Sacred chant
Katyayani Mantra
A Vedic and Puranic invocation to Maa Katyayani for removing marriage delays and supporting harmonious relationships.
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Katyayani Mahamaye Mahayoginyadhishvari | Nanda-Gopa-Sutam Devi Patim Me Kuru Te Namah ||
Lyrics and meaning
Katyayani Mantra
A Vedic and Puranic invocation to Maa Katyayani for removing marriage delays and supporting harmonious relationships.
Sanskrit Lyrics
कात्यायनी महामाये महायोगिन्यधीश्वरी । नन्दगोपसुतं देवि पतिं मे कुरु ते नमः ॥
Transliteration
Katyayani Mahamaye Mahayoginyadhishvari | Nanda-Gopa-Sutam Devi Patim Me Kuru Te Namah ||
Overall Meaning
O Goddess Katyayani, possessor of great illusions and supreme cosmic power, ruler of all yogis! Please grant me the son of Nanda Gopa, Lord Krishna, as my husband. I bow down to you in complete surrender.
Spiritual and Historical Context
The mantra originates in the Srimad Bhagavatam, where the Gopis of Vrindavan observed Katyayani Vrata during Margashirsha and prayed to Maa Katyayani for Lord Krishna as their divine companion.
Word-by-Word Meaning
- Katyayani: The daughter of Sage Katyayana and the fierce, compassionate warrior goddess who destroys ego and obstacles.
- Mahamaye: O Divine Mother of Great Illusions, who governs the cosmic energy that binds and frees the universe.
- Mahayogini: The master of supreme asceticism, spiritual practices, and cosmic energies.
- Adhishvari: The supreme ruler, sovereign goddess, or ultimate authority of the universe.
- Nanda-Gopa-Sutam: The son of Nanda Gopa, referring to Lord Krishna.
- Patim: Husband or life partner, and metaphorically a protector or soulmate.
- Namah: I bow down, offer salutations, and surrender my ego.
Benefits
- Supports early marriage intentions and removes relationship obstacles.
- Helps resolve delays in finding a suitable life partner.
- Encourages harmony and devotion within marital relationships.
Ritual and Chanting Guidelines
- Chant early in the morning during Brahma Muhurta, especially during Shukla Paksha.
- Sit facing East or North with an image of Maa Katyayani or a Durga Yantra.
- Offer red flowers, kumkum, and a ghee lamp.
- Chant 108 repetitions daily for 21, 41, or 108 days.
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