This mantra is said to be one of the most potent mantras for gaining power, prosperity and protection from negative forces. The ancient text Bhagavata Purana (Canto 2 Chapter 3 Texts 2-7) states devīṁ māyāṁ tu śrī-kāmas, which can be translated as “One who desires “sri”, should worship Durgādevī”. “Sri” in this context can be translated to mean “power”, “prosperity”, “good fortune” or “royal dignity”. In the video below, we document the sound of the simple nama mantra for Durga:
oṁ durgāyai namaḥ
|| ॐ दुर्गायै नमः ||
Listen to the sound and feel it working to transform your life or chant along with the video to meditate with this ancient mantra.
The Sanskrit word “Durgā” (दुर्गा) means “invincible” or “unassailable”. It is related to the word “durg” (दुर्ग) which can be translated as “fortress” or “place which is difficult to access”.
This mantra can remove negativity from your life and help you reach the heights of success, raising you up into a position of leadership and authority. It is one of the best mantras for protecting yourself and your wealth from any evil force which seeks to cause you harm.
This mantra can also act as a remedy for the planet Rahu according to classical texts on Vedic astrology such as Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, which recommend worship of Durga for anyone going through a Rahu dasha (planetary time period of Rahu).