In reality those with wisdom do not differentiate between the 3 goddess deities of Lakshmi, Saraswati and Parvati (Durga) and worship all three as the same divine Mother of all. Or She who is the power behind Lord Narayana. It also means she who provides the basis for all living things. Narayani denotes the innate power behind ultimate god. Note: There are interpretations of this verse to be dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi as well. (Slokas 8 to 25 of Chapter 11 of Devi Mahathmyam is called The Narayani Sthuthi (Prayer to Narayani). Sarva सर्व = all Mangala मङ्गल = auspicious Mangalye माङ्गल्ये = auspicious Shive शिवे = consort of Lord Shiva Sarva सर्व = all artha* अर्थ = wealth/desires Sadhike साधिके = achiever Sharanye शरण्ये = refuge of Trayambike त्रयंबिके = the consort of the three-eyed person, meaning Lord Shiva, or the 3 eyed Devi Gowri गौरी = one with fair complexion (Parvati) Narayani नारायणि = sister of Narayana or Vishnu (Parvati) or She who is the shelter of all the Jivas Namah नमः = salute Astu अस्तु = should happen Te ते = you.Īlthough Sarvartha Sadhike literally means to say that She fulfills the desires of all, there is another meaning for Sarvartha – the 4 (arthas) attainments in a human life:

Sarva Mangala Mangalye, Shive, Sarvartha Sadhike, Sharanye, Triyambake, Gauri, Narayani We bow to that great Goddess, the Shakti as the giver of all fortunes and our refuge, our saviour.Ĭommentries on the Devi Mahatyam instruct that this Shlokam can be chanted 7 times daily on a regular basis to attain the blessings of the Goddess. This shlokam comprises seven names praising Goddess Durga. This hymn is part of their eulogy to Divine Mother. When Goddess killed two demons Sumbha and Nisumbha, Devas eulogized Devi with their hymns.

It is from Devi Mahatyam which is part of Markandeya Purana.

Om namo narayani meaning