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Shaktism / Devi worship
जय दुर्गे जय दुर्गे, दुर्गे दुर्गे शिवे शिवे
Jaya Durge
Jaya Durge Jaya Durge, Durge Durge Shive Shive
"A victory chant to Durga, the fierce protective form of the Divine Mother"
Word by Word
- Jaya — victory, hail | Durge — O Durga, the invincible one (from durga, "fortress, difficult to conquer") | Shive — O auspicious one (feminine of Shiva)
Full Translation
"Jaya Durge" means "Victory to Durga!" — a jubilant salute to the goddess who rides a lion and destroys what obstructs the soul. The chant pairs her name with "Shive" (O auspicious one), honoring the Mother as both the fierce remover of difficulty and the gentle bestower of blessing. In traditional bhajan versions she is praised as Durgati Pariharini — "she who removes misfortune."
Pronunciation Tips
JAH-yah DOOR-gay JAH-yah DOOR-gay, DOOR-gay DOOR-gay shee-VAY shee-VAY