Durga Mantra

Om Dum Durgayei Namaha

"Salutations to Durga, the fierce and protective Mother"

Word by Word

Om — the primordial sound | Dum — the seed-sound (bija) of Durga, carrying her protective power | Durgayei — to Durga, the invincible one | Namaha — salutations

Full Translation

Om, with the seed-sound 'Dum' that belongs to Durga, salutations to the Divine Mother in her form as Durga — the radiant, protective warrior who removes fear and overcomes all obstacles.

Pronunciation Tips

ohm doom door-GAH-yai nah-MAH-hah

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