Aigiri Nandini is a Sanskrit hymn praising Mahishasura Mardini, a form of Durga. Devi Mahishasura Mardini slayed the demon Mahishasura. This Mahishasura Mardini Stotram (hymn/Mantra) celebrates the power and compassion of Mother and her victory over Adharma. This Shloka is traditionally attributed to Sri Adi Shankaracharya, a great philosopher and saint. Aigiri Nandini Mantra is famous for its energetic, rhythmic and poetic form. Mahishasura Mardini Stotram is sung to pacify Mother after destroying the demonic king Mahishasura. Let us read the Mahishasura Mardini Stotram and its English meaning.
||Aigiri nandini nandhitha medhini
Viswa Vinodhini Nandanuthe
Girivara Vindhya Sirodhi Nivasini
Vishnu Vilasini Jishnu Nuthe
Bhagawathi Hey Sithi Kanda Kudumbini
Bhoori Kudumbini Bhoori Kruthe
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini Ramyaka pardini Shailasuthe|| (1)
Goddess Durga is the deity who bestows joy and protects the entire universe. She brings harmony among all and safeguards her creation. She is the destroyer of evil, who is well-known for slaying the demon Mahishasura and restoring righteousness on earth. As the universal mother, she loves, nurtures and cares for all beings as her children. She is the supreme divine energy called Shakti, who controls and empowers all deities to govern the universe. As the daughter of the Himalayas, Mother Parvati represents both natural grace as a mother and strength as divine.
||Suravara Varshini Durdara Darshini
Durmukhamarshani Harsharathe
Tribhuvana Poshini Sankara Thoshini
Keelbisha Moshini Ghosharathe
Danuja Niroshini Dithisutha Roshini
Durmadha Soshini Sindhusuthe
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini Ramyaka pardini Shailasuthe|| (2)
The Goddess Mahishasura Mardini showers blessings upon the divine and notices even hidden, difficult evils. She removes negativity and brings happiness to her ardent devotees. She nourishes and safeguards all the three worlds, gratifies Lord Shiva, and endorses cosmic harmony while cleansing impurities and sins. As the aggressive destroyer of demons, Mahishasura Mardini removes all negativities, controls anger and eliminates arrogance that spoil righteousness. She embodies both kindness and immense power. Victory to this glorious deity, the destructor of Mahishasura, and the daughter of the mountain Himalayas, who sustains and protects the entire universe.
||Ayi jagadambha madamba kadam
Bavana Priya Vasini Hasarathe
Shikhari Siromani Thunga Himalaya
Srunga Nijalaya Madhyagathe
Madhu madhure madhu
Kaitabha Banjini Rasarathe
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini Ramyaka pardini Shailasuthe|| (3)
Heavenly Mother of the universe, adored and smiling, who dwells in sacred places and feels happy to bring joy to your devotees. You dwell in the highest peaks and tranquil regions of the great Himalayas, emitting purity and godly presence. You are sweet and graceful and also a fierce destroyer of the demons Madhu and Kaitabha, delighting in restoring justice and protecting the universe. Victory to you, the daughter of the Himalayas, who personifies subtle love and fierce strength for the welfare of all your creation.
||Ayi satha kanda vikanditha runda
Vithunditha Shunda Gajathipathe
Ripu Gaja Ganda Vidhaarana Chanda
Paraakrama Shunda Mrigathipathe
Nija Bhuja Danda Nipaathitha Khanda
Vipaathitha Munda Bhatathipathe
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini Ramyaka pardini Shailasuthe|| (4)
O Goddess, you are a great warrior and destroy powerful demons and their immense strength. You conquer enemies and destroy their power and pride with your incredible courage. You destroy evil forces and their heads completely by your unmatched strength. Victory to you, Mother Mahishasura Mardini, the divine daughter of the Himalayas who protects the world.
||Ayi rana durmathashathru vadhothitha
Durdhara Nirjara Shakthi Bruthe
Chathura Vicharadureena Maha Shiva
Dhoothakritha Pramadhipathe
Duritha Dureetha Dhurasaya Durmathi
Dhanava Dhutha Kruthaanthamathe
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini Ramyaka pardini Shailasuthe|| (5)
O Goddess, you destroy evil-minded enemies with your unstoppable divine power.
With wisdom and strength, you guide and protect the forces of good.
You remove sin, negativity, and wicked thoughts from the world.
Victory to you, O Mahishasura Mardini, the divine daughter who protects all creation.
||Ayi sharanagatha vairi vadhuvara
Veera Varabhaya Dhayakare
Tribhuvana Masthaka Shoola Virodhi
Shirodhi Krithamala Shoolakare
Dhumi dhumi Thaamara Dundu binadha Maho
Mukharikruthatigmakare
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini Ramyaka pardini Shailasuthe|| (6)
O Goddess, you save those who seek shelter and grant courage and protection to your devotees.
You destroy enemies who fight for divine order across all three worlds.
You beat evils and remove obstacles to righteousness with your divine weapons.
Victory to you, O Mahishasura Mardini, the divine daughter who brings security and strength to all.
||Ayi nija hoonkrithi maathra niraakrutha
Dhoomra Vilochana Dhoomra Sathe
Samar Vishoshitha Sonitha Bheeja
Samudhbhava Sonitha Bheejalathe
Shiva Shiva Shumbha Nishumbhamaha Hava
Tarpitha Bhootha Pisacharathe
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini Ramyaka pardini Shailasuthe|| (7)
O Goddess, you destroy demons like Dhoomralochana by your powerful roar.
You make enemies lose their strength and deter evils from growing again.
You easily defeat demons Shumbha and Nishumbha in great battles.
Victory to you, Mother Mahishasura Mardini, the divine daughter who terminates all darkness and shelters the world.
||Dhanu ranu shanga ranakshana sanga
Parisphuradanga Natak Katake
Kanaka Pishanga Prishatka Nishanga
Rasadh bhata Shringa Hathavatuke
Kritha Chaturanga Balakshithi ranga
Ghatad Bahuranga Ratad Batuke
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini Ramyaka pardini Shailasuthe|| (8)
O Mother, you fight with power and grace in the battlefield, and your divine weapons shine while you fight.
You destroy warriors and their immense strength with your golden arrows and unparalleled skill.
You skilfully won the entire army, which shows your mastery.
Victory to Mahishasura Mardini, the divine daughter of the Himalayas who safeguards the world.
||Jaya Jaya Japya Jaye
Jaya shabdha Parastuti Tathpara Vishwanuthe
Bhana Bhana bhinjimi Bhinkritha Noopura
Sinjitha Mohitha Bhoothapathe
Naditha Nataartha Nadi Nada Nayaka
Naditha Natya Sugaanarathe
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini Ramyaka pardini Shailasuthe|| (9)
O Mother, everyone praises and worships you; their chants of victory echo everywhere.
Your anklet’s sound brings happiness to all beings, even among the spirits and divine forces.
Your pleasure in music and dance fills the universe with joy and rhythm.
Victory to you, Mother, who embodies divine bliss and energy.
||Ayi Sumanah Sumanah
Sumanah Sumanohara Kanthiyuthe
Sritha Rajanee Rajanee Rajanee
Rajanee karavakra Vrithe
Sunayana Vibhramara bhramara
Bhramara brahmaradhipadhe
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini Ramyaka pardini Shailasuthe|| (10)
O Mother, pure-hearted devotees surround you and shine with captivating beauty.
You are like the moonlight that illuminates the night and brings stillness to all.
Your eyes are beautiful with charm and grace.
Victory to you, Mother, the glowing daughter who blesses the universe.
||Sahitha mahaahava mallama thallika
Mallita rallaka Mallarathe
Virichitha vallika Pallika Mallika Billika
Bhillika Varga Vrithe
Sithakritha phulla Samulla Sitharuna
Thallaja Pallava Sallalithe
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini Ramyaka pardini Shailasuthe|| (11)
O Devi, you fight furiously in battles, powerfully but playfully defeat strong warriors.
Various kinds of devotees surround you; they adore and serve you.
Your presence is garden-fresh, like blossoming flowers and tender leaves.
Oh Mahishasura Mardini, Victory to you; you bring beauty and strength to the universe, being the daughter of mountains.
||Avirala ganda Galanmadha medhura
Maththa mathangaja Rajapathe
Tribhuvana Bhooshana Bhootha Kalanidhi
Roopa Payonidhi Rajasuthe
Ayi Sudha Theejana Laalasa Maanasa
Mohana Manmatha Rajasuthe
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini Ramyaka pardini Shailasuthe|| (12)
Mother, you are majestic, like a royal elephant in grace and strength, emitting power and beauty.
You are the treasure of creation, and the source of divine magnificence.
You fascinate devotees’ hearts, filling their minds with love and divine attraction.
Victory to you, Mother, the brilliant daughter who saves the entire universe.
||Kamala dhalaamala komala kaanthi
Kala Kalithaamala Bala Lathe
Sakala Vilaasa Kalanila yakrama
Keli Chalathkala Hamsa Kule
Alikula Sankula Kuvalaya Mandala
Mauli Miladh Bhakulaalikule
Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardini Ramyaka pardini Shailasuthe|| (13)
O Divine Mother, you are beautiful; you are pure like a lotus petal and glowing with radiance.
You are the origin of all grace and divinity.
Between bees and blooming flowers, you shine in the middle as natural beauty.
Victory to you, Mother, the blessed daughter of the Himalayas who protects the universe with her supreme power.
||Kara murali rava veejitha koojitha
Lajjitha Kokila Manjumathe
Militha Pulinda Manohara Kunchitha
Ranchitha Shaila Nikunjagathe
Nija Guna Bhootha Mahaa Sabari Gana
Sathguna Sambhritha Kelithale
Jaya jaya hey mahishasura mardini ramyaka pardini shailasuthe|| (14)
O Devi Mahishasura Mardini, the music around you makes even the cuckoo feel shy.
You inhabit the beautiful mountain groves, surrounded by nature.
Ardent devotees adore you and celebrate your divine qualities.
Victory to you, Mahishasura Mardini; you bring harmony and joy to the universe.
Kati thata peetha dukoola vichithra
Mayuka thiraskritha chandra ruche
Pranatha Suraasura Mouli Mani Sphura
Dansula sannakha chandra ruche
Jitha kanakachala maulipadorjitha
Nirbhara kunjara kumbhakuche
Jaya jaya hey mahishasura mardini ramyaka pardini shailasuthe (15)
O Devi, your beauty beats even the moon’s brightness.
The gods and demons bow at your feet.
Your divine form is majestic, symbolising grace and strength.
Victory to Mahishasura Mardini, the daughter of the mountain.
Vijitha sahasra karaika sahasrakaraika
Sarakaraika nuthe
Krutha Sutha Tharaka Sangaratharaka
Sangaratharaka soonu suthe
Suratha samadhi samana samadhi
Samadhi samadhi sujatharathe
Jaya jaya hey mahishasura mardini ramyaka pardini shailasuthe (16)
O Devi, countless beings praise you by seeing your incredible power.
You destroyed potential demons and safeguard divine forces.
You bestow peace upon those who meditate on you deeply.
Triumph to you, who bestows strength and wisdom.
Padhakamalam karuna nilaye varivasya
Dhiyonudhi nansha shive
Ayi kamale kamala nilaye kamala nilayahssa
kathamna bhaveth
Thava padameva param Padha Mithyanu
sheelayatho mama kimna shive
Jaya jaya hey mahishasura mardini ramyaka pardini shailasuthe (17)
Mother, your beautiful lotus feet are the origin of benevolence and salvation.
You dwell in purity and bless people who worship with complete devotion.
People who follow your way reach the top spiritual status.
Victory to you, Mahishasura Mardini, the provider of divine grace.
Kanakala sathkala sindhu jalairanu
Sinjinuthe guna ranga bhuvam
Bhajathi sakimna sachee kucha kumbha
Thati pari rambha sukhanubhavam
Thava charanam saranam kara vani
Nataamaravaani nivasi shivam
Jaya jaya hey mahishasura mardini ramyaka pardini shailasuthe (18)
Devi, your divine qualities disperse joy and beauty everywhere.
Even heavenly beings seek your presence and blessings.
Taking shelter at your lotus feet brings calmness and safety.
Victory to Mahishasura Mardini; you grant happiness and safety.
Thava vimalendu kulam vadhanaedhu
Malam Sakalam nanu kulayathe
Kimu puruhootha purendu mukhi
Sumukhi bhirasow vimukhee kriyathe
Mamathu matham shiva namadhane
Bhavathi kripaya kimuth kriyathe
Jaya jaya hey mahishasura mardini ramyaka pardini shailasuthe (19)
O Devi Mahishasura Mardini, your face shines and calms like the moon.
Your grace and beauty attract everything towards you.
Your kindness guides your devotees toward reality and devotion.
Triumph to Mahishasura Mardini, who blesses with kindness.
Ayi mayi deena dayalu Dhaya kripayaiva
Tvaya bhavi thavya mume
Ayi jagatho janani kripayaasi yathaasi
Thathaanu mithaasi rathe
Yaduchitha mathra bhavathyu rarikurutha
Durutha pamapaakuruthe
Jaya jaya hey mahishasura mardini ramyaka pardini shailasuthe (20)
Devi, you are sympathetic and compassionate to those in need.
As the universal Mother, you care for all beings without bias.
You remove suffering and protect your devotees abundantly with your grace.
Victory to you; you can only bring compassion and peace.