durgā chālīsā (1)

chālīsā < chālīs, 'veertig'...

1 I bow to You, O Goddess Durga, the bestower of happiness!
I bow to You, O Goddess Amba [moeder, mama], who Ends all miseries.

2 The radiance of your light is limitless, and all pervading,
and all the three realms are enlightened by Thee.

3 Your face is like the moon, and mouth very huge.
Your eyes shine with a red glow, and You have a Frightening frown.

4 O Mother, Your look is enchanting,
the very sight of which ensures welfare of the devout.

5 All the powers of the world repose in Thee.
And it is You who provide food and wealth for the world's survival.

6 Like the feeding Mother Annapurna, You nurture the whole universe.
And You are the one Who appears like the timeless Bala Sundari [young girl, sundari=beautiful].

7 At the time of dissolution, it is You, O Mother, who destroys everything,
You are the beloved Consort of Lord Shiva, Gauri [Parvati].

8 Lord Shiva and all yogis always chant your praise.
Brahma, Vishnu and all other Gods ever meditate on You.

9 You appear in the form of Goddess Saraswati too,
to grant wisdom to the sages, and thus ensure their Welfare.

10 O Mother Amba! It was You who appeared
in the form of Narsimha, sundering the pillar.

11 Thus You saved Prahlad and Hiranyakashyap
also went to Heaven as he was killed by your Hands.

12 In the form of Goddess Lakshmi, O Mother, you appear
in this world, and repose by the side of Shree Narayan.

13 Dwelling in the ocean of milk, O Goddess, with Lord Vishnu,
please fulfill my desires.

14 O Bhavani, the famous Goddess of Hingalaja is no one else but You Yourself.
Illimitable is your Glory, defying description.

15 You are yourself Matangi and Dhumavati Mata, it is You who appear
as Bhuvaneshwari and Bagalamukhi Devi to bestow happiness to all.

16 It is You who redeem the world, appearing in the form of
Shree Bhairavi, Tara Devi and Chhinnamasta Devi, and end its sorrows.

17 Reposing gracefully upon your vehicle, O Goddess Bhavani,
You are welcomed by the brave Langour [Hanuman].

18 When You appear in the form of Goddess Kali, with sword
in one hand and a cupel in the other, even Time flees in panic.

19 Beholding You, well armed, with a Trident in your hand,
the enemy's heart aches with the sting Of fear.

20 You also repose in the form of Devi at Nagarkot in Kangara.
Thus all the three realms shudder in the might of your glory.