When is the best time and day to chant Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu: The Gods' Hymn to the Goddess?

It is traditionally most auspicious to recite during Brahma Muhurta (4:00 AM – 6:00 AM) or Evening Dusk (Sandhya), especially on Daily or auspicious lunar days (Ekadashi, Purnima, Pradosham). Traditional offerings include Ghee lamp (Deepa), Incense (Dhoopa), Fresh flowers & Water offering.

What are the benefits of regularly chanting Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu: The Gods' Hymn to the Goddess?

According to sacred tradition, regular recitation brings: Peace of mind, spiritual upliftment, and harmonious energy in the home.

Shlokas Devi (Durga)

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu

The Gods' Hymn to the Goddess

The Devi Stuti from the Devi Mahatmya (5.9-5.80), in which the gods praise the Goddess as present in every being as intelligence, sleep and compassion.

Verses

Namo Devyai Maha-Devyai Shivaayai Satatam Namah Namah Prakrityai Bhadraayai Niyataah Pranataah Sma Taam

Salutations to the Goddess, the great Goddess, always salutations to the Auspicious One. Salutations to Prakriti, the Beneficent. We are ever prostrate before Her.

Verse 1

Raudraayai Namo Nityaayai Gauryai Dhaatryai Namo Namah Jyotsnaayai Chendu-Roopinyai Sukhaayai Satatam Namah

Salutations to the Fierce One, to the Eternal One, to Gauri, to the Sustainer, salutations again and again. To the One who is moonlight and moon-formed, to Bliss itself, always salutations.

Verse 2

Kalyaanyai Pranataa Vriddhyai Siddhyai Kurmo Namo Namah Nair-Rityai Bhoobhritaam Lakshmyai Sharvaanyai Te Namo Namah

To the Auspicious One we bow; to the One of Growth, to the One of Perfection, we offer salutations again and again. To the One who dwells in the southwest, to the Lakshmi of the mountain-bearers, to Sharvanī, to You, salutations again and again.

Verse 3

Durgaayai Durga-Paaraayai Saaraayai Sarva-Kaarinyai Khyaatyai Tathaiva Krishnaayai Dhoomraayai Satatam Namah

To Durga, to the One who leads beyond all difficulties, to the Essence, to the All-Acting One, to Fame, and also to the Dark One, to the Smoky One, always salutations.

Verse 4

Ati-Saumyaati-Raudraayai Nataas-Tasyai Namo Namah Namo Jagat-Pratishthaayai Devyai Krityai Namo Namah

To the One who is supremely gentle and supremely fierce, we bow, to Her salutations again and again. Salutations to the foundation of the world, to the Goddess, to the dynamic Power, salutations again and again.

Verse 5

Yaa Devi Sarva-Bhooteshu Vishnu-Maayeti Shabditaa Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namo Namah

The Goddess who in all beings is called Vishnu's Maya, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations again and again.

Verse 6

Yaa Devi Sarva-Bhooteshu Chetanety-Abhidheeyate Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namo Namah

The Goddess who in all beings is known as Consciousness, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations again and again.

Verse 7

Yaa Devi Sarva-Bhooteshu Buddhi-Roopen Samsthitaa Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namo Namah

The Goddess who in all beings abides in the form of Intellect, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations again and again.

Verse 8

Yaa Devi Sarva-Bhooteshu Nidraa-Roopen Samsthitaa Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namo Namah

The Goddess who in all beings abides in the form of Sleep, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations again and again.

Verse 9

Yaa Devi Sarva-Bhooteshu Kshudhaa-Roopen Samsthitaa Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namo Namah

The Goddess who in all beings abides in the form of Hunger, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations again and again.

Verse 10

Yaa Devi Sarva-Bhooteshu Chhaayaa-Roopen Samsthitaa Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namo Namah

The Goddess who in all beings abides in the form of Shadow, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations again and again.

Verse 11

Yaa Devi Sarva-Bhooteshu Shakti-Roopen Samsthitaa Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namo Namah

The Goddess who in all beings abides in the form of Power, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations again and again.

Verse 12

Yaa Devi Sarva-Bhooteshu Trishnaa-Roopen Samsthitaa Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namo Namah

The Goddess who in all beings abides in the form of Thirst, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations again and again.

Verse 13

Yaa Devi Sarva-Bhooteshu Kshaanti-Roopen Samsthitaa Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namo Namah

The Goddess who in all beings abides in the form of Patience, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations again and again.

Verse 14

Yaa Devi Sarva-Bhooteshu Jaati-Roopen Samsthitaa Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namo Namah

The Goddess who in all beings abides in the form of Birth, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations again and again.

Verse 15

Yaa Devi Sarva-Bhooteshu Lajjaa-Roopen Samsthitaa Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namo Namah

The Goddess who in all beings abides in the form of Modesty, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations again and again.

Verse 16

Yaa Devi Sarva-Bhooteshu Shaanti-Roopen Samsthitaa Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namo Namah

The Goddess who in all beings abides in the form of Peace, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations again and again.

Verse 17

Yaa Devi Sarva-Bhooteshu Shraddhaa-Roopen Samsthitaa Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namo Namah

The Goddess who in all beings abides in the form of Faith, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations again and again.

Verse 18

Yaa Devi Sarva-Bhooteshu Kaanti-Roopen Samsthitaa Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namo Namah

The Goddess who in all beings abides in the form of Beauty, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations again and again.

Verse 19

Yaa Devi Sarva-Bhooteshu Lakshmi-Roopen Samsthitaa Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namo Namah

The Goddess who in all beings abides in the form of Prosperity, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations again and again.

Verse 20

Yaa Devi Sarva-Bhooteshu Vritti-Roopen Samsthitaa Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namo Namah

The Goddess who in all beings abides in the form of Activity, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations again and again.

Verse 21

Yaa Devi Sarva-Bhooteshu Smriti-Roopen Samsthitaa Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namo Namah

The Goddess who in all beings abides in the form of Memory, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations again and again.

Verse 22

Yaa Devi Sarva-Bhooteshu Dayaa-Roopen Samsthitaa Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namo Namah

The Goddess who in all beings abides in the form of Compassion, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations again and again.

Verse 23

Yaa Devi Sarva-Bhooteshu Tushti-Roopen Samsthitaa Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namo Namah

The Goddess who in all beings abides in the form of Contentment, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations again and again.

Verse 24

Yaa Devi Sarva-Bhooteshu Maatri-Roopen Samsthitaa Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namo Namah

The Goddess who in all beings abides in the form of Mother, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations again and again.

Verse 25

Yaa Devi Sarva-Bhuteshu Bhranti-Roopena Samsthita Namas Tasyai Namas Tasyai Namas Tasyai Namo Namah

The Goddess who in all beings abides in the form of Delusion, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations again and again.

Verse 26

Indriyaanaam Adhishthaatri Bhootaanaam Chaakhileshu Yaa Bhuteshu Satatam Tasyai Vyaapti-Devyai Namo Namah

She who is the ruler of the senses and of all beings, to Her, the Goddess of Pervasion who ever abides in all beings, salutations again and again.

Verse 27

Chiti-Roopena Yaa Kritsnam Etad-Vyaapya Sthitaa Jagat Namas Tasyai Namas Tasyai Namas Tasyai Namo Namah

She who, in the form of Consciousness, pervades and abides in this entire world, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations again and again.

Verse 28

Worship Guidelines & Chanting Benefits (Phalashruti)

Auspicious Day

Daily or auspicious lunar days (Ekadashi, Purnima, Pradosham)

Best Time (Muhurta)

Brahma Muhurta (4:00 AM – 6:00 AM) or Evening Dusk (Sandhya)

Sacred Offerings

Ghee lamp (Deepa), Incense (Dhoopa), Fresh flowers & Water offering

Spiritual Benefits (Phalashruti)

Peace of mind, spiritual upliftment, and harmonious energy in the home

Background

This hymn is the gods' praise of the Goddess in Chapter 5 of the Devi Mahatmya, which is part of the Markandeya Purana and traditionally credited to Vyasa. Its verses run from 5.9, 'namo devyai mahadevyai', to 5.80 in the Sanskrit Documents text, and the long 'ya devi sarvabhuteshu' refrain begins at 5.14. In the story the gods, driven from their realm by the demons Shumbha and Nishumbha, go to the Himalaya and praise Vishnumaya. It is recited on Navaratri and is often chanted as a separate hymn.

About this Text

Composed by: Maharishi Vedavyasa · Ancient Vedic Rishi · Traditional antiquity

Traditionally credited as the compiler of the four Vedas and the author of the Mahabharata (within which the Bhagavad Gita appears) and the Puranas — making him one of the most cited authorial figures in the entire Hindu canon, spanning philosophy, epic narrative, and devotional literature.

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Source

The hymn is Devi Mahatmya 5.9-5.80, from Chapter 5 of the Markandeya Purana's Devi Mahatmya, also called the Durga Saptashati. It is recited on Navaratri.

Structure

Verses 5.9 to 5.13 salute the Goddess under many names, among them Mahadevi, Shiva, Prakriti, Gauri and Durga. From 5.14 on, twenty-one stanzas repeat the refrain 'ya devi sarvabhuteshu', and each takes three verse numbers.

The 'Ya Devi' Refrain

The words 'ya devi sarvabhuteshu' mean 'the Goddess who dwells in all beings'. She is named as Vishnumaya, consciousness, intellect, sleep, hunger, shadow, power, thirst, patience, birth, modesty, peace, faith, beauty, prosperity, livelihood, memory, compassion, contentment, mother and delusion.

Inclusivity of Opposites

Verse 5.13 calls her 'atisaumya-atiraudra', extremely gentle and extremely fierce, and the list places sleep and hunger beside peace and compassion, the Goddess seen in every state of life.

The Triple Salutation

Each stanza ends 'namastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namah', a threefold bow that completes the three verse numbers it occupies.

Cosmic Role

Verse 5.77 calls her the presiding power of the senses and elements in all beings, and 5.78-80 says she pervades this whole world as consciousness, 'chiti'.

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