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Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Shakti-Buddhi-Lakshmi Rupena

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Shakti-Buddhi-Lakshmi Rupena in English · English

🕉️ hindu·📿 27× repetitions·🕐 Daily at dawn, during Navaratri, or before study, work and important undertakings·📜 Durga Saptashati Chapter 5

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हिन्दी / देवनागरी తెలుగు தமிழ்ಕನ್ನಡ മലയാളം ગુજરાતી বাংলা ଓଡ଼ିଆ ਪੰਜਾਬੀEnglishසිංහල 𑌗𑍍𑌰𑌨𑍍𑌥

✦ Meaning

These three verses are among the most loved refrains of the Tantrokta Devi Suktam in Chapter 5 of the Durga Saptashati, where the gods adore the one Goddess as present in every being under countless forms. This famous triad salutes her as Shakti (power), Buddhi (intelligence) and Lakshmi (fortune) — the energy that drives, the wisdom that guides and the abundance that sustains all life. Each line ends with the threefold 'namastasyai... namo namah,' a rolling cascade of reverence.

Origin & Story

Durga Saptashati Chapter 5 · Sage Markandeya (Rishi Markandeya) · Ancient (c. 400–600 CE, Markandeya Purana)

In Chapter 5 of the Devi Mahatmya, the gods, oppressed by the demons Shumbha and Nishumbha, sing the Tantrokta Devi Suktam. Recognising the one Goddess as the inner essence of all beings, they salute her form by form — as Vishnumaya, consciousness, intelligence, sleep, hunger, power, peace, mother, fortune and more. These verses praising her as Shakti, Buddhi and Lakshmi are among the most cherished of that hymn.

✦ As told in scripture

Devotees hold that whoever steadily contemplates the Goddess as the Shakti, Buddhi and Lakshmi dwelling within all beings finds courage rising, the mind growing clear, and fortune quietly turning favourable, for they have learned to see the Mother everywhere.

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Complete Text with Meaning

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Verse 1

yā devī sarvabhūteṣu śaktirūpeṇa saṃsthitā namastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namaḥ

Meaning:To that Goddess who abides in all beings in the form of power (Shakti) — salutation to her, salutation to her, salutation to her, again and again. To that Goddess who abides in all beings in the form of intelligence (Buddhi) — salutation to her, salutation to her, salutation to her, again and again. To that Goddess who abides in all beings in the form of fortune (Lakshmi) — salutation to her, salutation to her, salutation to her, again and again.

Verse 2

yā devī sarvabhūteṣu buddhirūpeṇa saṃsthitā namastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namaḥ

Verse 3

yā devī sarvabhūteṣu lakṣmīrūpeṇa saṃsthitā namastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namaḥ

Word-by-Word Meaning

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yā devī🔊that Goddess who

sarvabhūteṣu🔊in all beings, in all living creatures

śaktirūpeṇa🔊in the form of power, strength, energy (Shakti)

saṃsthitā🔊abides, is established, is present

buddhirūpeṇa🔊in the form of intelligence and discernment (Buddhi)

lakṣmīrūpeṇa🔊in the form of fortune and prosperity (Lakshmi)

namastasyai🔊salutation to her

namo namaḥ🔊salutation again and again

Benefits of Chanting Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Shakti-Buddhi-Lakshmi Rupena

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Invokes the Goddess as the indwelling Shakti (power) in every being, awakening inner strength

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Cultivates buddhi — clear intelligence and right discernment — as a divine presence

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Draws the grace of Lakshmi for fortune, prosperity and well-being

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Trains the mind to perceive the one Devi within all of creation, deepening devotion

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Soothing and rhythmic, ideal for daily japa and for calming an agitated mind

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Chanted within the Tantrokta Devi Suktam during Navaratri for strength, wisdom and abundance

How to Chant Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Shakti-Buddhi-Lakshmi Rupena

Repetitions27times

Best TimeDaily at dawn, during Navaratri, or before study, work and important undertakings

Sit before an image of Durga after bathing and recite these verses with a serene, devoted mind, bowing inwardly at each 'namastasyai.' Contemplate the Goddess as the very Shakti, Buddhi and Lakshmi within you and within all beings. Chant the triad 3, 9 or 27 times, or recite them as part of the complete 'Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu' (Tantrokta Devi Suktam) from Chapter 5 of the Durga Saptashati.

Frequently Asked Questions

This page shows the complete Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Shakti-Buddhi-Lakshmi Rupena 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 from the Tantrokta Devi Suktam in Chapter 5 of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmya). The gods praise the one Goddess as dwelling in all beings in many forms; this triad salutes her as Shakti, Buddhi and Lakshmi.

They are three of the most essential forms in which the Goddess sustains life — power that energises, intelligence that guides, and fortune that nourishes. Devotees love this triad as a compact prayer for strength, wisdom and prosperity all at once.

Yes. While they belong to the longer 'Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu' hymn, this triad is often recited by itself, especially before study, work or new ventures, to invoke inner strength, clear thinking and abundance.