The Meaning of the Devi Mahatmya
The Meaning of the Devi Mahatmya
Lyrics with Meaning
View lyrics page →Invocation of the Divine Shakti
Original
ॐ देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Transliteration
Om Devi Sarvabhuteshu Shakti-rupena Samsthita. Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah.
Meaning / Translation
Salutations to the Goddess who resides in all beings in the form of power (Shakti). Salutations, salutations, salutations to Her.
The Destruction of Ignorance (Mahishasura Vadha)
Original
महिषासुर मर्दिनी, अज्ञान का नाश करने वाली। माया का जाल काटकर, सत्य का मार्ग दिखाने वाली।
Transliteration
Mahishasura Mardini, agyan ka naash karne wali. Maya ka jaal kaatkar, satya ka maarg dikhane wali.
Meaning / Translation
Slayer of the demon Mahishasura, the destroyer of ignorance. Cutting through the web of illusion, showing the path of Truth.
The Destruction of Ego (Shumbha-Nishumbha Vadha)
Original
शुंभ निशुंभ विनाशिनी, अहंकार का मर्दन करने वाली। दुर्बलता और मद को, क्षण में हरने वाली।
Transliteration
Shumbha Nishumbha Vinashini, ahankar ka mardan karne wali. Durbalta aur mad ko, kshan mein harne wali.
Meaning / Translation
Destroyer of Shumbha and Nishumbha, the crusher of ego. The one who removes weakness and pride in an instant.
The Essence of Mahamaya
Original
महामाया तुम ही हो, जगत का आधार तुम ही हो। सृजन, स्थिति और लय का, सार तुम ही हो।
Transliteration
Mahamaya tum hi ho, jagat ka adhaar tum hi ho. Srijan, sthiti aur lay ka, saar tum hi ho.
Meaning / Translation
You are the Great Illusion (Mahamaya), you are the foundation of the universe. You are the essence of creation, preservation, and dissolution.
Final Prayer for Protection
Original
जय जय दुर्गे, जय जय भवानी। रक्षा करो माँ, हे जगदम्बे महारानी।
Transliteration
Jaya Jaya Durge, Jaya Jaya Bhavani. Raksha karo Maa, hey Jagadambe Maharani.
Meaning / Translation
Victory, victory to Durga, victory, victory to Bhavani. Protect us, O Mother, O Great Queen of the Universe.