Shree Mahishasura Mardini Strotam
Basic information about Shree Mahishasura Mardini Strotam
Mahishasura Mardini Stotram, a hymn from the ancient Indian text "Devi Mahatmyam," praises Goddess Durga as the victorious slayer of the demon Mahishasura. Composed by Adi Shankaracharya, it celebrates the divine qualities and exploits of the goddess in 21 verses. The hymn is recited for protection and strength.
Shree Mahishasura Mardini Strotam Lyrics
॥ Mahishasura Mardini Stotram ॥
Ayi Girinandini Nanditamedini Vishvavinodini Nandinute
Girivaravindhyashiro'dhinivasini Vishnuvilasini Jishnunute।
Bhagavati He Shitikanthakutumbini Bhurikutumbini Bhurikrite
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasuramardini Ramyakapardini Shailasute॥1॥
Suravaravarshini Durdharadharshini Durmukhamarshini Harsharate
Tribhuvanaposhini Shankaratoshini Kilbishamoshini Ghosharate
Danujaniroshini Ditisutaroshini Durmadashoshini Sindhusute
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasuramardini Ramyakapardini Shailasute॥2॥
Ayi Jagadamba Madamba Kadamba Vanapriyavasini Hasarate
Shikhari Shiromani Tungahimalaya Shringanijalaya Madhyagate।
Madhumadhure Madhukaitabhaganjini Kaitabhabhanjini Rasarate
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasuramardini Ramyakapardini Shailasute॥3॥
Ayi Shatakhanda Vikhanditarunda Vitunditashunda Gajadhipate
Ripugajaganda Vidaranachanda Parakramashunda Nrigadhipate।
Nijabhujadanda Nipatitakhanda Vipatitamunda Bhatadhipate
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasuramardini Ramyakapardini Shailasute॥4॥
yi Ranadurmada Shatruvadhodita Durdharanirjara Shaktibhrite
Chaturavichara Dhurinamahashiva Dutakrita Pramathadhipate।
Duritaduriha Durashayadurmati Danavaduta Kritantamate
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasuramardini Ramyakapardini Shailasute॥5॥
Ayi Sharanagata Vairivadhuvara Viravarabhaya Dayakare
Tribhuvanamastaka Shulavirodhi Shiro'dhikritamala Shulakare।
Dumidumitamara Dhundubhinadamahomukharikrita Dinmakare
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasuramardini Ramyakapardini Shailasute॥6॥
Ayi Nijahunkriti Matranirakrita Dhumravilochana Dhumrashate
Samaravishoshita Shonitabija Samudbhavashonita Bijalate।
Shivashivashumbha Nishumbhamahahava Tarpitabhuta Pishacharate
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasuramardini Ramyakapardini Shailasute॥7॥
Dhanuranushanga Ranakshanasanga Parisphuradanga Natatkatake
Kanakapishanga Prishatkanishanga Rasadbhatashringa Hatabatuke।
Kritachaturanga Balakshitiranga Ghatadbahuranga Ratadbatuke
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasuramardini Ramyakapardini Shailasute॥8॥
Suralalana Tatatheyi Tatheyi Kritabhinayodara Nrityarate
Krita Kukuthah Kukutho Gadadadikatala Kutuhala Ganarate।
Dhudhukuta Dhukkuta Dhindhimita Dhvani Dhira Nridanga Ninadarate
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasuramardini Ramyakapardini Shailasute॥9॥
Jaya Jaya Japya Jayejayashabda Parastuti Tatparavishvanute
Jhanajhanajhinjhimi Jhinkrita Nupurashinjitamohita Bhutapate।
Natita Natardha Nati Nata Nayaka Natitanatya Suganarate
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasuramardini Ramyakapardini Shailasute॥10॥
Ayi Sumanahsumanahsumanah Sumanahsumanoharakantiyute
Shritarajani Rajanirajani Rajanirajani Karavaktravrite।
Sunayanavibhramara Bhramarabhramara Bhramarabhramaradhipate
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasuramardini Ramyakapardini Shailasute॥11॥
Sahitamahahava Mallamatallika Mallitarallaka Mallarate
Virachitavallika Pallikamallika Jhillikabhillika Vargavrite।
Shitakritaphulla Samullasitaruna Tallajapallava Sallalite
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasuramardini Ramyakapardini Shailasute॥12॥
Aviralaganda Galanmadamedura Mattamatanga Jarajapate
Tribhuvanabhushana Bhutakalanidhi Rupapayonidhi Rajasute।
Ayi Sudatijana Lalasamanasa Mohana Manmatharajasute
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasuramardini Ramyakapardini Shailasute॥13॥
Kamaladalamala Komalakanti Kalakalitamala Bhalalate
Sakalavilasa Kalanilayakrama Kelichalatkala Hansakule।
Alikulasankula Kuvalayamandala Maulimiladbakulalikule
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasuramardini Ramyakapardini Shailasute॥14॥
Karamuralirava Vijitakujita Lajjitakokila Manjumate
Militapulinda Manoharagunjita Ranjitashaila Nikunjagate।
Nijaganabhuta Mahashabarigana Sadgunasambhrita Kelitale
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasuramardini Ramyakapardini Shailasute॥15॥
Katitatapita Dukulavichitra Mayukhatiraskrita Chandraruche
Pranatasurasura Maulimanisphura Danshulasannakha Chandraruche
Jitakanakachala Maulimadorjita Nirbharakunjara Kumbhakuche
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasuramardini Ramyakapardini Shailasute॥16॥
Vijitasahasrakaraika Sahasrakaraika Sahasrakaraikanute
Kritasurataraka Sangarataraka Sangarataraka Sunusute।
Surathasamadhi Samanasamadhi Samadhisamadhi Sujatarate।
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasuramardini Ramyakapardini Shailasute॥17॥
Padakamalam Karunanilaye Varivasyati Yo'nudinam Sushive
Ayi Kamale Kamalanilaye Kamalanilayah Sa Katham Na Bhavet।
Tava Padameva Parampadamityanushilayato Mama Kim Na Shive
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasuramardini Ramyakapardini Shailasute॥18॥
Kanakalasatkalasindhujalairanushinchati Tegunarangabhuvam
Bhajati Sa Kim Na Shachikuchakumbhatatiparirambhasukhanubhavam।
Tava Charanam Sharanam Karavani Natamaravani Nivasi Shivam
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasuramardini Ramyakapardini Shailasute॥19॥
Tava Vimalendukulam Vadanendumalam Sakalam Nanu Kulayate
Kimu Puruhutapurindu Mukhi Sumukhibhirasau Vimukhikriyate।
Mama Tu Matam Shivanamadhane Bhavati Kripaya Kimuta Kriyate
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasuramardini Ramyakapardini Shailasute॥20॥
Ayi Mayi Dina Dayalutaya Kripayaiva Tvaya Bhavitavyamume
Ayi Jagato Janani Kripayasi Yathasi Tathanumitasirate।
Yaduchitamatra Bhavatyurarikurutadurutapamapakurute
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasuramardini Ramyakapardini Shailasute॥21॥
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Purity of Mind
Approach with a pure and focused mind, free from distractions.
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Understanding
Grasp the meaning of the verses to enhance the spiritual connection.
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Devotion
Recite with sincerity and devotion, invoking the presence of Goddess Durga.
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Concentration
Maintain concentration on the verses to absorb the divine energy.
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Respect
Approach the stotram with respect and reverence for the goddess.
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Regular Practice
Consistent recitation fosters a deeper spiritual connection.
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Intent
Have a clear intention in mind, whether seeking protection, strength, or divine blessings.
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Timing
Traditionally, recite during specific times like Navaratri for added significance.
