Mahishaasuramardinee Stotram
Kultiration Lyrics
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Viswa vinodhini nandanuthe,
Girivara vindhya sirodhi nivasini,
Vishnu Vilasini Jishnu nuthe,
Bhagawathi hey sithi kanda kudumbini,
Bhoori kudumbini bhoori kruthe,
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini, Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe
Durmukhamarshani, harsha rathe,
Tribhuvana poshini, Sankara thoshini,
Kilbisisha moshini, ghosha rathe,
Danuja niroshini, Dithisutha roshini,
Durmatha soshini, Sindhu suthe,
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini, Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe
Jaya Jaya hey japya jayejaya shabda,
Parastuti tatpara vishvanute,
Bhana Bhanabhinjimi bhingrutha noopura,
Sinjitha mohitha bhootha pathe,
Nadintha nataartha nadi nada nayaka,
Naditha natya sugaanarathe,
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini, Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe
Ayi sumana sumana,
Sumana sumanohara kanthiyuthe,
Sritha rajani rajani rajani,
Rajaneekaravakthra vruthe,
Sunayana vibhramarabhrama,
Bhramarabrahmaradhipadhe,
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini, Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe
Kultiration's "Mahishaasuramardinee Stotram" is a hymn dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga, who is known as Mahishasura Mardini, meaning "the slayer of the buffalo demon Mahishasura." The lyrics of the song describe the various aspects and powers of the goddess, who is praised as the one who brings happiness to the entire world and who resides on the peak of the Vindhyas mountain range. The song's verses speak about Durga's ability to defeat demons, her association with Lord Vishnu, and her role as the protector of the three worlds.
The opening lines of the song, "Ayi giri nandini, nandhitha medhini, Viswa vinodhini nandanuthe," are a salutation to the goddess as the one who brings joy and happiness to the entire world. The second verse speaks about Durga's wrath towards her enemies, describing her as "Suravara varshini" and "durmukh amarshini," the one who showers blessings on the virtuous and destroys those who are evil.
The third verse of the song praises Durga's dance, which is described as the source of all music and song. The lyrics state that Durga is the master of all music and dance and that her divine feet are adorned with bells that ring out in joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Ayi giri nandini, nandhitha medhini
Oh Goddess who dwells on the mountain and who is praised by all, who is the embodiment of intelligence
Viswa vinodhini nandanuthe
Who brings happiness to the whole world, and who is the daughter of the joy-giving earth
Girivara vindhya sirodhi nivasini
Who resides on the peak of the mountain Vindhya, and who is the daughter of the mountain
Vishnu Vilasini Jishnu nuthe
Who is the source of joy for Lord Vishnu, and who is praised by the victorious
Bhagawathi hey sithi kanda kudumbini
Oh Goddess, who is the great mother to the family of Siva, and who is the mother to all beings
Bhoori kudumbini bhoori kruthe
Who is the mother to a large family, and who performs many deeds
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini, Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe
Victory to you, oh Goddess who destroyed the demon Mahishasura, who has beautiful hair and who resides on the mountain
Suravara varshini, durdara darshini
Who sends down rain to all the worlds, and who is difficult to perceive
Durmukhamarshani, harsha rathe
Who terrifies the wicked with her fierce face, and who is the source of joy
Tribhuvana poshini, Sankara thoshini
Who nourishes the three worlds, and who pleases Lord Siva
Kilbisisha moshini, ghosha rathe
Who destroys the sins of her devotees, and whose voice is like thunder
Danuja niroshini, Dithisutha roshini
Who angers the demons, and who puts an end to the sorrows of her devotees
Durmatha soshini, Sindhu suthe
Who puts an end to the wicked, and who is the daughter of the ocean
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini, Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe
Victory to you, oh Goddess who destroyed the demon Mahishasura, who has beautiful hair and who resides on the mountain
Jaya Jaya hey japya jayejaya shabda
Victory to the chanting of your name, which brings victory upon victory
Parastuti tatpara vishvanute
Who is always listening to the praise and prayers of her devotees
Bhana Bhanabhinjimi bhingrutha noopura
Whose anklets tinkle beautifully and whose footsteps cause the earth to shake
Sinjitha mohitha bhootha pathe
Who captivates all beings with her grace and beauty
Nadintha nataartha nadi nada nayaka
Who is the leader of the rivers, the goddess of dance, and the one who fulfills the wishes of devotees
Naditha natya sugaanarathe
Who dances beautifully to the music of her devotees
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini, Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe
Victory to you, oh Goddess who destroyed the demon Mahishasura, who has beautiful hair and who resides on the mountain
Ayi sumana sumana
Oh Goddess with a beautiful smile
Sumana sumanohara kanthiyuthe
Whose voice is as beautiful as her smile
Sritha rajani rajani rajani
Who is the queen of the night, the night, the night
Rajaneekaravakthra vruthe
Whose face is as beautiful as the moon
Sunayana vibhramarabhrama
Whose eyes are restless and charming
Bhramarabrahmaradhipadhe
Who is the queen of the bees and the Lord of the bees
Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini, Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe
Victory to you, oh Goddess who destroyed the demon Mahishasura, who has beautiful hair and who resides on the mountain
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