aur trishoola,
Jase udat shatru hiya shoola.
When the enemy beholds you well armed, with a trident in your hand, his heart aches with the sting of fear.
20.
Nagarkot men tumhi virajat,
Tihun lok men danka bajat.
You also repose in the form of the Devi at Nagarkot in Kangra. Thus all the three realms shudder at the might of your glory.
21.
Shumbh Nishumbh Danuj Tum mare
Rakta-beeja shankhan samhare.
You have slain such demons as Shumbha and Nishumbha and massacred the thousand forms of the dreaded demon Rakta-beeja.
22.
Mahishasur nripa ati abhimani,
Jehi agh bhar mahi akulani.
When the earth was severely distressed bearing the load of the sins of the arrogant Mahishasur-
23.
Roop Karaal Kalika dhara,
Sen sahita tum tin samhara.
You assumed the dreadful form of Goddess Kali and massacred him along with his army.
24.
Pari ghaar Santan par jab jab,
Bhayi sahay Matu tum tab tab.
Thus whenever the noble saints were distressed, it is you, O Mother, who came to their rescue.
25.
Amarpuri aru basava loka,
Tav mahima sab rahen asoka.
O Goddess! All the realms including the Amarpuri (divine realm) remain sorrowless and happy by your grace.
26.
Jwala men hai jyoti tumhari,
Tumhen sada poojen nar nari.
O Mother! It is the symbol of your glory that is burning brightly at Shree Jwalaji where both men and women always worship you.
27.
Prem bhakti se jo yash gave,
Dukh-daaridra nikat nahin ave.
He who sings your glory with devotion, love and sincerity remains beyond the reach of grief and
28.
Dhyave tumhen jo nar man laee,
Janam-maran tako chhuti jaee.
He who meditates upon your form with concentration goes beyond the cycle of births and deaths.
29.
Jogi sur-muni kahat pukari,
Jog na ho bin shakti tumhari.
All the yogis, gods and sages candidly declare that without your favour one can't establish communion with God.
30.
Shankar Aacharaj tap keenhon,
Kam, krodha, jeet sab leenhon.
Shankaracharya had once performed a special penance called Aacharaj, by virtue of which he had subdued his anger and desire.
31.
Nishidin dhyan dharo Shankar ko,
Kahu kal nahin sumiro tum ko.
He always worshipped Lord Shankar and never for a moment concentrated his mind on you.
32.
Shakti roop ko maram na payo,
Shakti gayi tab man pachhitayo.
Since he did not realise your immense glory, his all powers waned and thence he repented.
33.
Sharanagat hui keerti bakhani,
Jai jai jai jagdamb Bhavani.
Then he sought refuge in you, chanted your glory and sang 'victory, victory, victory to Thee, O, Jagdamba Bhavani'.
34.
Bhayi prasanna Aadi Jagdamba,
Dayi shakti nahin keen vilamba.
Then, O Primal Goddess Jagdamba ji, you were propitiated and in no time you bestowed him with his lost powers.
35.
Mikon Matu kashta ati ghero,
Tum bin kaun hare dukh mero.
O Mother! Severe afflictions distress me and no one except Your Honoured Self can provide me relief. Please end my afflictions.
36.
Aasha trishna nipat sataven,
Moh madadik sab binsaven.
I am always tortured by hopes and longings. Along with them all sorts of other passions and lust torment my heart forever.
37.
Shatru nash keeje Maharani,
Sumiron ikchit tumhen Bhavani.
O Bhavani! I always meditate on you with concentrated mind. Kindly come and destroy my enemies.
38.
Karo kripa hey Matu dayala,
Riddhi-Siddhi de karahu nihala.
O Merciful Mother! bestow favours on me and make me feel happy by bestowing me with all sorts of riches and powers.
39.
Jab lagi jiyoon daya phal paoon,
Tumhro yash mein sada sunaoon.
O Mother! Bestow upon me your grace as long as I live, so that I can always recount the feats of your glory to all.
40.
Durga Chalisa jo gave,
Sab sukh bhog parampad pave.
This way, he who always chants this Durga Chalisa shall forever enjoy all sorts of pleasures and shall attain the highest state in the end.
(From book 'The Supreme Mother Goddess Durga' by B.K. Chaturvedi)
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