Shri Saptashloki Durga Strotam

Atha Saptashloki Durga (॥ अथ सप्तश्लोकी दुर्गा ॥)

Shiva Uvacha (॥ शिव उवाच ॥)

देवि त्वं भक्तसुलभे सर्वकार्यविधायिनी।
कलौ हि कार्यसिद्ध्यर्थमुपायंब्रूहि यत्नतः॥

Devi Tvam Bhaktasulabhe Sarva-Karya-Vidhayini |
Kalau Hi Karya-Siddhyartham Upayam Bruhi Yatnatah ||

Meaning: Lord Shiva said: “O Devi! You are easily reached by your devotees, and you are the one who ordains all actions. If there is any means in the Kali Yuga by which one’s wishes can be fulfilled, please explain it clearly in your own words.”

Devy Uvacha (॥ देव्युवाच ॥)

श्रृणु देव प्रवक्ष्यामि कलौ सर्वेष्टसाधनम्।
मया तवैव स्नेहेनाप्यम्बास्तुतिः प्रकाश्यते॥

Shrrinu Deva Pravakshyami Kalau Sarveshta-Sadhanam |
Maya Tavaiva Snehenapy Amba-Stutih Prakashyate ||

Meaning: The Goddess said: “O Lord! You have great affection for me. Listen, and I will tell you the means that fulfils every wish in the Kali Yuga. It is called the ‘Amba Stuti’ (the hymn of praise to the Mother).”

Viniyoga (॥ विनियोगः ॥)

ॐ अस्य श्रीदुर्गासप्तश्लोकीस्तोत्रमन्त्रस्य नारायण ऋषिः,
अनुष्टुप् छन्दः,श्रीमहाकालीमहालक्ष्मीमहासरस्वत्यो देवताः,
श्रीदुर्गाप्रीत्यर्थं सप्तश्लोकीदुर्गापाठे विनियोगः।

Om Asya Shri-Durga-Saptashloki-Stotra-Mantrasya Narayana Rishih,
Anushtup Chhandah, Shri-Mahakali-Mahalakshmi-Mahasarasvatyo Devatah,
Shri-Durga-Prityartham Saptashloki-Durga-Pathe Viniyogah |

Meaning: Om. The sage associated with the Durga Saptashloki Stotra mantra is Narayana, its metre is Anushtup, and its deities are Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasaraswati. This invocation is traditionally recited for the worship of Shri Durga through the Saptashloki Durga Path.

Saptashloki Durga: Seven Verses

Verse 1

ॐ ज्ञानिनामपि चेतांसि देवी भगवती हि सा।
बलादाकृष्य मोहाय महामाया प्रयच्छति॥1॥

Om Jnaninamapi Chetamsi devi Bhagavati Hi Sa |
Balad Akrishya Mohaya Mahamaya Prayachchhati || 1 ||

Meaning: That Bhagavati, the Goddess Mahamaya, forcibly draws even the minds of the wise and casts them into delusion. ॥1॥

Verse 2

दुर्गे स्मृताहरसि भीतिमशेषजन्तोः
स्वस्थैः स्मृता मतिमतीव शुभां ददासि।
दारिद्र्यदुःखभयहारिणि का त्वदन्या
सर्वोपकारकरणाय सदार्द्रचित्ता॥2॥

Durge Smritaharasi Bhitim Ashesha-Jantoh
Svasthaih Smrita Matim Ativa Shubham Dadasi |
Daridrya-Duhkha-Bhaya-Harini Ka Tvadanya
Sarvopakara-Karanaya Sadardra-Chitta || 2 ||

Meaning: O Mother Durga! When remembered, you take away the fear of every living being, and when thought of by those who are at peace, you grant them the most auspicious understanding. O Goddess, remover of sorrow, poverty and fear! Who else is there but you whose heart is always tender with compassion and ready to help everyone? ॥2॥

Verse 3

सर्वमङ्गलमङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके।
शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते॥3॥

Sarva-Mangala-Mangalye Shive Sarvartha-Sadhike |
Sharanye Tryambake Gauri Narayani Namo'stu Te || 3 ||

Meaning: O Narayani! You are auspiciousness itself, the giver of every kind of blessing. You are Shiva, the bestower of welfare. You fulfil all the goals of human life, you lovingly protect those who seek refuge in you, you are the three-eyed one and you are Gauri. Salutations to you! ॥3॥

Verse 4

शरणागतदीनार्तपरित्राणपरायणे।
सर्वस्यार्तिहरे देवि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते॥4॥

Sharanagata-Dinarta-Paritrana-Parayane |
Sarvasyarti-Hare Devi Narayani Namo'stu Te || 4 ||

Meaning: O Goddess Narayani, you who are devoted to protecting the helpless and the suffering who come to you for refuge, and who remove the pain of all — salutations to you! ॥4॥

Verse 5

सर्वस्वरूपे सर्वेशे सर्वशक्तिसमन्विते।
भयेभ्यस्त्राहि नो देवि दुर्गेदेवि नमोऽस्तु ते॥5॥

Sarvasvarupe Sarveshe Sarva-Shakti-Samanvite |
Bhayebhyas Trahi No Devi Durgedevi Namo'stu Te || 5 ||

Meaning: O divine Goddess Durga, you who are the form of everything, the ruler of all and endowed with every power — protect us from all fears. Salutations to you! ॥5॥

Verse 6

रोगानशेषानपहंसि तुष्टा रूष्टातु कामान् सकलानभीष्टान्।
त्वामाश्रितानां न विपन्नराणांत्वामाश्रिता ह्याश्रयतां प्रयान्ति॥6॥

Rogan Asheshan Apahamsi Tushta Rushtatu Kaman Sakalan Abhishtan |
Tvam Ashritanam Na Vipannaranan Tvam Ashrita Hyashrayatam Prayanti || 6 ||

Meaning: O Devi! When you are pleased, you remove all diseases, and when displeased, you can take away the things one desires. Those who take refuge in you are protected from misfortune, and those who seek your shelter become a source of refuge for others. ॥6॥

Verse 7

सर्वाबाधाप्रशमनंत्रैलोक्यस्याखिलेश्वरि।
एवमेव त्वया कार्यमस्मद्वैरिविनाशनम्॥7॥

Sarva-Badha-Prashamanan Trailokyasyakhileshvari |
Evameva Tvaya Karyam Asmad-Vairi-Vinashanam || 7 ||

Meaning: O Supreme Ruler of the three worlds! Please calm all troubles and obstacles and destroy the forces that oppose us. ॥7॥

Conclusion

॥ इति श्रीसप्तश्लोकी दुर्गा सम्पूर्णा ॥

|| Iti Shri-Saptashloki Durga Sampurna ||

Shri Saptashloki Durga is a concise hymn of seven verses dedicated to Goddess Durga. Devotees traditionally recite it as an expression of devotion and prayer for her protection, grace, and blessings.