सर्वाबाधाविनिर्मुक्तो — Word-by-Word Meaning
सर्वाबाधाविनिर्मुक्तो
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
सर्वाबाधा
sarvābādhā
all obstacles, afflictions and calamities
विनिर्मुक्तः
vinirmuktaḥ
completely freed, released from
धनधान्य
dhana-dhānya
wealth and grain (prosperity, abundance)
समन्वितः
samanvitaḥ
endowed with, fully possessed of
मनुष्यः
manuṣyaḥ
the human being, the person
मत्प्रसादेन
matprasādena
by my grace (the Goddess speaking)
भविष्यति
bhaviṣyati
will become
न संशयः
na saṃśayaḥ
there is no doubt
Complete Translation
वह मनुष्य मेरी कृपा से समस्त बाधाओं से मुक्त और धन-धान्य से सम्पन्न हो जाएगा; इसमें कोई संदेह नहीं।
Origin & History
Source: Durga Saptashati Chapter 12
Author: Sage Markandeya (Rishi Markandeya)
Period: Ancient (c. 400–600 CE, Markandeya Purana)
Chapter 12 of the Devi Mahatmya, the 'Phala-stuti' chapter, records the Goddess's own declaration of the blessings that flow from hearing and reciting her glory. In this verse she assures that whoever attends her Mahatmya with devotion at the great annual autumn worship will be freed from all calamities and endowed with wealth and grain by her grace.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of 'Sarva Badha Vinirmukto'?▼
It means 'freed from all obstacles and calamities.' In this verse from Durga Saptashati Chapter 12 the Goddess promises that her devotee will, by her grace, be released from every affliction and blessed with wealth and abundance, without doubt.
Why is this verse considered so important?▼
It is a phala-shruti — a verse declaring the fruit of reciting the Devi Mahatmya — spoken by the Goddess herself. It is one of the most frequently quoted assurances of protection and prosperity in the entire Durga Saptashati.
When should this verse be chanted?▼
It is especially recited during the autumn Navaratri Mahapuja and after completing the Durga Saptashati paath. Devotees facing troubles also chant it on its own, often 108 times, for relief and abundance.
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