Here are some unique and powerful Navratri mantra that invoke the blessings of Goddess Durga in different forms, with a focus on lesser-known but potent verses.
Unique and powerful Navratri mantra
1. Durga Shatru Nashak Mantra
ॐ ह्रीं दुं दुर्गायै नमः।
Oṁ Hrīṁ Duṁ Durgāyai Namaḥ.
This is a protective mantra that invokes Durga's power to destroy enemies, internal or external, and grant fearlessness.
2. Ratri Suktam (Chandi Path)
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु निद्रारूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Yā Devī Sarvabhūteṣu Nidrarūpeṇa Saṁsthitā,
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaḥ.
This verse from the Ratri Suktam honors the Goddess who resides in all beings as sleep and rest, acknowledging her as the one who governs life’s natural cycles.
3. Durga Gayatri Mantra
ॐ कात्यायनाय विद्महे, कन्याकुमारि धीमहि, तन्नो दुर्गा प्रचोदयात्॥
Oṁ Kātyāyanāya Vidmahe, Kanyākumārī Dhīmahi, Tanno Durgā Pracodayāt.
This Gayatri mantra is dedicated to Goddess Katyayani, a form of Durga, seeking her divine guidance and protection.
4. Bhavani Ashtakam by Adi Shankaracharya
न तातो न माता न बन्धुर्न दाता,
न पुत्रो न पुत्री न भृत्यो न भर्ता।
न ज्ञातिर्न विप्रौ न शिष्यौ न शौरा,
त्वमेका गतिर्देवि भवानि भवस्मे॥
Na Tato Na Mātā Na Bandhurna Dātā,
Na Putro Na Putrī Na Bhṛtyo Na Bhartā.
Na Jñātirna Viprau Na Śiṣyau Na Śaurā,
Tvamekā Gatirdevi Bhavāni Bhavasme.
This verse expresses complete surrender to Goddess Bhavani (Durga), declaring that the devotee has no other refuge except her.
5. Durga Saptashloki
ॐ अस्य श्रीदुर्गासप्तश्लोकीस्तोत्रमहामंत्रस्य।
नारायण ऋषिः, अनुष्टुप्छन्दः, श्रीमहाकाली महालक्ष्मी महासरस्वत्यो देवताः।
श्रीदुर्गाप्रीत्यर्थे सप्तश्लोकी पाठे विनियोगः॥
Oṁ Asya Śrī Durgāsaptaślokīstotramahāmantrasya,
Nārāyaṇa Ṛṣiḥ, Anuṣṭup Chandaḥ, Śrīmahākālī Mahālakṣmī Mahāsarasvatyo Devatāḥ,
Śrī Durgāprītyarthe Saptashlokī Pāṭhe Viniyogaḥ.
This shloka is the preamble to Durga Saptashloki, a seven-verse hymn, invoking Durga's divine grace and blessings.
6. Durga Dhyan Mantra
सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके।
शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरी नारायणी नमोऽस्तुते॥
Sarvamaṅgalamāṅgalye Śive Sarvārthasādhike,
Śaraṇye Tryambake Gaurī Nārāyaṇī Namo'stute.
This is a dhyan mantra to meditate upon Goddess Durga, celebrating her as the all-auspicious one, who fulfills all desires and offers refuge to her devotees.
7. Durga Raksha Mantra
ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः।
Oṁ Duṁ Durgāyai Namaḥ.
A short but extremely powerful mantra invoking Goddess Durga's energy for protection against harm and danger.
8. Annapoorna Stotram
अन्नपूर्णा सदापूर्णा शङ्करप्राणवल्लभे।
ज्ञानवैराग्यसिद्ध्यर्थं भिक्षां देहि च पार्वति॥
Annapūrṇā Sadāpūrṇā Śaṅkaraprāṇavallabhe,
Jñānavairāgyasiddhyarthaṁ Bhikṣāṁ Dehi Ca Pārvati.
A prayer to Annapurna, a form of Goddess Durga, who nourishes and grants knowledge and detachment, requesting her to provide both spiritual and material sustenance.
9. Bhagavati Stotram
जय भगवति देवि नमो वरदे, जय पापविनाशिनि बहुफलदे।
जय शुम्भनिशुम्भकपालधरे, प्रणमामि तु देवि नरार्तिहरे॥
Jaya Bhagavati Devi Namo Varade, Jaya Pāpavināśini Bahuphalade,
Jaya Śumbhaniśumbhakapāladhare, Praṇamāmi Tu Devi Narārtihare.
This stotra is a hymn of praise to the Goddess, celebrating her ability to destroy the demons Shumbha and Nishumbha, and offer boons to devotees.
10. Navadurga Stotra
प्रथमं शैलपुत्री च द्वितीयं ब्रह्मचारिणी।
तृतीयं चन्द्रघण्टा च चतुर्थं कूष्माण्डिनी।।
Prathamaṁ Śailaputrī Ca Dvitīyaṁ Brahmacāriṇī,
Tṛtīyaṁ Candraghaṇṭā Ca Caturthaṁ Kūṣmāṇḍinī.
This shloka describes the first four forms of Navadurga—Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, and Kushmanda, which are worshipped on the first four days of Navratri.
These unique and less commonly known shlokas can deepen your spiritual practice during Navratri and help connect with the divine energy of Goddess Durga in her various forms.
