The complete 40-verse prayer to Goddess Durga describing her nine forms and glorious victories.
नमो नमो अम्बे दुख हरनी॥1॥
निरंकार है ज्योति तुम्हारी।
तिहूँ लोक फैली उजियारी॥2॥
शशि ललाट मुख महाविशाला।
नेत्र लाल भृकुटि विकराला॥3॥
रूप मातु को अधिक सुहावे।
दरश करत जन अति सुख पावे॥4॥
तुम संसार शक्ति लय कीना।
पालन हेतु अन्न धन दीना॥5॥
अन्नपूर्णा हुई जग पाला।
तुम ही आदि सुन्दरी बाला॥6॥
प्रलय काल सब नाशन हारी।
तुम गौरी शिव शंकर प्यारी॥7॥
शिव योगी तुम्हरे गुण गावें।
ब्रह्मा विष्णु तुम्हें नित ध्यावें॥8॥
रूप सरस्वती का तुम धारा।
दे सुबुद्धि ऋषि मुनिन उबारा॥9॥
धरा रूप नरसिंह को अम्बा।
परगट भई फाड़ कर खम्बा॥10॥
रक्षा करि प्रह्लाद बचायो।
हिरण्याक्ष को स्वर्ग पठायो॥11॥
लक्ष्मी रूप धरो जग माहीं।
श्री नारायण अंग समाहीं॥12॥
क्षीर सिन्धु में करत विलासा।
दयासिन्धु दीजे मन आसा॥13॥
हिंगलाज में तुम्हीं भवानी।
महिमा अमित न जात बखानी॥14॥
मातंगी धूमावति माता।
भुवनेश्वरी बगला सुख दाता॥15॥
श्री भैरव तारा जग तारिणी।
छिन्न भाल भव दुख निवारिणी॥16॥
केहरि वाहन सोह भवानी।
लांगुर वीर चलत अगवानी॥17॥
कर में खप्पर खड्ग विराजे।
जाको देख काल डर भागे॥18॥
सोहे अस्त्र और त्रिशूला।
जाते उठत शत्रु हिय शूला॥19॥
नगरकोट में तुम्हीं विराजत।
तिहूँ लोक में डंका बाजत॥20॥
शुम्भ निशुम्भ दानव तुम मारे।
रक्त बीज शंखन संहारे॥21॥
महिषासुर नृप अति अभिमानी।
जेहि अघ भार मही अकुलानी॥22॥
रूप कराल काली का धारा।
सेन सहित तुम तिहि संहारा॥23॥
परी गाढ़ संतन पर जब जब।
भई सहाय मातु तुम तब तब॥24॥
अमरपुरी अरु बासव लोका।
तब महिमा सब रहें अशोका॥25॥
ज्वाला में है ज्योति तुम्हारी।
तुम्हें सदा पूजें नर नारी॥26॥
प्रेम भक्ति से जो यश गावें।
दुख दारिद्र्य निकट नहिं आवें॥27॥
ध्यावे तुम्हें जो नर मन लाई।
जन्म मरण ताकौ छुटि जाई॥28॥
जोगी सुर मुनि कहत पुकारी।
योग न हो बिन शक्ति तुम्हारी॥29॥
शंकर आचारज तप कीनो।
काम क्रोध जीति सब लीनो॥30॥
निशिदिन ध्यान धरो शंकर को।
काहु काल नहिं सुमिरो तुमको॥31॥
शक्ति रूप का मरम न पायो।
शक्ति गई तब मन पछतायो॥32॥
शरणागत हुई कीर्ति बखानी।
जय जय जय जगदम्ब भवानी॥33॥
भई प्रसन्न आदि जगदम्बा।
दई शक्ति नहिं कीन विलम्बा॥34॥
मोको मातु कष्ट अति घेरो।
तुम बिन कौन हरे दुख मेरो॥35॥
आशा तृष्णा निपट सतावें।
मोह मदादिक सब बिनसावें॥36॥
शत्रु नाश कीजे महारानी।
सुमिरौं इकचित तुम्हें भवानी॥37॥
करो कृपा हे मातु दयाला।
ऋद्धि सिद्धि दे करहु निहाला॥38॥
जब लगि जियउँ दया फल पाऊँ।
तुम्हरो यश मैं सदा सुनाऊँ॥39॥
दुर्गा चालीसा जो नित गावे।
सब सुख भोग परम पद पावे॥40॥
देवीदास शरण निज जानी।
करहु कृपा जगदम्ब भवानी॥
Nirankaar Hai Jyoti Tumhari. Tihu Lok Pheli Ujiyari.2.
Shashi Lalat Mukh Maha Vishala. Netra Lal Bhrikuti Vikarala.3.
Roop Matu Ko Adhik Suhave. Darash Karat Jan Ati Sukh Pave.4.
Tum Sansar Shakti Lay Keena. Palan Hetu Ann Dhan Deena.5.
Annapurna Hui Jag Pala. Tum Hi Aadi Sundari Bala.6.
Pralay Kaal Sab Nashan Hari. Tum Gauri Shiv Shankar Pyari.7.
Shiv Yogi Tumhre Gun Gaven. Brahma Vishnu Tumhen Nit Dhyaven.8.
Roop Saraswati Ka Tum Dhara. De Subuddhi Rishi Munin Ubara.9.
Dhara Roop Narsingh Ko Amba. Pargat Bhai Phad Kar Khamba.10.
Raksha Kari Prahlad Bachayo. Hiranyaksha Ko Swarg Pathayo.11.
Lakshmi Roop Dharo Jag Mahin. Shri Narayan Ang Samahin.12.
Ksheer Sindhu Mein Karat Vilasa. Dayasindhu Deeje Man Aasa.13.
Hinglaaj Mein Tumhin Bhavani. Mahima Amit Na Jaat Bakhani.14.
Matangi Dhoomavati Mata. Bhuvaneshwari Bagla Sukh Data.15.
Shri Bhairav Tara Jag Tarini. Chinn Bhal Bhav Dukh Nivarini.16.
Kehari Vahan Sohe Bhavani. Langur Veer Chalat Agwani.17.
Kar Mein Khappar Khadga Viraje. Jako Dekh Kaal Dar Bhage.18.
Sohe Astra Aur Trishula. Jaate Uthat Shatru Hiya Shoola.19.
Nagarkot Mein Tumhin Virajat. Tihu Lok Mein Danka Bajat.20.
Shumbha Nishumbha Danav Tum Mare. Rakt Beej Shankhan Sanhare.21.
Mahishasur Nrip Ati Abhimani. Jehi Agh Bhaar Mahi Akulani.22.
Roop Karal Kali Ka Dhara. Sen Sahit Tum Tihi Sanhara.23.
Pari Gadh Santan Par Jab Jab. Bhai Sahay Matu Tum Tab Tab.24.
Amarpuri Aru Basav Loka. Tab Mahima Sab Rahen Ashoka.25.
Jwala Mein Hai Jyoti Tumhari. Tumhen Sada Pujen Nar Nari.26.
Prem Bhakti Se Jo Yas Gaven. Dukh Daridra Nikat Nahin Aven.27.
Dhyave Tumhen Jo Nar Man Lai. Janam Maran Takou Chhuti Jai.28.
Yogi Sur Muni Kahat Pukari. Yog Na Ho Bin Shakti Tumhari.29.
Shankar Aacharaj Tap Keeno. Kaam Krodh Jeeti Sab Leeno.30.
Nishidin Dhyan Dharo Shankar Ko. Kahu Kaal Nahin Sumiro Tumko.31.
Shakti Roop Ka Maram Na Payo. Shakti Gayi Tab Man Pachhutayo.32.
Sharanagat Hui Keerti Bakhani. Jai Jai Jai Jagadamba Bhavani.33.
Bhai Prasann Aadi Jagadamba. Dai Shakti Nahin Keen Vilamba.34.
Moko Matu Kasht Ati Ghero. Tum Bin Kaun Hare Dukh Mero.35.
Aasha Trishna Nipat Sataven. Moh Madaadik Sab Binsaven.36.
Shatru Naash Keeje Maharani. Sumiroun Ikchit Tumhen Bhavani.37.
Karo Kripa He Matu Dayala. Riddhi Siddhi De Karahu Nihala.38.
Jab Lagi Jiyon Daya Phal Paun. Tumhro Yas Main Sada Sunaun.39.
Durga Chalisa Jo Nit Gave. Sab Sukh Bhog Param Pad Pave.40.
Devidaas Sharan Nij Jaani. Karahu Kripa Jagadamba Bhavani.
1. Salutations to Durga the bestower of happiness. Salutations to Ambe the remover of sorrow.
2. Your light is formless and its radiance spreads across all three worlds.
3. Your forehead glows like the moon, your vast face with red eyes and fierce eyebrows.
4. The Mother's form is most beautiful and those who behold it attain great happiness.
5. You have absorbed the power of the entire universe and given food and wealth for its sustenance.
6. You became Annapurna and nourished the world. You are the primordial beautiful one.
7. At the time of dissolution you destroy everything. You are Gauri, beloved of Shiva.
8. Shiva's yogis sing your virtues. Brahma and Vishnu meditate on you daily.
9. You took the form of Saraswati and gave good wisdom to rescue sages and saints.
10. O Amba, you took the form of Narasimha and appeared by splitting the pillar.
11. You protected and saved Prahlada and sent Hiranyaksha to heaven.
12. You assume the form of Lakshmi in the world and dwell within Shri Narayana.
13. You sport in the milk ocean. O ocean of compassion, fulfill the desires of my mind.
14. You are Bhavani in Hinglaj. Your glory is immeasurable and beyond description.
15. Matangi, Dhumavati, Bhuvaneshwari and Bagla - you are the giver of happiness.
16. Shri Bhairav, Tara, savior of the world. Chhinnamasta, remover of worldly sorrows.
17. Bhavani looks beautiful riding a lion. The brave Langur (Hanuman) walks ahead.
18. A skull-cup and sword adorn your hands. Seeing you even death runs away in fear.
19. Weapons and the trident adorn you. Their sight pierces the hearts of enemies.
20. You reside in Nagarkot (Kangra). Your drum beats in all three worlds.
21. You slew the demons Shumbha and Nishumbha and destroyed Raktabija.
22. The demon king Mahishasura was extremely arrogant, burdening the earth with his sins.
23. You took the terrible form of Kali and destroyed him along with his army.
24. Whenever difficulties came upon the saints and sages, O Mother, you came to their aid.
25. In Amarpuri and Basav's realm, your glory keeps everyone free from sorrow.
26. Your divine flame burns in Jwalamukhi. Men and women always worship you there.
27. Those who sing your glory with loving devotion - sorrow and poverty never come near them.
28. Whoever meditates on you with a focused mind - birth and death are released for them.
29. Yogis, gods and sages call out - no yoga is possible without your divine energy.
30. Shankaracharya performed austerities and conquered desire and anger completely.
31. He meditated on Shankara day and night but never remembered you.
32. He did not understand the secret of Shakti's form and when Shakti left he repented.
33. He took refuge in you and sang your glory. Victory, victory, victory to Jagadamba Bhavani.
34. The primordial Jagadamba became pleased and gave strength without delay.
35. O Mother, I am surrounded by great difficulties. Without you who will remove my sorrows?
36. Hope and thirst torment me completely. May attachment, pride and all such vices be destroyed.
37. Destroy my enemies, O Maharani. I remember you with one-pointed mind, O Bhavani.
38. Be gracious O compassionate Mother. Grant me Riddhi and Siddhi and make me blessed.
39. As long as I live may I receive your grace. I will always sing your glory.
40. Whoever sings Durga Chalisa daily attains all pleasures and the supreme state.
Final: Devidasa considers himself your own. Be gracious O Jagadamba Bhavani.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Durga Chalisa?
The complete 40-verse prayer to Goddess Durga describing her nine forms and glorious victories.
When should Durga Chalisa be recited?
Durga Chalisa is ideally recited during Navratri, Morning.
Who composed Durga Chalisa?
Durga Chalisa was composed by Traditional.
What are the benefits of Durga Chalisa?
Durga Chalisa is the 40-verse prayer to Goddess Durga describing her nine forms known as Navadurga, her victory over Mahishasura and her compassionate nature. Reciting it during Navratri and daily worship bestows protection, courage and the fulfillment of all desires.