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दुर्गा चालीसा

DURGA CHALISA

दुर्गा चालीसा माँ दुर्गा की स्तुति में रचित चालीस चौपाइयाँ हैं। इसका पाठ नवरात्रि में विशेष रूप से किया जाता है और यह शक्ति, साहस और सुरक्षा प्रदान करता है।

Durga Chalisa is a devotional hymn of forty verses in praise of Goddess Durga. It is especially recited during Navratri and bestows strength, courage and protection.
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नमो नमो दुर्गे सुख करनी।

नमो नमो अम्बे दुःख हरनी॥

Namo Namo Durge Sukh Karni.

Namo Namo Ambe Dukh Harni.

I bow again and again to Durga, the giver of happiness. I bow again and again to Amba, the remover of sorrows.
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1

निराकार है ज्योति तुम्हारी।

तिहूँ लोक फैली उजियारी॥

Nirakar Hai Jyoti Tumhari.

Tihun Lok Pheli Ujiyari.

Your light is formless. It spreads brightness across the three worlds.
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2

शशि ललाट मुख महाविशाला।

नेत्र लाल भृकुटि विकराला॥

Shashi Lalat Mukh Mahavishala.

Netra Lal Bhrikuti Vikrala.

Moon-crested forehead, a magnificent face. Red eyes and fearsome brows.
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3

रूप मातु को अधिक सुहावे।

दरश करत जन अति सुख पावे॥

Roop Matu Ko Adhik Suhave.

Darash Karat Jan Ati Sukh Pave.

Mother's form is most pleasing. Devotees attain great happiness by beholding her.
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4

तुम संसार शक्ति लय कीना।

पालन हेतु अन्न धन दीना॥

Tum Sansar Shakti Lay Kina.

Palan Hetu Ann Dhan Dina.

You are the power that sustains the universe. You give food and wealth for nurturing all.
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5

अन्नपूर्णा हुई जग पाला।

तुम ही आदि सुन्दरी बाला॥

Annapurna Hui Jag Pala.

Tum Hi Adi Sundari Bala.

As Annapurna you nourish the world. You are the primeval beautiful goddess.
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6

प्रलयकाल सब नाशन हारी।

तुम गौरी शिवशंकर प्यारी॥

Pralaykal Sab Nashan Hari.

Tum Gauri Shivshankar Pyari.

At the time of dissolution you destroy everything. You are Gauri, the beloved of Shiva.
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7

शिव योगी तुम्हरे गुण गावें।

ब्रह्मा विष्णु तुम्हें नित ध्यावें॥

Shiv Yogi Tumhare Gun Gaven.

Brahma Vishnu Tumhe Nit Dhyaven.

Shiva and the yogis sing your virtues. Brahma and Vishnu constantly meditate on you.
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8

रूप सरस्वती का तुम धारा।

दे सुबुद्धि ऋषि मुनिन उबारा॥

Roop Saraswati Ka Tum Dhara.

De Subuddhi Rishi Munin Ubara.

You took the form of Saraswati. By giving wisdom you saved the sages and saints.
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9

धरयो रूप नरसिंह को अम्बा।

प्रगट भई फाड़कर खम्बा॥

Dharyo Roop Narsingh Ko Amba.

Pragat Bhai Phad Kar Khamba.

O Amba, you took the form of Narasimha. You appeared by splitting the pillar.
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10

रक्षा करि प्रह्लाद बचायो।

हिरण्याक्ष को स्वर्ग पठायो॥

Raksha Kari Prahlad Bachayo.

Hiranyaksh Ko Swarg Pathayo.

You protected and saved Prahlad. You dispatched Hiranyaksha to the heavens (slew him).
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11

लक्ष्मी रूप धरो जग माहीं।

श्री नारायण अंग समाहीं॥

Lakshmi Roop Dharo Jag Mahin.

Shri Narayan Ang Samahi.

You took the form of Lakshmi in the world. You merged into the body of Shri Narayan.
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12

क्षीरसिन्धु में करत विलासा।

दयासिन्धु दीजै मन आसा॥

Kshirsindhu Mein Karat Vilasa.

Dayasindhu Dijai Man Asa.

You sport in the ocean of milk. O ocean of mercy, fulfill the hopes of my heart.
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13

हिंगलाज में तुम्हीं भवानी।

महिमा अमित न जात बखानी॥

Hinglaj Mein Tumhi Bhavani.

Mahima Amit Na Jat Bakhani.

In Hinglaj you are Bhavani. Your immeasurable glory cannot be fully described.
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14

मातंगी धूमावति माता।

भुवनेश्वरी बगला सुख दाता॥

Matangi Dhumavati Mata.

Bhuvaneshwari Bagala Sukh Data.

You are Matangi, Dhumavati, Mother. You are Bhuvaneshwari and Bagala, the giver of happiness.
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15

श्री भैरव तारा जग तारिणी।

छिन्न भाल भव दुःख निवारिणी॥

Shri Bhairav Tara Jag Tarini.

Chhinna Bhal Bhav Dukh Nivarini.

You are Tara associated with Bhairav, the saviour of the world. Chhinnmasta, the remover of worldly sorrows.
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16

केहरि वाहन सोह भवानी।

लांगुर वीर चलत अगवानी॥

Kehari Vahan Soh Bhavani.

Langur Vir Chalat Agvani.

Bhavani shines riding the lion. The valiant monkey devotees walk ahead of her.
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कर में खप्पर खड्ग विराजे।

जाको देख काल डर भाजे॥

Kar Mein Khappar Khadga Viraje.

Jako Dekh Kal Dar Bhaje.

In her hands she holds a skull-cup and sword. At the sight of her, even Death flees in fear.
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18

सोहे अस्त्र और त्रिशूला।

जाते उठत शत्रु हिय शूला॥

Sohe Astra Aur Trishula.

Jate Uthat Shatru Hiy Shula.

Weapons and a trident adorn her. These pierce the hearts of enemies.
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19

नगरकोट में तुम्हीं विराजत।

तिहुँ लोक में डंका बाजत॥

Nagarkot Mein Tumhi Virajat.

Tihun Lok Mein Danka Bajat.

You preside in Nagarkot (Kangra). Your drum beats across the three worlds.
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20

शुम्भ निशुम्भ दानव तुम मारे।

रक्तबीज शंखन संहारे॥

Shumbh Nishumbh Danav Tum Mare.

Raktabij Shankhan Sanhare.

You slew the demons Shumbha and Nishumbha. You destroyed Raktabija along with the conch demons.
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21

महिषासुर नृप अति अभिमानी।

जेहि अघ भार मही अकुलानी॥

Mahishasur Nrip Ati Abhimani.

Jehi Agh Bhar Mahi Akulani.

Mahishasura was an extremely arrogant king. By whose burden of sins the earth was troubled.
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22

रूप कराल कालिका धारा।

सेन सहित तुम तिहि संहारा॥

Roop Karal Kalika Dhara.

Sen Sahit Tum Tihi Sanhara.

Taking the fierce form of Kalika, you destroyed him along with his entire army.
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23

परी गाढ़ संतन पर जब जब।

भई सहाय मातु तुम तब तब॥

Pari Gadh Santan Par Jab Jab.

Bhai Sahai Matu Tum Tab Tab.

Whenever devotees fell into great difficulty, O Mother, you came to their aid every time.
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24

अमरपुरी अरु बासव लोका।

तब महिमा सब रहें अशोका॥

Amarpuri Aru Basav Loka.

Tab Mahima Sab Rahen Ashoka.

In the abode of the immortals and the realm of Indra, all remain free from sorrow by your glory.
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25

ज्वाला में है ज्योति तुम्हारी।

तुम्हें सदा पूजें नर नारी॥

Jwala Mein Hai Jyoti Tumhari.

Tumhe Sada Pujen Nar Nari.

Your divine flame burns in Jwala. Men and women always worship you.
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26

प्रेम भक्ति से जो यश गावे।

दुःख दारिद्र निकट नहिं आवे॥

Prem Bhakti Se Jo Yash Gave.

Dukh Daridra Nikat Nahin Ave.

Whoever sings your glory with love and devotion — sorrow and poverty do not come near them.
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27

ध्यावे तुम्हें जो नर मन लाई।

जन्म मरण ताको छुटि जाई॥

Dhyave Tumhe Jo Nar Man Lai.

Janam Maran Tako Chhuti Jai.

Whoever meditates on you with full attention — the cycle of birth and death is broken for them.
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28

जोगी सुर मुनि कहत पुकारी।

योग न हो बिन शक्ति तुम्हारी॥

Jogi Sur Muni Kahat Pukari.

Yog Na Ho Bin Shakti Tumhari.

Yogis, gods and sages declare aloud — no yoga is possible without your power.
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29

शंकर आचारज तप कीनो।

काम अरु क्रोध जीत लीनो॥

Shankar Acharaj Tap Kino.

Kam Aru Krodh Jeet Lino.

Shankaracharya performed great austerities. He conquered lust and anger.
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30

निशिदिन ध्यान धरो शंकर को।

काहु काल नहिं सुमिरो तुमको॥

Nishidin Dhyan Dharo Shankar Ko.

Kahu Kal Nahin Sumiro Tumko.

Day and night he meditated on Shankara. At no time did he forget to remember you.
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31

शक्ति रूप का मर्म न पायो।

शक्ति गई तब मन पछतायो॥

Shakti Roop Ka Marm Na Payo.

Shakti Gayi Tab Man Pachhitayo.

He did not grasp the essence of Shakti's form. When power left him, his mind repented.
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32

शरणागत हुई कीर्ति बखानी।

जय जय जय जगदम्ब भवानी॥

Sharanagat Hui Kirti Bakhani.

Jai Jai Jai Jagdamb Bhavani.

Taking refuge he sang your glory. Victory, victory, victory to Jagadamba Bhavani!
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भई प्रसन्न आदि जगदम्बा।

दई शक्ति नहिं कीन विलम्बा॥

Bhai Prasann Adi Jagdamba.

Dai Shakti Nahin Kin Vilamba.

The primeval Jagadamba was pleased. She granted power without any delay.
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34

मोको मातु कष्ट अति घेरो।

तुम बिन कौन हरे दुःख मेरो॥

Moko Matu Kasht Ati Ghero.

Tum Bin Kaun Hare Dukh Mero.

O Mother, I am surrounded by great troubles. Without you, who will remove my sorrows?
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35

आशा तृष्णा निपट सतावें।

मोह मदादिक सब बिनशावें॥

Asha Trishna Nipat Sataven.

Moh Madadik Sab Binshaven.

Hope and thirst torment me greatly. Destroy completely my delusion, pride and all vices.
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36

शत्रु नाश कीजे महारानी।

सुमिरौं इकचित तुम्हें भवानी॥

Shatru Nash Kije Maharani.

Sumiron Ikchit Tumhe Bhavani.

Destroy my enemies, O great Queen. I remember you with single-pointed mind, O Bhavani.
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37

करो कृपा हे मातु दयाला।

ऋद्धि-सिद्धि दे करहु निहाला॥

Karo Kripa He Matu Dayala.

Riddhi Siddhi De Karahu Nihala.

Show mercy, O compassionate Mother. Grant prosperity and perfection, and make me joyful.
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38

जब लगि जिऊँ दया फल पाऊँ।

तुम्हरो यश मैं सदा सुनाऊँ॥

Jab Lagi Jiun Daya Phal Paun.

Tumharo Yash Main Sada Sunaun.

As long as I live, may I receive the fruit of your mercy. I shall always sing your glory.
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39

दुर्गा चालीसा जो गावे।

सब सुख भोग परमपद पावे॥

Durga Chalisa Jo Gave.

Sab Sukh Bhog Paramapad Pave.

Whoever sings this Durga Chalisa enjoys all pleasures and attains the supreme state.
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40

देवीदास शरण निज जानी।

करहु कृपा जगदम्ब भवानी॥

Devidaas Sharan Nij Jani.

Karahu Kripa Jagdamb Bhavani.

Knowing Devidaas as your own devotee taking refuge, show mercy, O Jagadamba Bhavani.

नमो नमो दुर्गे सुख करनी।

नमो नमो अम्बे दुःख हरनी॥

Namo Namo Durge Sukh Karni.

Namo Namo Ambe Dukh Harni.

I bow again and again to Durga, the giver of happiness. I bow again and again to Amba, the remover of sorrows.
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