Devi (Divine Mother)

ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः

Salutations to Goddess Durga with the seed sound Dum

ॐ ह्रीं

The primordial sound of the Divine Feminine, seed of cosmic power and manifestation

ॐ क्रीं

The seed of power and transformation, Ma Kali's energy

ॐ ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे

Invocation of Goddess Chamunda with seed sounds for protection and power

ॐ ऐं क्लीं सौः

Invocation of the young Goddess Tripurasundari with three seed sounds representing Saraswati, Lakshmi, and Kali

ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः

Om, the seed sound of Durga, salutations to Goddess Durga

ॐ क्रीं काल्यै नमः

Om, the seed sound of Kali, salutations to Goddess Kali

ॐ ऐं ह्रीं श्रीं अर्धेन्दु लसिताङ्गीं त्रिनेत्रां नीलालक वेष्टिताङ्गीं।

I worship Lalita Devi, whose body shines with the crescent moon, three-eyed, adorned with dark locks, decorated with moon-bindu gem jewels. Her form is vermillion-hued, three-eyed, with a crown of rubies radiating starlight, wearing a crown of crores of gems.

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता।

Salutations again and again to that Goddess who dwells in all beings as Shakti (power). Om, salutations to You who are Jayanti, Mangala, Kali, Bhadrakali, Kapalini, Durga, Kshama, Shiva, Dhatri, Svaha, and Svadha.

ॐ देवी प्रत्यक्षरं शिरो देवी त्रैलोक्यसुन्दरी

May the Goddess protect my head, may the beauty of three worlds protect me. May she constantly protect my forehead, may the glorious one protect my eyebrows, may Kali protect my cheeks, may Shankari protect the base of my ears, may Shambhavi protect my nose, may Chandika protect my upper lip

ॐ काली मे शिरः पातु महाकाली ललाटकम्

May Kali protect my head, may Mahakali protect my forehead, may Bhadrakali protect my face, may Maheshwari protect my eyes, may Kalabhairavi protect my ears, may Mahakali protect my throat

ॐ बगलामुखी शिरः पातु पीताम्बरा ललाटकम्

May Bagalamukhi protect my head, may the yellow-clothed one protect my forehead, may Stambhini covering my face, may the mighty one protect my eyes, may the enemy-paralyzer protect my ears, may the speech-stopper protect my throat

ॐ चामुण्डा पातु शिरः महिषमर्दिनी ललाटम्

May Chamunda protect my head, may the slayer of Mahisha protect my forehead, may the trident-bearer protect my face, may the lion-rider protect my eyes, may Ambika protect my ears, may Bhavani protect my throat

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता।

To that Goddess who abides in all beings in the form of power/energy, salutations to Her, salutations, salutations, salutations again and again. To that Goddess who abides in all beings in the form of mother, salutations to Her.

दुर्गे दुर्गे दुर्गे दुर्गति नाशिनी।

O Durga, Durga, Durga, destroyer of difficulties. Mother, You are the Goddess, the great queen. Victory to Mother Amba Gauri, victory to dark and fair Mother. Hari, Brahma, and Shiva meditate on You day and night.

जय अम्बे गौरी मैया जय श्यामा गौरी।

Victory to Mother Amba Gauri, victory to the dark and fair Mother. Hari, Brahma, and Shiva meditate on You day and night. Vermillion adorns Your forehead with musk tilak. Your two eyes shine brilliantly, Your moon-like face is beautiful.

अयि गिरिनन्दिनि नन्दितमेदिनि विश्वविनोदिनि नन्दनुते।

O daughter of the mountain, who makes the earth joyful, who delights the universe, praised by Nanda. Who dwells on the great Vindhya mountain peak, who sports with Vishnu, praised by the victorious. Victory, victory to the destroyer of Mahishasura, with beautiful braided hair, daughter of the mountain!

सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके।

O Goddess, You are the auspiciousness in all auspicious things, the giver of all that is auspicious, accomplisher of all purposes. O giver of refuge, three-eyed one, fair one, Narayani, salutations to You.

नमो नमो दुर्गे सुख करनी।

Salutations, salutations to Durga, giver of happiness. Salutations, salutations to Amba, remover of sorrows. Your light is formless. Your radiance spreads across all three worlds.

मैया मैं निहाल हो गया तेरे दरबार आके।

Mother, I became blessed by coming to Your court. By having Your darshan, Mother, I received my heart's desires. Victory to Amba, Jagadamba Mother, victory to Durga who holds the skull cup. Victory to Mahakali, victory to Kali, everyone chant together victory to Kali!

माता भवानी जय जय माता।

Victory to Mother Bhavani, victory victory to Mother. Victory to Amba, Mother of the Universe, victory victory to Mother. Victory to Katyayani, victory to Mother Chamunda. Victory to Bhairavi, power, victory to Tripura Sundari.

अम्बे तू है जगदम्बे काली जय दुर्गे खप्पर वाली।

O Amba, You are Jagadamba Kali, victory to Durga who holds the skull cup. Bharati (Saraswati) sings only Your qualities, O Mother, You are the sustainer of us all. Your form is existence-consciousness-bliss, Your light is undivided, You fill the universe. Those who take refuge in You, by Your grace, O Mahakali, cross over worldly existence.

अयि गिरिनन्दिनि नन्दितमेदिनि विश्वविनोदिनि नन्दनुते।

O daughter of the mountain, who makes the earth joyful, who delights the universe, praised by Nanda. Who dwells on Vindhya mountain, who sports with Vishnu, praised by the victorious. O Goddess, consort of Shiva, of great family, of great deeds. Victory, victory to the slayer of Mahishasura, with beautiful braids, daughter of the mountain!

शेरावाली माँ तेरी ममता का सहारा है।

O Mother riding the lion, Your motherly love is our support. Whoever comes to Your door, You remove all their sorrows. Taking nine forms, You are called Navadurga. Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, the great queen Mother.

मैया मैं तेरा शेर बड़ा सुन्दर है मेरी माँ।

Mother, Your lion is very beautiful, my Mother. Kali Mother's lion is very beautiful. O Mother with matted locks, red eyes, Your form is fierce. O Mother Kali who drinks blood, holder of the skull cup.

चामुण्डा माता की जय चण्डी माता की जय।

Victory to Mother Chamunda, victory to Mother Chandi. Victory to Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, Mahasarasvati. Victory to the nine Durgas, victory to Shakti. Victory to Mother Bhavani, victory to Jagadamba.

अम्बे तू है जगदम्बे काली ओ मैया तेरे पूजन को प्रतिदिन पावन फल मिले।

O Amba, You are Jagadamba Kali, O Mother, worshiping You daily brings sacred fruits. Your light burns constantly, Your aarti is performed, Your devotees are truly joyful. You are the form of Shakti, primordial Maya, You are the mother of time itself. You are Sharada, Annapurna, Vaishno Devi, the bestower of everyone's destiny.

शैलपुत्री ब्रह्मचारिणी चन्द्रघण्टा कूष्माण्डा।

Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, Siddhidatri - all nine Durgas, givers of auspiciousness. Devoted to protecting those who take refuge, the afflicted and suffering, O Goddess who removes all pain, Narayani, salutations to You.

दुर्गे दुर्गट भारी तुज विन कोण तारी।

O Durga, in great difficulties, without You who can save us? O Amba, refuge of the refugeless, ocean of compassion. Mother Queen, You have come to Your poor devotees. O ocean of mercy, we have taken shelter in You. (Marathi Durga bhajan)

शक्ति स्वरूपा माता त्रिशूल धारिणी।

Mother in the form of Shakti, holder of the trident. Destroyer of Mahishasura, victory victory to Mother Bhavani. Worshiped by Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh, Amba Bhavani. Riding the lion, queen of the entire universe.

माता रानी तेरी मूरति का सबको सहारा है।

Mother Queen, Your form is everyone's support. Whoever came to Your door never returned empty-handed. Holder of ten arms, weapons in hands, trident and sword. Seated on lion vehicle, Mother, Your court is great.

ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः।

Om, salutations to Goddess Durga with Her seed sound 'Dum'. Om Aim Hreem Kleem, salutations to Chamunda who conquers. These are powerful beej (seed) mantras for Durga worship.

दुर्गा माता शरणं शरणं दुर्गा माता।

I take refuge in Mother Durga, refuge refuge in Durga Mother. I take refuge in Bhavani, refuge refuge in Bhavani. I take refuge in Amba, refuge refuge in Amba. I take refuge in Jagadamba, refuge refuge in Jagadamba.

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