[Śiva speaks] O Pārvatī, the One Who has a lotus-like face! I am telling You those one-hundred and eight names, by the means of which Durgā or Satī can be pleased.||1||
- Durga - The Inaccessible
- Devi - The Diety
- Tribhuvaneshwari - Goddess of The Three Worlds
- Yashodagarba Sambhoota - Emerging From Yashoda's Womb
- Narayanavarapriya - Fond of Narayana's Boons
- Nandagopakulajata - Daughter Of The Nandagopa Race
- Mangalya - Auspicious
- Kulavardhini - Developer Of The Race
- Kamsavidravanakari - Threatened Kamsa
- Asurakshayamkari - Reducer Of The Number Of Demons
- Shilathata Vinikshibda - At Birth,Slammed By Kamsa
- Akashagamini - Flew In The Sky
- Vasudevabhagini - Sister Of Vasudeva
- Divamalya Vibhooshita - Adorned With Beautiful Garlands
- Divyambaradhara - Beautifully Robed
- Khadgaketaka Dharini - Holder Of Sword And Shield
- Shiva - Auspicious
- Papadharini - Bearer Of Others' Sins
- Varada - Granter Of Boons
- Krishna - Sister Of Krishna
- Kumari - Young Girl
- Brahmacharini - Seeker Of Brahman
- Balarkasadrushakara - Like The Rising Sun
- Purnachandra Nibhanana - Beautiful Like The Full Moon
- Chaturbhuja - Four-Armed
- Chaturvakttra - Four-Faced
- Peenashroni Payodhara - Large Bosomed
- Mayoora Pichhavalaya - Wearer Of Peacock-Feathered Bangles
- Keyurangadadharini - Bejeweled With Armlets And Bracelets
- Krishnachhavisama - Like Krishna's Radiance
- Krishna - Dark-Complexioned
- Sankarshanasamanana - Equal To Sankarshana
- Indradhwaja Samabahudharini - With Shoulders Like Indra's Flag
- Patradharini - Vessel-Holder
- Pankajadharini - Lotus-Holder
- Kanttadhara -- Holder of Shiva's Neck
- Pashadharini -- Holder Of Rope
- Dhanurdharini -- Holder Of Bow
- Mahachakradharini -- Holder Of Chakra
- Vividayudhadhara -- Bearer Of Various Weapons
- Kundalapurnakarna Vibhooshita -- Wearer Of Earrings Covering The Ears
- Chandravispardimukha -- Beautiful Like The Moon
- Mukutavirajita -- Shining With Crown Adorned
- Shikhipichhadwaja Virajita -- Having Peacock-Feathered Flag
- Kaumaravratadhara -- Observer Of Fasts Like Young Girls Do
- Tridivabhavayirtri -- Goddess Of The Three Worlds
- Tridashapujita -- The Goddess Of The Celestials
- Trailokyarakshini -- Protector Of The Three Worlds
- Mahishasuranashini -- Destroyer Of Mahisha
- Prasanna -- Cheerful
- Surashreshtta -- Supreme Among The Celestials
- Shiva -- Shiva's Half
- Jaya -- Victorious
- Vijaya -- Conqueror
- Sangramajayaprada -- Granter Of Victory In The War
- Varada -- Bestower
- Vindhyavasini` -- Resident Of The Vindhyas
- Kali -- Dark-Complexioned
- Kali -- Goddess Of Death
- Mahakali -- Wife Of Mahakala
- Seedupriya -- Fond Of Drinks
- Mamsapriya -- Fond Of Flesh
- Pashupriya -- Fond Of All Beings
- Bhootanushruta -- Well-Wisher Of Bhootaganas
- Varada -- Bestower
- Kamacharini -- Acting On One's Own Accord
- Papaharini -- Destroyer Of Sins
- Kirti -- Famed
- Shree -- Auspicious
- Dhruti -- Valiant
- Siddhi -- Successful
- Hri --- Holy Chant Of Hymns
- Vidhya -- Wisdom
- Santati -- Granter Of Issues
- Mati -- Wise
- Sandhya -- Twilight
- Ratri -- Night
- Prabha -- Dawn
- Nitya -- Eternal
- Jyotsana -- Radiant Like Flames
- Kantha -- Radiant
- Khama -- Embodiment Of Forgiveness
- Daya -- Compassionate
- Bandhananashini -- Detacher Of Attachments
- Mohanashini -- Destroyer Of Desires
- Putrapamrityunashini -- Sustainer Of Son's Untimely Death
- Dhanakshayanashini -- Controller Of Wealth Decrease
- Vyadhinashini -- Vanquisher Of Ailments
- Mruthyunashini -- Destroyer Of Death
- Bhayanashini -- Remover Of Fear
- Padmapatrakshi -- Eyes Like The Lotus Leaf
- Durga -- Remover Of Distress
- Sharanya -- Granter Of Refuge
- Bhaktavatsala -- Lover Of Devotees
- Saukhyada -- Bestower Of Well-Being
- Arogyada -- Granter Of Good Health
- Rajyada -- Bestower Of Kingdom
- Ayurda -- Granter Of Longevity
- Vapurda -- Granter Of Beautiful Appearance
- Sutada -- Granter Of Issues
- Pravasarakshika -- Protector Of Travellers
- Nagararakshika -- Protector Of Land
- Sangramarakshika -- Protector Of Wars
- Shatrusankata Rakshika -- Protector From Distress Caused By Foes
- Ataviduhkhandhara Rakshika -- Protector From Ignorance And Distress
- Sagaragirirakshika -- Protector Of Seas And Hills
- Sarvakaryasiddhi Pradayika -- Granter Of Success In All Attempts
- Durga -- Deity Durga
Those who daily read these 108 names from Durgā Stotram, find nothing impossible in the three worlds.||16|| They receive benefits like wealth, luxury, offspring and lineage, elephants, four things — dharma, artha, kaam, moksha, and in the end are liberated eternally.||17||
Having prayed and meditated upon Devī, Kumarī, and the Goddess of demi-gods, worship Her with devotion using this stotra.||18||
O Goddess! The king who prays in the above manner and attains perfection (siddhi), attains his kingdom, and splendor back from everyone including the demi-gods.||19||
Those who write a yantra (diagram) of this stotra with Gomūtra (literally cow’s urine), Āltā (a red color pigment), Kuńkuma, Sindūra, Camphor, and Honey, and keep it in hand, becomes similar to Śiva [as a devotee].||20||
The one who writes and recites this eulogy during Bhauma new moon night attains every worldly luxury.||21||
Notes:
¹ In wars with demons, Pārvatī uses bell-clamor to disturb and create fear in Her opponents.
² The Kālikā form of Pārvatī is the fear-causing one.
³ According to an ancient story, Dakṣa performed a sacrifice without inviting Śiva, the consort of Satī. Not only that, Dakṣa, in front of his daughter Satī, accused and abused Śiva. Angry at this and dispassioned about Her birth from Dakṣa’s body, Satī decided to destroy the sacrifice and take re-birth as Pārvatī. Since then She is called as Dakṣayajñavināśinī. This story can be found in many Purāṇas.
× Names 52) to 56) describe Goddess as compliment of Brahma, Śiva, Candra, Kārtikeya, and Viṣṇu, respectively
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