Dum (bija of Durga) दुं (दुर्गा बीज)
The seed syllable traditionally associated with Durga.
- Deity Durga
- Type Beej mantra
- Language Sanskrit
- Tradition Shakta
- Source Traditional devotional text (common printed and recited form) — Mantra-shastra tradition
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Guidance note. According to some traditions, bija mantras may be intended for practice under the guidance of a qualified teacher. Follow the guidance of your tradition.
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Mantra
दुंduṃ
The Roman line is IAST transliteration derived from the Devanagari (ā = long a, ṃ = anusvara, ḥ = visarga, ś/ṣ = sh sounds, c = ch as in “church”). In Hindi, Awadhi and Braj texts the silent final “a” is dropped. Transliteration does not show Vedic accents.
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- Stotra · Durga Mahishasura Mardini Stotram महिषासुरमर्दिनी स्तोत्र
- Chalisa · Durga Shri Durga Chalisa श्री दुर्गा चालीसा
- Stuti · Durga Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu (selected verses) या देवी सर्वभूतेषु (चयनित श्लोक)
- Stuti · Durga Sarva Mangala Mangalye सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये
- Kavach · Durga Devi Kavacham (Durga Kavach) देवी कवच (दुर्गा कवच)
- Mool mantra · Durga · Tradition-specific practice Navarna Mantra नवार्ण मन्त्र
- Gayatri mantra · Durga Durga Gayatri दुर्गा गायत्री
For the same occasions
- Sahasranama · Lalita Tripura Sundari Lalita Sahasranama Stotram ललिता सहस्रनाम स्तोत्र
- Stotra · Durga Argala Stotram अर्गला स्तोत्र
- Ashtakam · Devi (the Goddess) Bhavanyashtakam भवान्यष्टकम्
- Chalisa · Durga Shri Vindhyeshwari Chalisa श्री विन्ध्येश्वरी चालीसा
- Stotra · Durga Keelaka Stotram कीलक स्तोत्र
- Chalisa · Kali Shri Kali Chalisa श्री काली चालीसा
Questions
What is Dum (bija of Durga)?
The seed syllable traditionally associated with Durga.
Who is Dum (bija of Durga) associated with?
Dum (bija of Durga) is associated with Durga. The invincible Goddess who defeats Mahishasura; worshipped especially during the two Navratris. The Devi Mahatmya (Durga Saptashati) is her principal text.
What does Dum (bija of Durga) mean?
A seed syllable; it is not translated as a word. Traditionally associated with Durga.
What is the source of Dum (bija of Durga)?
Traditional devotional text (common printed and recited form) — Mantra-shastra tradition. Tradition: Shakta.