Durga Saptashati Chapter 11: The Gods’ Hymn of Praise and the Goddess’s Boons

The Durga Saptashati, also known as the Devi Mahatmya and the Chandi Path, is a sacred Hindu text of 700 verses in 13 chapters that celebrates the glory of Goddess Durga. The eleventh chapter contains the gods’ hymn of praise to the Goddess and the boons she grants them.

Ekadasho'dhyaya (॥ एकादशोऽध्यायः ॥)

Dhyanam (॥ ध्यानम् ॥)

ॐ बालरविद्युतिमिन्दुकिरीटां तुङ्गकुचां नयनत्रययुक्ताम्।
स्मेरमुखीं वरदाङ्कुशपाशाभीतिकरां प्रभजे भुवनेशीम्॥

Om Balaravi-Dyutim Indukiritam Tungakucham Nayanatraya-Yuktam |
Smeramukhim Varadankusha-Pashabhiti-Karam Prabhaje Bhuvaneshim ||

Meaning: I meditate on Goddess Bhuvaneshvari, who has three eyes, shines like the rising sun, wears the moon as her crown and has a beautiful face. In her hands she shows the boon-giving gesture and holds a goad and a noose, and she removes the fear of her devotees.

Verses

Rishir Uvacha

Verse 1

"ॐ" ऋषिरुवाच॥1॥

"Om" Rishiruvacha || 1 ||

Meaning: The sage says:

Verse 2

देव्या हते तत्र महासुरेन्द्रे
सेन्द्राः सुरा वह्निपुरोगमास्ताम्।
कात्यायनीं तुष्टुवुरिष्टलाभाद्*
विकाशिवक्त्राब्जविकाशिताशाः॥2॥*

Devya Hate Tatra Mahasurendre
Sendrah Sura Vahni-Purogamas Tam |
Katyayanim Tushtuvur Ishtalabhad
Vikashi-Vaktrabja-Vikashitashah || 2 ||

Meaning: When the Goddess had slain that great king of the asuras, Indra and all the gods were overjoyed. Their wishes were fulfilled, and their faces blossomed like lotuses. They praised Goddess Katyayani.

Verse 3

देवि प्रपन्नार्तिहरे प्रसीद
प्रसीद मातर्जगतोऽखिलस्य।
प्रसीद विश्वेश्वरि पाहि विश्वं
त्वमीश्वरी देवि चराचरस्य॥3॥

Devi Prapannarti-Hare Prasida
Prasida Matar Jagato'khilasya |
Prasida Vishveshvari Pahi Vishvam
Tvamishvari Devi Characharasya || 3 ||

Meaning: O Goddess, Mother who removes the sorrow of those who come to you for refuge, be pleased with us! O Mother of the whole world and ruler of the universe, be gracious to us and protect this whole world. All that moves and all that does not move is subject to your power alone.

Verse 4

आधारभूता जगतस्त्वमेका
महीस्वरूपेण यतः स्थितासि।
अपां स्वरूपस्थितया त्वयैत-
दाप्यायते कृत्स्नमलङ्घ्यवीर्ये॥4॥

Adharabhuta Jagatas Tvam Eka
Mahi-Svarupena Yatah Sthitasi |
Apam Svarupa-Sthitaya Tvayaita-
Dapyayate Kritsnam Alanghya-Virye || 4 ||

Meaning: O Goddess! You alone are the support of this world, and you abide in the form of the earth. In the form of water too, it is you who give life and strength to the whole world. No one can surpass your power.

Verse 5

त्वं वैष्णवी शक्तिरनन्तवीर्या
विश्वस्य बीजं परमासि माया।
सम्मोहितं देवि समस्तमेतत्
त्वं वै प्रसन्ना भुवि मुक्तिहेतुः॥5॥

Tvam Vaishnavi Shaktir Ananta-Virya
Vishvasya Bijam Paramasi Maya |
Sammohitam Devi Samastametat
Tvam Vai Prasanna Bhuvi Muktihetuh || 5 ||

Meaning: O Goddess! You are the Vaishnavi Shakti of infinite power and the root power of the whole universe. By your maya this whole world remains in delusion. When you are pleased, human beings find the path to liberation.

Verse 6

विद्याः समस्तास्तव देवि भेदाः
स्त्रियः समस्ताः सकला जगत्सु।
त्वयैकया पूरितमम्बयैतत्
का ते स्तुतिः स्तव्यपरा परोक्तिः॥6॥

Vidyah Samastastava Devi Bhedah
Striyah Samastah Sakala Jagatsu |
Tvayaikaya Puritam Ambayaitat
Ka Te Stutih Stavyapara Paroktih || 6 ||

Meaning: O Mother! All the branches of knowledge in the world are your different powers, and all the women of the world are forms of your power. The whole world is filled with your power alone. Therefore it is not possible to praise you fully.

Verse 7

सर्वभूता यदा देवी स्वर्गमुक्ति*प्रदायिनी।
त्वं स्तुता स्तुतये का वा भवन्तु परमोक्तयः॥7॥

Sarvabhuta Yada Devi Svarga-Mukti-Pradayini |
Tvam Stuta Stutaye Ka Va Bhavantu Paramoktayah || 7 ||

Meaning: O Goddess! You abide in all beings and grant heaven and liberation. What grand and beautiful words could be enough to praise such a Goddess?

Verse 8

सर्वस्य बुद्धिरूपेण जनस्य हृदि संस्थिते।
स्वर्गापवर्गदे देवि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते॥8॥

Sarvasya Buddhirupena Janasya Hridi Samsthite |
Svargapavargade Devi Narayani Namo'stu Te || 8 ||

Meaning: O Goddess Narayani! You abide as intelligence in the hearts of all people. You grant heaven and liberation. Salutations to you again and again.

Verse 9

कलाकाष्ठादिरूपेण परिणामप्रदायिनि।
विश्वस्योपरतौ शक्ते नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते॥9॥

Kala-Kashthadi-Rupena Parinama-Pradayini |
Vishvasyoparatau Shakte Narayani Namo'stu Te || 9 ||

Meaning: O Goddess Narayani! Through the small and large measures of time, you are the cause of all the changes that take place in the world. At the end of the world too, it is your power that is at work. Salutations to you.

Verse 10

सर्वमङ्गलमङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके।*
शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते॥10॥

Sarva-Mangala-Mangalye Shive Sarvartha-Sadhike |
Sharanye Tryambake Gauri Narayani Namo'stu Te || 10 ||

Meaning: O Narayani! You are the most auspicious of all auspicious things. You bring well-being, fulfil all desires and give refuge. O three-eyed Gauri, salutations to you.

Verse 11

सृष्टिस्थितिविनाशानां शक्तिभूते सनातनि।
गुणाश्रये गुणमये नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते॥11॥

Srishti-Sthiti-Vinashanam Shaktibhute Sanatani |
Gunashraye Gunamaye Narayani Namo'stu Te || 11 ||

Meaning: O eternal Goddess! You are the power of the creation, preservation and destruction of the universe. You are the support of the three gunas and are endowed with them. O Narayani, salutations to you.

Verse 12

शरणागतदीनार्तपरित्राणपरायणे।
सर्वस्यार्तिहरे देवि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते॥12॥

Sharanagata-Dinarta-Paritrana-Parayane |
Sarvasyarti-Hare Devi Narayani Namo'stu Te || 12 ||

Meaning: O Goddess! Salutations to Narayani, who is always ready to protect the afflicted and those who come to her for refuge. You remove the sorrows of all.

Verse 13

हंसयुक्तविमानस्थे ब्रह्माणीरूपधारिणि।
कौशाम्भःक्षरिके देवि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते॥13॥

Hamsa-Yukta-Vimanasthe Brahmani-Rupa-Dharini |
Kaushambhah-Ksharike Devi Narayani Namo'stu Te || 13 ||

Meaning: O Goddess, seated in the aerial chariot drawn by swans and taking the form of Brahmani — salutations to you. By your power you destroy the demons.

Verse 14

त्रिशूलचन्द्राहिधरे महावृषभवाहिनि।
माहेश्वरीस्वरूपेण नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते॥14॥

Trishula-Chandrahi-Dhare Mahavrishabha-Vahini |
Maheshvari-Svarupena Narayani Namo'stu Te || 14 ||

Meaning: O Goddess, abiding in the form of Maheshvari, who bears the trident, the moon and the serpent and rides the great bull — salutations to you.

Verse 15

मयूरकुक्कुटवृते महाशक्तिधरेऽनघे।
कौमारीरूपसंस्थाने नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते॥15॥

Mayura-Kukkuta-Vrite Mahashakti-Dhare'naghe |
Kaumari-Rupa-Samsthane Narayani Namo'stu Te || 15 ||

Meaning: O pure Goddess, Narayani abiding in the form of Kaumari, surrounded by the peacock and the rooster and bearing the great spear (shakti) — salutations to you.

Verse 16

शङ्खचक्रगदाशार्ङ्गगृहीतपरमायुधे।
प्रसीद वैष्णवीरूपे नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते॥16॥

Shankha-Chakra-Gada-Sharnga-Grihita-Paramayudhe |
Prasida Vaishnavi-Rupe Narayani Namo'stu Te || 16 ||

Meaning: O Goddess, Vaishnavi Shakti, who bears the great weapons — the conch, discus, mace and Sharnga bow — be pleased with us. Salutations to you.

Verse 17

गृहीतोग्रमहाचक्रे दंष्ट्रोद्धृतवसुन्धरे।
वराहरूपिणि शिवे नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते॥17॥

Grihitogra-Mahachakre Damshtroddhrita-Vasundhare |
Varaharupini Shive Narayani Namo'stu Te || 17 ||

Meaning: O Goddess in the form of the Boar (Varaha), who bears the terrible great discus and raised the earth with your tusks — salutations to you.

Verse 18

नृसिंहरूपेणोग्रेण हन्तुं दैत्यान् कृतोद्यमे।
त्रैलोक्यत्राणसहिते नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते॥18॥

Nrisimha-Rupenogrena Hantum Daityan Kritodyame |
Trailokya-Trana-Sahite Narayani Namo'stu Te || 18 ||

Meaning: O Goddess Narayani, ever ready in the terrible form of Nrisimha to destroy the demons, and protector of the three worlds — salutations to you.

Verse 19

किरीटिनि महावज्रे सहस्रनयनोज्ज्वले।
वृत्रप्राणहरे चैन्द्रि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते॥19॥

Kiritini Mahavajre Sahasra-Nayanojjvale |
Vritra-Prana-Hare Chaindri Narayani Namo'stu Te || 19 ||

Meaning: O Indrani! Goddess who wears the crown, bears the great thunderbolt and shines with the radiance of a thousand eyes, and who took the life of Vritrasura — salutations to you.

Verse 20

शिवदूतीस्वरूपेण हतदैत्यमहाबले।
घोररूपे महारावे नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते॥20॥

Shivaduti-Svarupena Hata-Daitya-Mahabale |
Ghorarupe Maharave Narayani Namo'stu Te || 20 ||

Meaning: O Goddess Narayani, who as Shivaduti destroyed the mighty demons, of terrible form and terrible roar — salutations to you.

Verse 21

दंष्ट्राकरालवदने शिरोमालाविभूषणे।
चामुण्डे मुण्डमथने नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते॥21॥

Damshtra-Karala-Vadane Shiromala-Vibhushane |
Chamunde Mundamathane Narayani Namo'stu Te || 21 ||

Meaning: O Chamunda! Your fearsome mouth is filled with tusks, and you wear a garland of heads. O Goddess who slew Munda — salutations to you.

Verse 22

लक्ष्मि लज्जे महाविद्ये श्रद्धे पुष्टिस्वधे ध्रुवे।*
महारात्रि महाऽविद्ये नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते॥22॥**

Lakshmi Lajje Mahavidye Shraddhe Pushtisvadhe Dhruve |
Maharatri Maha'vidye Narayani Namo'stu Te || 22 ||

Meaning: O Goddess! You abide as Lakshmi, modesty, great knowledge, faith, nourishment, Svadha and the steadfast power (dhruva). You are also the form of Maharatri and of great knowledge. O Narayani, salutations to you.

Verse 23

मेधे सरस्वति वरे भूति बाभ्रवि तामसि।
नियते त्वं प्रसीदेशे नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते॥23॥*

Medhe Sarasvati Vare Bhuti Babhravi Tamasi |
Niyate Tvam Prasideshe Narayani Namo'stu Te || 23 ||

Meaning: O Goddess! You abide as Medha (intelligence), Saraswati (knowledge), the highest power, prosperity and other powers. You are the one who upholds the laws of the world. O Narayani, be pleased with us.

Verse 24

सर्वस्वरूपे सर्वेशे सर्वशक्तिसमन्विते।
भयेभ्यस्त्राहि नो देवि दुर्गे देवि नमोऽस्तु ते॥24॥

Sarvasvarupe Sarveshe Sarva-Shakti-Samanvite |
Bhayebhyas Trahi No Devi Durge Devi Namo'stu Te || 24 ||

Meaning: O Goddess Durga! You are present in all forms, you are the ruler of all, and you are endowed with every power. Save us from every kind of fear. Salutations to you.

Verse 25

एतत्ते वदनं सौम्यं लोचनत्रयभूषितम्।
पातु नः सर्वभीतिभ्यः कात्यायनि नमोऽस्तु ते॥25॥

Etatte Vadanam Saumyam Lochanatraya-Bhushitam |
Patu Nah Sarva-Bhitibhyah Katyayani Namo'stu Te || 25 ||

Meaning: O Katyayani! May the remembrance of your calm and beautiful face, adorned with three eyes, save us from every kind of fear. Salutations to you.

Verse 26

ज्वालाकरालमत्युग्रमशेषासुरसूदनम्।
त्रिशूलं पातु नो भीतेर्भद्रकालि नमोऽस्तु ते॥26॥

Jvala-Karalam Atyugram Asheshasura-Sudanam |
Trishulam Patu No Bhiter Bhadrakali Namo'stu Te || 26 ||

Meaning: O Bhadrakali! Your terrible trident, like tongues of fire, destroys all the demons. May that trident save us from every kind of fear. Salutations to you.

Verse 27

हिनस्ति दैत्यतेजांसि स्वनेनापूर्य या जगत्।
सा घण्टा पातु नो देवि पापेभ्योऽनः सुतानिव॥27॥

Hinasti Daitya-Tejamsi Svanenapurya Ya Jagat |
Sa Ghanta Patu No Devi Papebhyo'nah Sutaniva || 27 ||

Meaning: O Goddess! The sound of your bell spreads through the whole world and destroys the strength of the demons. May that bell protect us from sin, just as a mother protects her children.

Verse 28

असुरासृग्वसापङ्कचर्चितस्ते करोज्ज्वलः।
शुभाय खड्गो भवतु चण्डिके त्वां नता वयम्॥28॥

Asura-Srig-Vasa-Panka-Charchitas Te Karojjvalah |
Shubhaya Khadgo Bhavatu Chandike Tvam Nata Vayam || 28 ||

Meaning: O Chandika! May your gleaming sword, smeared with the blood and fat of the demons, be auspicious and beneficial for us. We bow to you.

Verse 29

रोगानशेषानपहंसि तुष्टा
रुष्टा तु कामान् सकलानभीष्टान्।*
त्वामाश्रितानां न विपन्नराणां
त्वामाश्रिता ह्याश्रयतां प्रयान्ति॥29॥

Rogan Asheshan Apahamsi Tushta
Rushta Tu Kaman Sakalan Abhishtan |
Tvam Ashritanam Na Vipannaranam
Tvamashrita Hyashrayatam Prayanti || 29 ||

Meaning: O Goddess! When pleased, you remove all diseases, and when displeased, you can hold back all of a person’s desires. No misfortune ever comes to those who take refuge in you. Those who take refuge in you ultimately attain true shelter.

Verse 30

एतत्कृतं यत्कदनं त्वयाद्य
धर्मद्विषां देवि महासुराणाम्।
रूपैरनेकैर्बहुधाऽऽत्ममूर्तिं
कृत्वाम्बिके तत्प्रकरोति कान्या॥30॥

Etatkritam Yatkadanam Tvayadya
Dharma-Dvisham Devi Mahasuranam |
Rupair Anekair Bahudha''tma-Murtim
Kritvambike Tatprakaroti Kanya || 30 ||

Meaning: O Goddess Ambika! The destruction of the great demons who hated dharma, which you have accomplished today, was possible only because you took on your many powers and forms. Who besides you could do this?

Verse 31

विद्यासु शास्त्रेषु विवेकदीपे-
ष्वाद्येषु वाक्येषु च का त्वदन्या।
ममत्वगर्तेऽतिमहान्धकारे
विभ्रामयत्येतदतीव विश्वम्॥31॥

Vidyasu Shastreshu Vivekadipe-
Shvadyeshu Vakyeshu Cha Ka Tvadanya |
Mamatva-Garte'timahandhakare
Vibhramayaty Etad Ativa Vishvam || 31 ||

Meaning: O Goddess! In the excellent words that give knowledge, scripture and discernment, what power is there other than you? And the power that makes the world wander in the deep darkness of the delusion of ‘this is mine’ is also yours.

Verse 32

रक्षांसि यत्रोग्रविषाश्च नागा
यत्रारयो दस्युबलानि यत्र।
दावानलो यत्र तथाब्धिमध्ये
तत्र स्थिता त्वं परिपासि विश्वम्॥32॥

Rakshamsi Yatrogravishash Cha Naga
Yatrarayo Dasyubalani Yatra |
Davanalo Yatra Tathabdhi-Madhye
Tatra Sthita Tvam Paripasi Vishvam || 32 ||

Meaning: Wherever there are rakshasas, venomous serpents, enemies, bands of robbers, terrible forest fires or the dangers of the ocean, there too you are present, protecting the world.

Verse 33

विश्वेश्वरि त्वं परिपासि विश्वं
विश्वात्मिका धारयसीति विश्वम्।
विश्वेशवन्द्या भवती भवन्ति
विश्वाश्रया ये त्वयि भक्तिनम्राः॥33॥

Vishveshvari Tvam Paripasi Vishvam
Vishvatmika Dharayasiti Vishvam |
Vishvesha-Vandya Bhavati Bhavanti
Vishvashraya Ye Tvayi Bhaktinamrah || 33 ||

Meaning: O Vishveshvari! You protect the whole world and, as the universe itself, you uphold this world. Those who bow before you with faith become worthy of everyone’s reverence and are kept safe under your shelter.

Verse 34

देवि प्रसीद परिपालय नोऽरिभीते-
र्नित्यं यथासुरवधादधुनैव सद्यः।
पापानि सर्वजगतां प्रशमं नयाशु*
उत्पातपाकजनितांश्च महोपसर्गान्॥34॥

Devi Prasida Paripalaya No'ribhite-
Rnityam Yathasura-Vadhad Adhunaiva Sadyah |
Papani Sarvajagatam Prashamam Nayashu
Utpata-Paka-Janitamsh Cha Mahopasargan || 34 ||

Meaning: O Goddess! Just as you have now protected us by slaying the demons, so always save us from the fear of enemies. Quickly calm the sins of the whole world and the great crises and calamities that arise from those sins.

Verse 35

प्रणतानां प्रसीद त्वं देवि विश्वार्तिहारिणि।
त्रैलोक्यवासिनामीड्ये लोकानां वरदा भव॥35॥

Pranatanam Prasida Tvam Devi Vishvarti-Harini |
Trailokya-Vasinam Idye Lokanam Varada Bhava || 35 ||

Meaning: O Goddess, Mother who removes all the sorrows of the world, be pleased with those who have come to you for refuge. O Goddess worshipped in the three worlds, grant boons to all the worlds.

Devyuvacha

Verse 36

देव्युवाच॥36॥

Devyuvacha || 36 ||

Meaning: The Goddess said:

Verse 37

वरदाहं सुरगणा वरं यन्मनसेच्छथ।
तं वृणुध्वं प्रयच्छामि जगतामुपकारकम्॥37॥

Varadaham Suragana Varam Yan Manasechchhatha |
Tam Vrinudhvam Prayachchhami Jagatam Upakarakam || 37 ||

Meaning: O gods! I am the giver of boons. Ask for whatever boon you desire in your hearts. I will grant a boon that brings well-being to the whole world.

Deva Uchuh

Verse 38

देवा ऊचुः॥38॥

Deva Uchuh || 38 ||

Meaning: The gods said:

Verse 39

सर्वाबाधाप्रशमनं त्रैलोक्यस्याखिलेश्वरि।
एवमेव त्वया कार्यमस्मद्वैरिविनाशनम्॥39॥

Sarva-Badha-Prashamanam Trailokyasyakhileshvari |
Evameva Tvaya Karyam Asmad-Vairi-Vinashanam || 39 ||

Meaning: O ruler of the three worlds! May all the dangers and troubles of the three worlds be calmed. And may our enemies continue to be destroyed in the same way. This is the boon we ask.

Devyuvacha

Verse 40

देव्युवाच॥40॥

Devyuvacha || 40 ||

Meaning: The Goddess said:

Verse 41

वैवस्वतेऽन्तरे प्राप्ते अष्टाविंशतिमे युगे।
शुम्भो निशुम्भश्चैवान्यावुत्पत्स्येते महासुरौ॥41॥

Vaivasvate'ntare Prapte Ashtavimshatime Yuge |
Shumbho Nishumbhash Chaivanyav Utpatsyete Mahasurau || 41 ||

Meaning: In the twenty-eighth yuga of the Vaivasvata manvantara, two great asuras named Shumbha and Nishumbha will be born.

Verse 42

नन्दगोपगृहे जाता यशोदागर्भसम्भवा।*
ततस्तौ नाशयिष्यामि विन्ध्याचलनिवासिनी॥42॥

Nandagopa-Grihe Jata Yashoda-Garbha-Sambhava |
Tatastau Nashayishyami Vindhyachala-Nivasini || 42 ||

Meaning: Then I shall be born from the womb of Yashoda, in the house of Nanda the cowherd, and, dwelling in the Vindhya mountains, I shall destroy those two asuras.

Verse 43

पुनरप्यतिरौद्रेण रूपेण पृथिवीतले।
अवतीर्य हनिष्यामि वैप्रचित्तांस्तु दानवान्॥43॥

Punar Apy Atiraudrena Rupena Prithivitale |
Avatirya Hanishyami Vaiprachittams Tu Danavan || 43 ||

Meaning: After that, I shall take a very terrible form and incarnate on earth, and I shall destroy the danavas known as the Vaiprachittas.

Verse 44

भक्षयन्त्याश्च तानुग्रान् वैप्रचित्तान्महासुरान्।
रक्ता दन्ता भविष्यन्ति दाडिमीकुसुमोपमाः॥44॥

Bhakshayantyash Cha Tanugran Vaiprachittan Mahasuran |
Rakta Danta Bhavishyanti Dadimi-Kusumopamah || 44 ||

Meaning: When I devour those terrible Vaiprachitta asuras, my teeth will become red like pomegranate flowers.

Verse 45

ततो मां देवताः स्वर्गे मर्त्यलोके च मानवाः।
स्तुवन्तो व्याहरिष्यन्ति सततं रक्तदन्तिकाम्॥45॥

Tato Mam Devatah Svarge Martyaloke Cha Manavah |
Stuvanto Vyaharishyanti Satatam Raktadantikam || 45 ||

Meaning: Then the gods in heaven and the people on earth will praise me and call me by the name ‘Raktadantika’ (the Red-toothed One).

Verse 46

भूयश्च शतवार्षिक्यामनावृष्ट्यामनम्भसि।
मुनिभिः संस्तुता भूमौ सम्भविष्याम्ययोनिजा॥46॥

Bhuyashcha Shatavarshikyam Anavrishtyam Anambhasi |
Munibhih Samstuta Bhumau Sambhavishyamy Ayonija || 46 ||

Meaning: Again, when there is no rain for a hundred years and the earth is without water, then, praised by the sages, I shall appear on earth of my own accord, without being born from any womb.

Verse 47

ततः शतेन नेत्राणां निरीक्षिष्यामि यन्मुनीन्।
कीर्तयिष्यन्ति मनुजाः शताक्षीमिति मां ततः॥47॥

Tatah Shatena Netranam Nirikshishyami Yanmunin |
Kirtayishyanti Manujah Shatakshim Iti Mam Tatah || 47 ||

Meaning: Then I shall look upon those sages and the earth with my hundred eyes. At that time people will call me by the name ‘Shatakshi’ (the Hundred-eyed One).

Verse 48

ततोऽहमखिलं लोकमात्मदेहसमुद्भवैः।
भरिष्यामि सुराः शाकैरावृष्टेः प्राणधारकैः॥48॥

Tato'ham Akhilam Lokam Atma-Deha-Samudbhavaih |
Bharishyami Surah Shakair Avrishteh Prana-Dharakaih || 48 ||

Meaning: O gods! Then I shall fill the whole world with the various vegetables and greens born from my own body, which will help sustain the life of living beings while there is no rain.

Verse 49

शाकम्भरीति विख्यातिं तदा यास्याम्यहं भुवि।
तत्रैव च वधिष्यामि दुर्गमाख्यं महासुरम्॥49॥

Shakambhariti Vikhyatim Tada Yasyamyaham Bhuvi |
Tatraiva Cha Vadhishyami Durgamakhyam Mahasuram || 49 ||

Meaning: At that time my name will become famous on earth as ‘Shakambhari’. There, too, I shall slay the great asura named Durgama.

Verse 50

दुर्गा देवीति विख्यातं तन्मे नाम भविष्यति।
पुनश्चाहं यदा भीमं रूपं कृत्वा हिमाचले॥50॥

Durga Deviti Vikhyatam Tanme Nama Bhavishyati |
Punashchaham Yada Bhimam Rupam Kritva Himachale || 50 ||

Meaning: Because I slay that asura, my name will become famous as ‘Durga Devi’. Again, when I take a terrible form in the Himalaya —

Verse 51

रक्षांसि भक्षयिष्यामि मुनीनां त्राणकारणात्।*
तदा मां मुनयः सर्वे स्तोष्यन्त्यानम्रमूर्तयः॥51॥

Rakshamsi Bhakshayishyami Muninam Tranakaranat |
Tada Mam Munayah Sarve Stoshyanty Anamra-Murtayah || 51 ||

Meaning: — then I shall destroy the rakshasas to protect the sages. At that time all the sages will bow with faith and praise me.

Verse 52

भीमा देवीति विख्यातं तन्मे नाम भविष्यति।
यदारुणाख्यस्त्रैलोक्ये महाबाधां करिष्यति॥52॥

Bhima Deviti Vikhyatam Tanme Nama Bhavishyati |
Yadarunakhyas Trailokye Mahabadham Karishyati || 52 ||

Meaning: Then my name will become famous as ‘Bhima Devi’. When the asura named Aruna creates great trouble for the three worlds —

Verse 53

तदाहं भ्रामरं रूपं कृत्वाऽसङ्ख्येयषट्पदम्।
त्रैलोक्यस्य हितार्थाय वधिष्यामि महासुरम्॥53॥

Tadaham Bhramaram Rupam Kritva'sankhyeya-Shatpadam |
Trailokyasya Hitarthaya Vadhishyami Mahasuram || 53 ||

Meaning: — then I shall take the form of Bhramari, made of countless bees, and slay that great asura for the welfare of the three worlds.

Verse 54

भ्रामरीति च मां लोकास्तदा स्तोष्यन्ति सर्वतः।
इत्थं यदा यदा बाधा दानवोत्था भविष्यति॥54॥

Bhramariti Cha Mam Lokastada Stoshyanti Sarvatah |
Ittham Yada Yada Badha Danavottha Bhavishyati || 54 ||

Meaning: Then the people of the world will call me by the name ‘Bhramari’ and praise me everywhere. Whenever trouble arises in the world because of the danavas —

Verse 55

तदा तदावतीर्याहं करिष्याम्यरिसंक्षयम्॥ॐ॥55॥

Tada Tadavatiryaham Karishyamy Ari-Sankshayam || Om || 55 ||

Meaning: — then, each time, I shall myself incarnate, destroy those enemies and danavas, and protect the world.

Conclusion

॥ इति श्रीमार्कण्डेयपुराणे सावर्णिके मन्वन्तरे देवीमाहात्म्ये
देव्याः स्तुतिर्नामैकादशोऽध्यायः॥11॥

|| Iti Shri-Markandeya-Purane Savarnike Manvantare Devimahatmye
Devyah Stutir Namaikadasho'dhyayah || 11 ||

Meaning: Thus ends the eleventh chapter, named ‘Devi Stuti’ (The Praise of the Goddess), in the Devi Mahatmya, within the account of the Savarnika manvantara in the Shri Markandeya Purana. ॥11॥