Mahishasuramardini Stotra
Mahishasuramardini Stotra is a hymn dedicated to Goddess Durga, who is also known as Mahishasuramardini, which means “the slayer of the buffalo demon.” This hymn describes the victory of Durga over the demon Mahishasura, who had become invincible through a boon from Lord Brahma.
Here is the Mahishasuramardini Stotra in English, along with its meaning:
Ayigiri Nandini Nanditha Medini
(O Goddess, who is the daughter of the mountain king)
Vishva Vinodini Nandanute
(You delight the whole world, and make everyone happy)
Girivara Vindhya Shirodhini Vasini
(You reside on the top of the mountains, and in the forests of Vindhya)
Vishnu Vilasini Jishnu Nuthe
(You are the playful companion of Lord Vishnu, and are praised by the victorious ones)
Bhagawathi Hey Sithi Kanda Kudumbini
(O Divine Mother, who is the beloved of Lord Shiva)
Bhoori Kudumbini Bhoori Kruthe
(You are the mother of all families, and are the one who creates abundance)
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini
(Victory, victory to you, O slayer of the demon Mahishasura)
Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe
(O beautiful-haired one, who is the daughter of the mountain king)
Shaila Suthe Pala Pala Ratha Gajendra
(O daughter of the mountain king, who rides on the chariot drawn by lions and elephants)
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini
(Victory, victory to you, O slayer of the demon Mahishasura)
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini
(Victory, victory to you, O slayer of the demon Mahishasura)
Suravaravarshi Ni Naradha Munivarya
(O rain of the gods, who is praised by sages like Narada and Munis)
Suvargal Niranthara Nuthhe
(You are worshipped by the heavenly beings, and are always praised)
Niranthara Nithya Nuthhe
(You are always worshipped, and are the eternal one)
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini
(Victory, victory to you, O slayer of the demon Mahishasura)
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini
(Victory, victory to you, O slayer of the demon Mahishasura)
Vishnu Vilasini Jishnu Nuthe
(You are the playful companion of Lord Vishnu, and are praised by the victorious ones)
Bhagawathi Hey Sithi Kanda Kudumbini
(O Divine Mother, who is the beloved of Lord Shiva)
Bhoori Kudumbini Bhoori Kruthe
(You are the mother of all families, and are the one who creates abundance)
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini
(Victory, victory to you, O slayer of the demon Mahishasura)
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini
(Victory, victory to you, O slayer of the demon Mahishasura)
Sarvamangala Maangalye Shive Sarvaartha Saadhike
(O Goddess, who is the source of all that is auspicious and who fulfills all the wishes of the devotees)
Sharanye Tryambake Gaur
Mahishasuramardini Stotra
Mahishasuramardini Stotra is a hymn dedicated to Goddess Durga, who is considered to be the embodiment of divine feminine energy and the ultimate source of power and strength. The stotra is believed to have been composed by the great sage Adi Shankaracharya and is recited by devotees during the festival of Navaratri.
Here is the complete Mahishasuramardini Stotra in English:
Ayigiri Nandini Nandhitha Medhini
Viswa Vinodhini Nandanuthe
Girivara Vindhya Shirodhi Nivasini
Vishnu Vilasini Jishnu Nuthe
Bhagawathi Hey Sithi Kanda Kudumbini
Bhoori Kudumbini Bhoori Kruthe
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardhini
Ramya Kapardhini Shaila Suthe
Suravara Varshini Durdharathashtitha
Surasamhara Dithitha Durdhara Dharshini
Duritha Dureeha Duraasha Bhayakari
Sarva Papa Hare Devi Mookthi Pradayini
Ayee Rana Durgathe Kshithi Thrivishtapitha
Nisthula Prabha Kadambha Vana Chintha
Kara Kala Bhairava Kalitha Kama
Kalanidhi Kavi Rakshaka Kama Nethra
Kamala Dala Vatha Peetha Nilaye
Kamakshi Karmukha Radhya Charuhasa
Nava Chakra Vasi Rudhra Shakthi Swaroopa
Pari Vrutha Sarva Vakthra Palini
Sathyayini Mithya Nayi
Nirvighni Ranthi Sarva Hare
Surasi Mukhi Rakshasa Santhathi
Bhayam Nivaranthi Tham
Thannoham Saranam Gatho Mama
Translation:
Oh Mother! Who is the daughter of the King of the Mountains! You are the one who brings happiness to the entire world, and the one who destroys the demon Mahishasura.
Oh Mother! Who resides on the peak of the Vindhyas and who is the beloved of Lord Vishnu! You are the one who dispels all fears and sorrows.
Oh Mother! Who is the head of the family of the one with the banner of a lion! You are the one who has many families and who has done many great deeds.
Victory, Victory to you, Oh Mother! Who is the destroyer of the demon Mahishasura and who wears beautiful hair locks.
Oh Mother! Who is the one who makes it rain on the Suravara mountain! You are the one who is difficult to approach and who has the power to destroy the demon Surasamhara.
Oh Mother! Who is the one who removes all obstacles, who is feared by those who cause fear and who removes all sins!
Oh Mother! Who is the one who is always victorious in battle! You are the one who resides on the earth, who has a radiant appearance and who is always thinking of the Kadamba forest.
Oh Mother! Who is the one who has control over the god of love and who is protected by Lord Bhairava! You are the one who is the treasure house of knowledge and the protector of poets.
Oh Mother! Who is the one who resides on the lotus flower! You