Introduction:
Durga Chalisa is a devotional prayer to Goddess Durga, one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. The prayer consists of 40 verses (chalisa), which are sung or recited by devotees to seek blessings and protection from the goddess. In this article, we will discuss the significance and benefits of reciting Durga Chalisa.
The Significance of Durga Chalisa:
Durga Chalisa is believed to be a powerful prayer that can bring peace, prosperity, courage, victory over enemies, and happiness to the lives of those who recite it with devotion. The prayer is a tribute to the various qualities of Goddess Durga, who is considered the epitome of strength, power, and compassion.
The verses of Durga Chalisa describe the various forms and attributes of the goddess, including her beauty, wisdom, courage, and compassion. The prayer also highlights the various legends associated with the goddess, such as her victory over the demon Mahishasura and her role as the protector of the universe.
Benefits of Reciting Durga Chalisa:
The recitation of Durga Chalisa is said to have several benefits, both spiritual and material. Some of these benefits are:
Protection from Evil:
Goddess Durga is known as the protector of the universe, and her blessings are believed to shield devotees from all kinds of evil forces. Reciting Durga Chalisa with devotion is said to strengthen the protective shield around the individual and keep them safe from negative energies.
Removal of Obstacles:
The goddess is also known as the remover of obstacles, and reciting Durga Chalisa can help in overcoming hurdles and challenges in life. The prayer can help in removing any kind of blockage in one’s path and enable them to move forward with confidence.
Spiritual Growth:
Durga Chalisa is a powerful prayer that can help in spiritual growth and self-realization. Reciting the prayer with devotion can help in developing a deep connection with the goddess and experiencing a sense of inner peace and harmony.
Blessings of Goddess Durga:
By reciting Durga Chalisa, one can seek the blessings of the goddess and receive her divine grace. The blessings of Goddess Durga can bring prosperity, good health, and success in all endeavors.
Relief from Stress and Anxiety:
Durga Chalisa is also believed to be effective in relieving stress and anxiety. The prayer can help in calming the mind and promoting a sense of relaxation and tranquility.
How to Recite Durga Chalisa:
Reciting Durga Chalisa is a simple and straightforward process that can be done by anyone. Here are the steps to follow:
1) Find a quiet and peaceful place where you can sit and recite the prayer without any disturbance.
2) Light a diya or incense stick and offer some flowers to the goddess as a mark of respect and devotion.
3) Begin reciting the prayer with a clear and focused mind. You can chant the verses aloud or recite them silently.
4) After completing the recitation, offer some prasad or sweet to the goddess and distribute it among family and friends.
Conclusion:
Durga Chalisa is a powerful prayer that can bring blessings and protection to the lives of devotees. The prayer is an expression of devotion and gratitude to the goddess and a way to seek her divine grace. By reciting Durga Chalisa with devotion, one can experience inner peace, spiritual growth, and material prosperity.
श्री दुर्गा चालीसा
नमो नमो दुर्गे सुख करनी।
नमो नमो दुर्गे दुःख हरनी॥
निरंकार है ज्योति तुम्हारी।
तिहूं लोक फैली उजियारी॥
शशि ललाट मुख महाविशाला।
नेत्र लाल भृकुटि विकराला॥
रूप मातु को अधिक सुहावे।
दरश करत जन अति सुख पावे॥
तुम संसार शक्ति लै कीना।
पालन हेतु अन्न धन दीना॥
अन्नपूर्णा हुई जग पाला।
तुम ही आदि सुन्दरी बाला॥
प्रलयकाल सब नाशन हारी।
तुम गौरी शिवशंकर प्यारी॥
शिव योगी तुम्हरे गुण गावें।
ब्रह्मा विष्णु तुम्हें नित ध्यावें॥
रूप सरस्वती को तुम धारा।
दे सुबुद्धि ऋषि मुनिन उबारा॥
धरयो रूप नरसिंह को अम्बा।
परगट भई फाड़कर खम्बा॥
रक्षा करि प्रह्लाद बचायो।
हिरण्याक्ष को स्वर्ग पठायो॥
लक्ष्मी रूप धरो जग माहीं।
श्री नारायण अंग समाहीं॥
क्षीरसिन्धु में करत विलासा।
दयासिन्धु दीजै मन आसा॥
हिंगलाज में तुम्हीं भवानी।
महिमा अमित न जात बखानी॥
मातंगी अरु धूमावति माता।
भुवनेश्वरी बगला सुख दाता॥
श्री भैरव तारा जग तारिणी।
छिन्न भाल भव दुःख निवारिणी॥
केहरि वाहन सोह भवानी।
लांगुर वीर चलत अगवानी॥
कर में खप्पर खड्ग विराजै।
जाको देख काल डर भाजै॥
सोहै अस्त्र और त्रिशूला।
जाते उठत शत्रु हिय शूला॥
नगरकोट में तुम्हीं विराजत।
तिहुंलोक में डंका बाजत॥
शुंभ निशुंभ दानव तुम मारे।
रक्तबीज शंखन संहारे॥
महिषासुर नृप अति अभिमानी।
जेहि अघ भार मही अकुलानी॥
रूप कराल कालिका धारा।
सेन सहित तुम तिहि संहारा॥
परी गाढ़ संतन पर जब जब।
भई सहाय मातु तुम तब तब॥
अमरपुरी अरु बासव लोका।
तब महिमा सब रहें अशोका॥
ज्वाला में है ज्योति तुम्हारी।
तुम्हें सदा पूजें नर-नारी॥
प्रेम भक्ति से जो यश गावें।
दुःख दारिद्र निकट नहिं आवें॥
ध्यावे तुम्हें जो नर मन लाई।
जन्म-मरण ताकौ छुटि जाई॥
जोगी सुर मुनि कहत पुकारी।
योग न हो बिन शक्ति तुम्हारी॥
शंकर आचारज तप कीनो।
काम अरु क्रोध जीति सब लीनो॥
निशिदिन ध्यान धरो शंकर को।
काहु काल नहिं सुमिरो तुमको॥
शक्ति रूप का मरम न पायो।
शक्ति गई तब मन पछितायो॥
शरणागत हुई कीर्ति बखानी।
जय जय जय जगदम्ब भवानी॥
भई प्रसन्न आदि जगदम्बा।
दई शक्ति नहिं कीन विलम्बा॥
मोको मातु कष्ट अति घेरो।
तुम बिन कौन हरै दुःख मेरो॥
आशा तृष्णा निपट सतावें।
रिपू मुरख मौही डरपावे॥
शत्रु नाश कीजै महारानी।
सुमिरौं इकचित तुम्हें भवानी॥
करो कृपा हे मातु दयाला।
ऋद्धि-सिद्धि दै करहु निहाला।
जब लगि जिऊं दया फल पाऊं ।
तुम्हरो यश मैं सदा सुनाऊं ॥
दुर्गा चालीसा जो कोई गावै।
सब सुख भोग परमपद पावै॥
देवीदास शरण निज जानी।
करहु कृपा जगदम्ब भवानी॥
॥ इति श्री दुर्गा चालीसा सम्पूर्ण ॥
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