"Salutations to the divine Mother who exists in all beings in various forms such as intelligence, mercy and beauty. Thou art the embodiment of all power. Thou art the sole refuge for all"
ॐ जयन्ती मंगला काली भद्रकाली कपालिनी।दुर्गा क्षमा शिवा धात्री स्वाहा स्वधा नमोऽस्तुते।।
“Om Jayanti Mangala Kali Bhadrakali Kapalini. Durga Kshama Shiva Dhatri Swaha Swadha Namostute.”
Meaning: This powerful mantra salutes the various forms of Goddess Durga – Jayanti (Victorious), Mangala (Auspicious), Kali, Bhadrakali, Kapalini, Durga, Kshama (Forgiving), Shiva, Dhatri (Nurturer), Swaha and Swadha (types of offerings in Yagna). It’s a homage to her multifaceted divine form.
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता,नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः।।
“Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Shaktirupena Samsthita, Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah.”
Meaning: This mantra pays tribute to the Goddess who resides in all beings as the form of power and strength. It’s a mantra of deep respect and reverence for the all-pervasive divine mother.
सर्वमंगल मांगल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थ साधिके।शरण्ये त्र्यंबके गौरी नारायणि नमोऽस्तुते।।
“Sarva Mangala Mangalye Shive Sarvartha Sadhike. Sharanye Tryambake Gauri Narayani Namostute.”
Meaning: This mantra is a profound invocation to the Goddess, revered as the source of all auspiciousness, the consort of Lord Shiva, and the embodiment of divine feminine power. It’s a prayer for overall wellbeing, prosperity, and success in all endeavors.
ॐ सर्वाबाधा विनिर्मुक्तो, धन धान्यः सुतान्वितः।
मनुष्यो मत्प्रसादेन भविष्यति न संशयः ।।
“Om Sarva Badha Vinirmukto, Dhan Dhaanya Sutanvitah. Manushyo Matprasaaden Bhavishyati Na Sanshayah Om”
Meaning: This powerful mantra seeks liberation from all obstacles and blessings for wealth, food abundance, and progeny. It’s a prayer of surrender, asking for Maa Durga’s grace to overcome life’s challenges.