Shri Durga Chandrakala Stuti
Shri Durga Chandrakala Stuti composed by Sri Appayya Dikshitar. Complete 16 verses praising Goddess Durga in IAST English transliteration, Phalashruti, and English meaning.
Stotram (English Transliteration)
Verse 1
Vedāntaiḥ Prasphuranti Śruti-Sura-Nikaraīḥ Sevyamānāṅghri-Padmā
Brahmeśādyaiḥ Sureśaiḥ Sura-Ripugana-Samḥāriṇī Śūlahastā ।
Devī Durgā Parātmā Sphurad-Amala-Ruchī-Rakta-Vastrāvṛtāṅgī
Māṃ Pātād-Vighna-Saṅghād-Anavadhi-Karunā-Devakā Kāśikāsthā ॥ 1 ॥
Verse 2
Ādyā Śaktiḥ Parātmā Śiva-Rasa-Rasikā Śrī-Mahā-Rājñī Devī
Bhakta-Trāṇa-Pravīṇā Tribhuvana-Naninī Śrī-Parā-Bhaṭṭārikā ।
Saccidānanda-Rūpā Sakala-Muni-Manonīti-Pūrṇopamānā
Māṃ Pātād-Vighna-Saṅghād-Anavadhi-Karunā-Devakā Kāśikāsthā ॥ 2 ॥
Verse 3
Chaṇḍakrodha-Pracaṇḍāsura-Nikara-Vamḥa-Ccheda-Dakṣātipāśā
Singhāroḍhā Karālā-Kara-Kala-Kakaru-Spharad-Ugrā-Triśūlā ।
Daityāsṛk-Pāna-Mattā Suragaṇa-Vinitā Śambhu-Vāmāṅga-Sansthā
Māṃ Pātād-Vighna-Saṅghād-Anavadhi-Karunā-Devakā Kāśikāsthā ॥ 3 ॥
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Phalashruti
Shri Durga Chandrakala Stuti
Introduction
Shri Durga Chandrakala Stuti (literally meaning "The Sixteen Moon-Digit Hymn to Goddess Durga") is a 16-verse poetic masterpiece composed by the 16th-century polymath saint and Advaita philosopher Sri Appayya Dikshitar.
The hymn gets its name because it consists of 16 verses (Chandrakalas), corresponding to the 16 digits/phases of the Moon and the 16 Nitya Devis of Srividya.
Appayya Dikshitar composed this hymn when faced with severe health trials. Praising Mother Durga as the embodiment of Vedic wisdom, the slayer of Mahishasura, and the ultimate protector of seekers, he was miraculously cured by Goddess Durga's grace.
Each verse flows with high Vedantic Sanskrit poetry, praising Durga as the inner power of Shiva and the supreme savior from all fear.
Benefits of Recitation (Phalashruti)
According to scriptural tradition and verse 17 of this stotram, daily recitation of Shri Durga Chandrakala Stotram grants the following blessings:
- Removal of Severe Illnesses and Pain: Cures chronic ailments, fever, and physical distress.
- Destruction of Enemies and Black Magic: Shields against evil spirits, negative energies, and adversaries.
- Grant of Wisdom and Poetic Mastery: Enhances Vedantic intuition, speech clarity, and memory.
- Attainment of Universal Protection: Bestows peace, wealth, and supreme liberation (Moksha).
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Q1When should Durga Chandrakala Stuti be chanted?
During Navaratri, Tuesdays, Fridays, Durgashtami, and periods of illness.