Om Dum Durgayei Namaha

A bow to Durga — the invincible mother.

Original

ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः

Transliteration

Oṃ Duṃ Durgāyai Namaḥ

Translation

I bow to Durga — the invincible one.

Om Dum Durgayei Namaha sacred art — goddess Durga riding a lion within a fiery red and gold protection mandala
Om Dum Durgayei Namaha: invoking Durga’s courage and protection.

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Quick answer

Om Dum Durgayei Namaha is a Sanskrit protection mantra to the goddess Durga.

Hindu / Vedic Mantras sacred tradition art
Tradition
Hindu / Vedic
Sanskrit sacred language art
Language
Sanskrit
Durga devotional art
Deity
Durga
Sunrise and dusk chanting time art
Best time
Morning or evening; Tuesdays are sacred to Durga.
Protection, Courage, Overcoming obstacles intention art
Best for
Protection, Courage, Overcoming obstacles

Meaning

Literal

A reverent bow to Durga, invoking her bija 'dum.'

Spiritual interpretation

Durga's protection is fierce and unwavering. Chant this mantra when strength is needed to face what would otherwise overwhelm.

What this mantra is used for

ProtectionCourageOvercoming obstacles

How to chant

108 times, especially on Tuesdays or during the nine nights of Navaratri.

When to chant

Morning or evening; Tuesdays are sacred to Durga.

Origin & context

A classical bija mantra of Durga.

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