Sri Gauri Navaratnamalika Stava - śrī gaurīnavaratnamālikāstavaḥ - Stotra Nidhi

O Goddess, I bow to you, the embodiment of all hymns, the revered Gauri, adorned with the gem of the garland of praises.

I bow to you, the one who has conquered the sweet voice of the cuckoo, the one who holds the veena, the one who resides in the ocean of worldly existence.

I bow to you, the one who holds the veena in your tender hands, the one who is the essence of the divine sound, the one who is the embodiment of all that is auspicious.

I bow to you, the one with a beautiful blue complexion like the blue lotus, the one who has been initiated by the protector of the lotus.

I bow to you, the one who has conquered the eyes of the deer, the one who is the essence of the elephant, the one who is half of Lord Shankara.

I bow to you, the one who is the lotus, the beloved of the lotus-born, the one who holds the nectar-filled pot in your hand.

I bow to you, the one who holds the lotus in both hands, the one who is pure and adorned with the crown of all arts.

I bow to you, the one with a beautiful face like the moon, the one who is the source of all wealth, the one who brings life through compassion.

I bow to you, the one who is the embodiment of compassion, the one who resides in the hearts of the gods, the one who has subdued the demons.

I bow to you, the one with a reddish hue, the universal mother, the one who has conquered the path of existence.

I bow to you, the one who protects the children of the earth, the one with a broad waist, I worship you, O beloved of the universe.

I bow to you, the one who is the refuge for those who seek shelter, the one who is the abode of compassion, with lotus-like feet.

I bow to you, adorned with divine jewels, the one who uplifts the servants at your lotus feet.

I bow to you, the one with a full breast, the one who embraces with love, the one who is the essence of Shiva and the one who resides in the cave.

I bow to you, the one who has vanquished the demons Shumbha and Nishumbha, the one who dances in joy, the one who has dispelled all pride.

I bow to you, the one who initiates the protection of the humble, the one who is skilled, the one who is the direct deity presiding over all.

The one who is adorned with the protective powers of the gods, who has been cast down by the opposing forces, is indeed blessed and revered among the divine beings, like a precious jewel on the peaks of the snowy mountains.

I know the divine presence in the forest of celestial trees, which is devoid of any other deity apart from you.

Those who read this new garland of jewels with devotion, they, through supreme power, will find joy and bliss in their faces and abodes.

In the presence of such devotees, the goddess Lakshmi dances with great delight.