Durga Beej Mantra — Om Dum Durgayai Namah
In this Durga seed mantra, 'Dum' is her seed syllable. Chanting this mantra during Navratri is considered especially auspicious.
Om Dum Durgayai Namah
Sarva-mangala-mangalye, shive sarvartha-sadhike | Sharanye tryambake Gauri, Narayani namo'stu te ||
Meaning
Mantra
Om Dum Durgayai Namah
'Dum' is the seed syllable of Maa Durga, representing her protective power and her ability to destroy evil.
Mantra
Sarva-mangala-mangalye, shive sarvartha-sadhike | Sharanye tryambake Gauri, Narayani namo'stu te ||
O most auspicious of all auspicious things, accomplisher of all purposes, refuge-giver, three-eyed Gauri — O Narayani, I bow to you.
Meanings written in simple language by the KathaMantra team.
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Frequently asked questions
When should the Durga beej mantra be chanted?
During Navratri, on Tuesdays and in times of difficulty, chanting this mantra 108 times is considered especially beneficial.
What is a beej mantra?
A beej (seed) mantra is a powerful one-syllable or short mantra representing a deity's core energy. Repeated chanting awakens that energy.
What colour is associated with Durga?
Red is the colour dear to Maa Durga. Red clothes, red flowers and a red chunari hold special significance in her worship.