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Sarva Mangala Mangalye

सर्व मंगल मांगल्ये

🕉️ hindu·📿 3× repetitions·🕐 During Navratri, on Fridays and Ashtami, at the close of Devi worship, or before any auspicious undertaking·📜 Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmya), Markandeya Purana — Narayani Stuti, Chapter 11

Also known as: sarva mangala mangalye shive · sarvamangala mangalye · narayani namostute · sarva mangal mangalye

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हिन्दी / देवनागरीతెలుగుதமிழ்ಕನ್ನಡമലയാളംગુજરાતીবাংলাଓଡ଼ିଆਪੰਜਾਬੀEnglish

Origin & Story

Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmya), Markandeya Purana — Narayani Stuti, Chapter 11 · Sage Markandeya (traditional) · Ancient (c. 4th–6th century CE in present form)

After the Goddess destroys Shumbha, Nishumbha and Mahishasura, the devas gather to praise her in the Narayani Stuti. This verse is its crown — saluting her as the auspiciousness within all auspicious things and as Narayani, the eternal Shakti behind the cosmic cycle of creation, preservation and dissolution. Over centuries it became the universal closing prayer of all Devi worship.

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Devotees hold that no worship of the Goddess is complete without this verse — it is said to make good whatever was lacking or imperfect in the puja. Across India it is chanted to bless brides, to open shops and homes, and to seal the Navratri paath, trusted to draw the Devi's protective grace over every endeavour.

Complete Text with Meaning

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Verse 1

सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके। शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते॥

Sarva Mangala Mangalye Shive Sarvartha Sadhike Sharanye Tryambake Gauri Narayani Namostu Te

Meaning:Salutations to you, O Narayani — the auspiciousness in all that is auspicious, the benevolent consort of Shiva, fulfiller of every aim, refuge of all, the three-eyed radiant Gauri.

Verse 2

सृष्टिस्थितिविनाशानां शक्तिभूते सनातनि। गुणाश्रये गुणमये नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते॥

Srishti Sthiti Vinashanam Shaktibhute Sanatani Gunashraye Gunamaye Narayani Namostu Te

Meaning:Salutations to you, O Narayani — the eternal power behind creation, preservation and dissolution, the support of the three gunas and their very substance.

Word-by-Word Meaning

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सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये🔊Sarva Mangala MangalyeO auspiciousness of all that is auspicious
शिवे🔊ShiveO benevolent one, consort of Shiva
सर्वार्थसाधिके🔊Sarvartha SadhikeAccomplisher of every goal
शरण्ये🔊SharanyeO refuge of all who seek shelter
त्र्यम्बके🔊TryambakeThree-eyed Goddess
गौरि🔊GauriO radiant, fair one
नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते🔊Narayani Namostu TeO Narayani, salutations to you
सृष्टिस्थितिविनाशानां🔊Srishti Sthiti VinashanamOf creation, preservation and dissolution
शक्तिभूते सनातनि🔊Shaktibhute SanataniO embodiment of power, O eternal one
गुणाश्रये गुणमये🔊Gunashraye GunamayeSupport of the three gunas and made of them

Benefits of Chanting Sarva Mangala Mangalye

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The most beloved verse of the Devi — recited to close every Durga Saptashati paath and Devi puja

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Invokes the Goddess as 'Narayani', the power behind creation, sustenance and dissolution

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Sought for auspiciousness (mangal), protection and the fulfilment of every righteous aim

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Chanted at weddings, Navratri and the start of new ventures for the Devi's blessing

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Short, rhythmic and easy to memorise — a complete prayer in two verses

How to Chant Sarva Mangala Mangalye

Repetitions3times
Best TimeDuring Navratri, on Fridays and Ashtami, at the close of Devi worship, or before any auspicious undertaking

Recite facing an image of the Goddess, ideally after lighting a lamp. Chant the two verses with a calm, devoted heart. It is the traditional closing prayer (samapan) of the Durga Saptashati and may be repeated three times.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is part of the 'Narayani Stuti' in the eleventh chapter of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmya), within the Markandeya Purana — the hymn the gods sing in praise of the Goddess after she vanquishes the demons.
'Salutations to you, O Narayani.' Narayani is the supreme feminine power (Shakti) of Narayana — the Goddess as the energy that creates, sustains and dissolves the universe.
It is the traditional concluding prayer that gathers all the Goddess's qualities into one salutation — auspiciousness, refuge, and the fulfilment of every aim — making it the perfect seal for any worship of the Devi.

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