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🌺 Sri Mahishasura Mardini Stotram (Ayi Giri Nandini)
Sri Mahishasura Mardini Stotram, popularly known as Ayi Giri Nandini, is one of the most powerful and beautiful hymns dedicated to Goddess Durga. It glorifies Maa Durga as the destroyer of Mahishasura and celebrates Her divine power, compassion, and protection.
Traditionally attributed to Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya, this sacred stotram is recited by devotees during Navaratri, Durga Puja, Fridays, and daily worship to seek strength, prosperity, courage, and divine grace.
On this page, you can read the complete Mahishasura Mardini Stotram in English, Hindi, and Bengali along with pronunciation, meaning, source, benefits, FAQs, and spiritual significance.
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🌺 Sri Mahishasura Mardini Stotram (Ayi Giri Nandini)
Below is the complete Sri Mahishasura Mardini Stotram (Ayi Giri Nandini) in English transliteration, Hindi, and Bengali. Devotees may recite these sacred verses during daily worship, Navaratri, Durga Puja, Fridays, and other auspicious occasions to seek the blessings of Maa Durga.
📿 Chant each verse with devotion and conclude with reverence to the Divine Mother for spiritual strength, protection, peace, and divine grace.
2. Suravara Varshini Durdhara Dharshini Durmukha Marshini Harsharate । Tribhuvana Poshini Shankara Toshini Kalmasha Moshini Ghorarate । Danuja Niroshini Diti Suta Roshini Durmada Shoshini Sindhu Sute । Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini Ramya Kapardini Shaila Sute ॥ 2 ॥
3. Ayi Jagadamba Madamba Kadamba Vana Priya Vasini Hasarate । Shikhari Shiromani Tunga Himalaya Shringa Nijalaya Madhyagate । Madhu Madhure Madhu Kaitabha Bhanjini Kaitabha Bhanjini Rasarate । Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini Ramya Kapardini Shaila Sute ॥ 3 ॥
4. Ayi Shata Khanda Vikhanda Runda Vitundita Shunda Gajadhipate । Ripu Gaja Ganda Vidarana Chanda Parakrama Shunda Mrigadhipate । Nija Bhuja Danda Nipatita Khanda Vipatita Munda Bhatadhipate । Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini Ramya Kapardini Shaila Sute ॥ 4 ॥
5. Ayi Rana Durmada Shatru Vadhodita Durdhara Nirjara Shakti Bhrite । Chatura Vichara Dhurina Mahashiva Duta Krita Pramathadhipate । Durita Duriha Durashaya Durmati Danava Duta Kritanta Mate । Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini Ramya Kapardini Shaila Sute ॥ 5 ॥
6. Ayi Sharanagata Vairi Vadhuvara Veera Varabhaya Dayakare । Tribhuvana Mastaka Shula Virodhi Shirodhi Kritamala Shulakare । Dumidumita Amara Dundubhi Nada Mahomukhari Krita Tigmakare । Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini Ramya Kapardini Shaila Sute ॥ 6 ॥
7. Ayi Nijahunkriti Matra Nirakrita Dhumra Vilochana Dhumra Shate । Samara Vishoshita Shonita Bija Samudbhava Shonita Bijalate । Shiva Shiva Shumbha Nishumbha Mahahava Tarpita Bhuta Pishacharate । Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini Ramya Kapardini Shaila Sute ॥ 7 ॥
8. Dhanur Anusanga Rana Kshana Sanga Parisphuradanga Natat Katake । Kanaka Pishanga Prishatka Nishanga Rasadbhata Shringa Hatavatuke । Krita Chaturanga Bala Kshiti Ranga Ghatad Bahuranga Ratad Batuke । Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini Ramya Kapardini Shaila Sute ॥ 8 ॥
9. Suralalana Tatatheyi Tatheyi Kritabhinayodara Nrityarate । Krita Kukutha Kukutho Gadadadika Tala Kutuhala Ganarate । Dhudhukuta Dhukkuta Dhindhimita Dhvani Dhira Mridanga Ninadarate । Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini Ramya Kapardini Shaila Sute ॥ 9 ॥
10. Jaya Jaya Japya Jaye Jaya Shabda Parastuti Tatpara Vishvanute । Bhana Bhana Bhinjimi Bhinkrita Nupura Sinjita Mohita Bhutapate । Natita Natardha Natinata Nayaka Natita Natya Suganarate । Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini Ramya Kapardini Shaila Sute ॥ 10 ॥
11. Ayi Sumanah Sumanah Sumanah Sumanah Sumanohara Kantiyute । Shrita Rajani Rajani Rajani Rajani Rajanikara Vaktravrite । Sunayana Vibhrama Bhramara Bhramara Bhramara Bhramaradhipate । Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini Ramya Kapardini Shaila Sute ॥ 11 ॥
12. Sahita Mahahava Mallama Tallika Mallita Rallaka Mallarate । Virachita Vallika Pallika Mallika Bhillika Bhillika Varga Vrite । Sitakrita Phulla Samullasitaruna Tallaja Pallava Sallalite । Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini Ramya Kapardini Shaila Sute ॥ 12 ॥
13. Avirala Ganda Galan Madamedura Matta Matanga Raja Pate । Tribhuvana Bhushana Bhuta Kalanidhi Rupa Payonidhi Raja Sute । Ayi Sudati Jana Lalasa Manasa Mohana Manmatha Raja Sute । Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini Ramya Kapardini Shaila Sute ॥ 13 ॥
14. Kamala Dalamala Komala Kanti Kalakalitamala Bhalalate । Sakala Vilasa Kalanilaya Krama Keli Chalat Kala Hamsa Kule । Alikula Sankula Kuvalaya Mandala Mauli Milad Bakulali Kule । Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini Ramya Kapardini Shaila Sute ॥ 14 ॥
15. Kara Murali Rava Vijita Kujita Lajjita Kokila Manjumate । Milita Pulinda Manohara Gunjita Ranjita Shaila Nikunjagate । Nija Guna Bhuta Mahashabari Gana Sadguna Sambhrita Kelitale । Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini Ramya Kapardini Shaila Sute ॥ 15 ॥
16. Katitata Pita Dukula Vichitra Mayukha Tiraskrita Chandra Ruche । Pranata Surasura Mauli Mani Sphura Damshula Sannakha Chandra Ruche । Jita Kanakachala Mauli Padorjita Nirbhara Kunjara Kumbha Kuche । Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini Ramya Kapardini Shaila Sute ॥ 16 ॥
17. Vijita Sahasrakaraika Sahasrakaraika Sahasrakaraika Nute । Krita Surataraka Sangara Taraka Sangara Taraka Sunu Sute । Suratha Samadhi Samana Samadhi Samadhi Samadhi Sujata Rate । Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini Ramya Kapardini Shaila Sute ॥ 17 ॥
18. Padakamalam Karunanilaye Varivasyati Yo Anudinam Sa Shive । Ayi Kamale Kamalanilaye Kamalanilayah Sa Katham Na Bhavet । Tava Padameva Param Padamity Anushilayato Mama Kim Na Shive । Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini Ramya Kapardini Shaila Sute ॥ 18 ॥
19. Kanaka Lasat Kala Sindhu Jalair Anusinchinute Guna Ranga Bhuvam । Bhajati Sa Kim Na Shachi Kucha Kumbha Tati Parirambha Sukhanubhavam । Tava Charanam Sharanam Karavani Natamaravani Nivasi Shivam । Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini Ramya Kapardini Shaila Sute ॥ 19 ॥
20. Tava Vimalendu Kulam Vadanendu Malam Sakalam Nanu Kulayate । Kimu Puruhuta Purindu Mukhi Sumukhibhirasau Vimukhi Kriyate । Mama Tu Matam Shivanama Dhane Bhavati Kripaya Kimuta Kriyate । Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini Ramya Kapardini Shaila Sute ॥ 20 ॥
21. Ayi Mayi Dina Dayalutaya Kripayaiva Tvaya Bhavitavyam Ume । Ayi Jagato Janani Kripayasi Yathasi Tathanumitasirate । Yaduchitam Atra Bhavatyurari Kurutadurutapam Apakuru Me । Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini Ramya Kapardini Shaila Sute ॥ 21 ॥
॥ Iti Sri Mahishasura Mardini Stotram ॥
2. सुरवरवर्षिणि दुर्धरधर्षिणि दुर्मुखमर्षिणि हर्षरते । त्रिभुवनपोषिणि शंकरतोषिणि कल्मषमोषिणि घोररते । दनुजनिरोषिणि दितिसुतरोषिणि दुर्मदशोषिणि सिंधुसुते । जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ 2 ॥
3. अयि जगदंब मदंब कदंबवनप्रियवासिनि हासरते । शिखरि शिरोमणि तुंगहिमालय शृंगनिजालय मध्यगते । मधुमधुरे मधुकैटभगंजिनि कैटभभंजिनि रासरते । जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ 3 ॥
4. अयि शतखंड विखंडितरुंड वितुंडितशुंड गजाधिपते । रिपुगजगंड विदारणचंड पराक्रमशुंड मृगाधिपते । निजभुजदंड निपातितखंड विपातितमुंड भटाधिपते । जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ 4 ॥
5. अयि रणदुर्मद शत्रुवधोदित दुर्धरनिर्जर शक्तिभृते । चतुरविचारधुरीण महाशिव दूतकृत प्रमथाधिपते । दुरितदुरीह दुराशय दुर्मति दानवदूत कृतांतमते । जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ 5 ॥
6. अयि शरणागत वैरिवधूवर वीरवराभयदायकरे । त्रिभुवन मस्तक शूलविरोधि शिरोधिकृतामल शूलकरे । दुमिदुमितामर दुंदुभिनाद महोमुखरीकृत तिग्मकरे । जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ 6 ॥
7. अयि निजहुंकृतिमात्र निराकृत धूम्रविलोचन धूम्रशते । समरविशोषित शोणितबीज समुद्भवशोणित बीजलते । शिव शिव शुंभ निशुंभ महाहव तर्पित भूत पिशाचरते । जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ 7 ॥
8. धनुरनुसंग रणक्षणसंग परिस्फुरदंग नटत्कटके । कनक पिशंग पृषत्कनिषंग रसद्भट शृंग हतावटुके । कृतचतुरंग बलक्षितिरंग घटद्बहुरंग रटद्बटुके । जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ 8 ॥
9. सुरललना ततथेयि तथेयि कृताभिनयोदर नृत्यरते । कृत कुकुथः कुकुथो गडदादिकताल कुतूहल गानरते । धुधुकुट धुक्कुट धिंधिमित ध्वनि धीर मृदंग निनादरते । जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ 9 ॥
10. जय जय जप्य जये जय शब्दपरस्तुति तत्पर विश्वनुते । भण भण भिंजिमि भिंकृतनूपुर सिंजितमोहित भूतपते । नटितनटार्ध नटीनटनायक नाटितनाट्य सुगानरते । जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ 10 ॥
11. अयि सुमनः सुमनः सुमनः सुमनः सुमनोहर कांतियुते । श्रित रजनी रजनी रजनी रजनी रजनीकर वक्त्रवृते । सुनयन विभ्रमर भ्रमर भ्रमर भ्रमर भ्रमराधिपते । जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ 11 ॥
12. सहित महाहव मल्लम तल्लिक मल्लित रल्लक मल्लरते । विरचित वल्लिक पल्लिक मल्लिक भिल्लिक भिल्लिक वर्ग वृते । सितकृत फुल्लसमुल्लसितारुण तल्लज पल्लव सल्ललिते । जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ 12 ॥
13. अविरलगंडगलन्मदमेदुर मत्तमतंगज राजपते । त्रिभुवनभूषण भूतकलानिधि रूपपयोनिधि राजसुते । अयि सुदतीजन लालसमानस मोहनमन्मथ राजसुते । जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ 13 ॥
14. कमलदलामल कोमलकांति कलाकलितामल भाललते । सकलविलास कलानिलय क्रमकेलिचलत्कलहंसकुले । अलिकुल संकुल कुवलय मंडल मौलिमिलद्भकुलालि कुले । जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ 14 ॥
15. करमुरलीरव वीजित कूजित लज्जितकोकिल मंजुमते । मिलित पुलिंद मनोहर गुंजित रंजितशैल निकुंजगते । निजगुणभूत महाशबरीगण सद्गुणसंभृत केलितले । जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ 15 ॥
16. कटितटपीत दुकूलविचित्र मयूखतिरस्कृत चंद्ररुचे । प्रणतसुरासुर मौलिमणिस्फुर दंशुलसन्नख चंद्ररुचे । जितकनकाचल मौलिपदोर्जित निर्भरकुंजर कुंभकुचे । जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ 16 ॥
17. विजित सहस्रकरैक सहस्रकरैक सहस्रकरैकनुते । कृत सुरतारक संगरतारक संगरतारक सूनुसुते । सुरथसमाधि समानसमाधि समाधि समाधि सुजातरते । जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ 17 ॥
18. पदकमलं करुणानिलये वरिवस्यति योऽनुदिनं स शिवे । अयि कमले कमलानिलये कमलानिलयः स कथं न भवेत् । तव पदमेव परंपदमित्यनुशीलयतो मम किं न शिवे । जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ 18 ॥
19. कनकलसत्कल सिंधुजलैरनुसिंचिनुते गुणरंगभुवं । भजति स किं न शचीकुचकुंभ तटीपरिरंभ सुखानुभवम् । तव चरणं शरणं करवाणि नतामरवाणि निवासि शिवं । जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ 19 ॥
20. तव विमलेंदुकुलं वदनेंदुमलं सकलं ननु कूलयते । किमु पुरुहूत पुरींदुमुखी सुमुखीभिरसौ विमुखीक्रियते । मम तु मतं शिवनामधने भवती कृपया किमुत क्रियते । जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ 20 ॥
21. अयि मयि दीनदयालुतया कृपयैव त्वया भवितव्यमुमे । अयि जगतो जननी कृपयासि यथासि तथानुमितासिरते । यदुचितमत्र भवत्युररि कुरुतादुरुतापमपाकुरु मे । जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते ॥ 21 ॥
॥ इति श्री महिषासुरमर्दिनि स्तोत्रम् ॥
২. সুরবরবর্ষিণি দুর্ধরধর্ষিণি দুর্মুখমর্ষিণি হর্ষরতে । ত্রিভুবনপোষিণি শঙ্করতোষিণি কল্মষমোষিণি ঘোররতে । দনুজনিরোষিণি দিতিসুতরোষিণি দুর্মদশোষিণি সিন্ধুসুতে । জয় জয় হে মহিষাসুরমর্দিনি রম্যকপর্দিনি শৈলসুতে ॥ ২ ॥
৩. অয়ি জগদম্ব মদম্ব কদম্ববনপ্রিয়বাসিনি হাসরতে । শিখরি শিরোমণি তুঙ্গহিমালয় শৃঙ্গনিজালয় মধ্যগতে । মধুমধুরে মধুকৈটভগঞ্জিনি কৈটভভঞ্জিনি রাসরতে । জয় জয় হে মহিষাসুরমর্দিনি রম্যকপর্দিনি শৈলসুতে ॥ ৩ ॥
৪. অয়ি শতখণ্ডবিখণ্ডিতরুণ্ড বিতুণ্ডিতশুণ্ড গজাধিপতে । রিপুগজগণ্ডবিদারণচণ্ড পরাক্রমশুণ্ড মৃগাধিপতে । নিজভুজদণ্ডনিপাতিতখণ্ড বিপাতিতমুণ্ড ভটাধিপতে । জয় জয় হে মহিষাসুরমর্দিনি রম্যকপর্দিনি শৈলসুতে ॥ ৪ ॥
৫. অয়ি রণদুর্মদশত্রুবধোদিত দুর্ধরনির্জরশক্তিভৃতে । চতুরবিচারধুরীণ মহাশিবদূতকৃত প্রমথাধিপতে । দুরিতদুরীহ দুরাশয় দুর্মতি দানবদূত কৃতান্তমতে । জয় জয় হে মহিষাসুরমর্দিনি রম্যকপর্দিনি শৈলসুতে ॥ ৫ ॥
৬. অয়ি শরণাগত বৈরিবধূবর বীরবরাভয়দায়করে । ত্রিভুবনমস্তক শূলবিরোধি শিরোধিকৃতামল শূলকরে । দুমিদুমিতামর দুন্দুভিনাদ মহোমুখরীকৃত তিগ্মকরে । জয় জয় হে মহিষাসুরমর্দিনি রম্যকপর্দিনি শৈলসুতে ॥ ৬ ॥
৭. অয়ি নিজহুঙ্কৃতিমাত্র নিরাকৃত ধূম্রবিলোচন ধূম্রশতে । সমরবিশোষিত শোণিতবীজ সমুদ্ভবশোণিত বীজলতে । শিব শিব শুম্ভ নিশুম্ভ মহাহব তর্পিত ভূত পিশাচরতে । জয় জয় হে মহিষাসুরমর্দিনি রম্যকপর্দিনি শৈলসুতে ॥ ৭ ॥
৮. ধনুরনুসঙ্গ রণক্ষণসঙ্গ পরিস্ফুরদঙ্গ নটৎকটকে । কনকপিশঙ্গ পৃষৎকনিষঙ্গ রসদ্ভটশৃঙ্গ হতাবটুকে । কৃতচতুরঙ্গ বলক্ষিতিরঙ্গ ঘটদ্বহুরঙ্গ রটদ্বটুকে । জয় জয় হে মহিষাসুরমর্দিনি রম্যকপর্দিনি শৈলসুতে ॥ ৮ ॥
৯. সুরললনা ততথেয়ি ততথেয়ি কৃতাভিনয়োদর নৃত্যরতে । কৃত কুকুথঃ কুকুথো গডদাদিকতাল কুতূহল গানরতে । ধুধুকুট ধুক্কুট ধিংধিমিত ধ্বনি ধীর মৃদঙ্গ নিনাদরতে । জয় জয় হে মহিষাসুরমর্দিনি রম্যকপর্দিনি শৈলসুতে ॥ ৯ ॥
১০. জয় জয় জপ্য জয়ে জয় শব্দপরস্তুতি তৎপর বিশ্বনুতে । ভণ ভণ ভিঞ্জিমি ভিঙ্কৃতনূপুর সিঞ্জিতমোহিত ভূতপতে । নটিতনটার্ধ নটীনটনায়ক নাটিতনাট্য সুগানরতে । জয় জয় হে মহিষাসুরমর্দিনি রম্যকপর্দিনি শৈলসুতে ॥ ১০ ॥
১১. অয়ি সুমনঃ সুমনঃ সুমনঃ সুমনঃ সুমনোহর কান্তিযুতে । শ্রিত রজনী রজনী রজনী রজনী রজনীকর বক্ত্রবৃতে । সুনয়ন বিভ্রমর ভ্রমর ভ্রমর ভ্রমর ভ্রমরাধিপতে । জয় জয় হে মহিষাসুরমর্দিনি রম্যকপর্দিনি শৈলসুতে ॥ ১১ ॥
১২. সহিত মহাহব মল্লম তল্লিক মল্লিত রল্লক মল্লরতে । বিরচিত বল্লিক পল্লিক মল্লিক ভিল্লিক ভিল্লিক বর্গবৃতে । সিতকৃত ফুল্লসমুল্লসিতারুণ তল্লজ পল্লব সল্ললিতে । জয় জয় হে মহিষাসুরমর্দিনি রম্যকপর্দিনি শৈলসুতে ॥ ১২ ॥
১৩. অবিরলগণ্ডগলন্মদমেদুর মত্তমতঙ্গজ রাজপতে । ত্রিভুবনভূষণ ভূতকলানিধি রূপপয়োনিধি রাজসুতে । অয়ি সুদতীজন লালসমানস মোহনমন্মথ রাজসুতে । জয় জয় হে মহিষাসুরমর্দিনি রম্যকপর্দিনি শৈলসুতে ॥ ১৩ ॥
১৪. কমলদলামল কোমলকান্তি কলাকলিতামল ভাললতে । সকলবিলাস কলানিলয় ক্রমকেলিচলৎ কলহংসকুলে । অলিকুল সংকুল কুবলয়মণ্ডল মৌলিমিলদ্বকুলালি কুলে । জয় জয় হে মহিষাসুরমর্দিনি রম্যকপর্দিনি শৈলসুতে ॥ ১৪ ॥
১৫. করমুরলীরব বীজিত কূজিত লজ্জিতকোকিল মঞ্জুমতে । মিলিত পুলিন্দ মনোহর গুঞ্জিত রঞ্জিতশৈল নিকুঞ্জগতে । নিজগুণভূত মহাশবরীগণ সদ্গুণসম্ভৃত কেলিতলে । জয় জয় হে মহিষাসুরমর্দিনি রম্যকপর্দিনি শৈলসুতে ॥ ১৫ ॥
১৬. কটিতটপীত দুকূলবিচিত্র ময়ূখতিরস্কৃত চন্দ্ররুচে । প্রণতসুরাসুর মৌলিমণিস্ফুর দংশুলসন্নখ চন্দ্ররুচে । জিতকনকাচল মৌলিপদোর্জিত নির্ভরকুঞ্জর কুম্ভকুচে । জয় জয় হে মহিষাসুরমর্দিনি রম্যকপর্দিনি শৈলসুতে ॥ ১৬ ॥
১৭. বিজিত সহস্রকরৈক সহস্রকরৈক সহস্রকরৈকনুতে । কৃত সুরতারক সঙ্গরতরক সঙ্গরতরক সুনুসুতে । সুরথসমাধি সমানসমাধি সমাধি সমাধি সুজাতরতে । জয় জয় হে মহিষাসুরমর্দিনি রম্যকপর্দিনি শৈলসুতে ॥ ১৭ ॥
১৮. পদকমলং করুণানিলয়ে বরিবস্যতি যোऽনুদিনং স শিবে । অয়ি কমলে কমলানিলয়ে কমলানিলয়ঃ স কথং ন ভবেত্ । তব পদমেব পরং পদমিত্যনুশীলয়তো মম কিং ন শিবে । জয় জয় হে মহিষাসুরমর্দিনি রম্যকপর্দিনি শৈলসুতে ॥ ১৮ ॥
১৯. কনকলসৎকল সিন্ধুজলৈরনুসিঞ্চিনুতে গুণরঙ্গভুবং । ভজতি স কিং ন শচীকুচকুম্ভ তটীপরিরম্ভ সুখানুভবম্ । তব চরণং শরণং করবাণি নতামরবাণি নিবাসি শিবম্ । জয় জয় হে মহিষাসুরমর্দিনি রম্যকপর্দিনি শৈলসুতে ॥ ১৯ ॥
২০. তব বিমলেন্দুকুলং বদনেন্দুমলং সকলং ননু কূলয়তে । কিমু পুরুহূত পুরীন্দুমুখী সুমুখীভিরসৌ বিমুখীক্ৰিয়তে । মম তু মতং শিবনামধনে ভবতী কৃপয়া কিমুত ক্রিয়তে । জয় জয় হে মহিষাসুরমর্দিনি রম্যকপর্দিনি শৈলসুতে ॥ ২০ ॥
২১. অয়ি ময়ি দীনদয়ালুতয়া কৃপয়ৈব ত্বয়া ভবিতব্যমুমে । অয়ি জগতো জননী কৃপয়াসি যথাসি তথানুমিতাসিরতে । যদুচিতমত্র ভবত্যুররি কুরুতাদুরুতাপমপাকুরু মে । জয় জয় হে মহিষাসুরমর্দিনি রম্যকপর্দিনি শৈলসুতে ॥ ২১ ॥
॥ ইতি শ্রী মহিষাসুরমর্দিনী স্তোত্রম্ ॥
📜 Meaning of Mahishasura Mardini Stotram
Mahishasura Mardini Stotram is one of the most beloved hymns dedicated to Goddess Durga, especially in Her form as Mahishasura Mardini—the destroyer of the buffalo demon Mahishasura. The hymn celebrates the Divine Mother's supreme power, beauty, compassion, and victory over evil.
Traditionally attributed to Sri Adi Shankaracharya, the stotram poetically narrates the triumph of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura, Shumbha, Nishumbha, Dhumralochana, and other demonic forces. These demons symbolize ego, ignorance, pride, anger, attachment, and negative tendencies within the human mind.
The famous refrain, "Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini Ramya Kapardini Shaila Sute", glorifies Maa Durga as the victorious daughter of the Himalayas, the remover of suffering, and the compassionate protector of all beings.
Every verse reveals a different aspect of the Divine Mother—Her fierce power against evil, Her unmatched beauty, Her cosmic dance, Her motherly grace, and Her role as the sustainer and protector of the universe.
Spiritually, the stotram teaches that divine grace destroys fear, negativity, and ignorance while awakening courage, wisdom, devotion, purity, and inner strength. It reminds devotees that the ultimate victory always belongs to Dharma and divine truth.
Reciting or listening to Mahishasura Mardini Stotram with devotion helps cultivate faith, peace of mind, spiritual energy, and surrender to the Divine Mother. For centuries, devotees have chanted this sacred hymn during Navaratri, Durga Puja, Fridays, and daily worship to seek Maa Durga's blessings and protection.
📖 Source & Origin of Mahishasura Mardini Stotram
Mahishasura Mardini Stotram is one of the most celebrated hymns of the Shakta tradition dedicated to Goddess Durga, the Supreme Divine Mother. The hymn glorifies Her victory over Mahishasura and other demonic forces, symbolizing the triumph of righteousness over evil and divine wisdom over ignorance.
Although the events described in the stotram are based on the Devi Mahatmya (Durga Saptashati) found in the Markandeya Purana, the stotram itself is an independent devotional composition that has been recited by devotees for centuries.
Because of its poetic beauty, powerful rhythm, and profound spiritual significance, Mahishasura Mardini Stotram has become one of the most beloved hymns in Sanatan Dharma and is especially recited during Navaratri, Durga Puja, Fridays, and other auspicious occasions dedicated to the Divine Mother.
Today, the stotram is cherished across India and around the world as a source of devotion, strength, courage, and spiritual inspiration.
✍️ Who Composed Mahishasura Mardini Stotram?
According to traditional belief, Mahishasura Mardini Stotram was composed by Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya, the great philosopher, saint, and spiritual master who revived Sanatan Dharma and established the Advaita Vedanta tradition.
Through this magnificent hymn, Adi Shankaracharya beautifully praises the Divine Mother in Her fierce, compassionate, and victorious forms. The verses vividly describe Goddess Durga's battles against Mahishasura, Shumbha, Nishumbha, Dhumralochana, and other demons while simultaneously portraying Her beauty, grace, and cosmic power.
The stotram reflects both deep devotion (Bhakti) and profound spiritual wisdom, which are hallmarks of Adi Shankaracharya's compositions. Its lyrical excellence and powerful imagery have made it one of the most popular and widely chanted hymns dedicated to Maa Durga.
For more than a thousand years, saints, scholars, and devotees have revered this sacred composition as a timeless expression of devotion to the Divine Mother and a source of spiritual strength and divine blessings.
🕉️ Spiritual Significance
🌺 Symbolizes the victory of good over evil.
🌺 Represents divine feminine energy (Shakti).
🌺 Removes fear and negativity.
🌺 Strengthens devotion and courage.
🌺 Promotes spiritual growth and inner peace.
🌺 Inspires righteousness and self-confidence.
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
Mahishasura Mardini Stotram may be recited in Sanskrit, Hindi, Bengali, or English transliteration according to one's comfort and familiarity. Since the original composition is in Sanskrit, preserving the correct pronunciation helps maintain the beauty, rhythm, and spiritual essence of the hymn.
Many devotees who cannot read Devanagari or Bengali script prefer English transliteration, which allows them to pronounce the verses accurately while preserving the original sound. Even beginners can gradually learn the proper pronunciation through regular practice and listening to traditional recitations.
The repeated refrain "Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini Ramya Kapardini Shaila Sute" is the heart of the stotram and should be chanted with devotion and reverence.
Perfect pronunciation is beneficial, but devotion and sincerity are considered more important than linguistic perfection. The Divine Mother accepts the prayers of devotees offered with faith and a pure heart.
If possible, chant slowly at first, paying attention to the rhythm and pronunciation. With regular recitation, the verses become easier to remember and recite naturally.
🪔 How to Recite Mahishasura Mardini Stotram
🌺 Take a bath and wear clean clothes.
🌺 Light a lamp and incense before Maa Durga.
🌺 Sit facing east or north.
🌺 Chant with devotion and concentration.
🌺 Offer flowers and fruits if possible.
🌺 Conclude with prayers to Maa Durga.
📅 Best Time to Chant
🌺 Daily morning and evening.
🌺 During Navaratri.
🌺 During Durga Puja.
🌺 Fridays and Ashtami.
🌺 During difficult times and spiritual practices.
✨ Benefits of Chanting Mahishasura Mardini Stotram
Mahishasura Mardini Stotram is regarded as one of the most powerful hymns dedicated to Goddess Durga. Regular recitation with devotion is believed to invoke the Divine Mother's protection, blessings, and spiritual grace.
🌺 Removes fear, anxiety, and negative energies from the mind and surroundings.
🌺 Grants courage, confidence, and inner strength to face life's challenges.
🌺 Invokes the blessings and divine protection of Maa Durga.
🌺 Helps overcome obstacles, enemies, and difficult situations.
🌺 Creates positive vibrations and spiritual harmony in the home.
🌺 Promotes peace, happiness, prosperity, and overall well-being.
🌺 Purifies the mind and encourages righteous thoughts and actions.
🌺 Strengthens devotion, faith, and connection with the Divine Mother.
🌺 Helps reduce stress and brings mental calmness and emotional balance.
🌺 Inspires spiritual growth and awakens divine consciousness.
🌺 Enhances concentration and fills the heart with positive energy.
🌺 During Navaratri, Durga Puja, Fridays, and other auspicious occasions, chanting this stotram is considered especially beneficial and spiritually rewarding.
🌺 Ultimately, Mahishasura Mardini Stotram reminds devotees that the Divine Mother always destroys ignorance and negativity while guiding Her children toward peace, wisdom, and liberation.
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📥 Download HD Image❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mahishasura Mardini Stotram?
Mahishasura Mardini Stotram is a sacred hymn dedicated to Goddess Durga that celebrates Her victory over Mahishasura and praises Her divine power.
Who composed Ayi Giri Nandini?
The stotram is traditionally attributed to Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya.
Can beginners chant this stotram?
Yes. Anyone can recite it with faith and devotion.
When should I recite Mahishasura Mardini Stotram?
It may be recited daily, especially during Navaratri, Fridays, Durga Puja, and auspicious occasions.
What are the benefits of chanting Ayi Giri Nandini?
It brings courage, peace, prosperity, protection, and spiritual upliftment.
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🙏 Conclusion
Sri Mahishasura Mardini Stotram, popularly known as Ayi Giri Nandini, is one of the most beautiful and powerful hymns dedicated to Goddess Durga.
Its sacred verses celebrate the victory of divine energy over evil and inspire devotees to cultivate courage, devotion, and righteousness.
May Maa Durga bless all devotees with strength, prosperity, happiness, and divine protection.
🌺 Jai Maa Durga 🌺
