maa durga chalisa mantra Jay Jai Mata Di

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Shree Durga Maa Chalisa - Yantra in sanskrit, sung by Anuradha Paudwal. With video clips from the movie Jai Maa Vaishno Devi
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Devi Mahatmyam / Durga Saptashati / Devi Mahatmya / Chandi Patha Path / Pooja Puja / Stuti / Sooktam / Navratri / Sanscrit / Saptsati / Mantra / Shri Mataji / Shloka

Lyrics of Shri Durga Chalisa


Namo Namo Durge Sukh Karani, Namo Namo Ambe Dukh Harani
Nirakar Hai Jyoti Tumhari, Tihoun Lok Phaili Uujiyaari

Shashi Lalaat Mukh Maha Vishala, Netra Lal Bhrikoutee Vikaraala
Roop Maatu Ko Adhik Suhaave, Darshan Karata Jana Ati Sukh Paave

Tum Sansar Shakti Laya Keena, Palana Hetu Anna Dhan Deena
Annapoorna Hui Tu Jag Pala, Tumhi Aadi Sundari Bala

Pralayakala Sab Nashana Haari, Tum Gouri Shiv Shankar Pyari
Shiv Yogi Tumhre Gun Gaavein, Brahma Vishnu Tumhein Nit Dhyavein

Roop Saraswati Ka Tum Dhara, Day Subuddhi Rishi Munina Ubara
Dharyo Roop Narsimha Ko Amba, Pragat Bhayi Phaad Ke Khamba

Raksha Kari Prahlad Bachaayo, Hiranyaykush Ko Swarga Pathayo
Lakshmi Roop Dharo Jag Maahin, Shree Narayan Anga Samahin

Ksheer Sindhu Mein Karat Vilaasa, Daya Sindhu Deejey Man Aasa
Hingalaja Mein Tumhi Bhavani, Mahima Amit Na Jaat Bakhani

Matangi Aru Dhoomawati Mata, Bhuvaneshwari Bagala Sukhdata
Shree Bhairav Tara Jag Tarani, Chhinna Bhala Bhava Dukh Nivarini

Kehari Vahan Soha Bhavani, Laangur Veer Chalata Agavani
Kar Mein Khappar Khadaga Virajay, Jako Dekh Kaal Dar Bhajey

Sohe Astra Aur Trishula, Jase Uthata Shatru Hiya Shoola
Nagarkot Mein Toumhi Virajat, Tihoun Lok Mein Danka Baajat

Nagarkot Mein Toumhi Virajat, Tihoun Lok Mein Danka Baajat Shumbh
Nishumbh Daanuv Tum Maare, Rakta Beej Shankhana Sanghaare

Mahishasur Nrip Ati Abhimaani, Jehi Agh Bhar Mahi Akulaani
Roop Karaal Kali ka Dhara, Sen Sahita Tum Tihin Samhara

Pari Gaarh Santana Par Jab Jab, Bhayi Sahay Matou Tum Tab Tab
Amarpuri Arubaa Sab Lokaa, Tab Mahima Sab Kahey Ashoka

Jwala Mein Hai Jyoti Tumhari, Tumhein Sada Poojey Nar Nari
Prem Bhakti Se Jo Yash Gave, Dukh Daridra Nikat Nahin Aave

Dhyaave Tumhein Jo Nar Man Layi, Janma Maran Tako Chhouti Jaayi
Yogi Sur Muni Kahat Pukaari, Yog Na Hoye Bina Shakti Tumhari

Shankara Acharaj Tap Ati Keenho, Kaam Krodh Jeet Sab Leenho
Nishidin Dhyan Dharo Shankar Ko, Kaahu Kaal Nahin Soumiro Tumko

Shakti Roop Ko Maram Na Payo, Shakti Gayi Tab Man Pachitayo
Sharnagat Huyi Kirti Bakhaani, Jai Jai Jai Jagadambe Bhavani

Bhayi Prasanna Aadi Jagadamba, Dayi Shakti Nahin Keen Vilamba
Maukon Maatu Kashta Ati Ghero, Tum Bin Kaun Harey Dukh Mero

Asha Trishna Nipat Satavein, Ripu Moorakh Mohe Ati Darpaave
Shatru Nash Kijey Maharani, Soumiron Ikchit Tumhein Bhavani

Karo Kripa Hey Maatu Dayala, Riddhi Siddhi Dey Karahou Nihaala
Jab Lagi Jiyoun Daya Phal Paoun, Tumhro Yash Mein Sada Sounaoun

Durga Chalisa Jo Nar Gaavey, Sab Sukh Bhog Parampad Pavey
Devidas Sharan Nij Jaani, Karahoun Kripa Jagadambe Bhavani

There are various versions about the incarnation of Goddess Durga. The most common one goes like this:
Once upon a time, a demon by the name of Mahishashur became very powerful because of a boon conferred upon him by God Shiva. As a result he invaded the Heavens and drove out all the gods residing there including their king, Lord Indra. All the resident gods and goddesses of Heaven visited the three main Powers of this Universe; Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwar (another name for God Shiva) and lamented on their state of sorrow and the amount of torment put upon them by Mahishashura. Listening to this, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva were so enraged that the grief of the gods also transformed into immense anger over the deeds of Mahishashura. Out of this combined rage and anger of the 3 main gods and all other gods and godesses present there, developed an immense power and out came Goddess Durga as an incarnation of Shakti, the power behind everything in this Universe.
All the gods and goddesses, started praying to her to save them from their plight and angusih which they are suffering at the hands of Mahishashura. All of them started to give her various means of self defence (weapons and carrier) and out came Goddess Durga, fully prepared to face the might of Mahishashura.
Thus started one of the biggest fights between demons and gods, or evil and good, in the form of Mahishashura fighting Goddess Durga. As always, good prevails over the evil and Goddess Durga came out victorious in this fierce battle. She killed Mahishashura and reinstated the gods in their original abode in the heavens. She then told all the gods and goddesses to call her in their times of distress and she will respond immediately to alleviate their plights and misery.
Thus it is a common belief among the Hindus, that Goddess Durga, being the reincarnation of Shakti or power, is always worshipped during times of hardship, conflicts and confrontation. The Hindus pray to Goddess Durga or one of her many incarnations, to overcome any adverse situations in life and they believe that with her blessings they can cross any hurdles.

Mythological Background of Durgapuja - Akalbodhan

In the Hindu Epic Ramayana, one can find the earliest reference of Durga Puja i.e. worship of Goddess Durga by mankind. In Ramayana, Lord Rama (king of Ayodhya) went to "Lanka" along with his army of monkeys from "Kishkindhya" led by Hanuman. He went to Lanka to rescue his wife Sita who was abducted and imprisoned by Ravana, the king of demons residing in "Lanka".
Before embarking on the invasion of Lanka, Lord Rama started to worship Goddess Durga asking for her blessings during the ensuing battle against Ravana. During those days, it was believed that Goddess Durga has to be worshipped with one hundred "Neelkamal" (blue lotus flowers) but Lord Rama could arrange only ninety nine of them. Out of desperation and intense desire to please the goddess, Lord Rama decided to take out one of his blue colored eyes (resembling blue lotus) and offer to Goddess Durga. Impressed by his devotion, Goddess Durga appeared before him and blessed him for the ensuing battle.
This battle also turned out to be one of the epics between the evil and the good but finally Lord Rama came out victorious and emancipated Lanka from the clutches of the demon, Ravana. It is said that Ravana was killed in the "Sandhikhan" (junction) between Ashtami (eighth day after new moon) and Navami (ninth day after new moon) and he was cremated in Dashami (tenth day after new moon). He reinstated Bibhishan, Ravana's brother and a pious man, to the throne of Lanka and returned to Ayodhya along with his wife, Sita.
Lord Rama's worship of Goddess Durga took place during the autumn month of Ashwin (as per Bengali calender) instead of the normal period during the spring month of Chaitra (as per Bengali calender). Hence it is called "Akal Bodhan", Akal means unconventional time, Bodhan means worship. We, the Bengalis, also perform Akal Bodhan i.e. during the autumn months, as per Bengali calender to do our Durga Puja.