Goddess Durga
Sampoorna Durga Saptashloki
Seven verses that hold the essence of the Durga Saptashati.
Begin chantingMeaning & traditionज्ञानिनामपि चेतांसि देवी भगवती हि सा ।
Even the minds of the wise, that blessed Goddessबलादाकृष्य मोहाय महामाया प्रयच्छति ॥
draws forcibly into delusion: she is Mahamaya.दुर्गे स्मृता हरसि भीतिमशेषजन्तोः
O Durga, when remembered you remove the fear of every being;स्वस्थैः स्मृता मतिमतीव शुभां ददासि ।
remembered by those at ease, you grant a mind of great goodness.दारिद्र्यदुःखभयहारिणि का त्वदन्या
Remover of poverty, sorrow and fear, who but youसर्वोपकारकरणाय सदार्द्रचित्ता ॥
has a heart ever tender to help all?सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके ।
O auspiciousness of all that is auspicious, gracious one who fulfils every aim,शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥
O refuge, three-eyed Gauri, Narayani, salutations to you.शरणागतदीनार्तपरित्राणपरायणे ।
O you who are devoted to rescuing the humble and distressed who seek refuge,सर्वस्यार्तिहरे देवि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥
remover of everyone’s suffering, O Goddess Narayani, salutations to you.सर्वस्वरूपे सर्वेशे सर्वशक्तिसमन्विते ।
O you who are every form, ruler of all, endowed with every power,भयेभ्यस्त्राहि नो देवि दुर्गे देवि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥
protect us from fears, O Goddess; O Goddess Durga, salutations to you.रोगानशेषानपहंसि तुष्टा
When pleased, you destroy all afflictions;रुष्टा तु कामान् सकलानभीष्टान् ।
when displeased, all cherished desires.त्वामाश्रितानां न विपन्नराणां
No calamity befalls those who take refuge in you;त्वामाश्रिता ह्याश्रयतां प्रयान्ति ॥
those who rely on you become a refuge for others.सर्वाबाधाप्रशमनं त्रैलोक्यस्याखिलेश्वरि ।
O sovereign of the three worlds, quiet every trouble,एवमेव त्वया कार्यमस्मद्वैरिविनाशनम् ॥
and in the same way remove our adversaries.अर्थ
वे महामाया ज्ञानियों के मन को भी मोह में डाल देती हैं। हे दुर्गा, स्मरण करने पर आप सबका भय हरती हैं और शुभ बुद्धि देती हैं; दरिद्रता, दुःख और भय हरने वाली आपके समान दयालु और कौन है? हे सर्वमंगला नारायणी, शरणागतों की रक्षा करने वाली, सबकी पीड़ा हरने वाली, सर्वशक्तिमयी दुर्गा, आपको नमस्कार है; हमें भय से बचाइए। प्रसन्न होकर आप सब रोग नष्ट करती हैं; आपकी शरण में आए लोगों पर विपत्ति नहीं आती, वे स्वयं दूसरों के आश्रय बन जाते हैं। हे तीनों लोकों की स्वामिनी, सभी बाधाएँ शान्त करें और हमारे शत्रुओं का नाश करें।
Jñānināmapi cetāṃsi devī bhagavatī hi sā
Even the minds of the wise, that blessed GoddessBalādākṛṣya mohāya mahāmāyā prayacchati
draws forcibly into delusion: she is Mahamaya.Durge smṛtā harasi bhītimaśeṣajantoḥ
O Durga, when remembered you remove the fear of every being;Svasthaiḥ smṛtā matimatīva śubhāṃ dadāsi
remembered by those at ease, you grant a mind of great goodness.Dāridryaduḥkhabhayahāriṇi kā tvadanyā
Remover of poverty, sorrow and fear, who but youSarvopakārakaraṇāya sadārdracittā
has a heart ever tender to help all?Sarvamaṅgalamāṅgalye śive sarvārthasādhike
O auspiciousness of all that is auspicious, gracious one who fulfils every aim,Śaraṇye tryambake gauri nārāyaṇi namo’stu te
O refuge, three-eyed Gauri, Narayani, salutations to you.Śaraṇāgatadīnārtaparitrāṇaparāyaṇe
O you who are devoted to rescuing the humble and distressed who seek refuge,Sarvasyārtihare devi nārāyaṇi namo’stu te
remover of everyone’s suffering, O Goddess Narayani, salutations to you.Sarvasvarūpe sarveśe sarvaśaktisamanvite
O you who are every form, ruler of all, endowed with every power,Bhayebhyastrāhi no devi durge devi namo’stu te
protect us from fears, O Goddess; O Goddess Durga, salutations to you.Rogānaśeṣānapahaṃsi tuṣṭā
When pleased, you destroy all afflictions;Ruṣṭā tu kāmān sakalānabhīṣṭān
when displeased, all cherished desires.Tvāmāśritānāṃ na vipannarāṇāṃ
No calamity befalls those who take refuge in you;Tvāmāśritā hyāśrayatāṃ prayānti
those who rely on you become a refuge for others.Sarvābādhāpraśamanaṃ trailokyasyākhileśvari
O sovereign of the three worlds, quiet every trouble,Evameva tvayā kāryamasmadvairivināśanam
and in the same way remove our adversaries.Meaning
Even the minds of the wise, that blessed Goddess draws forcibly into delusion: she is Mahamaya. O Durga, when remembered you remove the fear of every being; remembered by those at ease, you grant a mind of great goodness. Remover of poverty, sorrow and fear, who but you has a heart ever tender to help all? O auspiciousness of all that is auspicious, gracious one who fulfils every aim, O refuge, three-eyed Gauri, Narayani, salutations to you. O you who are devoted to rescuing the humble and distressed who seek refuge, remover of everyone’s suffering, O Goddess Narayani, salutations to you. O you who are every form, ruler of all, endowed with every power, protect us from fears, O Goddess; O Goddess Durga, salutations to you. When pleased, you destroy all afflictions; when displeased, all cherished desires. No calamity befalls those who take refuge in you; those who rely on you become a refuge for others. O sovereign of the three worlds, quiet every trouble, and in the same way remove our adversaries.
Jnaaninaamapi chetaamsi devee bhagavatee hi saa
Even the minds of the wise, that blessed GoddessBalaadaakrishya mohaaya mahaamaayaa prayachchhati
draws forcibly into delusion: she is Mahamaya.Durge smritaa harasi bheetimasheshajantoh
O Durga, when remembered you remove the fear of every being;Svasthaih smritaa matimateeva shubhaam dadaasi
remembered by those at ease, you grant a mind of great goodness.Daaridryaduhkhabhayahaarini kaa tvadanyaa
Remover of poverty, sorrow and fear, who but youSarvopakaarakaranaaya sadaardrachittaa
has a heart ever tender to help all?Sarvamangalamaangalye shive sarvaarthasaadhike
O auspiciousness of all that is auspicious, gracious one who fulfils every aim,Sharanye tryambake gauri naaraayani namostu te
O refuge, three-eyed Gauri, Narayani, salutations to you.Sharanaagatadeenaartaparitraanaparaayane
O you who are devoted to rescuing the humble and distressed who seek refuge,Sarvasyaartihare devi naaraayani namostu te
remover of everyone’s suffering, O Goddess Narayani, salutations to you.Sarvasvaroope sarveshe sarvashaktisamanvite
O you who are every form, ruler of all, endowed with every power,Bhayebhyastraahi no devi durge devi namostu te
protect us from fears, O Goddess; O Goddess Durga, salutations to you.Rogaanasheshaanapahamsi tushtaa
When pleased, you destroy all afflictions;Rushtaa tu kaamaan sakalaanabheeshtaan
when displeased, all cherished desires.Tvaamaashritaanaam na vipannaraanaam
No calamity befalls those who take refuge in you;Tvaamaashritaa hyaashrayataam prayaanti
those who rely on you become a refuge for others.Sarvaabaadhaaprashamanam trailokyasyaakhileshvari
O sovereign of the three worlds, quiet every trouble,Evameva tvayaa kaaryamasmadvairivinaashanam
and in the same way remove our adversaries.Meaning (Hinglish)
Ve Mahaamaayaa gyaaniyon ke man ko bhi moh mein daal deti hain. He Durgaa, smaran karne par aap sabka bhay harti hain aur shubh buddhi deti hain; daridrataa, dukh aur bhay harne vaali aapke samaan dayaalu aur kaun hai? He Sarvamangalaa Naaraayani, sharanaagaton ki rakshaa karne vaali, sabki peedaa harne vaali, sarvashaktimayi Durgaa, aapko namaskaar; humein bhay se bachaaiye. Prasann hokar aap sab rog nasht karti hain; aapki sharan mein aaye logon par vipatti nahin aati, ve khud doosron ka aashray ban jaate hain. He teenon lokon ki svaamini, sabhi baadhaayein shaant karein aur hamaare shatruon ka naash karein.
All seven verses of the Durga Saptashloki, drawn from the Devi Mahatmyam. The introductory viniyoga and dialogue are omitted. Its references to removing illness and adversaries are traditional devotional claims. English meanings are paraphrases; punctuation and Devanagari spelling are normalized.
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About the Durga Saptashloki
The Durga Saptashloki gathers seven verses from the Devi Mahatmyam (Durga Saptashati). Tradition holds that Shiva asked the Goddess for a short way to her grace, and she gave these seven. They are recited when there is no time for the full text, especially in Navratri.
Best time to chant: Daily during Navratri, and on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Benefits of the Durga Saptashloki
- Seven verses that hold the essence of the Durga Saptashati.
- Repeated recitation can be used as a practice of attention and devotion.
How to chant the Durga Saptashloki
- Read each line together with its meaning before beginning.
- Recite the complete prayer slowly, following the script you prefer.
- Use the counter after each complete recitation. Choose a comfortable number of repetitions.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Durga Saptashloki come from?
All seven verses of the Durga Saptashloki, drawn from the Devi Mahatmyam. The introductory viniyoga and dialogue are omitted. Its references to removing illness and adversaries are traditional devotional claims.
What does one count represent?
One count represents one complete recitation of the prayer displayed on this page. You can choose a short practice or count 108 repetitions.