Namo Namo Durge Sukh Karani – Durga Chalisa Lyrics is a devotional hymn that praises Goddess Durga, who is believed to remove difficulties and bring happiness. It means, “We bow to you, Durga, the giver of joy.” People sing it to seek her blessings, strength, and protection from troubles in life.
Who is Goddess Durga?
Goddess Durga is a powerful and loving goddess in Hinduism, known as the protector of the universe. She is often shown riding a lion or tiger, holding many weapons in her hands to fight evil. Durga represents strength, courage, and care, like a mother who protects her children. People pray to her during festivals like Navratri, asking for her blessings to remove fear and problems from their lives. Her story teaches us to be brave, stand up for what is right, and believe that good always wins over evil. She is seen as a symbol of hope and love.
Namo Namo Durge Sukh Karani – Durga Chalisa Lyrics in English
Namo namo Durge sukh karani |
Namo namo Ambe dukh harani || 1 ||
Nirankar hai jyoti tumhari
Tihun lok pheli ujayari || 2 ||
Shashi lalat mukh maha vishala |
Netra lal brikuti vikrala || 3 ||
Roop matu ko adhika suhave |
Daras karat jan ati sukh pave || 4 ||
Tum sansar shakti laya kina |
Palan hetu anna dhan dina || 5 ||
Annapurna hui jag pala |
Tumhi adi sundari bala || 6 ||
Pralaya kal sab nashan hari |
Tum Gauri Shiv Shankar pyari || 7 ||
Shiv yogi tumhare gun gave |
Brahma Vishnu tumhe nit dhyaven || 8 ||
Roop Saraswati ko tum dhara |
De subudhi rishi munin ubara || 9 ||
Dharyo roop Narsimha ko Amba |
Pragat bhayin phar kar kamba || 10 ||
Raksha kari Prahalad bachayo |
Hiranakush ko swarg pathayo || 11 ||
Lakshmii roop dharo jag mahi |
Shree Narayan ang samahi || 12 ||
Ksheree Sindhu karat vilasa |
Daya Sindhu deejay man aasa || 13 ||
Hingalaj mein tumhi Bhavani |
Mahima amit na jaat bakhani || 14 ||
Matangi Dhoomavati Mata |
Bhuvneshwari Bagala Sukhdata || 15 ||
Shree Bairav Tara jog tarani |
Chin-na Bhala bhav dukh nivarani || 16 ||
Kehari Vahan soh Bhavani |
Langur veer chalat agavani || 17 ||
Kar men khappar khadag viraje |
Jako dekh kal dar bhaje || 18 ||
Sohe astra aur trishoola |
Jase uthata shatru hiya shoola || 19 ||
Nagarkot mein tumhi virajat |
Tihun lok mein danka bajat || 20 ||
Shumbhu Nishumbhu Danuja tum mare |
Rakta-beeja shankhan samhare || 21 ||
Mahishasur nripa ati abhimani |
Jehi agha bhar mahi akulani || 22 ||
Roop kaaral Kalika dhara |
Sen sahita tum tin samhara || 23 ||
Pari garha santan par jab jab |
Bhayi sahaya Matu tum tab tab || 24 ||
Amarpuri aru basava loka |
Tava mahima sab rahen asoka || 25 ||
Jwala mein hai jyoti tumhari |
Tumhen sada pujan nar nari || 26 ||
Prem bhakti se jo yash gaye |
Dukh-daridra nikat nahin ave || 27 ||
Dhyave tumhen jo nar man laee |
Janam-maran tako chuti jaee || 28 ||
Jogi sur-muni kahat pukari |
Jog na ho bin shakti tumhari || 29 ||
Shankar Aacharaj tap keenhon |
Kam krodh jeet sab leenhon || 30 ||
Nisidhin dhyan dharo Shanker ko |
Kahu kal nahin sumiron tum ko || 31 ||
Shakti roop ko maram na payo |
Shakti gayi tab man pachitayo || 32 ||
Sharnagat hui keerti bakhani |
Jai jai jai Jagdamb Bhavani || 33 ||
Bhayi prasanna Aadi Jagdamba |
Dayi shakti nahin keen vilamba || 34 ||
Mokun Matu kashta ati ghero |
Tum bin kaun hare dukh mero || 35 ||
Asha trishna nipat sataven |
Moh madadik sab binsaven || 36 ||
Shatru nash keeje Maharani |
Sumiron ekachita tumhen Bhavani || 37 ||
Karo kripa hey Matu dayala |
Riddhi-Siddhi de karahu nihala || 38 ||
Jab lagi jiyoon daya phal paoon |
Tumro yash mein sada sunaoon || 39 ||
Durga chalisa jo gaye |
Sab sukh bhog parampad pave || 40 ||
Devidas sharan nij jani |
Karahu kripa Jagdamb Bhavani ||
Meaning of Namo Namo Durge Sukh Karani – Durga Chalisa Lyrics in English
Meaning of the Durga Chalisa, which is a dedicated to Mata Durga, expressing devotion, praise, and seeking her blessings. The chalisa highlights her qualities as a protector, nurturer, and remover of obstacles:
Namo namo Durge sukh karani |
Namo namo Ambe dukh harani ||
Salutations to Durga, the bringer of joy,
Salutations to Amba, the remover of sorrow.
Nirankar hai jyoti tumhari |
Tihun lok pheli ujayari ||
Your divine light is infinite and formless,
It illuminates all three worlds.
Shashi lalat mukh maha vishala |
Netra lal brikuti vikrala ||
Your forehead shines like the moon, and your face is vast,
Your red eyes and fierce brows are terrifying.
Roop matu ko adhika suhave |
Daras karat jan ati sukh pave ||
O Mother, your form is supremely enchanting,
Your darshan fills devotees with immense joy.
Tum sansar shakti laya kina |
Palan hetu anna dhan dina ||
You are the energy that sustains the world,
Providing food and wealth for its nourishment.
Annapurna hui jag pala |
Tumhi adi sundari bala ||
As Annapurna, you nurture the world,
You are the original, divine beauty.
Pralaya kal sab nashan hari |
Tum Gauri Shiv Shankar pyari ||
At the time of dissolution, you destroy everything,
You are Gauri, beloved of Lord Shiv Shankar.
Shiv yogi tumhare gun gave |
Brahma Vishnu tumhe nit dhyaven ||
Sages and Lord Shiva sing your praises,
Brahma and Vishnu meditate upon you.
Roop Saraswati ko tum dhara |
De subudhi rishi munin ubara ||
You took the form of Saraswati,
Granting wisdom to sages and rescuing them.
Dharyo roop Narsimha ko Amba |
Pragat bhayin phar kar kamba ||
You assumed the form of Narasimha, O Amba,
And emerged by splitting the pillar.
Raksha kari Prahalad bachayo |
Hiranakush ko swarg pathayo ||
You protected Prahlad and saved his life,
And sent Hiranyakashyap to heaven.
Lakshmii roop dharo jag mahi |
Shree Narayan ang samahi ||
In the form of Lakshmi, you reside in the world,
And merge into the body of Lord Narayan.
Ksheree Sindhu karat vilasa |
Daya Sindhu deejay man aasa ||
You reside in the ocean of milk playfully,
O ocean of compassion, fulfill my wishes.
Hingalaj mein tumhi Bhavani |
Mahima amit na jaat bakhani ||
You are Bhavani worshiped at Hinglaj,
Your glory is beyond expression.
Matangi Dhoomavati Mata |
Bhuvneshwari Bagala Sukhdata ||
You are Matangi and Dhoomavati, O Mother,
You are Bhuvaneshwari and Bagala, the giver of happiness.
Shree Bairav Tara jog tarani |
Chin-na Bhala bhav dukh nivarani ||
You are Bhairavi, Tara, savior of yogic practices,
Your sword destroys worldly sorrows.
Kehari Vahan soh Bhavani |
Langur veer chalat agavani ||
Seated on a lion, you shine as Bhavani,
With the mighty Langur leading your procession.
Kar men khappar khadag viraje |
Jako dekh kal dar bhaje ||
You hold a skull and sword in your hands,
Even Time itself trembles upon seeing you.
Sohe astra aur trishoola |
Jase uthata shatru hiya shoola ||
Your weapons and trident shine brightly,
Striking terror in the hearts of enemies.
Nagarkot mein tumhi virajat |
Tihun lok mein danka bajat ||
You reside gloriously in Nagarkot,
Your name resounds across all three worlds.
Shumbhu Nishumbhu Danuja tum mare |
Rakta-beeja shankhan samhare ||
You defeated the demons Shumbh and Nishumbh,
And annihilated Rakta-bija and his clan.
Mahishasur nripa ati abhimani |
Jehi agha bhar mahi akulani ||
The arrogant king Mahishasura,
Who oppressed the earth with his sins…
Roop kaaral Kalika dhara |
Sen sahita tum tin samhara ||
You took the fearsome form of Kalika,
And destroyed him along with his army.
Pari garha santan par jab jab |
Bhayi sahaya Matu tum tab tab ||
Whenever saints were in trouble,
You, O Mother, came to their aid.
Amarpuri aru basava loka |
Tava mahima sab rahen asoka ||
In heavenly realms and mortal worlds,
Your glory is celebrated without sorrow.
Jwala mein hai jyoti tumhari |
Tumhen sada pujan nar nari ||
Your divine light resides in flames,
And men and women always worship you.
Prem bhakti se jo yash gaye |
Dukh-daridra nikat nahin ave ||
Those who sing your praises with love and devotion,
Never face sorrow or poverty.
Dhyave tumhen jo nar man laee |
Janam-maran tako chuti jaee ||
Those who meditate on you wholeheartedly,
Are freed from the cycle of birth and death.
Jogi sur-muni kahat pukari |
Jog na ho bin shakti tumhari ||
Yogis and sages proclaim aloud,
That yoga is impossible without your power.
Shankar Aacharaj tap keenhon |
Kam krodh jeet sab leenhon ||
Shankaracharya performed austerities,
Conquering lust and anger.
Nisidhin dhyan dharo Shanker ko |
Kahu kal nahin sumiron tum ko ||
Though he meditated on Shiva day and night,
He realized no success without remembering you.
Shakti roop ko maram na payo |
Shakti gayi tab man pachitayo ||
Not understanding your power,
He regretted it when your energy disappeared.
Sharnagat hui keerti bakhani |
Jai jai jai Jagdamb Bhavani ||
Taking refuge, he sang your glory,
Victory, victory to Jagdamba Bhavani!
Bhayi prasanna Aadi Jagdamba |
Dayi shakti nahin keen vilamba ||
Pleased, the primordial Jagdamba blessed him,
Granting him power without delay.
Mokun Matu kashta ati ghero |
Tum bin kaun hare dukh mero ||
O Mother, I am surrounded by hardships,
Who else but you can remove my sorrows?
Asha trishna nipat sataven |
Moh madadik sab binsaven ||
Desires and cravings torment me,
Destroy them along with attachment and pride.
Shatru nash keeje Maharani |
Sumiron ekachita tumhen Bhavani ||
O Queen, destroy my enemies,
I meditate on you with single-minded devotion.
Karo kripa hey Matu dayala |
Riddhi-Siddhi de karahu nihala ||
O compassionate Mother, show your grace,
Grant me prosperity and success, and make me blissful.
Jab lagi jiyoon daya phal paoon |
Tumro yash mein sada sunaoon ||
As long as I live, may I enjoy your blessings,
And always sing your glory.
Durga chalisa jo gaye |
Sab sukh bhog parampad pave ||
Those who recite this Durga Chalisa,
Enjoy all happiness and attain salvation.
Devidas sharan nij jani |
Karahu kripa Jagdamb Bhavani ||
Knowing Devidas as your devotee,
Grant him your grace, O Jagdamba Bhavani!
FAQs
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What are the benefits of reciting the Durga Chalisa?
Regular recitation is believed to invoke Goddess Durga’s blessings, leading to protection from negative influences, removal of obstacles, and the attainment of prosperity and peace.
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When is the ideal time to recite the Durga Chalisa?
While it can be recited daily, many devotees choose to chant it during auspicious times such as Navratri, Durga Puja, or on Fridays, which are considered sacred to the goddess.
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Is there a specific way to recite the Durga Chalisa?
Devotees often begin with a clean and calm environment, light a lamp or incense, and recite the Chalisa with sincerity and devotion. Some also observe fasting or perform additional rituals to enhance the spiritual experience.
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Is it necessary to maintain a specific posture while reciting the Durga Chalisa?
While there’s no strict requirement, sitting in a comfortable and respectful posture, such as cross-legged on the floor or seated on a chair with feet flat, is recommended to maintain focus and devotion.
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How long does it take to recite the Durga Chalisa?
Typically, it takes about 10-15 minutes to recite the entire Chalisa, depending on the pace.
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Can listening to the Durga Chalisa provide the same benefits as reciting it?
Listening with devotion can be beneficial, especially for those unable to recite. However, active recitation is often considered more potent in connecting with the divine energy.
