Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Daya Rupena Meaning — Line by Line

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु दयारूपेण संस्थिता

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Verse 1#

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु दयारूपेण संस्थिता । नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः ॥

Ya Devi sarva-bhuteshu daya-rupena samsthita Namas tasyai namas tasyai namas tasyai namo namah

MeaningTo that Goddess who abides in all beings in the form of compassion — salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her again and again.

Verse 2#

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शान्तिरूपेण संस्थिता । नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः ॥

Ya Devi sarva-bhuteshu shanti-rupena samsthita Namas tasyai namas tasyai namas tasyai namo namah

MeaningTo that Goddess who abides in all beings in the form of peace — salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her again and again.

Verse 3#

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु मातृरूपेण संस्थिता । नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः ॥

Ya Devi sarva-bhuteshu matri-rupena samsthita Namas tasyai namas tasyai namas tasyai namo namah

MeaningTo that Goddess who abides in all beings in the form of the mother — salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her again and again.

Verse 4#

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु क्षान्तिरूपेण संस्थिता । नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः ॥

Ya Devi sarva-bhuteshu kshanti-rupena samsthita Namas tasyai namas tasyai namas tasyai namo namah

MeaningTo that Goddess who abides in all beings in the form of forgiveness — salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her again and again.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

या देवी

Ya Devi

That Goddess who

सर्वभूतेषु

Sarva-bhuteshu

In all beings, in every living creature

दयारूपेण

Daya-rupena

In the form of compassion / mercy

संस्थिता

Samsthita

Is firmly established, abides, is present

शान्तिरूपेण

Shanti-rupena

In the form of peace / tranquillity

मातृरूपेण

Matri-rupena

In the form of the mother

क्षान्तिरूपेण

Kshanti-rupena

In the form of forgiveness / forbearance

नमस्तस्यै

Namas tasyai

Salutations to Her

नमो नमः

Namo namah

Again and again, I bow; salutations, salutations

Origin & History

Source: Devi Mahatmyam (Durga Saptashati), Markandeya Purana — Tantrokta Devi Sukta

Author: Sage Markandeya (traditional attribution)

Period: c. 4th–6th century CE (Devi Mahatmyam)

In the Devi Mahatmyam, after the Goddess vanquishes the demons, the gods offer this great hymn of praise. They behold the one Divine Mother present in all beings under countless aspects — as compassion, peace, motherhood, forgiveness, intelligence, power and more — and salute Her with the recurring refrain 'Namas tasyai namas tasyai namas tasyai namo namah.' These gentle, soothing verses on daya, shanti, matri and kshanti are among the most beloved in all Devi worship.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Daya Rupena' mean?▼

It means 'To that Goddess who abides in all beings in the form of compassion (daya) — salutations to Her again and again.' It declares that the Divine Mother is present as the very mercy and kindness found within every living being.

Where do these verses come from?▼

They are part of the famous 'Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu' hymn (the Tantrokta Devi Sukta) in the Devi Mahatmyam, also called Durga Saptashati or Chandi Path, found in the Markandeya Purana.

Why is the salutation repeated three times?▼

The threefold 'Namas tasyai namas tasyai namas tasyai' expresses complete and wholehearted reverence — salutation in thought, word and deed — surrendering fully to the Divine Mother who pervades all.

When are these verses chanted?▼

They are recited daily in Devi worship and especially during Navaratri, the nine nights dedicated to the Goddess, as well as on Fridays and Ashtami, invoking Her compassion, peace and protection.

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