1.. Shakraa Daya Sura Ganaa Nihate Tiviirye
Tasmin Durat Mani Suraari Baley Cha Devyaa.
Taan Tushtu Vu Pranati Nam Rashiro Dharaan Saa
Vaag Bhih Praharshha Pulakodh Gamachaa Rudehaa.
The Rishi said:After Goddess Mataji killed the Demon Mahishasura and defeated the Demon army,
Indra, other gods, and rishis stood in a circle and bowed down and prayed to her:
2.. Devyaa Yayaa Tatamidam Jaga Daat Mashak Tyaa
Nish Shesh Ha Deva Gana Shakti Samu Hamuu Tyaa.
Taam Ambikaa Makhila Deva Mahar Shi Puujyaam
Bhaktyaa Nataa Sma Vida Dhaa Tu Shubhaa Ni Saanah.
We pray to Goddess Ambika,
Whose body was made from the strength of all the gods,
And from whose strength the world was created.
She is prayed to by all the gods and rishis.
Let her please give us her blessing.
3.. Yasyaah Prabhaava Matulan Bhagavaan Ananto
Brahmaa Harash Cha Na Hi Vaktu Malam Balan Cha.
Saa Chandikaa Khila Jagat Pari Paa Lanaaya
Naashaaya Chaa Shubha Bhayasya Matin Karotu.
Let that Goddess,Whose incomparable power and strength even Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and LordShiva cannot describe,Bring balance to the universe and remove fear from our lives.
4.. Yaa Shri Svayam Sukriti Naam Bhavaneshhva Lakshmi
Paapaat Manaam Kritadhiyaam Hridaa Yeshu Buddhi.
Shraddhaa Sataam Kulajana Prabha Vasya Lajjaa
Taan Tvaam Nataa Sma Paripaalaya Devi Vishvam.
We pray to that Goddess,Who is wealth in home of the pious,Who is misfortune in the home of the sinner,Who is wisdom in the heart of the educated,Who is good character in the heart of the good,Who is the modesty in the homes of those from good families.
O Mataji, please save this world.
5.. Kin Varna Yaama Tava Ruupam Achintya Metat
Kin Chaa Tiviiryam Asura Kshaya Kaari Bhuuri.
Kin Chaa Haveshhu Charitaani Tavaad Bhutaani
Sarveshhu Devya Sura Deva Ganaadi Keshhu.
O Mataji,How can I describe your present form?Gods and Demons alike have no hope of even contemplating it!How can I describe your bravery,Which defeated an army of Demons?How can I describe your skill,Which we saw on the battlefield?
6.. Hetu Samasta Jagataam Trigunaapi Doshhai
Nargnyaa Yase Hariharaa Dibhirapya Paaraa.
Sarvaa Shrayaa Khila Midam Jagadam Shabhuuta
Mavyaa Kritaahi Paramaa Prakriti Stva Maadyaa.
Goddess,You are everything in this world.Though you are everything in creation [three qualities of everything in creation --goodness (sattwa), passion (rajas), and darkness (tamas)]You are not affected by them.Even Lord Vishnu, Lord Brahma, and Lord Shiva do not fully know you.You are the one on whom the whole world depends.
The whole world is a part of you.You are the primeval force, which gave life to all the Gods.
7.. Yasyaah Samasta Surataa Samudii Ranena
riptin Prayaa Tisakaleshhu Makheshhu Devi.
Svaahaasi Vai Pitru Ganasya Cha Tripti Hetu
Ruch Chaaryase Tvamata Eva Janai Svadhaa Cha.
O Mataji,You are the Swaaha in my sacrifices.When I make an offering to any God through fire,It is because of you that my offering pleases them.
8.. Yaa Mukti Hetu Ravi Chintya Mahaa Vrataa Tvan
Abhyasyase Suniyaten Driya Tatt Vasaarai.
Mokshaar Thibhir Munibhir Asta Samasta Doshhai
Vidyaa Si Saa Bhagavatii Paramaa Hi Devi.
O Mataji,You are the knowledge that is the root of salvation,The knowledge that comes only from unthinkable great penance.Rishis spend all their life searching for knowledge and salvation.It is you they are searching for.
9.. Shabdaat Mikaa Suvi Malagyar Jushhaan Nidhaanam
Udgii Tharam Yapada Paa Thava Taan Cha Saamnaam.
Devi Trayi Bhagavati Bhava Bhaavanaaya
Vaattaarsi Sarva Jagataan Paramaartti Hantrii.
O Mataji,You are the prayers that I sing,Your soul is the music of my song.You personify the three Vedas (Rg Veda � devotion; Yajur Veda � action; Sama Veda �
knowledge),And destroy all the world�s ills.
10.. Medhaa Sidevi Viditaa Khila Shaastrasaaraa
Durgaa Si Durga Bhava Saagara Naura Sangaa.
Shri Kaitabh Aari Ridayai Kakritaa Dhivaa Saa
Gaurii Tvameva Shashi Mauli Krita Pratishh Thaa.
O Goddess,You are the wisdom of the ages.You are Goddess Durga, a boat across the river of life,You are Goddess Lakshmi, living in Lord Vishnu�s chest,You are Goddess Gauri, living in Lord Parameshwara, who wears the crescent.
11.. Iishhat Sahaa Sama Malan Paripuurna Chandra
Bimbaa Nukaari Kana Kottama Kaanti Kaantam.
Atyad Bhutan Praharata Maatat Rushhaa Tathaapi
Vaktran Vilokya Sahasaa Mahishhaa Surena.
O Goddess,Your face is lovely, your smile captivating,The full moon, shining with a glitter of the purest gold, cannot compare to you.Surprisingly, it was hit by the angry demon Mahishasura.
12.. Drishhtvaa Tu Devi Kupitan Bhrukutii Karaalam
Udyach Shha Shaanka Sadrasha Cha Chhavi Yanna Sadyah
Praanaan Mumocha Mahishhas Tad Atiiva Chitran
Kair Jiivyatehi Kupitaan Taka Darshanena
O Goddess,How shocking that the Demon Mahishasura,In spite of looking into your angry countenance,Terrible with its frowns, red like the rising moon,Did not surrender. How could anyone choose not to surrender upon seeing the angry face of the Goddess
of Death?
13.. Devi Prasiida Paramaa Bhavatii Bhavaaya
Sadyo Vinaasha Yasi Kopa Vatii Kulaani
Vignyaa Tameta Dadhu Naiva Yadas Tametat
Niitan Balan Suvipulan Mahishhaa Surasya
O Goddess,Please give us your blessing.You are the powerful Goddess Lakshmi.
When you are pleased, families are blessed and grow,When you are angry, families are destroyed for generations.They are destroyed as the Demon Mahishasura and his army were destroyed.
14.. Te Sammataa Janapadeshhu Dhanaani Teshhaan
Teshhaan Yashaan Si Na Cha Sii Dati Dharma Vargah
Dhanyaasta Eva Nibhri Taat Majabhritya Daaraa
Yeshhaan Sadaa Bhyudayadaa Bhavatii Prasannaa
O Goddess,Those to whom you give your blessing are happy for all time.They are held in high esteem;They have glory and riches;Their acts of righteousness live forever.They are blessed with good spouses, children and servants.
15.. Dharmyaar Ni Devi Sakalaa Ni Sadaiva Karmaa
Nyatyaa Dritah Pratidi Nan Sukritii Karoti.
Svargan Prayaati Cha Tato Bhavatii Prasaadaa
Llokatra Yepi Phaladaa Nanu Devi Tena.
O Goddess,Those to whom you give your blessing are able to do their duty (karma) with fairnessand justice (dharma). Through this they attain salvation.Your blessings shine on all three worlds.
16.. Durge Smritaa Harasi Bhiiti Masheshha Jantoh
Svasthaih Smritaa Mati Matii Va Shubhaan Dadaasi.
Daaridrya Dukha Bhaya Haarini Kaa Tvadan Yaa
Sarvo Pakaara Kara Naaya Sadaa Drar Chittaa.
O Goddess,You destroy the despair of the sorrowful,You give wisdom to the fearless,
You destroy fear and poverty.Who is there in this world except for you that has a heart filled with mercy?
17.. Ebhir Hatair Jaga Dupaiti Sukhan Tathai Te
Kurvan Tu Naama Narakaaya Chiraaya Paapam.
Sangraa Ma Mrityu Madhi Gamya Divan Prayaantu
Mat Veti Nuuna Mahitaan Vinihansi Devi.
O Goddess,You kill the enemies of this world, thinking that it deserves happiness.
The demons died by your hand, and will not sin again.You have saved them with your touch.
18.. Drishh Tvaiva Kin Na Bhavatii Prakaroti Bhasma
Sarvaa Suraana Rishhu Yath Prahi Noshhi Shastram.
Lokaan Prayaantu Ripa Vopi Hi Shastra Puutaa
Itthan Matir Bhavati Teshhva Hiteshu Saadhvii.
O Goddess,The sight of you alone turns all demons to ash.The touch of your weapons is a sign of your mercy,As by your touch they are purified and saved.
19.. Khadaga Prabhaani Kara Visphura Nai Statho Graih
Shuulaa Grakaanti Nivahena Drisho Suraa Naam.
Yannaa Gataa Vilayaman Shumadin Dukhanda
Yogyaa Nanan Tava Vilo Kaya Taan Tadetat.
O Goddess,The demons stare at your glittering swords, and your shining spear,
Your holy face adorned with a cool crescent.
20.. Durvrit Tavritta Shamanam Tava Devi Shiilan
Ruupan Tathaita Davi Chintya Matul Yaman Yai.
Viiryan Cha Hantu Hrita Deva Paraakramaana
Vairishh Vapi Prakati Taiva Dayaa Tva Yettham.
O Goddess,Your nature is to subdue the conduct of the wicked.Your lovely face cannot even be contemplated by ordinary minds.You are without compare.Your bravery and valor kills all the demons,And through your mercy they reach salvation.
21.. Yeno Pamaa Bhavatu Tesya Paraa Kramasya
Ruupan Cha Shatru Bhayakaar Yati Haari Kutra.
Chitte Kripaam Samara Nishh Thurataam Cha Drishhtvaa
Tvayyaiva Devi Varade Bhuvana Trayepi.
O Goddess, who blesses all her devoteesHow can we describe your great valor?
How can we describe your looks, lovely to your devotees,But which strike fear into the hearts of your enemies.In all three worlds, through the fierce cruelty of war,The only mercy we find is in you.
22.. Trailo Kyameta Dakhilan Ripunaa Shanena
Traatam Tvayaa Samara Muur Dhani Tepi Hatvaa.
Niitaa Divan Ripuga Naa Bhaya Mapya Paastam
Masmaa Kamun Mada Suraa Ribhavan Namaste.
O Mataji,We pray to you, who saved all three worlds from destruction by the demons,
Who killed hoards of demons on the battlefield and saved them with your touch,Who has completely dispelled our fear of the demons.
23.. Shuulena Paahi No Devi,
Paahi Khadh Gena Chaambike.
Ghantaa Svanena Na Paahi,
Chaa Paj Yaani Svanena Cha.
O Goddess,Please save us with your spear!O Mataji,Please use your sword to save us, ring your bells and string your bow!
24.. Praachyaan Raksha Pratii Chyaan Cha,
Chandike Raksha Dakshine.
Bhraama Nenaat Mashuu Lasya,
Uttara Syaan Tatheshvari.
O Goddess Chandika,Please brandish your sword, and guard us to the East, West, South and North.
25.. Saumyaani Yaani Ruupaani,
Trailo Kye Vicharanti Te.
Yaani Chaatyar Tha Ghoraani,
Tai Rakshaa Smaan Stathaa Bhuvam.
O Goddess,Please use your powers of peace and destruction;Travel all three worlds and protect us.
26.. Khadga Shuula Gadaa Diini,
Yaani Chaa Straani Tembike.
Kara Pallava Sangiini,
Taira Smaan Raksha Sarvata.
O Goddess,Please use your swords, maces and spears,Hold them in your hands, as soft as young leaves,And protect us all over the universe.
27.. Rishhiruvaacha
The Rishi said:
28.. Evan Stutaa Surair Divyai,
Kusu Mair Nandanod Bhavai.
Architaa Jagataan Dhaatrii,
Tathaa Gandhaa Nu Lepanai.
Goddess Mataji,Who rules the entire universe,Was praised by the gods,Worshipped with holy flowers from Nandana and sandalwood paste.
29.. Bhaktyaa Samastai Stridashair,
Divyair Dhuupaistu Dhuupitaa.
Praaha Prasaada Sumukhii,
Samastaan Pranataan Suraan.
30.. Devyuvaacha
The Goddess said to the Gods who prayed to her:
31.. Vriyataan Tridashaa Sarve,
Yada Smatto Bhivaan Chhatam.
O Devas,Who have come from all over the universe to pray to me!I am pleased by your prayers,Tell me what boon I can grant for you.
32.. Devaa UchuThe Gods said:
33.. Bhagavatyaa Kritan Sarvan,
Na Kinchida Vashishhyate.
Yadayan Nihata Shatru,
Rasmaa Kan Mahishhaasura.
We prayed to you to kill the Demon Mahishasura.You have done everything we asked you to do.We can ask for nothing else.
34.. Yadi Chaapi Varo Deya,
Stvayaa Smaakan Maheshvari.
San Smritaa San Smritaa Tvan No,
Hinse Thaa Para Maa Pada.
But O Goddess, if you want to grant us a boon,Please bless us that just with a thought of you,We can destroy all the dangers that we face in the future.
35.. Yashcha Martya Stavai Rebhi,
Tvaan Sto Shhyatya Malaanane.
36.. Tasya Vittaddhir Vibhavair,
Dhana Daaraa Disam Padaam.
Vriddhaye Asmat Prasannaa Tvan,havethaa Sarvada Ambike.
O Mataji,Anyone who prays to you with these three prayers, let him be blessed with intelligence,wealth and happiness forever.
37.. RishhiruvaachaThe Rishi said:
38.. Iti Prasaad Itaa Devair,
Jagato Arthe Tathaa Atmana.
Tathet Yuktvaa Bhadra Kaalii,
Babhuu Vaantar Hitaan Ripa.
O King,Goddess Mataji, pleased with the prayers of the Devas, said "Tathaastu" (So be it) andvanished from their sight.
39.. Itye Tat Kathitan Bhuupa,
Sambhuutaa Saa Yathaa Puraa.
Devii Deva Shariire Bhyo,
Jagat Traya Hi Taishhinii.
O King,This is the story of the Goddess Mataji,Who looks out for the welfare of all three worlds,Who came from the bodies of all the gods
.
40.. Punashcha Gaurii Dehaat Saa,
Samudh Bhuutaa Yathaabhavath.
Vadhaaya Dushh Tadaityaa Naan,
Tathaa Shumbhani Shumbhayo.
41.. Raksha Naaya Cha Lokaa Naam,
Devaa Naa Mupa Kaarinii.
Tat Shrunushhva Mayaa Khyaatam,
Yathaa Vat Katha Yaami Te.
O King,I will tell you how Goddess Mataji, in order to help the gods,Came from the body of Parvati to kill the demons (and Shumbha and Nishumbha) and
protect the world.Be pleased to hear this tale.
42.. Iti Shrii Maarkande Yapuraane Saavar Nike Manvantare Deviimaahaatmye
Shakraadistutirnaama Chaturtho Adhyaaya
So ends the fourth chapter of the Devi Mahatmya (Chandipaath) with the prayer of
Shakraadayaa Stuti, first told in the Savarnika period of the Markandeya Purana.
43..Ya Devi Sarva Bhuteshu Shanti Rupena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Nama
Salutations to Devi who manifests in all begins as peace.
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Tasmin Durat Mani Suraari Baley Cha Devyaa.
Taan Tushtu Vu Pranati Nam Rashiro Dharaan Saa
Vaag Bhih Praharshha Pulakodh Gamachaa Rudehaa.
The Rishi said:After Goddess Mataji killed the Demon Mahishasura and defeated the Demon army,
Indra, other gods, and rishis stood in a circle and bowed down and prayed to her:
2.. Devyaa Yayaa Tatamidam Jaga Daat Mashak Tyaa
Nish Shesh Ha Deva Gana Shakti Samu Hamuu Tyaa.
Taam Ambikaa Makhila Deva Mahar Shi Puujyaam
Bhaktyaa Nataa Sma Vida Dhaa Tu Shubhaa Ni Saanah.
We pray to Goddess Ambika,
Whose body was made from the strength of all the gods,
And from whose strength the world was created.
She is prayed to by all the gods and rishis.
Let her please give us her blessing.
3.. Yasyaah Prabhaava Matulan Bhagavaan Ananto
Brahmaa Harash Cha Na Hi Vaktu Malam Balan Cha.
Saa Chandikaa Khila Jagat Pari Paa Lanaaya
Naashaaya Chaa Shubha Bhayasya Matin Karotu.
Let that Goddess,Whose incomparable power and strength even Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and LordShiva cannot describe,Bring balance to the universe and remove fear from our lives.
4.. Yaa Shri Svayam Sukriti Naam Bhavaneshhva Lakshmi
Paapaat Manaam Kritadhiyaam Hridaa Yeshu Buddhi.
Shraddhaa Sataam Kulajana Prabha Vasya Lajjaa
Taan Tvaam Nataa Sma Paripaalaya Devi Vishvam.
We pray to that Goddess,Who is wealth in home of the pious,Who is misfortune in the home of the sinner,Who is wisdom in the heart of the educated,Who is good character in the heart of the good,Who is the modesty in the homes of those from good families.
O Mataji, please save this world.
5.. Kin Varna Yaama Tava Ruupam Achintya Metat
Kin Chaa Tiviiryam Asura Kshaya Kaari Bhuuri.
Kin Chaa Haveshhu Charitaani Tavaad Bhutaani
Sarveshhu Devya Sura Deva Ganaadi Keshhu.
O Mataji,How can I describe your present form?Gods and Demons alike have no hope of even contemplating it!How can I describe your bravery,Which defeated an army of Demons?How can I describe your skill,Which we saw on the battlefield?
6.. Hetu Samasta Jagataam Trigunaapi Doshhai
Nargnyaa Yase Hariharaa Dibhirapya Paaraa.
Sarvaa Shrayaa Khila Midam Jagadam Shabhuuta
Mavyaa Kritaahi Paramaa Prakriti Stva Maadyaa.
Goddess,You are everything in this world.Though you are everything in creation [three qualities of everything in creation --goodness (sattwa), passion (rajas), and darkness (tamas)]You are not affected by them.Even Lord Vishnu, Lord Brahma, and Lord Shiva do not fully know you.You are the one on whom the whole world depends.
The whole world is a part of you.You are the primeval force, which gave life to all the Gods.
7.. Yasyaah Samasta Surataa Samudii Ranena
riptin Prayaa Tisakaleshhu Makheshhu Devi.
Svaahaasi Vai Pitru Ganasya Cha Tripti Hetu
Ruch Chaaryase Tvamata Eva Janai Svadhaa Cha.
O Mataji,You are the Swaaha in my sacrifices.When I make an offering to any God through fire,It is because of you that my offering pleases them.
8.. Yaa Mukti Hetu Ravi Chintya Mahaa Vrataa Tvan
Abhyasyase Suniyaten Driya Tatt Vasaarai.
Mokshaar Thibhir Munibhir Asta Samasta Doshhai
Vidyaa Si Saa Bhagavatii Paramaa Hi Devi.
O Mataji,You are the knowledge that is the root of salvation,The knowledge that comes only from unthinkable great penance.Rishis spend all their life searching for knowledge and salvation.It is you they are searching for.
9.. Shabdaat Mikaa Suvi Malagyar Jushhaan Nidhaanam
Udgii Tharam Yapada Paa Thava Taan Cha Saamnaam.
Devi Trayi Bhagavati Bhava Bhaavanaaya
Vaattaarsi Sarva Jagataan Paramaartti Hantrii.
O Mataji,You are the prayers that I sing,Your soul is the music of my song.You personify the three Vedas (Rg Veda � devotion; Yajur Veda � action; Sama Veda �
knowledge),And destroy all the world�s ills.
10.. Medhaa Sidevi Viditaa Khila Shaastrasaaraa
Durgaa Si Durga Bhava Saagara Naura Sangaa.
Shri Kaitabh Aari Ridayai Kakritaa Dhivaa Saa
Gaurii Tvameva Shashi Mauli Krita Pratishh Thaa.
O Goddess,You are the wisdom of the ages.You are Goddess Durga, a boat across the river of life,You are Goddess Lakshmi, living in Lord Vishnu�s chest,You are Goddess Gauri, living in Lord Parameshwara, who wears the crescent.
11.. Iishhat Sahaa Sama Malan Paripuurna Chandra
Bimbaa Nukaari Kana Kottama Kaanti Kaantam.
Atyad Bhutan Praharata Maatat Rushhaa Tathaapi
Vaktran Vilokya Sahasaa Mahishhaa Surena.
O Goddess,Your face is lovely, your smile captivating,The full moon, shining with a glitter of the purest gold, cannot compare to you.Surprisingly, it was hit by the angry demon Mahishasura.
12.. Drishhtvaa Tu Devi Kupitan Bhrukutii Karaalam
Udyach Shha Shaanka Sadrasha Cha Chhavi Yanna Sadyah
Praanaan Mumocha Mahishhas Tad Atiiva Chitran
Kair Jiivyatehi Kupitaan Taka Darshanena
O Goddess,How shocking that the Demon Mahishasura,In spite of looking into your angry countenance,Terrible with its frowns, red like the rising moon,Did not surrender. How could anyone choose not to surrender upon seeing the angry face of the Goddess
of Death?
13.. Devi Prasiida Paramaa Bhavatii Bhavaaya
Sadyo Vinaasha Yasi Kopa Vatii Kulaani
Vignyaa Tameta Dadhu Naiva Yadas Tametat
Niitan Balan Suvipulan Mahishhaa Surasya
O Goddess,Please give us your blessing.You are the powerful Goddess Lakshmi.
When you are pleased, families are blessed and grow,When you are angry, families are destroyed for generations.They are destroyed as the Demon Mahishasura and his army were destroyed.
14.. Te Sammataa Janapadeshhu Dhanaani Teshhaan
Teshhaan Yashaan Si Na Cha Sii Dati Dharma Vargah
Dhanyaasta Eva Nibhri Taat Majabhritya Daaraa
Yeshhaan Sadaa Bhyudayadaa Bhavatii Prasannaa
O Goddess,Those to whom you give your blessing are happy for all time.They are held in high esteem;They have glory and riches;Their acts of righteousness live forever.They are blessed with good spouses, children and servants.
15.. Dharmyaar Ni Devi Sakalaa Ni Sadaiva Karmaa
Nyatyaa Dritah Pratidi Nan Sukritii Karoti.
Svargan Prayaati Cha Tato Bhavatii Prasaadaa
Llokatra Yepi Phaladaa Nanu Devi Tena.
O Goddess,Those to whom you give your blessing are able to do their duty (karma) with fairnessand justice (dharma). Through this they attain salvation.Your blessings shine on all three worlds.
16.. Durge Smritaa Harasi Bhiiti Masheshha Jantoh
Svasthaih Smritaa Mati Matii Va Shubhaan Dadaasi.
Daaridrya Dukha Bhaya Haarini Kaa Tvadan Yaa
Sarvo Pakaara Kara Naaya Sadaa Drar Chittaa.
O Goddess,You destroy the despair of the sorrowful,You give wisdom to the fearless,
You destroy fear and poverty.Who is there in this world except for you that has a heart filled with mercy?
17.. Ebhir Hatair Jaga Dupaiti Sukhan Tathai Te
Kurvan Tu Naama Narakaaya Chiraaya Paapam.
Sangraa Ma Mrityu Madhi Gamya Divan Prayaantu
Mat Veti Nuuna Mahitaan Vinihansi Devi.
O Goddess,You kill the enemies of this world, thinking that it deserves happiness.
The demons died by your hand, and will not sin again.You have saved them with your touch.
18.. Drishh Tvaiva Kin Na Bhavatii Prakaroti Bhasma
Sarvaa Suraana Rishhu Yath Prahi Noshhi Shastram.
Lokaan Prayaantu Ripa Vopi Hi Shastra Puutaa
Itthan Matir Bhavati Teshhva Hiteshu Saadhvii.
O Goddess,The sight of you alone turns all demons to ash.The touch of your weapons is a sign of your mercy,As by your touch they are purified and saved.
19.. Khadaga Prabhaani Kara Visphura Nai Statho Graih
Shuulaa Grakaanti Nivahena Drisho Suraa Naam.
Yannaa Gataa Vilayaman Shumadin Dukhanda
Yogyaa Nanan Tava Vilo Kaya Taan Tadetat.
O Goddess,The demons stare at your glittering swords, and your shining spear,
Your holy face adorned with a cool crescent.
20.. Durvrit Tavritta Shamanam Tava Devi Shiilan
Ruupan Tathaita Davi Chintya Matul Yaman Yai.
Viiryan Cha Hantu Hrita Deva Paraakramaana
Vairishh Vapi Prakati Taiva Dayaa Tva Yettham.
O Goddess,Your nature is to subdue the conduct of the wicked.Your lovely face cannot even be contemplated by ordinary minds.You are without compare.Your bravery and valor kills all the demons,And through your mercy they reach salvation.
21.. Yeno Pamaa Bhavatu Tesya Paraa Kramasya
Ruupan Cha Shatru Bhayakaar Yati Haari Kutra.
Chitte Kripaam Samara Nishh Thurataam Cha Drishhtvaa
Tvayyaiva Devi Varade Bhuvana Trayepi.
O Goddess, who blesses all her devoteesHow can we describe your great valor?
How can we describe your looks, lovely to your devotees,But which strike fear into the hearts of your enemies.In all three worlds, through the fierce cruelty of war,The only mercy we find is in you.
22.. Trailo Kyameta Dakhilan Ripunaa Shanena
Traatam Tvayaa Samara Muur Dhani Tepi Hatvaa.
Niitaa Divan Ripuga Naa Bhaya Mapya Paastam
Masmaa Kamun Mada Suraa Ribhavan Namaste.
O Mataji,We pray to you, who saved all three worlds from destruction by the demons,
Who killed hoards of demons on the battlefield and saved them with your touch,Who has completely dispelled our fear of the demons.
23.. Shuulena Paahi No Devi,
Paahi Khadh Gena Chaambike.
Ghantaa Svanena Na Paahi,
Chaa Paj Yaani Svanena Cha.
O Goddess,Please save us with your spear!O Mataji,Please use your sword to save us, ring your bells and string your bow!
24.. Praachyaan Raksha Pratii Chyaan Cha,
Chandike Raksha Dakshine.
Bhraama Nenaat Mashuu Lasya,
Uttara Syaan Tatheshvari.
O Goddess Chandika,Please brandish your sword, and guard us to the East, West, South and North.
25.. Saumyaani Yaani Ruupaani,
Trailo Kye Vicharanti Te.
Yaani Chaatyar Tha Ghoraani,
Tai Rakshaa Smaan Stathaa Bhuvam.
O Goddess,Please use your powers of peace and destruction;Travel all three worlds and protect us.
26.. Khadga Shuula Gadaa Diini,
Yaani Chaa Straani Tembike.
Kara Pallava Sangiini,
Taira Smaan Raksha Sarvata.
O Goddess,Please use your swords, maces and spears,Hold them in your hands, as soft as young leaves,And protect us all over the universe.
27.. Rishhiruvaacha
The Rishi said:
28.. Evan Stutaa Surair Divyai,
Kusu Mair Nandanod Bhavai.
Architaa Jagataan Dhaatrii,
Tathaa Gandhaa Nu Lepanai.
Goddess Mataji,Who rules the entire universe,Was praised by the gods,Worshipped with holy flowers from Nandana and sandalwood paste.
29.. Bhaktyaa Samastai Stridashair,
Divyair Dhuupaistu Dhuupitaa.
Praaha Prasaada Sumukhii,
Samastaan Pranataan Suraan.
30.. Devyuvaacha
The Goddess said to the Gods who prayed to her:
31.. Vriyataan Tridashaa Sarve,
Yada Smatto Bhivaan Chhatam.
O Devas,Who have come from all over the universe to pray to me!I am pleased by your prayers,Tell me what boon I can grant for you.
32.. Devaa UchuThe Gods said:
33.. Bhagavatyaa Kritan Sarvan,
Na Kinchida Vashishhyate.
Yadayan Nihata Shatru,
Rasmaa Kan Mahishhaasura.
We prayed to you to kill the Demon Mahishasura.You have done everything we asked you to do.We can ask for nothing else.
34.. Yadi Chaapi Varo Deya,
Stvayaa Smaakan Maheshvari.
San Smritaa San Smritaa Tvan No,
Hinse Thaa Para Maa Pada.
But O Goddess, if you want to grant us a boon,Please bless us that just with a thought of you,We can destroy all the dangers that we face in the future.
35.. Yashcha Martya Stavai Rebhi,
Tvaan Sto Shhyatya Malaanane.
36.. Tasya Vittaddhir Vibhavair,
Dhana Daaraa Disam Padaam.
Vriddhaye Asmat Prasannaa Tvan,havethaa Sarvada Ambike.
O Mataji,Anyone who prays to you with these three prayers, let him be blessed with intelligence,wealth and happiness forever.
37.. RishhiruvaachaThe Rishi said:
38.. Iti Prasaad Itaa Devair,
Jagato Arthe Tathaa Atmana.
Tathet Yuktvaa Bhadra Kaalii,
Babhuu Vaantar Hitaan Ripa.
O King,Goddess Mataji, pleased with the prayers of the Devas, said "Tathaastu" (So be it) andvanished from their sight.
39.. Itye Tat Kathitan Bhuupa,
Sambhuutaa Saa Yathaa Puraa.
Devii Deva Shariire Bhyo,
Jagat Traya Hi Taishhinii.
O King,This is the story of the Goddess Mataji,Who looks out for the welfare of all three worlds,Who came from the bodies of all the gods
.
40.. Punashcha Gaurii Dehaat Saa,
Samudh Bhuutaa Yathaabhavath.
Vadhaaya Dushh Tadaityaa Naan,
Tathaa Shumbhani Shumbhayo.
41.. Raksha Naaya Cha Lokaa Naam,
Devaa Naa Mupa Kaarinii.
Tat Shrunushhva Mayaa Khyaatam,
Yathaa Vat Katha Yaami Te.
O King,I will tell you how Goddess Mataji, in order to help the gods,Came from the body of Parvati to kill the demons (and Shumbha and Nishumbha) and
protect the world.Be pleased to hear this tale.
42.. Iti Shrii Maarkande Yapuraane Saavar Nike Manvantare Deviimaahaatmye
Shakraadistutirnaama Chaturtho Adhyaaya
So ends the fourth chapter of the Devi Mahatmya (Chandipaath) with the prayer of
Shakraadayaa Stuti, first told in the Savarnika period of the Markandeya Purana.
43..Ya Devi Sarva Bhuteshu Shanti Rupena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Nama
Salutations to Devi who manifests in all begins as peace.
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