Argala Stotram
The Sri Argala Stotram is a sacred hymn from the Durga Saptashati, found in the Markandeya Purana. It is traditionally recited after the Devi Kavacham and before the Keelakam, acting as a spiritual key that unlocks the full potency of the Chandi Path. Composed in praise of Goddess Durga, it invokes her various forms and divine powers to grant victory, protection, and fulfillment of desires.
Benefits of Recitation:
- Removes obstacles and inner enemies like fear, ego, and ignorance
- Grants beauty, fame, victory, and spiritual strength
- Protects from enemies, diseases, and misfortunes
- Enhances the efficacy of Durga Saptashati recitation
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
How to Use This Stotra/Namavali for Your Benefit
To truly receive the blessings of this Stotra there are two methods. The first method is that you begin by taking a sankalpa—a heartfelt vow or intention. Decide how many days you will commit to this practice: 7, 9, 11, 21, 40, or any number that feels spiritually aligned with your goal.
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Your intention may be for:
- Financial stability
- A fulfilling job
- Peace and health
- The well-being of a loved one
- Spiritual growth
- Marriage
- Divine grace and protection
- Or any other goal/desire that you may have in mind
The desire should be genuine and positive, never rooted in harm or negativity.
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Daily Recitation Commitment
Choose how many times you will recite the Stotra each day: 3, 5, 7, 11, 21 or more—based on your capacity and devotion.
If you miss a day, your sadhana becomes compromised, and you must begin again from Day 1. This discipline strengthens your spiritual resolve.
Bhakti Without Boundaries
The second method is that you may choose to chant this Stotra purely out of bhakti—without any time-bound commitments. In such cases, the heart becomes the altar, and sincerity becomes the offering.
Factors That Influence the Results
The fruits of your sadhana depend on:
- The number of daily recitations
- The total duration of your practice (number of days)
- The depth of your concentration and devotion
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You can amplify the energy of your sadhana by observing certain spiritual disciplines (these are recommended but no mandatory):
- Avoiding non-vegetarian food
- Refraining from onion and garlic
- Sitting for recitation at the same time daily
- Abstaining from sensual indulgences or distractions
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The more difficult and focused your practice, the more profound the blessings/results after its completion.
Atha Argalastotram
Om Asya Shri Argalastotra Mantrasya Vishnur Rishih, Anushtup Chhandah,
Shri Mahalakshmir Devata, Shri Jagadamba Pritaye Saptashati Pathangtvena
Jape Viniyogah
This is the beginning of Argalastotram.
The seer of this hymn is Vishnu.
The meter of the verse is Anushtup.
The presiding deity is Shri Mahalakshmi.
It is recited to please Shri Jagadamba,
and is to be chanted as a part of
the recitation of Devi Mahatmya.
Om Asya Shri Argalastotra Mantrasya Vishnur Rishih, Anushtup Chhandah,
Shri Mahalakshmir Devata, Shri Jagadamba Pritaye Saptashati Pathangtvena
Jape Viniyogah
This is the beginning of Argalastotram.
The seer of this hymn is Vishnu.
The meter of the verse is Anushtup.
The presiding deity is Shri Mahalakshmi.
It is recited to please Shri Jagadamba,
and is to be chanted as a part of
the recitation of Devi Mahatmya.
ARGALA STOTRAM BEGINS
Om Namash Chandikayai
Om Jaya Tvam Devi Chamunde Jaya Bhootapaharini
Jaya Sarvagate Devi Kalaratri Namostu Te ॥ 1 ॥
Salutations to Goddess Chandika.
Victory to you, O Chamunda Devi.
You who remove the sufferings of beings,
O all pervading Devi Kalaratri,
again I bow to you.
Jayanti Mangala Kali Bhadrakali Kapalini
Durga Shiva Kshama Dhatri Swaha Swadha Namostu Te ॥ 2 ॥
Jayanti, Auspicious Kali,
Bhadrakali and Kapalini,
Durga, Shiva, forgiving Dhatri,
embodiment of Swaha and Swadha,
I bow respectfully to you.
Om Jaya Tvam Devi Chamunde Jaya Bhootapaharini
Jaya Sarvagate Devi Kalaratri Namostu Te ॥ 1 ॥
Salutations to Goddess Chandika.
Victory to you, O Chamunda Devi.
You who remove the sufferings of beings,
O all pervading Devi Kalaratri,
again I bow to you.
Jayanti Mangala Kali Bhadrakali Kapalini
Durga Shiva Kshama Dhatri Swaha Swadha Namostu Te ॥ 2 ॥
Jayanti, Auspicious Kali,
Bhadrakali and Kapalini,
Durga, Shiva, forgiving Dhatri,
embodiment of Swaha and Swadha,
I bow respectfully to you.
Madhukaitabha Vidhvamsi Vidhatr Varade Namah
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 3 ॥
O destroyer of Madhu and Kaitabha,
grantress of boons to the Creator,
my salutations to you.
Bestow upon me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Mahishasura Nirnashi Bhaktanam Sukhade Namah
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 4 ॥
O destroyer of the demon Mahishasura,
giver of happiness to your devotees,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
give me fame and destroy my foes.
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 3 ॥
O destroyer of Madhu and Kaitabha,
grantress of boons to the Creator,
my salutations to you.
Bestow upon me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Mahishasura Nirnashi Bhaktanam Sukhade Namah
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 4 ॥
O destroyer of the demon Mahishasura,
giver of happiness to your devotees,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
give me fame and destroy my foes.
Dhumranetra Vadhe Devi Dharmakama Arthadayini
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 5 ॥
O Devi who slew Dhumranetra,
you who bestow Dharma, Kama and Artha,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Raktabeeja Vadhe Devi Chanda Munda Vinashini
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 6 ॥
O Devi who destroyed Raktabeeja,
you who ended Chanda and Munda,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 5 ॥
O Devi who slew Dhumranetra,
you who bestow Dharma, Kama and Artha,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Raktabeeja Vadhe Devi Chanda Munda Vinashini
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 6 ॥
O Devi who destroyed Raktabeeja,
you who ended Chanda and Munda,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Nishumbha Shumbha Nirnashi Trilokya Shubhade Namah
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 7 ॥
O destroyer of Shumbha and Nishumbha,
you who bestow auspiciousness to the three worlds,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Vandita Anghriyuge Devi Sarva Saubhagya Dayini
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 8 ॥
O Devi whose pair of feet are adored,
you who grant all forms of good fortune,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 7 ॥
O destroyer of Shumbha and Nishumbha,
you who bestow auspiciousness to the three worlds,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Vandita Anghriyuge Devi Sarva Saubhagya Dayini
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 8 ॥
O Devi whose pair of feet are adored,
you who grant all forms of good fortune,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Achintya Rupa Charite Sarva Shatru Vinashini
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 9 ॥
O Devi of inconceivable form and deeds,
you who destroy all enemies,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Natebhya Sarvada Bhaktya Chaparne Duritapahe
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 10 ॥
O Chaparne Devi, who is ever worshipped by devotees,
you who remove all sins and calamities,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 9 ॥
O Devi of inconceivable form and deeds,
you who destroy all enemies,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Natebhya Sarvada Bhaktya Chaparne Duritapahe
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 10 ॥
O Chaparne Devi, who is ever worshipped by devotees,
you who remove all sins and calamities,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Stuvadbhyah Bhakti Purvam Twam Chandike Vyadhi Nashini
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 11 ॥
O Chandike, praised with devotion by your devotees,
you who remove diseases and afflictions,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Chandike Satatam Yuddhe Jayanti Papa Nashini
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 12 ॥
O Chandike, ever triumphant in battle,
you who destroy sins,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 11 ॥
O Chandike, praised with devotion by your devotees,
you who remove diseases and afflictions,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Chandike Satatam Yuddhe Jayanti Papa Nashini
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 12 ॥
O Chandike, ever triumphant in battle,
you who destroy sins,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Dehi Saubhagyam Arogyam Dehi Devi Param Sukham
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 13 ॥
O Devi, grant me good fortune,
bestow health and supreme happiness,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Vidhehi Devi Kalyanam Vidhehi Vipulam Shriyam
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 14 ॥
O Devi, bestow auspiciousness,
grant abundant and lasting wealth,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 13 ॥
O Devi, grant me good fortune,
bestow health and supreme happiness,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Vidhehi Devi Kalyanam Vidhehi Vipulam Shriyam
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 14 ॥
O Devi, bestow auspiciousness,
grant abundant and lasting wealth,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Vidhehi Dvishatam Nasham Vidhehi Balam Uccakaih
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 15 ॥
O Devi, destroy my enemies,
and grant me mighty strength,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Surasura Shiro Ratna Nighrishta Charane Ambike
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 16 ॥
O Ambike, at whose feet shine
the jewel-crowns of gods and demons alike,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 15 ॥
O Devi, destroy my enemies,
and grant me mighty strength,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Surasura Shiro Ratna Nighrishta Charane Ambike
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 16 ॥
O Ambike, at whose feet shine
the jewel-crowns of gods and demons alike,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Vidyavantam Yashasvantam Lakshmivantam Cha Mam Kuru
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 17 ॥
O Devi, make me endowed with knowledge,
make me glorious and prosperous with wealth,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Devi Prachanda Dordaanda Daitya Darpa Nishoodini
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 18 ॥
O Devi, with mighty arms you shatter
the pride and arrogance of demons,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 17 ॥
O Devi, make me endowed with knowledge,
make me glorious and prosperous with wealth,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Devi Prachanda Dordaanda Daitya Darpa Nishoodini
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 18 ॥
O Devi, with mighty arms you shatter
the pride and arrogance of demons,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Prachanda Daitya Darpaghne Chandike Pranataya Me
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 19 ॥
O Chandike, destroyer of the pride
of the fiercest demons,
I bow down and take refuge in you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Chaturbhuje Chaturvaktra Samstute Parameshwari
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 20 ॥
O Parameshwari, with four arms
and four faces, praised by all,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 19 ॥
O Chandike, destroyer of the pride
of the fiercest demons,
I bow down and take refuge in you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Chaturbhuje Chaturvaktra Samstute Parameshwari
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 20 ॥
O Parameshwari, with four arms
and four faces, praised by all,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Krishnena Samstute Devi Shashvad Bhaktya Sadambike
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 21 ॥
O Sadambike, praised by Krishna,
always with deepest devotion,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Himachala Suta Nath Samstute Parameshwari
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 22 ॥
O Parameshwari, praised by the Lord
of Parvati, daughter of Himachala,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 21 ॥
O Sadambike, praised by Krishna,
always with deepest devotion,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Himachala Suta Nath Samstute Parameshwari
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 22 ॥
O Parameshwari, praised by the Lord
of Parvati, daughter of Himachala,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Indrani Pati Sadbhava Poojite Parameshwari
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 23 ॥
O Parameshwari, worshipped with devotion
by Indra, the husband of Indrani,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Devi Bhakta Janoddama Datta Ananda Udaye Ambike
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 24 ॥
O Ambike, giver of supreme joy
and delight to your devotees,
you bring radiance into their lives,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 23 ॥
O Parameshwari, worshipped with devotion
by Indra, the husband of Indrani,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Devi Bhakta Janoddama Datta Ananda Udaye Ambike
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 24 ॥
O Ambike, giver of supreme joy
and delight to your devotees,
you bring radiance into their lives,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Bhaaryam Manoramaam Dehi Manovrittanu Sarinim
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 25 ॥
O Devi, grant me a wife
who is charming and delightful,
who follows and supports my mind’s intent,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Tarini Durga Samsara Sagarasya Achalodbhave
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 26 ॥
O daughter of the Himalayas,
savior from the boundless ocean of worldly existence,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 25 ॥
O Devi, grant me a wife
who is charming and delightful,
who follows and supports my mind’s intent,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Tarini Durga Samsara Sagarasya Achalodbhave
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi ॥ 26 ॥
O daughter of the Himalayas,
savior from the boundless ocean of worldly existence,
my salutations to you.
Grant me beauty and victory,
grant me fame and destroy my enemies.
Idam Stotram Pathitva Tu Maha Stotram Pathen Narah
Saptashatim Samaradhya Varamapnoti Durlabham ॥ 27 ॥
He who reads this stotra,
and then recites the great hymn, the Saptashati,
by propitiating the Goddess,
obtains rare and precious boons.
Saptashatim Samaradhya Varamapnoti Durlabham ॥ 27 ॥
He who reads this stotra,
and then recites the great hymn, the Saptashati,
by propitiating the Goddess,
obtains rare and precious boons.
