Glory to you, O divine Mother Gauri,
glory to you, O Parvati, who are so rich in maiden grace , the object of
daily meditation by Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.
O Ambe! On your forehead is a mark of vermilion along with a mark of musk .
Your twin eyes are bright and your face beautiful as the moon.
Your
body with a tinge of gold is beautifully dressed in red attire; on your
throat there is a wreath of red blossoms like a beautiful necklace.
Your
vehicle, the lion, is, O Mother in keeping with your majestic form; you
hold a sword and a skull in your hands, and on you attend the gods,
hermits, men and your devotees, whose grief you drive away.
You
are adorned with rings on your ears and with pearl on the tip of your
nose, your radiance looks as beautiful as that of myriad of moons and
suns.
O slayer of the demon Mahish, you tore apart the bodies of Shumbha, Nishumbha and Dhuumravilochana.
Your eyes reflected a frenzy of wrath everyday and night.
You are the beloved companion of Brahma, Rudra and Vishnu.
The
Vedas and the Shastras describe you as the queen companion of Shiva
Sixty-four Yoginis chorus your glory and glorify you, while Shiva dances
in tune to the accompaniment of the sound of tambour and drum .
You
are mother of the universe, the almighty, its sustainer, reliever of
your devotees' hardships and bestower of prosperity and happiness The
four arms you have adorned your person, while the hand raised in
benediction reveals your compassionate aspect.
Those among men and women who wait on you and worship you have all their wishes fulfilled.
In
a golden platter are beautifully laid aloe and camphor, both of which
have lighted; and the radiance of your forehead is reflecting the
splendour of gems.
