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Sarva Mangala Mangalye

Sarva Mangala Mangalye in English · English

🕉️ 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
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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.

✦ As told in scripture

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

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

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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Sarva Mangala Mangalye🔊O auspiciousness of all that is auspicious
Shive🔊O benevolent one, consort of Shiva
Sarvartha Sadhike🔊Accomplisher of every goal
Sharanye🔊O refuge of all who seek shelter
Tryambake🔊Three-eyed Goddess
Gauri🔊O radiant, fair one
Narayani Namostu Te🔊O Narayani, salutations to you
Srishti Sthiti Vinashanam🔊Of creation, preservation and dissolution
Shaktibhute Sanatani🔊O embodiment of power, O eternal one
Gunashraye Gunamaye🔊Support 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

This page shows the complete Sarva Mangala Mangalye 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 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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