This is the hymn that contains the 32 names of Durga Devi. They were disclosed by Durga Devi herself to the Gods who inquired what was the easiest way to propitiate her. She told them that whosoever chants this hymn will be instantly relieved from all sorts of danger.
Durga Durgartishamani Durgapadvinivarini,
Durgmachedini Durgsadhini Durgnashini.
Durgthodharini Durgnihantri Durgamapaha,
Durgamgyanada Durgadaityalokadvanala.
Durgama Durgamaloka Durgamatmaswasroopini,
Durganargaorada Durganavudya Durganashrita.
Durganagyanasamsthana Durgamadhyanbhasini,
Durgamoha Durgamaga Durgamarthswaroopimi.
Durgamasursamhantri Durgamayudhadharini,
Durgamangi Durgamata Durgamya Durgameshwari.
Durgabhima Durgabhala Durgabha Durgadharini,
Namavalimimam yastu Durgaya mama manavah
Pateth Sarcabhayanmukto bhavishwati na Samshayah
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