Durga Chalisa
Forty-verse hymn to Durga for complete victory over enemies, evil, and adversity
How to chant: Once daily; all 40 verses during Navratri
Durga Chalisa Lyrics in Sanskrit
नमो नमो दुर्गे सुख करनी। नमो नमो दुर्गे दुख हरनी॥ निरंकार है ज्योति तुम्हारी। तिहूँ लोक फैली उजियारी॥ शुम्भ निशुम्भ दानव तुम मारे। रक्तबीज शंखन संहारे॥ महिषासुर नृप अति अभिमानी। जेहि अघ भार मही अकुलानी॥
Durga Chalisa Transliteration
Namo namo Durge sukha karanee, Namo namo Durge dukha haranee, Nirankaara hai jyoti tumhaaree, Tihhoon loka phailee ujiyaaree, Shumbha Nishumbha daanava tuma maare, Raktabeeja shankhan sanhaare, Mahishaasura nripa ati abhimaanee, Jehi agha bhaara mahee akulaanee.
Durga Chalisa Meaning in English
Salutations again and again to Durga, giver of joy; salutations to Durga, destroyer of sorrow. Your divine light has no form; its brilliance spreads across all three worlds. You slew the demons Shumbha and Nishumbha, and annihilated Raktabija along with his armies. The proud demon-king Mahishasura, under whose sin-weight the earth cried out in agony — you destroyed him.
Astrological Benefits of Chanting Durga Chalisa
This mantra is governed by Moon and invokes Devi / Durga. In Vedic astrology, regular chanting strengthens Moon's significations in your natal chart — bringing greater protection & obstacles.
Which Dasha or Planetary Affliction Does Durga Chalisa Remedy?
Dasha & Transit Periods
- ◉Rahu Mahadasha — enemies and illusion
- ◉Mars Mahadasha — conflict and aggression from others
- ◉During Navratri windows (twice yearly) for maximum protection
Natal Chart Afflictions
- ◈Multiple malefics in 6th house (enemies)
- ◈Rahu-Moon conjunction (fear of enemies)
- ◈Malefics in Lagna opposing the 7th (open enemies)
- ◈Saturn in 8th house (hidden obstruction and chronic suffering)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Durga Chalisa?
Durga Chalisa is a classical Sanskrit mantra for protection & obstacles. Forty-verse hymn to Durga for complete victory over enemies, evil, and adversity. It is governed by the planet Moon and best chanted on Tuesday.
How many times should I chant Durga Chalisa?
Once daily; all 40 verses during Navratri
Which Dasha benefits most from chanting Durga Chalisa?
Rahu Mahadasha — enemies and illusion. Mars Mahadasha — conflict and aggression from others. During Navratri windows (twice yearly) for maximum protection.
What natal chart afflictions does Durga Chalisa remedy?
Multiple malefics in 6th house (enemies). Rahu-Moon conjunction (fear of enemies). Malefics in Lagna opposing the 7th (open enemies). Saturn in 8th house (hidden obstruction and chronic suffering).
Who should chant Durga Chalisa?
Legal battles, persistent enemies, inexplicable suffering, Navratri practice, and anyone facing a seemingly invincible obstacle
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