Sunday 14 October 2018

Sri Durga Sthothram – Srimad Mahabharath – Lyrics and meanings




|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||












Yudhishtira speaks “I shall prostrate before supreme Goddess Durga who was born to Devi Yasodha, she was born as a boon of Narayana, she was born in the illustrious clan of Nandagopa, she augmented the auspiciousness of the clan, she crushed the pride of Kamsa, she is the destroyer of wicked demons, she has personified as Yogamaya who was thrashed to rock by Kamasa was swiftly rose up in the sky,  she is the sister of Vasudeva, she is adorned in various garlands and precious ornaments, she is attired in crisp majestic silk garment, she is wielded in Khadga and Khedaga, she symbolizes piousness, she has personified on Earth at the appeal of  Sadhashiva in order to reduce the burden of Earth, she eradicates all the sins of worshiper, she is difficult to perceive, I shall reverentially prostrate before supreme Goddess who has dark cloud complexion, she showers abundance of boons, she has personified as Kumari and Bhramacharini as well, she has the effulgence of sun in the early hours of dawn, she has the luster of full moon, she has four powerful arms, she has four faces, she has beautiful waist line  which holds the heaviness of high and large bosom, she is adorned in the feathers of peacock as  armlets, she has personified as Padma who is lotus born and consort of Lord Narayana, she is Bhramacharin who strictly follows chastity, she explores through the sky, she has the complexion of dark clouds and has mesmerizing beauty, her long hands resembles the majestic flag poles of Lord Indhra, she holds gem decorated vessel, lotus flower, bell, Pasham, Angusham, Mahachakram and various fierce weapons, she adorned in magnificent earrings which spreads ray of light, her face is extremely lustrous which excels the beauty of full moon, she is adorned in marvelous crown on the beautiful long and curly plait of hairs which resembles to serpent, magnificent girdle on the beautiful waist line which appears as Mount Mandara tied with the serpent Vasuki, she has majestic flag which has the symbol of peacock, she is youthful always, she undertakes extreme austerities and penances, she is the purifier of  three worlds, she is eulogized and worshiped by trinities, she has personified as Mahishasuramardhini in order to retain peace in the three worlds, she has pleasing disposition, she is supreme Goddess, I shall always meditate upon supreme Goddess ShivA who is the beloved consort of Lord Shiva and she symbolizes all kinds of auspiciousness, she is Jaya and Vijaya who symbolizes triumph, she is the provider of victory in war fields, Oh! Devi, kindly blesses us with triumph in all endeavors, she resides in the highest peak of Vindhyachala and all the highest mountain peaks, she has personified as Mahakali who is wielded in  Khadga, and Khadvanga , she showers abundance of boons to worshiper who are surrendered at her lotus feet, she provides liberation from worldly existence to worshiper who yearn for Moksha, whoever worship Goddess Durga during the early hours of dawn would not face the scarcity of wealth, richness and offspring, she is Durga who eradicate perils and miseries of the worshiper who remember her sacred names while exploring through the mountains and difficult pathways, dense woods, or in the deep sea, Oh! Durge, you are the protector of the worshiper who is surrendered at your lotus feet, you are the savior of the worshiper who is attacked in the bottomless sea, or in the wilderness of woods, whoever eulogize the splendor of Goddess Durga would be blessed with fame, wealth, prosperity, good fortune, richness, intelligence, spiritual fervor, wisdom, virtuous offspring etc.. she represents Sandhya/dawn, noon, dusk, darkest hours in the night, radiance, sleep, day and night, patience, compassion, etc…  whoever worships Goddess Durga would get freed from the  fear of loosing dearest ones, sons, deterioration of wealth, illnesses, fear of death, etc…  Oh! Devi I have been exiled from the Kingdom, I shall take shelter at the lotus feet of you. Oh! Sureshvari who is supreme Goddess, I shall bow my head before you, Oh! Padmapathrakshi who has the eyes resembles to the lotus flower petals and symbolizes absolute truth, kindly protect me. Oh! Durge who is extremely compassionate to worshiper, I shall surrender at your lotus feet.” Goddess Durga was highly pleased after listening to the prayers of Yudhishtira and appeared before him.

Devi speaks “whoever  worship me with intense devotion and faith, eulogizes my splendor in the above verses would be blessed with  Rajyam/kingdom, Ayur/longevity, health, attractiveness, admiration etc.. worshiper who remember my splendor will remain protected during expedition to foreignlands, or in the war zone, sea or wilderness in the dense woods, or mountain peaks,  Oh! Pandava, there is nothing impossible to attain in this world, people lives in the Viratanagara whoever reads or listens to the above glorious verses with intense devotion and faith would get their desires fulfilled and success in all endeavors.” In this way, Goddess Durga showered abundance of boons upon Yudhishtira and disappeared from his sight.


Yasodha Gabhasambhootham  Narayanavarapriyam | Nandagopakule  Jatham  Mangalya Kula Vardhineem ||

Kamsa Vidhravanakarim Asuranam Kshayankari | Shilathatavinikshiptham Akasham Prathigamini ||

Vasudevasya Bhagini Dhivyamala Vibhooshitham | Dhivyambaradharam Devim Khadga Khedaga Dharini ||

Bharavatharane  Punye Ye Smaranthi Sadhashivam | Than Vai Tharayase Papathpankhegamiva Dhurllabham ||

Namosthu Varadhe Krishne  Kumari  Bhramacharini | Balarkkasadhrushe  Poornnachandhra Nibhanane ||

Chathurbhuje Chathurvakthre  Peenashronipayodhare | Mayurapicchavalaye  Keyoorangadhadharini |Bhasi  Devi Yadha  Padma Narayana  Parigraha ||

Swaroopam Bhramacharye Cha  Vishadham  Gaganeshvari | Krishnashchavisama Krishna  Sankarshana Samanana ||

Vibhrathi Vipulou Yaha Shakradhvaja Samushrayau | Pathri Chapanlajighnti Sree  Vishuddhachaya Bhuvi ||

Pasham Dhanur Mahachakram  Vividhanya  Ayudhani Cha | Kundalabhyam Suparnabhyam Karnnabhyam Cha Vibhooshitha ||

Chandhra  Vispardheena Devi Mukutena  Thvam Virajasi | Mukutena Vichithrena  Kesa  Bandhenashobhina ||

Bhujanga Bhogavasena Shrenisuthrena  Rajatha | Vibhrajase Chapadhenabhogenevehamandhara ||

Dvajena  Shikhipicchana Muchruthena Virajase | Kaumaram Vuthamasthaya  Thrividham Pavithram  Thvaya ||

Thena Thvam Sthooyase  Devi  Thridhashai Poojyase Api Cha | Thrilokhya Rakshanarththam  Mahishasuranashini | Parasanna May Sura  Shreshte Dhayam Kuru  ShivA Bhava ||

Jaya Thvam Vijaya Chaiva  Sangrame  Cha Jayapradha |Mam Api Vijayam Dhehi Varadha Thvam  Cha Sampradham ||

Vindhye Chaiva  Nagashreshte Thavasthanam Hi Shashvatham | Kali Kali Mahakali Khadga Khadvangadharini ||

Krithanuyathra Bhoothaisthvam Varadha Kamacharini | Bhavathare Ye Cha  Thvam  Samsmrishyanthi Manava ||

 Pranamanthi Cha  Ye Thvam  Hi Prabhathe  Thu Nara Bhuvi | Na Thesham Dhurllabham Kinchith Puthratho Dhanathoapiva ||

Durgath Tharayase Durge  Thath Thvam Durga Smrutha  Janai | Kanthareshva Vasananam  Magnanam Cha Maharnnave ||

Dhasyubhirvanirudhdhanam Thavam Gathi Paramamnrinam | Jalapratharane  Chaiva Kanthareashvathaveshu Cha ||
Ye Smaranthi Mahadevi Na Cha  Seedhanthithey Nara | Thvam Keerthi Sree Dhrithi Siddhirevar Vidhya Santhathamathi ||

Sandhyarathri Prabhanidhra Jyothsnakanthi Kshamadhaya | Nunam Cha Bandhanam Moham Puthranasham Dhanakshayam ||

Vyadhi MrithyuBhayam Chaiva  Poojitha Nashayishyathi | So Aham Rajyathparibhrishta  Sharanam Thvam Prapannavan ||

Pranathashcha  Yadha  Moordhna Thava Devi Sureshvari | Thrahimam Padmapathrakshi Sathye  Sathya Bhavakhana ||

Sharanam Bhava Durge  Sharanye  Bhakthavathsale | Yetham  Sthuthva  Hi Sa Devi Dharshayamasa Pandavam ||

Devyuvacha –
Ye Cha  Sankeerthayishyanthi Loke Vigatha Kalmasha | Thesham Thushta  Pradhasyami Rajyamayur Vapu ||

Pravasenagare Chapi Sangrame  Shathrusankate | Athavyam Durga Kanthare  Sagare  Gahane  Girau | Ye  Smarishyanthi Mam Rajan Yadhaham  Bhavathasmritha ||

Na Thesham Kinchith Asmin Loke Bhavishyathi | Idham Sthothravaram Bhakthya Shrunuyath Va Padeth Va ||

Thasya Sarvani Karyani Siddhim Yashyanthi Pandava | Math Prasadhashcha  Ya Sarvan Viratanagare Sthitham ||

Ithyuktha Varadha Devi Yudhishtiramarindhamam | Rakshamam Krithva  Cha  Pandunam Thathraivanthara Dheeyatha ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||