Durga Mata and Me

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Durga symbolizes the power of the Supreme Being that maintains moral order and justice in the universe. Durga is also known as "Shakti". Worship of the goddess Shakti is very popular among the Hindu people. Durga stands for the unified symbol of all divine forces; Strength, Morality, Power, Protector. Slokas on Goddess Durga form the part of prayers offered to the goddess. Durga (Devi) Shlokas / Slokas are as follows:


"Yaa Devii Sarvabhuuteshhu Maatrirupena Sansthitah
Yaa Devii Sarvabhuuteshhu Shaktirupena Sansthitah
Yaa Devii Sarvabhuuteshhu Shaantirupena Sansthitah
Namastasyaih Namastasyaih Namastasyaih Namo Namah"


Meaning: Goddess Durga is omnipresent. She is the personification of Universal Mother. She is a Mother, who is present everywhere and who is embodiment of power and energy. Great mother, who is present everywhere and who is embodiment of Peace. I bow to that mother, I bow to Durga, I bow to Shakti.


Durga (Devi) Stuti



"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Vishnu Maayethi Sabdita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"


Meaning: I bow again and again to the Goddess, who dwells in all creatures in the name of Maya of Vishnu.


"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Chetanetyaabhi Dheeyate
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"


Meaning: I bow again and again to the Devi, who abides in all creatures as realization.


"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Buddhi Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"


Meaning: I bow again and again to the Goddess, who dwells in all creatures in the form of intelligence.


"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Nidraa Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"


Meaning: I bow again and again to the Devi, who lives in all creatures in the form of sleep.


"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Kshudhaa Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"


Meaning: I bow again and again to the Goddess, who dwells in all creatures in the form of appetite.


"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Chaayaa Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"


Meaning: I bow again and again to the Goddess, who lives in all creatures in the form of meditation and reflection.


"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Shakthi Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"


Meaning: I bow again and again to the Devi, who dwells in all creatures in the form of Shakti, the creative power.


"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Thrishnaa Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"


Meaning: I bow again and again to the Goddess, who dwells in all creatures in the form of thirst.


"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Kshaanthi Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"


Meaning: I bow again and again to the Devi, who lives in all creatures in the merciful form.


"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Jaati Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"


Meaning: I bow again and again to the Goddess, who dwells in all creatures in the form of race.


"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Lajja Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"


Meaning: I bow again and again to the Devi, who lives in all creatures in the modest form.


"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Shaanthi Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"


Meaning: I bow again and again to the Goddess, who dwells in all creatures in the form of peace (Shanti).


"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Shradha Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"


Meaning: I bow again and again to the Goddess, who lives in all creatures in the form of unshakable faith (Shraddha).


"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Kaanthi Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"


Meaning: I bow again and again to the Goddess, who lives in all creatures in the form of beauty or brilliance (Kaanti).


"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Lakshmi Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"


Meaning: I bow again and again to the Goddess, who dwells in all creatures in the prosperous form.


"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Vritti Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"


Meaning: I bow again and again to the Devi, who dwells in all creatures in the form of motion.


"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Smrithi Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"


Meaning: I bow again and again to the Goddess, who lives in all creatures in the form of memory.


"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Dayaa Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"


Meaning: I bow again and again to the Devi, who dwells in all creatures in the form of mercy or kindness (Dayaa).


"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Tushti Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"


Meaning: I bow again and again to the Goddess, who lives in all creatures in the form of satisfaction.


"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Matru Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"


Meaning: I bow again and again to the Devi, who lives in all creatures in the form of Mother.


"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Braanthi Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"


Meaning: I bow again and again to the Goddess, who dwells in all creatures in the form of illusion (Bhram).


"Indriyaanaamadhistaatri Bhootaanaam Chaakileshu Yaa
Bhooteshu Satatam Tasyai Vyaaptidevyai Namo Namaha"


Meaning: I bow again and again to the all pervading goddess, who continuously controls the senses of all creatures and governs all elements.


"Chiti Roopena Yaa Kristnam Yetadhyaapya Sthithaa Jagat
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"


Meaning: I bow again and again to the Goddess, who pervades this world and controls in the form of awareness.


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