devidurgadaya-rupenadevi-mahatmyam

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Daya Rupena

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु दयारूपेण संस्थिता in English · English

🕉️ hindu·📿 9× repetitions·🕐 During Navaratri, on Fridays, or in the morning and evening Devi worship·📜 Devi Mahatmyam (Durga Saptashati), Markandeya Purana — Tantrokta Devi Sukta

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हिन्दी / देवनागरी తెలుగు தமிழ்ಕನ್ನಡ മലയാളം ગુજરાતી বাংলা ଓଡ଼ିଆ ਪੰਜਾਬੀEnglishසිංහල 𑌗𑍍𑌰𑌨𑍍𑌥

✦ Meaning

These verses are drawn from the celebrated 'Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu' hymn of the Devi Mahatmyam (Durga Saptashati), the Tantrokta Devi Sukta sung by the gods. They adore the Divine Mother as the very compassion (daya), peace (shanti), motherhood (matri) and forgiveness (kshanti) present within every being, each verse closing with the threefold salutation 'Namas tasyai.'

Origin & Story

Devi Mahatmyam (Durga Saptashati), Markandeya Purana — Tantrokta Devi Sukta · Sage Markandeya (traditional attribution) · 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.

✦ As told in scripture

Devotees hold that those who meditate on the Mother as 'daya-rupena' — compassion itself — find their own hearts softened and their burdens eased, as the Goddess who dwells within all beings answers the prayer of the surrendered with Her boundless mercy.

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Verse 1

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

Meaning:To 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

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

Meaning:To 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

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

Meaning:To 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

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

Meaning:To 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 Meaning

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Ya Devi🔊That Goddess who

Sarva-bhuteshu🔊In all beings, in every living creature

Daya-rupena🔊In the form of compassion / mercy

Samsthita🔊Is firmly established, abides, is present

Shanti-rupena🔊In the form of peace / tranquillity

Matri-rupena🔊In the form of the mother

Kshanti-rupena🔊In the form of forgiveness / forbearance

Namas tasyai🔊Salutations to Her

Namo namah🔊Again and again, I bow; salutations, salutations

Benefits of Chanting या देवी सर्वभूतेषु दयारूपेण संस्थिता

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Adores the Divine Mother as the indwelling compassion and mercy within all beings

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Cultivates inner peace (shanti) and a forgiving, gentle heart (kshanti)

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Awakens the awareness that the same Goddess dwells in every living creature

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A central, beloved portion of the Durga Saptashati, ideal for Navaratri worship

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Brings the soothing, motherly (matri) protection and grace of the Devi

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The threefold 'Namas tasyai' refrain steadies the mind in surrender and devotion

How to Chant या देवी सर्वभूतेषु दयारूपेण संस्थिता

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Best TimeDuring Navaratri, on Fridays, or in the morning and evening Devi worship

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Recite each verse slowly before an image of Durga or the Divine Mother, bowing inwardly at each 'Namas tasyai.' These verses may be chanted on their own or as part of the full 'Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu' hymn from the Devi Mahatmyam. They are especially recited during the nine nights of Navaratri and in daily Devi upasana.

Frequently Asked Questions

This page shows the complete या देवी सर्वभूतेषु दयारूपेण संस्थिता 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 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.

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.

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.

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.