Bring in the 108 Qualities of Durga
In this meditation you will be guided to repeat 108 names of Durga. It has been said that repeating these 108 names daily will bring material and physical benefits. Gentle theta binaural music opens your mind for additional benefits.
Transcript
Durga is the representation of courage,
Strength,
Ethics and protection.
She is the destroyer of sin and evil and the savior of morality and ethics.
Durga is a form of divine power,
The Shakti.
Durga is the confluence of the power,
Beauty and intelligence of Maha Lakshmi,
Maha Saraswati and Maha Kali.
Durga is the savior of the needy and the destroyer of destructors.
She is the mother of the entire universe as well as the slayer of all evil.
She is known by 108 different names according to the quality she possesses.
Recite with me these 108 names from the Durga Strotum.
One who does this finds nothing impossible in any world.
They receive benefits like wealth,
Luxury,
Offspring and lineage.
The four things,
Dharma,
Arthra,
Kam,
Muksa and in the end are liberated eternally.
You will hear 108 names of Durga and their English translation.
Repeat each one and do this regularly and see what powers,
What manifests in your life.
Begin by taking a few deep breaths.
Coming into the here and now.
I will say each name in its English translation and say the name again.
Repeat it the second time.
Sati,
One who got burned alive.
Sati.
Saadvi,
The sanguine.
Saadvi.
Bhava Prita,
One who is loved by the universe.
Bhava Prita.
Bhavani,
The abode of the universe.
Bhavani.
Bhavamochani,
The absolver of the universe.
Bhavamochani.
Arya,
Goddess.
Arya.
Durga,
The invincible.
Durga.
Jaya,
The victorious.
Jaya.
Adya,
The initial reality.
Adya.
Trinetra,
One who has three eyes.
Trinetra.
Shul Dharini,
One who holds a monadant.
Shul Dharini.
Pinakadharini,
One who holds the trident of Shiva.
Pinakadharini.
Shitra,
The picturesque.
Shitra.
Chandragantha,
One who has mighty bells.
Chandragantha.
Mahatapa,
With severe penance.
Mahatapa.
Mana,
Mind.
Mana.
Budhi,
Intelligence.
Budhi.
Ahankara,
One with pride.
Ahankara.
Chitarupa,
One who is in the thought state.
Chitarupa.
Chitta,
Deathbed.
Chitta.
Chitti,
The thinking mind.
Chitti.
Savarantri Mayi,
Has instruments of thought.
Savarantri Mayi.
Satta,
One who is above all.
Satta.
Satyananda Varupini,
Form of eternal bliss.
Satyananda Varupini.
Ananta,
One who is infinite.
Ananta.
Baha-Avini,
The beautiful woman.
Bha-Vini.
Bhavya,
The future.
Bhavya.
Bhavya,
With magnificence.
Bhavya.
Abhavya,
Improper or fear causing.
Abhavya.
Saragati,
Always in motion.
Saragati.
Shambhavi,
Consort of Shambhu.
Shambhavi.
Devamata,
Mother goddess.
Devamata.
Chitta,
Tension.
Chitta.
Ratnapriya,
Adorned or loved by jewels.
Ratnapriya.
Saravidya,
Knowledgeable.
Saravidya.
Dakshakanya,
Daughter of Dakshah.
Dakshakanya.
Dakshayana Vinashini,
Interrupter of the Dakshah.
Dakshayana Vinashini.
Aparna,
One who doesn't eat.
Aparna.
Anakavarna,
Has many complexions.
Anakavarna.
Paatala,
Red.
Paatala,
Red in color.
Paatala.
Paatalavati,
Wearing red color attire.
Paatalavati.
Pataambara Paradahana,
Wearing a dress of leather.
Pataambara Paradahana.
Kalamanjira Ranjini,
Wearing a musical anklet.
Kalamanjira Ranjini.
Ameya,
One who is beyond measure.
Ameya.
Vikrama,
Violent.
Vikrama.
Krua,
Brutal on demons.
Krua.
Sundare,
The gorgeous.
Sundare.
Sursundare,
Extremely beautiful.
Sursundare.
Vandurga,
Goddess of forests.
Vandurga.
Mahatangi,
Goddess of Matanga.
Mahatangi.
Matanga Munapujita,
Worshiped by sage Patanka.
Matanga Munapujita.
Brahmi,
Power of god Brahma.
Brahmi.
Mahasvare,
Power of lord Shiva.
Mahasvare.
Mahasvare.
Mahasvare.
Mahasvare.
Mahasvare.
Mahasvare.
Mahasvare.
Iyendri,
Power of god Indra.
Iyendri.
Kaumari,
The adolescent.
Kaumari.
Vaishnavi,
The invincible.
Vaishnavi.
Chamunda,
Slayer of Chandra and Munda.
Chamunda.
Bharahi,
One who rides on Vrara.
Bharahi.
Lakshmi,
Goddess of wealth.
Lakshmi.
Purushakriti,
One who takes form of a man.
Purushakriti.
Vimala Utakarshini,
One who provides joy.
Vimala Utakarshini.
Gaiana,
Full of knowledge.
Gaiana.
Kriya,
One who is in action.
Kriya.
Nitya,
The eternal one.
Nitya.
Budhida,
The bestower of wisdom.
Budhida.
Bahula,
One who is in various forms.
Bahula.
Bahula Prema,
One who is loved by all.
Bahula Prema.
Sarvavahana Vahana,
One who rides all vehicles.
Sarvavahana Vahana.
Nishimba Nishimbahana,
Slayer of Nishimba.
Nishimba Nishimbahana.
Mahishasura Mardini,
Slayer of Mahishasura.
Mahishasura Mardini.
Madhu Kaitabha Hantri,
Slayer of Madhu and Kayatabha.
Shandra Munda Vinashini,
Destroyer of Shandra and Munda.
Shandra Munda Vinashini.
Savasura Vinasha,
Destroyer of all demons.
Savasura Vinasha.
Sarvadaana Vagatini,
Possessing power to kill all demons.
Sarvadaana Vagatini.
Sarvastra Mayi,
One who is deft in all theories.
Sarvastra Mayi.
Satya,
The truth.
Satya.
Sarvastra Harini,
Possessor of all missile weapons.
Sarvastra Dharini.
Anakastra Hasta,
Possessor of hand weapons.
Anakastra Hasta.
Anakastra Dharini,
Possessor of many missile weapons.
Anakastra Dharini.
Komare,
The beautiful adolescent.
Komare.
Ekakanya,
The girl child.
Ekakanya.
Kyaashuri,
The adolescent.
Kyaashuri.
Yuvati,
The woman.
Yuvati.
Yati,
One who renounces the world.
Yati.
Aprada,
One who never gets old.
Aprada.
Prada,
One who is old.
Prada.
Vridhamata,
The old mother.
Vridhamata.
Balaprada,
The bestower of strength.
Balaprada.
Mahodare,
One who has huge belly.
Mahodare.
Bhukta Kisha,
One who has open tresses.
Bhukta Kisha.
Kudaruppa,
Having a fierce outlook.
Kudaruppa.
Mahabala,
Having immense strength.
Mahabala.
Agnivala,
One who is poignant,
Like fire.
Agnivala.
Pradramuki,
One who has a face like Rudra.
Pradramuki.
Kalarachi,
Goddess who is black like night.
Kalarachi.
Tapasthini,
One who is engaged in penance.
Narayani,
Destructive aspect of Narayana.
Narayani.
Bhadrakali,
Fierce form of Kali.
Bhadrakali.
Vishnumaya,
Spell of Lord Vishnu.
Vishnumaya.
Jalodare,
Abode of ethereal universe.
Jalodare.
Siva Duti,
Ambassador of Lord Shiva.
Siva Duti.
Karali,
The violent.
Karali.
Ananta,
The infinite.
Ananta.
Parameshvara,
The ultimate goddess.
Parameshvara.
Katiyayani,
One worshipped by Katyanan.
Katiyayani.
Savitri,
Daughter of sun god Savitra.
Savitri.
Pratyaksha,
One who is real.
Pratyaksha.
Brahmavadini,
One who is present everywhere.
Brahmavadini.
You have just invoked 108 attributes of the goddess Durga.
Now in silence,
Go deep within and understand you are one with Durga.
And you have the ability to manifest all of these qualities,
Bringing much needed light into your life.
Bringing much needed light into your life and into the world.
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Recent Reviews
Pragya
September 22, 2025
Such an evocative, heartfelt rendition. One correction though, Narayani is Shakti of Bhagwan Narayan who can be both constructive and destructive as she's the Mula Shakti.
Kalyani
April 19, 2023
Beautiful, easy to follow! Thank you Stuart!🙏🏽🌺💗
Devika
October 13, 2021
Jai mata Di
Nancy
October 27, 2020
Lovely and a unique powerful meditation. thank you
Xan
June 23, 2020
Love this! I got lost at one point and don’t know why, but overall this is super powerful. Thank you!
Aiko
March 24, 2020
There needs to be a longer pause after each name, especially the long ones. I will bookmark and do daily. I hope to have manifestation soon
Parul
September 29, 2019
Beautiful. Divine. Exhilarating. Thank you
Katie
August 25, 2019
Love this. I practice this regularly.
Katie
August 12, 2019
Amazing. Thank you for the slow pronunciation. Very helpful, quite empowering.
Shera
March 14, 2019
Many Thanks and Blessings to you for this wonderful meditation experience, which is definitely the best that I have ever heard, due to the fact that you spoke clearly, gave the interpretation, then repeated the name again for further clarification. Excellent 5-Star Meditation, Thank You Again❣️
Jeannine
October 12, 2018
Clear pronunciation- smooth
Mila
July 24, 2018
Very helpful and beautiful
Manon
July 21, 2018
Thank you. Very much enjoyed this. Will repeat this practice.
Ana
July 20, 2018
Excellent. Thank you.