Durga Suktam दुर्गा सूक्तम Spiritual Devotional Text - Summary
Durga Suktam is a deep and powerful devotional hymn dedicated to Goddess Durga, the fierce divine mother who gives her devotees strength and protection. This hymn works best when chanted with pure faith. If you’re dealing with challenges and looking for spiritual comfort, reciting this sacred hymn can bring peace and divine support. You can easily download the Durga Suktam PDF to keep this sacred text with you wherever you go, supporting your regular spiritual practice.
Spiritual Significance of Durga Suktam
Durga Suktam is one of the most respected hymns dedicated to Goddess Durga. In Hindu belief, she is worshiped as the supreme power and the fierce form of divine energy (Adi Shakti). Regularly chanting Durga Suktam can improve your mental clarity, spiritual strength, and inner calm. It is believed to remove obstacles and protect devotees from negative influences.
Durga Suktam in Sanskrit with Hindi Meaning
जातवेदसे सुनवाम सोममरातीयतो निदहाति वेदः।
स नः पर्षदति दुर्गाणि विश्वा नावेव सिन्धुं दुरितात्यग्निः॥१॥
Meaning: We offer the sacred Soma to Agni, the fire that burns away our enemies. May Agni carry us beyond all difficulties, just like a boat crosses a river.
तामग्निवर्णां तपसा ज्वलन्तीं वैरोचनीं कर्मफलेषु जुष्टाम्।
दुर्गां देवीँशरणमहं प्रपद्ये सुतरसि तरसे नमः॥२॥
Meaning: I take refuge in the goddess whose fiery glow shines through her penance, who rewards all deeds, and who is hard to reach. Salutations to Durga, the remover of all hardships.
अग्ने त्वं पारया नव्यो अस्मान् स्वस्तिभिरति दुर्गाणि विश्वा।
पूश्च पृथ्वी बहुला न उर्वी भवा तोकाय तनयाय शंयोः॥३॥
Meaning: O Agni! You deserve praise. Protect us from all difficulties. Bless the earth to be fertile and give happiness to our children and future generations.
पृतनाजितँसहमानमुग्रमग्निँ हुवेम परमात्सधस्थात्।
स नः पर्षदति दुर्गाणि विश्वा क्षामद्देवो अति दुरितात्यग्निः॥५॥
Meaning: We call on Agni from the supreme group, who defeats enemies and protects us from evil and suffering. May that divine fire shield us from all troubles and sins.
प्रत्नोषि कमीड्यो अध्वरेषु सनाच्च होता नव्यश्च सत्सि।
स्वां चाग्ने तनुवं पिप्रयस्वास्मभ्यं च सौभागमायजस्व॥६॥
Meaning: O Agni, you enjoy the sacred fires of sacrifices and are always worthy of praise. Embrace us and bring us joy and good fortune.
गोभिर्जुष्टमयुजो निषिक्तं तवेन्द्र विष्णोरअनुसंचरेम।
नाकस्य पृष्ठमभि संवसानो वैष्णवीं लोक इह मादयन्ताम्॥७॥
Meaning: O Indra, lord of all, who is free from attachment, we follow you loyally. Those living in the heavenly realms bless us with a divine presence in this life.
ॐ कात्यायनाय विद्महे कन्याकुमारि धीमहि तन्नो दुर्गिः प्रचोदयात्॥
Meaning: We meditate on the daughter of sage Katyayana, the young maiden, and pray to Goddess Durga to inspire and guide us.
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः॥
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