Mahishasura Mardini Stotram
Composed by Adi Shankaracharya, Mahishasura Mardini Stotram is a powerful hymn that glorifies Devi Durga hailed as the mighty slayer of the demon Mahishasura.
The Mahishasura Mardini Stotram exemplifies several of the goddess' attributes and deeds, including her prowess as a warrior and her conflict with demons like Mahishasura, Shumbha, Nishumbha, Raktabeeja, Dhumralochana, and Madhu-Kaitabha, amongst others.
Additionally, the hymn puts forward her various incarnations and Shaktis as Kali, Parvati, Bhagavati, and Kamala. At the same time, the lyrics convey a profound message, particularly regarding the kindness, forbearance, and protective nature of the revered Goddess.
Set to cast a spell of sublime celebration, you are bound to rejoice in its captivating music; The venerable, magnetic and majestic Devi is offered adoration and oblation in this Stotram. The mesmerizing voice of revered master Anandmurti Gurumaa aptly backed by outstanding composition has made this track come alive with divine energy and pure love. Click Here to watch and listen to the mesmerizing composition from the album Ananda Stotras.
Mahishasura Mardini Stotram Lyrics in Hindi and English with meanings
अयि गिरिनन्दिनि नन्दितमेदिनि विश्वविनोदिनि नन्दिनुते
गिरिवरविन्ध्यशिरोऽधिनिवासिनि विष्णुविलासिनि जिष्णुनुते ।
भगवति हे शितिकण्ठकुटुम्बिनि भूरिकुटुम्बिनि भूरिकृते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १ ॥
Ayi giri nandini nandita medini vishva vinodini nandanute,
girivara vindhya shirodhi nivãsini vishňu vilãsini jishňu nute
bhagavati he shiti kaňŤha kuŤumbini bhoori kuŤumbini bhoori krite,
Jaya Jaya he mahishãsura mardini ramya kapardini shaila sute ||1||
Salutations to Goddess Mahishasura Mardini— The daughter of mountain (implying Himavanta), whose presence brought joy to the entire creation, the One praised by Nandi; Residing on the peaks of great Vindhya mountains, O Glory of Vishnu, the One revered by Indra. Who is none other than Bhagavati, the consort of the blue-throated One (Lord Shiva), divine mother of the Universe, Source of Abundance who does all the great things (related to creation, perseverance, and destruction)— Victory to you, victory to you, the destroyer of Mahishasura, the One with beautiful-braided hair— the beloved daughter of the mountain.
सुरवरवर्षिणि दुर्धरधर्षिणि दुर्मुखमर्षिणि हर्षरते
त्रिभुवनपोषिणि शङ्करतोषिणि किल्बिषमोषिणि घोषरते
दनुजनिरोषिणि दितिसुतरोषिणि दुर्मदशोषिणि सिन्धुसुते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ २ ॥
suravara varshiňi durdhara dharshiňi durmukhamarshiňi harsha rate, tribhuvana poshiňi shankara toshiňi kilbisha moshiňi ghosha rate|
danuja niroshiňi ditisuta roshiňi durmada shoshiňi sindhu sute,
jaya jaya he mahishãsura mardini ramya kapardini shaila sute||2||
The One who bestows boons upon the demi-gods, who defeated the demon Durdhara, the destroyer of Durmukha, O Blissful One;
The One who nourishes the three worlds, who delights Lord Shankara, who frees us from evil thoughts, who is pleasured by war cries of demons rattled by Her acts. Who was angry at the sons of Danu (Danavas), furious at the offsprings of Diti (Daithyas), Who slayed the demon Durmada, O beloved daughter of the ocean. Victory to you, salutations to you; The destroyer of demon Mahishasura— the One with beautiful-braided hair; the beloved daughter of the mountain.
अयि जगदम्ब मदम्ब कदम्ब वनप्रियवासिनि हासरते
शिखरि शिरोमणि तुङ्गहिमलय शृङ्गनिजालय मध्यगते ।
मधुमधुरे मधुकैटभगञ्जिनि कैटभभञ्जिनि रासरते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ३ ॥
ayi jagadamba madamba kadamba vanapriya vãsini hãsa rate, shikhari shiromaňi tunga himãlaya shringa nijãlaya madhyagate|
madhu madhure madhu kaiŤabha ganjini kaiŤabha bhanjini rãsa rate,
jaya jaya he mahishãsura mardini ramya kapardini shaila sute||3||
O Goddess Jagadamba— the mother of the Universe, who loves to live in the Kadamba Vana (forests of Kadamba tree), the One with the gentle smile who dwells in the midst of the temple existing on the top of the Himalayas – the crest jewel amongst mountains. Whose bears the sweetness of honey, who subdued the pride of Madhu and Kaitabha. Victory to You, O Destroyer of demon Mahishasura— Daughter of the Mountain, with Beautiful Hair Locks.
अयि शतखण्ड विखण्डितरुण्ड वितुण्डितशुण्द गजाधिपते
रिपुगजगण्ड विदारणचण्ड पराक्रमशुण्ड मृगाधिपते ।
निजभुजदण्ड निपातितखण्ड विपातितमुण्ड भटाधिपते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ४ ॥
ayi shatakhaňĎa vikhaňĎita ruňĎa vituňĎita shuňĎa gajãdhipate, ripu gaja gaňĎa vidãraňa chaňĎa parãkrama shuňĎa mrigãdhipate|
nija bhuja daňĎa nipãtita khaňĎa vipãtita muňĎa bhaŤãdhipate,
jaya jaya he mahishãsura mardini ramya kapardini shaila sute||4||
O Devi, who slayed the best of enemy horses and elephants into hundreds of pieces along with their masters. The One who owns a Lion that possesses great valour and is severe in breaking the jaws and tearing the enemy elephants apart. The One who used her Bhujadanda (staff-like weapon) to slay the demons Chanda, Munda, and their army. Victory to you, Salutations to you, the destroyer of Mahishasura, the One with beautiful-braided hair; the beloved daughter of the mountain.
अयि रणदुर्मद शत्रुवधोदित दुर्धरनिर्जर शक्तिभृते
चतुरविचार धुरीणमहाशिव दूतकृत प्रमथाधिपते ।
दुरितदुरीह दुराशयदुर्मति दानवदुत कृतान्तमते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ५ ॥
ayi raňa durmada shatruvadhodita durdhara nirjara shakti bhrite,
chatura vichãra dhureeňa mahãshiva dootakrita pramathãdhipate|
durita dureeha durãshaya durmati dãnava doota kritãnta mate, jaya jaya he mahishãsura mardini ramya kapardini shaila sute||5||
The One who held the war ground to fight the demons who were arrogant or foolishly prideful. O Devi— the One who is with immense power,
The One who had Great Lord Shiva by Her side, who is efficient, ingeniously thoughtful, excelled in all, as Her Messenger, who is also the Lord of Pramada-ganas. The One who destroyed the wicked thoughts of Danava Duta— Messenger of the sinful and evil-minded demon king Shumbha.
Victory to you, victory to you, the destroyer of Mahishasura, the One with beautiful-braided hair— the beloved daughter of the mountain.
अयि शरणागत वैरिवधुवर वीरवराभय दायकरे
त्रिभुवनमस्तक शुलविरोधि शिरोऽधिकृतामल शुलकरे ।
दुमिदुमितामर धुन्दुभिनादमहोमुखरीकृत दिङ्मकरे
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ६ ॥
ayi sharaňãgata vairi vadhoovara veera varãbhaya dãyakare,
tribhuvana mastaka shoola virodhi shirodhi kritãmala shoola kare|
dumidumi tãmara dundubhinãda maho mukhareekrita tigmakare,
jaya jaya he mahishãsura mardini ramya kapardini shaila sute||6||
O the Goddess, whose hands offer the protection and boons to the wives of enemies, who seek your protection. For those (demons) who caused trouble to Tribhuvanas, the One who holds spotless Trident pointed towards the opponents who cause great pain to the Three Worlds. The One with the effulgence of the Sun, propelled by the powerful sound of Dundubhi Drums. Victory to you, victory to you, the destroyer of Mahishasura, the One with beautiful-braided hair, the beloved daughter of the mountain.
अयि निजहुङ्कृति मात्रनिराकृत धूम्रविलोचन धूम्रशते
समरविशोषित शोणितबीज समुद्भवशोणित बीजलते ।
शिवशिवशुम्भ निशुम्भमहाहव तर्पितभूत पिशाचरते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ७ ॥
ayi nij hunkriti mãtra nirãkrita dhoomra vilochana dhoomra shate, samara vishoshita shoňita beeja samudbhava shoňita beeja late|
shiva shiva shumbha nishumbha mahãhava tarpita bhoota pishãcha rate, jaya jaya he mahishãsura mardini ramya kapardini shaila sute||7||
O Goddess, the One who reduced the Demon Dhoomralochana into ashes by mere sound of Her Voice. Who weakened the demon Raktabeeja, whose blood when it fell on the earth acted as a seed and gave rise to a creeper of new Rajthabeeja. Whose great auspicious Sacrifice of Shumbha and Nishumbha satisfied Bhoota and Pishacha-ganas attending Lord Shiva. Victory to you, victory to you, the destroyer of Mahishasura, the One with beautiful-braided hair, the valiant daughter of the mountain.
धनुरनुषङ्ग रणक्षणसङ्ग परिस्फुरदङ्ग नटत्कटके
कनकपिशङ्ग पृषत्कनिषङ्ग रसद्भटशृङ्ग हताबटुके ।
कृतचतुरङ्ग बलक्षितिरङ्ग घटद्बहुरङ्ग रटद्बटुके
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ८ ॥
dhanuranu sanga raňa kshaňa sanga parisphura danga naŤatkaŤake, kanaka pishanga prishatka nishanga rasadbhaŤa shringa hatãvaŤuke|
krita chaturanga balakshiti ranga ghaŤadbahuranga raŤadbaŤuke,
jaya jaya he mahishãsura mardini ramya kapardini shaila sute||8||
O Goddess, whose bangles and ornaments move following the motion of twanging of the bow and arrows that struck the enemy throats. Who killed a huge army of enemies with a shining sword, who carried a quiver marked with golden spots. Who transformed the battlefield of the fourfold army into a stage of colourful drama with screaming warriors. Victory to you, victory to you, the destroyer of Mahishasura, the One with beautiful-braided hair, the beloved daughter of the mountain.
जय जय जप्य जयेजयशब्द परस्तुति तत्परविश्वनुते
झणझणझिञ्झिमि झिङ्कृत नूपुरशिञ्जितमोहित भूतपते ।
नटित नटार्ध नटी नट नायक नाटितनाट्य सुगानरते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ९ ॥
jaya jaya japya jayejaya shabda parastuti tatpara vishvanute,
jhaňa jhaňa jhinjhimi jhinkrita noopura sinjita mohita bhoota pate|
naŤita naŤãrdha naŤee naŤa nãyaka nãŤita nãŤya sugãna rate,
jaya jaya he mahishãsura mardini ramya kapardini shaila sute||9||
The One who is praised by the words Jaya Jaya, you and your stories are the ones who can be meditated upon doing Japa. The One who is praised by Stutis in various ways, O the mother of Universe. Who makes sounds like jhana-jhana by her anklets by which you delight the Lord of Ganas- Shiva. Who takes joy in dancing with Shiva in their half male and half female form (Ardhanarishwara). Victory to you, victory to you, the destroyer of Mahishasura, the One with beautiful-braided hair, the daughter of the mountain.
अयि सुमनः सुमनः सुमनः सुमनः सुमनोहरकान्तियुते
श्रितरजनी रजनीरजनी रजनीरजनी करवक्त्रवृते ।
सुनयनविभ्रमर भ्रमरभ्रमर भ्रमरभ्रमराधिपते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ११ ॥
ayi sumanah sumanah sumanah sumanah sumanohara kãntiyute,
shrita rajanee rajanee rajanee rajanee rajaneekara vaktra vrite|
sunayana vibhramara bhramara bhramara bhramara bhramarãdhi pate,
jaya jaya he mahishãsura mardini ramya kapardini shaila sute||10||
O Beautiful One, O Jasmine Flower Beauty; O Charming One,
O Effulgent Beauty of Knowledge and Mind who is bright and shining. Whose face is like the moon which is cool and blossoms the lotuses by Her radiance; Who has gorgeous eyes that shine amongst
swarming honeybees. Victory to you, victory to you, the destroyer of Mahishasura, the One with beautiful-braided hair— the beloved daughter of the mountain.
सहितमहाहव मल्लमतल्लिक मल्लितरल्लक मल्लरते
विरचितवल्लिक पल्लिकमल्लिक झिल्लिकभिल्लिक वर्गवृते ।
शितकृतफुल्ल समुल्लसितारुण तल्लजपल्लव सल्ललिते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १२ ॥
sahita mahãhava mallama tallika mallita rallaka mallarate,
virachita vallika pallika mallika bhillika bhillika vargavrite|
sitakrita pulla samullasitãruňa tallaja pallava sallalite,
jaya jaya he mahishãsura mardini ramya kapardini shaila sute||11||
The One who enjoys the sport of the mighty battle, standing against skilled warriors. O, the one great at Malla yuddha— I bow down to you. Devi, who is surrounded by warriors and, with the help of forest dwellers, builds their huts from creepers. Whose body is soft like beautiful tender red leaves and blossoming jasmine flowers. Victory to you, victory to you, the destroyer of Mahishasura, the One with beautiful-braided hair— the daughter of the mountain.
अविरलगण्ड गलन्मदमेदुर मत्तमतङ्ग जराजपते
त्रिभुवनभुषण भूतकलानिधि रूपपयोनिधि राजसुते ।
अयि सुदतीजन लालसमानस मोहन मन्मथराजसुते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १३ ॥
avirala gaňĎa galanmada medura matta mattangajarãjapate,
tribhuvana bhooshaňa bhoota kalãnidhi roopa payonidhi rãja sute|
ayi suda teejana lãlasa mãnasa mohana manmatha rãja sute,
jaya jaya he mahishãsura mardini ramya kapardini shaila sute||12||
O the One as Goddess Matangi, who serves as the queen of the intoxicated elephants. The One whose body is like the radiance of the three worlds, who looks like the moon, the daughter of the milky ocean. Who enchants even Lord of Love, who captivates the desirous minds of beautiful girls. Victory to you, victory to you, the destroyer of Mahishasura, the One with beautiful-braided hair— the daughter of the mountain.
कमलदलामल कोमलकान्ति कलाकलितामल भाललते
सकलविलास कलानिलयक्रम केलिचलत्कल हंसकुले ।
अलिकुलसङ्कुल कुवलयमण्डल मौलिमिलद्बकुलालिकुले
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १४ ॥
kamaladalãmala komalakãnti kalã kalitãmala bhãla late,
sakala vilãsa kalãnilaya krama kelichalatkala hansa kule|
alikula sankula kuvalaya maňĎala mouli miladbhakulãlikule,
jaya jaya he mahishãsura mardini ramya kapardini shaila sute||13||
O Devi, whose firm Shining Forehead reflects the beautifully shimmering Lotus Petal. O, the One skilled in all the arts and surrounded by attendants, whose steps are followed by dancing swans. Whose charming Hair Locks combine Beauty and Sweetness of a Blue Water Lily and Bakula Flowers. Victory to you, victory to you, the destroyer of Mahishasura, the One with beautiful-braided hair— the beloved daughter of the mountain.
करमुरलीरव वीजितकूजित लज्जितकोकिल मञ्जुमते
मिलितपुलिन्द मनोहरगुञ्जित रञ्जितशैल निकुञ्जगते ।
निजगणभूत महाशबरीगण सद्गुणसम्भृत केलितले
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १५ ॥
kara muralee rava veejita koojita lajjita kokila manjumate,
milita pulinda manohara gunjita ranjita shaila nikunja gate|
nijaguňa bhoota mahãshabaree gaňa sadguňa sambhrita kelitale,
jaya jaya he mahishãsura mardini ramya kapardini shaila sute||14||
The One who outshines the singing of the Koel bird
with the sweet tunes from Her Flute. Who hums heart-melting songs while moving around in beautifully hued Mountain grooves. Who plays with the pure forest girls of good virtue— O Goddess, the One with a good heart, who joined her movements with the Pramada, Bhootas, Mahashabree Ganas, and others. Victory to you, victory to you, the destroyer of Mahishasura, the One with beautiful-braided hair, the daughter of the mountain.
कटितटपीत दुकूलविचित्र मयुखतिरस्कृत चन्द्ररुचे
प्रणतसुरासुर मौलिमणिस्फुर दंशुलसन्नख चन्द्ररुचे
जितकनकाचल मौलिमदोर्जित निर्भरकुञ्जर कुम्भकुचे
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १६ ॥
kaŤi taŤa peeta dukoola vichitra mayookha tiraskrita chandra ruche,
praňata surãsura mouli maňisphura danshula sannakha chandra ruche|
jita kanakãchala mouli padorjita nirbhara kunjara kumbha kuche,
jaya jaya he mahishãsura mardini ramya kapardini shaila sute||15||
The One whose waist is clothed with Silk of Lustrous hues which eclipses even the Brightness of the Moons; Whose Toe Nails reflect the radiance of jewels in the crowns of Devas and Asuras who prostrate before Her. O, the One whose bosom is glowing like the peak of the Golden Mountain (Meru) and like the Kumbhasthala of Airavatha.
Victory to you, victory to you, the destroyer of Mahishasura, the One with beautiful-braided hair— the mighty daughter of the mountain.
विजितसहस्रकरैक सहस्रकरैक सहस्रकरैकनुते
कृतसुरतारक सङ्गरतारक सङ्गरतारक सूनुसुते ।
सुरथसमाधि समानसमाधि समाधिसमाधि सुजातरते ।
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १७ ॥
Vijita sahastra karaika sahastra karaika sahastra karaika nute,
krita sura tãraka sangaratãraka sangaratãraka soonu sute|
suratha samãdhi samãna samãdhi samãdhi samãdhi sujãta rate,
jaya jaya he mahishãsura mardini ramya kapardini shaila sute||16||
The One who eclipsed thousands of Sun Rays by Her own
Thousand Hands, to Whom the Lord Sun prostrates. The One who thought to save the suras by destroying the Tarakasura. For which you gave rise to your son (Karthikeya) and prepared your him for war against demon Tarakasura and thus saved the Devas. Who is pleased with King Suratha's longing for samadhi and his attainment of Samadhi. Victory to you, victory to you, the destroyer of Mahishasura, the One with beautiful-braided hair— the daughter of the mountain.
पदकमलं करुणानिलये वरिवस्यति योऽनुदिनं सुशिवे
अयि कमले कमलानिलये कमलानिलयः स कथं न भवेत् ।
तव पदमेव परम्पदमित्यनुशीलयतो मम किं न शिवे
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १८ ॥
Padakamlam karuna nilaye varivasyati yonudinam sa shive,
ayi kamale kamalã nilaye kamalã nilayah sa katham na bhavet|
tava padameva parampadamitya anusheelayato mama kim na shive,
jaya jaya he mahishãsura mardini ramya kapardini shaila sute||17||
O Goddess of Compassion, dwelling by the side of Lord Shiva, anyone ardently worshipping Your Lotus Feet, O Lotus like Devi Lakshmi, how will they not be blessed by You with prosperity and protection? The divine mother, whose eternal name is the ultimate and unparalleled, I am deeply connected to your words; what I need more, O consort of Shiva? Victory to you, victory to you, the destroyer of Mahishasura, the One with beautiful-braided hair— the beloved daughter of the mountain.
कनकलसत्कलसिन्धुजलैरनुषिञ्चति तेगुणरङ्गभुवम्
भजति स किं न शचीकुचकुम्भतटीपरिरम्भसुखानुभवम् ।
तव चरणं शरणं करवाणि नतामरवाणि निवासि शिवम्
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १९ ॥
kanakala satkala sindhu jalairanu sinchinute guňa ranga bhuvam, bhajati sa kim na shachee kucha kumbha taŤee parirambha sukhãnu bhavam| tava charaňam sharaňam karavãňi natãmaravãňi nivãsi shivam,
jaya jaya he mahishãsura mardini ramya kapardini shaila sute||18||
Whoever sprinkles Your Abode with sacred waters from a golden vessel will attain Lord Indra by Your Grace. Those will feel the Joy of Your All-Embracing Grace from Your Golden Vessel, the symbol of Your Cosmic Heart. O Consort of Lord Shiva, I bow to You; I take shelter at Your Divine Feet. Victory to you, victory to you, the destroyer of Mahishasura, the One with beautiful-braided hair— the mighty daughter of the mountain.
तव विमलेन्दुकुलं वदनेन्दुमलं सकलं ननु कूलयते
किमु पुरुहूतपुरीन्दु मुखी सुमुखीभिरसौ विमुखीक्रियते ।
मम तु मतं शिवनामधने भवती कृपया किमुत क्रियते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ २० ॥
tava vimalendu kulam vadanendu malam sakalam nanu koolayate,
kimu puruhoota pureendu mukhee sumukhee bhirasou vimukhee kriyate| mama tu matam shiva nãma dhane bhavatee kripayã kimuta kriyate, jaya jaya he mahishãsura mardini ramya kapardini shaila sute||19||
Those who meditate on Your Gloriously Pure and Shining Face, adorned by the Crescent Moon, how can they ever look upon other beautiful faces
like those present in Lord Indra's Abode? How can we achieve the treasure of Shiva's Name within us without Your Grace? Therefore, I invoke You, O Devi. Victory to you, victory to you, the destroyer of Mahishasura, the One with beautiful-braided hair— the daughter of the mountain.
अयि मयि दीन दयालुतया कृपयैव त्वया भवितव्यमुमे
अयि जगतो जननी कृपयासि यथासि तथानुमितासिरते ।
यदुचितमत्र भवत्युररीकुरुतादुरुतापमपाकुरुते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ २१ ॥
ayi mayi deena dayãlutayã kripayaiva tvayã bhavitavyamume,
ayi jagato jananee kripayãsi yathãsi tathãnumitãsirate|
yaduchitamatra bhavatyuraree kurutã durutã pamapãkurute,
jaya jaya he mahishãsura mardini ramya kapardini shaila sute||20||
Jaya He Jaya He Jaya He Jaya Jaya Jaya He
Jaya He Jaya He Jaya He Jaya Jaya Jaya He
O Mother of the Universe, as Your Grace bestows upon Your devotees, even so, Your Arrows are released to destroy the pride of all enemies.
O Divine Mother, please do whatever is needed at this time to take away our sorrows and afflictions. Victory to You, O Destroyer of demon Mahishasura, Daughter of the Mountain— the One with Beautiful Braided Hair Locks.
Mahishasura Mardini Stotram | Sequential Crux
Verse 1 of the Stotram glorifies The Daughter of the Mountain, who brings joy to the World
Verse 2 speaks of the Devi who eliminates the Danavas and the Daityas and Nurtures the Three Worlds
Verse 3 glorifies Devi, the mighty slayer of the Demons- Madhu and Kaitabha
Verse 4 edifies Devi, the mighty slayer of the Demons- Chanda and Munda
Verse 5 speaks of the Devi who sent Lord Shiva as the Messenger to demons Shumbha and Nishumbha
Verse 6 celebrates the Devi who Forgives the Enemy Heroes when their wives choose to be in Her safe sanctuary
Verse 7 glorifies Devi, the mighty slayer of demons- Dhoomralochana, Raktabeeja and Shumbha-Nishumbha
Verse 8 reveres Devi, who eliminates the four-fold army of the Enemy
Verse 9 oblates the Durga who Inhabits Half of the Body of Lord Shiva
Verse 10 speaks of the union of the Combination of Her Beautiful Mind and Enchanting Appearance
Verse 11 glorifies the Goddess Durga, who enjoys the sport of the mighty battle, standing against skilled warriors.
Verse 12 reveres the Devi From Whom Arises all Skills, Beauty and Power
Verse 13 celebrates Devi, Whose Forehead is spotless and pious like a Lotus Petal
Verse 14 oblates the Durga, whose Voice is Sweeter than Flute and Cuckoo of Koel
Verse 15 sings glory of Her Radiant Toe-Nails unto which Demi-Gods and the Demons bow
Verse 16 speaks of Mother Durga, Who is Pleased with Divine Reflection of both: like Suratha and Samadhi
Verse 17 glorifies Devi who is santuary to Devi Mahalakshmi
Verse 18 glorifies Devi who is an abode of Devi Mahasaraswati
Verse 19 oblates the Durga, Whose pious Moon-Like Face quells our impurities
Verse 20 reveres Devi Durga Who bestows grace upon Devotees in an identical manner as She showers the Arrows on Rivals
