Durga Chalisa in English – Lyrics & Meaning

The Durga Chalisa is a forty-verse devotional hymn dedicated to Goddess Durga, the divine mother and embodiment of Shakti (cosmic energy). This powerful prayer invokes Her nine forms (Navdurga) and celebrates Her victory over the demon Mahishasura. Reciting the Durga Chalisa bestows courage, protection, and the blessings of the Divine Mother.

॥ Doha ॥

Namo Namo Durge Sukh Karani,
Namo Namo Ambe Dukh Harani.
Nirankaar Hai Jyoti Tumhari,
Tihun Lok Phaili Ujiyaari.

॥ Durga Chalisa ॥

Sashibhaal Mukh Maha Vishala,
Netra Laal Bhrikuti Vikarala.
Roop Matu Ko Adhik Suhaave,
Daras Karat Jan Ati Sukh Paave.

Tum Sansar Shakti Laya Keena,
Tihun Lok Mein Bal Na Deena.
Pratham Roop Shailputri Naam,
Dvitiya Brahmacharini Aakaam.

Tritiya Chandraghanteti Bakhani,
Chaturthi Kushmanda Jaani.
Pancham Skandamata Pujahin Prabhu Dharma,
Shashtham Katyayani Karein Tahi Karma.

Saptam Kaalratri Mahaamaaya,
Ashtam Mahagauri Gunakhani Daaya.
Navam Siddhidatri Tum Jaani,
Karahu Kripa Jagat ki Rani.

Tum Ho Jag Ki Matu Bhavani,
Dukh Haran Karen Kalyan Kalyani.
Tera Naam Dhare Nar Naari,
Mite Kasht Banat Balihari.

Jhooth Na Devi Birad Tumhara,
Janam Maran Ka Karat Nihara.
Jeevan Maran Bhed Bataayi,
Bhakti Daan Do Maat Dayani.

Roop Saraswati Ka Tum Dhara,
De Subuddhi Rishi Muniyon Kaara.
Roop Narsimhi Ka Dhari Amba,
Pragate Sinhika Par Baan Tukramba.

Sahstra Bhuj Tum Dhare Amba,
Doorga Dhari Daityan Paramba.
Roop Annapurna Jag Paale,
Tumhre Tejon Ksheen Na Taale.

Kaal Raat Karta Bhay Naashe,
Karta Sab Sujha Tamaso Raashe.
Daitya Nikandan Roop Kapali,
Singhasan Par Hove Bhavani.

Ganesh Kartik Shiv Parvati,
Inka Sakal Hove Sukhkaarti.
Sab Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ki Daata,
Tumhi Jagat Ki Sab Sukhdaata.

Tumhi Ho Patita-uddhaarani,
Durga-Durghat Bhaav-Nivarani.
Jaaka Sab Saadhan Nahi Banta,
So Naari Vahi Darid Na Hanta.

Tumhre Bali Rahi Daitya-Kumari,
Bhaye Khaaye Gaye Bhoot Pishaari.
Parat Tumhare Charnan Mahin,
Tumhse Amrit Barsat Nahin.

Vidya Daan Karo He Mata,
Adham Se Hamko Na Kheech Vidhata.
Dhoopam Deepam Phal Meva,
Sab Arpan Hain Karo Maat Seva.

Maha Raani Tum Laaj Hamaari,
Sada Sahay Karo Mahtaari.
Dhyan Dharein Jo Tero Nit,
Narak Mukti Ka Paave Hit.

Jogini Pahunchei Nau Durgon Mein,
Kahan Hai Durga Chhand Ubharon Mein.
Sukhon Ka Dhaari Ho Amba,
Paap Vinashani Meri Amba.

Himmat Hoy Tab Paarvati,
Sankat Se Traave Bhavani Sati.
Video Nahin Jiski Hoy Parai,
Kahe Nar Ke Man Basai Na Koi.

Namo Namo Jagdambe Mata,
Paar Utaro Mohi Tum Daata.
Bhaj Jo Tera Dhyan Lagaave,
So Nar Sankat Kabhi Na Paave.

Traahi Traahi Meri Mahtaari,
Sabko Sankat Se Ubhaarani.
Jo Yeh Durga Chalisa Gaave,
Sakal Manorath Jo Kuch Paave.

Devi Charanon Mein Mera Naman,
Hari Sab Kasht Karein Kalyan.
Dukh Hare Sukh Sampati Aave,
Santan Sab Sukhkaarani Paave.

॥ Doha ॥

Ambe Tu Hai Jagdambe Kali,
Jai Durge Khappar Wali.
Tere Bhakt Janon Par Maat,
Kripa Karo Deen Ke Daata.

Meaning of Key Verses

Namo Namo Durge Sukh Karani – Salutations to Goddess Durga, the bestower of happiness and remover of sorrows.

Pratham Roop Shailputri Naam – The nine forms of Durga (Navdurga) are enumerated: Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kaalratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri.

Tum Ho Jag Ki Matu Bhavani – You are the Mother of the world, O Bhavani, the remover of sorrows and bestower of welfare.

Roop Saraswati Ka Tum Dhara – You assume the form of Saraswati to grant wisdom to sages and seekers.

Sab Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ki Daata – You are the giver of all supernatural powers (siddhis) and the nine treasures (nidhis).

Tumhi Ho Patita-uddhaarani – You are the uplifter of the fallen and the remover of the most difficult obstacles.