Hello my dear friends, Lets read Durga Chalisa in English – Namo Namo Durge and feel the positive energy in our life. Durga Chalisa will help us to rise from stress and bad times to happiness and good times.

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 ||

 ithi Sri Durga Chalisa sampurnam ||

Shree Durga Chalisa Meaning in English

I bow to You O Goddess Durga, the bestower of happiness!

I bow to You O Goddess Amba, who Ends all miseries.

The radiance of your light is limitless and all pervading and all the three realms (Earth, Heaven And the Nether World) are enlightened by Thee.

Your face is like the moon and mouth very huge. Your eyes shine with a red glow and You have a Frightening frown.

O Mother! Your look is enchanting, the very sight of which ensures welfare of the devout.

All the powers of the World repose in Thee and it is You who provide food and wealth for the World’s survival.

Like the feeding Mother Annapoorna, You nurture the whole universe and You are the one Who appear like the timeless Bala Sundari (young girl of extreme beauty).

At the time of dissolution, it is You, O Mother, who destroys everything. You are the beloved Consort of Lord Shiva, Gauri (Parvati).

Lord Shiva and all yogis always chant your praise Brahma, Vishnu and all other Gods ever meditate on You.

You appear in the form of Goddess Saraswati too, to grant wisdom to the sages and thus ensure their Welfare.

O Mother Amba! It was You who appeared in the form of Narsimha, sundering the pillar.

Thus You saved Prahlad and Hiranyakashyap also went to Heaven as he was killed by your Hands.

In the form of Goddess Lakshmi, O Mother, you appear in this world and repose by the side of Shree Narayan.

Dwelling in the ocean of milk, O Goddess, with Lord Vishnu, please fulfill my desires.

O Bhavani, the famous Goddess of Hingalaja is no one else but You Yourself. Illimitable is your Glory, defying description.

You are yourself Matangi and Dhoomavati Mata. It is You who appear as Bhuvaneshwari and Bagalamukhi Devi to bestow happiness to all.

It is You who redeem the wolrd, appearing in the form of Shree Bhairavi, Taradevi and Chhinnamasta Devi, and end its sorrows.

Reposing gracefully upon your vehicle, O Goddess Bhavani, You are welcome by the brave Langour (Lord Hanuman).

When You appear in the form of Goddess Kali, with sword in one hand and a cupel in the other, Even Time flees in panic.

Beholding You, well armed, with a Trident in your hand, the enemy’s heart aches with the sting Of fear.

You also repose in the form of Devi at Nagarkot in Kangara. Thus all the three realms shudder in the might of your glory.

You slayed the demons like Shumbh & Nishumb and massacred the thousand forms of the dreaded Demon Raktabeej.

When the earth was severely distressed bearing the load of the sins of the arrogant Mahishasur.

You assumed the dreadful form of Goddess Kali and massacred him along with his army.

Thus, whenever the noble saints were distressed, it is You O Mother, who came to their rescue.

All the realms including the Amarpuri (divine realm) remain sorrow-less and happy by Your Grace. O Goddess!

It is the symbol of Your glory that is burning brightly at Shree JwalaJi.

All me and women Ever worship You, O Mother!

He who sings Your glory with devotion, love, and sincerity remains beyond the reach of grief And poverty.

He who meditates upon Your form with concentration goes beyond the cycle of births and deaths.

All the yogis, gods and sages openly declare that without your favor one can’t establish communion with God.

Shankaracharya had performed once a special penance called Aacharaj and by virtue of which he had subdued his anger and desire.

He ever worshipped Lord Shankar and never for a moment concentrated his mind on You.

Since He did not realize your immense glory, all His powers waned and then He repented hitherto.

Then He sought refuge in You, chanted Your glory and ‘victory, victory, victory to Thee, O Jagadamba Bhavani’.

Then, O Primal Goddess Jagadamba Ji, You were propitiated and in no time You bestowed Him with his lost powers.

O Mother! Severe afflictions distress me and no one except Your Honored Self can provide relief please end my afflictions.

Hopes and longings ever torture me. All sorts of passions and lust ever torment my heart.

O Goddess Bhavani! I meditate only upon you Please kill my enemies O Queen!

O Merciful Mother! Show me your favor and make me feel happy by bestowing me with all sorts of riches and powers.

O Mother! May I be receptable of Your grace as long as I live, ever recounting the feats of Your Glory to all.

This way, whoever sings this Durga Chalisa shall ever enjoy all sorts of pleasures and shall attain the highest state in the end.

Benefits of reciting Durga Chalisa

• Regular recitation of Durga Chalisa removes many sorrows of the devotees.
• By reciting this, one gets freedom from the troubles that come in life and happiness remains in a person’s life as well.
• By chanting Durga Chalisa we can please Maa Durga.
• By chanting this Chalisa we wish that the blessings of Maa Durga remain upon us and all our sorrows and poverty go away.
• While praising Maa Durga, we also praise her qualities through this Chalisa.
• In this Kaliyuga, Maa Durga is seen as the destroyer of sins.
• By reciting Durga Chalisa, devotees also get virtues.

Q.1 What is Durga Chalisa?

Durga Chalisa is a Hindu devotional hymn dedicated to Goddess Durga. It consists of forty verses that praise the various aspects of the Goddess and her divine powers and simple ways to seek the blessings of Maa Durga.

Q.2 What is the importance of chanting Durga Chalisa?

Reciting Durga Chalisa is believed to bring peace, prosperity and protection to the devotees. It is said to remove negative energy and obstacles in one’s life and bring about positive changes.

Q.3 Can anyone chant Durga Chalisa?

Yes, anyone can chant Durga Chalisa regardless of their caste, creed or religion. It is a devotional hymn that can be recited by anyone who seeks the blessings of Goddess Durga.

Q.4 When is Durga Chalisa recited?

Durga Chalisa is often chanted during Navratri, a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. It can also be chanted on other auspicious occasions such as weddings, house warming ceremonies and other religious events.

Q.5 How do I chant Durga Chalisa?

One can chant Durga Chalisa by reciting forty verses with devotion and sincerity. It is usually chanted in the morning or evening after taking a bath and lighting a diya (lamp).

Q.6 What are the benefits of chanting Durga Chalisa?

Chanting Durga Chalisa is believed to bring many benefits like protection from negative energies, fulfillment of desires, better health and spiritual upliftment. It is also said that it helps in overcoming obstacles and challenges in life.

Q.7 is there any special way to worship Goddess Durga while chanting Durga Chalisa?

One can offer flowers, incense and prasad to the goddess while chanting Durga Chalisa. Blessings of happiness and prosperity are sought from the mother by chanting mantras, meditating on the goddess and seeing her divine form.

Q.8 how many times durga chalisa should be recited

There is no fixed method of reciting Durga Chalisa for a fixed number of times or number of times. However, from a religious point of view, it is mostly included in daily worship which is recited once or twice.

Mostly people recite Durga Chalisa on special occasions like Navratri, Durga Puja, Deepawali, Shivratri, Hanuman Jayanti etc. Also, you can recite Durga Chalisa whenever you have struggle or any problem in your life.

Q.9 What is the result of reciting Durga?

There are many benefits of reciting Durga. It increases our mental and physical strength and we experience balance and success in all areas of life. Following are some of the main benefits:

• Mental Peace: By reciting Durga one experiences mental peace and balance in life.
• Destruction of fear: Reciting Durga destroys fear.
• Success: Reciting Durga brings success in one’s life.
• Physical and mental strength: Physical and mental strength increases by reciting Durga.
• Protection from troubles: By reciting Durga, a person gets protection from troubles and gets freedom from all troubles.
• Destruction of evil: Reciting Durga destroys evil and helps in walking on the path of religion.
• Auspicious results: Reciting Durga gives auspicious results and experiences prosperity in all spheres of life.

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