Shree durgaa saptashlokee
Shiva uvaacha |
Devee tvam' bhaktasulabhe sarvakaaryavidhaayini |
Kalau hi kaaryasiddhyarthamupaayam' broohi yatnatah' ||
Devyuvaacha |
Shri'nu deva pravakshyaami kalau sarvesht'asaadhanam |
Mayaa tavaiva snehenaapyambaastutih' prakaashyate ||
Asya shree durgaa saptashlokee stotramantrasya naaraayana ri'shih', anusht'up chhandah', shree mahaakaal'ee mahaalakshmee mahaasarasvatyo devataah', shree durgaa preetyartham' saptashlokee durgaapaat'he viniyogah' |
Jnyaaninaamapi chetaam'si devee bhagavatee hi saa |
Balaadaakri'shya mohaaya mahaamaayaa prayachchhati || 1 ||
Durge smri'taa harasi bheetimasheshajantoh'
Svasthaih' smri'taa matimateeva shubhaam' dadaasi |
Daaridryaduh'kha bhayahaarini kaa tvadanyaa
Sarvopakaarakaranaaya sadaardra chittaa || 2 ||
Sarvamangal'amaangal'ye shive sarvaarthasaadhike |
Sharanye tryambake gauree naaraayani namo'stu te || 3 ||
Sharanaagatadeenaartaparitraanaparaayane |
Sarvasyaartihare devi naaraayani namo'stu te || 4 ||
Sarvasvaroope sarveshe sarvashaktisamanvite |
Bhayebhyastraahi no devi durge devi namo'stu te || 5 ||
Rogaanasheshaanapaham'si tusht'aa-
Rusht'aa tu kaamaan sakalaanabheesht'aan |
Tvaamaashritaanaam' na vipannaraanaam'
Tvaamaashritaa hyaashrayataam' prayaanti || 6 ||
Sarvabaadhaaprashamanam' trailokyasyaakhileshvari |
Evameva tvayaa kaaryamasmadvairi vinaashanam || 7 ||
Iti shree durgaa saptashlokee |
Meaning
Durga Saptashloki is the essence of the entire Devi Mahatmyam. When Lord Shiva asks Devi for a simple, powerful method for success in Kali Yuga, she reveals these seven verses as the most accessible and potent remedy for all problems. These shlokas contain the combined power of Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasaraswati.
The first verse explains that the Goddess, as Mahamaya, can draw even the minds of the wise into illusion, indicating her supreme control over the universe. Remembering her as “Durga” instantly destroys fears, obstacles, poverty, sorrow, and negative influences. When remembered in calmness, she bestows auspiciousness, clarity, good fortune, and protection.
The middle verses praise her as the embodiment of all auspiciousness, the fulfiller of desires, the ultimate refuge and savior of the distressed. She is Narayani, the supreme cosmic energy, removing suffering from all beings.
The fifth and sixth verses assure that she removes diseases, grants desired boons, protects her devotees, and never abandons anyone who surrenders to her. Those who seek refuge in her will always find safety.
The final verse sums it up —
She removes all troubles from the three worlds and destroys the enemies (inner & outer) of her devotees.
It is believed that chanting these seven verses is equivalent to chanting the full Devi Mahatmyam.
Benefits
• Protection from negativity, fear, danger
• Healing from diseases, mental stress, grief
• Success in all endeavors – exams, career, legal issues
• Overcoming poverty and obstacles
• Family well-being and emotional strength
• Strengthens inner confidence and divine support
Frequently asked questions
Where do the seven verses of Durga Saptashloki come from?
Why does Durga Saptashloki open with a dialogue between Shiva and Devi?
Which rishi and deities does the viniyoga of Durga Saptashloki name?
Is Sarvamangala mangalye part of Durga Saptashloki?
When is Durga Saptashloki usually recited, and how long does it take?
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