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Vindhyeshwari Stotram Meaning — Line by Line

विन्ध्येश्वरी स्तोत्रम्

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Meaning — Line by Line

Every verse of Vindhyeshwari Stotram with its English meaning. Tap any word to hear it, or ▶ to recite the verse.

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  1. Verse 1. Nishumbha-Shumbha-Garjini Prachanda-Munda-Khandini।
  2. Verse 2. Trishula-Munda-Dharini Dhara-Vighata-Harini।
  3. Verse 3. Daridra-Duhkha-Harini Sada Vibhuti-Karini।
  4. Verse 4. Lasat-Sulola-Lochanam Lasat-Sulola-Kuntalam।
  5. Verse 5. Karabja-Danavadinim Bhayarta-Rakshaya-Karim।
  6. Verse 6. Sunasikam Sulochanam Sukarna-Ratna-Bhushinim।
  7. Verse 7. Rameti Vishva-Vandinim Shiveti Siddha-Gayinim।
Verse 1#

Nishumbha-Shumbha-Garjini Prachanda-Munda-Khandini।

निशुम्भशुम्भगर्जिनी प्रचण्डमुण्डखण्डिनी। वने रणे प्रकाशिनी भजामि विन्ध्यवासिनीम्॥१॥

Nishumbha-Shumbha-Garjini Prachanda-Munda-Khandini। Vane Rane Prakashini Bhajami Vindhyavasinim॥1॥

MeaningI worship Vindhyavasini, who roared forth against and destroyed Shumbha and Nishumbha, who cut down the fierce Chanda and Munda, and who manifests her power in the forest and on the field of battle.

Verse 2#

Trishula-Munda-Dharini Dhara-Vighata-Harini।

त्रिशूलमुण्डधारिणी धराविघातहारिणी। गृहे गृहे निवासिनी भजामि विन्ध्यवासिनीम्॥२॥

Trishula-Munda-Dharini Dhara-Vighata-Harini। Grihe Grihe Nivasini Bhajami Vindhyavasinim॥2॥

MeaningI worship Vindhyavasini, the bearer of the trident and the severed heads of demons, who removes the afflictions of the earth, and who dwells protectively in every home.

Verse 3#

Daridra-Duhkha-Harini Sada Vibhuti-Karini।

दरिद्रदुःखहारिणी सदा विभूतिकारिणी। वियोगशोकहारिणी भजामि विन्ध्यवासिनीम्॥३॥

Daridra-Duhkha-Harini Sada Vibhuti-Karini। Viyoga-Shoka-Harini Bhajami Vindhyavasinim॥3॥

MeaningI worship Vindhyavasini, who removes poverty and sorrow, who ever grants prosperity and glory, and who takes away the grief of separation.

Verse 4#

Lasat-Sulola-Lochanam Lasat-Sulola-Kuntalam।

लसत्सुलोललोचनां लसत्सुलोलकुन्तलाम्। लसत्सुलोलकुण्डलां भजामि विन्ध्यवासिनीम्॥४॥

Lasat-Sulola-Lochanam Lasat-Sulola-Kuntalam। Lasat-Sulola-Kundalam Bhajami Vindhyavasinim॥4॥

MeaningI worship Vindhyavasini, whose lovely restless eyes shine, whose beautiful tresses sway, and whose graceful ear-rings glimmer.

Verse 5#

Karabja-Danavadinim Bhayarta-Rakshaya-Karim।

कराब्जदानवादिनीं भयार्तरक्षयाकरीम्। सुलोचनां सुदोचनीं भजामि विन्ध्यवासिनीम्॥५॥

Karabja-Danavadinim Bhayarta-Rakshaya-Karim। Sulochanam Sudochanim Bhajami Vindhyavasinim॥5॥

MeaningI worship Vindhyavasini, who with her lotus-hand destroys the demons, who protects those stricken by fear, the fair-eyed and beautiful one.

Verse 6#

Sunasikam Sulochanam Sukarna-Ratna-Bhushinim।

सुनासिकां सुलोचनां सुकर्णरत्नभूषिणीम्। सुकेशपाशशोभिनीं भजामि विन्ध्यवासिनीम्॥६॥

Sunasikam Sulochanam Sukarna-Ratna-Bhushinim। Sukesha-Pasha-Shobhinim Bhajami Vindhyavasinim॥6॥

MeaningI worship Vindhyavasini, with her shapely nose and lovely eyes, her ears adorned with gems, her abundant hair beautifully arrayed.

Verse 7#

Rameti Vishva-Vandinim Shiveti Siddha-Gayinim।

रमेति विश्ववन्दिनीं शिवेति सिद्धगायिनीम्। भजामि भक्तभाविनीं भजामि विन्ध्यवासिनीम्॥७॥

Rameti Vishva-Vandinim Shiveti Siddha-Gayinim। Bhajami Bhakta-Bhavinim Bhajami Vindhyavasinim॥7॥

MeaningI worship Vindhyavasini, whom all the world adores as Rama (Lakshmi) and whom the Siddhas sing of as Shiva (the auspicious one), who responds to the devotion of her devotees.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

भजामि
Bhajami
I worship, I adore
विन्ध्यवासिनीम्
Vindhyavasinim
The Goddess who dwells in the Vindhya mountains (Vindhyavasini Devi)
निशुम्भशुम्भगर्जिनी
Nishumbha-Shumbha-Garjini
She who roared against (challenged and slew) the demons Shumbha and Nishumbha
प्रचण्डमुण्डखण्डिनी
Prachanda-Munda-Khandini
She who cut down the fierce demons Chanda and Munda
वने रणे प्रकाशिनी
Vane Rane Prakashini
She who shines forth (manifests her power) in the forest and on the battlefield
त्रिशूलधारिणी
Trishula-Dharini
Bearer of the trident
धराविघातहारिणी
Dhara-Vighata-Harini
Remover of calamities and the burden afflicting the earth
गृहे गृहे निवासिनी
Grihe Grihe Nivasini
She who dwells in every home (as the protecting Shakti)
दरिद्रदुःखहारिणी
Daridra-Duhkha-Harini
Remover of poverty and sorrow
विभूतिकारिणी
Vibhuti-Karini
Bestower of prosperity, abundance and glory
वियोगशोकहारिणी
Viyoga-Shoka-Harini
Remover of the grief of separation
लसत्सुलोललोचनाम्
Lasat-Sulola-Lochanam
Whose lovely restless eyes shine radiantly
सुलोलकुन्तलाम्
Sulola-Kuntalam
With beautiful flowing locks of hair
सुलोलकुण्डलाम्
Sulola-Kundalam
Wearing lovely swaying ear-rings
भयार्तरक्षयाकरीम्
Bhayarta-Rakshaya-Karim
Protector of those tormented by fear
सुनासिकाम्
Sunasikam
With a beautiful, shapely nose
सुकर्णरत्नभूषिणीम्
Sukarna-Ratna-Bhushinim
Whose lovely ears are adorned with jewels
रमेति विश्ववन्दिनीम्
Rameti Vishva-Vandinim
Worshipped by the whole world as 'Rama' (Lakshmi, the auspicious one)
शिवेति सिद्धगायिनीम्
Shiveti Siddha-Gayinim
Sung by the Siddhas as 'Shiva' (the auspicious Goddess)
भक्तभाविनीम्
Bhakta-Bhavinim
She who is reached through the loving devotion of her devotees

Origin & History

Source: Traditional Shakta hymn associated with the Vindhyavasini Devi of Vindhyachal (Devi Mahatmya / Markandeya Purana tradition)

Author: Unknown (traditional)

Period: Medieval

In the Devi Mahatmya, the gods, oppressed by the demons Shumbha and Nishumbha, pray to the Goddess. From the body of Parvati emerges the radiant Kaushiki, who, as Vindhyavasini, takes her seat upon the Vindhya mountains and destroys the demon hosts including Chanda, Munda, Shumbha and Nishumbha. This stotram celebrates that ever-victorious Mother of the Vindhyas, whose shrine at Vindhyachal is one of the most revered Shakti Peethas of northern India.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Vindhyavasini / Vindhyeshwari?
Vindhyavasini ('she who dwells in the Vindhyas') is a form of Goddess Durga celebrated in the Devi Mahatmya, where she is born to slay the demons Shumbha and Nishumbha. Her chief shrine is the Vindhyachal Shakti Peetha in Uttar Pradesh, India.
What does the refrain 'Bhajami Vindhyavasinim' mean?
It means 'I worship Vindhyavasini'. Every verse of the stotram closes with this phrase, so the whole hymn becomes a repeated, heartfelt act of worship of the Goddess.
When is the best time to chant the Vindhyeshwari Stotram?
Tuesdays and Fridays are traditionally dedicated to the Goddess, and Navaratri is especially auspicious. It is also chanted during pilgrimage to Vindhyachal and as a daily prayer for protection and prosperity.
What is the connection to the Devi Mahatmya?
The opening verse refers to the slaying of Shumbha, Nishumbha, Chanda and Munda — the central episodes of the third charita of the Devi Mahatmya (Durga Saptashati). Vindhyavasini is identified with that victorious form of the Goddess.

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