This Monday Mantra is to the Goddess Durga. It’s one verse out of a 27 verse song celebrating her attributes. Each verse celebrates a different aspect of the Divine Mother – her power, compassion, beauty, peace and so on. This particular verse celebrates her as the Universal Mother who watches over us all.
This verse is sung for those who miss their mothers and for those who would like to see their dreams come to life.
Ya Devi Sarva Bhuteshu
Maatru Ripena Samsthitaa
Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai
Namas-Tasyai Namo Namaha
Yah day-vey sar-vah boot-eh-shoo
Mar-true rip-een-ah sam-stee-thaa
Nam-as-tass-yay Nam-as-tass-yay
Nam-as-tass-yay Namm-oh Nam-a-har
To that Devi Who in All Beings is Abiding in the Form of Mother,
Salutations to Her, Salutations to Her, Salutations to Her, Salutations again and again.