Mahishasura Mardini Stotram
Devi's fierce grace — destroying the inner demons of ego, fear, and darkness

How to chant: All 21 verses daily during Navratri; 3 verses any day
Mahishasura Mardini Stotram Lyrics in Sanskrit
अयि गिरिनन्दिनि नन्दितमेदिनि विश्वविनोदिनि नन्दनुते गिरिवरविन्ध्यशिरोऽधिनिवासिनि विष्णुविलासिनि जिष्णुनुते। भगवति हे शितिकण्ठकुटुम्बिनि भूरिकुटुम्बिनि भूरिकृते जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते॥
Mahishasura Mardini Stotram Transliteration
Ayi girinandini nanditamedini vishvavinodini nandanute, Girivaravindhyashiro'dhinivaasinee Vishnuvilaasini Jishnunute, Bhagavati he shitikanthakutumbini bhoorikutumbini bhoorikrite, Jaya jaya he Mahishaasuramardinee ramyakapardinee shailasute.
Mahishasura Mardini Stotram Meaning in English
O daughter of the mountain, delight of the earth, enchantress of the universe — praised by Nanda; O dweller on the peaks of great Vindhya, who enchants Vishnu, praised by Jishnu; O divine one, wife of the blue-throated Shiva, of the vast household, the greatly active — Victory! Victory to you, Mahishasura Mardini (Slayer of Mahishasura), O beautiful-haired daughter of the mountain.
Astrological Benefits of Chanting Mahishasura Mardini Stotram
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 anxiety & mental peace.
Which Dasha or Planetary Affliction Does Mahishasura Mardini Stotram Remedy?
Dasha & Transit Periods
- ◉Rahu Mahadasha — illusion and enemy affliction
- ◉Mars Mahadasha — anger and violence in environment
- ◉During Navratri windows for maximum potency
Natal Chart Afflictions
- ◈Malefics in Lagna or aspecting Lagna lord
- ◈Sun-Rahu or Moon-Rahu conjunction (enemy and fear)
- ◈Weak 1st house
- ◈Ketu-Moon conjunction (formless fear)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mahishasura Mardini Stotram?
Mahishasura Mardini Stotram is a classical Sanskrit mantra for anxiety & mental peace. Devi's fierce grace — destroying the inner demons of ego, fear, and darkness. It is governed by the planet Moon and best chanted on Tuesday.
How many times should I chant Mahishasura Mardini Stotram?
All 21 verses daily during Navratri; 3 verses any day
Which Dasha benefits most from chanting Mahishasura Mardini Stotram?
Rahu Mahadasha — illusion and enemy affliction. Mars Mahadasha — anger and violence in environment. During Navratri windows for maximum potency.
What natal chart afflictions does Mahishasura Mardini Stotram remedy?
Malefics in Lagna or aspecting Lagna lord. Sun-Rahu or Moon-Rahu conjunction (enemy and fear). Weak 1st house. Ketu-Moon conjunction (formless fear).
Who should chant Mahishasura Mardini Stotram?
Those battling deep fear, depression, toxic relationships, or enemies who seem invincible
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