~ Paean ~

Pre Text: ~ Goddess Durga symbolizes the power of the Supreme Being that maintains moral order and justice in the universe. Durga stands for the unified symbol of all divine forces: ~ Strength, Morality, Protector &c. In India women are given highest honor as embodiment of motherhood. Many Indian women instead of surname like to use Devi. Devi literally stands for goddess. [For info on Goddess Sri Sri Durga please Google] Humble submission: ~ This poem is not word by word translation of hymns [Slokas] on Goddess Durga. I sincerely admit my incapability. Here I’ve blended with poetic elements. I’ve given transliteration of Sanskrit Slokas [hymns] in the beginning for interested readers. Hope you’ll find glimpse of Indian view to Motherhood. ~ niv ~ PAEAN ~ Ms. Nivedita UK 29 October 2010 Durga [Devi] Stuti [Paean] ‘Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Vishnu Maayethi Sabdita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha’ [1] I bow again and again O Goddess Mother Durga ~ The dweller in all beings In the name of Maya [Delusion] of God Vishnu. [1] Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Chetanetyaabhi Dheeyate Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha [2] I bend inexhaustibly O Goddess Mother Durga ~ The habitant in all livings As actualization n’ realization. [2]. Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Buddhi Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha [3] I offer aeonian obeisance O Goddess Mother Durga ~ That blooms in all pscyche In the form of cardinal intelligence. [3] Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Nidraa Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha [4] I salute unflaggingly O Goddess Mother Durga ~ The resident in all animates In the form of salving sleep. [4] Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Kshudhaa Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha [5] I genuflect perpetually O Goddess Mother Durga ~ The catalyst in all anabolism In the form of appetency. [5] Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Chaayaa Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha [6] I prostrate repeatedly O Goddess Mother Durga ~ That enlivens all lives In the form of contemplation n’ meditation. [6] Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Shakthi Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha [7] I submit tirelessly O Goddess Mother Durga ~ The indweller in all livings In the form of Arche Energy [Shakti] The primordial originative power. [7] Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Thrishnaa Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha [8] I consecrate incessantly O Goddess Mother Durga ~ That existent inhabitant In the form of salubrious thirst. [8] Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Kshaanthi Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha [9] I offer accede endlessly O Goddess Mother Durga ~ Who lives in all alive In the clement form. [9] Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Jaati Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha [10] I revere infinitely O Goddess Mother Durga ~ Who populates in all existence In the form of harmonizing race. [10] Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Lajja Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha [11] I venerate unremittingly O Goddess Mother Durga ~ Who exists in all animation In the form of meek n’ modesty. [11] Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Shaanthi Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha [12] I ruminate continuously O Goddess Mother Durga ~ Who coheres all brio In the form of spic peace [Shanti]. [12] Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Shradha Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha [13] I esteem persistently O Goddess Mother Durga ~ Who accelerates all inertic organisms In the form of unshakable faith [Shraddha] [13] Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Kaanthi Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha [14] I abide by boundlessly O Goddess Mother Durga ~ Who vibrates in vividness In the form of éclat n’ brilliance [Kaanti]. [14] Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Lakshmi Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha [15] I fête boundlessly O Goddess Mother Durga ~ Who becharms all creation In the form of primo riches [15] Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Vritti Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha [16] I ennoble immeasurably O Goddess Mother Durga ~ Who flutters in all flora n’ fauna In the form of gracile momentum. [16] Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Smrithi Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha [17] I resign incalculably O Goddess Mother Durga ~ Who matures all microcosms In the form of ace memory. [17] Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Dayaa Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha [18] I surrender in ad infinitum O Goddess Mother Durga ~ Who is dominant in all DNA In the form of mercy n’ benignity [Dayaa]. [18] Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Tushti Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha [19] I awe unaccountably O Goddess Mother Durga ~ Who imbues in all beingness In the form of satisfactoriness. [19] Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Matru Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha [20] I employ relentlessly O Goddess Mother Durga ~ Who wombs all cosmos In the form of Mother. [20] Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Braanthi Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha [21] I everlastingly cede O Goddess Mother Durga ~ Who conceives all biotics In the form of illusion [Bhram]. [21] Indriyaanaamadhistaatri Bhootaanaam Chaakileshu Yaa Bhooteshu Satatam Tasyai Vyaaptidevyai Namo Namaha [22] I dedicate boundlessly O Goddess Mother Durga ~ The all pervading goddess Who continuously controls the Senses of all protoplasm and governs all elements. [22] Chiti Roopena Yaa Kristnam Yetadhyaapya Sthithaa Jagat Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha [23] I devote eternally O Goddess Mother Durga ~ Who pervades n’ canopies this world and Controls in the form of percept n’ knowingness. [23] === PAEAN ~ [Ancient Greece] a hymn of praise [especially sung in ancient Greece to invoke or thank a deity], a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute &c References: ~ Internet ~~~~~~~~ ==== Copyright reserved by author