Translation of Durga Chalisa in English
I bow to You O Goddess Durga, the bestower of happiness! I bow to You O Goddess Amba, who Ends all miseries. The radiance of your light is limitless and all pervading and all the three realms (Earth, Heaven And the Nether World) are enlightened by Thee. Your face is like the moon and mouth very huge. Your eyes shine with a red glow and You have a Frightening frown. O Mother! Your look is enchanting, the very sight of which ensures welfare of the devout. All the powers of the World repose in Thee and it is You who provide food and wealth for the World's survival. Like the feeding Mother Annapoorna, You nurture the whole universe and You are the one Who appear like the timeless Bala Sundari (young girl of extreme beauty). At the time of dissolution, it is You, O Mother, who destroys everything. You are the beloved Consort of Lord Shiva, Gauri (Parvati). Lord Shiva and all yogis always chant your praise Brahma, Vishnu and all other Gods ever meditate on You. You appear in the form of