Ayi Giri-Nandini Nandita-Medini Vishva-Vinodini Nandi-Nute
Giri-Vara-Vindhya-Shirodhi-Nivaasini Vissnnu-Vilaasini Jissnnu-Nute |
Bhagavati He Shiti-Kannttha-Kuttumbini Bhuri-Kuttumbini Bhuri-Krte
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 1 ||
I offer my salutations to Goddess Durga who is the daughter of the King of the mountains. The earth is rejoicing at your appearance. You reside at the top of the Vindhya mountain and you are dear to Lord Vishnu and Nandi always keeps praising you. You are worshipped by King of Heaven, Lord Indra.
You are the Goddess who is the wife of the blue-necked Shiva. You have many families in the world and you have created many.
I sing the glory of the victorious win over the great demon Mahishasur, who appears Lustrous in braided hair and who is the daughter of the Mountains.
Sura-Vara-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 ||
You shower blessings and boons to the deities of the heaven, you slew demon Durdhara, you kill the asur called Durmukha, and you are rejoicing by the joy of it.
Mother you, Nourish the three Lokas or worlds, please Lord Shiva, Kill demons and removes sins from the world.
You took away the pride of all demons and killed the sons of the Demons, you are the daughter of the oceans.
I sing the glory of the victorious win over the great demon Mahishasur, who appears Lustrous in braided hair and who is the daughter of the Mountains.
Ayi Jagadmba Mad-Amba Kadamba Vana-Priya-Vaasini Haasa-Rate
Shikhari Shiro-Manni Tungga-Himalaya Shrngga-Nijaalaya Madhya-Gate |
Madhu-Madhure Madhu-Kaittabha-Gan.jini Kaittabha-Bhan.jini Raasa-Rate
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 3 ||
Meaning:
Mother! You are the mother of the universe, you reside in your favorite forests of Kadam blossoms.
The highest and the most precious place in the Himalayas is where you stay.
You are as sweet as honey and destroying the pride of Madhu and Kaitabh, the demons who were born from Lord Vishnu’s ears, all of it just like a play for you.
I sing the glory of the victorious win over the great demon Mahishasur, who appears Lustrous in braided hair and who is the daughter of the Mountains.
Ayi Shata-Khanndda Vikhannddita-Runndda Vitunnddita-Shunnda Gajdhipate
Ripu-Gaja-Ganndda Vidaaranna-Canndda Paraakrama-Shunndda Mrgadhipate |
Nija-Bhuja-Danndda Nipaatita-Khanndda Vipaatita-Munndda Bhattadhipate
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 4 ||
Mother! You have destroyed the elephant army of the demons and your lion has torn their heads. With your own hands, you have cut the heads of the demons Channda and Mundda.
I sing the glory of the victorious win over the great demon Mahishasur, who appears Lustrous in braided hair and who is the daughter of the Mountains.
Ayi Ranna-Durmada Shatru-Vadhodita Durdhara-Nirjara Shakti-Bhrte
Catura-Vicaara Dhuriinna-Mahaashiva Duuta-Krta Pramathadhipate |
Durita-Duriiha Duraashaya-Durmati Daanava-Duta Krtaanta-Mate
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 5 ||
Mother! You have destroyed the Demons who were appearing intoxicated with their spurt to destruction. You destroyed the Illminded Demons and sent Lord Siva as your messenger to reject the proposal of the messenger Demon Shumbhasur.
I sing the glory of the victorious win over the great demon Mahishasur, who appears Lustrous in braided hair and who is the daughter of the Mountains.
Ayi Sharannaagata Vairi-Vadhuvara Viiravarabhaya Daaya-Kare
Tri-Bhuvana-Mastaka Shula-Virodhi Shirodhikrtamala Shula-Kare |
Dumi-Dumi-Taamara Dhundubhi-Naadam-Aho-Mukhariikrta Dingma-Kare
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 6 ||
Mother! You provide courage by protecting them whose wives pray to you.
Your Trident penetrates the heads of the enemies of the three worlds.
The beautiful sounds of Dundubhi fill the world in all directions heralding your victory.
I sing the glory of the victorious win over the great demon Mahishasur, who appears Lustrous in braided hair and who is the daughter of the Mountains.
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 ||
Mother, your roar disintegrates the Demons, you slew the Mahasur Dhumravilochana and he disintegrated like several smoky particles. You destroyed Rakhtabija by drying up all his blood because he could reproduce hundreds of his replica through drops of his blood on the battlefield.
The visual splendour of your victory on the great demons Shumbha and Nishumbha, please he spirits and spook-servants of Lord Shiva.
I sing the glory of the victorious win over the great demon Mahishasur, who appears Lustrous in braided hair and who is the daughter of the Mountains.
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 ||
Mother! Your beautiful bangles dance on your arms with each dancing movement of your golden bow. Your arrows sheathed with the blood of the Demons kill them mercilessly in spite of their great hauling and horrifying screams. The demons are killed in spite of all their different futile drama on the battlefield.
I sing the glory of the victorious win over the great demon Mahishasur, who appears Lustrous in braided hair and who is the daughter of the Mountains.
Sura-Lalanaa Tatatheyi Tatheyi Krta-Abhinayodara 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 ||
Mother! The heaven and earth rejoice at your victory and dancers of heaven and the singers and instrument players start dancing and playing musical instruments like mridanga and The sound of winning Dundubhi fills all directions.
I sing the glory of the victorious win over the great demon Mahishasur, who appears Lustrous in braided hair and who is the daughter of the Mountains.
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 ||
I summon you Mother, you are one whose victory is celebrated all across the heaven and all demigods are busy reciting your prayers. The beautiful sound of your bangles please Lord Shiva and the male and female dancers of heaven start dancing to celebrate the joyous occasion.
I sing the glory of the victorious win over the great demon Mahishasur, who appears Lustrous in braided hair and who is the daughter of the Mountains.
Ayi Sumanah-Sumanah-Sumanah Sumanah-Sumanohara-Kaanti-Yute
Shrita-Rajanii Rajanii-Rajanii Rajanii-Rajanii Kara-Vaktra-Vrte |
Sunayana-Vi-Bhramara Bhramara-Bhramara Bhramara-Bhramaradhipate
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 11 ||
Mother! You are the one who shows the balance of a beautiful mind and body. The beautiful moon-lit night gets ashamed by your charm. Your eyes are black like the bees.
I sing the glory of the victorious win over the great demon Mahishasur, who appears Lustrous in braided hair and who is the daughter of the Mountains.
Sahita-Mahaahava Mallama-Tallika Malli-Tarallaka Malla-Rate
Viracita-Vallika Pallika-Mallika Jhillika-Bhillika Varga-Vrte |
Shita-Krta-Phulla Samullasitarunna Tallaja-Pallava Sal-Lalite
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 12 ||
Mother! The Goddesses who fight with you are like tender jasmine and have beautiful smiles on their faces as they slay demons with you. Their face appears glittery like the siring sun and they are your companions in battle.
I sing the glory of the victorious win over the great demon Mahishasur, who appears Lustrous in braided hair and who is the daughter of the Mountains.
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 ||
Mother! Your face is like a constant source of intoxicating splendor. You are the princess and the Goddess who provide all beauty, power, and happiness and also all riches and treasures of gold and jewels.
You are the female form of the demigod who provides worldly attractions and infatuations to the women.
I sing the glory of the victorious win over the great demon Mahishasur, who appears Lustrous in braided hair and who is the daughter of the Mountains.
Kamala-Dalamala Komala-Kaanti Kalaa-Kalitamala 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 ||
Mother! You are the one on whose beautiful forehead lotus is painted. All kinds of artistic skills originate from you. When you move, it seems like the swans are moving in the lake. Your hair is decorated with precious ornaments and appears like precious blue lotus covered by bees.
I sing the glory of the victorious win over the great demon Mahishasur, who appears Lustrous in braided hair and who is the daughter of the Mountains.
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 ||
Mother! Your voice is so sweet that melodies of flute and sound of cuckoo birds appear nothing.
You stay with and play with your companion women who roam together humming tunes that steals hearts and brings good luck.
I sing the glory of the victorious win over the great demon Mahishasur, who appears Lustrous in braided hair and who is the daughter of the Mountains.
Kattitatta-Piita Dukuula-Vicitra Mayukha-Tiraskrta Candra-Ruce
Prannata-Suraasura Mouli-Manni-Sphura d-Amshula-Sannakha Candra-Ruce
Jita-Kanakacala Mouli-Madorjita Nirbhara-Kun.jara Kumbha-Kuce
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 16 ||
Mother! The beautiful colored silk on your waist shine to be a shame to the moon. The radiance at your toes are so powerful that they destroy the pride of the greatest boastful demons. You slay all the boats and appear to be a unison of strength and nourishment with your pitcher shaped blooms.
I sing the glory of the victorious win over the great demon Mahishasur, who appears Lustrous in braided hair and who is the daughter of the Mountains.
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 ||
Mother! The demons fought you with many arms and your devoted worshipped you with thousands of hands. Your son was provoked for war by the demon Tarakasur. The Businessman Suratha pleased you for worldly pleasures and Samadhi the sage pleased you for eternal knowledge and you blessed both of them.
I sing the glory of the victorious win over the great demon Mahishasur, who appears Lustrous in braided hair and who is the daughter of the Mountains.
Kanaka-Lasat-Kala-Sindhu-Jalair-Anussin.cati Te-Gunna-Rangga-Bhuvam
Bhajati Sa Kim Na Shacii-Kuca-Kumbha-Tattii-Parirambha-Sukhanubhavam |
Tava Carannam Sharannam Kara-Vaanni Nata-Amara-Vaanni Nivaasi Shivam
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 19 ||
Mother your devotees are overwhelmed by your compassionate heart and the best qualities you have in the whole universe. I worship you to please the Goddess of Knowledge and speech, please let me reside at your feet.
I sing the glory of the victorious win over the great demon Mahishasur, who appears Lustrous in braided hair and who is the daughter of the Mountains.
Tava Vimalendu-Kulam Vadanendu-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 ||
Mother! Your beautiful moonlike face is best in the Universe. Your beautiful face frames me forget the attraction of the alluring Apsaras of the Heaven. You are the only one whose moon face destroyes sins and provides the precious treasure of Lord Shiva’s name.
I sing the glory of the victorious win over the great demon Mahishasur, who appears Lustrous in braided hair and who is the daughter of the Mountains.
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-Taapam-Apaakurute
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 21 |
Mother! Please shower your compassion and blessings on this miserable devotee. Kindly take whatever action is required to bless me as I am in great distress in this world.
I sing the glory of the victorious win over the great demon Mahishasur, who appears Lustrous in braided hair and who is the daughter of the Mountains.
Significance:
The Mahisasur Mardini Strotram lyrics or the Aigiri Nandini Lyrics are usually the ways to please Mother Channdi who is the greatest of all Gods and Goddesses. She is the energy of Lord Shiva and all the deities who had fought with her in the battle, as mentioned in the Aigiri Nandini Lyrics are none bust the reflections of her employed in different actions at the same time in the battlefield.
The meaning of Aigiri Nandini Lyrics or Mahisasur Mardini strotram lyrics makes the use of the different victorious battles explained in The Shri Shri Saptasati Channdi. The meaning of the lyrics of this Mahisasur Mardini Strotram evokes strength in the minds of the devotee on listening or reciting it. The Verses of the Aigiri Nandini lyrics give the devotees courage by the mere thought of the different battles of Maa Chandi in the Strotram.
