Durga Mata Chalisa

Durga Mata Chalisa

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 aave || 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 keenon |
Kam krodh jeet sab leenhon || 30 ||
Nishidin 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 ||

Benefits of reciting Maa Durga Chalisa


1. Spiritual Upliftment and Inner Harmony:
Chanting the Maa Durga Chalisa helps to create a deep spiritual connection with the goddess. The repetitive recitation of these sacred verses elevates one’s consciousness, fostering inner peace and promoting a sense of harmony within. 

2. Protection from Negativity and Obstacles:
Goddess Durga is revered as the slayer of demons and the protector of righteousness. By chanting the Maa Durga Chalisa, devotees seek her divine intervention in warding off negativity, evil forces and obstacles from their lives.

3. Enhancing Concentration and Focus:
Regular recitation of the Maa Durga Chalisa enhances concentration and improves mental focus. In today’s fast-paced world, where distractions abound, this practice aids in sharpening the mind and cultivating mindfulness.

4. Cultivating Devotion and Faith:
Chanting the Maa Durga Chalisa fosters a deep sense of devotion and faith in the hearts of devotees. The devotion becomes a guiding force in their lives, instilling moral values, compassion and a sense of purpose.

5. Inner Strength and Courage:
Goddess Durga symbolises strength, fearlessness and resilience. By chanting the Maa Durga Chalisa, individuals can draw inspiration from her divine qualities and imbibe them in their own lives. The verses act as a source of empowerment, nurturing inner strength, and fostering courage to face life’s challenges with determination.


How to Chant the Maa Durga Chalisa

Create a Sacred Space: Find a quiet and clean space where you can sit comfortably and connect with divine energy.

Begin with Invocation: Begin by offering prayers and invoking the blessings of Goddess Durga for a fruitful and transformative chanting session.

Recite with Devotion: Recite each verse of the Maa Durga Chalisa with utmost devotion, focusing on the meaning and significance of the words.

Maintain Regularity: For optimal results, it is beneficial to chant the Chalisa regularly, preferably at the same time and place each day.

Embrace Stillness: After completing the recitation, sit in silence for a few moments, absorbing the divine vibrations and expressing gratitude to Maa Durga.