Durga Shodasha Nama Stotram

In this short yet potent hymn, Sage Narada reveals the sixteen sacred names of Goddess Durga. Each name represents an aspect of the Divine Mother — her protective power, cosmic role, compassionate presence, and universal authority.

“Durga” signifies the remover of hardships and destroyer of negative forces.
“Narayani” represents the supreme energy of Vishnu, the sustaining power of the universe.
“Ishana, Shiva, Sati” indicate her as the consort of Shiva, the ultimate primordial energy.
“Nitya” denotes her eternal, unchanging nature, while “Satya” signifies the absolute truth.

She is “Bhagavati,” the source of all auspiciousness and blessings.
“Sharvani” and “Sarva-mangala” reflect her power to eliminate evil and grant overall well-being.

She is “Ambika,” the universal mother;
“Vaishnavi,” the preserver’s energy;
“Gauri” and “Parvati,” the gentle and powerful forms of Shiva’s consort;
and “Sanatani,” the timeless, beginningless, endless Divine.

These sixteen names are said to confer auspiciousness, protection, spiritual elevation, and fulfillment of desires when recited with devotion.

Benefits

• Protection from negativity and obstacles
• Harmony, prosperity, and mental peace
• Spiritual strength and inner clarity
• Blessings of Goddess Durga in all endeavors
• Removal of fear, sorrow, and karmic troubles