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Narayani Stuti

Narayani Stuti in English · English

🕉️ hindu·📿 9× repetitions·🕐 During Navaratri; on Tuesdays and Fridays; morning or evening before the image of the Goddess·📜 Devi Mahatmya (Durga Saptashati), Chapter 11 — Markandeya Purana

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✦ Meaning

The Narayani Stuti is the great hymn of the gods to the Divine Mother in the eleventh chapter of the Devi Mahatmya (Durga Saptashati), part of the Markandeya Purana. After the Goddess slays Shumbha and Nishumbha and restores order to the universe, the assembled gods pour out this praise, addressing her as Narayani — the auspiciousness of all auspiciousness, the power behind creation, preservation and dissolution, and the refuge of the afflicted. With its tender, surrendering refrain 'Narayani Namostute,' it is among the most beloved and frequently recited prayers to the Goddess.

Origin & Story

Devi Mahatmya (Durga Saptashati), Chapter 11 — Markandeya Purana · Maharshi Markandeya (traditionally ascribed) · Puranic period (c. 5th–6th century CE for the Devi Mahatmya)

The Devi Mahatmya, also called the Durga Saptashati or Chandi, forms part of the Markandeya Purana and recounts the Divine Mother's victories over the demons Madhu-Kaitabha, Mahishasura, and Shumbha-Nishumbha. After the Goddess slays Shumbha and Nishumbha and the universe is freed from terror, the gods led by Indra gather to glorify her. In this eleventh chapter they offer the Narayani Stuti, praising her as the supreme Shakti who is the auspiciousness of all auspicious things, the power behind creation, preservation and dissolution, the form and the ruler of all, and the unfailing refuge of those who are meek and afflicted. Moved by their devotion, the Goddess promises to incarnate again and again whenever danger threatens the world, assuring her devotees of her eternal protection.

✦ As told in scripture

Within the same chapter the Goddess promises that whenever the world is beset by calamity she will manifest and destroy the enemies of the righteous — a promise echoing the Gita's assurance of divine descent. Devotees hold that those who recite the Narayani Stuti with faith are shielded from disease, fear and misfortune, for the hymn itself declares that no calamity befalls those who take refuge in the Mother.

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Complete Text with Meaning

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Verse 1

devi prapannārti-hare prasīda prasīda mātar-jagato'khilasya | prasīda viśveśvari pāhi viśvaṃ tvam-īśvarī devi carācarasya ||

Meaning:O Goddess, remover of the sufferings of those who take refuge in You, be gracious; be gracious, O Mother of the whole world. Be gracious, O Ruler of the universe, and protect the world — for You are the sovereign of all that moves and is unmoving.

Verse 2

sarva-maṅgala-māṅgalye śive sarvārtha-sādhike | śaraṇye tryambake gauri nārāyaṇi namo'stu te ||

Meaning:O auspiciousness of all that is auspicious, O benevolent one who accomplishes every aim, O refuge of all, three-eyed Gauri — O Narayani, salutations unto You.

Verse 3

sṛṣṭi-sthiti-vināśānāṃ śakti-bhūte sanātani | guṇāśraye guṇa-maye nārāyaṇi namo'stu te ||

Meaning:O eternal one who are the very power of creation, preservation and dissolution, the abode of the qualities (gunas) and their embodiment — O Narayani, salutations unto You.

Verse 4

śaraṇāgata-dīnārta-paritrāṇa-parāyaṇe | sarvasyārti-hare devi nārāyaṇi namo'stu te ||

Meaning:O You ever intent on rescuing the meek and the afflicted who seek Your shelter, O Goddess who removes the distress of all — O Narayani, salutations unto You.

Verse 5

sarva-svarūpe sarveśe sarva-śakti-samanvite | bhayebhyas-trāhi no devi durge devi namo'stu te ||

Meaning:O You who are the form of all, the Lord of all, endowed with every power — save us from all fears, O Goddess Durga; O Goddess, salutations unto You.

Verse 6

rogān-aśeṣān-apahaṃsi tuṣṭā ruṣṭā tu kāmān sakalān-abhīṣṭān | tvām-āśritānāṃ na vipan-narāṇāṃ tvām-āśritā hy-āśrayatāṃ prayānti ||

Meaning:When pleased, You destroy every disease; when displeased, You frustrate all longed-for desires. No misfortune befalls those who have taken refuge in You, and indeed those who shelter in You become a refuge for others.

Word-by-Word Meaning

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devi🔊O Goddess

prapannārti-hare🔊O remover of the sufferings of those who take refuge in You

prasīda🔊be gracious, be pleased

mātar-jagato'khilasya🔊O Mother of the entire universe

viśveśvari pāhi viśvaṃ🔊O Ruler of the universe, protect the world

īśvarī carācarasya🔊You are the sovereign of all that moves and is unmoving

sarva-maṅgala-māṅgalye🔊O auspiciousness of all that is auspicious

śive sarvārtha-sādhike🔊O benevolent one, accomplisher of all aims

śaraṇye tryambake gauri🔊O refuge of all, three-eyed one, fair Gauri

nārāyaṇi namo'stu te🔊O Narayani, salutations be unto You

sṛṣṭi-sthiti-vināśānāṃ śakti-bhūte🔊O You who are the very power behind creation, preservation and dissolution

sanātani guṇāśraye guṇa-maye🔊O eternal one, abode of the gunas and embodiment of the gunas

śaraṇāgata-dīnārta-paritrāṇa-parāyaṇe🔊O You ever devoted to rescuing the meek and afflicted who seek shelter

sarvasyārti-hare devi🔊O Goddess who removes the distress of all

sarva-svarūpe sarveśe🔊O You who are the form of all and the Lord of all

sarva-śakti-samanvite🔊O You endowed with all powers

bhayebhyas-trāhi no devi🔊O Goddess, save us from all fears

durge devi namo'stu te🔊O Durga, O Goddess, salutations be unto You

rogān-aśeṣān-apahaṃsi tuṣṭā🔊when pleased, You destroy all diseases without remainder

ruṣṭā tu kāmān sakalān-abhīṣṭān🔊but when displeased, You frustrate all the desired aspirations

tvām-āśritānāṃ na vipan-narāṇāṃ🔊no calamity befalls those who have taken refuge in You

Benefits of Chanting Narayani Stuti

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One of the most powerful prayers for the Divine Mother's grace and protection

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The refrain 'Narayani Namostute' is held to remove fear, disease and misfortune

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Recited for the welfare of the world and for shelter in times of distress

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Glorifies the Goddess as the power behind all creation, preservation and dissolution

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Said to bring health when the Mother is pleased and to fulfil righteous desires

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A central hymn of Navaratri and daily Durga Saptashati recitation

How to Chant Narayani Stuti

Repetitions9times

Best TimeDuring Navaratri; on Tuesdays and Fridays; morning or evening before the image of the Goddess

Recite the verses with devotion and surrender, lingering on the refrain 'Narayani Namostute' at the close of each verse and bowing inwardly to the Mother. It may be chanted on its own as a heartfelt prayer for protection, or as part of a full Durga Saptashati (Chandi) recitation, especially during Navaratri. Light a lamp before an image of the Goddess and offer red flowers if possible, calling upon her as the remover of all fears.

Frequently Asked Questions

This page shows the complete Narayani Stuti written in the English script — the same Sanskrit/Hindi verses, transliterated character-by-character so you can read and chant comfortably. Tap any line (or the ▶ button) to hear it recited aloud.

Yes — only the script changes; the words and their meaning are the original. The verse-by-verse meaning, benefits and how-to-chant guidance on this page apply exactly the same.

It is the hymn of praise sung by the gods to the Divine Mother in the eleventh chapter of the Devi Mahatmya (Durga Saptashati), found within the Markandeya Purana. The gods glorify her as Narayani after she has destroyed the demons Shumbha and Nishumbha, and pray for the protection of the world.

It means 'O Narayani, salutations unto You.' Narayani is a name of the Goddess as the feminine power (Shakti) of Narayana, the Supreme. The phrase recurs as a refrain throughout the stuti, making it a beautiful and rhythmic prayer of surrender to the Divine Mother.

It is traditionally recited for the Mother's protection from all fears, for relief from disease and misfortune, and for the welfare of oneself and the world. The verses themselves declare that when the Goddess is pleased she removes all illness, and that no calamity touches those who take refuge in her.

It is chanted especially during Navaratri and as part of the daily recitation of the Durga Saptashati (Chandi Path). Devotees also recite it on Tuesdays and Fridays, and in times of difficulty as a prayer for the Mother's shelter and grace.