Durga Chalisa In English

Durga Chalisa In English: Goddess Durga, also known as Devi or Shakti, holds a significant place in Hindu mythology and worship. She is considered the embodiment of divine feminine energy and is revered as a fierce warrior goddess who protects her devotees from evil forces and negativity. Durga is often depicted riding a lion or tiger, carrying weapons in her multiple arms, symbolizing her strength and power.

According to Hindu mythology, Durga was created by the combined energies of various gods to defeat the buffalo demon Mahishasura, who had become invincible due to a boon. The gods bestowed their weapons and powers upon Durga, who then fought Mahishasura in a fierce battle that lasted for nine days and nights. On the tenth day, Durga emerged victorious, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.

Durga Chalisa 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 || 41 ||

ithi Sri Durga Chalisa sampurnam ||

Importance and Role:

Protector and Warrior: Durga is primarily known as a protector and warrior goddess. Her name "Durga" means "invincible" or "difficult to approach." Devotees pray to her for protection from negative energies, obstacles, and evil forces.

Divine Mother: Durga is also worshipped as a divine mother, representing maternal love, compassion, and nurturing qualities. Many Hindus see her as the mother of the universe, who cares for her children and grants them blessings.

Navratri Festival: The festival of Navratri, celebrated over nine nights, is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga. It is a time of fasting, prayer, and devotion, culminating in celebrations on the tenth day known as Vijayadashami or Dussehra.

Shakti Worship: Durga is a prominent figure in Shaktism, a branch of Hinduism that worships the divine feminine energy (Shakti). She is seen as the supreme form of Shakti, the source of all creation, preservation, and destruction in the universe.

Durga Chalisa: The Durga Chalisa is a devotional hymn dedicated to Goddess Durga. It consists of forty verses (chalisa), composed in praise of her virtues, powers, and blessings. The Chalisa is recited by devotees to seek Durga's protection, strength, and divine grace.

Durga Chalisa:

The Durga Chalisa was composed by Goswami Tulsidas, the same poet who wrote the famous Hanuman Chalisa. In the Durga Chalisa, Tulsidas praises Goddess Durga's divine qualities, her form as the Mother of the Universe, and seeks her blessings for protection and guidance.

In Hindi

निशिदिन ध्यान धरे जो कोई। ता सहज भय तनक मोहि खोई।।

मातु पिता भ्राता सुत बंधु सक्ति महा मोहि जो नहि जानत होई।।

ताके भजन की नहिं भावना। दुख शोक अन्धकार निवारिणी दुर्गा मातु की अरद चारों युगों को जन द्वार।।

In English 

Those who meditate on Durga day and night,

Their fears and attachments naturally take flight.

Mother, father, brother, son, friend –

Even if they know not, their strength You send.

Those who lack devotion to You,

O Mother Durga, remove their sorrows and dark hue.

Throughout all ages, at Your door,

People seek refuge, this we adore.

This verse describes the benefits of meditating on Goddess Durga and the removal of fear, attachment, and ignorance that result from it. The Durga Chalisa continues to be recited by devotees worldwide as a way to connect with the divine feminine energy and seek protection and blessings from Goddess Durga.