Durga in Sanskrit literally means “invincible”. The syllable “Du” signifies 4 devils namely poverty, evil habits, sufferings & famine. The “r” refers to diseases and “ga” means destroyer of injustice, sins, cruelty, laziness & irreligion. There are many ways to please Goddess, out of which chanting mantras are one of the important ways to get blessings.

The below mantras are carefully chosen which when chanted gives you relief from the problems or the troubles you are facing in life.

• Dhyan Mantra

“Om jataa jut samaayuktamardhendu krit lakshnam

Lochanyatra sanyuktam padmendu sadya shan naam”

This is one of the most important mantras suggested for students who lack concentration or focus while studying. Chanting this mantra for success in exams is witnessed to give positive results.

• Durga Mantra

“Sarva Mangala Mangalye Sive Sarvartha Sadhike

Saranye Trayambike Gauri Narayani Namostute”

Recited in most of the auspicious occasions & rituals, this is another mantra that chanted during Durga puja of Navratri that gives inner strength, wisdom & prosperous life.

• Devi Stuti Mantra

“Ya devi sarva bhuteshu, shanti rupena sangsthita

Ya devi sarva bhuteshu, shakti rupena sangsthita

Ya devi sarva bhuteshu, matri rupena sangsthita

Yaa devi sarva bhuteshu, buddhi rupena sangsthita

Namastasyai, namastasyai, namastasyai, namo namaha”

• Maa Durga-Duh-Swapna-Nivaaran Mantra

“Shanti karmani sarvatra tatha duh swapna darshane

Grah pidaasu chograsu maahaatmyam srinu yaanmam”

This mantra praises the Goddess Durga to develop positive thoughts in mind, create healthy & living relationships, power & banish the negative thoughts.

• Durga Shatru-Shanti Mantra

“Ripavah sankshayam yaanti kalyaanam chop padyate

Nandate cha kulam punsaam maahaatmyam mam srinu yaanmam”

Those who are facing any kind of negative influence in their life, this is the mantra to protect a family from enemies that will keep you safe & shielded from the adversities & evil spirits.

Do’s and Don'ts While Chanting Mantras

Do’s - Wake up early in the morning, take bath & wear clean clothes before chanting mantras. Place the idol or the photo of the Goddess Durga in a clean place to be worshipped. Apply Chandan or Roli, a red-colored powder, & offer flowers, belpatra, and kumkum.

Don’ts - Do not give a break or end to the process once you have started it. Activities like sneezing, yawning or spitting is strictly prohibited as it shows disrespect or insult of God.

Benefits of chanting Durga Mantras

• Chanting the Durga mantra to cure disease helps you to retain good health, encourage prosperity & remove ailments.
• One of the benefits of chanting this Durga mantra 108 times dissolves all the difficulties you are facing in your personal and professional life.