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Durga Chalisa

Namo Namo Durge Sukh Karani
Namo Namo Ambe Dukh Harani

I bow to you O Goddess Durga, the bestower of all happiness! I bow to you O Goddess Amba! Who ends all miseries. 

Nirakar Hai Jyoti Tumhari
Tihun Lok Phaili Ujayari

The radiance of your light is limitless and pervading and all the three realms (Earth, Heaven and the Nether World) are enlightened by thee.

Shashi Lalat Mukh Maha Vishala
Netra Lal Bhrikutee Vikarala

Your Visage is like the moon and mouth very huge. Your eyes are bedight with a red glow with the frightening frown.

Roop Matu Ko Adhika Suhava
Daras Karat Jan Ati Sukh Pave

O Mother! Your view is enchanting, the very sight of which ensures welfare of the devout.

Tum Sansar Shakti Laya Kina
Palan Hetu Anna Dhan Dina

All the powers of the world repose in thee and it is you who provide food and money for the world's survival.

Annapurna Hui Jag Pala
Tumhi Adi Sundari Bala

Like the feeding mother Annapurna you nurture the whole universe and you are the one who appear like the timeless Bala Sundari (young girl of extreme beauty).

Pralaya Kala Sab Nashan Hari
Tum Gauri Shiv-Shankar Pyari

At the time of Dissolution it is you, O Mother, who destroys everything. You are the beloved consort of Lord Shiva, Gauri (Parvathi)

Shiv Yogi Tumhre Guna Gaven
Brahma Vishnu Tumhen Nit Dhyaye

Lord Shiva and all yogis always chant your praise, Brahma, Vishnu and all other Gods ever meditate on you.

Roop Saraswati Ko Tum Dhara
De Subuddhi Rishi Munina Ubara

You also appear in the form of Goddess Saraswati to grant wisdom to the sages and thus ensure their welfare.

Dharyo Roop Narsimha Ko Amba
Pragat Bhayin Phar Kar Khamba 

O Mother Amba, it was you who appeared in the form of Narismha, sundering the pillar.

Raksha Kari Prahlaad Bachayo
Hiranakush Ko Swarga Pathayo

Thus, you saved Prahlaad and Hiranyakashyap also went to Heaven as he was killed by your hands.

Lakshmi Roop Dharo Jag Mahin
Shree Narayan Anga Samhahin

In the form of Goddess Lakshmi, O Mother, you appear in this world and repose by the side of Shree-Narayan.

Ksheer Sindhu Main Karat Vilasa
Daya Sindhu Deeje Man Asa

Dwelling on the Sea of milk, O Goddess,with Lord Vishnu, please fulfil my desires.

Hingalaja Main Tumhin Bhavani
Mahima Amit Na Jat Bakhani

O Bhavani, the famous goddess of Hingalaja is no one else but you yourself. Illimitable is your glory, defying description.

Matangi Dhoomavati Mata
Bhuvneshwari Bagala Sukhdata

You are yourself Matangi and Dhoomavati Mata. It is you who appear as Bhuvenshwari and Bagalamukhi Devi to bestow happiness to all.

Shree Bhairav Tara Jag Tarani
Chhinna Bhala Bhav Dukh Nivarani

It is you, who redeem the world, appearing in the form of Shree Bhairavi, Tradevi and Chhinamasta Devi, and end its sorrows.