Ya Devi Sarva Bhuteshu Stotra (Durga Saptashati) with Meaning in English & Hindi

Introduction

The Durga Saptashati is one of the most sacred texts in Hinduism, dedicated to the Divine Mother देवी (Durga). Among its most powerful hymns is the “Ya Devi Sarva Bhuteshu Stotra”, often referred to as a Bhagwati Stotra.

This stotra beautifully expresses how the Goddess resides in every living being in different forms—such as power, intelligence, compassion, and peace. It is widely recited during Navratri and daily prayers for spiritual growth and inner strength.

Benefits of Chanting Ya Devi Sarva Bhuteshu Stotra

• Brings mental peace and emotional balance
• Strengthens faith and devotion
• Removes negativity and fear
• Helps in self-realization and inner awareness
• Invokes blessings of Maa Durga for prosperity and protection

Ya Devi Sarva Bhuteshu Stotra (With English & Hindi Meaning)

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्ति-रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

English: O Goddess who resides in all beings as power (Shakti), I bow to You again and again.
Hindi: हे देवी, जो सभी प्राणियों में शक्ति के रूप में स्थित हैं, आपको बार-बार नमस्कार है।

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु बुद्धि-रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

English: O Goddess present as intelligence, I bow to You.
Hindi: हे देवी, जो सभी में बुद्धि के रूप में हैं, आपको नमस्कार है।

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु निद्रा-रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

English: O Goddess present as sleep, I bow to You.
Hindi: हे देवी, जो नींद के रूप में स्थित हैं, आपको नमस्कार है।

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु क्षुधा-रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

English: O Goddess present as hunger, I bow to You.
Hindi: हे देवी, जो भूख के रूप में स्थित हैं, आपको नमस्कार है।

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु छाया-रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

English: O Goddess present as shadow, I bow to You.
Hindi: हे देवी, जो छाया के रूप में हैं, आपको नमस्कार है।

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु तृष्णा-रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

English: O Goddess present as desire/thirst, I bow to You.
Hindi: हे देवी, जो तृष्णा (इच्छा) के रूप में हैं, आपको नमस्कार है।

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु क्षान्ति-रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

English: O Goddess present as forgiveness/patience, I bow to You.
Hindi: हे देवी, जो क्षमा/धैर्य के रूप में हैं, आपको नमस्कार है।

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु लज्जा-रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

English: O Goddess present as modesty, I bow to You.
Hindi: हे देवी, जो लज्जा के रूप में हैं, आपको नमस्कार है।

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शान्ति-रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

English: O Goddess present as peace, I bow to You.
Hindi: हे देवी, जो शांति के रूप में हैं, आपको नमस्कार है।

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु श्रद्धा-रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

English: O Goddess present as faith, I bow to You.
Hindi: हे देवी, जो श्रद्धा के रूप में हैं, आपको नमस्कार है।

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु कान्ति-रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

English: O Goddess present as beauty/radiance, I bow to You.
Hindi: हे देवी, जो कांति (सुंदरता) के रूप में हैं, आपको नमस्कार है।

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु लक्ष्मी-रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

English: O Goddess present as prosperity, I bow to You.
Hindi: हे देवी, जो लक्ष्मी (समृद्धि) के रूप में हैं, आपको नमस्कार है।

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु स्मृति-रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

English: O Goddess present as memory, I bow to You.
Hindi: हे देवी, जो स्मृति के रूप में हैं, आपको नमस्कार है।

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु दया-रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

English: O Goddess present as compassion, I bow to You.
Hindi: हे देवी, जो दया के रूप में हैं, आपको नमस्कार है।

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु तुष्टि-रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

English: O Goddess present as contentment, I bow to You.
Hindi: हे देवी, जो संतोष के रूप में हैं, आपको नमस्कार है।

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु मातृ-रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

English: O Goddess present as motherhood, I bow to You.
Hindi: हे देवी, जो माँ के रूप में हैं, आपको नमस्कार है।

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु भ्रान्ति-रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

English: O Goddess present as illusion, I bow to You.
Hindi: हे देवी, जो माया/भ्रांति के रूप में हैं, आपको नमस्कार है।

How to Chant This Stotra

• Best time: Early morning or evening
• Sit in a शांत (peaceful) place
• Light a diya or incense if possible
• Chant with focus and devotion
• You can chant it 3, 9, or 11 times daily

Conclusion

The Ya Devi Sarva Bhuteshu Stotra reminds us that the Divine Mother is present in every aspect of life—from our thoughts and emotions to our basic needs and higher consciousness. Regular chanting brings peace, clarity, and divine protection.