From the Taittiriya Aranyaka, the Durga Gayatri Mantra calls upon the fierce yet nurturing aspect of the Divine Mother (Katyayani) to illuminate human conscience.
Durga Gayatri Mantra
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Sanskrit Text (संस्कृतम्)
॥ ॐ कात्यायन्यै च विद्महे कन्याकुमार्यै धीमहि ।
तन्नो दुर्गा प्रचोदयात् ॥
तन्नो दुर्गा प्रचोदयात् ॥
Telugu Script (తెలుగు లిపి)
॥ ఓం కాత్యాయన్యై చ విద్మహే కన్యాకుమార్యై ధీమహి ।
తన్నో దుర్గా ప్రచోదయాత్ ॥
తన్నో దుర్గా ప్రచోదయాత్ ॥
English / Roman Transliteration (IAST)
Oṁ Kātyāyanyai Ca Vidmahe Kanyākumāryai Dhīmahi |
Tanno Durgā Pracodayāt ||
Tanno Durgā Pracodayāt ||
Spiritual Meaning & Word-by-Word Translation
May we realize Mother Katyayani, we meditate upon the divine Maiden Kanyakumari. May Goddess Durga inspire and guide our consciousness.
How to Chant: Method, Posture & Purity
Morning sandhya facing East.
Traditional Significance & Scriptural Origin
Classical Vedic Gayatri meter from the Taittiriya Aranyaka.
Benefits Traditionally Associated With This Mantra
Devotees chant this to cultivate fearlessness, inner resilience, and high ethical ideals.
Vedic Commentary & In-Depth Context
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Katyayani?
Katyayani is the sixth form of Navadurga, daughter of Sage Katyayana who vanquished Mahishasura.