Navratri Celebrations (Devi Stuti)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Invocation
Original
जय माता दी, नमन तुम्हें माँ दुर्गे। शक्ति स्वरूपा, जग जननी, महिमा तुम्हारी अपार।
Transliteration
Jai Mata Di, naman tumhein Maa Durga. Shakti swaroopa, jag janani, mahima tumhari apaar.
Meaning / Translation
Hail Mother! Salutations to you, O Mother Durga. Embodiment of power, mother of the universe, your glory is infinite.
The Nine Forms
Original
शैलपुत्री, ब्रह्मचारिणी, चंद्रघंटा, कुष्मांडा। स्कंदमाता, कात्यायनी, कालरात्रि, महागौरी, सिद्धिदात्री।
Transliteration
Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda. Skandmata, Katyayani, Kaalratri, Mahagauri, Siddhidatri.
Meaning / Translation
Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandmata, Katyayani, Kaalratri, Mahagauri, Siddhidatri (The nine forms of Goddess Durga).
The Spirit of Navratri
Original
नौ रातों का पावन पर्व, भक्ति का ये संगम है। अधर्म पर धर्म की जीत, माँ का ये अभिनंदन है।
Transliteration
Nau raaton ka paavan parv, bhakti ka ye sangam hai. Adharm par dharm ki jeet, Maa ka ye abhinandan hai.
Meaning / Translation
The holy festival of nine nights is a confluence of devotion. It is the victory of righteousness over unrighteousness, a celebration of the Mother.
Prayer for Protection
Original
चरणों में तेरे शीश झुकाएं, सुख शांति का वरदान मांगें। हे जगदम्बे, रक्षा करना, हम सब शरण तुम्हारी आएं।
Transliteration
Charano mein tere sheesh jhukaayein, sukh shaanti ka vardaan maangein. He Jagadambe, raksha karna, hum sab sharan tumhari aayein.
Meaning / Translation
We bow our heads at your feet, asking for the boon of peace and happiness. O Mother of the Universe, protect us; we all come to seek refuge in you.