Tantric Mantra · Goddess Durga (Three Forms)
दुर्गा सप्तशती बीज मंत्र
Durga Saptashati Beej Mantras
Sanskrit (Devanagari)
प्रथम चरित्र (महाकाली): ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे मध्यम चरित्र (महालक्ष्मी): ॐ ह्रीं श्रीं क्रीं परमेश्वरि स्वाहा उत्तर चरित्र (महासरस्वती): ॐ ऐं ह्रीं श्रीं क्लीं सौः
Transliteration
Prathama Charitra (Mahakali): Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vicche Madhyama Charitra (Mahalakshmi): Om Hreem Shreem Kreem Parameshvari Svaha Uttara Charitra (Mahasaraswati): Om Aim Hreem Shreem Kleem Sauh
Meaning
The Durga Saptashati (700 verses) contains three sections, each with its own beej mantra. First Charitra invokes Mahakali (destroyer of tamas/inertia). Middle Charitra invokes Mahalakshmi (nourisher, destroyer of rajas/passion). Last Charitra invokes Mahasaraswati (illuminator, destroyer of sattva's limitations). Together they represent the complete cosmic feminine energy.
Last updated: 20 April 2026 · Traditional Vedic mantra
Benefits of Durga Saptashati Beej Mantras
- ·The most complete Durga sadhana — encompasses all aspects of the Divine Mother
- ·Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vicche is one of the most powerful tantric mantras in existence
- ·Destroys all three types of negativity: tamas (inertia), rajas (excessive passion), sattva (spiritual pride)
- ·Complete recitation of Durga Saptashati (all 700 verses) during Navratri fulfills all desires
- ·Removes even the most stubborn enemies and life obstacles
- ·Awakens the complete Shakti (divine power) within the practitioner
How to Chant
- 1.Navratri is the most auspicious time — recite the complete Saptashati over 9 days
- 2.For daily practice: chant the first beej (Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vicche) 108 times
- 3.Face east or north; sit on a red cloth; light a ghee lamp
- 4.Offer red hibiscus flowers and fruits to the Durga yantra or image
- 5.Tuesdays and Fridays for regular practice; all 9 days of Navratri for the full text
- 6.The complete Saptashati reading (700 verses) takes approximately 3-4 hours
Best Time
All 9 nights of Navratri. Tuesdays and Fridays. Ashtami (8th night) for the most intense practice.
Recommended Count
Key beej: 108 times daily. Full Saptashati: 1-3 readings during Navratri. Purashcharan: 1,000 complete readings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.What is Durga Saptashati?
The Durga Saptashati (also called Devi Mahatmyam or Chandi Path) is a Sanskrit text of 700 verses from the Markandeya Purana. It narrates three stories of the goddess Durga defeating three different demons (Madhu-Kaitabha, Mahishasura, and Shumbha-Nishumbha), each representing a different type of cosmic evil. The 700 verses are divided into 13 chapters with three sections (Charitra), each with its own presiding form of the goddess.