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Sarva Badha Vinirmukto

सर्वाबाधाविनिर्मुक्तो

🕉️ hindu·📿 108× repetitions·🕐 During Navaratri Mahapuja, on Ashtami/Navami, or after completing Durga Saptashati paath·📜 Durga Saptashati Chapter 12

Also known as: sarva badha vinirmukto · sarvabadha vinirmukto dhanadhanya samanvitah · durga saptashati phala shruti verse · manushyo matprasadena bhavishyati

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Meaning

This is one of the most celebrated phala-shruti (fruit-of-recitation) verses of the Durga Saptashati, spoken by the Goddess herself in Chapter 12. She promises that whoever hears or recites her Mahatmya with devotion — especially at the great autumn worship — will, by her grace, be released from every obstacle and blessed with wealth and abundance. The closing 'na samshayah' (there is no doubt) seals the assurance.

Origin & Story

Durga Saptashati Chapter 12 · Sage Markandeya (Rishi Markandeya) · Ancient (c. 400–600 CE, Markandeya Purana)

Chapter 12 of the Devi Mahatmya, the 'Phala-stuti' chapter, records the Goddess's own declaration of the blessings that flow from hearing and reciting her glory. In this verse she assures that whoever attends her Mahatmya with devotion at the great annual autumn worship will be freed from all calamities and endowed with wealth and grain by her grace.

As told in scripture

Countless devotees through the ages have recited this verse during distress and at the close of Saptashati paath, testifying that obstacles dissolved and prosperity returned to their homes — fulfilling the Goddess's own pledge, 'na samshayah,' there is no doubt.

The Mantra

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सर्वाबाधाविनिर्मुक्तो धनधान्यसमन्वितः मनुष्यो मत्प्रसादेन भविष्यति संशयः

sarvābādhāvinirmukto dhanadhānyasamanvitaḥ manuṣyo matprasādena bhaviṣyati na saṃśayaḥ

Meaning:That person shall, by my grace, become freed from all calamities and endowed with wealth and grain; of this there is no doubt.

Word-by-Word Meaning

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सर्वाबाधा🔊sarvābādhāall obstacles, afflictions and calamities
विनिर्मुक्तः🔊vinirmuktaḥcompletely freed, released from
धनधान्य🔊dhana-dhānyawealth and grain (prosperity, abundance)
समन्वितः🔊samanvitaḥendowed with, fully possessed of
मनुष्यः🔊manuṣyaḥthe human being, the person
मत्प्रसादेन🔊matprasādenaby my grace (the Goddess speaking)
भविष्यति🔊bhaviṣyatiwill become
न संशयः🔊na saṃśayaḥthere is no doubt

Benefits of Chanting Sarva Badha Vinirmukto

Bestows release from all obstacles, afflictions and calamities (sarva-badha)

Blesses the devotee with wealth, grain and material abundance (dhana-dhanya)

A direct promise (phala-shruti) from the Goddess herself, charged with assurance

Frequently chanted as a sankalpa or seal at the conclusion of Durga Saptashati paath

Brings confidence and removal of fear, as the verse ends with 'there is no doubt'

Especially potent during the autumn Navaratri Mahapuja described in the same chapter

How to Chant Sarva Badha Vinirmukto

Repetitions108times
Best TimeDuring Navaratri Mahapuja, on Ashtami/Navami, or after completing Durga Saptashati paath

Recite this verse with full faith, ideally after hearing or reading the Devi Mahatmya, as the Goddess attaches its fruit to such devotion. It may be chanted 108 times as a standalone prayer for relief from troubles and for prosperity, or used as a closing affirmation (with sankalpa) at the end of a Saptashati reading during the autumn worship.

Frequently Asked Questions

It means 'freed from all obstacles and calamities.' In this verse from Durga Saptashati Chapter 12 the Goddess promises that her devotee will, by her grace, be released from every affliction and blessed with wealth and abundance, without doubt.
It is a phala-shruti — a verse declaring the fruit of reciting the Devi Mahatmya — spoken by the Goddess herself. It is one of the most frequently quoted assurances of protection and prosperity in the entire Durga Saptashati.
It is especially recited during the autumn Navaratri Mahapuja and after completing the Durga Saptashati paath. Devotees facing troubles also chant it on its own, often 108 times, for relief and abundance.

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