śrī durgā stotram (yudhiṣṭhira kṛtaṃ)

This powerful stotram was composed by King Yudhisthira to invoke the grace of Goddess Durga as he approached the city of Virata during his exile. Narrated within the Mahabharata, the verses celebrate the Goddess as the protector of the universe and the source of all auspiciousness. Devotees chant this hymn to seek divine guidance, courage, and protection during times of adversity. It is believed that reciting this prayer with devotion helps in overcoming obstacles, vanquishing enemies, and attaining spiritual strength, as the Goddess is recognized here as the primordial force that upholds dharma.