Argala Stotram
The Argala Stotram from Devi Mahatmyam (Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi) opens the Durga Saptashati path. Recited after Devi Kavacham during Navratri for protection, victory, and Rahu-related afflictions.
Chaupai 1
ॐ जय त्वं देवि चामुण्डे जय भूतापहारिणि। जय सर्वगते देवि कालरात्रि नमोऽस्तु ते॥
Om jaya tvam devi chamunde jaya bhutapaharini. Jaya sarvagate devi kalaratri namo'stu te.
Victory to Chamunda, remover of worldly afflictions; victory to the all-pervading Goddess — salutations to Kalaratri.
Chaupai 2
जयन्ती मङ्गला काली भद्रकाली कपालिनी। दुर्गा क्षमा शिवा धात्री स्वाहा स्वधा नमोऽस्तु ते॥
Jayanti mangala kali bhadrakali kapalini. Durga kshama shiva dhatri svaha svadha namo'stu te.
Salutations to Jayanti, Mangala Kali, Bhadrakali, Kapalini, Durga, Kshama, Shiva, Dhatri, Svaha, and Svadha.
Chaupai 3
मधुकैटभविध्वंसि विधातृवरदे नमः। रूपं देहि जयं देहि यशो देहि द्विषो जहि॥
Madhukaitabhavidhvamsi vidhatrivarade namah. Rupam dehi jayam dehi yasho dehi dvisho jahi.
Salutations to the destroyer of Madhu and Kaitabha, boon-giver to Brahma — grant beauty, victory, and fame; destroy my enemies.
Chaupai 4
महिषासुरनिर्नाशि भक्तानां सुखदे नमः। रूपं देहि जयं देहि यशो देहि द्विषो जहि॥
Mahishasuranirnashi bhaktanam sukhade namah. Rupam dehi jayam dehi yasho dehi dvisho jahi.
Salutations to the destroyer of Mahishasura, giver of joy to devotees — grant beauty, victory, fame; destroy my enemies.
Chaupai 5
रक्तबीजवधे देवि चण्डमुण्डविनाशिनि। रूपं देहि जयं देहि यशो देहि द्विषो जहि॥
Raktabijavadhe devi chandamundavinashini. Rupam dehi jayam dehi yasho dehi dvisho jahi.
O slayer of Raktabija, destroyer of Chanda and Munda — grant beauty, victory, fame; destroy my enemies.
Chaupai 6
शुम्भनिशुम्भयोर्देवि युक्तसंयुगमर्दिनि। रूपं देहि जयं देहि यशो देहि द्विषो जहि॥
Shumbhanishumbhayordevi yuktasamyugramardini. Rupam dehi jayam dehi yasho dehi dvisho jahi.
O Goddess who crushed Shumbha and Nishumbha in fierce battle — grant beauty, victory, fame; destroy my enemies.
Chaupai 7
इदं स्तोत्रं पठित्वा तु महास्तोत्रं पठेन्नरः। सप्तशतीं समाराध्य वरमाप्नोति दुर्लभम्॥
Idam stotram pathitva tu mahastotram pathennarah. Saptashatim samaradhya varamapnoti durlabham.
One who recites this stotram and then worships through the Saptashati attains rare and precious boons.
About Argala Stotram
Argala Stotram is one of the most revered devotional hymns in the Hindu tradition, dedicated to Goddess Durga. Recited by millions of devotees, it invokes divine grace, mental steadiness, and protection from negative influences.
- Planetary Remedy for Rahu: In Vedic astrology, this hymn is widely recommended during Rahu Mahadasha, Antardasha, or challenging transits to harmonize planetary energy and reduce karmic pressure.
Benefits of Recitation
- Second limb of Devi Mahatmyam after Kavacham — opens the Saptashati recitation
- Famous refrain Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi — beauty, victory, fame, destruction of enemies
- Invokes Durga's victories over Madhu-Kaitabha, Mahishasura, Raktabija, and Shumbha-Nishumbha
- Essential Navratri practice paired with Devi Kavacham and Mahishasura Mardini
Best Time and Method
Recite during Navratri after Devi Kavacham and before the main Saptashati chapters. Chant on Fridays and Tuesdays dedicated to the Divine Mother. Best at dawn after bath with a red or rudraksha mala.
Astrological Significance
Regular recitation aligns the mind with dharmic discipline — the foundation of all Vedic remedies. Pair this practice with honest conduct, seva (selfless service), and consistency rather than fear-based ritual alone.