नवदुर्गा स्तोत्रम्
वन्दे वाञ्छितलाभायचन्द्रार्धकृतशेखराम्।
वृषारूढाम् शूलधरांशैलपुत्री यशस्विनीम्॥1॥
दधाना करपद्माभ्यामक्षमाला कमण्डलू।
देवी प्रसीदतु मयिब्रह्मचारिण्यनुत्तमा॥2॥
पिण्डजप्रवरारूढाचन्दकोपास्त्रकैर्युता।
प्रसादं तनुते मह्यम्चन्द्रघण्टेति विश्रुता॥3॥
सुरासम्पूर्णकलशम्रुधिराप्लुतमेव च।
दधाना हस्तपद्माभ्याम्कूष्माण्डा शुभदास्तु मे॥4॥
॥ देवी स्कन्दमाता ॥
सिंहासनगता नित्यम्पद्माश्रितकरद्वया।
शुभदास्तु सदा देवीस्कन्दमाता यशस्विनी॥5॥
॥ देवी कात्यायनी ॥
चन्द्रहासोज्ज्वलकराशार्दूलवरवाहना।
कात्यायनी शुभं दद्यादेवि दानवघातिनी॥6॥
एकवेणी जपाकर्णपूरा नग्ना खरास्थिता।
लम्बोष्ठी कर्णिकाकर्णीतैलभ्यक्तशरीरिणी
वामपादोल्लसल्लोहलताकण्टकभूषणा
वर्धनमूर्धध्वजा कृष्णाकालरात्रिर्भयङ्करी॥7॥
॥ देवी महागौरी ॥
श्र्वेते वृषे समारूढाश्र्वेताम्बरधरा शुचि:।
महागौरी शुभं दद्यान्महादेवप्रमोददा॥8॥
॥ देवी सिद्धिदात्रि ॥
सिद्धगन्धर्वयक्षाद्यैरसुरैरमरैरपि।
सेव्यमाना सदा भूयात्सिद्धिदा सिद्धिदायिनी॥9॥
॥ इति श्री नवदुर्गा स्तोत्रम् सम्पूर्णम् ॥
Nava Durga Stotram Explained
वन्दे वाञ्छितलाभाय चन्द्रार्धकृतशेखराम्।
वृषारूढाम् शूलधरां शैलपुत्री यशस्विनीम्॥
Meaning
I bow to Shailaputri, adorned with a crescent moon on her head, riding a bull, and holding a trident. She fulfills all desires and brings fame.
Explanation
Shailaputri represents stability and strength, symbolized by her bull mount and trident. She is often worshipped for granting wishes and bringing prosperity and respect to her devotees.
दधाना करपद्माभ्याम् अक्षमाला कमण्डलू।
देवी प्रसीदतु मयि ब्रह्मचारिण्यनुत्तमा॥
Meaning
Holding a rosary and water pot in her lotus-like hands, may Brahmacharini, the supreme goddess of penance, bless me.
Explanation
Brahmacharini symbolizes devotion and penance. Her serene presence brings peace and wisdom, guiding devotees on a path of spiritual growth and discipline.
सुरासम्पूर्णकलशम् रुधिराप्लुतमेव च।
दधाना हस्तपद्माभ्याम् कूष्माण्डा शुभदा स्तु मे॥
Meaning
Holding a pot filled with nectar and blood, may Kushmanda, bearing lotuses, bless me with prosperity and fortune.
Explanation
Kushmanda, the creator of the universe, signifies warmth and light. Her blessings bring abundance and vitality, filling life with joy and positive energy.
सिंहासनगता नित्यम् पद्माश्रितकरद्वया।
शुभदा स्तु सदा देवी स्कन्दमाता यशस्विनी॥
Meaning
Seated on a lion, always holding lotuses, may Skandamata, the illustrious mother of Skanda, bestow auspiciousness.
Explanation
Skandamata is the motherly form of Durga, who nurtures and protects her devotees. Her presence brings blessings of peace, well-being, and prosperity.
चन्द्रहासोज्ज्वलकरा शार्दूलवरवाहना।
कात्यायनी शुभं दद्याद् देवी दानवघातिनी॥
Meaning
Wielding a radiant sword and riding a tiger, may Katyayani, the slayer of demons, bring auspiciousness and blessings.
Explanation
Katyayani is the fierce protector, representing strength and valor. She empowers her devotees to overcome difficulties and grants them success in their endeavours.
एकवेणी जपाकर्णपूरा नग्ना खरास्थिता।
लम्बोष्ठी कर्णिकाकर्णी तैलभ्यक्तशरीरिणी।
वामपादोल्लसल्लोह लता कण्टकभूषणा।
वर्धनमूर्धध्वजा कृष्णा कालरात्रिः भयङ्करी॥
Meaning
With a single braid, hibiscus ear ornaments, and dark complexion, Kalaratri, seated on a donkey, dispels fear and grants courage.
Explanation
Kalaratri embodies the destruction of ignorance and darkness. She protects her devotees from evil forces, helping them overcome fear with her fierce and powerful presence.
श्वेते वृषे समारूढा श्वेताम्बरधरा शुचिः।
महागौरी शुभं दद्यान् महादेवप्रमोददा॥
Meaning
Riding a white bull and dressed in white, may Mahagauri, who brings joy to Shiva, bless me with purity and fortune.
Explanation
Mahagauri represents purity and tranquility. Her blessings cleanse the mind and heart, bringing clarity, peace, and spiritual progress.
सिद्धगन्धर्वयक्षाद्यैः असुरैरमरैरपि।
सेव्यमाना सदा भूयात् सिद्धिदा सिद्धिदायिनी॥
Meaning
Worshiped by sages, celestial beings, and even demons and gods, may Siddhidatri, the grantor of supernatural powers, always be gracious to me.
Explanation
Siddhidatri, the giver of boons, is the goddess of mystic powers and spiritual knowledge. She completes the journey of transformation and enlightenment, offering wisdom and divine gifts to her devotees.
Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam