Mahishasura Mardini Stotram Sanskrit

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Itcan be seen that After the 6th verse of Bhagavati Padya Pushpanjali Stotra, Mahishasur Mardini Stotram starts, which has 27 verses, and then remains another three verses of Bhagavati Padya Pushpanjali Stotra. Aigiri Nandini is sung in praise of Goddess Chamundeshwari and describes how She destroyed many Asuras.

महषसुरमर्दन स्तत्रम् Mahishasuramardini stotram, popularly known as Aigiri Nandini is based on Devi Mahatmyam in which Devi takes the forms of Durga, Lakshmi, and Sarasvati to slay Madhu and Kaitabha, Mahishasura, Sumbha, and Nisumbha respectively.

Ayi Giri-Nandini Nandita-Medini Vishva-Vinodini Nandi-Nute

Giri-Vara-Vindhya-Shiro-[A]dhi-Nivaasini Vissnnu-Vilaasini Jissnnu-Nute

Bhagavati He Shiti-Kannttha-Kuttumbini Bhuri-Kuttumbini Bhuri-Krte

Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute 1

O Mother of the mountain, who brings joy to the world, Whose praises are sung by the universe, O resident of the Vindhya mountain, Whose sport is in the form of Lord Vishnu, O beloved of Lord Shiva, O mother of the multitude of beings, Victory, victory to you, O destroyer of the buffalo demon, O beautiful one, adorned with a garland of skulls, O daughter of the mountains.

Suravara-Varssinni Durdhara-Dharssinni Durmukha-Marssinni Harssa-Rate

Tribhuvana-Possinni Shangkara-Tossinni Kilbissa-Mossinni Ghossa-Rate

Danuja-Nirossinni Diti-Suta-Rossinni Durmada-Shossinni Sindhu-Sute

Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute 2

O bestower of boons to the gods, Unconquerable and formidable, O destroyer of evil forces, Who delights in joy, Nourisher of the three worlds, Satisfier of Lord Shiva, Remover of impurities, O daughter of the ocean, Victory, victory to you, O destroyer of the buffalo demon, O beautiful one, adorned with a garland of skulls, O daughter of the mountains.

Ayi Jagad[t]-Amba Mad-Amba Kadamba Vana-Priyavaasini Haasa-Rate

Shikhari Shiro-Manni Tungga-Himalaya Shrngga-Nija-[Aa]laya Madhya-Gate

Madhu-Madhure Madhu-Kaittabha-Gan.jini Kaittabha-Bhan.jini Raasa-Rate

Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute 3

O Mother of the world, O enchanting one, who resides in the Kadamba forest, O one who delights in laughter, Adorned with the peak as your crown, Residing in the midst of the towering Himalayas, Sweet as honey, Destroyer of the demon Madhu and Kaitabha, Delighting in the cosmic dance, Victory, victory to you, O destroyer of the buffalo demon, O beautiful one, adorned with a garland of skulls, O daughter of the mountains.

Ayi Shata-Khanndda Vikhannddita-Runndda Vitunnddita-Shunnda Gaja-[A]dhipate

Ripu-Gaja-Ganndda Vidaaranna-Canndda Paraakrama-Shunndda Mrga-[A]dhipate

Nija-Bhuja-Danndda Nipaatita-Khanndda Vipaatita-Munndda Bhatta-[A]dhipate

Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute 4

O destroyer of the powerful Shataghni, Who breaks apart and shatters the enemies, O conqueror of the fierce lion, Who tears apart the elephants, With your trident, O fierce and courageous one, Whose mighty roar causes the mountains to tremble, With your own powerful arm, You strike down the foes, O one with the disheveled hair, Victory, victory to you, O destroyer of the buffalo demon, O beautiful one, adorned with a garland of skulls, O daughter of the mountains.

Ayi Ranna-Durmada Shatru-Vadho[a-U]dita Durdhara-Nirjara Shakti-Bhrte

Catura-Vicaara Dhuriinna-Mahaashiva Duuta-Krta Pramatha-[A]dhipate

Durita-Duriiha Duraashaya-Durmati Daanava-Duta Krtaanta-Mate

Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute 5

O one who is intoxicated with the frenzy of battle, Whose valor is difficult to overcome, O one who is eternal and undying, Bearer of immense power, O one who possesses the fourfold wisdom, And the great power of Lord Shiva, Commander of the army of fierce warriors, Sent to vanquish the demons, O one who destroys the wicked, And brings an end to their evil thoughts, O emissary of the gods, Victory, victory to you, O destroyer of the buffalo demon, O beautiful one, adorned with a garland of skulls, O daughter of the mountains.

Ayi Sharannaagata Vairi-Vadhuvara Viiravara-[A]bhaya Daaya-Kare

Tribhuvana-Mastaka Shula-Virodhi Shiro-[A]dhikrta-[A]mala Shula-Kare

Dumi-Dumi-Taamara Dhundubhi-Naadam-Aho-Mukhariikrta Dingma-Kare

Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute 6

O one who grants refuge to those in distress, O bestower of courage to warriors, Dispeller of fears, Whose trident opposes the arrogance of the three worlds, O one who is adorned with a crescent moon on her forehead, Bearer of the mighty spear, Whose roar resembles the tumultuous sound of drums, Victory, victory to you, O destroyer of the buffalo demon, O beautiful one, adorned with a garland of skulls, O daughter of the mountains.

Ayi Nija-Hungkrti Maatra-Niraakrta Dhumravilocana Dhumra-Shate

Samara-Vishossita Shonnita-Biija Samudbhava-Shonnita Biija-Late

Shiva-Shiva-Shumbha Nishumbha-Mahaahava Tarpita-Bhuta Pishaaca-Rate

Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute 7

O one who eliminates self-centeredness and ego, O one with smoky and fiery eyes, Whose eyes emit smoke and fire, O one who arises from the very essence of battle, Whose origin is from the bloodshed, O one who brings satisfaction to Lord Shiva, By offering the great sacrifice of destroying the demons, Victory, victory to you, O destroyer of the buffalo demon, O beautiful one, adorned with a garland of skulls, O daughter of the mountains.

Dhanur-Anussangga Ranna-Kssanna-Sangga Parisphurad-Angga Nattat-Kattake

Kanaka-Pishangga Prssatka-Nissangga Rasad-Bhatta-Shrngga Hataa-Battuke

Krta-Caturangga Bala-Kssiti-Rangga Ghattad-Bahu-Rangga Rattad-Battuke

Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute 8

Sura-Lalanaa Tatatheyi Tatheyi Krta-Abhinayo-[U]dara Nrtya-Rate

Krta Kukuthah Kukutho Gaddadaadika-Taala Kutuuhala Gaana-Rate

Dhudhukutta Dhukkutta Dhimdhimita Dhvani Dhiira Mrdamga Ninaada-Rate

Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute 9

Jaya Jaya Japya Jaye-Jaya-Shabda Para-Stuti Tat-Para-Vishva-Nute

Jhanna-Jhanna-Jhin.jhimi Jhingkrta Nuupura-Shin.jita-Mohita Bhuuta-Pate

Nattita Nattaardha Nattii Natta Naayaka Naattita-Naattya Su-Gaana-Rate

Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute 10

Ayi Sumanah-Sumanah-Sumanah Sumanah-Sumanohara-Kaanti-Yute

Shrita-Rajanii Rajanii-Rajanii Rajanii-Rajanii Kara-Vaktra-Vrte

Sunayana-Vi-Bhramara Bhramara-Bhramara Bhramara-Bhramara-[A]dhipate

Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute 11

O one who is adorned with beautiful, enchanting eyes, Radiating the fragrance of beautiful flowers, O one with lotus-like face and captivating eyes, Whose divine presence illuminates the night, O one who attracts the buzzing bees, Like a blooming flower attracting honeybees, O queen of the buzzing bees, Victory, victory to you, O destroyer of the buffalo demon, O beautiful one, adorned with a garland of skulls, O daughter of the mountains.

Sahita-Mahaahava Mallama-Tallika Malli-Tarallaka Malla-Rate

Viracita-Vallika Pallika-Mallika Jhillika-Bhillika Varga-Vrte

Shita-Krta-Phulla Samullasita-[A]runna Tallaja-Pallava Sal-Lalite

Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute 12

O one who is adorned with the sacred fire and garlands, Surrounded by dancing and joyful devotees, O one who is praised by creative poets, Whose beautiful form is adorned with various flowers, O one whose tender feet are like blossoming lotus petals, Radiating a radiant red color, Victory, victory to you, O destroyer of the buffalo demon, O beautiful one, adorned with a garland of skulls, O daughter of the mountains.

O one whose fragrance permeates continuously, Like the intoxicated elephant in rut, O one who is adorned with the jewels of the three worlds, The repository of all artistic skills, the embodiment of beauty, O daughter of the king, born with a divine form, O one who captivates the hearts of pure-minded devotees, The beloved daughter of the god of love, Victory, victory to you, O destroyer of the buffalo demon, O beautiful one, adorned with a garland of skulls, O daughter of the mountains.

Kamala-Dala-[A]mala Komala-Kaanti Kalaa-Kalita-[A]mala Bhaalalate

Sakala-Vilaasa Kalaa-Nilaya-Krama Keli-Calat-Kala Hamsa-Kule

Alikula-Sangkula Kuvalaya-Mannddala Mouli-Milad-Bakula-Ali-Kule

Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute 14

O one whose forehead is adorned with the delicate beauty of a blooming lotus, Whose shining tresses are adorned with artistic ornaments, O one who gracefully moves in various artistic expressions, Like a flock of swans dancing playfully, O one whose presence brings beauty and joy, With a radiant face resembling a cluster of fully bloomed lotus flowers, Victory, victory to you, O destroyer of the buffalo demon, O beautiful one, adorned with a garland of skulls, O daughter of the mountains.

O one whose melodious flute sound surpasses the song of the victorious cuckoo, O one whose presence delights the minds of pollen-carrying bees, O one whose abode is adorned with the enchanting sounds of peacocks, Resounding in the beautiful groves of the mountain, O one surrounded by a host of divine beings, Manifesting countless virtuous qualities, engaging in divine play, Victory, victory to you, O destroyer of the buffalo demon, O beautiful one, adorned with a garland of skulls, O daughter of the mountains.

Kattitatta-Piita Dukuula-Vicitra Mayukha-Tiraskrta Candra-Ruce

Prannata-Suraasura Mouli-Manni-Sphura d-Amshula-Sannakha Candra-Ruce

Jita-Kanaka-[A]cala Mouli-Mado[a-Uu]rjita Nirbhara-Kun.jara Kumbha-Kuce

Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute 16

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