Found in the Narayani Stuti of the Devi Mahatmyam, this single verse is the most widely chanted blessing sloka in Hindu ceremonies, marriages, and daily pujas.
Sarva Mangala Mangalye (Devi Mantra)
🕉️ Authentic Sacred Text
Sanskrit Text (संस्कृतम्)
सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके ।
शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥
शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥
Telugu Script (తెలుగు లిపి)
సర్వమంగళమాంగళ్యే శివే సర్వార్థసాధికే ।
శరణ్యే త్ర్యంబకే గౌరి నారాయణి నమోఽస్తు తే ॥
శరణ్యే త్ర్యంబకే గౌరి నారాయణి నమోఽస్తు తే ॥
English / Roman Transliteration (IAST)
Sarva-Maṅgala-Māṅgalye Śive Sarvārtha-Sādhike |
Śaraṇye Tryambake Gauri Nārāyaṇi Namo-stu Te ||
Śaraṇye Tryambake Gauri Nārāyaṇi Namo-stu Te ||
Spiritual Meaning & Word-by-Word Translation
O Auspicious One, the most auspicious among the auspicious, the fulfiller of all righteous aims, the giver of refuge, the three-eyed Mother Gauri, Narayani — salutations to You!
How to Chant: Method, Posture & Purity
Recited during Aarti, lamp lighting, or before and after prayers with folded hands.
Traditional Significance & Scriptural Origin
From the 11th chapter of the Devi Mahatmyam, invoking total auspiciousness.
Benefits Traditionally Associated With This Mantra
Devotees commonly chant this for marital peace, harmonious home atmosphere, and universal well-being.
Vedic Commentary & In-Depth Context
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is this verse called Sarva Mangala?
Because it invokes the Divine Mother as the very embodiment and grantor of all goodness and auspiciousness.