Spiritual and Ayurvedic Science
The Nine Nights of the Goddess
Names, Locations and Significance
Durga Saptashloki: seven verses to the Goddess, gathered from the Devi Mahatmya, recited for protection and the fulfilment of wishes.
The Narayani Stuti, from chapter 11 of the Devi Mahatmya in the Markandeya Purana, praises the Goddess as the supreme power behind creation.
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.
A heartfelt Marathi hymn to Goddess Durga, slayer of Mahishasura, pleading with her to end the cycle of birth and death and lift the burdens of daily life.
A beloved Hindu aarti to Goddess Ambe Gauri, describing her radiant form, her victories over demons and her blessings, sung especially at Navratri.
The Durga Chalisa is a forty-verse devotional hymn in praise of Goddess Durga, recited by devotees to seek her blessings, protection, and the removal of suffering.
A 43-verse chalisa (39 chaupais framed by 4 dohas) to Goddess Saraswati, giver of knowledge, praising her forms and seeking wisdom and protection.
A celebrated Sanskrit hymn to Goddess Durga as Mahishasuramardini, slayer of the buffalo demon; 21 verses from a 30-verse poem.
The 108 names of Goddess Durga from the Vishvasara Tantra, beginning 'Om Satyai Namah' and recalling her victories over Mahishasura and Shumbha.
The Devi Kavacham, an armor hymn from the Devi Mahatmya calling on the Goddess's many forms to guard the body and mind; recited before the Saptashati.