Complete Guide to Durga Tantroktam Ratri Suktam
Introduction to Durga Tantroktam Ratri Suktam
Durga Tantroktam Ratri Suktam is a powerful Tantric hymn dedicated to the divine Night (Ratri) as a manifestation of Goddess Durga's cosmic power. Unlike its Vedic counterpart, this Tantric version (Tantroktam = spoken in the Tantras) approaches the cosmic night through the lens of Shakti worship, revealing the deeper mystical dimensions of the divine feminine energy.
Spiritual Significance of Durga Tantroktam Ratri Suktam
The Tantric tradition views the cosmic night as a powerful symbol of the primordial Shakti — the divine feminine energy that permeates all creation. This suktam is recited as part of the complete Durga Saptashati worship and provides the Tantric perspective on the same cosmic truths expressed in the Vedic version, enriching the devotee's understanding of Goddess Durga's all-encompassing nature.
Durga Tantroktam Ratri Suktam Lyrics
॥ अथ तन्त्रोक्तं देवीसूक्तम् ॥
नमो देव्यै महादेव्यै शिवायै सततं नमः।
नमः प्रकृत्यै भद्रायै नियताः प्रणताः स्म ताम्॥1॥
रौद्रायै नमो नित्यायै गौर्यै धात्र्यै नमो नमः।
ज्योत्स्नायै चेन्दुरुपिण्यै सुखायै सततं नमः॥2॥
कल्याण्यै प्रणतां वृद्ध्यै सिद्ध्यै कुर्मो नमो नमः।
नैर्ऋत्यै भूभृतां लक्ष्म्यै शर्वाण्यै ते नमो नमः॥3॥
दुर्गायै दुर्गपारायै सारायै सर्वकारिण्यै।
ख्यात्यै तथैव कृष्णायै धूम्रायै सततं नमः॥4॥
अतिसौम्यातिरौद्रायै नतास्तस्यै नमो नमः।
नमो जगत्प्रतिष्ठायै देव्यै कृत्यै नमो नमः॥5॥
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु विष्णुमायेति शब्दिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥6॥
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु चेतनेत्यभिधीयते।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥7॥
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु बुद्धिरूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥8॥
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु निद्रारूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥9॥
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु क्षुधारूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥10॥
या देवी सर्वभूतेषुच्छायारूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥11॥
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥12॥
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु तृष्णारूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥13॥
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु क्षान्तिरूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥14॥
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु जातिरूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥15॥
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु लज्जारूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥16॥
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शान्तिरूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥17॥
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु श्रद्धारूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥18॥
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु कान्तिरूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥19॥
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु लक्ष्मीरूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥20॥
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु वृत्तिरूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥21॥
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु स्मृतिरूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥22॥
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु दयारूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥23॥
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु तुष्टिरूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥24॥
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु मातृरूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥25॥
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु भ्रान्तिरूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्त्स्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥26॥
इन्द्रियाणामधिष्ठात्री भूतानां चाखिलेषु या।
भूतेषु सततं तस्यै व्याप्तिदेव्यै नमो नमः॥27॥
चितिरूपेण या कृत्स्नमेतद्व्याप्य स्थिता जगत्।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥28॥
स्तुता सुरैः पूर्वमभीष्टसंश्रयात्तथासुरेन्द्रेण दिनेषु सेविता।
करोतु सा नः शुभहेतुरीश्वरीशुभानि भद्राण्यभिहन्तु चापदः॥29॥
या साम्प्रतं चोद्धतदैत्यतापितैरस्माभिरीशाच सुरैर्नमस्यते।
या च स्मृता तत्क्षणमेव हन्तिनः सर्वापदो भक्तिविनम्रमूर्तिभिः॥30॥
॥ इति तन्त्रोक्तं देवीसूक्तम् समाप्तं ॥
॥ Atha Tantroktam Devisuktam ॥
Namo Devyai Mahadevyai Shivayai Satatam Namah।
Namah Prakrityai Bhadrayai Niyatah Pranatah Sma Tam॥1॥
Raudrayai Namo Nityayai Gauryai Dhatryai Namo Namah।
Jyotsnayai Chendurupinyai Sukhayai Satatam Namah॥2॥
Kalyanyai Pranatam Vriddhyai Siddhyai Kurmo Namo Namah।
Nairrityai Bhubhritam Lakshmyai Sharvanyai Te Namo Namah॥3॥
Durgayai Durgaparayai Sarayai Sarvakarinyai।
Khyatyai Tathaiva Krishnayai Dhumrayai Satatam Namah॥4॥
Atisaumyatiraudrayai Natastasyai Namo Namah।
Namo Jagatpratishthayai Devyai Krityai Namo Namah॥5॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Vishnumayeti Shabdita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥6॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Chetanetyabhidhiyate।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥7॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Buddhirupena Sansthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥8॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Nidrarupena Sansthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥9॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Kshudharupena Sansthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥10॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshuchchhayarupena Sansthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥11॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Shaktirupena Sansthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥12॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Trishnarupena Sansthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥13॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Kshantirupena Sansthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥14॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Jatirupena Sansthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥15॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Lajjarupena Sansthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥16॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Shantirupena Sansthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥17॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Shraddharupena Sansthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥18॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Kantirupena Sansthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥19॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Lakshmirupena Sansthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥20॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Vrittirupena Sansthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥21॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Smritirupena Sansthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥22॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Dayarupena Sansthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥23॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Tushtirupena Sansthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥24॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Matrirupena Sansthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥25॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Bhrantirupena Sansthita।
Namastasyai Namastsyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥26॥
Indriyanamadhishthatri Bhutanam Chakhileshu Ya।
Bhuteshu Satatam Tasyai Vyaptidevyai Namo Namah॥27॥
Chitirupena Ya Kritsnametadvyapya Sthita Jagat।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥28॥
Stuta Suraih PurvamabhishtasanshrayattathaSurendrena Dineshu Sevita।
Karotu Sa Nah ShubhaheturishvariShubhani Bhadranyabhihantu Chapadah॥29॥
Ya Sampratam ChoddhatadaityatapitairasmabhirishaCha Surairnamasyate।
Ya Cha Smrita Tatkshanameva HantiNah Sarvapado Bhaktivinamramurtibhih॥30॥
॥ Iti Tantroktam Devisuktam Samaptam ॥
Verse-by-Verse Meaning of Tantroktam Devi Suktam
1 First Verse
नमो देव्यै महादेव्यै शिवायै सततं नमः।
नमः प्रकृत्यै भद्रायै नियताः प्रणताः स्म ताम्॥
नमः प्रकृत्यै भद्रायै नियताः प्रणताः स्म ताम्॥
Word Meanings: नमः (Namah) = salutations; देव्यै (Devyai) = to the Goddess; महादेव्यै (Mahadevyai) = to the great Goddess; शिवायै (Shivayai) = to the auspicious one; सततम् (Satatam) = always; प्रकृत्यै (Prakrityai) = to Prakriti (primordial nature); भद्रायै (Bhadrayai) = to the benevolent one; नियताः (Niyatah) = disciplined; प्रणताः स्म (Pranatah sma) = we bow down; ताम् (Tam) = to Her
Translation: Salutations to the Goddess, salutations always to the great Goddess Shiva (the auspicious). Salutations to Prakriti, the benevolent one. With discipline, we bow down to Her.
2 Second Verse
रौद्रायै नमो नित्यायै गौर्यै धात्र्यै नमो नमः।
ज्योत्स्नायै चेन्दुरूपिण्यै सुखायै सततं नमः॥
ज्योत्स्नायै चेन्दुरूपिण्यै सुखायै सततं नमः॥
Word Meanings: रौद्रायै (Raudrayai) = to the fierce one; नित्यायै (Nityayai) = to the eternal one; गौर्यै (Gauryai) = to Gauri (the fair one); धात्र्यै (Dhatryai) = to the sustainer; ज्योत्स्नायै (Jyotsnaayai) = to the moonlight; चेन्दुरूपिण्यै (Chendrurupinyai) = to the moon-formed one; सुखायै (Sukhayai) = to happiness
Translation: Salutations to the fierce one, to the eternal Gauri, salutations to the sustainer. Always salutations to the moonlight, to the moon-formed one, to happiness itself.
3 Third Verse
कल्याण्यै प्रणतां वृद्ध्यै सिद्ध्यै कुर्मो नमो नमः।
नैर्ऋत्यै भूभृतां लक्ष्म्यै शर्वाण्यै ते नमो नमः॥
नैर्ऋत्यै भूभृतां लक्ष्म्यै शर्वाण्यै ते नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: कल्याण्यै (Kalyanyai) = to the auspicious one; प्रणताम् (Pranatam) = bowed; वृद्ध्यै (Vriddhyai) = to growth/prosperity; सिद्ध्यै (Siddhyai) = to accomplishment; नैर्ऋत्यै (Nairityai) = to the one in the southwest direction; भूभृताम् (Bhubhritam) = of the earth-bearers (kings); लक्ष्म्यै (Lakshmyai) = to the fortune; शर्वाण्यै (Sharvanyai) = to the consort of Sharva (Shiva)
Translation: We offer salutations with bows to the auspicious one, to prosperity, to accomplishment. Salutations to the one of the southwest, to the fortune of kings, to the consort of Shiva.
4 Fourth Verse
दुर्गायै दुर्गपारायै सारायै सर्वकारिण्यै।
ख्यात्यै तथैव कृष्णायै धूम्रायै सततं नमः॥
ख्यात्यै तथैव कृष्णायै धूम्रायै सततं नमः॥
Word Meanings: दुर्गायै (Durgayai) = to Durga; दुर्गपारायै (Durgaparayai) = to the one who takes us beyond difficulties; सारायै (Sarayai) = to the essence of all; सर्वकारिण्यै (Sarvakaarinyai) = to the doer of all; ख्यात्यै (Khyatyai) = to fame; कृष्णायै (Krishnayai) = to the dark one; धूम्रायै (Dhumrayai) = to the smoke-colored one
Translation: Salutations to Durga, the one who takes us beyond all difficulties, the essence of all, the doer of all. Salutations always to fame, to the dark one, and to the smoke-colored one.
5 Fifth Verse
अतिसौम्यातिरौद्रायै नतास्तस्यै नमो नमः।
नमो जगत्प्रतिष्ठायै देव्यै कृत्यै नमो नमः॥
नमो जगत्प्रतिष्ठायै देव्यै कृत्यै नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: अतिसौम्या (Atisaumya) = extremely gentle; अतिरौद्रायै (Atiraudrayai) = to the extremely fierce; नताः (Natah) = bowed; तस्यै (Tasyai) = to Her; जगत्प्रतिष्ठायै (Jagatpratishthayai) = to the foundation of the world; कृत्यै (Krityai) = to action/power
Translation: We bow to Her who is both extremely gentle and extremely fierce. Salutations to the Goddess who is the foundation of the universe, salutations to the power of all action.
6 Sixth Verse
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु विष्णुमायेति शब्दिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: या देवी (Ya Devi) = that Goddess who; सर्वभूतेषु (Sarvabhuteshu) = in all beings; Vishnu Maya (the illusive power of Vishnu) = called Vishnu Maya (Vishnu's illusory power); नमस्तस्यै (Namastasyai) = salutations to Her; नमो नमः (Namo namah) = repeated salutations
Translation: Salutations again and again to that Goddess who dwells in all beings as Vishnu Maya (the illusive power of Vishnu). Salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations!
7 Seventh Verse
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु चेतनेत्यभिधीयते।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: या देवी (Ya Devi) = that Goddess who; सर्वभूतेषु (Sarvabhuteshu) = in all beings; Chetana (Consciousness) = called Consciousness; नमस्तस्यै (Namastasyai) = salutations to Her; नमो नमः (Namo namah) = repeated salutations
Translation: Salutations again and again to that Goddess who dwells in all beings as Chetana (Consciousness). Salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations!
8 Eighth Verse
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु बुद्धिरूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: या देवी (Ya Devi) = that Goddess who; सर्वभूतेषु (Sarvabhuteshu) = in all beings; Buddhi (Intellect) = established in the form of Intellect; नमस्तस्यै (Namastasyai) = salutations to Her; नमो नमः (Namo namah) = repeated salutations
Translation: Salutations again and again to that Goddess who dwells in all beings as Buddhi (Intellect). Salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations!
9 Ninth Verse
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु निद्रारूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: या देवी (Ya Devi) = that Goddess who; सर्वभूतेषु (Sarvabhuteshu) = in all beings; Nidra (Sleep) = established in the form of Sleep; नमस्तस्यै (Namastasyai) = salutations to Her; नमो नमः (Namo namah) = repeated salutations
Translation: Salutations again and again to that Goddess who dwells in all beings as Nidra (Sleep). Salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations!
10 Tenth Verse
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु क्षुधारूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: या देवी (Ya Devi) = that Goddess who; सर्वभूतेषु (Sarvabhuteshu) = in all beings; Kshudha (Hunger) = established in the form of Hunger; नमस्तस्यै (Namastasyai) = salutations to Her; नमो नमः (Namo namah) = repeated salutations
Translation: Salutations again and again to that Goddess who dwells in all beings as Kshudha (Hunger). Salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations!
11 Eleventh Verse
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु छायारूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: या देवी (Ya Devi) = that Goddess who; सर्वभूतेषु (Sarvabhuteshu) = in all beings; Chhaya (Shadow/Reflection) = established in the form of Shadow; नमस्तस्यै (Namastasyai) = salutations to Her; नमो नमः (Namo namah) = repeated salutations
Translation: Salutations again and again to that Goddess who dwells in all beings as Chhaya (Shadow/Reflection). Salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations!
12 Twelfth Verse
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: या देवी (Ya Devi) = that Goddess who; सर्वभूतेषु (Sarvabhuteshu) = in all beings; Shakti (Power) = established in the form of Power; नमस्तस्यै (Namastasyai) = salutations to Her; नमो नमः (Namo namah) = repeated salutations
Translation: Salutations again and again to that Goddess who dwells in all beings as Shakti (Power). Salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations!
13 Thirteenth Verse
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु तृष्णारूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: या देवी (Ya Devi) = that Goddess who; सर्वभूतेषु (Sarvabhuteshu) = in all beings; Trishna (Thirst/Craving) = established in the form of Thirst; नमस्तस्यै (Namastasyai) = salutations to Her; नमो नमः (Namo namah) = repeated salutations
Translation: Salutations again and again to that Goddess who dwells in all beings as Trishna (Thirst/Craving). Salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations!
14 Fourteenth Verse
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु क्षान्तिरूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: या देवी (Ya Devi) = that Goddess who; सर्वभूतेषु (Sarvabhuteshu) = in all beings; Kshanti (Forgiveness) = established in the form of Forgiveness; नमस्तस्यै (Namastasyai) = salutations to Her; नमो नमः (Namo namah) = repeated salutations
Translation: Salutations again and again to that Goddess who dwells in all beings as Kshanti (Forgiveness). Salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations!
15 Fifteenth Verse
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु जातिरूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: या देवी (Ya Devi) = that Goddess who; सर्वभूतेषु (Sarvabhuteshu) = in all beings; Jati (Lineage/Species) = established in the form of Lineage; नमस्तस्यै (Namastasyai) = salutations to Her; नमो नमः (Namo namah) = repeated salutations
Translation: Salutations again and again to that Goddess who dwells in all beings as Jati (Lineage/Species). Salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations!
16 Sixteenth Verse
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु लज्जारूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: या देवी (Ya Devi) = that Goddess who; सर्वभूतेषु (Sarvabhuteshu) = in all beings; Lajja (Modesty) = established in the form of Modesty; नमस्तस्यै (Namastasyai) = salutations to Her; नमो नमः (Namo namah) = repeated salutations
Translation: Salutations again and again to that Goddess who dwells in all beings as Lajja (Modesty). Salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations!
17 Seventeenth Verse
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शान्तिरूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: या देवी (Ya Devi) = that Goddess who; सर्वभूतेषु (Sarvabhuteshu) = in all beings; Shanti (Peace) = established in the form of Peace; नमस्तस्यै (Namastasyai) = salutations to Her; नमो नमः (Namo namah) = repeated salutations
Translation: Salutations again and again to that Goddess who dwells in all beings as Shanti (Peace). Salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations!
18 Eighteenth Verse
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु श्रद्धारूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: या देवी (Ya Devi) = that Goddess who; सर्वभूतेषु (Sarvabhuteshu) = in all beings; Shraddha (Faith) = established in the form of Faith; नमस्तस्यै (Namastasyai) = salutations to Her; नमो नमः (Namo namah) = repeated salutations
Translation: Salutations again and again to that Goddess who dwells in all beings as Shraddha (Faith). Salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations!
19 Nineteenth Verse
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु कान्तिरूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: या देवी (Ya Devi) = that Goddess who; सर्वभूतेषु (Sarvabhuteshu) = in all beings; Kanti (Radiance) = established in the form of Radiance; नमस्तस्यै (Namastasyai) = salutations to Her; नमो नमः (Namo namah) = repeated salutations
Translation: Salutations again and again to that Goddess who dwells in all beings as Kanti (Radiance). Salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations!
20 Twentieth Verse
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु लक्ष्मीरूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: या देवी (Ya Devi) = that Goddess who; सर्वभूतेषु (Sarvabhuteshu) = in all beings; Lakshmi (Prosperity) = established in the form of Prosperity; नमस्तस्यै (Namastasyai) = salutations to Her; नमो नमः (Namo namah) = repeated salutations
Translation: Salutations again and again to that Goddess who dwells in all beings as Lakshmi (Prosperity). Salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations!
21 Twenty-First Verse
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु वृत्तिरूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: या देवी (Ya Devi) = that Goddess who; सर्वभूतेषु (Sarvabhuteshu) = in all beings; Vritti (Activity/Livelihood) = established in the form of Activity; नमस्तस्यै (Namastasyai) = salutations to Her; नमो नमः (Namo namah) = repeated salutations
Translation: Salutations again and again to that Goddess who dwells in all beings as Vritti (Activity/Livelihood). Salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations!
22 Twenty-Second Verse
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु स्मृतिरूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: या देवी (Ya Devi) = that Goddess who; सर्वभूतेषु (Sarvabhuteshu) = in all beings; Smriti (Memory) = established in the form of Memory; नमस्तस्यै (Namastasyai) = salutations to Her; नमो नमः (Namo namah) = repeated salutations
Translation: Salutations again and again to that Goddess who dwells in all beings as Smriti (Memory). Salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations!
23 Twenty-Third Verse
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु दयारूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: या देवी (Ya Devi) = that Goddess who; सर्वभूतेषु (Sarvabhuteshu) = in all beings; Daya (Compassion) = established in the form of Compassion; नमस्तस्यै (Namastasyai) = salutations to Her; नमो नमः (Namo namah) = repeated salutations
Translation: Salutations again and again to that Goddess who dwells in all beings as Daya (Compassion). Salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations!
24 Twenty-Fourth Verse
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु तुष्टिरूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: या देवी (Ya Devi) = that Goddess who; सर्वभूतेषु (Sarvabhuteshu) = in all beings; Tushti (Contentment) = established in the form of Contentment; नमस्तस्यै (Namastasyai) = salutations to Her; नमो नमः (Namo namah) = repeated salutations
Translation: Salutations again and again to that Goddess who dwells in all beings as Tushti (Contentment). Salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations!
25 Twenty-Fifth Verse
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु मातृरूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: या देवी (Ya Devi) = that Goddess who; सर्वभूतेषु (Sarvabhuteshu) = in all beings; Matri (the Mother) = established in the form of the Mother; नमस्तस्यै (Namastasyai) = salutations to Her; नमो नमः (Namo namah) = repeated salutations
Translation: Salutations again and again to that Goddess who dwells in all beings as Matri (the Mother). Salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations!
26 Twenty-Sixth Verse
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु भ्रान्तिरूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: या देवी (Ya Devi) = that Goddess who; सर्वभूतेषु (Sarvabhuteshu) = in all beings; Bhranti (Delusion) = established in the form of Delusion; नमस्तस्यै (Namastasyai) = salutations to Her; नमो नमः (Namo namah) = repeated salutations
Translation: Salutations again and again to that Goddess who dwells in all beings as Bhranti (Delusion). Salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations!
27 Twenty-Seventh Verse
इन्द्रियाणामधिष्ठात्री भूतानां चाखिलेषु या।
भूतेषु सततं तस्यै व्याप्तिदेव्यै नमो नमः॥
भूतेषु सततं तस्यै व्याप्तिदेव्यै नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: इन्द्रियाणाम् (Indriyanam) = of the senses; अधिष्ठात्री (Adhishtatri) = the presiding deity/controller; भूतानाम् (Bhutanam) = of beings; अखिलेषु (Akhileshu) = in all; सततम् (Satatam) = always; व्याप्तिदेव्यै (Vyaptidevyai) = to the all-pervading Goddess
Translation: Salutations to the all-pervading Goddess who is the presiding controller of all the senses and who perpetually dwells in all beings.
28 Twenty-Eighth Verse
चितिरूपेण या कृत्स्नमेतद्व्याप्य स्थिता जगत्।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Word Meanings: चितिरूपेण (Chitirupena) = in the form of Pure Consciousness; कृत्स्नम् (Kritsnam) = the entire; एतत् (Etat) = this; व्याप्य (Vyapya) = having pervaded; स्थिता (Sthita) = is established; जगत् (Jagat) = the universe
Translation: Salutations again and again to that Goddess who, in the form of Pure Consciousness, pervades and is established in the entire universe. Salutations to Her, salutations to Her, salutations to Her!
29 Twenty-Ninth Verse
स्तुता सुरैः पूर्वमभीष्टसंश्रयात्
तथासुरेन्द्रेण दिनेषु सेविता।
करोतु सा नः शुभहेतुरीश्वरी
शुभानि भद्राण्यभिहन्तु चापदः॥
तथासुरेन्द्रेण दिनेषु सेविता।
करोतु सा नः शुभहेतुरीश्वरी
शुभानि भद्राण्यभिहन्तु चापदः॥
Word Meanings: स्तुता (Stuta) = praised; सुरैः (Suraih) = by the gods; पूर्वम् (Purvam) = previously; अभीष्टसंश्रयात् (Abhishtasamshrayat) = because she grants desired refuge; असुरेन्द्रेण (Asurendrena) = by the king of demons; दिनेषु (Dineshu) = daily; सेविता (Sevita) = served; शुभहेतुः (Shubhahetuh) = the cause of auspiciousness; ईश्वरी (Ishvari) = the sovereign Goddess; भद्राणि (Bhadrani) = blessings; अभिहन्तु (Abhihantu) = may she destroy; आपदः (Apadah) = calamities
Translation: She who was praised by the gods for granting their desires, and served daily by the king of demons — may that Sovereign Goddess, the cause of auspiciousness, bring us blessings and destroy all calamities.
30 Thirtieth Verse
या साम्प्रतं चोद्धतदैत्यतापितैर्-
अस्माभिरीशा च सुरैर्नमस्यते।
या च स्मृता तत्क्षणमेव हन्ति नः
सर्वापदो भक्तिविनम्रमूर्तिभिः॥
अस्माभिरीशा च सुरैर्नमस्यते।
या च स्मृता तत्क्षणमेव हन्ति नः
सर्वापदो भक्तिविनम्रमूर्तिभिः॥
Word Meanings: साम्प्रतम् (Sampratam) = at this time; उद्धतदैत्यतापितैः (Uddhatadaityatapitaih) = tormented by arrogant demons; अस्माभिः (Asmabhih) = by us; ईशा (Isha) = the sovereign; नमस्यते (Namasyate) = is saluted; स्मृता (Smrita) = remembered; तत्क्षणम् (Tatkshanam) = at that very instant; हन्ति (Hanti) = destroys; सर्वापदः (Sarvapadah) = all calamities; भक्तिविनम्रमूर्तिभिः (Bhaktivinamramurtibhih) = by those whose forms are bowed in devotion
Translation: She who is now saluted by us and by the gods, tormented by arrogant demons — She who, when remembered, destroys all calamities at that very instant for those who bow in devotion.
Spiritual Benefits of Reciting Durga Tantroktam Ratri Suktam
Spiritual Growth
- Divine Grace: Attracts the special blessings and protection of Goddess Durga
- Inner Peace: Brings tranquility and contentment to the mind
- Positive Energy: Develops an attitude of gratitude and spiritual awareness
- Spiritual Progress: Enhances devotion and deepens spiritual understanding
Material and Worldly Benefits
- Obstacle Removal: Clears impediments from the path of progress
- Success: Enhances success in academic, professional, and personal endeavors
- Protection: Provides divine protection from negative forces and energies
- Family Harmony: Promotes peace and understanding among family members
Health and Well-being
- Mental Clarity: Enhances focus, concentration, and decision-making
- Stress Relief: Reduces anxiety and promotes emotional balance
- Physical Vitality: Supports overall health and well-being
- Karmic Purification: Helps dissolve accumulated negative karma
How to Chant Durga Tantroktam Ratri Suktam: Complete Guide
Preparation for Chanting
- Personal Cleanliness: Take a bath and wear clean clothes
- Sacred Space: Sit in a clean, quiet place facing east or north
- Deity Image: Place an image or idol of Goddess Durga before you
- Light a Lamp: Light a ghee or sesame oil lamp for auspiciousness
- Mental Preparation: Calm the mind with a few minutes of deep breathing
Step-by-Step Chanting Process
- Invocation: Begin with a brief prayer to Goddess Durga
- Sankalpa: State your intention (spiritual growth, protection, or specific purpose)
- Recitation: Chant the stotram with clear pronunciation and devotional feeling
- Meditation: After chanting, sit quietly and meditate on the deity's form
- Prayer: Offer your heartfelt prayers and express gratitude
Important Guidelines
- Maintain regularity — daily practice yields the best results
- Chant with genuine devotion rather than mere mechanical repetition
- Try to understand the meaning of the verses for deeper spiritual impact
- Maintain a vegetarian diet on days of special devotion
- Share the merit of your practice by praying for the welfare of all beings
Best Times to Recite Durga Tantroktam Ratri Suktam
Daily Practice
- Early Morning: Brahma Muhurta (4:00 - 6:00 AM) for maximum spiritual benefit
- Evening: During sunset (Sandhya Kaal) for divine blessings
- Before Sleep: For peaceful rest and divine protection through the night
Special Occasions
- Festival Days: During festivals associated with Goddess Durga
- Ekadashi: Auspicious for spiritual practices and vrat observances
- Purnima (Full Moon): Enhanced spiritual energy for meditation and chanting
- Amavasya (New Moon): For removal of negative influences and karmic cleansing
Frequently Asked Questions about Tantroktam Ratri Suktam
What is the Tantroktam Ratri Suktam?
The Tantroktam Ratri Suktam (तन्त्रोक्तं रात्री सूक्तम्) is a hymn from the Tantric tradition that describes the Divine Mother as Ratri (Night) — the cosmic darkness from which all creation emerges and into which it dissolves. Unlike the Vedoktam version which praises physical night, this Tantric version meditates on the Devi as Maharatri (Great Night), the ultimate dissolution power, and Brahmaratri, the night of cosmic creation.
How does the Tantroktam differ from the Vedoktam Ratri Suktam?
The Vedoktam Ratri Suktam (Rigveda 10.127) is a gentle Vedic hymn praising the star-adorned, benevolent Night goddess, asking for safe passage through the night. The Tantroktam version is a deeper philosophical meditation on Night as the Devi's cosmic power — She is Kalaratri (Night of Death), Maharatri (Great Dissolution Night), and Moharatri (Night of Delusion). It is theologically more profound, identifying night with Shakti herself.
When should one recite the Tantroktam Ratri Suktam?
It is recited as part of the Durga Saptashati Shadanga before the main parayana. Independently, it is powerful during Kalaratri (7th night of Navaratri), during midnight Devi worship, on Amavasya (new moon), and during Tantric Shakti sadhana. It is particularly effective during the darkest hours of the night (midnight to 2 AM) when Shakti's nocturnal power is most accessible.
What are the benefits of reciting the Tantroktam Ratri Suktam?
This suite grants mastery over darkness — both literal and metaphorical. It removes the darkness of ignorance (Moharatri), protects from the fear of death (Kalaratri), and prepares the soul for cosmic dissolution and rebirth (Maharatri). It bestows fearlessness, deep spiritual insight into the nature of creation and dissolution, protection from psychic attacks during vulnerable nocturnal hours, and speeds the devotee's progress in Shakti sadhana.
What is the philosophical meaning of 'Ratri' in Shakta theology?
In Shakta philosophy, Ratri (Night) is not merely the absence of light but a positive, creative cosmic power. It represents the dark infinite potential (Shunyata) from which all creation emerges — Brahma's night, when the universe sleeps in seed form within the Devi. It symbolizes the womb of creation, the mystery of Shakti, and the transcendent state beyond ordinary consciousness. Embracing Ratri is embracing the fullness of the Divine Mother's cosmic nature.