Sacred Invocation of the Goddess - Sri Durga Stuti

This invocation is a hymn of praise to Goddess Durga and is the first part of the Devi Stuti—a collection of sacred Sanskrit mantras and stotras in the Devi Mahatmyam (Glory of the Goddess). It is from the Markandeya Purana, a Hindu text composed somewhere between 400–600 CE. The Mahatmyam contains 700 verses in praise of the Goddess as the supreme power and creator of the universe. Playing these recordings throughout the day while you are engaged in activity, and even as you go to sleep at night, can have a soothing and transformative effect on your life. Mantra: Om Sarva Mangala MangalyeShive Sarvartha SadhikeSharanye Tryambake GauriNarayani Namostute Translation: Om! The One who is auspiciousness Herself,Siva’s Consort, She fulfills all noble goals.The refuge of all, She is the three-eyed One, Gauri.Salutations to You, Narayani. Mantras A mantra is a sacred sound formula. Literally translated, mantra means: “That which makes the mind steady.” Science has proven that sound vibrations