Durga Chalisa with Meaning

The Sanskrit word Durga means a fort or a place that is protected and thus difficult to reach. Durga, also called the Divine Mother, protects mankind from evil and misery by destroying evil forces such as selfishness, jealousy, prejudice, hatred, anger, and ego. Durga Chalisa is a forty-verse prayer dedicated to Goddess Durga, describing her beauty, strength and courage.