Durga Mantra — Navarna mantra, Sarvamangala Mangalye, Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu — with meaning
The most chanted mantra in Navratri is the Navarna mantra 'Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vichche'. 'Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu' is from the fifth chapter of the Durga Saptashati, bowing to the Devi in every being as shakti, mother, Lakshmi, intellect and other forms.
Navarn Mantra
Om ain hrin klin chamundayai vichche ॥
This nine-syllable mantra is the root mantra of the Durga Saptashati — 'Aim' is the seed of Saraswati, 'Hreem' of Mahalakshmi and 'Kleem' of Mahakali; it prays to Chamunda Devi to cut the bonds of ignorance. Its jaap is special in Navratri.
Sarvamangal Mangalye
Sarvamangalamangalye shive sarvarthasadhike ।
Sharanye tryambake gauri narayni namo'stu te ॥
O auspiciousness of all that is auspicious, O Kalyani who fulfils every aim, giver of refuge, three-eyed Gauri Narayani — I bow to you.
Jayanti Mangla Kali
Om jayanti mangala kali bhadrakali kapalini ।
Durga kshama shiva dhatri swaha swadha namo'stu te ॥
Jayanti, Mangala, Kali, Bhadrakali, Kapalini, Durga, Kshama, Shiva, Dhatri, Swaha and Swadha — O Devi of these forms, I bow to you. (Argala Stotra)
Ya Devi — Shakti Rup
Ya devi sarvabhuteshu shaktirupen sansthita ।
Namastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namah ॥
To the Devi who dwells in all beings as shakti (power), I bow again and again.
Ya Devi — Man Rup
Ya devi sarvabhuteshu matrirupen sansthita ।
Namastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namah ॥
To the Devi who dwells in all beings as mother, I bow again and again.
Ya Devi — Lakshmi Rup
Ya devi sarvabhuteshu lakshmirupen sansthita ।
Namastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namah ॥
To the Devi who dwells in all beings as Lakshmi (prosperity), I bow again and again.
Ya Devi — Buddhi Rup
Ya devi sarvabhuteshu buddhirupen sansthita ।
Namastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namah ॥
To the Devi who dwells in all beings as intellect, I bow again and again.
Ya Devi — Shanti Rup
Ya devi sarvabhuteshu shantirupen sansthita ।
Namastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namah ॥
To the Devi who dwells in all beings as peace, I bow again and again.
Ya Devi — Shraddha Rup
Ya devi sarvabhuteshu shraddharupen sansthita ।
Namastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namah ॥
To the Devi who dwells in all beings as faith, I bow again and again.
Ya Devi — Daya Rup
Ya devi sarvabhuteshu dayarupen sansthita ।
Namastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namah ॥
To the Devi who dwells in all beings as compassion, I bow again and again.
The paath of Durga Mantra is complete.
Send to someone on WhatsAppThe text is traditional and the wording differs slightly from region to region. The meanings are written in simple English by OmKiran Bhakti. If you spot a mistake, tell us with a comment on YouTube.
