Sunday, September 4, 2011

Saptashloki Durga

7 Shlokas or verses in praise of the Mother Goddess, here referred to under various names, Bhagavati, Trayambika, Gouri Narayani and Shiva.

Recite this to gain the blessings of the Mother daily during Navaratri.

 1. Gyaninaamapi Chetaansi Devi Bhagavati Hi Saa
    Balaadaakrishya Mohaya Mahamaaya Prayachchhati

"Mahamaya devi" attracts the attention of all, even scholars forcibly, 
and sinks them in to the well of desire, affection and attachment.

 2. Durge Smrita Harasi BheetimashEsha Janto
    Swasthaiha Smrita Matimateeva Shubhaam Dadaasi
    Daaridrya Duhkh Bhaya Harini Kaa Twadanya
    Sarvopakaara Karanaaya Sadaardra Chitta
Durga, when remembered, relieves fears of all who are in trouble. 
Grants intellect and well being if remembered by them, who are not in trouble. 
She relieves woe, fear, and poverty. 
She is always kind hearted, interested in everyone's welfare.

3. Sarvamangala Mangalye Shive Sarvaartha Sadhike
    Sharanye Tryambika Gauri Naraayani Namostute

She converts every affliction into pleasure. She is called 'Shiva', fulfilling all needs. 
I seek shelter from 'Tyambika', 'Gouri' and salute to 'Narayani'.

4. Sharanaagata Deenarta Paritraana Paraayane
    Sarvashaarti Hare Devi Naraayani Namostute

She is always eager to help the poor, the sad and relieves their pain, those to take shelter of her. 
I salute to 'Narayani'. 

5. Sarvaswaroope Sarveshe Sarva Shakti Samanvite    
    Bhayibhya Straahi No Devi Durga Devi Namostute

Omnipresent, Omnipotent, master of all, save me from all my fears. 
I salute to Durga Devi.

6. Rogaanasheshaa Napahansi Tushtaa
    Rushtaa tu Kamaan Sakalaabeeshtaan
    Twaamaa Shritaanaam na VipanaraaNaam
    Twaamaa Shritaa Hyaa Shrayataam Prayanti

She, when pleased, relieves all diseases and destroys all the desirable things if unpleased. 
The men in your protection do not remain poor, but they are empowered to provide shelter to others.

7. Saravaa Baadhaa Prashamanam Trailokya Shaakhileshwari
    Evameva Twayaa Kaaryam Asmad Vairi Vinaashanam

Suppressing all the obstacles of happiness, the only master of the three worlds, (Sky, Earth and Below), your work is to destroy my enemies.