Author: [Your Name/Institution] Date: [Current Date] Subject: Devotional Literature / Stotra Studies 1. Abstract The hymn Sarva Mangala Mangalye is a widely revered Sanskrit sloka dedicated to Goddess Durga (Devi). While originally composed in Sanskrit, it is often transliterated and sung in various regional scripts, including Malayalam. This paper presents the accurate Malayalam script version of the lyrics, along with a Roman transliteration and an English translation. The paper also briefly discusses the liturgical context and meaning of the hymn. 2. Introduction Sarva Mangala Mangalye (Sanskrit: सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये) is the opening verse of the Durga Saptashati (also known as Devi Mahatmyam ). It is chanted during Navaratri, Durga Puja, and daily Devi worship. In Kerala and among Malayali Hindus worldwide, the verse is popularly rendered using the Malayalam script (മലയാളം ലിപി). The hymn invokes the goddess as the source of all auspiciousness. 3. Lyrics in Malayalam Script (മലയാളം) Below is the correct Malayalam lyrical text of the verse, often rendered as a standalone stotra:
സർവമംഗളമാംഗല്യേ ശിവേ സർവാർത്ഥസാധികേ । ശരണ്യേ ത്ര്യംബകേ ഗൗരി നാരായണി നമോസ്തു തേ ॥ ശങ്കരാചാര്യവിരചിതം ശ്രീ ദുർഗാ സുപ്രഭാതം ശ്രീ ദുർഗാ സുപ്രഭാതേന സർവപാപം വിനാശയേത് ॥ Note: The second line is sometimes added as part of the Suprabhatam tradition, but the core single verse is the first line. sarva mangala mangalye malayalam lyrics
സർവമംഗള മാംഗല്യേ ശിവേ സർവാർത്ഥ സാധികേ । ശരണ്യേ ത്ര്യംബകേ ഗൗരി നാരായണി നമോസ്തു തേ ॥ Sarvamaṅgala māṅgalye śive sarvārtha sādhike | Śaraṇye tryambake gauri nārāyaṇi namostu te || 5. Word-by-Word Meaning | Sanskrit/Malayalam | Meaning | |-------------------|---------| | Sarva-mangala-mangalye | To the Auspiciousness in all auspicious things | | Śive | Consort of Śiva (the benign one) | | Sarvārtha-sādhike | Fulfiller of all goals/purposes | | Śaraṇye | Giver of refuge | | Tryambake | Three-eyed one | | Gauri | Golden/bright one (Goddess Pārvatī) | | Nārāyaṇi | Sister of Nārāyaṇa (Lakshmi / power of Vishnu) | | Namaḥ + astu te | Salutations be unto you | This paper presents the accurate Malayalam script version