Mahakali Dhyanam
The 'Mahakali Dhyanam' is a meditative hymn dedicated to Kali, focusing on her powerful and protective nature.
ॐ खड्गं चक्रगदेषुचापपरिघान् शूलं भुशुण्डीं शिरः शङ्खं सन्दधतीं करैस्त्रिनयनां सर्वाङ्गभूषावृताम् । यां हन्तुं मधुकैटभौ जलजभूस्तुष्टाव सुप्ते हरौ नीलाश्मद्युतिमास्यपाददशकां सेवे महाकालिकाम् ॥
Om Khaddgam Cakra-Gadessu-Caapa-Parighaan Shuulam Bhushunnddiim Shirah Shangkham Sandadhatiim Karais-Tri-Nayanaam Sarva-Angga-Bhuussaa-vrtaam Yaam Hantum Madhu-Kaittabhau Jalaja-Bhuus-Tussttaava Supte Harau Niila-ashma-Dyutim-Aasya-Paada-Dashakaam Seve Mahaakaalikaam
Om, (I meditate on Devi Mahakali) Who is holding Khadga (Scymitar, Sword), Chakra (Discus), Gadaa (Club), Ishu (Arrow), Caapa (Bow), Parigha (Club), Shula (Trident, Spear), Bhushundi (Fire-Arms, Missile), Shira (Skull) and ... ... Shankha (Conch) in Her Hands; Who has Three Eyes; Whose whole Body is covered with Ornaments, Whom the Lord arising from Lotus (i.e. Lord Brahma) eulogized to kill demons Madhu and Kaitabha, when Lord Hari was in sleep (by the power of Yogamaya), She has the splendour of Blue Stone (Blue Gem), and has ten Faces and Feet (signifying pervasiveness); I (worshipfully) serve that Mahakali (on Whom I meditate in my Heart).