Durga Chalisa: Complete Lyrics in Hindi & English with Meaning

शशि ललाट मुख महाविशाला। नेत्र लाल भृकुटि विकराला॥ रूप मातु को अधिक सुहावे। दरश करत जन अति सुख पावे॥

Shashi Lalat Mukh Mahavishala. Netra Lal Bhrukuti Vikarala. Roop Matu Ko Adhik Suhave. Darash Karat Jan Ati Sukh Pave.

The moon adorns your forehead; your face is magnificent; your eyes are red and your frown is terrifying. The Mother's form is supremely beautiful — those who behold her receive immense joy.

तुम संसार शक्ति लय कीना। पालन हेतु अन्न धन दीना॥ अन्नपूर्णा हुई जग पाला। तुमहि दिया यह शुभ विशाला॥

Tum Sansaar Shakti Lay Kina. Palan Hetu Ann Dhan Dina. Annapurna Hui Jag Pala. Tumahi Diya Yah Shubh Vishala.

You absorbed the entire world's power within you and gave food and wealth for its sustenance. Becoming Annapurna (goddess of food), you nourished the world — this was your great and auspicious gift.

तुम ही आदि सुंदरी भवानी। तुम ही जग मोहिनी मनमानी॥ भक्त भवानी सदा रखवारी। बुरे कर्म से कर उबारी॥

Tum Hi Adi Sundari Bhavani. Tum Hi Jag Mohini Manmani. Bhakt Bhavani Sada Rakhwari. Bure Karm Se Kar Ubari.

You alone are the primordial beauty, O Bhavani. You alone captivate the world as you please. O Bhavani, you always protect your devotees and rescue them from the consequences of bad karma.

रोगों से जो पीड़ित रहता। पाकर दर्शन दुख सब सहता॥ पावे सुख जन अन्न धन खेला। संकट दूर होत उनकेला॥

Rogon Se Jo Pidit Rahta. Paakar Darshan Dukh Sab Sahta. Pave Sukh Jan Ann Dhan Khela. Sankat Door Hot Unkela.

One afflicted by diseases — upon receiving your darshan (vision), bears all suffering. They receive happiness, food, wealth, and abundance; their troubles recede far away.

जो भी जन तेरे दर आए। भूखे प्यासे सोने पाए॥ माँ तुम पर आश हमारी है। सब की आर्त पुकार तुम्हारी है॥

Jo Bhi Jan Tere Dar Aaye. Bhookhe Pyase Sone Paye. Maan Tum Par Aash Hamari Hai. Sab Ki Aart Pukar Tumhari Hai.

Whoever comes to your door — even the hungry and thirsty find rest. O Mother, all our hopes are placed in you; the anguished cry of every soul is addressed to you.

महिषासुर अति उत्पात मचावे। देवन की विनती सुन आवे॥ तुमने महिषासुर को मारा। सब ने मिल तुमको जैजयकारा॥

Mahishasur Ati Utpaat Machave. Devan Ki Vinati Sun Aave. Tumne Mahishasur Ko Mara. Sab Ne Mil Tumko Jai Jaikara.

Mahishasura was causing great havoc — you heard the gods' petition and arrived. You slew Mahishasura; everyone together gave you the victory cry.

शुम्भ निशुम्भ दानव तुम मारे। रक्तबीज शंखचूर संहारे॥ महिषासुर मर्दिनी कहाई। जग में जयति जयति जयकाई॥

Shumbh Nishumbh Danav Tum Mare. Raktabeej Shankhachur Sanhare. Mahishasur Mardini Kahai. Jag Mein Jayati Jayati Jayakahai.

You slew the demons Shumbha and Nishumbha and destroyed Raktabeej and Shankhachur. You are called Mahishasur Mardini (slayer of Mahishasura) — victory, victory, victory across all the world!

इंद्र आदि देवता मिलकर। करत हैं पूजन तेरा बढ़कर॥ और हम भी पूजन तुमहारा। करते रहते मन से प्यारा॥

Indra Aadi Devata Milkar. Karat Hain Pujan Tera Badhkar. Aur Ham Bhi Pujan Tumhara. Karte Rahte Man Se Pyara.

Indra and all the gods together perform your great worship with devotion. And we too continue to worship you lovingly from the depths of our hearts.

माँ भवानी दया करो ऐसी। पावें सुख सब मुदित जैसी॥ दुख हरो अम्बे माँ अपारी। जय जय माँ जगदम्ब हमारी॥

Maan Bhavani Daya Karo Aisi. Paven Sukh Sab Mudit Jaisi. Dukh Haro Ambe Maan Apari. Jai Jai Maan Jagdamba Hamari.

O Mother Bhavani, have such compassion that everyone receives happiness and joy. Remove all suffering, O limitless Ambe, O Mother — victory, victory to our World-Mother!