1) The document is a prayer/hymn to the Hindu goddess Durga known as the Mahishasura Mardini Stotram. It describes Durga over 11 verses.
2) The hymn praises Durga as the daughter of the mountains who destroys demons and nourishes the three worlds. It describes her killing of demons like Mahishasura, Chanda, Munda, Madhu and Kaitabha.
3) The final verses depict Durga's battle as a divine dance and her union with Lord Shiva in a cosmic dance during which she occupies half his body. The hymn seeks her blessings in destroying enemies through invoking her various names and forms.
1) The document is a prayer/hymn to the Hindu goddess Durga known as the Mahishasura Mardini Stotram. It describes Durga over 11 verses.
2) The hymn praises Durga as the daughter of the mountains who destroys demons and nourishes the three worlds. It describes her killing of demons like Mahishasura, Chanda, Munda, Madhu and Kaitabha.
3) The final verses depict Durga's battle as a divine dance and her union with Lord Shiva in a cosmic dance during which she occupies half his body. The hymn seeks her blessings in destroying enemies through invoking her various names and forms.
1) The document is a prayer/hymn to the Hindu goddess Durga known as the Mahishasura Mardini Stotram. It describes Durga over 11 verses.
2) The hymn praises Durga as the daughter of the mountains who destroys demons and nourishes the three worlds. It describes her killing of demons like Mahishasura, Chanda, Munda, Madhu and Kaitabha.
3) The final verses depict Durga's battle as a divine dance and her union with Lord Shiva in a cosmic dance during which she occupies half his body. The hymn seeks her blessings in destroying enemies through invoking her various names and forms.
1) The document is a prayer/hymn to the Hindu goddess Durga known as the Mahishasura Mardini Stotram. It describes Durga over 11 verses.
2) The hymn praises Durga as the daughter of the mountains who destroys demons and nourishes the three worlds. It describes her killing of demons like Mahishasura, Chanda, Munda, Madhu and Kaitabha.
3) The final verses depict Durga's battle as a divine dance and her union with Lord Shiva in a cosmic dance during which she occupies half his body. The hymn seeks her blessings in destroying enemies through invoking her various names and forms.
Giri-Vara-Vindhya-Shiro-[A]dhi-Nivaasini Vissnnu-Vilaasini Jissnnu-Nute | Bhagavati He Shiti-Kannttha-Kuttumbini Bhuri-Kuttumbini Bhuri-Krte Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 1 || Meaning: 1.1: Salutations to the Daughter of the Mountain, Who Fills the whole World with Joy, For Whom the whole World is a Divine Play and Who is Praised by Nandi, 1.2: Who Dwell on the Summit of the Vindhyas, the Best of the Mountains, Who gives Joy to Lord Vishnu (being His sister) and Who is Praised by Lord Indra, 1.3: O Goddess, Who is the Consort of the One with Blue Throat (Lord Shiva), Who has Many Many Relations in this World (being the Cosmic Mother) and Who Created Abundance (in Creation), 1.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the Demon Mahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.
2. Maa Durga - Destroys the Danavas and the Daityas and Nourishes the Three Worlds
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 2 ||
Meaning: 2.1: (Salutations to the Divine Mother) Who Shower Boons on the Devas, Who Overpowered the Demon Durdhara (literally meaning Unrestrainable), Who Endured the Demon Durmukha (literally meaning Foul-Mouthed) and finally killed him and Who Delight in Her own Bliss, 2.2: Who Sustain and Nourish the Three-Worlds and Delight Lord Shankara by Removing the Sins (i.e. Sinful Demons) by Indulging Herself in the Tumult of the Battle, 2.3: Who Quel the Wrath of the Danavas (Born from Danu), Who is Angry with the Daityas (Son of Diti), Who Dry Up the Foolish Pride of Demons and Who is the Daughter of the Ocean (as Devi Lakshmi), 2.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the Demon Mahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.
3. Maa Durga - Destroyer of the Demons Madhu and Kaitabha
Shikhari Shiro-Manni Tungga-Himalaya Shrngga-Nija-[Aa]laya Madhya-Gate | Madhu-Madhure Madhu-Kaittabha-Gan.jini Kaittabha-Bhan.jini Raasa-Rate Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 3 || Meaning: 3.1: Salutations to the Mother of the Universe, Who is My Own Mother, Who Likes to Live in the Forest of Kadamba Trees and Delight in Laughter and Mirth, 3.2: Whose Abode is in the Middle of the Crest-Jewel of Peaks of the Lofty Himalayas, 3.3: Who is as Sweet as Honey, Who Subdued the Pride of the Demons Madhu and Kaitabha, Who Destroyed the Demons (Madhu and) Kaitabha, Indulging in the Din and Uproar of the Great Battle, 3.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the Demon Mahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.
4. Maa Durga - Destroyer of the Demons Chanda and Munda
Ripu-Gaja-Ganndda Vidaaranna-Canndda Paraakrama-Shunndda Mrga-[A]dhipate | Nija-Bhuja-Danndda Nipaatita-Khanndda Vipaatita-Munndda Bhatta-[A]dhipate Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 4 || Meaning: 4.1: Salutations to the Conquerer of the Enemy's Elephants Who Cut off their Trunks and Heads, and the Headless Bodies into Hundred Pieces, 4.2: Whose Lion Fiercely Tear Asunder the Faces of the Powerful Elephants of the Enemies, 4.3: Who Felled the Heads of Demons (Chanda) and Munda with the Weapons in Her Arms and Conquered the (Enemy) Warriors, 4.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the Demon Mahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.
5. Maa Durga - Made Lord Shiva the Messenger against Shumbha and Nisumbha
Catura-Vicaara Dhuriinna-Mahaashiva Duuta-Krta Pramatha-[A]dhipate | Durita-Duriiha Duraashaya-Durmati Daanava-Duta Krtaanta-Mate Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 5 || Meaning: 5.1: Salutations to the Divine Mother Who was Manifested to Destroy the Battle-Intoxicated Arrogant Demons and Who is the possessor of Unrestrainable and Imperishable Power, 5.2: Who made Lord Shiva Her Messenger, that Lord Shiva Who is Distinguished by Cleverness in Deliberation and is the Lord of the Ghosts and Goblins, 5.3: Who is Honoured for Bringing an End (i.e. Rejecting) to the Proposal (of marrying Shumbha or Nishumbha) of the Evil-Minded and Ignorant Messenger of the Demon (and hence bringing an end to the demons themselves). 5.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the Demon Mahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair
and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.
6. Maa Durga - Pardons the Enemy Heroes when their Wives take Refuge
Tribhuvana-Mastaka Shula-Virodhi Shiro-[A]dhikrta-[A]mala Shula-Kare | Dumi-Dumi-Taamara Dhundubhi-Naadam-Aho-Mukhariikrta Dingma-Kare Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 6 || Meaning: 6.1: Salutations to the Divine Mother Who gave Abhaya to the Heroic Soldiers of the Enemy when their Good Wives took Her Refuge. 6.2: Whose Pure Trident in Hand Capture the Heads of the Heads (Rulers) of the Three Worlds who Oppose Her Trident. 6.3: Whose Victory gives rise to Dumi-Dumi Sound of Dundubhi Drum flowing incessantly like Water which fills All the Directions with Joy. 6.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the Demon Mahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.
7. Maa Durga - Destroyer of the Demons Dhumralocana, Raktabija and Shumbha Nishumbha
Meaning: 7.1: Salutations to the Divine Mother Who Reduced Demon Dhumralocana into Hundred Smoke Particles (i.e. Ashes) with a Mere Humkara. 7.2: Who Dried up the Strength of the original Demon Raktabija and Similar Raktabijas Produced from him like a Creeper Chain (from each drop of blood Seed ) during the Battle. 7.3: Whose Great Auspicious Sacrifice (resembling a Yajna) of Shumbha and Nishumbha satisfied the Ghosts and Fiends (attending Lord Shiva). 7.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the Demon Mahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.
8. Maa Durga - Destroys the Chaturanga of the Enemy
Kanaka-Pishangga Prssatka-Nissangga Rasad-Bhatta-Shrngga Hataa-Battuke | Krta-Caturangga Bala-Kssiti-Rangga Ghattad-Bahu-Rangga Rattad-Battuke Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 8 || Meaning: 8.1: (Salutations to the Divine Mother) Whose Bracelet Dances on Her Shining Arms Following the Movements of Her Bow during Each Instant of the Battle. 8.2: Whose Golden Arrows become Reddish (with blood) when they Cling to the Stupid Enemies and Slay them inspite of their Howls and Screams at the Top of their Voice (displaying vain pride). 8.3: Who Turns the Four-Fold Array (Caturanga) of Enemies surrounding Her from all sides during the battle, consisting of Many Heads of Various Colours who Stupidly Howl and Scream (displaying their vain pride), INTO a Play of Decreasing Strength (of the Caturanga). 8.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the Demon Mahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.
9. Maa Durga - Whose Battle expresses as Celestial Dance
Krta Kukuthah Kukutho Gaddadaadika-Taala Kutuuhala Gaana-Rate | Dhudhukutta Dhukkutta Dhimdhimita Dhvani Dhiira Mrdamga Ninaada-Rate Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 9 || Meaning: 9.1: (Salutations to the Divine Mother) Following the Rhythm of the Great Battle, the Celestial Dancers are Dancing the rhythm of Ta-Tha-Theyi, Ta-Theyi, and expressing the sentiment of the battle with their Dramatic Acting, 9.2: Their Music have Created the Tense Eagerness with the Talas (musical beats) like KuKutha, Ku-Kutha, Ga-Da-Dha, Ga-Da-Dha ... 9.3: ... and a Steady Deep Sound of Dhu-Dhu-Kuta, Dhu-Kuta, Dhim-Dhimi in the background from the Mridangam (a musical instrument), 9.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the Demon Mahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.
10. Maa Durga - Occupies Half of the Body of Lord Shiva
Jaya Jaya Japya Jaye-Jaya-Shabda Para-Stuti Tat-Para-Vishva-Nute Jhanna-Jhanna-Jhin.jhimi Jhingkrta Nuupura-Shin.jita-Mohita Bhuuta-Pate | Nattita Nattaardha Nattii Natta Naayaka Naattita-Naattya Su-Gaana-Rate Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 10 || Meaning: 10.1: (Salutations to the Divine Mother) Who is Praised by the Whole World; For Whom they Mutter Victory Prayers before the Battle, Shout Victory Shouts after the Battle which is then Followed by Singing Her Stuthi (Eulogy). 10.2: Whose Anklets Jingling with the Jhana-Jhana Sound Captivate Lord Shiva, the Lord of the Ghosts and Goblins. 10.3: Who Dance as Half of the Body of Lord Shiva, where the Male and the Female Dancers
(having a single body) is the Hero of the Cosmic Play which is taking place along with Beautiful Song (Divine Sound of Nada). 10.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the Demon Mahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.
11. Maa Durga - Union of Beautiful Mind and Charming Appearance
Ayi Sumanah-Sumanah-Sumanah Sumanah-Sumanohara-Kaanti-Yute Shrita-Rajanii Rajanii-Rajanii Rajanii-Rajanii Kara-Vaktra-Vrte | Sunayana-Vi-Bhramara Bhramara-Bhramara Bhramara-Bhramara-[A]dhipate Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 11 || Meaning: 11.1: Salutations to the Divine Mother Whose Beautiful Mind is United with a Charming Appearance. 11.2: Whose Beautiful Face makes Subserviant the Beauty of the Moon Light of Night by Hiding them with It's Beauty. 11.3: Whose Beautiful Eyes Conquer the Beauty of the Bees by Their Own Beauty. 11.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the Demon Mahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.
12. Maa Durga - Accompanied by Army of Jasmine-Like Girls against excellent Fighters
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 12 ||
Meaning: 12.1: (Salutations to the Divine Mother) Who is Accompanied in the Great Battle against Excellent Wrestlers (Fighters), by Girls who appear Tender like Jasmine who are Fighting against the Enemies. 12.2: Whose Accompaniments are Composed of Girls from the Bheel Tribe who are Tender like Creepers of Village Jasmine and buzz like Swarms of Bees (or Crickets). 12.3: On Whose Face Plays a Smile Created by Joy which appears like Dawn Shining forth with Red Colour and Blossoming the Excellent Buds. 12.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the Demon Mahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.
13. Maa Durga - From Whom Emerges all Arts, Beauty and Power
Avirala-Ganndda Galan-Mada-Medura Matta-Matanggaja-Raaja-Pate Tri-Bhuvana-Bhuussanna Bhuuta-Kalaanidhi Ruupa-Payo-Nidhi Raaja-Sute | Ayi Sudatii-Jana Laalasa-Maanasa Mohana Manmatha-Raaja-Sute Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 13 || Meaning: 13.1: (Salutations to the Divine Mother) Who is like a Royal Intoxicated Elephant from whose Cheeks the Thick Mada (Intoxicant) Oozes out and Falls Incessantly (in the form of Arts, Beauty and Power). 13.2: Who is the Daughter of the King and from Whom comes the Treasures of Arts, Beauty and Power which are Ornaments of the Three Worlds. 13.3: Who is like the Daughter of Manmatha (God of Love) who gives rise to the Desires and Infatuation in the Mind for Women with Beautiful Smile. 13.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the Demon Mahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.
14. Maa Durga - Whose Forehead is Stainless and Pure like a Lotus Petal
Kamala-Dala-[A]mala Komala-Kaanti Kalaa-Kalita-[A]mala Bhaalalate Sakala-Vilaasa Kalaa-Nilaya-Krama Keli-Calat-Kala Hamsa-Kule | Alikula-Sangkula Kuvalaya-Mannddala Mouli-Milad-Bakula-Ali-Kule Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 14 || Meaning: 14.1: (Salutations to the Divine Mother) On Whose Stainless, Shining Forehead is Artistically Curved the Tender Beauty of a Spotless, Shining Lotus Petal. 14.2: Whose Movement resembles the Playful, Soft Movements of a Flock of Swans from Which All Schools of Arts are Manifested in Succession. 14.3: Whose Ornamented and Braided Hair Combines the Beauty and Sweetness of the Blue Water Lily crowded by Swarm of Bees AND the Bakula Flower infested with a Swarm of Bees. 14.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the Demon Mahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.
15. Maa Durga - Whose Voice is Sweeter than Flute and Cuckoo
Kara-Muralii-Rava Viijita-Kuujita Lajjita-Kokila Man.ju-Mate Milita-Pulinda Manohara-Gun.jita Ran.jita-Shaila Nikun.ja-Gate | Nija-Ganna-Bhuuta Mahaa-Shabarii-Ganna Sad-Gunna-Sambhrta Keli-Tale Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 15 || Meaning: 15.1: (Salutations to the Divine Mother) Who makes the Sound of Flute in Hand appear Wet and Monotonous and puts the Cuckoo to Shame by the Beauty (of Her Voice) ... 15.2: When She Hums Heart-Stealing Songs along with the Girls of the Pulinda Tribe Walking in the Brightly Coloured (due to blooming flowers) Grooves of the Mountain ... 15.3: And Plays with the Tribal Women of Her Group who are filled with Good Virtues. 15.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the Demon Mahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.
16. Maa Durga - On Whose Radiant Toe-Nails Prostate the Devas and the Asuras
Kattitatta-Piita Dukuula-Vicitra Mayukha-Tiraskrta Candra-Ruce Prannata-Suraasura Mouli-Manni-Sphura d-Amshula-Sannakha Candra-Ruce Jita-Kanaka-[A]cala Mouli-Mado[a-Uu]rjita Nirbhara-Kun.jara Kumbha-Kuce Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 16 || Meaning: 16.1: (Salutations to the Divine Mother) Whose Waist is Soaked with Silk Clothes of Various Colours, the Lustre of Which Eclipses the Brightness of the Moon. 16.2: On Whose Toe-Nails Which Throb with the Radiance of a Gem in the Diadem and Spreads Its Brightness like a Moon, Prostate the Devas and the Asuras. 16.3: Who Wins over the Mighty Heads which are Swollen with Pride like Golden Mountain, with the Pre-eminence (of Power and Compassion) Abounding in Her Pitcher-Like Bosom. 16.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the Demon Mahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.
17. Maa Durga - Who is Pleased with Devotional Contemplation of both: like Suratha as well as Samadhi
Meaning: 17.1: (Salutations to the Divine Mother) Who Conquers Thousands of Enemies who fight against Her with Thousands of Hands thus Making Thousands of Hands (of Devotees) Praise Her. 17.2: Who Created the Rescuer of the Devas (Her Son Kartikeya) to Fight with Demon Tarkasura, and then Urged Her Son for that Great Fight. 17.3: Who is Pleased with both: Devotional Contemplation like King Suratha for Worldly Gain, and the Excellent Devotional Contemplation like Merchant Samadhi for Spiritual Knowledge. 17.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the Demon Mahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.
18. Maa Durga - An Abode of Devi Mahalakshmi
Pada-Kamalam Karunnaa-Nilaye Varivasyati Yo-[A]nudinam Su-Shive Ayi Kamale Kamalaa-Nilaye Kamalaa-Nilayah Sa Katham Na Bhavet | Tava Padam-Eva Param-Padam-Ity-Anushiilayato Mama Kim Na Shive Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 18 || Meaning: 18.1: (Salutations to the Divine Mother) Whoever Serves Your Highly Auspicious Lotus Feet Everyday, Which is an Abode of Compassion ... 18.2: (Serves) That Lotus (Lotus Feet), Which is an Abode of Kamala (Goddess Mahalakshmi), Will He Not Himself Become an Abode of Kamala (i.e. Prosperous)? 18.3: Your Feet Indeed is the Supreme Feet (i.e. Supreme Refuge); How can I Not Practise Devotion Towards them, O Auspicious Mother? 18.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the Demon Mahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.
19. Maa Durga - An Abode of Devi Mahasaraswati
Kanaka-Lasat-Kala-Sindhu-Jalair-Anussin.cati Te-Gunna-Rangga-Bhuvam Bhajati Sa Kim Na Shacii-Kuca-Kumbha-Tattii-Parirambha-Sukha-[A]nubhavam | Tava Carannam Sharannam Kara-Vaanni Nata-Amara-Vaanni Nivaasi Shivam Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 19 || Meaning: 19.1: (Salutations to the Divine Mother) When a Devotee Washes the Place where Your Attributes are Exhibited (i.e. Your Place of Worship) with Water from River which is Shining like Gold and Flowing Softly ... 19.2: Will He not Feel the Joy of Your All-Embracing Grace contained in Your Pitcher-Like Bosom? 19.3: I Take Refuge at Your Feet, O Vani (Devi Mahasaraswati), and I Prostate before You, O Eternal Vani (Devi Mahasaraswati), in Whom Resides All Auspiciousness. 19.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the Demon Mahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.
20. Maa Durga - Whose Pure Moon-Like Face Subdues our Impurities
Tava Vimale[a-I]ndu-Kulam Vadane[a-I]ndu-Malam Sakalam Nanu Kuula-Yate Kimu Puruhuuta-Purii-Indu Mukhii Sumukhiibhir-Asou Vimukhii-Kriyate | Mama Tu Matam Shiva-Naama-Dhane Bhavatii Krpayaa Kimuta Kriyate Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 20 || Meaning: 20.1: (Salutations to the Divine Mother) Your Moon-Like Face is the Abode of Spotless and Stainless Purity which Certainly Subdues All Impurities. 20.2: Otherwise, Why have my Mind Turned Away from the Moon-Faced Beautiful Ladies like those present in Indra's Castle? 20.3: According to My Opinion; Without Your Grace, How is it possible to Discover the Treasure of Shiva's Name within us? 20.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the Demon Mahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.
21. Maa Durga - Who Shower Grace on Devotees in the same manner as Arrows on Enemies
