Durga Chalisa is a revered devotional hymn in Hinduism, dedicated to Goddess Durga. Comprising forty verses, it praises the various attributes and manifestations of the divine deity. The Chalisa is chanted by devotees to seek her blessings, protection, and strength, while invoking her power to conquer challenges and vanquish evil forces. Its profound verses encapsulate the essence of devotion and reverence towards the mighty Goddess Durga. Get Sri Durga Chalisa in English lyrics and meaning here, and chant it with devotion to get the blessings of Goddess Durga.

Namo Namo Durge Sukh Karni।
Namo Namo Ambe Dukh Harni॥1॥

Meaning: Salutations to you, O Durga, the bestower of happiness and remover of sorrow.

Nirankar Hai Jyoti Tumhari।
Tihu Lok Phale Ujiyari॥2॥

Meaning: You are the formless divine light that illuminates the three worlds.

Shashi Lalat Mukh Mahavishala।
Naitra Lal Brukuti Vikrala॥3॥

Meaning: Your face is radiant like the moon, and your eyes are fearsome.

Roop Matu Ko Adhik Suhavey।
Darash Karat Jan Ati Sukhpavay॥4॥

Meaning: Your beautiful form captivates everyone who beholds you, bringing great joy.

Tum Sansar Shakti Lai Kina।
Paalan Hetu Ann Dhan Dina॥5॥

Meaning: You possess the power to sustain the world and provide food and wealth for its well-being.

Annpoorna Hui Jag Paala।
Tum Hi Aadi Sundari Baala॥6॥

Meaning: You are the provider of food to the entire universe, and the primordial beautiful child.

Pralaykaal Sab Naashana Haari।
Tum Gauri Shiv Shankar Pyari॥7॥

Meaning: O Gauri (Goddess Parvati), beloved consort of Lord Shiva, you destroy all evils during times of cosmic dissolution.

Shiv Yogi Tumharey Gun Gavey।
Brahma Vishnu Tumhe Nit Dhyavey॥8॥

Meaning: The divine beings sing your praises, and Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu meditate upon you constantly.

Roop Saraswati Ko Tum Dhaara।
De Subuddhi Rishi Muni Na Ubaara॥9॥

Meaning: You take on the form of Saraswati, granting wisdom to sages and saints.

Dhara Roop Narsinha Ko Amba।
Pargat Bhayee Phaad Kar Khamba॥10॥

Meaning: You took the incarnation of Narsimha, the fierce half-man, half-lion, and revealed her divine power by forcefully emerging from a pillar.

Raksha Kar Prahlad Bachayo।
Hirnakush Ko Swarg Pathayo॥11॥

Meaning: You appeared as the half-lion half-woman (Narasimha) to protect your devotee Prahlada.

Lakshmi Roop Dharo Jag Mahi।
Shri Narayan Ang Samahi॥12॥

Meaning: You incarnated as Goddess Lakshmi and united with Lord Narayana.

Shirsindhu Mein Karat Vilaasa।
Dayasindhu Deejay Maan Aasa॥13॥

Meaning: You play in the ocean of milk, and your compassion fulfills the desires of your devotees.

Hinglaaj Mein Tumhi Bhavani।
Mahima Amit Na Jaat Bakhani॥14॥

Meaning: You are worshipped as Bhavani at the Hinglaj temple, and your glory is beyond description.

Maatangi Aru Dhumavati Mata।
Bhunvenshwari Bagla Sukh Daata॥15॥

Meaning: You manifest as Matangi and Dhumavati, bestowing blessings and happiness upon your devotees.

Shri Bhairav Tara Jag Taarini।
Chhin Bhaal Bhav Dukh Nivarini॥16॥

Meaning: As Shri Bhairavi, you rescue the world, removing all suffering and sorrows.

Kehar Vaahan Soh Bhavani।
Laangur Veer Chalat Agvaani॥17॥

Meaning: You ride on a peacock as your vehicle and a brave langur (Lord Hanuman)accompanies you.

Kar Mein Khappar Khadag Virajey।
Jaako Dekh Kaal Dar Bhaajey॥18॥

Meaning: In your hands, you hold a skull and a shining sword, terrifying the forces of darkness.

Sohay Astra Aur Hai Trishula।
Jaatey Uthat Shatru Hi Ya Shoola॥19॥

Meaning: You wield powerful weapons like the trident, capable of defeating any enemy or evil force.

Nagarkoti Mein Tumhi Virajat।
Tihu Lok Mein Danka Baajat॥20॥

Meaning: You reside in the city of Nagarkot, and the sound of your victory echoes through the three worlds.

Shumbh Ni Shumbh Daanav Tum Maarey।
Rakt Beej Shankhan Saunhaarey॥21॥

Meaning: You slayed demons Shumbha and Nishumbha and crushed the demon Raktabija.

Mahishasur Nrup Ati Abhimaani।
Jehi Agh Bhaar Mahi Akulani॥22॥

Meaning: You vanquished the arrogant demon Mahishasura, who caused distress to the earth.

Roop Karaal Kali Ka Dhaara।
Sen Sahit Tum Tihi Saunhaara॥23॥

Meaning: You took the fearsome form of Kali, accompanied by an army, and defeated the demons.

Pari Gaadh Santan Par Jab Jab।
Bhayee Sahay Maatu Tum Tab Tab॥24॥

Meaning: Whenever your devotees call out to you in distress, you come to their aid.

Amarpuri Aru Baasav Loka।
Tab Mahima Sab Rahe Ashoka॥25॥

Meaning: Your glory is eternal, and you reside in the city of Amarpuri.

Jwaala Mein Hai Jyoti Tumhari।
Tumhe Sada Pujey Nar Nari॥26॥

Meaning: Your divine light shines brightly, and both men and women worship you.

Prem Bhakti Se Jo Yash Gaavey।
Dukh Daaridra Nikat Nahi Aavey॥27॥

Meaning: Those who sing your praises with love and devotion are free from suffering and poverty.

Dhyavey Tumhe Jo Nar Maan Laye।
Janam Maran Taako Chuti Jaai॥28॥

Meaning: Whosoever meditates on you with devotion is freed from the cycle of birth and death.

Jogi Sur Muni Kahat Pukari।
Yog Na Ho Bin Shakti Tumhari॥29॥

Meaning: Yogis, gods, and sages call out to you, for without your power, no one can achieve spiritual success.

Shankar Aacharaj Tap Kino।
Kaam Aru Krodh Jiti Sab Lino॥30॥

Meaning: Even Lord Shiva performed rigorous penance to attain power, and you conquered desires and anger.

Nishdin Dhyan Dharo Shankar Ko।
Kaahu Kaal Nahi Sumiro Tumko॥31॥

Meaning: Constantly meditate on Lord Shiva, and fear not the time of death.

Shakti Roop Ko Maram Na Paayo।
Shakti Gayi Tab Maan Pachtaayo॥32॥

Meaning: When Shakti left her divine form, she regretted it deeply.

Sharnagat Hui Kirti Bakhaani।
Jai Jai Jai Jagdamb Bhavani॥33॥

Meaning: Seek refuge in the compassionate Goddess, hail Jagdamb Bhavani!

Bhayi Prasan Aadi Jagdamba।
Dai Shakti Nahi Kin Vilamba॥34॥

Meaning: The primal, all-pervading Goddess is pleased, and her divine power is bestowed instantly.

Moko Maatu Kasht Ati Ghero।
Tum Bin Kaun Harey Dukh Mero॥35॥

Meaning: O Mother, my troubles surround me, who else but you can remove my sorrows?

Aasha Trishna Nipat Satavey।
Moham Dadik Sab Vin Shaabey॥36॥

Meaning: Desires and cravings trouble me, and I wander in delusion without you.

Shatru Naash Keejay Maharani।
Sumiro Ikchit Tumhe Bhavani॥37॥

Meaning: Destroy my enemies, O Maharani! Remembering you, all desires are fulfilled.

Karo Krupa Hey Maatu Dayala।
Riddhi Siddhi Dey Karahu Nihala॥38॥

Meaning: Shower your grace, O compassionate Mother, bestow me with wealth and prosperity.

Jab Lagi Jiyo Dayafal Paau।
Tumharo Yash May Sada Sunau॥39॥

Meaning: As long as I live, I shall sing your praises and proclaim your glory.

Durga Chalisa Jo Neet Gaavey।
Sab Sukh Bhog Param Padh Paavey॥40॥

Meaning: Singing the Durga Chalisa brings immense joy and leads one to the highest spiritual realm.

Devidas Sharan Nij Jaani।
Karahu Kripa Jagdamb Bhavani॥

Meaning: Devotee Devidas seeks your shelter, shower your grace, O Jagdamb Bhavani!

Iti Sri Durga Chalisa sampurnam

Meaning: Thus ends the complete forty verses dedicated to Goddess Durga.