Shri Artha Argala Stotra
The Shri Artha Argala Stotram is another one of the innvocation Mantras of the Shri Durga Saptha-shati. Where the Durga Kavach gives us the form of the Devi it is only then we are able to enter her Palace. This Stotram acts like a key or perhaps the sound of the bell which hangs at the door of a mandir, allowing us to enter the Mahal of the Devi.
So with hands clasped and a humble attitude we chant the auspicious Stotram of the Devi as written in the Chandi Paath (also known as the Durga Saptha-shati) of 700 verses found in the Markandaye Puran.
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SHRI ARTHA ARGALA STOTRA
Om Jayanti mangala Kaali ; Bhadra Kaali Kaapaalini
Durga Shamma Shivaah Dhaatri ; Swaaha Swadha Namostute |1|
Oh! Conqueror of all, remover of darkness, Auspicious one, beyond time, bearer of the Skulls of Impure Thoughts, Reliever of difficulties, loving forgiveness, supporter of the Universe. You are the one who truly receives the sacrificial offerings and the offerings to the ancestors. To you I bow.
Durga Shamma Shivaah Dhaatri ; Swaaha Swadha Namostute |1|
Oh! Conqueror of all, remover of darkness, Auspicious one, beyond time, bearer of the Skulls of Impure Thoughts, Reliever of difficulties, loving forgiveness, supporter of the Universe. You are the one who truly receives the sacrificial offerings and the offerings to the ancestors. To you I bow.
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Jaya twam Devi chāmunde , jaya bhūtārti-hārini
Jaya sarvagate Devi ; kālarātrī namo’stute. |2|
Jaya sarvagate Devi ; kālarātrī namo’stute. |2|
Victory, oh Goddess, slayer of passion and anger! Victory, reliever of the troubles of all existence! Victory, all-pervasive Goddess! You are the night at the end of time! To you I bow.
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Madhu-Kaitabha-vidrāvi ; vidhātr varade namah
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |3|
You who defeated the negative qualities of excess and sparseness, Giver of the blessings of the creative capacity, to you I bow. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility.
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |3|
You who defeated the negative qualities of excess and sparseness, Giver of the blessings of the creative capacity, to you I bow. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility.
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Mahisāsura-nirnāśi ; bhaktānām sukhade namah
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |4|
You who caused the destruction Mahisā, Giver of happiness to devotees, to you I bow. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility.
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |4|
You who caused the destruction Mahisā, Giver of happiness to devotees, to you I bow. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility.
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Raktabīja-vadhe Devi ; Chanda-Munda-vināśini
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |5|
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |5|
You who slew the demons Raktabīja, Chanda and Munda, Oh Goddess, destroyer of passion and anger. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility.
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Śumbhasyaiva niśumbhasya ; Dhūmrāksasya ca mardini
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |6|
Slayer of the demons Śumbha, Niśumbha and Dhūmalocana. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility.
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |6|
Slayer of the demons Śumbha, Niśumbha and Dhūmalocana. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility.
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Vanditānghri-yuge Devi ; sarva-saubhāgya-dāyini
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |7|
All revere your lotus feet, Oh Goddess, Giver of all that is beautiful. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility.
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |7|
All revere your lotus feet, Oh Goddess, Giver of all that is beautiful. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility.
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Acintya-rūpa-carite ; sarva-śatru-vināśini
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |8|
You, of un-imaginably beautiful form and energy; Destroyer of all obstacles, remover of all afflictions. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility.
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |8|
You, of un-imaginably beautiful form and energy; Destroyer of all obstacles, remover of all afflictions. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility.
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Natebhyah sarvadā bhaktya ; Chandike duritāpahe ;
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |9|
For those who bow to you with devotion, You remove all sins and distress. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility.
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |9|
For those who bow to you with devotion, You remove all sins and distress. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility.
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Stuvadbhyo bhakti-pūrvam tvām ; Chandike vyādhi-nāśini
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |10|
Oh Goddess who cures all afflictions for those who praise you with devotion. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility.
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |10|
Oh Goddess who cures all afflictions for those who praise you with devotion. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility.
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Chandike satatam ye tvām ; archayantīha bhaktitah
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |11|
Oh Goddess who removes all confusion for those constant in their worship. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility.
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |11|
Oh Goddess who removes all confusion for those constant in their worship. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility.
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Dehi saubhāgyam-ārogyam ; dehi me paramam sukham
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |12|
Grant us good fortune, freedom from disease, and supreme happiness.
Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility.
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |12|
Grant us good fortune, freedom from disease, and supreme happiness.
Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility.
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Vidhehi dvisatām nāśam ; vidhehi balam-uccakaih
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |13|
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |13|
Grant the destruction of all that is disruptive, grant us renewed inner strength and supreme happiness. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility.
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Vidhehi Devi kalyānam ; vidhehi paramām śriyam
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |14|
Oh Goddess, grant liberation and supreme prosperity. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility.
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |14|
Oh Goddess, grant liberation and supreme prosperity. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility.
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Surāsura- śiro-ratna- ; nighrsta-caranembike
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |15|
Oh Mother of the Universe, at whose feet Gods and Demons surrender. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |15|
Oh Mother of the Universe, at whose feet Gods and Demons surrender. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility
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Vidyāvantam yaśasvantam ; laksmīvantam janam kuru
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |16|
Please endow this self with intelligence and true wealth. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |16|
Please endow this self with intelligence and true wealth. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility
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Prachanda-daitya-darpaghne ; Chandike pranatāya me
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |17|
You who destroy the intensity of negative thoughts, You who tear apart ignorant thoughts of this self who seeks your shelter. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |17|
You who destroy the intensity of negative thoughts, You who tear apart ignorant thoughts of this self who seeks your shelter. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility
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Caturbhuje caturvaktra- ; samsthute Parameśvari
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |18|
Oh, four-armed Goddess, admired by Lord Brahma! Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |18|
Oh, four-armed Goddess, admired by Lord Brahma! Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility
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Krsnena samstute Devi ; śaśvad-bhaktyā sadāmbike
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |19|
Goddess, Mother of the Universe, Krishna praises you with extreme devotion. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility.
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |19|
Goddess, Mother of the Universe, Krishna praises you with extreme devotion. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility.
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Himācala-sutā-nātha- ; samstute Parameśvari
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |20|
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |20|
Oh Supreme Goddess, the Lord of the Daughter of the Himalayas (Shiva) always sings your praise. Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility
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Indrāni-pati-sadbhāva- ; pūjite Parameśvari
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |21|
You who are worshipped by the husband of Indrani (Indra) with devotion. Grant us your Form, grant us victory,grant us welfare, destroy all hostility
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |21|
You who are worshipped by the husband of Indrani (Indra) with devotion. Grant us your Form, grant us victory,grant us welfare, destroy all hostility
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Devi prachanda-dordanda- ; daitya-darpa-vināśini
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |22|
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |22|
With your great staff you have destroyed the demons of egotism and thought. Grant us your Form, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility.
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Devi bhakta-janoddāma- ; dattānandodaye’mbike
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |23|
Rūpam dehi jayam dehi ; yaśo dehi dvisho jahi |23|
You who give salvation and perennial joy to your devotees Grant us your Form, grant us victory, grant us welfare, destroy all hostility.
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Patnīm manoramām dehi ; manovrttā-nusārinīm
Tārinīm durga-samsāra- ; Sāgarasya kulodhbhavām |24|
Tārinīm durga-samsāra- ; Sāgarasya kulodhbhavām |24|
Oh Goddess, grant me a spouse who will lead the family across the terrible ocean of life and death.
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Om Namaś Chandikāyai
Om, I bow to the Goddess Chandikā,
Om, I bow to the Goddess Chandikā,
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Om Tat Sat
Rahul Saraswat
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Rahul Saraswat
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