महिषासुरमर्दिनी स्तोत्रम् (Version 1) by Abhas Goswami
महिषासुरमर्दिनी स्तोत्रम् (Version 1)
Devotional
Abhas Goswami
Dec 23, 2024
महिषासुरमर्दिनी स्तोत्रम् (Version 1)
Devotional
महिषासुरमर्दिनी स्तोत्रम् (अयि गिरिनन्दिनि नन्दितमेदिनि) अयि गिरिनन्दिनि नन्दितमेदिनि विश्वविनोदिनि नन्दिनुते। गिरिवरविन्ध्यशिरोधिनिवासिनि विष्णुविलासिनि जिष्णुनुते॥ भगवति हे शितिकण्ठकुटुम्बिनि भूरिकुटुम्बिनि भूरिकृते। जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते॥१॥ सुरवरवर्षिणि दुर्धरधर्षिणि दुर्मुखमर्षिणि हार्दिनुते। त्रिभुवनपोषिणि शङ्करसोषिणि किल्बिषमोषिणि घोषनुते॥ दानुजनिरोषिणि दितिसुतरोषिणि दुर्मदशोषिणि सिन्नुते। जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते॥२॥ अयि जगदम्ब मदम्ब कदम्बवनप्रियवासिनि हासरते। शिखरि शिरोमणि तुङ्गहिमालय शृङ्गनिजालय मध्यगते॥ मधुमधुरे मधुकैटभगञ्जिनि कैटभभञ्जिनि रासरते। जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते॥३॥ अयि शतखण्ड विखण्डितरुण्ड वितुण्डितशुण्ड गजादिपते। रिपुगजगण्ड विदारणचण्ड पराक्रमशुण्ड मृगादिपते॥ निजभुजदण्ड निपातितखण्ड विपातितमुण्ड भटादिपते। जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते॥४॥ अयि रणदुर्मद शतक्रदुर्मद दनुजविरावण कृत्रमते। शरणमवतु वरिवस्यति दुरमतिरमण सपरिषदते॥ इति गिरिसुते कतः पुनरुक्तपदं न गिरामहिते॥ जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते॥५॥ अयि शिवे सर्वजगन्मयि विष्णुमये परमे शिवपार्षि यते। मधु दैत्यकारणि नाशकर्मणि विश्वविनाशकरणे शिवभाज्यते। जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते॥६॥ अयि गिरिनन्दिनि नन्दितमेदिनि विश्वविनोदिनि नन्दिनुते। जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते॥७॥
The song titled "महिषासुरमर्दिनी स्तोत्रम् (Version 1)" is a devotional piece that celebrates the goddess Durga in her fierce form as Mahishasura Mardini, the slayer of the buffalo demon Mahishasura. With a duration of approximately 3 minutes and 49 seconds, this composition falls within the devotional genre, often characterized by its spiritual themes and reverence.
The lyrics are rich in imagery and praise, invoking the goddess through various epithets and descriptions of her divine attributes. The song begins with a heartfelt invocation to the goddess, referring to her as "Girinandini" (daughter of the mountains) and "Nandita Medini" (the one who brings joy to the earth). It continues to highlight her role as a protector and destroyer of evil, using poetic metaphors that evoke her strength and grace.
Musically, the piece likely features a melodious and uplifting arrangement, possibly accompanied by traditional instruments that enhance its devotional atmosphere. The use of a female voice adds to the emotive quality of the performance, conveying both reverence and a sense of empowerment.
The repeated refrain "जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते" serves as a powerful mantra, celebrating the goddess and reinforcing her significance in the hearts of devotees. The structure of the lyrics, with their rhythmic cadence and lyrical repetitions, is designed to facilitate singing along and meditative reflection.
Overall, "महिषासुरमर्दिनी स्तोत्रम् (Version 1)" is a beautiful homage to the divine feminine, encapsulating themes of strength, protection, and devotion, making it a poignant addition to any spiritual or devotional collection.