Why Hindu's Offer Dhar For Navratri

Why Hindu’s Offer Dhar For Navaratri

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what is the ingredients to make the Durga Dhaar? Some are quite creative, they use whatever 9 ingredients they have; some may go to a store and buy a package of Durga Dhaar. I still need to figure out whats in the package. So the question is what constitutes the Durga Dhaar?
Understand Durga Dhaar is a liquid mixture consisting of usually NINE auspicious ingredients (which VARY) it is also called the Pakkha Dhaar in some communities. This liquid mixture is prepared with much devotion, poured into a brass vessel known as a Lota and offered into a Yantra (Mystical Symbol) or a special spot by one’s Jhandi, or depends on the place, weather conditions in a plant of one’s choice. A little piece of Camphor is lit during the offering.
Please do not get confused? In different traditions there are different customs and as such the ingredients which constitute the Dhaar may vary a little from area to area, region to region country to country, lineage to lineage. Tradition to tradition. What I have written is in NO way meant to suggest that my way is superior to your way that you have been thought since the underlying principle is summarized by the lord in Shrimad Bhagavat Gita as follows:
Patram Pushpam Phalam Toyam, Yo Mey Bhaktya Prayachchati
Tadaham Bhakt Yupahrutam Asnaami Prayataatmanaha
Translation: (I accept a leaf, flower, fruit, water or whatever is offered with DEVOTION). Thus in this sense what is of utmost importance is “the love, or the devotion with which it is prepared and offered)
Anyway:
Durga Dhaar Ingredients
1). GREEN HARDI – Hardi is also known as saffron and is renowned for its purifying properties. In this way we are prayerfully saying O Mother may our mind, bodies and intellect and by extension our lives become as pure as you O Maha Gauri. Some may use saffron Powder.
2). WHITE CAMPHOR (NOT SMOKELESS CAMPHOR) Please, it smells horrible – The camphor when burnt leaves no residue, in this context we are prayerfully saying, O Mother may the sins of our actions in the past and present be burnt away. Forgive us O Divine; may our Tapas and perseverance be like you O Mother Bramhacharini that we may return to Thee.
3). WHITE RICE – This represent bounty and Nourishment. The outer husk of the rice must be removed before it is useful to us. In this way we are prayerfully saying, O Mother may our husky EGO which creates our bondage and takes away the clarity of vision be removed and liken us to these grains that we may spread bounty (Love, friendship, understanding etc.) and nourishment (wellbeing, nurturing actions, calmness of the mind, self-control, faith etc.) wherever we are.
4). CLOVES– These are very small yet spread a wondrous aroma. In this way we are prayerfully saying O Mother though I am so small and but one, may my life be divinely fragrant and an inspiration to the lives I touch.
5). JAI PHAL (Nutmeg ) – “Jai” means victory and “Phal” means fruit. The aromatic nutmeg is protected by an outer shell. In this way we are prayerfully saying O Mother may our lives having become “victorious” and sacred, may you O Mother protect our bliss. May we always have success and victory.
6). NEEM LEAVES – The Neem is famous for its antiseptic and other medicinal properties. It is well known in Ayurveda and expansively used in Indian medicine. In this way it is a representation of cleansing, purification and beautification. So we are prayerfully saying O Mother may our bodies be free from afflictions. May we be healthy in mind, body and intellect and may we have healthy habits that we are an inspiration wherever we are.
7). MILK as liquid base – From the celestial cow comes the milk, from the milk we have the Cheese (Paneer), Yogurt (Dadhee), and Butter (Ghee) amongst others. From one so many nourishing items evolve. So we are prayerfully saying O Mother may our lives flow in continuous harmony (like the way this offering flows), and may our actions be such that our entire LIFE is enriching to us and those that I touch.
8). HONEY – A golden nectar, pure and sweet and doesn’t become honey until it goes through a process. So in this way we are prayerfully saying O Mother help us through the “spiritual challenges” and processes we must go through so that every moment no matter what the situation or circumstance, we reside in the pure, sweet and ever blissful state of enlightenment.
9). ARAHUL Flower (Red Double Hibiscus) – The vibrancy of this red flower is a delicate beauty to behold. It is a flower which even when plucked from the shrub in its half bud state, it will still blossom. I have had to pick the flower sometimes a few days before and keep them in the refrigerator, as it is hard to get them sometimes when needed. In doing so I would be greeted by blossoms in the fridge on a morning. So this flower is placed at the top of the “lota” and represents the supreme Brahman. So like this we are prayerfully saying O Mother may we blossom ultimately realizing our true selves and merge with You who are verily no other than the supreme Brahman. Even if our blossoming is delayed you never forsake us O Mother. Protect us and bless our journey to the path of enlightenment. IF YOU DON’T HAVE THIS FLOWER ANY PINK, WHITE OR RED FLOWER WILL SUFFICE.
The ingredients (1-8) are ground on a traditional ‘Sil” (Some of you may not know what a SIL or grinding stone is ASK YOUR ELDERS or use your modern day BLENDER. More importantly we pour with our prayer (which is our life breath) into the lota (representing the physical body) so that we may awaken and realise our true nature (symbolically crowned with the flower) the beauty, victory and glory of the Brahman that is Sat-Chit-Ananda (True Knowledge, True Consciousness, True Bliss) upon the image of Maa Jagadamba.
As indicated variations: Some folks add the Sindhoor (which is a symbol of success and fertility, usually used by married women), Some Durva or Doob Grass (which symbolizes determination), Water (instead of milk) and Sugar (instead of honey). I have read that Doob Grass is not to be offered to Shri Durga Devi, but I have not come across verses from scriptural texts to substantiate. This could have originated with perhaps one manifestation of Devi Maa and Durva Grass but I am sure does not affect all manifestations of DEVI MAA. I will need to look further……
Here are some fervent prayer that can be used is this when making our offering…… This Mantra of Ma is one of my favourites as it can be said anytime of the day, and anytime during your life, to pray for benediction for yourself and all your loved ones.
1) Sharanaagata dinaarta, Paritraana paraayane
Sarvasyaarti harey Devi, Naraayani namostute
Salutations be to you, O Mother, You who are intent on saving the downtrodden, and distressed that come under your refuge. Oh Devi! you remove the suffering of everyone
2) Om Sarva mangala Maangalye, Shivey Sarvaartha Saadhikey
Sharanye Trayambikey Gauri, Naraayani Namostutey
Oh Gauri Ma!, consort of Lord Shiva, You, who bestow auspiciousness on all, And fulfill everyone’s’ wishes, I prostrate myself before Thee, Take me under your care………….Jaya Bhagavati Devi Namo Varade
By: Ravi Sharma

what is the ingredients to make the Durga Dhaar? Some are quite creative, they use whatever 9 ingredients they have; some may go to a store and buy a package of Durga Dhaar. I still need to figure out whats in the package. So the question is what constitutes the Durga Dhaar?
Understand Durga Dhaar is a liquid mixture consisting of usually NINE auspicious ingredients (which VARY) it is also called the Pakkha Dhaar in some communities. This liquid mixture is prepared with much devotion, poured into a brass vessel known as a Lota and offered into a Yantra (Mystical Symbol) or a special spot by one’s Jhandi, or depends on the place, weather conditions in a plant of one’s choice. A little piece of Camphor is lit during the offering.
Please do not get confused? In different traditions there are different customs and as such the ingredients which constitute the Dhaar may vary a little from area to area, region to region country to country, lineage to lineage. Tradition to tradition. What I have written is in NO way meant to suggest that my way is superior to your way that you have been thought since the underlying principle is summarized by the lord in Shrimad Bhagavat Gita as follows:
Patram Pushpam Phalam Toyam, Yo Mey Bhaktya Prayachchati
Tadaham Bhakt Yupahrutam Asnaami Prayataatmanaha
Translation: (I accept a leaf, flower, fruit, water or whatever is offered with DEVOTION). Thus in this sense what is of utmost importance is “the love, or the devotion with which it is prepared and offered)
Anyway:
Durga Dhaar Ingredients
1). GREEN HARDI – Hardi is also known as saffron and is renowned for its purifying properties. In this way we are prayerfully saying O Mother may our mind, bodies and intellect and by extension our lives become as pure as you O Maha Gauri. Some may use saffron Powder.
2). WHITE CAMPHOR (NOT SMOKELESS CAMPHOR) Please, it smells horrible – The camphor when burnt leaves no residue, in this context we are prayerfully saying, O Mother may the sins of our actions in the past and present be burnt away. Forgive us O Divine; may our Tapas and perseverance be like you O Mother Bramhacharini that we may return to Thee.
3). WHITE RICE – This represent bounty and Nourishment. The outer husk of the rice must be removed before it is useful to us. In this way we are prayerfully saying, O Mother may our husky EGO which creates our bondage and takes away the clarity of vision be removed and liken us to these grains that we may spread bounty (Love, friendship, understanding etc.) and nourishment (wellbeing, nurturing actions, calmness of the mind, self-control, faith etc.) wherever we are.
4). CLOVES– These are very small yet spread a wondrous aroma. In this way we are prayerfully saying O Mother though I am so small and but one, may my life be divinely fragrant and an inspiration to the lives I touch.
5). JAI PHAL (Nutmeg ) – “Jai” means victory and “Phal” means fruit. The aromatic nutmeg is protected by an outer shell. In this way we are prayerfully saying O Mother may our lives having become “victorious” and sacred, may you O Mother protect our bliss. May we always have success and victory.
6). NEEM LEAVES – The Neem is famous for its antiseptic and other medicinal properties. It is well known in Ayurveda and expansively used in Indian medicine. In this way it is a representation of cleansing, purification and beautification. So we are prayerfully saying O Mother may our bodies be free from afflictions. May we be healthy in mind, body and intellect and may we have healthy habits that we are an inspiration wherever we are.
7). MILK as liquid base – From the celestial cow comes the milk, from the milk we have the Cheese (Paneer), Yogurt (Dadhee), and Butter (Ghee) amongst others. From one so many nourishing items evolve. So we are prayerfully saying O Mother may our lives flow in continuous harmony (like the way this offering flows), and may our actions be such that our entire LIFE is enriching to us and those that I touch.
8). HONEY – A golden nectar, pure and sweet and doesn’t become honey until it goes through a process. So in this way we are prayerfully saying O Mother help us through the “spiritual challenges” and processes we must go through so that every moment no matter what the situation or circumstance, we reside in the pure, sweet and ever blissful state of enlightenment.
9). ARAHUL Flower (Red Double Hibiscus) – The vibrancy of this red flower is a delicate beauty to behold. It is a flower which even when plucked from the shrub in its half bud state, it will still blossom. I have had to pick the flower sometimes a few days before and keep them in the refrigerator, as it is hard to get them sometimes when needed. In doing so I would be greeted by blossoms in the fridge on a morning. So this flower is placed at the top of the “lota” and represents the supreme Brahman. So like this we are prayerfully saying O Mother may we blossom ultimately realizing our true selves and merge with You who are verily no other than the supreme Brahman. Even if our blossoming is delayed you never forsake us O Mother. Protect us and bless our journey to the path of enlightenment. IF YOU DON’T HAVE THIS FLOWER ANY PINK, WHITE OR RED FLOWER WILL SUFFICE.
The ingredients (1-8) are ground on a traditional ‘Sil” (Some of you may not know what a SIL or grinding stone is ASK YOUR ELDERS or use your modern day BLENDER. More importantly we pour with our prayer (which is our life breath) into the lota (representing the physical body) so that we may awaken and realise our true nature (symbolically crowned with the flower) the beauty, victory and glory of the Brahman that is Sat-Chit-Ananda (True Knowledge, True Consciousness, True Bliss) upon the image of Maa Jagadamba.
As indicated variations: Some folks add the Sindhoor (which is a symbol of success and fertility, usually used by married women), Some Durva or Doob Grass (which symbolizes determination), Water (instead of milk) and Sugar (instead of honey). I have read that Doob Grass is not to be offered to Shri Durga Devi, but I have not come across verses from scriptural texts to substantiate. This could have originated with perhaps one manifestation of Devi Maa and Durva Grass but I am sure does not affect all manifestations of DEVI MAA. I will need to look further……
Here are some fervent prayer that can be used is this when making our offering…… This Mantra of Ma is one of my favourites as it can be said anytime of the day, and anytime during your life, to pray for benediction for yourself and all your loved ones.
1) Sharanaagata dinaarta, Paritraana paraayane
Sarvasyaarti harey Devi, Naraayani namostute
Salutations be to you, O Mother, You who are intent on saving the downtrodden, and distressed that come under your refuge. Oh Devi! you remove the suffering of everyone
2) Om Sarva mangala Maangalye, Shivey Sarvaartha Saadhikey
Sharanye Trayambikey Gauri, Naraayani Namostutey
Oh Gauri Ma!, consort of Lord Shiva, You, who bestow auspiciousness on all, And fulfill everyone’s’ wishes, I prostrate myself before Thee, Take me under your care………….Jaya Bhagavati Devi Namo Varade
By: Ravi Sharma

Offering of Dhaar to Mother Durga and daily worship during Navarathri 

By Pundit Roshan Singh.

It is stated in the eleventh book of chapter 18 of the Devi Bhagvatam that one who makes offerings of dhaar to Ma Durga will please Her and She will bless her aspirant to pave ones way back home, back to Godhead.  One should be very mindful that one makes offerings to Mother Durga to help them to get rid of their sinful life and become good and righteous persons. This is one of the main reason that Navarathri is observed and offerings are made to Her.

Many people use the period of Navarathri to make elaborate offerings of Halwa, Puri, Chana, Gur, Fruit, Sari, Tikuli, bangles, nutmeg, lime, sindhur just to name a few and pray to the Mother to remove their vices namely, anger, lust, greed and hatred but revert to their bad habits when the nine days come to an end.  The following is a verse from the Devi Mahatmaya which is recited in praise of the Mother. We pray in this manner but fail to adhere to the blessings that is derived from our prayers. It is like an elephant who takes a bath and then sprays himself with dust immediately after taking bath. 

ॐ जयत्वं देवि चामुण्डे जय भूतापहारिणि।

जय सर्व गते देवि काल रात्रि नमोस्तुते।।1।।

Om Jaya tvaṁ Devi chāmuṇḍe jaya bhūtārti-hāriṇi

Jaya sarvagate Devi kāla-rātrī namo’stu te

Victory to you, Oh Goddess. You are the Supreme Conqueror and the slayer of passion and anger! You relieve the troubles of all existence! Oh Goddess who pervades everything. You are the One who destroys all darkness and negativity and always does good for us. I bow to you.

Dhaar

This comprises of a mixture of Silingaberry leaves (bakain), Durva (doob) grass, flower petals, camphor, cloves ground together and added to water and milk. Generally seven or nine items are used to make up dhaar. You may choose to add other items if you wish to.

One makes offerings of 2 lota’s to Di Baba (the maseulan form of the mother who is the protector of ones home) and 9 lota’s to Mother Durga in Her nine different attributes or incarnations.

Morning Procedure

  • Break the stem and tip of the betel leaves before setting it on a banana leaf placed on a tray to be placed on the alter.
  • The items listed below are placed on top of each betel leaf:
    • Sindoor
    • Red Flower
    • Sugar & Fruit
    • Dried fruit / nuts / raisins / sugar candy / elichi 
  • Light Dhoop or agarbati
  • Light the lamp filled with butter ghee
  • Recite one or both of the following mantras 108 times each.
    • Dum Durgayai Namaha,

or

    • Aim Hreem Kleem Chaamundaayai Vichche Namaha
  • After chanting these mantras recite the Durgaa chalisa , offer one’s prayer as stated hereunder and sing her aarti:
  • Prayer: Jayanti Mangala Kali, Bhadrakali Kapalini Durga Kshama Shiva Dhaatree, Swaha Swadha Namastute

Afternoon/Evening Procedure

  • Follow the same procedure as described for the morning procedure,  After the mantra recital, perform the following step.
  • Light 2 camphor for Di baba and 9 camphor for the Mother and offer 2 lota dhaar for Di Baba and 9 small lota Dhaar for the pleasure of the Mother.

If you cannot fast salt-less for the duration of Navaratri, then after sunset you may break the fast. Resume the fast from sunrise the next day.

On the chosen day during Navarathri you may make elaborate offerings of Halwa, Puri, Chana, Gur, fruit, mitaai, tikuli, bangles, sari, nutmeg, lime, sindhur etc to the Mother.  This should be done in a mood of love and devotion. Do not speak when cooking the prashad but listen to recorded spitutual music instead. Turn of the TV and radio. Do not wear shoes and not even bedroom slippers while preparing the prashad and setting up for the pooja.

मधुकैठभविद्रावि विधात्रु वरदे नमः।

ॐ जयन्ती मङ्गला काली भद्रकाली कपालिनी।।2।।

Madhu-Kaiṭabha-vidrāvi vidhātṛ varade namaḥ

Rūpaṃ dehi jayaṃ dehi yaśo dehi dviṣo jahi

To you who defeated the negative qualities (demons) of “Too Little” and “Too Much”, Giver of the blessings of the creativity, I bow to you.

Grant us your form (Liberation), Grant us victory, Grant us welfare, remove all hostility (negativity).

For the duration of your fast attempt to practice the following daily:
Be honest and God consciousness, try to know yourself, practice the truth, be content, don’t consume meat or alcohol, don’t smoke. Listen to devotional songs. Watch religious movies only. Reading of scriptures and holy books only.  Chant the holy names of the Lord. Be calm and do not speak unnecessarily. Avoid arguments. Be tolerant. No adultery and crookedness. No visiting at all. Do light yoga and breathing exercises. Your bedtime must be fixed to the same time every night. Your time must be fix everyday to have your meals. Your food must be divine and sathvik. Do not travel and spend money unnecessarily. Do not do any mundane activities but postpone them after Navarathri.

If you are truthful in all that you think, do and say, you will enjoy great peace of mind.  If you want to be blessed by Mother Durga then you should vow to maintain this mood from now onwards.  You will indeed be very blessed and Mother will guarantee that she will  assist you to have a good, happy, progressive and healthy life and above all She will recommend your release from all Karma and release you from repeated birth, old age, disease and death.

MOST IMPORTANT VOW TO AND MAKE THE CHANGES IN YOUR LIFE AS THIS IS THE REAL REASON WHY NAVARATHRI IS OBSERVED, IF NOT THEN IT WILL BE SIMPLY REGARDED AS A RITUAL

Your ever well wiser

Pundit Roshan Singh

Read on – Here under you will find the lyrics of the Durga Chalisa and  Durga Aarti with its meanings

Namo Namo Durge Sukh Karani,
Namo Namo Ambe Dukh Harani.
(I bow before you, Maa Durga – the allocator of happiness,
I bow before you, Maa Ambe – the annihilator of all sadness.)

Nirankar Hai Jyoti Tumhari,
Tihoun Lok Phaili Uujiyaari.
(Your radiance is infinite,
And all the three words – Earth, Heaven and Hell – are lit by your brightness)

Shashi Lalaat Mukh Maha Vishala,
Netra Lal Bhrikoutee Vikraala.
(Your visage resembles the moon and you have a large mouth,
Your eyes glow red sparking fear and fright.)

Roop Maatu Ko Adhik Suhaave,
Darshan Karata Jana Ati Sukh Paave.
(Mother Durga, your sight is extremely pleasing,
And just seeing you fills devotees with extreme happiness.)

Tum Sansar Shakti Laya Keena,
Palana Hetu Anna Dhan Deena.
(All the power of the world resides in you,
It is you who enables the survival of the world by providing resources & food.)

Annapoorna Hui Tum Jag Pala,
Tumhi Aadi Sundari Bala.
(You nurture the universe as Maa Annapoorna – the Hindu Goddess of Nourishment,
And you are the one who appears at the beautiful young girl Sundari.)

Pralayakala Sab Nashana Haari,
Tum Gouri Shiv Shankar Pyari.
(When catastrophe strikes, you are the one who destroys everything,
You are the beloved consort of Lord Shiva/Shankara.)

Shiv Yogi Tumhre Gun Gaavein,
Brahma Vishnu Tumhein Nit Dhyavein.
(Lord Shiva and yogis across the world constantly sing your name,
Even Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu meditate while focusing on you and your image.)

Roop Saraswati Ko Tum Dhara,
Day Subuddhi Rishi Munina Ubara.
(You are the one who appears in the form of Goddess Saraswati,
And grant wisdom to sages ensuring their rise and welfare.)

Dharyo Roop Narsimha Ko Amba,
Pargat Bhayi Phaad Kar Khamba.
(Oh Maa Amba, you are the one who assumed the form of Narsimha,
And appeared to tear apart the pillar…)

Raksha Kari Prahlad Bachaayo,
Hiranyakush Ko Swarga Pathayo.
(…and saved Prahlada as a result,
You are the one who killed Hiranyakashyap and sent his soul to Heaven.)

Lakshmi Roop Dharo Jag Maahin,
Shree Narayan Anga Samahin.
(You assume the form of Goddess Lakshmi, oh Mother,
And lie in rest alongside Shree Narayan.)

Ksheer Sindhu Mein Karat Vilaasa,
Daya Sindhu Deejey Man Aasa.
(You reside on the Ocean of Milk (with Lord Vishnu),
And you, who are the Ocean of Kindness, please fulfil my desires.)

Hingalaja Mein Tumhi Bhavani,
Mahima Amit Na Jaat Bakhani.
(Goddess Bhavani of Hingalaja is your assumed form,
Your glory is infinite and beyond any description.)

Matangi Aru Dhoomawati Mata,
Bhuvaneshwari Bagala Sukhdata.
(You are Matangi as well as Mother Dhoomawati,
And You as Goddess Bhuvaneshwari and Goddess Bagalamukhi allocate happiness to all.)

Shree Bhairav Tara Jag Tarini,
Chhinna Bhala Bhava Dukh Nivarini.
(You are Goddess Bhairavi and Tara Devi who redeems the world,
And you are Mother Chinnamasta who removes all sorrows.)

Kehari Vahan Soha Bhavani,
Laangur Veer Chalata Agavani.
(Sitting gracefully on your vahana-the Lion, Oh Goddess Bhavani,
You are welcomed by the brave lord Hanuman. )

Kar Mein Khappar Khadaga Virajay,
Jako Dekh Kaal Dar Bhajey.
(When you appear as Goddess Kali with a sword in one hand and a skull in another,
The sight of you even makes time itself flee with fear.)

Sohe Astra Aur Trishula,
Jate Uthata Shatru Hiya Shoola.
(The sight of you well-armed with a Trident in your hand,
Makes the hearts of your enemies shudder with fear.)

Nagarkot Mein Toumhi Virajat,
Tihoun Lok Mein Danka Baajat.
(You are the one who resides as the Devi in Nagarkot in Kangara,
And the sound of the conch shell blown in your honor is heard across the three worlds. )

Shumbh Nishumbh Daanuv Tum Maare,
Rakta Beej Shankhana Sanghaare.
(You are the one who slayed the demons Shumbh and Nishumbh,
And killed the infinite forms of the demon Rakta-beeja.)

Mahishasur Nrip Ati Abhimaani,
Jehi Agh Bhar Mahi Akulaani.
(Mahishasura, the Buffalo-headed demon king, was very proud and arrogant,
And the Earth had to bear the weight of his many sings.)

Roop Karaal Kali ka Dhara,
Sen Sahita Tum Tihin Samhara.
(You assumed the frightening form of Goddess Kali,
And destroyed Manishasur and his entire army.)

Pari Gaarh Santana Par Jab Jab,
Bhayi Sahay Matou Tum Tab Tab.
(Whenever, noble saints have been in trouble,
You have come to their rescue on all such occasions.)

Amarpuri Arubaa Sab Lokaa,
Tab Mahima Sab Rahey Ashoka.
(Amarpuri as well as all the other worlds (lokas),
Blessed by your grace remain sorrowless.)

Jwala Mein Hai Jyoti Tumhari,
Tumhein Sada Poojey Nar Nari.
(Oh Maa Durga, your light & brightness resides in Volcanoes,
And you are worshipped always by men and women alike. )

Prem Bhakti Se Jo Yash Gave,
Dukh Daridra Nikat Nahin Aave.
(Anybody who sings your praises with love and devotion,
Will be kept away from all sorrow and poverty.)

Dhyaave Tumhein Jo Nar Man Layi,
Janma Maran Taako Chhouti Jaayi.
(Anybody who meditates on you deeply, Oh Maa Durga,
Will gain freedom from the eternal cycle of life & death.)

Yogi Sur Muni Kahat Pukaari,
Yog Na Hoye Bina Shakti Tumhari.
(Yogis, Gods and Saints say that,
There cannot be Yoga(union with divinity) without your power.)

Shankara Acharaj Tap Ati Keenho,
Kaam Krodh Jeet Sab Leenho.
(Shankar Acharya did a deep penance dedicated to you,
And was able to overcome all desire and anger.)

Nishidin Dhyan Dharo Shankar Ko,
Kaahu Kaal Nahin Soumiro Tumko.
(Initially, he focused all his meditation on Lord Shiva,
And did not even spend a moment focusing on You.)

Shakti Roop Ko Maram Na Payo,
Shakti Gayi Tab Man Pachitayo.
(Because he did not see the glory of you – who are an incarnation of Shakti,
He lost all his power and he repented his choices.)

Sharnagat Huyi Kirti Bakhaani,
Jai Jai Jai Jagadambe Bhavani.
(Then he sought your refuge and sung your praises heartily,
Singing ‘Victory, victory, victory to you, Oh Goddess Bhavani – Mother of all Universe’)

Bhayi Prasanna Aadi Jagadamba,
Dayi Shakti Nahin Keen Vilamba.
(His actions finally pleased Goddess Jagadamba (the Primal Goddess),
And without a moment of delay she gave him his lost powers.)

Maukon Maatu Kashta Ati Ghero,
Tum Bin Kaun Harey Dukh Mero.
(Many difficulties surround me, Oh Maa Durga,
Who, but you, can take away all my sorrows.)

Asha Trishna Nipat Satavein,
Moha Madadik Sab Vinshavae.
(Hope and Desire constantly torture me,
All forms of passion and lust torment my heart forever.)

Shatru Nash Kijey Maharani,
Soumiron Ikchit Tumhein Bhavani.
(Kindly destroy my inner and outer enemies,
I meditate on your single-mindedly, Oh Goddess Bhavani.)

Karo Kripa Hey Maatu Dayala,
Riddhi Siddhi Dey Karahou Nihaala.
(Please show your benevolence, Oh Kind Mother,
And bless me with all sorts of riches and powers.)

Jab Lagi Jiyoun Daya Phal Paoun,
Tumhro Yash Mein Sada Sounaoun.
(So long as I am alive, may I be the recipient of the gifts of your kindness,
And may I always be able to sing your praises before others.)

Durga Chalisa Jo Koi Gaavey,
Sab Sukh Bhog Parampad Pavey.
(Whosoever sings the Maa Durga Chalisa,
Will gain all happiness, resources and access to the holy feet of the Supreme Mother.)

Devidas Sharan Nij Jaani,
Karahoun Kripa Jagadambe Bhavani.
(Knowing that, Devidas takes your refuge, Oh Maa Durga,
Please show your kindness to me, Oh Mother Jagadamba Bhavani.)

DURGA AARTI

Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri.
Tumako Nishadin Dhyavat, Hari Bramha Shivari.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri

Mang Sindur Virajat, Tiko Mrigamad Ko.
Ujjval Se Dou Naina, Chandravadan Niko.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri

Kanak Saman Kalevar, Raktambar Raje,
Raktpushp Gal Mala, Kanthan Par Saje.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri

Kehari Vahan Rajat, Khadag Khappar Dhari,
Sur-Nar-Munijan Sevat, Tinake Dukhahari.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri

Kaanan Kundal Shobhit, Nasagre Moti,
Kotik Chandr Divakar, Rajat Sam Jyoti.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri

Shumbh-Nishumbh Bidare, Mahishasur Ghati,
Dhumr Vilochan Naina, Nishadin Madamati.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri
Chand-Mund Sanhare, Shonit Bij Hare,
Madhu-Kaitabh Dou Mare, Sur Bhayahin Kare.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri

Bramhani, Rudrani,Tum Kamala Rani,
Agam Nigam Bakhani,Tum Shiv Patarani.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri

Chausath Yogini Mangal Gavat,Nritya Karat Bhairu,
Bajat Tal Mridanga,Aru Baajat Damaru.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri

Tum Hi Jag Ki Mata, Tum Hi Ho Bharata,
Bhaktan Ki Dukh Harta, Sukh Sampati Karta.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri

Bhuja Char Ati Shobhi,Varamudra Dhari,
Manvanchhit Fal Pavat,Sevat Nar Nari.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri

Kanchan Thal Virajat, Agar Kapur Bati,
Shrimalaketu Mein Rajat, Koti Ratan Jyoti .
Om Jai Ambe Gauri

Shri Ambeji Ki Arati, Jo Koi Nar Gave,
Kahat Shivanand Svami, Sukh-Sampatti Pave.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri

DURGA AARTI (Hindi)

जय अम्बे गौरी, मैया जय श्यामा गौरी तुम को निस दिन ध्यावत
मैयाजी को निस दिन ध्यावत हरि ब्रह्मा शिवजी ।| जय अम्बे गौरी ॥

माँग सिन्दूर विराजत टीको मृग मद को |मैया टीको मृगमद को
उज्ज्वल से दो नैना चन्द्रवदन नीको|| जय अम्बे गौरी ॥

कनक समान कलेवर रक्ताम्बर साजे| मैया रक्ताम्बर साजे
रक्त पुष्प गले माला कण्ठ हार साजे|| जय अम्बे गौरी ॥

केहरि वाहन राजत खड्ग कृपाण धारी| मैया खड्ग कृपाण धारी
सुर नर मुनि जन सेवत तिनके दुख हारी|| जय अम्बे गौरी ॥

कानन कुण्डल शोभित नासाग्रे मोती| मैया नासाग्रे मोती
कोटिक चन्द्र दिवाकर सम राजत ज्योति|| जय अम्बे गौरी ॥

शम्भु निशम्भु बिडारे महिषासुर घाती| मैया महिषासुर घाती
धूम्र विलोचन नैना निशदिन मदमाती|| जय अम्बे गौरी ॥

चण्ड मुण्ड शोणित बीज हरे| मैया शोणित बीज हरे
मधु कैटभ दोउ मारे सुर भयहीन करे|| जय अम्बे गौरी ॥

ब्रह्माणी रुद्राणी तुम कमला रानी| मैया तुम कमला रानी
आगम निगम बखानी तुम शिव पटरानी|| जय अम्बे गौरी ॥

चौंसठ योगिन गावत नृत्य करत भैरों| मैया नृत्य करत भैरों
बाजत ताल मृदंग और बाजत डमरू|| जय अम्बे गौरी ॥

तुम हो जग की माता तुम ही हो भर्ता| मैया तुम ही हो भर्ता
भक्तन की दुख हर्ता सुख सम्पति कर्ता|| जय अम्बे गौरी ॥

भुजा चार अति शोभित वर मुद्रा धारी| मैया वर मुद्रा धारी
मन वाँछित फल पावत देवता नर नारी|| जय अम्बे गौरी ॥

कंचन थाल विराजत अगर कपूर बाती| मैया अगर कपूर बाती
माल केतु में राजत कोटि रतन ज्योती|| बोलो जय अम्बे गौरी ॥

माँ अम्बे की आरती जो कोई नर गावे| मैया जो कोई नर गावे
कहत शिवानन्द स्वामी सुख सम्पति पावे|| जय अम्बे गौरी ॥


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