Shri Durga Saptashloki Stotram

Shri Durga Saptashloki Stotram (literally meaning "The Seven Verses to Goddess Durga") is the distilled essence of the 700 verses of the Shri Durga Saptashati (Chandi Patha) from the Markandeya Purana.

According to scriptural lore, Goddess Parvati asked Lord Shiva how human beings in Kali Yuga—who lack the time or strict discipline required to chant all 700 verses of Durga Saptashati—could easily attain Mother Durga's grace. In response, Lord Shiva extracted seven core verses from the Saptashati and compiled the Durga Saptashloki.

Chanting these seven verses yields the complete spiritual merit (Punya) of performing the entire Chandi Saptashati Patha. It protects devotees from fear, disease, poverty, and negative energies.

• Opening: Shiva revealing the supreme short method for Kali Yuga to Parvati.
• Verse 1: Bhagavati Mahamaya draws even wise minds into Her divine play.
• Verse 2: Durga removes fear when remembered by the distressed and bestows auspicious intellect.
• Verse 3: Salutations to Narayani, the auspiciousness of all that is auspicious.
• Verse 4: Salutations to Narayani, who rescues the poor and distressed who seek Her refuge.
• Verse 5: O Durga! Embodiment of all forms and powers, protect us from all fears!
• Verse 6: When pleased, You destroy all diseases; those who take refuge in You become refuges for others.
• Verse 7: O Sovereign of the three worlds! Pacify all our afflictions and destroy our internal and external enemies.

Spiritual Significance

According to scriptural tradition, daily recitation of Shri Durga Saptashloki grants immense blessings:

• Equivalent to Full Chandi Patha: Grants the spiritual merit of reciting the 700 verses of Durga Saptashati.
• Destruction of Fear and Calamities (Durga Prashamanam): Removes acute dangers, fear of death, and enemy threats.
• Destruction of Poverty and Illness: Cures diseases and bestows financial prosperity.
• Grant of Good Fortune and Peace: Brings family harmony, wisdom, and auspiciousness (Sarva-Mangalam).
• Spiritual Protection and Liberation: Shields against negative spirits, evil eyes, and grants ultimate liberation (Moksha).

Ityeta-Ddurgā-Sapta-Ślokī-Stotraṃ Sampūrṇam ।
Yaḥ Paṭhed-Bhakti-Samyuktaḥ Sa Sarva-Kāmān-Avāpnuyāt ॥ 8 ॥

Meaning of Phalashruti

Thus ends the Shri Durga Saptashloki Stotram. Whoever recites these seven holy verses with devotion will attain the fulfillment of all righteous desires and enjoy the supreme protection of Goddess Durga.

1. Can Durga Saptashloki be chanted daily?

Yes! It takes less than 3 minutes to chant and is ideal for daily morning or evening prayer.

2. Is this equal to reading the entire Chandi Patha?

Scriptures declare that chanting Durga Saptashloki with deep faith grants the fruit of the 700-verse Chandi Saptashati.

3. Which day is best to begin Durga Saptashloki?

Navaratri, Durgashtami, Tuesdays, and Fridays are ideal days to begin.