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 ॥
[ ... Complete 16 Slokas ... ]
Phalashruti
Appayya-Dīkṣita-Kṛtāṃ Durgā-Candrakalā-Stutim ।
Yaḥ Paṭhet-Prātar-Utthāya Sa Sarva-Vighnaiḥ Pramucyate ॥ 17 ॥
Meaning of Phalashruti
Whoever recites this Durga Chandrakala Stuti composed by Sri Appayya Dikshitar every morning upon waking up will be freed from all obstacles (Sarva-Vighnaih Pramucyate) and blessed with health, peace, and liberation.
Concluding Prayer
Om Shri Durgayai Namah!
Sarva Mangala Mangalye Shive Sarvartha Sadhike |
Sharanye Tryambake Gauri Narayani Namostute ||
O Mother Durga Parameswari, ruler of Kashi, holding the trident, ocean of limitless mercy! Protect us from all obstacles.
Om Shanti! Shanti! Shanti!
తరచుగా అడిగే ప్రశ్నలు (FAQ)
ఈ స్తోత్ర పారాయణం, నియమాలు మరియు ఫలశృతి గురించిన సాధారణ ప్రశ్నలు
During Navaratri, Tuesdays, Fridays, Durgashtami, and periods of illness.
About the Stotram
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Stotram Name | Shri Durga Chandrakala Stuti |
| Primary Deity | Goddess Durga Parameswari |
| Composer | Sri Appayya Dikshitar |
| Language | IAST English Transliteration |
| Tradition | Shaiva / Shakta / Advaita |
| Verse Count | 16 Core Verses + 1 Phalashruti Sloka |
Author & Composer
Sri Appayya Dikshitar (1520–1593 CE) was a legendary South Indian polymath scholar who authored over 104 works on Advaita, Shaivism, and Sanskrit grammar.
Spiritual Significance
The Durga Chandrakala Stuti incorporates 16 lunar phases:
- Sixteen Moon Digits: The 16 verses represent the 16 Kalas of the Moon and the 16 Nitya Goddesses.
- Kashikastha: Repeatedly praises Durga as residing in Kashi (Kashikastha).
- Healing Power: Traditional prescription for overcoming acute physical suffering.