Shakradi Stutih
The Shakradi Stutih is a hymn that extols the virtues and powers of Goddess Durga, highlighting her role as a protector and source of strength.
शक्रादयः सुरगणा निहतेऽतिवीर्ये तस्मिन्दुरात्मनि सुरारिबले च देव्या । तां तुष्टुवुः प्रणतिनम्रशिरोधरंसा वाग्भिः प्रहर्षपुलकोद्गमचारुदेहाः ॥१॥
Shakra-adayah Sura-Gannaa Nihate-ti-Viirye Tasmin-Duraatmani Sura-Ari-Bale Ca Devyaa Taam Tussttuvuh Prannati-Namra-Shirodharamsaa Vaagbhih Praharssa-Pulakodgama-Caaru-Dehaah 1
1: Shakra (Indra) and other Suras (rejoiced), when (Mahishasura) of great Strength was killed, 2: (When) that wicked [Mahishasura] and his (entire) Army who were the Enemies of the Devas (were killed) by Devi, ... 3: ... (Then the Devas) eulogized Her, bowing their Heads and Shoulders in Reverence, 4: (They Eulogized Her) by their Speech, as the Hairs on their Beautiful Bodies stood on their ends (due to Joy mixed with Awe and Reverence).
देव्या यया ततमिदं जगदात्मशक्त्या निःशेषदेवगणशक्तिसमूहमूर्त्या । तामम्बिकामखिलदेवमहर्षिपूज्यां भक्त्या नताः स्म विदधातु शुभानि सा नः ॥२॥
Devyaa Yayaa Tatam-Idam Jagad-Aatma-Shaktyaa Nihshessa-Deva-Ganna-Shakti-Samuuha-Muurtyaa Taam-Ambikaam-Akhila-Deva-Maharssi-Puujyaam Bhaktyaa Nataah Sma Vidadhaatu Shubhaani Saa Nah 2
1: By that Devi, By Whose Power is pervaded this Universe, 2: By Whose Power is manifested the Powers of all the Devas, 3: That Ambika Who is worthy of Worship by all the Devas and Maharshis, 4: We ever Bow down to Her with Devotion; May She bestow us with all Auspiciousness.
यस्याः प्रभावमतुलं भगवाननन्तो ब्रह्मा हरस्च न हि वक्तुमलं बलं च । सा चण्डिकाखिलजगत्परिपालनाय नाशाय चाशुभभयस्य मतिं करोतु ॥३॥
Yasyaah Prabhaavam-Atulam Bhagavaan-Ananto Brahmaa Haras-Ca Na Hi Vaktum-Alam Balam Ca Saa Cannddikaa-khila-Jagat-Paripaalanaaya Naashaaya Ca-Ashubha-Bhayasya Matim Karotu 3
1: Whose Incomparable Greatness, even Bhagavan Ananta (Vishnu), ... 2: ... Brahma and Hara (Shiva) is not able to describe; And (similarly Whose Incomparable) Strength (cannot be limited by description), 3: May that Chandika for Protecting and Sustaining the entire World, ... 4: ... be inclined towards destroying the Fear of Evil (from our minds) (i.e. destroying the Evil Forces which are present).
या श्रीः स्वयं सुकृतिनां भवनेष्वलक्ष्मीः पापात्मनां कृतधियां हृदयेषु बुद्धिः । श्रद्धा सतां कुलजनप्रभवस्य ल्ज्जा तां त्वां नताः स्म परिपालय देवि विश्वम् ॥४॥
Yaa Shriih Svayam Sukrtinaam Bhavanessv-Alakssmiih Paapaatmanaam Krtadhiyaam Hrdayessu Buddhih Shraddhaa Sataam Kulajana-Prabhavasya Lajjaa Taam Tvaam Nataah Sma Paripaalaya Devi Vishvam 4
1: She Who Herself is Great-Fortune in the Dwellings of the Virtuous (of Good Deeds), and similarly Ill-Fortune in the Dwellings of the ... 2: ... Evil-Minded (of Bad Deeds); She Who Herself is the Intelligence arising within the Hearts of those of Steady Mind, and ... 3: ... Shraddha arising within the Hearts of the Good (i.e. Saintly); And She Who Herself is the Modesty (Shrinking away from stooping low) of the Distinguished Noble-Hearted ones, 4: To Her we ever Bow down in Reverence; O Devi, Please Protect and Sustain this World (by Your Power).
किं वर्णयाम तव रूपमचिन्त्यमेतत् किञ्चातिवीर्यमसुरक्षयकारि भूरि । किं चाहवेषु चरितानि तवाति यानि सर्वेषु देव्यसुरदेवगणादिकेषु ॥५॥
Kim Varnnayaama Tava Ruupam-Acintyam-Etat Kin.-Ca-Ati-Viiryam-Asura-Kssaya-Kaari Bhuuri Kim Ca-Ahavessu Caritaani Tava-Ati Yaani Sarvessu Devy-Asura-Deva-Ganna-adik-Essu 5
1: (O Devi) How can we describe Your Inconceivable Beauty ( This which we witnessed ) ? 2: And similarly, How can we describe Your great Power which diminishes (the Power of) the numerous Asuras (in the battle)? 3: And again, How can we describe Your great Deeds in the Battle, which ... 4: ... O Devi, (shine) among All the hosts of Devas, Asuras and others ?
हेतुः समस्तजगतां त्रिगुणापि दोषैर्_ न ज्ञायसे हरिहरादिभिरप्यपारा । सर्वाश्रयाखिलमिदं जगदंशभूतम्_ अव्याकृता हि परमा प्रकृतिस्त्वमाद्या ॥६॥
Hetuh Samasta-Jagataam Tri-Gunna-Api Dossair_ Na Jnyaayase Hari-Hara-adibhir-Apy-Apaaraa Sarva-ashraya-Akhilam-Idam Jagad-Amsha-Bhuutam_ Avyaakrtaa Hi Paramaa Prakrtis-Tvam-Aadyaa 6
1: (O Devi) You are the cause of all the Worlds, but even then not contaminated by the defects (doshas) of the three Gunas (by which the Worlds are created), 2: Your Boundless nature is not known even to Hari, Hara and others, 3: You are the Support of all, and this whole Universe is produced from Your Part, 4: (But) You remain changeless (as the substratum Consciousness); You Who are the Supreme Primordial Prakriti.
यस्याः समस्तसुरता समुदीरणेन तृप्तिं प्रयाति सकलेषु मखेषु देवि । स्वाहासि वै पितृगणस्य च तृप्तिहेतुर्_ उच्चार्यसे त्वमत एव जनैः स्वधा च ॥७॥
Yasyaah Samasta-Surataa Samudiirannena Trptim Prayaati Sakalessu Makhessu Devi Svaahaa-si Vai Pitr-Gannasya Ca Trptihetur_ Uccaaryase Tvam-Ata Eva Janaih Svadhaa Ca 7
1: (O Devi) By uttering which, all the Suras (Devas) ... 2: ... obtain satisfaction in all the Yagnas (Sacrifices); O Devi, ... 3: You indeed are that Swaha; And for the satisfaction of the Pitriganas (Manes) ... 4: ... (that which) is uttered by the People (in the Yagnas), You indeed are also that Swadha.
या मुक्तिहेतुरविचिन्त्यमहाव्रता त्वं अभ्यस्यसे सुनियतेन्द्रियतत्त्वसारैः । मोक्षार्थिभिर्मुनिभिरस्तसमस्तदोषैर्_ विद्यासि सा भगवती परमा हि देवि ॥८॥
Yaa Mukti-Hetur-Avicintya-Mahaa-Vrataa Tvam Abhyasyase Suniyatendriya-Tattva-Saaraih Mokssa-Arthibhir-Munibhir-Asta-Samasta-Dossair_ Vidyaa-si Saa Bhagavatii Paramaa Hi Devi 8
1: (O Devi) You are that Inconceivable great Penance for the cause of Liberation (Moksha), ... 2: ... which is practiced with well-controlled Sense Organs and Meditation on the essence of Reality (i.e. Consciousness) ... 3: ... by the (great) Munis with longing for Liberation (Moksha); whose all blemishes have vanished, 4: You are that Supreme Vidya, (You are) that Bhagavati, O Devi (Who takes one towards Liberation).
शब्दात्मिका सुविमलर्ग्यजुषां निधानम् उद्गीथरम्यपदपाठवतां च साम्नाम् । देवी त्रयी भगवती भवभावनाय वार्ता च सर्वजगतां परमार्तिहन्त्री ॥९॥
Shabda-atmikaa Suvimala-Rg-Yajussaam Nidhaanam Udgiitha-Ramya-Pada-Paatthavataam Ca Saamnaam Devii Trayii Bhagavatii Bhava-Bhaavanaaya Vaartaa Ca Sarva-Jagataam Parama-arti-Hantrii 9
1: (O Devi) You are the Shabda Brahman manifesting through the Treasure of the very Pure Rk and Yajus mantras, 2: And through the delightful Udgitha of the Saman recitals, 3: O Devi, You are the embodiment of the Three Vedas; And O Bhagavati, Your Thought of the World ... 4: ... is the Supreme message (of Sabda Brahman), (continuously being recited) underlying all the Worlds, which is the supreme destroyer of all (inner) distress (when comprehended).
मेधासि देवि विदिताखिलशास्त्रसारा दुर्गासि दुर्गभवसागरनौरसङ्गा । श्रीः कैटभारिहृदयैककृताधिवासा गौरि त्वमेव शशिमौलिकृतप्रतिष्ठा ॥१०॥
Medhaa-si Devi Vidita-Akhila-Shaastra-Saaraa Durgaasi Durgabhavasaagaranaurasanggaa Shriih Kaittabha-Ari-Hrdayaika-Krta-Adhivaasaa Gauri Tvam-Eva Shashi-Mauli-Krta-Pratisstthaa 10
1: (O Devi) You are the Intelligence (Medha) by which the essence of all the Scriptures (Sastras) are comprehended, 2: You are Durga which is the Boat which carries one beyond the difficult Ocean of Worldly attachments to the ever detached state (of Bliss-Consciousness), 3: You are Sri, Who alone made Her Abode in the Heart of the enemy of Kaitabha (i.e. Lord Vishnu), 4: (And) You indeed are Gauri, Who made Her Abode in the Lord with Moon on His Head (i.e. Lord Shiva) (as Ardhanareeswara).
ईषत्सहासममलं परिपूर्णचन्द्र_ बिम्बानुकारि कनकोत्तमकान्तिकान्तम् । अत्यद्भुतं प्रहृतमात्तरुषा तथापि वक्त्रं विलोक्य सहसा महिषासुरेण ॥११॥
Iissat-Sahaasam-Amalam Paripuurnna-Candra_ Bimba-Anukaari Kanakottama-Kaanti-Kaantam Aty-Adbhutam Prahrtam-Aatta-Russaa Tathaapi Vaktram Vilokya Sahasaa Mahissaasurenna 11
1: (O Devi) Your gently smiling Pure Face resembles the Full Moon ... 2: ... orb, and shines with the splendour of Pure Gold, 3: It is very surprising, how even then, it was struck (by Mahishasura) being seized by anger ... 4: (It is very surprising how it was struck) by Mahishasura suddenly, even looking at that (beautiful) Face.
दृष्ट्वा तु देवि कुपितं भ्रुकुटीकरालम्_ उद्यच्छशाङ्कसदृशच्छवि यन्न सद्यः । प्राणान् मुमोच महिषस्तदतीव चि्त्रं कैर्जीव्यते हि कुपितान्तकदर्शनेन ॥१२॥
Drssttvaa Tu Devi Kupitam Bhrukuttii-Karaalam_ Udyac-Chashaangka-Sadrshac-Chavi Yan-Na Sadyah Praannaan Mumoca Mahissas-Tad-Atiiva Citram Kair-Jiivyate Hi Kupita-Antaka-Darshanena 12
1: O Devi, having seen Your Angry Dreadful Frown, 2: Like the Colour of (Red) Rising Moon; That, on that moment ... 3: ... the life of Mahishasura did not get released, is exceedingly strange, 4: For who can indeed live, seeing that Angry Frown of the terminator?
देवी प्रसीद परमा भवती भवाय सद्यो विनाशयसि कोपवती कुलानि । विज्ञातमेतदधुनैव यदस्तमेतन्नीतं बलं सुविपुलं महिषासुरस्य ॥१३॥
Devii Prasiida Paramaa Bhavatii Bhavaaya Sadyo Vinaashayasi Kopavatii Kulaani Vijnyaatam-Etad-Adhunaiva Yad-Astam-Etan-Niitam Balam Suvipulam Mahissaasurasya 13
1: (O Devi) Please be Propitious, You are the Supreme; (Please be Propitious) towards the World (now), 2: Now that You have destroyed the Races (of Asuras) by Your Anger, 3: Now this is indeed understood; (Your Destructive Anger) which led to the overthrowing ... 4: ... of Mahishasura possesing extensive Power. (Now please be propitious taking off Your fearful form).
ते सम्मता जनपदेषु धनानि तेषां तेषां यशांसि न च सीदति धर्मवर्गः । धन्यास्त एव निभृतात्मजभृत्यदारा येषां सदाभ्युदयदा भवती प्रसन्ना ॥१४॥
Te Sammataa Janapadessu Dhanaani Tessaam Tessaam Yashaamsi Na Ca Siidati Dharma-Vargah Dhanyaas-Ta Eva Nibhrta-atmaja-Bhrtya-Daaraa Yessaam Sadaa-bhyudaya-Daa Bhavatii Prasannaa 14
1: Those People with whom You are Pleased, gets endowed with Fortunes, 2: They also get endowed with Fame, and their Righteousness do not Sink, 3: They are indeed Fortunate, and possess faithful Sons, Servants and Wives, 4 To them You always grant Abhyudaya (Prosperity), being Pleased (with their Devotion).
धर्म्याणि देवि सकलानि सदैव कर्मा_ ण्यत्यादृतः प्रतिदिनं सुकृती करोति । स्वर्ग प्रयाति च ततो भवती प्रसादा_ ल्लोकत्रयेऽपि फलदा ननु देवि तेन ॥१५॥
Dharmyaanni Devi Sakalaani Sadaiva Karmaa_ Nny-Atyaadrtah Pratidinam Sukrtii Karoti Svarga Prayaati Ca Tato Bhavatii Prasaadaa_ L-Loka-Traye-pi Phala-Daa Nanu Devi Tena 15
1: O Devi, all the Righteous Deeds, always, ... 2: ... that the virtuous ones do everyday with great care (gets done by Your Blessings), 3: Then they go to Heaven (due to their Virtuous Actions) by Your Grace, 4: Therefore, O Devi, in the three Worlds, You indeed are the bestower of the Fruits (of actions).
दुर्गे स्मृता हरसि भीतिमशेषजन्तोः स्वस्थैः स्मृता मतिमतीव शुभां ददासि । दारिद्रदुःखभयहारिणि का त्वदन्या सर्वोपकारकरणाय सदार्द्रचित्ता ॥१६॥
Durge Smrtaa Harasi Bhiitim-Ashessa-Jantoh Svasthaih Smrtaa Matim-Atiiva Shubhaam Dadaasi Daaridra-Duhkha-Bhaya-Haarinni Kaa Tvad-Anyaa Sarvopakaara-Karannaaya Sadaa-rdra-Cittaa 16
1: O Devi Durga, When You are Remembered (with Devotion), You take away the endless Fears (of Samsara) afflicting the living beings, 2: (And) When You are Remembered by abiding in one's self (i.e. as Conscious Presence within), You bestow exceeding Auspiciousness, 3: Apart from You, Who else can be the Remover of Poverty, Sorrow and Fear (from our lives) ? 4: For extending all Help, Your Heart is always moist with Compassion (for those who take Your refuge).
एभिर्हतैर्जगदुपैति सुखं तथैते कुर्वन्तु नाम नरकाय चिराय पापम् । संग्राममृत्युमधिगम्य दिवं प्रयान्तु मत्वेति नूनमहितान्विनिहंसि देवि ॥१७॥
Ebhir-Hatair-Jagad-Upaiti Sukham Tathaite Kurvantu Naama Narakaaya Ciraaya Paapam Sangraamamrtyumadhigamya Divam Prayaantu Matveti Nuunam-Ahitaan-Vinihamsi Devi 17
1: By Killing of [these (Asuras) the World will get Happiness, and so also ... 2: ... their Sins may make their names engraved in Hell for long, 3: (However) let them go to Heaven by attaining Death in the Battle (in my Hands), 4: Thinking thus, O Devi, You surely Kill Your Enemies (with Your own Hands).
दृष्टैव किं न भवती प्रकरोति भस्म सर्वासुरानरिषु यत्प्रहिणोषि शस्त्रम् । लोकान्प्रयान्तु रिपवोऽपि हि शस्त्रपूता इत्थं मतिर्भवति तेष्वपि तेऽतिसाध्वी ॥१८॥
Drssttaiva Kim Na Bhavatii Prakaroti Bhasma Sarva-Asuraan-Arissu Yat-Prahinnossi Shastram Lokaan-Prayaantu Ripavo-pi Hi Shastra-Puutaa Ittham Matir-Bhavati Tessvapi Te-ti-Saadhvii 18
1: By only looking at them (i.e. at the Asuras), can You not reduce them to Ashes? 2: (But) on all the Asuras and Enemies You hurl Your Weapons, 3: (So that) even the Enemies go to the (higher) Lokas being Purified by Your Weapons, 4: Thus, You maintain Your (kind) disposition, even on those (Asuras), You Who are the most Chaste.
खङ्गप्रभानिकरविस्फुरणैस्तथोग्रैः शूलाग्रकान्तिनिवहेन दृशोऽसुराणाम् । यन्नागता विलयमंशुमदिन्दुखण्ड_ योग्याननं तव विलोकयतां तदेतत् ॥१९॥
Khangga-Prabhaa-Nikara-Visphurannais-Tathograih Shuula-Agra-Kaanti-Nivahena Drsho-suraannaam Yan-Na-agataa Vilayam-Amshumad-Indu-Khanndda_ Yogya-ananam Tava Vilokayataam Tad-Etat 19
1: (O Devi) By the mass of Light flashing from Your Sword, as well as, by the sharp ... 2: ... tip of Your Trident radiating mass of Brightness; (By these) the sight of the Asuras ... 3: ... did not happen to get destroyed; (is because of) the Moon-rays also emitting ... 4: ... from Your Face which is worth meditating upon, and which the Asuras were looking at.
दुर्वृत्तवृत्तशमनं तव देवि शीलं रूपं तथैतदविचिन्त्यमतुल्यमन्यैः । वीर्यं च हन्तृ हृतदेवपराक्रमाणां वैरिष्वपि प्रकटितैव दया त्वयेत्थम् ॥२०॥
Durvrtta-Vrtta-Shamanam Tava Devi Shiilam Ruupam Tathaitad-Avicintyam-Atulyam-Anyaih Viiryam Ca Hantr Hrta-Deva-Paraakramaannaam Vairissvapi Prakattitaiva Dayaa Tvayettham 20
1: O Devi, Your Nature is to destroy the evil tendencies of the Wicked, 2: Your Form similarly (which) is Incomprehensible and Incomparable by others (destroys the worldly tendencies of the mind), 3: Your Power destroys the power of those who take away the power of the Devas, 4: (And) Your Compassion is indeed manifested even for the Enemies.
केनोपमा भवतु तेऽस्य पराक्रमस्य रूपं च शत्रुभयकार्यतिहारि कुत्र । चित्ते कृपा समरनिष्ठुरता च दृष्टा त्वय्येव देवि वरदे भुवनत्रयेऽपि ॥२१॥
Kenopamaa Bhavatu Tesya Paraakramasya Ruupam Ca Shatru-Bhaya-Kaaryatihaari Kutra Citte Krpaa Samara-Nisstthurataa Ca Drssttaa Tvayyeva Devi Varade Bhuvana-Traye-pi 21
1: What Comparison exists, to compare with this Power of Yours (which we just witnessed in the Battle) ? 2: Where exists such Beauty which instills Fear in the Enemies, and captivates (at the same time)? 3: Where can be seen such Compassion in Heart, and such severeness in Battle (at the same time)? 4: In You alone O Devi, O the giver of Boons, can be seen such harmony in the Three Worlds.
त्रैलोक्यमेतदखिलं रिपुनाशनेन त्रातं त्वया समरमूर्धनि तेऽपि हत्वा । नीता दिवं रिपुगणा भयमप्यपास्तम्_ अस्माकमुन्मदसुरारिभवं नमस्ते ॥२२॥
Trailokyam-Etad-Akhilam Ripu-Naashanena Traatam Tvayaa Samara-Muurdhani Te-pi Hatvaa Niitaa Divam Ripu-Gannaa Bhayam-Apyapaastam_ Asmaakam-Unmada-Sura-Ari-Bhavam Namaste 22
1: (O Devi) All the Three Worlds, by the destruction of the Enemies, ... 2: ... has been Protected by You; In the forefront of the Battle, having been killed by You, ... 3: ... the hosts of the Enemies has been lead to Heaven; And our Fear indeed has been dispelled, ... 4: ... Our (Fear which was) born of the (battle) Intoxicated Enemies of the Suras (has now been dispelled); Therefore our heart-felt Salutations to You.
शूलेन पाहि नो देवि पाहि खड्गेन चाम्बिके । घण्टास्वनेन नः पाहि चापज्यानिस्स्वनेन च ॥२३॥
Shuulena Paahi No Devi Paahi Khaddgena Ca-Ambike Ghannttaa-Svanena Nah Paahi Caapa-Jyaa-Nissvanena Ca 23
1: O Devi, Please Protect us with Your Trident; and O Ambika, Please Protect us with Your Sword, 2: (O Chandika) Please Protect us with the Sound of Your Bell, and with the Sound of the Twang of Your Bow-String.
प्राच्यां रक्ष प्रतीच्यां च चण्डिके रक्ष दक्षिणे । भ्रामणेनात्मशूलस्य उत्तरस्यां तथेश्वरि ॥२४॥
Praacyaam Rakssa Pratiicyaam Ca Cannddike Rakssa Dakssinne Bhraamannena-atma-Shuulasya Uttarasyaam Tatheshvari 24
1: O Chandika, Protect us in the East and Protect us in the West; And Protect us in the South ... 2: ... by whirling Your Trident, and in the same manner (Protect us) in the North (O Chandika).
सौम्यानि यानि रूपाणि त्रैलोक्ये विचरन्ति ते । यानि चात्यन्तघोराणि तै रक्षास्मांस्तथा भुवम् ॥२५॥
Saumyaani Yaani Ruupaanni Trailokye Vicaranti Te Yaani Ca-Atyanta-Ghoraanni Tai Rakssa-Asmaans-Tathaa Bhuvam 25
1: (O Devi, Protect us) with those Gentle Forms of Yours which move about in the Three Worlds, 2: As well as, Protect us and the World with those exceedingly Terrible Forms of Yours (O Chandika).
खड्गशूलगदादीनि यानि चास्त्राणि तेऽम्बिके । करपल्लवसङ्गीनि तैरस्मान्रक्ष सर्वतः ॥२६॥
Khaddga-Shuula-Gadaa-diini Yaani Ca-Astraanni Te-mbike Kara-Pallava-Sanggiini Tair-Asmaan-Rakssa Sarvatah 26
1: O Ambika, by Sword, Trident, Mace and whichever other Weapons of Yours ... 2: ... have come in contact with Your sprout-like beautiful Hand, by those, Protect us from all sides.