On the second day of Navratri, devotees worship Mata Brahmacharini, the second form of Goddess Durga. The word Brahmacharini means “one who practices deep penance and devotion.”
The Goddess is depicted wearing pure white clothes, symbolizing peace and purity. In her right hand, she holds a japa mala (rosary) for chanting mantras, and in her left hand, she carries a kamandal (water pot) filled with holy water, which she uses during her tapasya (austerities and meditation).
Mata Brahmacharini represents strength, patience, and devotion. Worshipping her is believed to bless devotees with wisdom, peace of mind, and the courage to overcome life’s challenges.
Mata Brahmacharini Chalisa Lyrics in English
|| Doha ||
Koṭi Koṭi Naman Maat Pitaa Ko, Jisane Diyaa Ye Sharir |
Balihari Jaaun GuruDev ne, Diya Hari Bhajan Men Seer ||
|| Shri Maa Brahmacharini Ki Stuti ||
Chandra Tape Suraj Tape, Aur Tape Akaash |
In Sab Se Baḍhakar Tape, Maatao Ka Suprakaash ||
Mera Apana Kuchh Nahin, Jo Kuchh Hai So Tera |
Tera Tujhako Arpaṇ, Kya Laage Mera ||
Padm Kamaṇḍal Aksh, Kar Brahmachariṇi Roop |
Hans Vaahini Kripaa Karo, Paḍu Nahin Bhav Kup ||
Jay Jay Shri Brahmaaṇi, Satya Punj Aadhaar |
Charaṇ Kamal Dhari Dhyaan Men, Praṇabahun Maa Baarambaar ||
|| Chaupai ||
Jay Jay Jag Maat Brahmaaṇi, Bhakti Mukti Vishva Kalyaaṇi |
Viṇaa Pustak Kar Men Sohe, Shaarada Sab Jag Sohe ||
Hans Vaahini Jay Jag Maata, Bhakt Janan Ki Ho Sukh Daata |
Brahmaaṇi Brahma Lok Se Aai, Maat Lok Ki Karo Sahaai ||
Kshir Sindhu Men Prakaṭi Jab Hi, Devon Ne Jay Boli Tab Hi |
Chaturdash Ratano Men Maani, Adabhut Maaya Ved Bakhaani ||
Chaar Ved Shaṭ Shaastra Ki Gaatha, Shiv Brahmaa Koi Paar Na Paata |
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Aadi Shakti Avataar Bhavaani, Bhakt Janon kii maan kalyaaṇi ||
Jab-Jab Paap Baḍhe Ati Bhaari, Mata Shastra Kar Men Dhaari |
Paap Vinaashini Tu Jagadambaa, Dharm Hetu Naa Kari Vilambaa ||
Namo-Namo Brahmi Sukhakaari, Brahma Vishṇu Shiv Tohe Maani |
Teri Lila Ajab Nirali, Sahaay Karo Maa Pallu Vaali ||
Duhkh Chinta Sab Baadha Haraṇi, Amangal Me Mangal Karaṇi |
Ann Puraṇa Ho Ann Ki Daataa, Sab jag Palan Karati Mata ||
Sarv Vyaapini Asankhya Rupa, To Kripa Se Tarata Bhav Kupaa |
Chandra Bimb Aanan Sukhakari, Aksh Maal Yut Hans Savaari ||
Pawan Putra Ki Kari Sahaai, Lank Jaar Anal Sit Laai |
Kop kiya Dash Kandh Pe Bhaari, Kuṭamb Sanhara Sena Bhaari ||
Tu Hi Maat Vidhi Hari Har Deva, Sur Nar Muni Sab Karate Seva |
Dev Daanav Ka Hua Samvaada, Maare Paapi Meṭi Baadha ||
Shri Naaraayaṇ Ang Samaai, Mohani Rup Dhara Tu Maai |
Dev Daityon Ki Pankti Banaai, Devon Ko Maan Sudhaa Pilaai ||
Chaturai Kar Ke Maha Maai, Asuron Ko Tu Diya Miṭaai |
Nau Khaṇd Maanhi Nejaa Pharake, Bhaage Dushṭ Adham Jan Dar Ke ||
Terah Sau Pensaṭh Ki Sala, Aasvin Maas Pakh Ujiyaalaa |
Ravi Sut Baar Ashṭami Jwala, Hans Aaruḍh Kar Lekar Bhaala ||
Nagar Koṭ Se Kiya Payaana, Pallu Koṭ Bhayaa Asthaanaa |
Chausaṭh Yogini Baavan Bira, Sang Men Le Aai Raṇadhiraa ||
Baiṭh Bhavan Men Nyaay Chukaaṇi, Dwaar Paal Saadul Agavaaṇi |
Saanjh Savere Baje Nagadaraa, Uṭhataa Bhakton Ka Jayakaaraa ||
Madh Ke Bich Khadi Maa Brahmaaṇi, Sundar Chhavi Honṭho Ki Laali |
Paas Men Baiṭhi Maa Viṇaa Wali, Utari Madh Baiṭhi Mahaakaali ||
Laal Dhvajaa Tere Mandir Pharake, Man Harshaataa Darshan Karake |
Dur Dur Se Aate Relaa, Chait Aasoj Men Lagataa Melaa ||
Koi Sang Men, Koi Akelaa, Jayakaaro Ka Detaa Helaa |
Kanchan Kalash Shobhaa De Bhaari, Divya Pataakaa Chamake Nyaari ||
Sis Jhukaa Jan Shraddhaa Dete, Aashish Se Jholi Bhar Lete |
Tin Lokon Ki Karataa Bharataa, Naam Lie Sab Kaaraj Sarataa ||
Mujh Baalak Pe Kṛipaa Kijyo, Bhul Chuk Sab Maaphi Dijyo |
Mand Mati Jay Daas Tumhaaraa, Do Maa Apani Bhakti Apaaraa ||
Jab Lagi Jiu Dayaa Phal Paaun, Tumharo Jas Main Sadaa Sunaaun |
Shri Brahmaaṇi Chaalisa Jo Koi Gaave, Sab Sukh Bhog Param Sukh Paave ||
||Doha||
Raag Dvesh Men Lipt Mann, Main Kuṭil Buddhi Agyaan ||
Bhav Se Paar Karo Maateshvari, Apanaa Anugat Jaan ||
|| Iti Shri Maa Brahmacharini Chalisa Sampurnam||
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