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Ayi Giri Nandini

1. The document praises the Divine Mother goddess as the destroyer of demons and protector of the good. It describes her as dwelling in the Himalayas and subduing powerful demons like Mahishasura through her strength, weapons and divine power. 2. Each section offers salutations to the goddess, describing her deeds in slaying demons like Durdhara, sustaining the three worlds, and quelling enemies. She is invoked for destroying demon armies and protecting devotees who seek her refuge. 3. The goddess is celebrated for her victory in battles against demon kings like Shumbha and Nishumbha through her pure power, weapons and the help of Shiva. She is

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Ayi Giri Nandini

1. The document praises the Divine Mother goddess as the destroyer of demons and protector of the good. It describes her as dwelling in the Himalayas and subduing powerful demons like Mahishasura through her strength, weapons and divine power. 2. Each section offers salutations to the goddess, describing her deeds in slaying demons like Durdhara, sustaining the three worlds, and quelling enemies. She is invoked for destroying demon armies and protecting devotees who seek her refuge. 3. The goddess is celebrated for her victory in battles against demon kings like Shumbha and Nishumbha through her pure power, weapons and the help of Shiva. She is

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Ayi Giri-Nandini Nandita-Medini Vishva-Vinodini Nandi-Nute

Giri-Vara-Vindhya-Shiro-​[A]​dhi-Nivaasini Vissnnu-Vilaasini
Jissnnu-Nute |
Bhagavati He Shiti-Kannttha-Kuttumbini Bhuri-Kuttumbini
Bhuri-Krte
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute
|| 1 ||

Meaning:
(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious
Feet)
1.1:​ ​Salutations​ to You O Divine Mother, I Invoke You; Who is the
Daughter of the Mountain​; By Whose presence ​the whole World is
filled with Joy​; For Whom the whole ​World is a Divine Play​ and
Who is ​Praised by Nandi​,
1.2:​ (I Invoke You O Devi) Who ​Dwell on the Summit of the
Vindhyas​, the ​Best of the Mountains​; Who give ​Joy to Lord Vishnu
(as His sister) and Who is ​Praised by Lord Indra​,
1.3:​ O ​Goddess Bhagavati​, Who is the ​Consort of the One with
Blue Throat​ (Lord Shiva); Who has ​Many Many Relations​ in this
World (being the Cosmic Mother) and Who has ​Created
Abundance​ (in Creation),
1.4:​ ​Victory to You​, ​Victory to You​, (I take Refuge in Your
Auspicious Feet) O the ​Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura​; (Victory
to You) Who Shine with ​Beautiful Locks of Hair​ and Who is the
Daughter of the Mountain​.

Sura-Vara-Varssinni Durdhara-Dharssinni Durmukha-Marssinni


Harssa-Rate
Tribhuvana-Possinni Shangkara-Tossinni Kilbissa-Mossinni
Ghossa-Rate
Danuja-Nirossinni Diti-Suta-Rossinni Durmada-Shossinni
Sindhu-Sute
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute
|| 2 ||

Meaning:
(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious
Feet)
2.1:​ (Salutations to You O Divine Mother) I Invoke You; Who
Shower Boons on the Devas​; Who ​Overpowered Demon Durdhara
(literally meaning Unrestrainable) and ​Endured Demon Durmukha
(literally meaning Foul-Mouthed) and finally slayed him, and Who
Delight in Her own Bliss​,
2.2:​ (I Invoke You) Who ​Sustain and Nourish the Three-Worlds​;
Who ​Delight Lord Shankara​ by ​Removing the Sins​ (i.e. Sinful
Demons) by ​Indulging in the Tumult of the Battle​,
2.3:​ Who ​Quel the Wrath of the Danavas​ (Born from Danu) and is
Angry with the Daityas​ (Son of Diti); Who ​Dry up the Foolish
Pride of Demons​; and Who is the ​Daughter of the Ocean​ (as Devi
Lakshmi),
2.4:​ ​Victory to You​, ​Victory to You​, (I take Refuge in Your
Auspicious Feet) O the ​Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura​; (Victory
to You) Who Shine with ​Beautiful Locks of Hair​ and Who is the
Daughter of the Mountain​.

Ayi Jagad​[t]​-Amba Mad-Amba Kadamba Vana-Priya-Vaasini


Haasa-Rate
Shikhari Shiro-Manni Tungga-Himalaya Shrngga-Nija-​[Aa]​laya
Madhya-Gate |
Madhu-Madhure Madhu-Kaittabha-Gan.jini Kaittabha-Bhan.jini
Raasa-Rate
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute
|| 3 ||

Meaning:
(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious
Feet)
3.1:​ ​Salutations​ to You O Divine Mother; I Invoke You; Who is
the ​Mother of the Universe​; Who is ​My Own Mother​; Who ​Like to
Live in the Forest of Kadamba Trees​ and ​Delight in Laughter and
Mirth​,
3.2:​ (I Invoke You) Who ​Abide​ in the ​Middle of the Crest-Jewel​ of
the ​Peaks of Lofty Himalayas​,
3.3:​ Who is ​as Sweet as Honey​; Who ​Subdued the Pride of the
Demons Madhu and Kaitabha​ and ​Destroyed the Demons​ (Madhu
and) ​Kaitabha​, ​Indulging in the Din and Uproar​ of the Great
Battle,
3.4:​ ​Victory to You​, ​Victory to You​, (I take Refuge in Your
Auspicious Feet) O the ​Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura​; (Victory
to You) Who Shine with ​Beautiful Locks of Hair​ and Who is the
Daughter of the Mountain​.

Ayi Shata-Khanndda Vikhannddita-Runndda Vitunnddita-Shunnda


Gaja-​[A]​dhipate
Ripu-Gaja-Ganndda Vidaaranna-Canndda Paraakrama-Shunndda
Mrga-​[A]​dhipate |
Nija-Bhuja-Danndda Nipaatita-Khanndda Vipaatita-Munndda
Bhatta-​[A]​dhipate
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute
|| 4 ||

Meaning:
(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious
Feet)
4.1:​ ​Salutations​ to You O Divine Mother; I Invoke You; Who is
the ​Conquerer of the Enemy's Elephants​; Who ​Cut off​ their
Trunks​ and ​Heads​, and the ​Headless Bodies​ into ​Hundred Pieces​,
4.2:​ (I Invoke You) Whose ​Lion Fiercely Tear Asunder​ the F ​ aces
of the ​Powerful Elephants​ of the ​Enemies​,
4.3:​ Who ​Felled​ the ​Heads​ of Demons (Chanda) and ​Munda​ with
the ​Weapons​ in Her ​Arms​ and ​Conquered​ the (Enemy) ​Warriors​,
4.4:​ ​Victory to You​, ​Victory to You​, (I take Refuge in Your
Auspicious Feet) O the ​Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura​; (Victory
to You) Who Shine with ​Beautiful Locks of Hair​ and Who is the
Daughter of the Mountain​.

Ayi Ranna-Durmada Shatru-Vadho​[a-U]​dita Durdhara-Nirjara


Shakti-Bhrte
Catura-Vicaara Dhuriinna-Mahaashiva Duuta-Krta
Pramatha-​[A]​dhipate |
Durita-Duriiha Duraashaya-Durmati Daanava-Duta Krtaanta-Mate
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute
|| 5 ||

Meaning:
(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious
Feet)
5.1:​ ​Salutations​ to You O Divine Mother; I Invoke You; Who
Manifested​ to ​Destroy​ the B
​ attle-Intoxicated Arrogant Demons
and Who is the possessor of ​Unrestrainable and Imperishable
Power​,
5.2:​ (I Invoke You) Who ​made Lord Shiva​ Her ​Messenger​, that
Shiva​ Who is ​Distinguished​ by ​Cleverness in Deliberation​ and is
the ​Lord of the Ghosts and Goblins​,
5.3:​ Who is ​Honoured​ for ​Bringing an End​ (i.e. Rejecting) to the
Proposal of the ​Evil-Minded​ and ​Ignorant Messenger​ of the
Demon​ (Shumbha) (and hence bringing an end to the demons
themselves),
5.4:​ ​Victory to You​, ​Victory to You​, (I take Refuge in Your
Auspicious Feet) O the ​Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura​; (Victory
to You) Who Shine with ​Beautiful Locks of Hair​ and Who is the
Daughter of the Mountain​.

Ayi Sharannaagata Vairi-Vadhuvara Viiravara-​[A]​bhaya


Daaya-Kare
Tri-Bhuvana-Mastaka Shula-Virodhi Shiro-​[A]​dhikrta-​[A]​mala
Shula-Kare |
Dumi-Dumi-Taamara Dhundubhi-Naadam-Aho-Mukhariikrta
Dingma-Kare
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute
|| 6 ||

Meaning:
(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious
Feet)
6.1:​ ​Salutations​ to You O Divine Mother; I Invoke You; Who gave
Abhaya​ to the ​Heroic Soldiers​ of the ​Enemy​ when their ​Good
Wives​ took Her ​Refuge​,
6.2:​ (I Invoke You) Whose ​Pure Trident​ in ​Hand Capture​ the
Heads of the Heads​ (Rulers) of the ​Three Worlds​ who ​Oppose that
Trident​,
6.3:​ Whose Victory give rise to ​Dumi-Dumi​ Sound of ​Dundubhi
Drum flowing incessantly like ​Water​ which fills ​All​ the D​ irections
with ​Joy​,
6.4:​ ​Victory to You​, ​Victory to You​, (I take Refuge in Your
Auspicious Feet) O the ​Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura​; (Victory
to You) Who Shine with ​Beautiful Locks of Hair​ and Who is the
Daughter of the Mountain​.

Ayi Nija-Hungkrti Maatra-Niraakrta Dhumravilocana


Dhumra-Shate
Samara-Vishossita Shonnita-Biija Samudbhava-Shonnita
Biija-Late |
Shiva-Shiva-Shumbha Nishumbha-Mahaahava Tarpita-Bhuta
Pishaaca-Rate
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute
|| 7 ||

Meaning:
(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious
Feet)
7.1:​ ​Salutations​ to You O Divine Mother; I Invoke You; Who
Reduced Demon ​Dhumralocana​ into ​Hundred Smoke Particles
(i.e. Ashes) with a ​Mere Humkara​,
7.2:​ (I Invoke You) Who ​Dried up​ the Strength of the original
Demon ​Raktabija​ and ​Similar Raktabijas Produced​ from him like a
Creeper​ Chain (from each drop of blood ​Seed​ ) during the ​Battle​,
7.3:​ Whose ​Great Auspicious Sacrifice​ (resembling a Yagna) of
Shumbha and Nishumbha satisfied​ the ​Ghosts and Fiends
(attending Lord Shiva),
7.4:​ ​Victory to You​, ​Victory to You​, (I take Refuge in Your
Auspicious Feet) O the ​Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura​; (Victory
to You) Who Shine with ​Beautiful Locks of Hair​ and Who is the
Daughter of the Mountain​.

Dhanur-Anussangga Ranna-Kssanna-Sangga Parisphurad-Angga


Nattat-Kattake
Kanaka-Pishangga Prssatka-Nissangga Rasad-Bhatta-Shrngga
Hataa-Battuke |
Krta-Caturangga Bala-Kssiti-Rangga Ghattad-Bahu-Rangga
Rattad-Battuke
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute
|| 8 ||
Meaning:
(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious
Feet)
8.1:​ (Salutations to You O Divine Mother) I Invoke You; Whose
Bracelet Dances​ on Her ​Shining Arms​ Following the Movements of
Her ​Bow​ during ​Each Instant​ of the ​Battle​,
8.2:​ (I Invoke You) Whose ​Golden Arrows​ become ​Reddish​ (with
blood) when they ​Cling​ to the ​Stupid Enemies​ and ​Slay​ them
inspite of their ​Howls​ and S ​ creams​ at the ​Top​ of their Voice
(displaying vain pride),
8.3:​ Who ​Turn​ the ​Four-Fold Array​ (Caturanga) of Enemies
surrounding from all sides, and consisting of ​Many Heads of
Various Colours​ who ​Stupidly Howl and Scream​ (displaying their
vain pride), INTO a ​Play of Decreasing Strength​ (of the
Caturanga),
8.4:​ ​Victory to You​, ​Victory to You​, (I take Refuge in Your
Auspicious Feet) O the ​Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura​; (Victory
to You) Who Shine with ​Beautiful Locks of Hair​ and Who is the
Daughter of the Mountain​.

Sura-Lalanaa Tatatheyi Tatheyi Krta-Abhinayo-​[U]​dara


Nrtya-Rate
Krta Kukuthah Kukutho Gaddadaadika-Taala Kutuuhala
Gaana-Rate |
Dhudhukutta Dhukkutta Dhimdhimita Dhvani Dhiira Mrdamga
Ninaada-Rate
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute
|| 9 ||

Meaning:
(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious
Feet)
9.1:​ (Salutations to You O Divine Mother) I Invoke You; Following
the Rhythm of Whose Great Battle the ​Celestial Dancers Dance
the rhythm of ​Ta-Tha-Theyi​, ​Ta-Theyi​, expressing the sentiment
of the battle with their Dramatic ​Acts​,
9.2:​ (I Invoke You) Following the Rhythm of Whose Great Battle
the Celestial Musicians ​Create Music​ capturing the Tense
Eagerness​ of the battle with the ​Talas​ (musical beats) like
Ku-Kutha​, ​Ku-Kutha​, ​Ga-Da-Dha​, ​Ga-Da-Dha​,
9.3:​ Following the Rhythm of Whose Great Battle a ​Steady​ Deep
Sound​ of ​Dhu-Dhu-Kuta​, ​Dhu-Kuta​, ​Dhim-Dhimi​ is played in the
background from the ​Mridangam​ (a musical drum),
9.4:​ ​Victory to You​, ​Victory to You​, (I take Refuge in Your
Auspicious Feet) O the ​Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura​; (Victory
to You) Who Shine with ​Beautiful Locks of Hair​ and Who is the
Daughter of the Mountain​.

Jaya Jaya Japya Jaye-Jaya-Shabda Para-Stuti


Tat-Para-Vishva-Nute
Jhanna-Jhanna-Jhin.jhimi Jhingkrta Nuupura-Shin.jita-Mohita
Bhuuta-Pate |
Nattita Nattaardha Nattii Natta Naayaka Naattita-Naattya
Su-Gaana-Rate
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute
|| 10 ||

Meaning:
(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious
Feet)
10.1:​ (Salutations to You O Divine Mother) I Invoke You; Who is
Praised​ by the ​Whole World​; For Whom they ​Mutter Victory
Prayers​ before the Battle, ​Shout Victory Shouts​ after the Battle,
which is then ​Followed​ by Singing Her ​Stuthis​ (Eulogy),
10.2:​ (I Invoke You) Whose ​Anklets Jingling​ with the ​Jhana-Jhana
Sound ​Captivate Lord Shiva​, the ​Lord​ of the ​Ghosts and Goblins​,
10.3:​ Who ​Dance​ as ​Half​ of the Body of Lord Shiva, where the
Male​ and the ​Female Dancers​ (having a single body) is the ​Hero
of the Cosmic Play which is taking place along with the ​Beautiful
Song​ (of the Divine Sound of Nada),
10.4:​ ​Victory to You​, ​Victory to You​, (I take Refuge in Your
Auspicious Feet) O the ​Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura​; (Victory
to You) Who Shine with ​Beautiful Locks of Hair​ and Who is the
Daughter of the Mountain​.

Ayi Sumanah-Sumanah-Sumanah
Sumanah-Sumanohara-Kaanti-Yute
Shrita-Rajanii Rajanii-Rajanii Rajanii-Rajanii Kara-Vaktra-Vrte |
Sunayana-Vi-Bhramara Bhramara-Bhramara
Bhramara-Bhramara-​[A]​dhipate
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute
|| 11 ||

Meaning:
(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious
Feet)
11.1:​ ​Salutations​ to You O Divine Mother; I Invoke You; Whose
Beautiful Mind​ is ​United​ with a ​Charming Appearance​,
11.2:​ (I Invoke You) Whose Beautiful ​Face​ makes ​Subserviant
the Beauty of the ​Moon Light​ of ​Night​ by ​Hiding​ them with Its
Own Beauty,
11.3:​ Whose ​Beautiful Eyes Conquer​ the Beauty of the ​Bees​ by
Its Own Beauty,
11.4:​ ​Victory to You​, ​Victory to You​, (I take Refuge in Your
Auspicious Feet) O the ​Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura​; (Victory
to You) Who Shine with ​Beautiful Locks of Hair​ and Who is the
Daughter of the Mountain​.
Sahita-Mahaahava Mallama-Tallika Malli-Tarallaka Malla-Rate
Viracita-Vallika Pallika-Mallika Jhillika-Bhillika Varga-Vrte |
Shita-Krta-Phulla Samullasita-​[A]​runna Tallaja-Pallava Sal-Lalite
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute
|| 12 ||

Meaning:
(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious
Feet)
12.1:​ (Salutations to You O Divine Mother) I Invoke You; Who is
Accompanied​ in the Great Battle against ​Excellent Wrestlers
(Fighters) by Girls who appear Tender like ​Jasmine Fighting
against the Enemies,
12.2:​ (I Invoke You) Whose Accompaniments are ​Composed of
Girls from the ​Bheel Tribe​ who are Tender like Creepers of
Jasmine​ and buzz like Swarms of ​Bees​,
12.3:​ Whose Face Play a ​Smile Created by Joy​ which appear like
Dawn Shining forth​ with ​Red Colour​ and Blossoming the ​Excellent
Buds​ of Flowers,
12.4:​ ​Victory to You​, ​Victory to You​, (I take Refuge in Your
Auspicious Feet) O the ​Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura​; (Victory
to You) Who Shine with ​Beautiful Locks of Hair​ and Who is the
Daughter of the Mountain​.

Avirala-Ganndda Galan-Mada-Medura Matta-Matangga


ja-Raaja-Pate
Tri-Bhuvana-Bhussanna Bhuuta-Kalaanidhi Ruupa-Payo-Nidhi
Raaja-Sute |
Ayi Sudatii-Jana Laalasa-Maanasa Mohana Manmatha-Raaja-Sute
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute
|| 13 ||

Meaning:
(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious
Feet)
13.1:​ (Salutations to You O Divine Mother) I Invoke You; Who is
like a ​Royal Intoxicated Elephant​ from whose ​Cheeks​ the ​Thick
Mada​ (Intoxicant) ​Oozes​ out and ​Falls Incessantly​ (in the form of
Arts, Beauty and Power),
13.2:​ (I Invoke You) Who is the ​Daughter​ of the ​King​ and from
Whom comes the ​Treasures of Arts, Beauty and Power​ which are
Ornaments​ of the ​Three Worlds​,
13.3:​ Who is like the ​Daughter of Manmatha​ (God of Love) who
gives rise to the ​Desires and Infatuation​ in the ​Mind​ for Women
with ​Beautiful Smile​,
13.4:​ ​Victory to You​, ​Victory to You​, (I take Refuge in Your
Auspicious Feet) O the ​Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura​; (Victory
to You) Who Shine with ​Beautiful Locks of Hair​ and Who is the
Daughter of the Mountain​.

Kamala-Dala-​[A]​mala Komala-Kaanti Kalaa-Kalita-​[A]​mala


Bhaalalate
Sakala-Vilaasa Kalaa-Nilaya-Krama Keli-Calat-Kala Hamsa-Kule |
Alikula-Sangkula Kuvalaya-Mannddala
Mouli-Milad-Bakula-Ali-Kule
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute
|| 14 ||

Meaning:
(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious
Feet)
14.1:​ (Salutations to You O Divine Mother) I Invoke You; On
Whose ​Stainless, Shining Forehead​ is ​Artistically Curved​ the
Tender Beauty​ of a ​Spotless, Shining Lotus Petal​,
14.2:​ (I Invoke You) Whose ​Movement​ resemble the ​Playful, Soft
Movements​ of a ​Flock of Swans​ from Which ​All Schools of Arts​ are
Manifested in Succession​,
14.3:​ Whose ​Ornamented and Braided Hair​ Combines the ​Beauty
and Sweetness of the Blue Water Lily crowded by Swarm of Bees
AND the ​Bakula Flower infested with a Swarm of Bees​,
14.4:​ ​Victory to You​, ​Victory to You​, (I take Refuge in Your
Auspicious Feet) O the ​Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura​; (Victory
to You) Who Shine with ​Beautiful Locks of Hair​ and Who is the
Daughter of the Mountain​.

Kara-Muralii-Rava Viijita-Kuujita Lajjita-Kokila Man.ju-Mate


Milita-Pulinda Manohara-Gun.jita Ran.jita-Shaila Nikun.ja-Gate |
Nija-Ganna-Bhuuta Mahaa-Shabarii-Ganna Sad-Gunna-Sambhrta
Keli-Tale
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute
|| 15 ||

Meaning:
(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious
Feet)
15.1:​ (Salutations to You O Divine Mother) I Invoke You; Who
make the ​Sound of Flute in Hand​ appear ​Wet and Monotonous​;
Who put the ​Cuckoo​ to ​Shame​ by the ​Beauty​ (of Her Voice),
15.2:​ (I Invoke You) Who ​Hum Heart-Stealing Songs along with
the Girls of the ​Pulinda​ Tribe while W
​ alking​ in the ​Brightly
Coloured​ (due to blooming flowers) ​Grooves​ of the ​Mountains​,
15.3:​ Who ​Play​ with the ​Tribal Women​ of Her ​Group​ who are
filled with ​Good Virtues​,
15.4:​ ​Victory to You​, ​Victory to You​, (I take Refuge in Your
Auspicious Feet) O the ​Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura​; (Victory
to You) Who Shine with ​Beautiful Locks of Hair​ and Who is the
Daughter of the Mountain​.

Kattitatta-Piita Dukuula-Vicitra Mayukha-Tiraskrta Candra-Ruce


Prannata-Suraasura Mouli-Manni-Sphura d-Amshula-Sannakha
Candra-Ruce
Jita-Kanaka-​[A]​cala Mouli-Mado​[a-Uu]​rjita Nirbhara-Kun.jara
Kumbha-Kuce
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute
|| 16 ||

Meaning:
(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious
Feet)
16.1:​ (Salutations to You O Divine Mother) I Invoke You; Whose
Waist​ is ​Soaked​ with ​Silk​ Clothes of ​Various Colours​, the ​Lustre​ of
Which ​Eclipses​ the Brightness of the ​Moon​,
16.2:​ (I Invoke You) On Whose ​Toe-Nails​ Which ​Throb​ with the
Radiance​ of ​Gems​ of D ​ iadem​ and Spreads Its ​Brightness​ like
Moon​, ​Prostate​ the ​Devas​ and the ​Asuras​,
16.3:​ Who ​Win​ over the Mighty Heads ​Swollen with Pride like
Golden Mountain​, with the ​Pre-eminence​ (of Power and
Compassion) ​Abounding​ in Her ​Pitcher-Like Bosom​,
16.4:​ ​Victory to You​, ​Victory to You​, (I take Refuge in Your
Auspicious Feet) O the ​Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura​; (Victory
to You) Who Shine with ​Beautiful Locks of Hair​ and Who is the
Daughter of the Mountain​.

Vijita-Sahasra-Karaika Sahasra-Karaika Sahasra-Karaika-Nute


Krta-Sura-Taaraka Sanggara-Taaraka Sanggara-Taaraka
Suunu-Sute |
Suratha-Samaadhi Samaana-Samaadhi Samaadhi-Samaadhi
Sujaata-Rate |
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute
|| 17 ||

Meaning:
(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious
Feet)
17.1:​ (Salutations to You O Divine Mother) I Invoke You; Who
Conquer Thousands of Enemies​ who fight against Her with
Thousands of Hands​ (by manifesting Her Own Thousand Hands);
Who then ​Make Thousands of Hands​ (of Devotees) ​Praise Her​,
17.2:​ (I Invoke You) Who ​Created​ the ​Rescuer of the Devas​ (Son
Kartikeya) to ​Fight​ with Demon ​Tarkasura​ and then ​Urged​ Her
Son​ for that Great ​Fight​,
17.3:​ Who is Pleased with both: The ​Devotional Contemplation
like King Suratha​ for Worldly Gains, and also the ​Excellent
Devotional Contemplation like Merchant Samadhi​ for Spiritual
Knowledge,
17.4:​ ​Victory to You​, ​Victory to You​, (I take Refuge in Your
Auspicious Feet) O the ​Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura​; (Victory
to You) Who Shine with ​Beautiful Locks of Hair​ and Who is the
Daughter of the Mountain​.

Pada-Kamalam Karunnaa-Nilaye Varivasyati Yo-​[A]​nudinam


Su-Shive
Ayi Kamale Kamalaa-Nilaye Kamalaa-Nilayah Sa Katham Na
Bhavet |
Tava Padam-Eva Param-Padam-Ity-Anushiilayato Mama Kim Na
Shive
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute
|| 18 ||
Meaning:
(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious
Feet)
18.1:​ (Salutations to You O Divine Mother) I Invoke You knowing
that ​Whoever Serves​ Your ​Highly Auspicious Lotus Feet Everyday​,
Which is an ​Abode of Compassion​, ...
18.2:​ (He Serves) That ​Lotus​ (Lotus Feet), Which is an ​Abode of
Kamala​ (Goddess Mahalakshmi); (Therefore) ​Will He Not Himself
Become an Abode of Kamala​ (i.e. filled with Purity and
Prosperity)?
18.3:​ Your ​Feet Indeed​ is the ​Supreme Feet​ (i.e. Supreme
Refuge); Therefore ​How can I Not Practise Devotion Towards
them, O Auspicious Mother​?
18.4:​ ​Victory to You​, ​Victory to You​, (I take Refuge in Your
Auspicious Feet) O the ​Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura​; (Victory
to You) Who Shine with ​Beautiful Locks of Hair​ and Who is the
Daughter of the Mountain​.

Kanaka-Lasat-Kala-Sindhu-Jalair-Anussin.cati
Te-Gunna-Rangga-Bhuvam
Bhajati Sa Kim Na
Shacii-Kuca-Kumbha-Tattii-Parirambha-Sukha-​[A]​nubhavam |
Tava Carannam Sharannam Kara-Vaanni Nata-Amara-Vaanni
Nivaasi Shivam
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute
|| 19 ||

Meaning:
(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious
Feet)
19.1:​ (Salutations to You O Divine Mother) I Invoke You knowing
that when a Devotee ​Washes​ the ​Place​ where ​Your Attributes are
Exhibited​ (i.e. Your Place of Worship) with ​Water​ from ​River
which is ​Shining​ like ​Gold​ and F​ lowing Softly​, ...
19.2:​ ​Will He not Feel the Joy​ of Your ​All-Embracing Grace
contained in Your ​Pitcher-Like Bosom​ (i.e. Cosmic Heart)?
19.3:​ (Therefore) ​I Take Refuge at Your Feet, O Vani​ (Devi
Mahasaraswati), and ​I Prostate before You, O Eternal Vani​ (Devi
Mahasaraswati), in Whom ​Resides​ All ​Auspiciousness​,
19.4:​ ​Victory to You​, ​Victory to You​, (I take Refuge in Your
Auspicious Feet) O the ​Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura​; (Victory
to You) Who Shine with ​Beautiful Locks of Hair​ and Who is the
Daughter of the Mountain​.

Tava Vimale​[a-I]​ndu-Kulam Vadane​[a-I]​ndu-Malam Sakalam


Nanu Kuula-Yate
Kimu Puruhuuta-Purii-Indu Mukhii Sumukhiibhir-Asou
Vimukhii-Kriyate |
Mama Tu Matam Shiva-Naama-Dhane Bhavatii Krpayaa Kimuta
Kriyate
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute
|| 20 ||

Meaning:
(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious
Feet)
20.1:​ (Salutations to You O Divine Mother) I Invoke You; Whose
Moon-Like Face​ is the ​Abode of Spotless and Stainless Purity
which ​Certainly Subdues All Impurities​,
20.2:​ Otherwise, ​Why​ have my Mind ​Turned Away​ from the
Moon-Faced Beautiful Ladies​ like those present in ​Indra's Castle​?
20.3:​ According to ​my opinion​; ​Without Your Grace​, ​How is it
possible​ to Discover the ​Treasure of Shiva's Name​ within us?
(Therefore I continue to Invoke Your Grace),
20.4:​ ​Victory to You​, ​Victory to You​, (I take Refuge in Your
Auspicious Feet) O the ​Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura​; (Victory
to You) Who Shine with ​Beautiful Locks of Hair​ and Who is the
Daughter of the Mountain​.

Ayi Mayi Diina Dayaalu-Tayaa Krpaya-Iva Tvayaa


Bhavitavyam-Ume
Ayi Jagato Jananii Krpayaasi Yathaasi Tathanu-mita-Asira-Te |
Yad-Ucitam-Atra
Bhavatyurarii-Kurutaa-Duru-Taapam-Apaakurute
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute
|| 21 ||

Meaning:
(O Divine Mother, I invoke You and take refuge in Your Auspicious
Feet)
21.1:​ (Salutations to You O Divine Mother) I Invoke You; ​You
Must Bestow Your Grace on Me​, O Mother ​Uma​, Who is
Compassionate to the Miserable​,
21.2:​ (I Invoke You) O ​Mother of the Universe​; ​Just as Your
Grace​ is Showered (on the Devotees), ​In the Same Manner​ are
Your ​Arrows Scattered​ (on the Enemies) (destroying their egos),
21.3​ Please do ​Whatever is Appropriate at this time​, O ​Worshipful
Mother​, to ​Remove​ the ​Sorrows and Afflictions​ (of the world)
which has become ​Difficult​ for me to bear,
21.4:​ ​Victory to You​, ​Victory to You​, (I take Refuge in Your
Auspicious Feet) O the ​Destroyer of Demon Mahishasura​; (Victory
to You) Who Shine with ​Beautiful Locks of Hair​ and Who is the
Daughter of the Mountain​.

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