Arjuna Krita Durga Stotram — Benefits & How to Chant
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Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting Arjuna Krita Durga Stotram
Recited before battles and great undertakings for assured victory, as granted to Arjuna
Invokes the protection of Goddess Durga in her fierce, demon-slaying forms
Bestows courage, fearlessness and strength to face every difficulty
Said to free the devotee who rises at dawn and recites it from all fear and danger
Removes obstacles and the influence of enemies and hostile forces
A direct prayer from the Mahabharata, blessed by the very victory of the Pandavas
How to Chant Arjuna Krita Durga Stotram
Instructions
As Arjuna did, stand or sit facing the rising sun, fold your hands, and recite the verses with full faith and a warrior's resolve. According to the Mahabharata, one who rises at dawn and recites this hymn is freed from fear at all times and gains victory. It is especially powerful when chanted before a difficult task, examination, journey, or any contest, with the mind surrendered to the Goddess as the giver of victory.
Spiritual Significance
The Mahabharata records that the Goddess, manifesting in the sky, told Arjuna, 'In a short time you shall conquer your foes, O Pandava; you have Narayana himself as your aid, and you are invincible even to the gods.' Tradition holds that any sincere devotee who recites this hymn at dawn gains the same shelter of the Goddess — freedom from fear, and victory in every righteous endeavour.
Origin & History
Source: Mahabharata, Bhishma Parva, Chapter 23 (Bhagavad-Gita Parva, the chapter preceding the Gita)
Author: Veda Vyasa (the hymn spoken by Arjuna at Krishna's bidding)
On the field of Kurukshetra, as the great armies of the Pandavas and Kauravas stood arrayed for war, Lord Krishna turned to Arjuna and said, 'For the destruction of your enemies, invoke the Goddess Durga.' Arjuna at once stepped down from the chariot and, with folded hands, praised the Goddess by her many names — Siddha-senani, Kali, Bhadrakali, Mahakali, Chandi, Katyayani, Vijaya, Kaushiki, and the slayer of Mahishasura. Pleased by his devotion, the Goddess appeared before him in the heavens, granted him the boon of certain victory, and vanished. Reassured of triumph, Arjuna took up his bow — and it was then that the immortal teaching of the Bhagavad Gita began.