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Shakta / Devi Mahatmya
सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके | शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते
Sarva Mangala Mangalye
Sarva Mangala Mangalye Shive Sarvartha Sadhike | Sharanye Tryambake Gauri Narayani Namo'stu Te
"Salutations to Narayani, the auspiciousness within all that is auspicious"
Word by Word
- Sarva-mangala-mangalye — auspiciousness of all that is auspicious | Shive — O auspicious one | Sarvartha-sadhike — accomplisher of all aims | Sharanye — giver of refuge | Tryambake — three-eyed one | Gauri — O radiant Gauri | Narayani — Divine Mother, power of Narayana | Namo'stu te — salutations to you
Full Translation
A beloved verse in praise of the Divine Mother: "O Narayani — you who are the auspiciousness of all that is auspicious, the accomplisher of every aim, the giver of refuge, three-eyed radiant Gauri — salutations to you." The verse gathers the Mother's gentlest names into a single bow of gratitude and surrender.
Pronunciation Tips
SAR-vah MAHN-gah-lah MAHN-gahl-yay shee-VAY sar-VAR-tah SAH-dee-kay, shah-RAHN-yay tree-AHM-bah-kay GOW-ree nah-RAH-yah-nee nah-MOH-stoo tay