Durga Suktam

Durga Suktam is a hymn sung in praise of Goddess Durga, but appears to praise  Agni instead . After a bit of searching on the internet I found this explanation:

The creation of cosmos was the product of Sopadhika Parabrahman (Purusha with Prakriti). The principle that has its origin from Sopadhika Brahman and cause of Evolution of Cosmos is called with the name Hiranyagarbha. Agni is an aspect of Hiranyagarbha. From this Agni, rest of the gods have originated. This Agni eventually became Chaturmukha Brahma and created the cosmos. Entire Veda extols this Agni as Jatavedas (from whom Vedas or Jnana finds its source). This Jatavedas is the remover of all afflictions and giver of Supreme Knowledge. Jatavedas or Agni who is the remover of Afflictions is called Durg (masculine) and Durga (as feminine) (Durga durgaarthi nasini). Both are Sopadhika Brahama. It is this Agni in feminine form that is worshipped as Durga.

Jatavedase sunavama soma marathee yatho nidhahadhi veda,

Sa na parshadathi durgani viswa naaveva sindhum durithathyagni. 1

We offer Soma to Jaatavedas (Agni).May he, the all-knowing annihilate our enemies. May the divine fire Agni protect us from all obstacles and evils and lead us out of all perils like a boatman who takes people across the ocean.

   Thaam agni varnaam thapasa jwalanthim vairochanim karma phaleshu jushtam,          

Durgam devim saranamaham prapadhye, sutharasi tharase nama. 2

I take refuge in the Divine mother Durga who shines like fire due to her penance (tapas). Who is the consort of Virochana (the Supreme Being) and bestower of fruits of actions. Obeisance to Thee who helps us cross the ocean of (our) difficulties.

Agne thwam paaraya navyo asmaan swasthibhirathi durgani viswa,

Pushscha prithwi bahula na urvee bhava thokaaya thanayaya shamyoh. 3

O Agni, thou are worthy of praise, for by novel methods you help us cross the difficulties. May our land on this earth become extensive, May the land for growing crops become large. Make our children and their children happy.

Vishvaani no durghaa jathaveda sindhunaa nava durithathi parshi,

Agne athrivan manasaa grina no asmakam bodhayithwa thanoo naam. 4

O Jaatavedas (Agni) who art the destroyer of all sins, take us beyond all evil and obstacles like a boatman who ferries people across the river. O Agni, may you be a careful protector of our bodies like Atri who is always concerned with the safety and welfare of all beings.

Pruthana jitham saha mana mugram agnim huvema paramath sadhasthath,

Sa na parshadathi durgani viswa kshamaddhevo athi durithatyagni. 5

Let us invoke from the highest places, the Agni who is powerful and invincible, the vanquisher of our enemies. May that Agni protect us against all obstacles and evils.

Prathnoshika meedyo adhvareshu sanacha hota navyascha sadhsi,

Swacha agne piprayaswa asmabhyam cha soubhahya maya jaswa. 6

O Agni, praised in sacrifices thou always increase our happiness. Thou are the ancient and the new invoker at sacrifices. O Agni, make thyself happy and grant us prosperity from all sides.

Gobhir jushta mayujo nishithktham thavendra vishnor anusancharema,

Naa kasya prushtam abhisamvasaano vaishnavim loka iha madhayantham. 7

Oh all pervasive God, you are pure without sin or sorrow, We always follow you to attain riches and to attain that all–pervasive God in the female form, Vaishnavi , we may have devotion towards her. May the Gods who live in the highest region bless us to attain that absolute truth.

OM Kaathyayanaaya vidhmahe Kanyakoumari dheemahi

Thanno Durgi prachodayaath

We are trying to know the true nature of Kaathyayani, for that we worship her in the form of KanyaKumari, may Durga propel us into good deeds and guide us.

OM Shanti Shanti Shanti

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