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মা দ্বিভুজা / ত্রিভুবন জিৎ মুখার্জী , ১২।১০।২০১৩ , দুর্গাষ্টমী
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ত্রিভুবন জিৎ মুখার্জী , ১২।১০।২০১৩ ,
আজ দুর্গাষ্টমীতে আমার বাডির দুর্গার কথা ই বলি । ও আমার সাক্ষাৎ মা দুর্গা । ওকেই আমি দুর্গা বলে মনেকরি যদিও ওর নাম মঞ্জু ; আমার বাডির কাজের মেয়ে । আমাদের বাডি ছাডাও আরও চারটে ঘরে কাজ করে ।
আমরা স্বামী স্ত্রী দুজনে সল্ট-লেকের ফ্ল্যাটে থাকি । সকাল ৬ টার সময় মঞ্জু কেষ্ট-পুর থেকে আসে , হয় বাসে নয় অটো তে। এসেই কাজে লেগে যায় বেচারি। ওর বিষয় লিখব লিখব করে আর লেখা হয় নি । আজ তাই ভাবলাম দুর্গাষ্টমিতে আমার বাডীতে স্বয়ং মা দুর্গা আছেন , তিনি ই তো মঞ্জু রূপ ধারণ করে আমাকে পরীক্ষা করছেন । ওনার বিষয় না লিখলে আমার গল্প লেখা অসম্পূর্ণ থেকে যাবে । মঞ্জু যানে আমি গল্প লিখি । কারন ও-ইতো চায়ের কাপটা লেখার সময় বাডিয়ে দেয় আমার হাথে।
ওর তিনটে মেয়ে আছে নাম: লক্ষ্মী , সরস্বতী , সন্তোষী । লক্ষ্মী ক্লাস নাইনে পডে , সরস্বতী ক্লাস সেভেনে আর সন্তোষী ক্লাস ফোরে । মঞ্জুর স্বামী কাপোডের ব্যবসা করত । শরীর খারাপ হওয়ার পর আর ব্যবসা বাণিজ্য করতে পারে না বেচারা । মঞ্জুর , স্বামীর একটা কিডনি খারাপ । ডাক্তার বাবু বলেছেন কিডনি ট্রান্স-প্লান্ট না করলে আরেকটা কিডনি ও খারাপ হয়ে যেতে পারে । ডাক্তার অমিত বোস , নেফ্রলজিষ্ট , আর।জি।কর মেডিকেল কলেজ ওর স্বামীকে দেখছেন । ডাক্তার , ওষুধ বাবদে ওর অনেক খরচ হয় । ও বেচারা যা টাকা পায় , প্রায় ওষুধ পথ্য তে খরচ হয়ে যায় , কিন্তু ওর মুখে কখন হাঁসি ছাডা দুঃখ দেখিনি । বিধায়ক মহাশয় কে পাডার ছেলেরা বলাতে উনি অনেক ব্যবস্থা করে দিয়েছেন। হাঁসপাতাল এর ফ্রি বেড , ওষুধ সব এখন সরকারি তহবিল থেকে পাচ্ছে । তবুও আরও খরচ আছে । কিডনি কে দেবে? দিন কে দিন মঞ্জুর মুখের হাঁসি কেমন ফ্যাকাসে হয়ে যাচ্ছে । মুখে না বললেও আমি বুঝি ওর কিছু একটা অসুবিধে হচ্ছে ।
আমি বলি, “হ্যাঁরে কন্ট্রোলের চাল পাস ?”
মঞ্জু বলে, “কার্ড কে দেবে মেসো ! “
কেন তোর কার্ড নেই ? আমাকে বলিস-নিতো !
সব কথা কি তোমায় বলবো , মেসো ?
কেন বলবিনা ? ঠিক আছে না বল মা । তুই আমার কার্ড টা নিয়ে চিনি , কেরোসিন আনবি। চাল কিন্তু আমরা পাইনা । তোর চাল কত লাগে ?
মাসে ৪০ থেকে ৫০ কিলো ।
অ্যাঁ ! বলিস কিরে !! অতো চাল কে খায় ?
কেন আমার বর , তিন মেয়ে , আমি , আমার স্বাশুডী শ্বশুর !!
মানে সাত জন ? ও আচ্ছা !
হ্যাঁ সাত জন । তা ছাডা বাডি ভাডা, ইলেকট্রিক ,মেয়েদের স্কুলের খরচ , জামা কাপোড , বই পত্র , ওষুধ ডাক্তার করে কিছুই তো থাকে না হাতে !
তোর চালের খরচটা আমি দিয়ে দেব এ মাস থেকে । ১০০০ টাকা হলে হবে । মেয়েদের বই খাতার জন্য টাকা নিয়ে যাবি । মাসিকে বল আমি বলেছি ।
মঞ্জুর চোখে জল দেখলাম। কিছু না বলে চলে গেল।
‘মা’ তো ওরা কষ্ট সহ্য করে মুখে বলে না। আমার মনটা খারাপ হয়ে গেল। গিন্নী পাসের ঘরেই ছিলেন বললেন ১০০০ টাকা দিয়ে দিয়েছি । মাস-গেলে ১৫০০ মাইনের ওপোর এই টাকা তুমি কত দিন দেবে ?
দিতেই হবে । ওর অসময়ে আমি না দেখলে ওর কে আছে ? আমার মায়া পডে গিয়েছে মেয়েটার ওপর । ও যদি আমার নিজের মেয়ে হত কি করতে ? আমার ই বা কে আছে বল ? আমরা তো দুটো বুডো বুডী । কি বা খরচ আমাদের ? ছেলে আমেরিকা থেকে কবে আসবে জানিনা । কি হবে আমার টাকা ? গরীব দুঃখী র কাজে টাকা ব্যায় হলে ভগবান তোমার ছেলেকে ভাল রাখবেন ।
গিন্নী বলেন কাল আরও কিছু গরীব দুঃখী ঘরে ডেকে আনবো ? ওদের ও টাকা বিলি কর তোমার ছেলে মহা আনন্দে থাকবে ! তারপর একটা লেংটি কিনে এনো হিমালয়ে যাব কমন্ডুল হাথে । আহা ও-তো বাইরের লোকনা । আমাদের ই একজন । কোথা থেকে অতো টাকা পাবে বল ? কিরকম সৎ মেয়ে দেখ কখন মুখ ফুটে চায়না । আত্ম সম্মান জ্ঞান আছে মেয়েটার । মুখ বুজে সব সহ্য করছে । জীবন যুধ্যে সংগ্রাম করে লডাই করে বেঁচে আছে । দেখলেনা এফ ডি ব্লকের পূজোতে থিমটা । সারা দেশে হাজার হাজার মহিষাসুর ঘুরে বেড়াচ্ছে তাদের দেবি দুর্গা বধ করছেন দশভুজা নয় দ্বিভুজা হয়ে ।
তা মঞ্জু কোন মহিষাসুরকে বধ করছে শুনি ।
গরিবী রূপক মহিষাসুর কে বধ করছে নিজের ধৈর্য রূপক অস্ত্র দিয়ে । তুমি ত মাটীর প্রতিমা দেখছ আমি রক্ত মাংসর প্রতিমা ওর মধ্যে দেখছি । ও মা দুর্গা ।
গিন্নী বলেন আমি আজ ই একটা কল করি আমেরিকা তে । না: এই পাগলামি আর সহ্য করা যাচ্ছে না । তোমাকে মন বিশেষজ্ঞ মানে পাগলের ডাক্তার দেখাতে হবে বুঝেছ !তোমার কাউন্সিলিং এর প্রয়োজন দেখছি ।
আমি চুপ করে গুম হয়ে বসে যাই । মনে মনে ভাবি এরা মহিলারা উপোস করে পূজ দেয় কাকে ? মাটির পুতুল যা মুখে কথা বলে না তাকে যা ইচ্ছে ভোগ দেয় ‘মা’ ‘মা’ করে ডাকে ; আর ঘরে তে যার প্রকৃত প্রয়োজন তাকে কিছু দেওয়ার বেলায় যে দেওয়ার কথা চিন্তা করলো সে পাগোল ! বাঃ । আমার কোন স্বাধিনতা নেই । আমার কোন ইচ্ছা নেই । আমি ত সিগারেট খাইনা , মদ খাইনা , জুয়া খেলিনা , কোন বাজে অভ্যাশ নেই আমার । আমার নিজের মেয়ে নেই তাই মঞ্জুকে আমি একটু বেশি ভালোবাসি । সেটা কি অন্যায় ? যদি তাই হয় সেটা তোমার কাজের লোকের ই জন্য । আমার জন্য নয় । ঠিক আছে আমি কিছু বলবনা আজ থেকে ।
রাত্তিরে খেতে বসেছি হঠাৎ মোবাইলে কল এলো । তখন ১১ টা বাজে । গিন্নী মোবাইলটা স্বিচ অন করে যা শুনলেন আমাকে কিছুই বললেন না । খুব গম্ভীর হয়ে গেলেন । মুখে কোন কথাই নেই ।
সকালে মঞ্জু এলোনা কাজে । আমি লক্ষ করলাম গিন্নিকে , সকালে আমাদের সামনের বাডির কাজের মাসিকে কি বলা হল সে এসে বাডির কাজ করতে লাগলো । আমি কিছুই বললাম না । পরে শুনলাম মঞ্জুর শ্বশুর মারা গিয়েছেন । এখন ১৫ দিন মঞ্জু আসবেনা ।
এর মধ্যে একদিন কেষ্টপুরে গিয়ে চাল, ডাল , তরি-তরকারী , ঘী , ফল ২৫০ টাকা ইত্যাদি দিয়ে এলাম দুজনে । আমি কিছুই বলিনি ওই ঘটনার পর থেকে । ১৫ দিনে গিন্নীর হাল দেখলাম খুব ই বেহাল ।
কাজের লোক না এলে আমার কিছুই যায় আসে না ।
এরপর মঞ্জু ভেলোর গেল ওর বরকে নিয়ে । প্রায় দুমাস নেই । কবে আসবে তাও জানিনা । এখন ওর মত কাজের লোক মাথা খুঁড়লেও পাওয়া মুস্কিল । এই সমস্যার সমাধানের কোন রাস্তা আছে ?
ত্রিভুবন জিৎ মুখার্জী , ১২।১০।২০১৩ ,
আজ দুর্গাষ্টমীতে আমার বাডির দুর্গার কথা ই বলি । ও আমার সাক্ষাৎ মা দুর্গা । ওকেই আমি দুর্গা বলে মনেকরি যদিও ওর নাম মঞ্জু ; আমার বাডির কাজের মেয়ে । আমাদের বাডি ছাডাও আরও চারটে ঘরে কাজ করে ।
আমরা স্বামী স্ত্রী দুজনে সল্ট-লেকের ফ্ল্যাটে থাকি । সকাল ৬ টার সময় মঞ্জু কেষ্ট-পুর থেকে আসে , হয় বাসে নয় অটো তে। এসেই কাজে লেগে যায় বেচারি। ওর বিষয় লিখব লিখব করে আর লেখা হয় নি । আজ তাই ভাবলাম দুর্গাষ্টমিতে আমার বাডীতে স্বয়ং মা দুর্গা আছেন , তিনি ই তো মঞ্জু রূপ ধারণ করে আমাকে পরীক্ষা করছেন । ওনার বিষয় না লিখলে আমার গল্প লেখা অসম্পূর্ণ থেকে যাবে । মঞ্জু যানে আমি গল্প লিখি । কারন ও-ইতো চায়ের কাপটা লেখার সময় বাডিয়ে দেয় আমার হাথে।
ওর তিনটে মেয়ে আছে নাম: লক্ষ্মী , সরস্বতী , সন্তোষী । লক্ষ্মী ক্লাস নাইনে পডে , সরস্বতী ক্লাস সেভেনে আর সন্তোষী ক্লাস ফোরে । মঞ্জুর স্বামী কাপোডের ব্যবসা করত । শরীর খারাপ হওয়ার পর আর ব্যবসা বাণিজ্য করতে পারে না বেচারা । মঞ্জুর , স্বামীর একটা কিডনি খারাপ । ডাক্তার বাবু বলেছেন কিডনি ট্রান্স-প্লান্ট না করলে আরেকটা কিডনি ও খারাপ হয়ে যেতে পারে । ডাক্তার অমিত বোস , নেফ্রলজিষ্ট , আর।জি।কর মেডিকেল কলেজ ওর স্বামীকে দেখছেন । ডাক্তার , ওষুধ বাবদে ওর অনেক খরচ হয় । ও বেচারা যা টাকা পায় , প্রায় ওষুধ পথ্য তে খরচ হয়ে যায় , কিন্তু ওর মুখে কখন হাঁসি ছাডা দুঃখ দেখিনি । বিধায়ক মহাশয় কে পাডার ছেলেরা বলাতে উনি অনেক ব্যবস্থা করে দিয়েছেন। হাঁসপাতাল এর ফ্রি বেড , ওষুধ সব এখন সরকারি তহবিল থেকে পাচ্ছে । তবুও আরও খরচ আছে । কিডনি কে দেবে? দিন কে দিন মঞ্জুর মুখের হাঁসি কেমন ফ্যাকাসে হয়ে যাচ্ছে । মুখে না বললেও আমি বুঝি ওর কিছু একটা অসুবিধে হচ্ছে ।
আমি বলি, “হ্যাঁরে কন্ট্রোলের চাল পাস ?”
মঞ্জু বলে, “কার্ড কে দেবে মেসো ! “
কেন তোর কার্ড নেই ? আমাকে বলিস-নিতো !
সব কথা কি তোমায় বলবো , মেসো ?
কেন বলবিনা ? ঠিক আছে না বল মা । তুই আমার কার্ড টা নিয়ে চিনি , কেরোসিন আনবি। চাল কিন্তু আমরা পাইনা । তোর চাল কত লাগে ?
মাসে ৪০ থেকে ৫০ কিলো ।
অ্যাঁ ! বলিস কিরে !! অতো চাল কে খায় ?
কেন আমার বর , তিন মেয়ে , আমি , আমার স্বাশুডী শ্বশুর !!
মানে সাত জন ? ও আচ্ছা !
হ্যাঁ সাত জন । তা ছাডা বাডি ভাডা, ইলেকট্রিক ,মেয়েদের স্কুলের খরচ , জামা কাপোড , বই পত্র , ওষুধ ডাক্তার করে কিছুই তো থাকে না হাতে !
তোর চালের খরচটা আমি দিয়ে দেব এ মাস থেকে । ১০০০ টাকা হলে হবে । মেয়েদের বই খাতার জন্য টাকা নিয়ে যাবি । মাসিকে বল আমি বলেছি ।
মঞ্জুর চোখে জল দেখলাম। কিছু না বলে চলে গেল।
‘মা’ তো ওরা কষ্ট সহ্য করে মুখে বলে না। আমার মনটা খারাপ হয়ে গেল। গিন্নী পাসের ঘরেই ছিলেন বললেন ১০০০ টাকা দিয়ে দিয়েছি । মাস-গেলে ১৫০০ মাইনের ওপোর এই টাকা তুমি কত দিন দেবে ?
দিতেই হবে । ওর অসময়ে আমি না দেখলে ওর কে আছে ? আমার মায়া পডে গিয়েছে মেয়েটার ওপর । ও যদি আমার নিজের মেয়ে হত কি করতে ? আমার ই বা কে আছে বল ? আমরা তো দুটো বুডো বুডী । কি বা খরচ আমাদের ? ছেলে আমেরিকা থেকে কবে আসবে জানিনা । কি হবে আমার টাকা ? গরীব দুঃখী র কাজে টাকা ব্যায় হলে ভগবান তোমার ছেলেকে ভাল রাখবেন ।
গিন্নী বলেন কাল আরও কিছু গরীব দুঃখী ঘরে ডেকে আনবো ? ওদের ও টাকা বিলি কর তোমার ছেলে মহা আনন্দে থাকবে ! তারপর একটা লেংটি কিনে এনো হিমালয়ে যাব কমন্ডুল হাথে । আহা ও-তো বাইরের লোকনা । আমাদের ই একজন । কোথা থেকে অতো টাকা পাবে বল ? কিরকম সৎ মেয়ে দেখ কখন মুখ ফুটে চায়না । আত্ম সম্মান জ্ঞান আছে মেয়েটার । মুখ বুজে সব সহ্য করছে । জীবন যুধ্যে সংগ্রাম করে লডাই করে বেঁচে আছে । দেখলেনা এফ ডি ব্লকের পূজোতে থিমটা । সারা দেশে হাজার হাজার মহিষাসুর ঘুরে বেড়াচ্ছে তাদের দেবি দুর্গা বধ করছেন দশভুজা নয় দ্বিভুজা হয়ে ।
তা মঞ্জু কোন মহিষাসুরকে বধ করছে শুনি ।
গরিবী রূপক মহিষাসুর কে বধ করছে নিজের ধৈর্য রূপক অস্ত্র দিয়ে । তুমি ত মাটীর প্রতিমা দেখছ আমি রক্ত মাংসর প্রতিমা ওর মধ্যে দেখছি । ও মা দুর্গা ।
গিন্নী বলেন আমি আজ ই একটা কল করি আমেরিকা তে । না: এই পাগলামি আর সহ্য করা যাচ্ছে না । তোমাকে মন বিশেষজ্ঞ মানে পাগলের ডাক্তার দেখাতে হবে বুঝেছ !তোমার কাউন্সিলিং এর প্রয়োজন দেখছি ।
আমি চুপ করে গুম হয়ে বসে যাই । মনে মনে ভাবি এরা মহিলারা উপোস করে পূজ দেয় কাকে ? মাটির পুতুল যা মুখে কথা বলে না তাকে যা ইচ্ছে ভোগ দেয় ‘মা’ ‘মা’ করে ডাকে ; আর ঘরে তে যার প্রকৃত প্রয়োজন তাকে কিছু দেওয়ার বেলায় যে দেওয়ার কথা চিন্তা করলো সে পাগোল ! বাঃ । আমার কোন স্বাধিনতা নেই । আমার কোন ইচ্ছা নেই । আমি ত সিগারেট খাইনা , মদ খাইনা , জুয়া খেলিনা , কোন বাজে অভ্যাশ নেই আমার । আমার নিজের মেয়ে নেই তাই মঞ্জুকে আমি একটু বেশি ভালোবাসি । সেটা কি অন্যায় ? যদি তাই হয় সেটা তোমার কাজের লোকের ই জন্য । আমার জন্য নয় । ঠিক আছে আমি কিছু বলবনা আজ থেকে ।
রাত্তিরে খেতে বসেছি হঠাৎ মোবাইলে কল এলো । তখন ১১ টা বাজে । গিন্নী মোবাইলটা স্বিচ অন করে যা শুনলেন আমাকে কিছুই বললেন না । খুব গম্ভীর হয়ে গেলেন । মুখে কোন কথাই নেই ।
সকালে মঞ্জু এলোনা কাজে । আমি লক্ষ করলাম গিন্নিকে , সকালে আমাদের সামনের বাডির কাজের মাসিকে কি বলা হল সে এসে বাডির কাজ করতে লাগলো । আমি কিছুই বললাম না । পরে শুনলাম মঞ্জুর শ্বশুর মারা গিয়েছেন । এখন ১৫ দিন মঞ্জু আসবেনা ।
এর মধ্যে একদিন কেষ্টপুরে গিয়ে চাল, ডাল , তরি-তরকারী , ঘী , ফল ২৫০ টাকা ইত্যাদি দিয়ে এলাম দুজনে । আমি কিছুই বলিনি ওই ঘটনার পর থেকে । ১৫ দিনে গিন্নীর হাল দেখলাম খুব ই বেহাল ।
কাজের লোক না এলে আমার কিছুই যায় আসে না ।
এরপর মঞ্জু ভেলোর গেল ওর বরকে নিয়ে । প্রায় দুমাস নেই । কবে আসবে তাও জানিনা । এখন ওর মত কাজের লোক মাথা খুঁড়লেও পাওয়া মুস্কিল । এই সমস্যার সমাধানের কোন রাস্তা আছে ?
Sunday, October 6, 2013
अयि गिरिनन्दिनि नन्दितमेदिनि विश्वविनोदिनि नन्दिनुते गिरिवरविन्ध्यशिरोऽधिनिवासिनि विष्णुविलासिनि जिष्णुनुते । भगवति हे शितिकण्ठकुटुम्बिनि भूरिकुटुम्बिनि भूरिकृते जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १ ॥
1. Maa Durga - The Daughter of the Mountain and Joy of the World
Maa Durga
अयि गिरिनन्दिनि नन्दितमेदिनि विश्वविनोदिनि नन्दिनुते
गिरिवरविन्ध्यशिरोऽधिनिवासिनि विष्णुविलासिनि जिष्णुनुते ।
भगवति हे शितिकण्ठकुटुम्बिनि भूरिकुटुम्बिनि भूरिकृते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १ ॥
Ayi Giri-Nandini Nandita-Medini Vishva-Vinodini Nandi-Nute
Giri-Vara-Vindhya-Shiro-[A]dhi
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 Lord Shiva with Blue Throat, Who has Many Many Relations in this World (being the Cosmic Mother) and Who Created Abundance,
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.
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2. Maa Durga - Destroys the Danavas and the Daityas and Nourishes the Three Worlds
Maa Durga
सुरवरवर्षिणि दुर्धरधर्षिणि दुर्मुखमर्षिणि हर्षरते
त्रिभुवनपोषिणि शङ्करतोषिणि किल्बिषमोषिणि घोषरते
दनुजनिरोषिणि दितिसुतरोषिणि दुर्मदशोषिणि सिन्धुसुते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ २ ॥
Suravara-Varssinni Durdhara-Dharssinni Durmukha-Marssinni Harssa-Rate
Tribhuvana-Possinni Shangkara-Tossinni Kilbissa-Mossinni Ghossa-Rate
Danuja-Nirossinni Diti-Suta-Rossinni Durmada-Shossinni Sindhu-Sute
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 Shiva 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.
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3. Maa Durga - Destroyer of the Demons Madhu and Kaitabha
Maa Durga
अयि जगदम्ब मदम्ब कदम्ब वनप्रियवासिनि हासरते
शिखरि शिरोमणि तुङ्गहिमलय शृङ्गनिजालय मध्यगते ।
मधुमधुरे मधुकैटभगञ्जिनि कैटभभञ्जिनि रासरते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ३ ॥
Ayi Jagad[t]-Amba Mad-Amba Kadamba Vana-Priyavaasini Haasa-Rate
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.
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4. Maa Durga - Destroyer of the Demons Chanda and Munda
Maa Kali
अयि शतखण्ड विखण्डितरुण्ड वितुण्डितशुण्द गजाधिपते
रिपुगजगण्ड विदारणचण्ड पराक्रमशुण्ड मृगाधिपते ।
निजभुजदण्ड निपातितखण्ड विपातितमुण्ड भटाधिपते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ४ ॥
Ayi Shata-Khanndda Vikhannddita-Runndda Vitunnddita-Shunnda Gaja-[A]dhipate
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.
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5. Maa Durga - Made Lord Shiva the Messenger against Shumbha and Nisumbha
Sri Shiva
अयि रणदुर्मद शत्रुवधोदित दुर्धरनिर्जर शक्तिभृते
चतुरविचार धुरीणमहाशिव दूतकृत प्रमथाधिपते ।
दुरितदुरीह दुराशयदुर्मति दानवदुत कृतान्तमते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ५ ॥
Ayi Ranna-Durmada Shatru-Vadho[a-U]dita Durdhara-Nirjara Shakti-Bhrte
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.
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6. Maa Durga - Pardons the Enemy Heroes when their Wives take Refuge
Maa Durga
अयि शरणागत वैरिवधुवर वीरवराभय दायकरे
त्रिभुवनमस्तक शुलविरोधि शिरोऽधिकृतामल शुलकरे ।
दुमिदुमितामर धुन्दुभिनादमहोमुखरीकृत दिङ्मकरे
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ६ ॥
Ayi Sharannaagata Vairi-Vadhuvara Viiravara-[A]bhaya Daaya-Kare
Tribhuvana-Mastaka Shula-Virodhi Shiro-[A]dhikrta-[A]mala Shula-Kare |
Dumi-Dumi-Taamara Dhundubhi-Naadam-Aho-Mukhariik
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 incesantly 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.
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7. Maa Durga - Destroyer of the Demons Dhumralocana, Raktabija and Shumbha Nishumbha
Maa Durga
अयि निजहुङ्कृति मात्रनिराकृत धूम्रविलोचन धूम्रशते
समरविशोषित शोणितबीज समुद्भवशोणित बीजलते ।
शिवशिवशुम्भ निशुम्भमहाहव तर्पितभूत पिशाचरते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ७ ॥
Ayi Nija-Hungkrti Maatra-Niraakrta Dhumravilocana Dhumra-Shate
Samara-Vishossita Shonnita-Biija Samudbhava-Shonnita Biija-Late |
Shiva-Shiva-Shumbha Nishumbha-Mahaahava Tarpita-Bhuta Pishaaca-Rate
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 7 ||
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.
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8. Maa Durga - Destroys the Chaturanga of the Enemy
Maa Durga
धनुरनुषङ्ग रणक्षणसङ्ग परिस्फुरदङ्ग नटत्कटके
कनकपिशङ्ग पृषत्कनिषङ्ग रसद्भटशृङ्ग हताबटुके ।
कृतचतुरङ्ग बलक्षितिरङ्ग घटद्बहुरङ्ग रटद्बटुके
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ८ ॥
Dhanur-Anussangga Ranna-Kssanna-Sangga Parisphurad-Angga Nattat-Kattake
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.
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9. Maa Durga - Whose Battle expresses as Celestial Dance
Maa Durga
सुरललना ततथेयि तथेयि कृताभिनयोदर नृत्यरते
कृत कुकुथः कुकुथो गडदादिकताल कुतूहल गानरते ।
धुधुकुट धुक्कुट धिंधिमित ध्वनि धीर मृदंग निनादरते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ९ ॥
Sura-Lalanaa Tatatheyi Tatheyi Krta-Abhinayo-[U]dara Nrtya-Rate
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 Ku-Kutha, 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.
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10. Maa Durga - Occupies Half of the Body of Lord Shiva
Shiva Parvati
जय जय जप्य जयेजयशब्द परस्तुति तत्परविश्वनुते
झणझणझिञ्झिमि झिङ्कृत नूपुरशिञ्जितमोहित भूतपते ।
नटित नटार्ध नटी नट नायक नाटितनाट्य सुगानरते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १० ॥
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.
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11. Maa Durga - Union of Beautiful Mind and Charming Appearance
Maa Durga
अयि सुमनःसुमनःसुमनः सुमनःसुमनोहरकान्तियुते
श्रितरजनी रजनीरजनी रजनीरजनी करवक्त्रवृते ।
सुनयनविभ्रमर भ्रमरभ्रमर भ्रमरभ्रमराधिपते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ११ ॥
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.
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12. Maa Durga - Accompanied by Army of Jasmine-Like Girls against excellent Fighters
Maa Durga
सहितमहाहव मल्लमतल्लिक मल्लितरल्लक मल्लरते
विरचितवल्लिक पल्लिकमल्लिक झिल्लिकभिल्लिक वर्गवृते ।
शितकृतफुल्ल समुल्लसितारुण तल्लजपल्लव सल्ललिते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १२ ॥
Sahita-Mahaahava Mallama-Tallika Malli-Tarallaka Malla-Rate
Viracita-Vallika Pallika-Mallika Jhillika-Bhillika Varga-Vrte |
Shita-Krta-Phulla Samullasita-[A]runna Tallaja-Pallava Sal-Lalite
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.
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13. Maa Durga - From Whom Emerges all Arts, Beauty and Power
Maa Durga
अविरलगण्ड गलन्मदमेदुर मत्तमतङ्ग जराजपते
त्रिभुवनभुषण भूतकलानिधि रूपपयोनिधि राजसुते ।
अयि सुदतीजन लालसमानस मोहन मन्मथराजसुते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १३ ॥
Avirala-Ganndda Galan-Mada-Medura Matta-Matangga ja-Raaja-Pate
Tri-Bhuvana-Bhussanna 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.
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14. Maa Durga - Whose Forehead is Stainless and Pure like a Lotus Petal
Maa Durga
कमलदलामल कोमलकान्ति कलाकलितामल भाललते
सकलविलास कलानिलयक्रम केलिचलत्कल हंसकुले ।
अलिकुलसङ्कुल कुवलयमण्डल मौलिमिलद्बकुलालिकुले
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १४ ॥
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.
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15. Maa Durga - Whose Voice is Sweeter than Flute and Cuckoo
Maa Durga
करमुरलीरव वीजितकूजित लज्जितकोकिल मञ्जुमते
मिलितपुलिन्द मनोहरगुञ्जित रञ्जितशैल निकुञ्जगते ।
निजगणभूत महाशबरीगण सद्गुणसम्भृत केलितले
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १५ ॥
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.
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16. Maa Durga - On Whose Radiant Toe-Nails Prostate the Devas and the Asuras
Maa Durga
कटितटपीत दुकूलविचित्र मयुखतिरस्कृत चन्द्ररुचे
प्रणतसुरासुर मौलिमणिस्फुर दंशुलसन्नख चन्द्ररुचे
जितकनकाचल मौलिमदोर्जित निर्भरकुञ्जर कुम्भकुचे
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १६ ॥
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.
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17. Maa Durga - Who is Pleased with Devotional Contemplation of both: like Suratha as well as Samadhi
Maa Durga
विजितसहस्रकरैक सहस्रकरैक सहस्रकरैकनुते
कृतसुरतारक सङ्गरतारक सङ्गरतारक सूनुसुते ।
सुरथसमाधि समानसमाधि समाधिसमाधि सुजातरते ।
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १७ ॥
Vijita-Sahasra-Karaika Sahasra-Karaika Sahasra-Karaika-Nute
Krta-Sura-Taaraka Sanggara-Taaraka Sanggara-Taaraka Suunu-Sute |
Suratha-Samaadhi Samaana-Samaadhi Samaadhi-Samaadhi Sujaata-Rate |
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 17 ||
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.
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18. Maa Durga - An Abode of Devi Mahalakshmi
Devi Mahalakshmi
पदकमलं करुणानिलये वरिवस्यति योऽनुदिनं सुशिवे
अयि कमले कमलानिलये कमलानिलयः स कथं न भवेत् ।
तव पदमेव परम्पदमित्यनुशीलयतो मम किं न शिवे
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १८ ॥
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.
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19. Maa Durga - An Abode of Devi Mahasaraswati
Devi Mahasaraswati
कनकलसत्कलसिन्धुजलैरनुषिञ्चति तेगुणरङ्गभुवम्
भजति स किं न शचीकुचकुम्भतटीपरिरम्भसुखानुभवम
तव चरणं शरणं करवाणि नतामरवाणि निवासि शिवम्
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १९ ॥
Kanaka-Lasat-Kala-Sindhu-Jalai
Bhajati Sa Kim Na Shacii-Kuca-Kumbha-Tattii-Pari
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.
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20. Maa Durga - Whose Pure Moon-Like Face Subdues our Impurities
Maa Durga
तव विमलेन्दुकुलं वदनेन्दुमलं सकलं ननु कूलयते
किमु पुरुहूतपुरीन्दु मुखी सुमुखीभिरसौ विमुखीक्रियते ।
मम तु मतं शिवनामधने भवती कृपया किमुत क्रियते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ २० ॥
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.
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21. Maa Durga - Who Shower Grace on Devotees in the same manner as Arrows on Enemies
Maa Durga
अयि मयि दीन दयालुतया कृपयैव त्वया भवितव्यमुमे
अयि जगतो जननी कृपयासि यथासि तथानुमितासिरते ।
यदुचितमत्र भवत्युररीकुरुतादुरुतापमपाकुरुत
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ २१ ॥
Ayi Mayi Diina Dayaalu-Tayaa Krpaya-Iva Tvayaa Bhavitavyam-Ume
Ayi Jagato Jananii Krpayaasi Yathaasi Tathanu-mita-Asira-Te |
Yad-Ucitam-Atra Bhavatyurarii-Kurutaa-Duru-Taa
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 21 ||
Meaning:
21.1: (Salutations to the Divine Mother) You Must Bestow Your Grace on Me, O Mother Uma, Who is Compassionate to the Miserable.
21.2: O Mother of the Universe; Just as Your Grace is Showered (on the Devotees), In the Same Manner are Your Arrows Scattered (on the Enemies).
21.3 Please do Whatever is Appropriate at this time, O Worshipful Mother, to Remove My Sorrows and Afflictions which has become Difficult for me to bear.
21.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the Demon Mahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.
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Translated by greenmesg
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Green Corner:
Preserve Nature
Trees control the climate by moderating the effects of sun, wind and rain
Preserve Nature,
And Nature will preserve you,
Plant Trees,
Maa Durga
अयि गिरिनन्दिनि नन्दितमेदिनि विश्वविनोदिनि नन्दिनुते
गिरिवरविन्ध्यशिरोऽधिनिवासिनि विष्णुविलासिनि जिष्णुनुते ।
भगवति हे शितिकण्ठकुटुम्बिनि भूरिकुटुम्बिनि भूरिकृते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १ ॥
Ayi Giri-Nandini Nandita-Medini Vishva-Vinodini Nandi-Nute
Giri-Vara-Vindhya-Shiro-[A]dhi
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 Lord Shiva with Blue Throat, Who has Many Many Relations in this World (being the Cosmic Mother) and Who Created Abundance,
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.
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2. Maa Durga - Destroys the Danavas and the Daityas and Nourishes the Three Worlds
Maa Durga
सुरवरवर्षिणि दुर्धरधर्षिणि दुर्मुखमर्षिणि हर्षरते
त्रिभुवनपोषिणि शङ्करतोषिणि किल्बिषमोषिणि घोषरते
दनुजनिरोषिणि दितिसुतरोषिणि दुर्मदशोषिणि सिन्धुसुते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ २ ॥
Suravara-Varssinni Durdhara-Dharssinni Durmukha-Marssinni Harssa-Rate
Tribhuvana-Possinni Shangkara-Tossinni Kilbissa-Mossinni Ghossa-Rate
Danuja-Nirossinni Diti-Suta-Rossinni Durmada-Shossinni Sindhu-Sute
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 Shiva 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.
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3. Maa Durga - Destroyer of the Demons Madhu and Kaitabha
Maa Durga
अयि जगदम्ब मदम्ब कदम्ब वनप्रियवासिनि हासरते
शिखरि शिरोमणि तुङ्गहिमलय शृङ्गनिजालय मध्यगते ।
मधुमधुरे मधुकैटभगञ्जिनि कैटभभञ्जिनि रासरते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ३ ॥
Ayi Jagad[t]-Amba Mad-Amba Kadamba Vana-Priyavaasini Haasa-Rate
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.
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4. Maa Durga - Destroyer of the Demons Chanda and Munda
Maa Kali
अयि शतखण्ड विखण्डितरुण्ड वितुण्डितशुण्द गजाधिपते
रिपुगजगण्ड विदारणचण्ड पराक्रमशुण्ड मृगाधिपते ।
निजभुजदण्ड निपातितखण्ड विपातितमुण्ड भटाधिपते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ४ ॥
Ayi Shata-Khanndda Vikhannddita-Runndda Vitunnddita-Shunnda Gaja-[A]dhipate
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.
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5. Maa Durga - Made Lord Shiva the Messenger against Shumbha and Nisumbha
Sri Shiva
अयि रणदुर्मद शत्रुवधोदित दुर्धरनिर्जर शक्तिभृते
चतुरविचार धुरीणमहाशिव दूतकृत प्रमथाधिपते ।
दुरितदुरीह दुराशयदुर्मति दानवदुत कृतान्तमते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ५ ॥
Ayi Ranna-Durmada Shatru-Vadho[a-U]dita Durdhara-Nirjara Shakti-Bhrte
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.
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6. Maa Durga - Pardons the Enemy Heroes when their Wives take Refuge
Maa Durga
अयि शरणागत वैरिवधुवर वीरवराभय दायकरे
त्रिभुवनमस्तक शुलविरोधि शिरोऽधिकृतामल शुलकरे ।
दुमिदुमितामर धुन्दुभिनादमहोमुखरीकृत दिङ्मकरे
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ६ ॥
Ayi Sharannaagata Vairi-Vadhuvara Viiravara-[A]bhaya Daaya-Kare
Tribhuvana-Mastaka Shula-Virodhi Shiro-[A]dhikrta-[A]mala Shula-Kare |
Dumi-Dumi-Taamara Dhundubhi-Naadam-Aho-Mukhariik
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 incesantly 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.
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7. Maa Durga - Destroyer of the Demons Dhumralocana, Raktabija and Shumbha Nishumbha
Maa Durga
अयि निजहुङ्कृति मात्रनिराकृत धूम्रविलोचन धूम्रशते
समरविशोषित शोणितबीज समुद्भवशोणित बीजलते ।
शिवशिवशुम्भ निशुम्भमहाहव तर्पितभूत पिशाचरते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ७ ॥
Ayi Nija-Hungkrti Maatra-Niraakrta Dhumravilocana Dhumra-Shate
Samara-Vishossita Shonnita-Biija Samudbhava-Shonnita Biija-Late |
Shiva-Shiva-Shumbha Nishumbha-Mahaahava Tarpita-Bhuta Pishaaca-Rate
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 7 ||
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.
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8. Maa Durga - Destroys the Chaturanga of the Enemy
Maa Durga
धनुरनुषङ्ग रणक्षणसङ्ग परिस्फुरदङ्ग नटत्कटके
कनकपिशङ्ग पृषत्कनिषङ्ग रसद्भटशृङ्ग हताबटुके ।
कृतचतुरङ्ग बलक्षितिरङ्ग घटद्बहुरङ्ग रटद्बटुके
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ८ ॥
Dhanur-Anussangga Ranna-Kssanna-Sangga Parisphurad-Angga Nattat-Kattake
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.
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9. Maa Durga - Whose Battle expresses as Celestial Dance
Maa Durga
सुरललना ततथेयि तथेयि कृताभिनयोदर नृत्यरते
कृत कुकुथः कुकुथो गडदादिकताल कुतूहल गानरते ।
धुधुकुट धुक्कुट धिंधिमित ध्वनि धीर मृदंग निनादरते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ९ ॥
Sura-Lalanaa Tatatheyi Tatheyi Krta-Abhinayo-[U]dara Nrtya-Rate
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 Ku-Kutha, 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.
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10. Maa Durga - Occupies Half of the Body of Lord Shiva
Shiva Parvati
जय जय जप्य जयेजयशब्द परस्तुति तत्परविश्वनुते
झणझणझिञ्झिमि झिङ्कृत नूपुरशिञ्जितमोहित भूतपते ।
नटित नटार्ध नटी नट नायक नाटितनाट्य सुगानरते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १० ॥
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.
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11. Maa Durga - Union of Beautiful Mind and Charming Appearance
Maa Durga
अयि सुमनःसुमनःसुमनः सुमनःसुमनोहरकान्तियुते
श्रितरजनी रजनीरजनी रजनीरजनी करवक्त्रवृते ।
सुनयनविभ्रमर भ्रमरभ्रमर भ्रमरभ्रमराधिपते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ ११ ॥
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.
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12. Maa Durga - Accompanied by Army of Jasmine-Like Girls against excellent Fighters
Maa Durga
सहितमहाहव मल्लमतल्लिक मल्लितरल्लक मल्लरते
विरचितवल्लिक पल्लिकमल्लिक झिल्लिकभिल्लिक वर्गवृते ।
शितकृतफुल्ल समुल्लसितारुण तल्लजपल्लव सल्ललिते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १२ ॥
Sahita-Mahaahava Mallama-Tallika Malli-Tarallaka Malla-Rate
Viracita-Vallika Pallika-Mallika Jhillika-Bhillika Varga-Vrte |
Shita-Krta-Phulla Samullasita-[A]runna Tallaja-Pallava Sal-Lalite
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.
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13. Maa Durga - From Whom Emerges all Arts, Beauty and Power
Maa Durga
अविरलगण्ड गलन्मदमेदुर मत्तमतङ्ग जराजपते
त्रिभुवनभुषण भूतकलानिधि रूपपयोनिधि राजसुते ।
अयि सुदतीजन लालसमानस मोहन मन्मथराजसुते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १३ ॥
Avirala-Ganndda Galan-Mada-Medura Matta-Matangga ja-Raaja-Pate
Tri-Bhuvana-Bhussanna 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.
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14. Maa Durga - Whose Forehead is Stainless and Pure like a Lotus Petal
Maa Durga
कमलदलामल कोमलकान्ति कलाकलितामल भाललते
सकलविलास कलानिलयक्रम केलिचलत्कल हंसकुले ।
अलिकुलसङ्कुल कुवलयमण्डल मौलिमिलद्बकुलालिकुले
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १४ ॥
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.
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15. Maa Durga - Whose Voice is Sweeter than Flute and Cuckoo
Maa Durga
करमुरलीरव वीजितकूजित लज्जितकोकिल मञ्जुमते
मिलितपुलिन्द मनोहरगुञ्जित रञ्जितशैल निकुञ्जगते ।
निजगणभूत महाशबरीगण सद्गुणसम्भृत केलितले
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १५ ॥
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.
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16. Maa Durga - On Whose Radiant Toe-Nails Prostate the Devas and the Asuras
Maa Durga
कटितटपीत दुकूलविचित्र मयुखतिरस्कृत चन्द्ररुचे
प्रणतसुरासुर मौलिमणिस्फुर दंशुलसन्नख चन्द्ररुचे
जितकनकाचल मौलिमदोर्जित निर्भरकुञ्जर कुम्भकुचे
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १६ ॥
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.
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17. Maa Durga - Who is Pleased with Devotional Contemplation of both: like Suratha as well as Samadhi
Maa Durga
विजितसहस्रकरैक सहस्रकरैक सहस्रकरैकनुते
कृतसुरतारक सङ्गरतारक सङ्गरतारक सूनुसुते ।
सुरथसमाधि समानसमाधि समाधिसमाधि सुजातरते ।
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १७ ॥
Vijita-Sahasra-Karaika Sahasra-Karaika Sahasra-Karaika-Nute
Krta-Sura-Taaraka Sanggara-Taaraka Sanggara-Taaraka Suunu-Sute |
Suratha-Samaadhi Samaana-Samaadhi Samaadhi-Samaadhi Sujaata-Rate |
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 17 ||
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.
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18. Maa Durga - An Abode of Devi Mahalakshmi
Devi Mahalakshmi
पदकमलं करुणानिलये वरिवस्यति योऽनुदिनं सुशिवे
अयि कमले कमलानिलये कमलानिलयः स कथं न भवेत् ।
तव पदमेव परम्पदमित्यनुशीलयतो मम किं न शिवे
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १८ ॥
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.
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19. Maa Durga - An Abode of Devi Mahasaraswati
Devi Mahasaraswati
कनकलसत्कलसिन्धुजलैरनुषिञ्चति तेगुणरङ्गभुवम्
भजति स किं न शचीकुचकुम्भतटीपरिरम्भसुखानुभवम
तव चरणं शरणं करवाणि नतामरवाणि निवासि शिवम्
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ १९ ॥
Kanaka-Lasat-Kala-Sindhu-Jalai
Bhajati Sa Kim Na Shacii-Kuca-Kumbha-Tattii-Pari
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.
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20. Maa Durga - Whose Pure Moon-Like Face Subdues our Impurities
Maa Durga
तव विमलेन्दुकुलं वदनेन्दुमलं सकलं ननु कूलयते
किमु पुरुहूतपुरीन्दु मुखी सुमुखीभिरसौ विमुखीक्रियते ।
मम तु मतं शिवनामधने भवती कृपया किमुत क्रियते
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ २० ॥
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.
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21. Maa Durga - Who Shower Grace on Devotees in the same manner as Arrows on Enemies
Maa Durga
अयि मयि दीन दयालुतया कृपयैव त्वया भवितव्यमुमे
अयि जगतो जननी कृपयासि यथासि तथानुमितासिरते ।
यदुचितमत्र भवत्युररीकुरुतादुरुतापमपाकुरुत
जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ २१ ॥
Ayi Mayi Diina Dayaalu-Tayaa Krpaya-Iva Tvayaa Bhavitavyam-Ume
Ayi Jagato Jananii Krpayaasi Yathaasi Tathanu-mita-Asira-Te |
Yad-Ucitam-Atra Bhavatyurarii-Kurutaa-Duru-Taa
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 21 ||
Meaning:
21.1: (Salutations to the Divine Mother) You Must Bestow Your Grace on Me, O Mother Uma, Who is Compassionate to the Miserable.
21.2: O Mother of the Universe; Just as Your Grace is Showered (on the Devotees), In the Same Manner are Your Arrows Scattered (on the Enemies).
21.3 Please do Whatever is Appropriate at this time, O Worshipful Mother, to Remove My Sorrows and Afflictions which has become Difficult for me to bear.
21.4: Victory to You, the Destroyer of the Demon Mahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.
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Translated by greenmesg
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