Durga Chaalisa is one of the most popular and common
way of praying to Goddess Durga - the incarnation of Shakti. This forty
verse prayer is sung in praise of the goddess and is a narrative of many
of the divine incidents she committed. The goddess is addressed as
mother in the prayer and is extolled for her moon like beaming face and
the radiance she radiates on the entire Universe. All the power of the
Universe is said to be placed in the divine Shakti Maa Durga. She is
also hailed in her other form of Gauri as the consort of Lord Shiva. The
goddess is also praised for assassinating the demons Shumbh-Nishumbha
and Raktabeej thus saving mankind from the demons terror. One who
recites the prayer with full concentration is said to be relived from
the cycles of birth and death and attain ultimate Nirvana or moksha.
Those who sing the Durga Chaalisa attain ultimate bliss as they are
freed from all their afflictions and mother's grace is always on them.
Namo Namo Durge Sukh Karani, Namo Namo Ambe Dukh Harani
Nirankar Hai Jyoti Tumhari, Tihon Lok Phaili Ujiyaari
Shashi Lalaat Mukh Maha Vishaala, Netra Lal Bhrikoutee Vikaraalaa
Roop Maatu Ko Adhik Suhaave, Darshan Karata Janaa Ati Sukh Paave
Tum Sansaar Shakti Laya Keena, Palana Hetu Anna Dhan Deena
Annapoorna Hui Tu Jag Paala, Tumhi Aadi Sundari Bala
Pralayakala Sab Nashana Haari, Tum Gauri Shiv Shankar Pyari
Shiv Yogi Tumhre Gun Gaavein, Brahma Vishnu Tumhein Nit Dhyavein
Roop Saraswati Ka Tum Dhara, Day Subuddhi Rishi Munina Ubara
Dharyo Roop Narsimhaa Ko Amba, Pragat Bhayi Phaad Ke Khambaa
Raksha Kari Prahlad Bachaayo, Hiranyaykush Ko Swarga Pathayo
Lakshmi Roop Dharo Jag Mahin, Shree Narayan Anga Samaahin
Ksheer Sindhu Mein Karat Vilasa, Daya Sindhu Deejey Man Aasa
Hingalaja Mein Tumhi Bhavaani, Mahima Amit Na Jaat Bakhani
Matangi Aru Dhoomawati Mata, Bhuvaneshwari Bagala Sukhdaata
Shree Bhairav Tara Jag Tarani, Chhinna Bhala Bhava Dukh Nivaarini
Kehari Vahan Soha Bhavaani, Laangur Veer Chalata Agavani
Kar Mein Khappar Khadaga Viraajay, Jako Dekh Kaal Dar Bhajey
Sohe Astra Aur Trishula, Jase Uthata Shatru Hiya Shoola
Nagarkot Mein Toumhi Virajat, Tihon Lok Mein Danka Baajat
Nagarkot Mein Tumhi Virajat, Tihon Lok Mein Danka Baajat Shumbh
Nishumbh Daanav Tum Maare, Rakta Beej Shankhana Sanghaare
Mahishasur Nrip Ati Abhimaani, Jehi Agh Bhar Mahi Akulaani
Roop Karaal Kali ka Dhara, Sen Sahita Tum Tihin Samhaara
Pari Gaarh Santana Par Jab Jab, Bhayi Sahay Matou Tum Tab Tab
Amarpuri Arubaa Sab Lokaa, Tab Mahimaa Sab Kahey Ashoka
Jwala Mein Hai Jyoti Tumhaari, Tumhein Sada Poojey Nar Nari
Prem Bhakti Se Jo Yash Gave, Dukh Daridra Nikat Nahin Aave
Dhyaave Tumhein Jo Nar Man Layi, Janma Maran Tako Chhutee Jaayi
Yogi Sur Muni Kahat Pukaari, Yog Na Hoye Bina Shakti Tumhari
Shankara Acharaj Tap Ati Keenho, Kaam Krodh Jeet Sab Leenho
Nishidin Dhyaan Dharo Shankar Ko, Kahu Kaal Nahin Sumiro Tumko
Shakti Roop Ko Maram Na Payo, Shakti Gayi Tab Man Pachitaayo
Sharnagat Huyi Kirti Bakhaani, Jai Jai Jai Jagadambe Bhavaani
Bhayi Prasanna Aadi Jagadambaa, Dayi Shakti Nahin Keen Vilamba
Maukon Maatu Kashta Ati Ghero, Tum Bin Kaun Harey Dukh Mero
Asha Trishna Nipat Sataavein, Ripu Moorakh Mohe Ati Darpaave
Shatru Nash Kijey Mahaarani, Sumiron Ikchit Tumhein Bhavani
Karo Kripa Hey Maatu Dayala, Riddhi Siddhi Dey Karahou Nihaala
Jab Lagi Jiyoun Daya Phal Paoun, Tumhro Yash Mein Sada Sunaun
Durga Chalisa Jo Nar Gaavey, Sab Sukh Bhog Parampad Paavey
Devidaas Sharan Nij Jaani, Karahun Kripa Jagadambe Bhavaani