Jai-Jai Durga, mother! Jai-Jai Durga, mother! Mother Durga is an infinite source of power. The life of the devotees on whom his blessings are showered never sinks into the darkness of despair. Durga Chalisa is a powerful devotional song praising Goddess Durga, and its recitation is said to bring blessings to the devotees. Come, let us know about this Chalisa, so that you can overcome the problems in your life with the blessings of Mother Goddess.

Importance of Durga Chalisa

• Gives peace of mind:  In today’s era, stress and mental disturbance have become common. In such a situation, recitation of Durga Chalisa provides peace to the mind.
• Drives away troubles:  Mother Durga’s form is fierce. It is believed that by reciting Durga Chalisa, enemies and all inauspicious influences run away, and the devotee remains under the protection of the Mother Goddess.
• Fulfills wishes:  If you are worried about any wish, then take shelter of Maa Durga. By reciting Durga Chalisa, Mother Goddess definitely fulfills the legitimate wishes of her devotees.

Durga Chalisa Recitation Method

1. Cleanliness is important:  Before reciting Durga Chalisa, one should take bath and wear clean clothes.
2. Establish a place of worship:  Install the idol or picture of Mata Durga in your home temple or any other clean place.
3. Lamp and incense sticks:  Light a lamp and burn incense sticks or incense sticks in front of the Mother Goddess.
4. Offer to Goddess Durga:  Offer fruits, flowers and sweets to Goddess Durga.
5. Start Reciting:  Start reciting Durga Chalisa with devotion and faith.

Durga Chalisa Recitation

॥ चौपाई ॥

नमो नमो दुर्गे सुख करनी।
नमो नमो अम्बे दुःख हरनी॥
निराकार है ज्योति तुम्हारी।
तिहूँ लोक फैली उजियारी॥

शशि ललाट मुख महाविशाला।
नेत्र लाल भृकुटि विकराला॥
रूप मातु को अधिक सुहावे।
दरश करत जन अति सुख पावे॥

तुम संसार शक्ति लय कीना।
पालन हेतु अन्न धन दीना॥
अन्नपूर्णा हुई जग पाला।
तुम ही आदि सुन्दरी बाला॥

प्रलयकाल सब नाशन हारी।
तुम गौरी शिवशंकर प्यारी॥
शिव योगी तुम्हरे गुण गावें।
ब्रह्मा विष्णु तुम्हें नित ध्यावें॥

रूप सरस्वती को तुम धारा।
दे सुबुद्धि ऋषि-मुनिन उबारा॥
धरा रूप नरसिंह को अम्बा।
प्रगट भईं फाड़कर खम्बा॥

रक्षा कर प्रह्लाद बचायो।
हिरण्याक्ष को स्वर्ग पठायो॥
लक्ष्मी रूप धरो जग माहीं।
श्री नारायण अंग समाहीं॥

क्षीरसिन्धु में करत विलासा।
दयासिन्धु दीजै मन आसा॥
हिंगलाज में तुम्हीं भवानी।
महिमा अमित न जात बखानी॥

मातंगी अरु धूमावति माता।
भुवनेश्वरी बगला सुख दाता॥
श्री भैरव तारा जग तारिणी।
छिन्न भाल भव दुःख निवारिणी॥

केहरि वाहन सोह भवानी।
लांगुर वीर चलत अगवानी॥
कर में खप्पर-खड्ग विराजै।
जाको देख काल डर भाजे॥

सोहै अस्त्र और त्रिशूला।
जाते उठत शत्रु हिय शूला॥
नगर कोटि में तुम्हीं विराजत।
तिहुंलोक में डंका बाजत॥

शुम्भ निशुम्भ दानव तुम मारे।
रक्तबीज शंखन संहारे॥
महिषासुर नृप अति अभिमानी।
जेहि अघ भार मही अकुलानी॥

रूप कराल कालिका धारा।
सेन सहित तुम तिहि संहारा॥
परी गाढ़ सन्तन पर जब-जब।
भई सहाय मातु तुम तब तब॥

अमरपुरी अरु बासव लोका।
तब महिमा सब रहें अशोका॥
ज्वाला में है ज्योति तुम्हारी।
तुम्हें सदा पूजें नर-नारी॥

प्रेम भक्ति से जो यश गावै।
दुःख दारिद्र निकट नहिं आवें॥
ध्यावे तुम्हें जो नर मन लाई।
जन्म-मरण ताकौ छुटि जाई॥

जोगी सुर मुनि कहत पुकारी।
योग न हो बिन शक्ति तुम्हारी॥
शंकर आचारज तप कीनो।
काम अरु क्रोध जीति सब लीनो॥

निशिदिन ध्यान धरो शंकर को।
काहु काल नहिं सुमिरो तुमको॥
शक्ति रूप को मरम न पायो।
शक्ति गई तब मन पछितायो॥

शरणागत हुई कीर्ति बखानी।
जय जय जय जगदम्ब भवानी॥
भई प्रसन्न आदि जगदम्बा।
दई शक्ति नहिं कीन विलम्बा॥

मोको मातु कष्ट अति घेरो।
तुम बिन कौन हरै दुःख मेरो॥
आशा तृष्णा निपट सतावे।
मोह मदादिक सब विनशावै॥

शत्रु नाश कीजै महारानी।
सुमिरौं इकचित तुम्हें भवानी॥
करो कृपा हे मातु दयाला।
ऋद्धि-सिद्धि दे करहु निहाला॥

जब लगि जियउं दया फल पाऊं।
तुम्हरो यश मैं सदा सुनाऊं॥
दुर्गा चालीसा जो नित गावै।
सब सुख भोग परमपद पावै॥

देवीदास शरण निज जानी।
करहु कृपा जगदम्ब भवानी॥

Best Time To Recite Shri Durga Chalisa

Durga Chalisa can be recited on any day, but reciting this Chalisa during the holy days of Navratri is considered especially fruitful. If you are surrounded by enemies or evil forces, then definitely recite Durga Chalisa.

History of Origin of Durga Chalisa

There is an interesting story behind the creation of Durga Chalisa. It is said that a long time ago there was an arrogant Brahmin. That Brahmin always insulted Mother Durga. One day Mother Durga came to him in the form of a girl and asked the Brahmin to recite Durga Chalisa. The Brahmin became angry after hearing this, but still recited Durga Chalisa. Mother Durga protected that Brahmin despite his wrong pronunciation. That Brahmin realized his mistake and apologized to the mother.

Some selected couplets/chaupai of Durga Chalisa and their meaning

• Doha:  Namo Namo Durga happiness. Namo Namo Ambe Dukh Harni.

Meaning: Mother Durga is the one who gives happiness and removes sorrow. I bow at the feet of Mother Durga.

• Chaupai:  Mother, I am Charanan’s maid. Look, I am not going to be born anymore, Nasi.

Meaning: Oh mother! I am your maid. Mother, please keep your kind eyes on me, so that I never fall.

Other compositions related to Maa Durga

• Durga Saptashati:  This Sanskrit text symbolizes the power of Mother Durga and the various forms of the Goddess.
• Durga Kavach:  This is a powerful mantra, by chanting which one gets the protection of Goddess Durga.
• Devi Mahatmya:  This is a part of the Markandeya Purana of Hindu religion in which the story of the origin of Goddess Durga and the killing of Mahishasura is described.

Experiences of Devotees

Of course Maa Durga is the goddess of power, but she is an ocean of compassion for her devotees. There are many devotees who have experienced the amazing power of Durga Chalisa. A devotee told that when he was in a big dilemma in life, then by taking shelter of Mother’s grace and Durga Chalisa, all the troubles of life went away.

Nine forms of Maa Durga:

Nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped during the nine days of Navratri, each form reflecting her specific power and importance.

1. Shailputri:
Being the daughter of the Himalayan mountain king, her name is Shailputri. He is worshiped on the first day of Navratri.

2. Brahmacharini:
Brahma means rigorous penance. The Goddess had performed rigorous penance to get Lord Shiva as her husband, hence this form of Mother has been called Brahmacharini.

3. Chandraghanta:
In this form of the goddess, she has a moon shaped tilak on her forehead, hence this form of her is called Chandraghanta.

4. Kushmanda:
It is believed that the universe originated from the womb of Mother Kushmanda. They are worshiped on the fourth day of Navratri.

5. Skandamata:
Skanda (Kartikeya) is the son of Goddess Durga. In this form, Mother Durga is holding her son Skanda in her lap.

6. Katyayani:
Sage Katyayan had performed rigorous penance for Mother Durga, as a result of which Mother gave birth to him in the form of a daughter. Therefore this form of Mother has been called Katyayani.

7. Kaalratri:
This form of Maa Durga is extremely terrifying. In this form, Mother Durga kills the demons.

8. Mahagauri:
This form of Maa Durga is very calm and beautiful. In this form, Mother Durga wears white clothes.

9. Siddhidatri:
This form of Maa Durga gives all types of achievements. They are worshiped on the ninth day of Navratri.

Worshiping the nine forms of Maa Durga provides various benefits to the devotees, such as:

• Increase in strength and courage
• destruction of sins
• fulfillment of wishes
• happiness, prosperity and peace

Come, let us pray to Mother Durga…

Oh Mother Durga! We are all your children! Keep your kind eyes on us, and free us from all the problems of life. Praise to mother Durga!