Name mantra
ॐ देवी ब्रह्मचारिण्यै नमः ॥
Om Devi Brahmacharinyai Namah
oṃ devī brahmacāriṇyai namaḥ
Om — salutations to Goddess Brahmacharini.
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Brahmacharini Mantra
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The mantras for Goddess Brahmacharini — “She Who Walks in Brahman (the Ascetic)” — the second of the nine forms of Durga, chanted on day 2 of Navaratri.
Traditional Navadurga mantras for the second day of Navaratri
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Brahmacharini Mantra
Son of Kali · Sacred Navaratri Chants
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Brahmacharini Mantra Lyrics with Meaning
Each line shows an easy way to say it, with its English meaning. Turn on the Sanskrit, the exact pronunciation or the word-by-word meaning whenever you want to go deeper.
Prayer (Prarthana)
दधाना करपद्माभ्यामक्षमालाकमण्डलू ।
Dadhana Kara Padmabhyam Akshamala Kamandalu
dadhānā karapadmābhyāmakṣamālākamaṇḍalū
Holding in her lotus hands a rosary and a water pot,
देवी प्रसीदतु मयि ब्रह्मचारिण्यनुत्तमा ॥
Devi Prasidatu Mayi Brahmacharinyanuttama
devī prasīdatu mayi brahmacāriṇyanuttamā
may the Goddess Brahmacharini, the supreme one, be gracious to me.
Praise (Stuti)
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ ब्रह्मचारिणी रूपेण संस्थिता ।
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Brahmacharini Rupena Samsthita
yā devī sarvabhūteṣu mā̃ brahmacāriṇī rūpeṇa saṃsthitā
To the Goddess who dwells in all beings in the form of Mother Brahmacharini —
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः ॥
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah
namastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namaḥ
salutations to her, salutations to her, salutations to her, again and again.
About Brahmacharini Mantra
Brahmacharini is the second form of Durga, worshipped on the second day of Navaratri. Her name means “one who walks in Brahman” — the Goddess as a young ascetic devoted entirely to spiritual practice.
She walks barefoot in white, carrying a rosary for prayer and a water pot of the renunciate. She represents tapas: the inner fire created by discipline, patience and devotion.
Chant her mantra when you need steadiness in a long effort — study, healing, a vow or a spiritual practice.
The Stories Inside the Hymn
The great penance
To win Shiva as her husband, Parvati undertook years of fierce austerity, living on fruit, then on leaves, and finally on nothing at all — which is why she is also called Aparna, “without even a leaf.”
Her tapas shook the three worlds, and Shiva finally accepted her. Brahmacharini is that Parvati: love expressed as unbreakable commitment.
How to Chant Brahmacharini Mantra
When to chant
- ✦Day 2 of Navaratri (Dwitiya), in both the autumn (Sharad) and spring (Chaitra) Navaratri
- ✦Morning and evening puja during Navaratri
- ✦Any time you wish to connect with Brahmacharini
How many times
The name mantra 108 times on a mala; the prayer and praise once or three times.
- 1
Light a lamp before an image of Durga or Brahmacharini, and offer a flower.
- 2
Chant the prayer first, picturing her form as it describes.
- 3
Repeat “Om Devi Brahmacharinyai Namah” on a mala.
- 4
Close with the Ya Devi praise and a bow.
Pronunciation Guide
The sounds that trip people up most in this hymn, and how to say them.
brahmacāriṇyai
brum-ha-chaa-rin-yai — the ṇ is a retroflex n.
mā̃
maa with a nasal ending (Hindi “Maa,” Mother).
The music
Sacred Navaratri Chants – Navadurga Mantras – Devi Stotras
by Son of Kali
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which day of Navaratri is Brahmacharini worshipped?
Brahmacharini is the second of the Navadurga, worshipped on day 2 (Dwitiya) of Navaratri.
What is the mantra of Brahmacharini?
The name mantra is “Om Devi Brahmacharinyai Namah” — “Om, salutations to Goddess Brahmacharini.” It is usually chanted with her prayer (prarthana) and the Ya Devi praise, all given on this page.
What does the name Brahmacharini mean?
“She Who Walks in Brahman (the Ascetic).” The About section above explains the meaning and her story.
What are the nine forms of Durga?
Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidatri — one for each night of Navaratri. The Navadurga Stotram names all nine.